The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-09-02

Mrs. ]. Joynson 81 Elk, had 9
small tumor which has been causing
her consid trouble, removed
from her ear Monday, After the
operation she felt much better and
will probably continue to improve in
health.
The telephone company are rum
ing their through wire into Babcock's
store, they will also remove the
switch board and transfer Office from
Brewster to this place making Worth.
ington transfer Office and division
station.
Damp wheat, or other grain, may
be benefited when putinto bin by
putting into it a few new brick.
About one brick to five bushels of
grain. The brick will absorb the
dampness and keep the grain from
heating. &
Do not forget the ,printer when
hauling grain to town and distribut-
ing the proceeds. He needs money
to conduct his business as we'll as the
merchant. and no one puts money
into circulation more rapidly than
the printer. u
The county fair will be held Sept.
2l-22-23. This year a new feature
has been adopted, that of town, ex-
hibit. Each township can secure space
for an exhibit by writing the secretary
at Worthington. See the premium
list for full particulars.
At the NJ. E. church Sunday morn
ing several candidates will be- bap-
tized, and number will be received
into full membership from probation.
There will be a short discourse by
the pastor. Preaching service in the
evening, subject Conservation.
A. S. Frame. living on the Forbes
farm, is reported having some hogs
die this week. An examination was
made showing that the liver and kid
neys were affected, which does not
indicate cholera. There may be some
other disease working among the
swine.
We are prepared 10 offer the Daily
Minneapolis Journal and the ADVANCE
to all at the unparalleled low rate of
$500 for six months. This PROPOSE
ton will apply to all old as we'll as
new subscribers to both papers
paying arrears and for the term in
advance.
Frank Dryer, "The dauntless king
of the air." of DEBORAH, has been Sc
cured to give two balloon ascensions
at the fair. Contracts have been
signed for him to make the exhibition
on the second and third day. This
will be valuable attraction for this
occasion.
Peter Klaus contemplates making
trip to the western states this fall
for the benefit of his health and with
a view to selecting a, location where
the climate is more conducive to
good health the year round. He will
no doubt return more satisfied and
contented with this locality.
Committee in charge of floral de-
partment of the county fair cordially
invite the merchants of the village tC
make display of their goods this
year, the same as has been done in
past years. This is an opportunity
for them to make a display that will
prove an advertisement for them.
The G. st. P. M. & O. Ry. will sci
homeseekers tickets excursion to point
west, south and northwest August17tt
Sept. 18th and 21st at one lowest frs
class fare plus $500 for the Rount
trip. Tickets good to return on any
Tuesday or Friday with time limi
of twenty days for particulars call or
G.. MORRISON Agent. ST.
We/have arranged to obtain ;
weekly market report from Swartz
Dupee & Co., of Chicago, who furnish
a number of the leading dailies will
a similar ropert. This report is some
thing new for a weekly and it il
hoped that they will prove interesting
to our readers especially those tina
do not take daily paper.
The daily papers report the lynch
ing of a lightning rod agent in Bel
grade township, Stearns county, b,
indignant farmers. A later repor
says the agent was not lynched, bu
roughly handled for unlawful tran
sactions. In either case it appear
the farmers of that town will not pei
NIT any swindling among them
For the Nashville, Tennessee Exp
sition, to be held at Nashville, Tenr
May LIST to October LIST, 1897, the {
St.P. M. & 0. Ry., will sell excursio
tickets to that point May 18th to Oct