The Worthington advance., 1897-01-28

anywhere is to buy draft at Bank
of Worthington.
The Boston Comedy Co. gave no
entertainment Saturday evening on
account of the storm and on this ac-
count the matinee was poorly at
tended.
Harry Lewis has severed his con-
nection With G. J. Smallwood. 1t is
reported that he contemplates engag-
ing in the mercantile business at
Fulda.
G. L. Masdin ana wife, Of Burling-
ton, Ia, received new SlOO silver
certificate from Bryan for naming
their boy, born since election, Will
lam Jennings Bryan.
Mobiles County Sunday School AS
sociation will held three days
meeting at the Presbyterian church
here. Commencing tomorrow an in
teresting program has been arranged.
Jonas Fanberg, from Arthur, Ia,
was here last week and attended to
some interest he has in Lorain town
ship. lie called and renewed his
subscription before returning Thurs
day.
Subscribers to the "'Memorial Re
cord of Southwestern Minnesota are
now receiving their books. The work
is au attra ctive volume, substantially
bound and contains many interesting
biographies.
James Bros commenced drilling a
we'll last week for Robert klessing in
Summit Lake. They were down
about IS feet when the storm set in
and suspended work until the wealth
er moderated
An impromptu dance WAS given at
Masonic Hall by the Eutre Nous
Club. The Boston Comedy orchestra
furnished the music. About twenty
couple were present and a good time
enjoyed Friday evening"
Mrs. f. c.. Stitser entertained about
thirty OF her friends last week, Thurs
day evening, with sleigh ride. after
which a lunch was served. A few of
the party remained and spent the
evening in social manner.
The Great Northern Railway has
One Million acres choice wheat lancis
in Minnesota still undisposed Of.
Write for maps and full particulars.
Land Commissioner, Great Northern
Railroad, St. Paul, MINI. 25-lS
4 The Youths Companion, is the best
1paper published. for either young or
odd and very instructive. New sub
'scribers can get this paper and the
ADVANCE for only $500 per year. Reg
ular price of the Companion $l.75.
New wire eatts have been placed
at the entrance ON the inside of the
court house This building was heated
very easily during the cold snap and
testifies to the excellent heating APP
paratus the buildiag is equipped
with.
H. E. Torrance and F. A. Torrance
have formed partnership and whl
conduct the mercantile business
under the name of Torrance Bros
Fl. E. Torrance will continue the
grailt business. On account theil
being we'll and favorably knowt
throughout the county their success
is an assured fact.
Walter Aagard and wife entertained
the lady school teachers and Winnie
Shell last Saturday. They were driver
around town in the snow storm thai
they might form slight conception
Of a real blizzard which they highly
enjoyed. After the ride they were
given bountiful spread at Mr.. Aa g.
ards residence. Miss Bateman and
C1ipps were unable to enjoy the oc
casion on account of sickness.
Arthur Palm left Monday for Man
kato, where he has accepted a posi-
ton in the accounting department OF
Supt. Spencer's office.> His family
will probably remain here until
spring, for the present at least
Frank Crane son Of G. w. Crane. will
occupy the position Mr.. Palm va.
Gated, with Roadmaster Grain, Mr.
Palms many friends will regret his
departure and the loss of his family
from their midst.
J.C. Flatters, who was released
from confinement for the the theft of
an over coat, last week, was provided
with ticket for Chicago where his
family are. at the expense Of the
county, but instead of going there, it
is understood be turned up at St
Paul and tried to sell his ticket be-
fore ever reaching that point. He
made the threat that if convicted be
would hang himself Sheriff Ander-
son, as a matter of precaution, re-
moved everything from his cell be-
fore he was released.
Last week Wednesday after noon
while j. Fl. Maxwell was starting out
of town for his farm, his horse became
frightened at Uncle Toms band and
turned corner so quickly as to over
turn the cutter throwing Mr.. Maxwell
and his wife's neice out. She was