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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20
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ROUND LAKE.

Born-To Mr.. Haggrrd and wife,
TuesdaG, Jan. II, 1893, a girl.
B. F. Wells drove to Worthington.
Wednesday.
John Ireland accompanied Rev. III.
G. Carter to Kinbrae and Brewster,
Sunday.
R. Stephens and wife went to Worth
ington, Wednefdaf.
Harry Trip and family spent Sun
day with his sister, Mrs. Martin in
Ocheyedan.
Mr.. Seely returned from Wisconsin
Saturday.
Harry end Elmer Trip, Frank
Burdett, and James Walker attended
lodge in Worthington, monday.
Died-Tuesday, Jan. II, 1898, Mrs.
See]y, the wife of one of our leading
merchants. The deceased had been
sick about three weeks. The remains
were taken to Maiden Rock, Wisoon-
sin.
o. G. Northrop and H. G. Carter
wen to Worthington, Frsday.
Mrs. Bushnell returned to her home
in Algona, Iowa, Saturday.
James Walker drove to Worthing-
ton, Monday.
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DUNDEE.

A goodly number of the friends oil
F. D. Lindquist and wife surprised
them Saturday night the occasion
being their 18th anniversary, refresh
ments were served and a very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all present
Mrs. Elias Swenson invited about
fifteen Of her lady friends to he,
home last Wednesday afternoon the
occasion being her 81 birthday. Cot.
fee and lunch was served and all
present report very pleasant. after
noon. = I'LL
They say that we are to have q
newspaper here, and as the outfit is
on the grounds we guess it must be 50
So watch for the first issue of the Dun.
dee newspaper.
w. A. Fields has sold out his hard
ware store to Mr.. Frickes.
L. w. Mowry & Son Frank, Of
Slayton were in town Monday or
business. .3=.. IA
Mrs. Smithborg who has been very
sick, is gettiog better.
Rev. Geo. Gerrie Of Rushmore
breaches to large congregations il
Iindquists Hall, Monday & Tuesday
nights Of this week. He g an able
speaker.
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The new boy at Thos. Lowry's was
christened at the lRansom church,
Rev. Arvick officiating.

The new boy at Thos. Lowry's was
christened at the Ransom church
Rev. Arvick officiating.
We are very sorry to report the pro-
tracted illness of Mrs. G. H. Morrison
We hope the good lady will soon re.
cover her usual good health.
l say, Mr.. Editor, is this January
or have things slipped cog7 Please
look the matter up and report.
The Little Rock Mutual Fire com.
pany met at the office of the secre.
tary, R. T. James, to settle up the
affairs of the company. They report
very successful years business, and
propose to enter the new year with
renewed .vigor. The officers are de.
termined to make the company sec.
ond to mono in the state. Little Rock
people are all right.
Klondike! Why yes; we have one
right here in Little Rock, gold hav.
ing been found on the farms of John
Lasher, John Shaw and Charlie Bar
nard, and the boys are quite enthusi-
astic over the prospect. They think
they have it in paying quantities,
and they are thinking of forming a
company to develop the mines. Pros.
pectcrs are busy. We have heard
old miners continually assert that
there was mineral along the Little
Rock creek, and it seems that they
were correct in their fancies. All
come to Little Rock and make your
fortune; it's safer than Alaska.
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Order for Hearing Proof of Will
STATE OF MINNESOTA (..>

COUNTY OF NOB1.Fs.

COUNTY or MOBILES.
In Probate Court, Special Term, Jan. 4th, 1898
In the matter Of the Estate of Hattie
Dunn, Deceased.
WHEREAS. an instrument in writing, pur-
Hattie Dunn Deceased, late of said County, has
AND WHEREAS, Robert P. Free has flied there
things, that said Hattie Dunn died In said
County, on tho 22nd day of November 1897,
testate and that said petitioner Is the Executor
named in said Last viii and Testament, and
praying that the said instrument may be ad-
mitted to probate, and that letters testamentary
be issued thereon to him the said Robert p.
Free.
IT 10 ORDERED. That the proofs of said fnstru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this Court. At the Probate ONCE in WOrthing-
ton In said County. on Monday the 3lst day Of
January A. D. 1898, atone o'clock In the after
noon, when all persons interested may appear
for or contest the probate OF said instrument;
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice o
the time and place of said hearing be given to all
once in each week Tor. three successive weeks
prior to said day 0fheartng, In the WORTHlNG-
TON ADVANCES weekly newspaper printed and
published at W0rthinRtOn In said County.
Dated at W0rthington. MINI the 4th day of
January A. D. 189e. $50. -. i .,
[SEALl a O. NJ. Cory,
Il & 81. Judge Of Probate.
GEO. w. WILSON & SON. / ~.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
First pub Jan 8 last Jan 20
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ORG.

OhGs
Hans Torkelson and Edward Heg-
er, of Dundee, called on P. Glab one
day the past week.
Vic Anderson and A. O'mr~o:o.:
made another shi pment of 4.<. ..
to Chicago last Saturday.
Albert Anderson left for Chicago
Saturday in charge of car load of
live stock.
The dance at Victor Anderson's
was we'll attended.
Andy Dillman has been visiting
friends in this vicinity the past few
days.
G. S. Fewton, Gust Flick and Chas.
Sehinkle are deliqering grain at Org
this week
Peter Glab< attended party at
Dundee Saturday night, returning
Monday afternoon.
D. R. CLANCY, W. G. Howard,
Hugh Mitchell and B. T. Montgom-
cry went to Worthington Monday
evening to assist four new members
in riding the Modern Woodmen goat.
H. N. Holbrook would not steal
sheep, but Andy says ..he will get
down to it if he goes to many more
dances in the country.
Ole johnson had the pleasure of
walking home from Bigelow one
night last week.
Chas. Burnham says he hopes the
minister will stay at home the next
time there is dance in the neighbor-
hood.
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THE DREADED CONSUMPTION
CAN BE CURED.
7. A. slocun, N. G., the Great Chemist and
Scientist, will Send Free, to the Afflicted,
Three Bottles Of His Newly Discover
ed remedies 70 Cure ccnsump.
ton and all Lung Troubles.

Confident that he has discovered a
reliable cure for consumption and all
bronchial, throat and lung diseases,
general decline and weakness, loss of
flesh and all conditions of wasting, and
to make it's great merits known, he
will send free, three bottles to any
reader of the ADVANCE who may be-
suffering.
Already this new scientific course
Of medicine" has permanently cured
thousands of apparently hopeless
cases.
The Doctor considers it his religi-
Gus duty--a duty which he owes to hui
manity-to donate his lnfallibie cure.
He has proved the dreaded consump-
ton to be durable disease beyond any
doubt, and has on file in his American
AMI European laboratories testimOn-
ial OF experience from those benefited
and cured, in all parts of the world.
Do,.'t delay until it is too late. Con
sumption, uninterrupted, mrans speedy
and certain death. Address I. A.
S]ocum, M. c., 50 Pine street, New
York, and when writing the Doctor,
please give express and postottice ad-
dress, and also mention reading this
article in the ADVANCE.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

A Short-Livod Island.

In 1867 a new shoal was discovered
in the group of the Tonga, or Friendly
Islands. In 1877 smoke was seen over
the shoal. In 1885 the shoal had be-
come volcanic island, more than two
miles long and 240 feet high, and a
fierce eruption was taking place with
in it. In 1886 the island had begun to
shrink in dimensions, although the
next year its highest point was 1926
feet above sea level In 1889 its height
had diminished one-half, and the ocean
close around 1t was more than a mile
deep. In 1892 the island rose only
about 26 feet above sea level. Accord
Iing to the latest information, its COM
'plete disappearance, under the action
of the waves, will not be long delayed.
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More Low Rates.

The popular Homeseekers' Excursions will be
continued BY the B.. c. r. + N. Ry., and those
who desire to travel cheaply should investigate.
these excursions. On Nov. 2 and is, Dec. Z and
q, tickets win be sold by al agents Of thiscom
pany TO large numbers OF cities and towns in
northern, western and southern states at rate
Of ONE FARE PLUS e 100 FOR THE ROUND
TRIP. Tickets good twenty .one days. For full
particulars call on agent b, @. r. 8 N. Ry., or
address ~. MOTION, g. r. 3 +. A., 8saz'
12.s Cedar Rapids, lows. az
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BREWSTER.

Il. b. BRRWsTER. -.
The weather is fine. @~.s
McCarvsl Bros. sold four carloads
of hay to w. Atkins last week. -.
:. T. j. Mccall and Mike Martin
made flying business trip to Fulda
Wednesday.
P. McCarvel and A. ID. Severson
intend to start for Klondike in the
near future.
Misses Alice and Rosie Mccall and
Hanna Sullivan and Terrence Mccall
attended Catholic services at Heron
Lake on Sunday.
Alice McCarvel returned to Heron
Lake, Sunday, where she is attending
A. Ssvsrson and Ed. Silver was
seen on our streets Saturday.
There is going to be masquerade
sociable in Brewster Tuesday evening.
F. g. Meyer and wife returned
home Sunday after a visit with rela-
tives at St. Paul.
Chris Lien intends to leave for
Wisconsin in couple of weeks,
Girl wanted at E. Manuel's.
T.CunninRham and R.Hoffman at
tended the skating party at Worth
lngton Sunday evening.
Miss Hattie. Kaufman and A. D.
Severson were the guests of F.Meyer
and family of Ewington Sunday.
Misses Kate and Minnie McCarvel
were the guests of the Cunningham
family Sunday evening.
Miss A. Beaton visited her sister,
Mrs. J. Sullivan Saturday and return
ed homo Sunday.
Cards will soon be out announcing
the wedding of one of our prominent
business men.
Lizzie Frenz is visiting friends in
Worthington this week.
We understand that S. Selby is
soon going to commence boarding at
the Brewster Hotsl.
The McChesney family has moved
into the horse formily occupied by
the Cruising family.
Soup and coffee at P. Nelson's at
any hour.
Married-The marriage of Mr.John
Silver to Miss Bridget Wiki, both
we'll known and respected young peo-
pie of Brewster, Tuesday, Jan. Is,
took place at the Catholic church at
Heron Lake. The ceremony was pre-.
form Ell by Father Vandenberg at 8
o'clock mass in the presence of a large
number of friends.
The contracting parties are we'll
known in this section where they
have resided for many years. Mr..
Silver and wife will make their future
home in Brewster, their many friends
extends congratulations. 49,
Dinner was served to all at the
Heron Lake House.
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UP-To-DATE BURGLARY.
Windows Of stores May BE Quickly
Melted In Isroad Daylight.

Windows OF stores May he Quickly
Melted In Broad Daylight.
An enterprising burglar in Brooklyn
claims that he will soon, revolutionize
the present methods Of burglar ~ ses
use OF an acid for melting glasN VI, :s9
he has recently discovered. The IN
ventbr, w. Williams. is unable to profit
by his discovery, because he Is at pres
Ont serving term in the Kings Coun-
~ CEew York; penitentiary.
He Is animated by the true scientific
spirit, however, and has given out this
valuable information for the assist
ance Of his fellow craftsmen. The
methods of the new burglary are ex-
ceedingly simple. The burglar of the
future, equipped with Williams prep
aratlon. will, he says, be able to stand
In front of a jewelry store in broad
daylight and break through the win
dow without much danger Of attract
ing attention.
1t is only necessary to make an i'm
preston on the glass with a small drill
and apply the acid.
-, Williams claims that he has melted
quarter-inch thick glass in this way in
twelve minutes. The acid may be held
IN rubber flask. and can readily be
carried about In ones pocket.
Expert Kunz OF Tinany's said of the
reputed discovery: acids which will
melt glass have been in common use
Tor years. This fellow probably refers
to hydrofluoric acid, which has some CT
the properties he claims for it. It ia
used extensively in etching on glass
and 1t Is applied in about the same way
that Williams describes. The action OF
the acid is comparatively slow and it
is not likely to prove a very dangerous
weapon In the hands of burglars"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

To all new or old subscribers who
pay in advance and all arrears W.
will give as a premium any one Of
the following papers at no extra cost:
Recreation, Toledo Blade. Farm,
Stock & Home, Northwestern Agri-
culturalist. For $3.50 new subscrib.
ers to the Youths Companion will OBJ
tain the paper free during the months
OF November and December of this
year. Subscribe now. IL
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What is Cut?
$1,000 Passengers to California
enfield, MINI.

$4,000 Passengers to California
Have taken the celebrated Phillips tourist cars
and enjoyed the comforts and unequaled facili-
ties of these elegant tourist sleepers.
The B., c. r. & N. Ry, will run the Phillips
sleepers each Tuesday during the winter sea-
son on main line train No. g. These cars will
run via Kansas City, Fit Worth. Texas, and the
Southern Pacific Ry.-the ideal southern route
free from delays and snow blockades. The
time is only four days and the rate $3.50 per
berth. A special conductor and colored porter
accompany the car to attend the wants of the
passenges. Meals served in the dining car or
may be prepared on cooking range provided for
this purpose,
Full information regarding rates, berth reser
vations, etc., by addressing
j. MORTON, G. p. & T. A.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Write for descriptive matter.
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Anyone wishing to see a. Bush &
Gerts piano should call on'Miss Cut
Ter, Mrs. NJ. P. Mann, Miss Carrie
Allen, W. w. Loveless, Mrs. Thos.
Klasy or Miss Sophie Sterling. 20
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IN A BALLOON AT NIGHT.

A Frenchman Describes the Sensations
tof Flying Through Darkness.
Describing his experience In bal
loon at night. French writer in Cas-
sells Family Magazine states:
There was a crisp GOODNESS in the
atmosphere which .freshened us. A
buoyant, thrilling sense of exultation
sprang into hfe-an exquisite sense of
adventuresome mystery. Alone we
Glove the waves of the shadow. No
shape or cry OF bird betokened the OK
istence OF animated life, even of the
proper denizens of the air. It was
time to fill the mind with strange fan
c1es and the ear with wild caroling.
There were none to follow us. We pur-
sued, but were unpursued. Twenty
four hours in the air, one turn of the
earth upon Its axis, that was our task.
It was M. Tisandier's record we meant
to beat, and twenty-four hours would
achieve the feat. We had an eye to
distance, too. The aeronaut named
traversed $50 miles. We hoped to do
more. We sped through the blackness
at speed OF thirty miles an hour, de-
vouring distance insenstbly. There
was nothing to afford a comparison of
speed, however, and so far as personal
sensations 60, we were motionless. The
air grew clearer still. A serene and
pulseless immobility rested upon the
face OF nature. The hot, burning ex-
element of a contest in which each
com nof1f0T h0 MI in, VII
OF course no part of our feelings We
were often clone, that was the most
potent thought that passed through on.
minds, solitary in the strange immeD
sity which stretched around us. Bat
We had goal In view, all the same, a
goal which We determined to reach.
"A singular echo OF earth reached us
In the profound stiffness. We had
long passed Corbeil, and dark beneath
us stretched the forest of Orleans, it's
somber shadows casting a deeper
gloom upon the earth's surface. Dan
ger lurked In its impenetrable glades
danger for us, safe as we seemed to
be. A CLEAN of red light suddenly
showed, followed by sharp report.
The idea Of connecting it:*with our
selves seemed absurdy but the whistle
OF a bullet proved that we were not so
high above the earth as to debar SOL
itary watcher insthe forest from trying
his luck at. us with a shot. AS mat
ter OF fact, we had contrived with man
agement to keep the balloon about 600
yards high for some hours. For what
strange quarry did he take us? While
we were specializing as to the motives
which impelled the shot, a second bull
let WAS heard It was poor sport for
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

Randall and con are pntting up 4
large barn and icehonse getting
ready for q good big trade IN the
meat market business next season.
Jake Wahl sr. and family moved
into their new dwelling last Friday.
Jake says he intends to live and die
in Dundee. So
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20
SOME NEW THINGS.

James Lane Allen wrote his last
uook' me Choir Invisible" in less
than SIX months, although the work is
more than twice as long as any of his
other works. The first edition will
consist of 10000 copies.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

Interest in William Morris continues
to live. Aymer Vallance's Art of Will
nam Morris" was limited to 220 copies
at $40 apiece, yet the entire number
was sold before the day of publica-
ton.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

Mr.: Kipling's poem, "The Lady of
the Shows" has provoked a protest
from the Canadian house of commons,
as calculated to foster an erroneous
idea OF the Canadian climate"
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Hateful Thing.

Hateful Thing. ,~..@z5
Tattooed Man-Do you like the dou-
ble-head girl? Bearded LADY, de-
spise the .two-faced thing! When she's
around she monopolizes the whole con.
syeraatiOn. s
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He Surely Hadn't.

Policeman-Come right around to
the station and tell the captain all the
particulars Of this robbery of your
watch. Busy Victim-But I haven't
any time now.-Philadelphia North
American. .f..:.. -..~ 49,.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

Stephen Cranes new novel is said to
he radical departure from that ALL
tho:'s former style. The book, called
The Third V.I.et," deals with artist
life in both the city and the country.
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Playing Cards.

Get the best! The Cedar Rapids Route high
grade cards are extra quality and special finish
For sale by all agents of the B, C. RS N Ry
for Is cents per pack two for 25 cents. $50 per
dOz. Send stamps, coin or money order and
cards will be sent postage paid by
J. MORTON, G. P. s. T. A.
Cedar Rapids, la
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RUSHMORE.

Mss. E. L. Wemple returned from
Sioux Falls on Friday.
The sociable at B. w. Pope's last
Thursday evening was an enjoyable
and one of the events of the season.
A grand turnout always has a good
time at neighbor Pope's.
Will Thomas, of Sibley, was Wis
istor on Monday night.
Ed. Yates, of Bigelow, was here
over. might on Monday.
Miss Roxy Slade came over from
Adrian on Saturday.
G. j. Gerlich, of Luverne, was in
town on Monday and Tuesday. .
, ". Petit returned from Bigelow
last week, where he has been assist
ing his brother, Donald, during his
sickness, who is now much better.
Hon. Dan Shell, Of Worthington,
passed though town on Monday.
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A handy hitching weight is made of
cast iron body, in which a spring
drum is mounted to wind and unwind
the hitching strap, bale being at
tached to the weight to lift it, the ad-
vantage being that the strap is not
loose In the wagon to catch a persons
feet nor slack when in use to entangle
the horse.
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Bucklin's Arn1ca Salve.

Bucklin's Arn1ca Salve.
The Best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises. Sores, Users, "a
Rheum, Fever Sores letter, ChapPed
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and SKIN
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required. It is guaranteep
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded Price rs cents per box.
Forsale py Ray Humiston Druggist
IS year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

Are you Cont emplating a Trip
AbrOad.?
II so, call on agents of the B. G. r. & N. Ry. for
rates Of fare of any class, and sailing lists via
the various Transatlantic lines, or address
j. MORTON, G. p. 4 T. A:
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-, >Ssfs Of the wood.
-e night had e. own much lighter, and
doubtless the huge balloon was plainly
visible to a lurker in the outrageous
windings Of the dark forest; but we
could see nothing but the gaunt, sway
ing shadows of the branches. The bull
lets, happily, found no billet in :the;vul-
nerable sides OF the balloon, which
scared majestically on, as though the
lofty and calm dignity of the starry
wastes had impaired its spirit to her.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

Hans Torkelson and Edward Heg-
er, of Dundee, called on P. Glab one
day the past week.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

A new water bicycle is composed of
two air tight tubes with pointed ends
fastened together by cross braces, on
which is set shaft supporting broad
paddle wheel turned by a chain run
ming from the pedal shaft, a drum cas-
ing partially surrounding the paddles
to prevent the rider from getting wet,
To give an alarm when q hat or coat
is removed from a hook by any one
but the owner new hanger is hinged
to wall bracket, and contains a spring
to force it upward and close an electric
circuit and ring bell as soon as the
garment Is removed, the owner only be-
ing able to prevent the alarm.
To give warning to cycler or driver
when he is riding beyond a certain
speed bell is attached to one of the
wheels, with spring arm inside, which
forces itself outward as the speed of the
wheel increases until it strikes the bell
and gives the alarm, the spring arm be-
ing set for any speed desired by turn
ing screw.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

In new incandescent vapor lamp
the oil is first raised to heated tubes to
be changed into gas by air pressure,
the tubes being heated by the fame of
the lamp and the gas expanding to
force the oil into the tubes in place of
the air: the fame is surrounded by a
hood or mantle to give a white light
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-20

1-Ofhce over Bank of Worthington.