The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-04-08
LOCAL NEWS

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Friday, the 30th day of April, has
been set apart by the Governor of
Minnesota for the observance of Ar
Dor Day. 'Arbor Day has become a
national holiday, and one of our i'm
portant Institutions. It is now not
only day for tree planting, for eco
nomic and aesthetic purposes, but
one for securing much valuable know
ledge in regard to plant ana tree life,
and for kindling in the minds of the
young an interest in natural objects
which will be a lifelong source of ben
eft and pleasure.
The jury in the Kellhan, Sherburn
case, after being out 81 hours during
which time they asked for instruc-
tions number of times, returned a
verdict last Thursday of guilty of
murder in the first degree with a rec
omendation of mercy. The defend
ants attorney,on request,was granted
a stay of sentence until April 18th.
The jury were disposed to return a
verdict in lesser degree but under
the charge was not permissible. It is
conf ectured that the sentence will be
communication for life.
The Presbytery is to meet in the
Presbyterian church next Tuesday
evening. It will be opened with
sermon by the retiring Moderator
Rev. ohm Sinclair of Redwood Falls.
Wednesday will be occupied with the
transaction OF business. In the eve
ming popular meeting will be held
with short addresses on some phase
of Christian work by DR.. R. B.Abboti
of Jackson, Rev. w. R. Reynolds of
St.Peter, and j. H. Leas, the Presby-
terrain S. S. Missionary. All the SEES
sions are open to the public, but they
will be especially interested in the
evening. Services Tuesday and Wed
nesday to which a cordial invitation
is extended.
A farewell reception was rendered
DR.. Gaugh and wife at the Presby-
terrain parsonage Tuesday evening, at
which were gathered a large number
of their friends to bid the family
goodbye and express the wish of sue
cess in their new home. The doctor
expects to leave today for Luverne,
where he will locate and continue his
profession as physician. The doc
tor has resided here about three years
during which time the family have
made many warm friends with
those whom they came in contact,
both in a professional and social way.
The doctor has been very successful
in his practice here and there will be
many who will miss his counsel when
physician is required.
Through the persistent efforts of
Justice Reynold, the whelp that en-
deavored to take the life of Farmer
J. A. Noll has been located without
much doubt. Strong suspicion
points to one Will Gordon, alias
Norm Gordon, reckless character
who has been living near Slayton.
Upon inquiry it was discovered that
he was away from home at the time
the shooting took place and his move
ments have since been watched by
the officers. MIR. Gordon had adver-
tised sale of horses, etc., to take
place at his brothers farm northeast
of Bigelow last Wednesday. He ar
rived at Mr.. Noll's place last Friday
evening and was informed that he
was suspicioned of doing the shoot
ing, whereupon he left his team etc.,
at Sam Cooper's, telling him that he,
Gordon, was suspicioned Of the at
tempted murder and desired to Dor
row dollar with which to go, back
to Slayton to secure evidence to- clear
himself of any connection with it.
The next heard from the slippery
cuss he writes a letter back to An
drew Anderson, post marked from
requesting him to take
charge of his sale on last Wednes-
day. Squire Reynolds thinks they
are on the right track and warrants
are in the hands of the sheriff, and
Mr.. Will Gordon will soon be in the
clutches of the law. He is a young
single man, whose past career first
led to the suspicion of the crime,
which, if convicted, will land him in