The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-04-22

F. b. Hitchcock, Of Pipestone, has
been awarded a valuable cup by the
New York Mutual Life Insurance Co.
as prize for writing the largest per-
centage of insurance in the state.
II mild wave of prosperity must
have passed ever Worthington as
both millinery stores report an ex-
ceedingly good trade this spring, in
fact, exceeding that of previous years.
Before you insure you crop see S.
Kindlund AID examine the state
ments made by each of the six hail
companies to the insurance commits
sioner for the year ending Dec. 81.
1896. 1
Mr. Carlson arrived from Worth
ington this week with two carloads of
goods and machinery. He is now
owner of the Scherer building and
will deal in farm implements.-Avoc
Independent.
The firm of Cross & Darling have
dissolved partnership. Mr.. Cross
will continue business in the same
office and Mr.. Darling will have an
office in the Wilson block next door
to c.. H. Schechter.
Regular meeting Of the W. G. T.
U. next Friday afternoon. April 23rd,
at 3 o'clock. at Mrs. Hedberg's. This
is mothers meeting and members
are requested to bring a selection
bearing on the subject.
O. Open has commenced MAX
ing flexible steel harrows. for the
spring trade. Those wanting il first
class harrow and one that will stir up
the ground for seeding purposes
should call and get one. 80
The Great Northern Pathway has
One Million acres choice wheat lands
in Minnesota still undisposed Of
Write for maps and full particulars.
Land Commissioner, Great Northern
Railroad, St. Paul, MINI. 25-l3
: A farewell reception was given
Arthur Palm and wife at the resi-
) dence of II. n. Douglas, Wednesday
evening. a large number of friends
! were present to express their regrets,
good wishes and good bye.
U. Aver has purchased a 200 egg
incubator and proposes to start a
chicken factory on his farm south of
town. Uriah is great old cock and
will make a success Of the business if
any body can.-Luverne Herald.
Easter Services were held in most
Of the churches here Sunday. The
Methodist and Congregational had
special services in the evening and
both churches were beautifully decor
ated with plants and flowers.
j. P. Bil,gen has partitioned off a
dining room in his restaurant.moving
the kitchen to the rear which gives
more room, and enlarges his accom-
modations and increases his facili-
ties for catering to the best of trade.
Major Thurber has purchased the
house of DR.. Curran's and will move
it to his lot on 18th street, adjoining
E. K. Smith DR.. Curran will build
new and com modious residence on
his property after the building is re-
moved.
If you want harrow that does not
clog in trash, wet ground and corn
stubble, and one that will harrow all
ground it passes over, call al Open S
and get one. Warranted to do the
work claimed or they can be re-
turned. 80
For the week ending March 3lst,
1897, the Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
of New York, paid $240,534 % death
claims and $67, $500 endowments.
This is only for one week. If you
want the best life insurance obtaina-
bic call on A. G. Hedberg, District
Manager, Worthington, MINI. IS
M. E. Lawton is agent for lands
along the Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Memphis Railroad. also the Kansas
City, Pittsburg & Gulf Line. Good
lands cheap and easy payments. Will
accompany parties on excursions.
Call for dates and particulars. 20
Considerable seeding was done by
farmers in this vicinity the latter
part of last week. Sunday night the
temperature fell SO as to freeze the
ground and it continued cool until
Tuesday evening when light rain
set in but did not prevent seeding.
Fred Fake was up before Judge
Schechter, Monday morning for dis
turbing the peace and dignity of the
State Saturday night while under the
influence of tangle. foot. He was sent
to the county jail with an order for
30 days board at the expense of the
county.
A Minneapolis lady who suffered
for years from uterine tronbles, de-
string to benefit her SEX. will gladly
describe home treatment that will
permanently cure all female weak
r nesses. Enclose 4 cents to cove,
mailing. Address P. O. Box 367
Minneapolis, MINI. 37-4
Arthur Palm was in town the first
of the week DreDarinp to move his