The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-20

Fritz and Anton Teitenberg $40
each. The farm house of John
Savannah, occupied by liver Nelson;
and family a few mile north ct
Adrian, was burned one day last
week. Mr., and Mrs. Nelson were
out of the building at the time and
consequently nave no knowledge
as to the cause of ; the fire. ME-.
Swanan came down from Sioux Falls
Wednesday, when the loss was paid
in full. A new building will be erect
ed on the farm at once.-Fred MohlS
may soon be ''oil king Some time
ago he bought 100 acres of land near
Alvin, Texas, and the Galveston Oil
Company is now drilling two big
wells not far from Mr.. Mohl's farm
The wells promise to be gushers, and
if they are, it will be pretty good
evidence that Mr.. Mohl g farm is in
the oil belt. He has refused to lease
it to prospectors, who offer a good
sum for the privilege. John
Robinet, brother of Mrs. Nick
Perry, was brutally assaulted on
Wednesday nj ght of last week at his
home near Hospers, Ia. He was
awakened about midnight by a COM
motion in his hoglot, and going out
to ascertain the cause he was knock.
ed down by some villain and beat
en- into insensibility. For some
hours his LITE was disparired of but
he is now getting better and will
recover. There is no clew to his as:
sailant. "A farewell reception
in honor of Mrs. John E. King was
held at the M. E. church Wednesday,
from 3 to 6p. m. About so of Mrs
Kings lady friends were present.
! She was the recipient of several
beautiful gifts, tokens of love and
esteem beautiful present. Dainty
refreshments were served, and the
hours were pleasantly spent. Mr..
and Mr.. King left on the midnight
train for their new home in Red
Lake Falls. They have the best
wishes of many friends here and
elsewhere. -Democ rat Adrian. &E & ~.
Rev. J. M. Bull was in town Tues
day. 4
Aug. Sands has returned to Worth
ington. .s5e#
Jos. MacKay of Wilmont, spent
Sunday here. .=&9
E. P. johnson left Monday, night
for the northern part of the state.
DIR. Walker moved Tuesday, to his
new rooms in the Peterson Stitser
block; . zs.ssz
Miss Rena Dow left Monday night
for Lenox Ia, for improvement in
her health. 5t
Walter Aagaard left Tuesday, with
a party Of land seekers, for the nor
thern part Of the state
A. r. Albertus left Monday after
noon for Chicago, to purchase a
big stock of seasonable goods.
Mrs. j. D.. Humiston returned
Monday, afternoon from a two weeks
visit at Madelia and Mankato.
Jonathan Peterson left Monday
night on land investigating trip in
the northern part of the state.
A. Schraeder of Ransom left Tues
day for a trip in the northern part
of the state to look over real estate
prospects.
J.. W. Ashbough Of Ransom
passed through here Tuesday on real
estate examination trip in the
northern part of the state.
The tea to have been held at the
residence of Mrs. John Herman, on
Thursday, has been postponed to
Friday, on account of the funeral of
Mr.. Mckinley. =
Special cut prices on gents and
ladies underwear. $50 gar
ments for 9Ocents. Comforters 81. so
kind for IS cents, 81. 90 kind for $1.25
at A. G. Kadesky's. r..
Miner Bradenof Wyzetta, returned
to his home Monday after a few days
visit with his sister Mrs. Jos. Love-
less. Mr.. Braden returned this sum-
mer from a trip with yacht down
the Mississippi, round Florida, up
the coast and Hudson River and
down the great lakes, making a fine
scenic trip.
The G: E. Of he Presbyterian
church held their semi annual
election Of officers at the church
Monday evening. President Miss
Addie Palm, Vice President Miss
Bessie Robinson, Corresponding Sec
rotary Miss Clara Prideaux, Record
ing secretary II: g. Hawley, Measur-
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