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The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
THE WELLS.

The we'll drilIers struck the 50 foot
vein of water Sunday, in the large
we'll, recently sunk. The water ris-
ing to within ten feet of the surface,
flowing a stream of about twenty five
thousand gallons per day. The wat
er is clear and cold with a magnesia
taste. This makes three flowing
wells in this big we'll which would
probably give an ample supply for
ordinary Q use. The drillers moved
their machinery back to position
Monday to resume operations in the
deep we'll. While hosting the long
mast one of the guys broke and the
mast fell with a crash doing very lit
tie damage except breaking it, which
was repaired Tuesday and yesterday
they commenced fishing again fol
lost tools.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
COUNTY FAIR.
Opens Next Week Tuesday.
Gus nation

The county fair opens next week
Tuesday and continues for three
days. The race track has been put
in the best possible shape and large
number of speedy horses are expect
ed here and some exciting races can
be looked for. Every day will be
interesting for all visitors. Secretary
Crandall has labored hard and studi-
ously to secure attractions and a
large display Of various exhibits that
will prove interesting and show the
prQductivness of the soil and ingenu-
ity of the citizens in Mobiles county
TO make this fair successful is essen
TALLY necessary that everyone lend
their aid in placing exhibits and en-
deavor to secure a large ATTENDANCE
every day. Farmers should lay off
one day at least and take days re,
creation at the fair and see what
their neighbors are doing.
Turn out and make this the most
successful fair ever held here.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10

to the satisfaction of all. Secretar,
was instructed to cast the vote of tht
the entire convention for Mr.. Gran
dali.
For Surveyor-M. S. Smith was
nominated by w. E. Stoutemyer anc
clerk instructed to cast entire vote
for the nominee.
For Coroner-it was moved that the
Office be passed over for the present
For Court Commissioner-it was
moved that clerk cast entire vote fol
G. NJ. Cory.
For County Superintendent of
Schools-John Ireland of Round
Lake was nominated by F. T. Graves,
and Maud Graves of Adrian, by w.
B. Kruger, Mr., Ireland receiving rs
votes out of 43.
It was moved by G. W. Wilson
that DR.. Curran be nominated as
Coroner and clerk was instructed to
cast vote for this nominee.
Moved by S. j. Mckenzie that
Daniel Shell select delegates to legis-
lative convention. Mr.. Shell requested
10 minutes to select such delegates
after which he reported and the fol-
lowing were accepted by the conven-
ton:
j.. Town, G. w. Wilson, j. Cor
win. S. j. Mckenzie, S. B. Bedford,
Miles Burkett, G.. w. Smith, J. II.
Denton, E. X. Smith, F. D. Lind
quist, B. I. Trip.
On motion the 1st, 3rd and 5th
districts nominated county commits
sioners, F. D. Lindquist. Geo. F.
Halls, H. NJ. Palm. which were rati-
fed by the convention.
On motion the following central
committee were named and elected
from their respective districts:
1st, J. H. Denton. End. S. b.
Bedford. 3rd, S. j. Mckenzie. 4th
B. l. Tripp. 5th, F. L. Humiston.
On motion the convention adjourn
The convention was very harmon
ious in every manner and was con-
Quoted with dispatch.
The defeated candidates seeking
nomination received their defeat
cheerfully and with good will to-
wards their successful opponents.
They will all put their shoulders to
the wheel and endeavor to elect
every man now before the people on
the republican ticket, from president
down to the bottom. We take pleas
ure in announcing the men nominat'
ed at this convention for they are
each and everyone the most respected
citizens our county contains. They
all possess the ability and every
qualification requisite to fill their re-.
spective Offices, and will faithfully
discharge the duties entrusted to
their care. They are all faithful and
untiring workers for the republican
party, advocating principles that, if
allowed to prevail will place our coun-
ty again in a prosperous condition
and we can enjoy the fruits thereof.
For the benefit of all mankind no
opportunity should be overlooked to
inspire the people that the principles
advocated in the republican platform
are paramount to all others and they
must be adopted by the people to re-
store prosperity to this once prosper
Gus nation.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
MaItreated Animals.

BREWSTER, Mimi, Aug. 81, 1896
To THE EDITOR OF ADvANCE-Dea1
sir: [ wish to correct, through the
columns of your paper, not Il few
mistakes but rath r false hoods that
were published il the Globe of the
9th inst, concern ,.lg the State VS..
Chas. Rocker, whu was arrested Tor
cruelty to animals. The facts OF the
case are as follows:
Monday noon, C4as, Rocker, who
was hauling baled hay from press
to Brewster, unhilcned and fed his
team at the press; one horse refused
to eat and Rocker tried to hook out
the animals eyes but was promptly
stopped by the men, and again at six
o'clock as he was leaving the field
with heavy load the team became
stalled in soft ground and without
giving the team fair show to pull
the load, he came to the press and
taking i've tb blacksmith's hammer
proceeded to take out his wrath upon
the dumb beast by beating it with
the sharp edge Of the hammer, the
four witnesses, who were nearly a
quarter of mile dis ant heard the
blows; rushed to the animals assist
ance and took the hammer from the
infuriated Rocker but he had already J
succeeded in dealing between so and
IS blows upon the animals sides and
for a place of over a foot in width the
blood was running from the horses
hack 10 the ground. One of the wit
nesses. W. j. Adkins, took the lines
from Rocker, as he had frequently
done before when the team had-as
Rocker said-"balked" and started
them without trouble, thus showing
that it was the fault Of the driver and
not of the team.
Immediately went before Justice
Geyerman and asked for warrant
for the arrest of Rocker and upon
some erpetty--excuses@h he refused to
have anything to do with the case
Couldn't blame the judge as Rocker
owed him quite bill.) I then went
before Justice Hildreth at Worthing-
ton and swore out warrant. Rock
er was arrested, plead guilty and
fined $1,000 and costs.
What was published concerning
the witnesses going to Worthington
Just to make themselves good days
wages is an absolute falsehood as the
witnesses were all money out Of fpock-
ct. The witnesses were all subpoena
ed as was proven in court.
AS for the citizens Of Brewster be-
ing indignant about the arrest Of
Rocker, they, on the contrary, with
the sole exception Of Geyerman and
son, who are creditors to Rocker, un-
animously uphold the steps l took in
bringing Rocker, who is lazy,
worthless fellow, to justice and if I
have done wrong in SO doing |
would like to know, in the name OF
common sense, what is the use OF a
Jaw or humane society?
Very respectfully.
T. A. MCCLUs.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
FTRENEN'S ELECTION.

The fremen of this village held
'thair election at the engine house
Friday evening and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
J,C. Durfee, Chief; w. Madison, AS
sistant Chief; Dave Anderson, Fore
man Hose Co., G. Mitchell, Assistant
Foreman, D. O'Connor, End Assistant;
G, H. Babcock, Foreman Hook and
Ladder Co., A. R. Albertus, Assistant
Foreman; H. Hobson, Secretery; Jas.
Ramage, Treasurer.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
E1elD Wa1ltelt-Fetnafe..

WANTED .-SoIicitors for life ol
Ma ;or Mckinley. the next president
by Murat Halstead, Chauucey De:
pew, Foraker, John Sherman and
Mark Hanna, with biography of Ho-
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form. A bonanza for agents, a gold
mine for workers. Only $3.50. The
only authorized book. SO per cent
Credit given. Freight paid. Outfit
free. Begin now with choice of terri
torv. Permanent, profitable work
for SO, Address, The National Book
Concern, Star Building, Chicago.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
Populist County Convention.

The populist party will hold a
County Convention at Rushmore Tues.
day Sept 18th, 1896 for the purpos of
nominating candidates for County
officers, and transacting such other
business as way come before the Con
vention. Primaries will be held Sat
urday Sept. 5th from 7 to 9 pm.
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
To Highest Bidder.

The north half of the northeast
quarter, section IL, 1O1, Al, Ransom
township, will be sold for the best
bid received up to Sept. 3Oth, 1896
Land is clear. Address j. E. Whip
pie, Vinton, Iowa. N
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10
Card of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, wish to an
nounce through this paper our ap-
preciation to all the friends who SO
kindly assisted us through our recent
sicEa ss.-MR. AND Mrs. Gus. Swan
The Worthington advance., 1896-09-10

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all the friends, who have SO
kindly assisted us and shown so
much sympathy with us in this hour
OF saddness.
MRS. ANTON and CHILDREN.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

One of our exchanges down east
informs us that nose parties are
among the latest fads. The girls are
all concealed behind a curtain, into
which small Sits have been sliced.
Each girl puts her nose through a
slit and the young men select their
partner for the evening by their
noses. Instead of the eyes having
it, the nose always have it in this
case. There is a great advantage in
this, v the old game of selecting
by the foot. Then the girl could wig
gle her toes a little, stand in some
attitude SO the fond lover, who un-
derstood the pre-arranged signal,
could recognize her. No girl how
ever much accomplished she may be,
can viggle her nose, or so dispose or
arrange it in the slit so that the
loyer can detect it with unerring
certainty.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

The city OF Pierre INVITES yourself
and ladies to an Inaugural Reception
and Ball, at the Hotel Locke, Janu-
AIRY 8, 1897. Tickets $3,"-is the
way the inaugural invitation reads
this time. All the fellows who expect
jobs will borrow SD and a white shirt
for the occasion.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Samuel Moat, of Rose Hill town
ship, has leased his farm to his son,
and removed to Tennessee, where he
has purchased "a small farm. Sam
will be back in about one year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
Our Leaders,.
FOR CASH.

The new year brings with it just as
mary rosy hopes and promises as
any of its predecessors-provided
we adjust our spectacles properly.
Look for the sunlight instead of the
shadow-it costs no more, and is far
preferable.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

A new magnetic healer has made
his appearance in New York. He is
called the vermont Blacksmith"
He might try his powers upon the
pure Vermont maple syrup annu-
ally sold to a patient public.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Christmas tree exercises were en-
joyed by large audiences at the
Methodist, Presbyterian and Evan
gelical churches. A great many
presents were distributed among
young and old, and the little ones
enjoyed Santa Claus visit at each
place.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

The following persons were enter
tanned Christmas by Mr.. and Mrs.
James Redmond: Mr.. and Mrs. Ca
halan and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim.
Slower, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Morrill,
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. n. Johnson
and family, Mrs. Fred Morrill,, Mrs.
{. NJ. Boles, Miss Maggie Crawley,
Miss Bozianna Kolda. Just as din
ner was ready to be served the guests
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Redmond
with the following presents: Mr..
and Mrs. Catalan, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Slower, Mrs. c. NJ. Boles, Mr.. c. Son
tag, Misses Crowley and Kolda,
Large Rug; Mr. and Mrs. j. Morrill,,
center piece and collar and cuff box;
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, hand mirror;
Mrs. f. Morrill,, work basket. y
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

The family of Mrs. Furman, south
west OF Miller had n reunion on
Christmas, there being present be-
sides members of the family living
here, Mr.. Link Furman, of Dayton,
Wyoming; Mrs. Woodruff, and Mr..
and Mrs. Leithead, OF Role. Iowa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Francis {. Ross and Miss Grace
Hanks were married in Miller on Sat
urday by Rev. Andrews. They are
two OF southern Hand county's wor-
thy young people, deserving of the
good wishes extended them by their
many friends.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

III. f. Scott, of Glendale, and b. f.
Bingham, OF Rockdale, in this week
for supplies, report the southwestern
hills country still covered with a
heavy coat of snow, which int~erferes
with the usual Observation-Disclosures
and other gatherings.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

When "a beloved wife gives a hus-
band her Christmas present, she
should also give him permission to
turn it in" as part pay when the
merchant brings the bill around.
This is on the theory that cts only
to show good intentions, and not
the value of the present."
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
Dakota Farmer.

The PRESS has on hand q number.
of sample copies of the Dakota
Farmer to be distributed among our
readers. Any one can have a copy
by calling at this office.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
Cuban Patriots.

Washington Times:-Miller and st.
Lawrence have organized companies
90 fight for Cuba's freedom. We
wonder if Bros. Bushfield and Flint
have enlisted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Mark Wilcox returned last week
from Iowa. He purchased n farm
near Tingley, and will Immediately
remove there. His brother, W. w.
Wilcox, will continue the stock bust
ness here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
Lie Nailed,

Kimball Graphic:-The report that
SantaClaus, while making his rounds
last night, looked down a Kimball
girls stocking, grew dizzy and %fellin,
is a perfectly horrid lie.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
European Trips.

Persons contemplating a trip to
any foreign country will have their
interests best served by calling upon
ticket agents of the {. 4 y. w. R'y
for full information.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

NOlga Tribune:-Dr. j. j. Strut, of
Miller, sheriff OF Hand county, was
here Tuesday and purchased from
j. n. Hymes, ofthe Winona company
800 bushels of oats. He will proba-
bly, take more oats from this station.
About Miller the snow is from two
to three feet deep, so that cattle can
get nothing from the prairics, and
hay is sold there at 81 perton. We
can furnish either by the train load
at a very low price.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Genuine buckwheat -four only three
and one half cents u pound by the
sack. FRANK MYERS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Beasom & Co. have the best and
newest line of goods in tin and hard
ware. See their new Romeware
goods. J1t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31
Taken up.

| have taken up at my place in st.
Lawrence twp, one red steer calf.
Owner ian have same by paying ex-
.pense, and proving property.
1t3 l.. A. SCHwAB.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Redfeld JournaE-Peter Gross,
the auditor-elect Of Hand county,
who resides southwest of Zellin Hand
county, was in the city and made
this Office a pleasant call. Mr.. Gross
has recently disposed OF his farm
property and will shortly remove to
Miller. He is II very agreeable gen.
tleman to meet which accounts in
part for his popularity and election
in Hand county.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

A west side orchestra composed of
Smith Bros, Seth Wyland and
Frank Elfrink is furnishing a grade
of music for the Riverside dances
that would make the Marshalltown
orchestra wish they had been on
Cruso's island when the earthquakes
came. If you don't believe it, go
hear them tomorrow night.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Bro. Stoner, OF the Highmore Her
aid, was a Monday visitor to Miller.
Speaking about the stock interests
in his locality, he remarked OF the
difference between Miller and High
more in regard to enforcement of
city ordinances. He says Highmore
is over-run with cattle and they
cause great Inconvenience to the
citizens. The cattle are brought to
town to water at the artesian well.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

We have concluded to Gloss out
III large stock of wall paper at, re-
duced prices. If \. JOHNSON & Co
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

Mrs. Mary F%irestone and children,
and Mrs. Johnson, her mother, de-
parted Tuesday for Sioux City, where
Mrs. Firestone becomes the matrOn
of a home for women and children.
Her millinery business was purchas-
ed by Mrs, Trenary. The best wish
es Of many friends follow this estima-
BILE family to their new home.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-12-31

The PRESS will this week send out
statements of account to those who
owe us. This is a matter of necessi-
ty, as we can't hunt up everybody
personally. Wehope all willprompt-
ly respond with the small amount
each M owes. A little effort will en-
able any one to pay us something.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
F. HOLDER.
His Was Real Courtesy.

A young lady spending a rainy even
wanted a cab to take her home. Her
host started off to fetch the cab.
DO let the maid CO." said she.
My dear, the maid is also a wom-
an" was the grave reply.
The nan was the late George Higin-
botham. Chief Justice of Victoria. His
courtesy towards ome was regardless
of rank or personal attractiveness. He
would take off his hat to his cook, and
bow to her as graciously as though she
were a duchess.
A mai was trying to lead a heavy
draught-horse along the street. The
animal refused to be led, and then the
man made several Intellectual attempts
to mount the refractory creature. At
that moment the Chief Justice came
along, and seeing the mans difficulty,
extended his hand-as a mounting
block.
The man put his foot in the hand
and mounted upon the horses back,
and the Chief Justice passed on.
His courtesy made his manners
good. but it did not soften his
of justice. A lawyer tells this anec-
dote:
Il had once to appear before him in
chambers on behalf of a charming client
who had some property, but would not
pay her debts. The case was heard in
his W room, and he was courtesy
itself. He stood when she entered. 1
think she dropped her handkerchief,
and he left his seat to pick it VI.
Nothing could be gentler than his
manner, and 1 was congratulating my
self OF an easy victory; but when the
facts were heard, the decision came
that my client must pay or spend six
months in prison. youths Com
panioE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
An Astouished CAT.

In a certain home in a little village
il the West a Maltese cat had. by its
affectionate nature and intelligence.
gained a large circle of friends and ad-
mirers.
Chiquita, as she was called. had a
very peculiar disposition. She had
been known to refuse to catch a young
mocking-bird that had toppled out OF
its nest. and she would lie in the sun
for hours paying little or no attention
to the cries of the parent birds, which
had no confidence in the eat tribe, and
occasionally darted down and pecked
at her long soft fur.
When the cat wanted game. she
watched the gopher-holes and lifted out
the clumsy, shy animals by thrusting
her paw into the hole. Sometimes she
wandered off into the woods that ex-
tended down to the little town and the
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

boys called her the "hunter-cat," as she
would follow them in their tramps,
preying upon the moles and other ami
mails that they helped her to find.
One spring it was reported that puss
had a family of maltese kittens, and
almost every boy and girl in the vicin-
ity went to see and admire the little
balls of fur that so perfectly initiated
their mother. But one morning a
young visitor discovered one of the kit
tens dead. The next day another died,
and by .the end of the week the entire
family was gone The cat was greatly
distressed at the loss and wandered
about the house crying loudly. Not
long afterwards, when n Of her young
friends had called to console her, he
saw puss coming through the tall grass
with something in her mouth. She care
fully jumped the fence, a along to the
shed and in the orner of the wood
house leaped into the box that had been
the nest of the lost kittens. A moment
later she came out and disappeared.
Going to the box. the visitor found a
little fuzzy bunch Of fur, with long ears
and soft chestnut brown eyes-a baby
wild rabbit. He could hardly believe
his eyes, but there it was, cuddled in
the hay uninjured. A short time alter
wards puss bounded in again with an
other rabbit, and when she went out
the boy followed her and was led to
q cosy nest of a wild hare in the grass
Of a ~neighboring field, in which were
several more young. These she took,
one by one, and transferred them to
the new home. What the mother hare
did when she discovered her loss no
one, of course, knew, but it soon be-
came known that puSS had adopted a
family of rabbits and she had more
visitors than ever.
Nc one believed that the new brood
would survive this remarkable change,
but day by day the little creatures
grew and soon became active and
frisky. To the establishment of the cat
these new kittens developed an enor-
they soon became all ears, and as they
frisked about her they presented a re-
Inarkable appearance. -
She now began to bring them rats
and mice and birds, but the ~long-eared
kittens paid not the slightest attention
to this food supply, and eagerly de-
voured the tender bits OF cabbage and
clover brought them by the young
friends of puss. Finally they grew so
large that they were put in a room
with a window through which puss
might pass in and out.
The foster-mother continued to bring
them birds and game for a long time,
until one day the family was taken
out in the yard, and then, in obedience
to their wild instincts, they one and all
deserted the faithful mother and ran
out into the woods and fields and prob
ably rejoined their w parents.
Various animals have been known to
adopt others, as the old dog at Central
Park that brought up a family of lions,
but in all probability never before was
a cat known to adopt a family of rab-
bits.
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