The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-04

IN the past.
The Legislature has passed and thu
governor has approved a. bill reduc-
ing the charge for naturalization pa.
pers to one dollar.
| Eleven persons united with the
Congregational Church last Sunday
They expect to enroll nine more
on their books, soon.
Mrs. w. J. O'Connor left on Sun
day night :or st. Paul. She will be
gone about ten days selecting bel
spring stock of millinery.
March came in quite lamb like, anc
according to the old prediction the
weather during the latter part of the
month will be disagreeable.
j. II. Bly, will make some additions
to his dwelling house this spring tina,
will make decided improvements il
it's attraction and convenience.
! The state treasurer's report at the
close of last month shows that $4,000
of the states funds are deposited il
the State Bank of Worthing ton.
Mrs. w. G. Post will leave the lat
ter part of the month for Chicago tc
select her Easter and spring stock OF
millinery goods and novelties in that
line.
E. Hallameck of Graham Lakes
was setting up the cigars last week
Friday on the advent of a new boy
entering his home which increased
his happiness.
Judge Cory performed the ceremony
uniting Herbert D. Pratt of Elk tc
Anna Fields Of Little Rock in the holy
bonds of Matrimony last week Thurs
day Feb. rs, 1897.
Ex-Sheri6 Thom's team enjoyed
a little runaway on 18th street Mon
day, John Stonesifer leaped into the
cutter and placed them under con
troll before any damage was done.
The village council met in regula,
session Friday evening. All the
members present. F. G.. Glasgow act
ing president. No business transact
except the allowance of few bills.
The west bound night passenger
train was delayed Thursday mig ht
IL hours on account of an engine being
derailed by broken axle. No dam
age except to tearing up the track.
The following took out their citizen
ship papers last week while court was
in session: G. F. H. Henlein, S. Fag-
erness, John Wagner, Nils Miller,
Paul Kroener, James NJ, O'Neil, A. j.
O'Neil.
The Worthington ADVANCE states
that DR.. Cheney is again able to at
tend to business after long illness.
His numerous friends in Cottonwood
county extend congratulations. Win
dom Reporter.
Mrs. A. B. Hawkins returned home
last week from Minneapolis accom-
panied by her sister Mrs. A. H. Ives,
of Minneapolis, who will probably
spend the summer here for the re-
cuperation of her health.
The Great Northern Railway 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. 25-13
Baptism services were held at the
church in Indian Lake last Sunday
afternoon by the Baptist Society Of
Worthington. Nine converts were
baptized by EMERSON, in the after
noon and one in the evening.
H. Cork of Minneapolis, of the In
ternational Sunday School Associa-
ton, was here Friday and held
conference with the Sunday School
officers in the evening. S. B. Bedford
and Mr.. Baird of Rushmore were
present.
County Treasurer Peterson informs
us that there were sixteen less per.
sonal property tax receipts issued
this year than last, but the amount
unpaid, up to the time the penalty
will be added. is probably about the
same as last year.
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
The semi annual meeting of South
ern Teachers meets at Mankato Fri
day and Saturday March 26 and p.
Miss Maud Case of our schools is on
the program for discussing School
Discipline and Miss Maud Graves Co.
Superintendent for discussing Outline
of the Plan of Child Study for Mimi
esota.
The Anniversary social given in G..
A. 4. Hall by Baptist Society was
Well attended. Games and music
was enjoyed by the guests. Supper
and ice cream was served, partaken
and enjoyed by all, The receipts
amounting over $500 was realized