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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-20
Political Notes.

The addition to our stock of gold dur
ing the past year is said to have been
$50, 000,0O0 Who says that there is not
enough Of gold in the country for the
basis of our currency?
The South Carolina Republicans will
nominate candidates for Congress, but
will not nominate a state ticket Would
that some party could get into power in
that state that would make change
IN its representation in the United States
Senate when the time comes-especially
in the seat of that anarchical Democrat,
Tillman, for judging him by his speeches
he Is disgrace to any party or state.
The Hartford Times, Democratic. al
luding to the declaration of the recent
Democratic state platform for ''bimetal-
ism as enumerated by Jefferson says
that Jefferson never made a declaration
in favor of bimetallism." The views of
''the sage of Monticello seem to be get
ting very mythical, since his professed
followers do not seem to be able to agree
as to what his views on the currency
question really were.
The Minneapolis Tribune has found a
free-silyerite. who has been converted
from the error of his ways because it has
been demonstrated by the course of
events that there is a plentiful supply of
gold to answer all the requirements of a
primary redemption money" There are
great many others who will be similarly
converted if they will carefully note the
current of events"
The platform of the New Jersey Repub-
licans has one clause which might well be.
come the motto of the Republican party,
and that is 'undying opposition to any
proposition to debase our national cur
rency.'
The government. has recently ordered
ten million ounces of silver shipped from
the Philadelphia mint to San Francisco by
freight instead of by express. This is re-
garded by silver men as an indignity to
calls in derisien the Crime of '9S. Bat
why should it not be sent by freight? 1t
is not near so precious" a metal as it
once was, and shipping it by freight is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-20

Bland, the Missouri champion of free
silver, is said to be loosing his grip on
his congressional district. The Populists
have refused TO endorse him and there are
other signs Of his failing popularity; it
will not be surprising, therefore, if he is
defeated, as the Republicans of Missouri
are making concerted and vigorous eff
fort to carry the state this fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-20

in London each day 400 children are
born, 60 enter school for the first time.
200 begin their apprenticeship. 80 per-
sons enter married life and 200 persons
die.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
LATTER-DAY lSRAELlTES.

Faith OF tho Mormon Surpasses ANY,
thing We Can Imagine.
Liberal as one may be in considering
the mormon as citizen, you cannot
escape the curious interest aroused by
his religion, says Lippincott's. I Sc
lect religion from all the expressions
of his life because you cannot treat
him intelligently apart from it. I
doubt II there be any other class Of
people speaking the English language
whose every action is 80 intimately
bound up with it's belief in spiritual
things. The bible, or the Book of
Mormon, or the Doctrine and Gov
enants,"> is at the bottom of all he
does. In body he belongs to the nine
teenth century; in spirit he holds close
communion with the Israelites of old.
No shrine or relic is needed to excite
his devotion. He walks among mir
acles. Cures of the flesh are effected
by prayer and. instantly; obstacles are
removed, dangers averted, foes dis
armed, material assistance rendered,
through divine interposition. It is the
faith that would move mountains and
marvel not. Some men find comfort in
philosophy; misfortune fills others
with q fierce pride that is their
strength. But the children Of Nephi
seek analogy and example in the
things which befell their ancestors IL,
Egypt and Arabia. The alkalt-pools
of the American desert are yet less
bitter than the waters of Marah.
When the gushing fountain Stakes
their thirst, no visible Moses, no &C
tual rod, is needed to confirm the d.
vine source of the relief. The buff
faloes which satisfy desperate hun
ger took no accidental trail in their
passage over the plains; it was the
Lord that put them in the path Of the
saints.
Is this sincere, or bred of affecta-
ton? Ask some one who reads the
hearts of men. I see only the signs
that see.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17

One Of the best natured, most geni-
al companies which have met Of late,
gathered at the home Of ID. Will
liams on Friday evening Of last week.
Mr.. Williams had made ample provis.
ions to entertain his friends in gener-
GUS fashion, and very pleasant eve
ming was spent in tho cozy rooms Of
his commodious dwelling. Few mon
can do more to help while away a
the winter evening than Jim with his
preasant stories of adventure, by field
aid food. Mr.. Williams enlisted at
the breaking out Of the war-though
he was but a nero stripling-and
served until its close. He belonged
to Pennsylvania regiment of calvary
and he tells some laughable stories of
his experiences at Carlisle barracks
where he got astride of horse for
the first time in his life. But Jim's
adventures were not confined to army
life. He spent good many years in
the Wisconsin pineries, whore he serv
ed as cook; this explains his appti'
tude in preparing such appetizing
dishes. After going through the stir
ring and trying experiences that he
tells of, he knows how to appreciate 8
quiet, comfortable home. Jim's many
friends entertain for him the most
kindly feelings, and hope his shadow
may never grow less.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
BETTING ON THE RAIN.
The Quaerost Gambling Game In the
| World Il Played st Calcutts.

The Quaerost Gambling Game In the
World Il Played se Caloutts.
One of the most curious forms of
gambling in the world is rain gambl-
Ing" which in the winter season OF
the year is at it's height in Calcutta.
says the New York Herald. The prin-s
cipal rain gambling den Is in Cotton
street, Burra bazaar. No one. who has
not visited the place can have any con-
ception of the vast crowds which at
every hour of the day and far into
night pass in and out The great ma
jority are Mawaris, who are born
speculators, but there are as we'll
plenty of well-tp-do Europeans, Eu-
rasians, Jews, Armenians and Greeks
and women, too All swarm into the
small courtyard where this strange
form of gambling Is carried on,
through a narrow entrance barely
three feet wide. The courtyard is
| about 200 feet square. The far-famed
tank with a spout falling into the
courtyard is the one spot where all
eyes are fixed. The tank stands at
the edge of second-hoor roof. It is
about six feet long by four" feet wide
and Zine inches deep, with the spout
opening inward, some three or four
| inches from the bottom. From this
it will be seen that it requires a pretty
heavy dOwnpour for at least ten min
utes to cause the spout to flow. In
termittent drizzles, which partly fill
this tank, do not count, as the shower
to fill it must pour down uninter'
rurtedly, and then the bets are won
or lost. Chances are taken either fol
Or against the spout running. A gray
haired, wizened old man is the owner
of the den, and there is another SINH
lar place across the road, only smaller
On the roof, over the fifth floor, there
is a small, square watch-tower, IL
which are stationed five or six men
whose duty is to scan the horizon
closely and report on the formation o
rainclouds. On these reports the odd
rise or fall. A bet made and won ON
day is always paid the followin,
morning. Everything seems to be ''o1
the square," and indeed there is Nttl
chance for cheating. The odds rang
as high az to Is on some days, evel
, in: the rainy season. Many have mad
, fortune in single day. One per
son won over $4,000 in the course Q
few weeks. But he worked the sys
tenn on scientific methods.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17

Report of school district No. 81,
Bigelow township, for the fourth
month ending Feb. II: Number en-
rolled, Is; average daily attendance,
1873. Those not absent during the
month were John OGDEN, VIM. Do.
den, Freddy OGDEN, Alma Larson,
Daniel Fauskee, David Fauskee and
Henry Fauskee.-RussELL B. MoBER-
LY, Teacher.
Dwight Harden passed the physi-
cal examination for the West Point
cadetship appointment, but did not
have time to take the mental exami-
nation. Russell Moberly and George
Damon failed to pass the physical ez-
animation, by reason of slight physi-
cal defects. Out of II only seven
passed in the physical examination,
and only two were found eligible to
appointment.
The Chicago Times Herald daily
and Sunday is the most complete and
the most reliable newspaper publish
ed to-day. 1t shares no expense in
securing nsws and presents it in the
form best calculated to convey
clear impressions of the progress of
question occupying the public mind.
It's aim is to insctruct as we'll as
amuse and the high character of its
contents insures hearty welcome in
to every household. Give it trail.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
ROUND LAKE.


MI. Barber returned from Lis.
comb, Monday where they have been
during the illness and death of Mr.
Barber's father.
Mr.. Lewis Robertson who has been
visiting with his sister, returned tc
his home in Lake. Park, Monday.
Died.-Thursday, Fob. 10, 1893
Mr.. Langseth. Funeral services
were held at his house Sunday at one
o'clock after witch the remains were
taken to Worthingson for interment
Harry and Elmer Trip went tc
Ocheyedan, Saturday.
H. w. Acheson went to Lake Pa: K
Sunday.
Mrs. Caldwell is on the sick list.
Mr.. Seeley went to Worthington
Saturday.
Henry Anderson and wife of Iowa
are visiting with relatives of this place
B. G, Brayton drove to Brewste,
Monday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
RANSOM.

D. F. Settle is purposing to pay {
visit to some of his people who live
in central Iowa. He will be gone
probably, some two or three weeks.
Lewis johnson is at work on his
house, remodeling and addition, and
when the work is finished he will
have house both convenient and
roomy.
! Mrs NJ. Thompson has been suffer
ing of late from rheumatism, but is
some better now.
Last week the Little Rock Mutual
Fire Insurance Co., sent out cards
showing the standing of the COM
pany at the close of 1897. The re-
port shows that the whole number
of policies in force is 40; of which
sc, or almost one half, were issued
during 1897. The whole amount
insured is $4,000, Liabilities all
paid up, with $1,000 in treasury.
For some time after the company was
organized, it's growth was rather slow
but as it's workings become better
understood and it's advantages be-
come more evident, it meets with gen
eral favor.
VIM. McManus, a former resident
of Ransom and an old nsighbor, has
been visiting for few weeks with the
old folks at home. Will is looking
very we'll ibis present home, Redwood
county, seems to agree with him. The
farmers there, he says, most of them
at least, are comfortably fixed, and
seem to be making money.
H. w. Shore has just added kitch
en- to his house. It will be found a |
great convenience.
In Mobiles county, Mimi, on Thurs
day afternoon, Feb. 8, the gnats were
disporting in the sunshine. Make a
note oft.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
COUNTY NEWS.
RUSHMORR.

RUSHMORE.
Frank Dryden, am pleased to~ say
is able to be around again after quite
a sick spell.
Sherman Wood and Hiram Hollis,
returned from Duluth this week
where they have been attending the
Y. M. c.. A. convention.
Martin Fagerness is down to Bige'
low this week.
J. G.. Bronx received this week a
fine lot of new furniture, paints, oils
and brushes, complete stock.
An artist of the type singing fra
ternity favored us with call ovel
Sunday, leaving without saying fare
we'll and yet was farewell forever.
The Rushmore bend on the 25th,
don't forget, hold a concert. Every
body invited.
j. Dahlberg, Mr.. Kerbout and Miss
Agnes Fagerness drove to Adrian
Sabbath last.
The revival meetings here under
the direction of evangelist Jones,have
been a decided success, the church
crowded every night for the last two
| weeks ending Tuesday night Of this
! week.
! Christian Olson, the great scandi'
navian violinist, having night to
spare gave selection of violin solos
and specialties, that will long be re-
membered at the Rushmore school
house, Monday night, and it il the dc
sire of the people that he again favor
them in the near future.
John Dahlberg and August Olson
left for Bigelow on Monday where
they will engage in the mercantile
business beving purchased the com
plete general merchandise of Donald
Petit. Success to them.
Civilians of Sioux Falls was here
Thursday.
E. Nj. Clough registered here Wed
nesday.
Mr.. March late with w. J. Dough
erty, has resigned and will leave fol
| Omaha in few days.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
Something. Wrong.

This coffee does not seem quite
right, DEAR" said young Mr.. Hunni-
moon to the best little birdie in the
world. II know it doesn't" replied
his inexperienced little wife, with
tears in her voice. "And I can't i'm
agine what is the matter with it, Ell
Their. It is the first time l ever made
coffee, dear, and I'm afraid I have
done something wrong. The seeds
have been boiling quite half an hour
and they just won't get soft. What dc
you suppose is the r?"-Pitts-
burg Chronicle.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
AuctiOneerS.

j. K. Darby has returned from
Colorado, and will again engage in
the auctioneering business in partner
shin with his brother, Geo. NJ. Darby.
They guarantee the best crowds and
the best prices for goods sold of any
auctioneers in the county. Parties
desiring to sell anything at auction
will do we'll to see this firm. They
will also buy and sell household
goods. 3-7
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17

To all new or old subscribers who
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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
One ThiaH Left.

Peasant Wife TO country quack)-
"Oh, doctor, you must do something
more for my husband: he is much
worse" Doctor-"H'm! have already
cupped him and bled him. There is
nothing else I could do for him but
pull one of his teeth. "-Fliegende
Blaetter.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
DUNDEE.

DUNDEE.
Did you get pretty valentine!
The Dundecites voted on the ques-
ton of incorporation Tuesday.
Miss Miller of Lakefeld is in town
visiting her brothers.
Mrs. Joe. Hendy of Kinbrae visited
with her daughter Saturday.
Mrs. W. P. Jones was quite sick
Monday. DIR. King of Fulda was
called.
The Woodmen took in 8 new
members, Saturday night and cele:
brated the event with an ooster sup.
per.
We have little snow on tbs ground
now, but not enough for sleighing.
The Lumber Yard men are having
a new shed built.
Henry Julius will give dan CO in
the hall, Friday night. Music by
choice orchestra of Tracy.
Mrs. Miller has lady friend visit.
her from Martin Co.
The Ladies Aid Society served din
at the hall Tuesday for the benifit Of
the church.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
Wanted.

Prop ositions for putting down a
we'll in the Worthington cemetery
For particulars call on
rs 81. M. PALM, Sec.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
WILLMONT.

There was surprise party at G.
Knips' last Saturday night. A good
time is reported. ~. - :.
Andrew Peters, Of Adrian, was up
and took his girl to the dance last
Saturday night. Come again, Andy.
Fred Hess, of Larkin, bought 900
bushels OF seed wheat from Emil
Graf. r., ~.-.-s
j. Oolman. has sent for gramo,
phone. It is going to be a bird and
don't you forget it.
The ground hog saw his shadow.
Look out for 40 day s more of this
beautiful winter weather.
y. Mock went to Leota to get his
well drill.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
The Test.

Her Father-"You wish to wed
him?" Herself-"I do" Her Father
Are you willing to give up your
bicycle for him." Herself (firmly)-
II am" Her Father-"Then you in
deed love him. You have my consent"
The Yellow Book.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
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Address the ADVANCE Worthington
Public Sale.
l will sell at public auction for
Mrs. A. P. Anstrom, on section q,
Bigelow township, 6 miles south of
Worthington and A miles northeast
of Bigelow, on Monday, Feb. Fl, 1898,
sale to commence at one o'clock
sharp, the following described prop
erty:
Horses and cattle-2 good work
horses and 2 colts coming 2 and 3
years; mich COWS, two fresh and
two coming fresh soon; 2 heifers; 2
yearling steers; 2 calves; about doz-
en- chickens.
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steel binder, l Deering Ideal mower
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l 14-inch walking pillow, O. K. OPP
pen 3-section harrow, l end-gate
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interest will be waived. 10 per cent
discount for cash on all sums over
$40.
jim. HoLBRooK, Auctioneer.
s. K1NDLUND, Clerk.
+ ~ ~ r ~ 40 s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17

TO Cure Il Cold in one Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the mon
ey if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
Perile of Authorship.

Quericus-"Does he still burn the
mdniKht oil?'' Cynicus-"No; I'm
afraid things are 30 bad with him that
he has to save it to cook his meals
by."-New York Evening Journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
BLOOM.

BLOOM.
Report of third month of school in
district IL: Number of pupils On.
rolled, 10; average daily attendance
143; time lost by hardness, Is hours
and 20 minutes; names of pupils who
have not been absent during the
month are Eddie Cruze, Esther Ned
erhoff, Bessie Nederhoff, Henry
Cruit; name of pupil not tardy dur
ing the month is Jonas Jantzy.
Report of fourth month of school
in district II: Number of pupils en-
rolled, 10; average daily attendance,
Is; names of pupils who have not
been absent during the month, Es-
dert Nederhoff, Bessie Nederhoff,
Jerry Cruit; names of pupils who
we're not tardy during the month,
Tena Nederhoff, Adolph Nederhoff,
Esther Nederhoff, Bessie Nederhoff,
Jonas Jantzy.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17

V7ANTED-UPRIGHT AND FAITHFUL
w gentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sible, established house in Minnesota.
Monthly 5000 and expenses. Position steady.
Reference. Enclose sell. addressed stamped en-
velope, The Dominion Company, Dept. X.
Chicago.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17
AUCTIONEER.

Parties having stock, maohin-
cry, household goods OF anything
to sell at auction and wanting to
get the most money out Of them,
should see
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-17

Friday from Ocheydan, whore they
have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Cole.
Will Brown, thecorn shelter man,
was in town Thursday, making the
cobs fly.
Frank .Lauer las returned from
Washington.
There will be dance at John
Hennef's Sunday, Feb. 20: Il. !.
....
The sick. Mrs. Madison very low
with complications of heart trouble,
dropsy and Brights' disease; recovery
is extremely doubtful. j.. D.. Petit
suffered another attack of sciatica
Tuesday night; the pain was more
excruciating If possible than at any
previous time. Today "wednesday is
some easier, but very weak. Ed.
Forsyth's condition much the same
as last week; only a little quieter and
with clearer mind. Mrs. Mckee re-
covered.
John Wyatt went to Hull, Ia, Mon.
to tune some pianos. John knows
how.
O.M.Shoukwiler, who owns the fine
farm east of town, occupied by J. E.
Burris was here few days last week.
He lives in Hartley,Ia.
R.Hill,of Alton, Ia, received ca,
load of nice young cattle last SIM
day which he drove to his place south
of town, to feed couple of years
The stock came from South St.Paul
John Dahlberg and August Olson
of Rushmore, have purchased The
stock of merchandise of J S. Petit anC
will carry on the business at the ole
stand. They are we'll recommending
as good straightforward men and w
welcome them in our midst. Mr.. Pet
tit was obliged to discontinue tn
business on account of i'll health. W.
are sorry such is the case.
| Among other considerations, M
Petit receives his old farm nea
Rushmore in exchange for his stool
of merchandise. j. G. Mitchell, O
Rushmore, steered the deal.
| With the sale of the Petit stock O
goods, TIL. Prideaux will close hi
labors in Bigelow. Tom has beef
kept very close to his work for sever
al weeks, and will no doubt welcom
the release.
If reports come straight, there is a
least one brand of so-called paten
medicine sold in town that answer
every purpose of an antidote fo
snake bite, A few of the more cauti
Gus and farsighted ones, anticipating
that next year would be horribl
year for snake, have been wise f.
foolish) enough to load their skin
with the remedy in advance of tn
evil day to come.
The NJ. w. A. amateur dramati
club produced Uncle Joshua Bloc
gett to packed house Tuesda
night. For amateurs they did remark
ably we'll. 1t was success from an
standpoint
The school children will observ
Washington's birthday with apprt
pirate exercises in the school hous'