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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

comedian. Henry Clay RHlmahrc the
well known baritone. W. II. MacDon-
aid. comedians George FrOthiugham and
w. II. FITZGERALD. the well known char
actcr actress. Josephine Bartlett. all of
whom are pleasantly remembered in IL
| long series of successes The primal
donna roles have been entrusted to Grace
Van Studdiford aud Frances Miller,
young singers of ability. fine stage pres
cnc". and who sing with hriliancy and
authority. y special engagement has
been made with Belle Harper. II dainty
y0un" soprano. who has also an inn
pOrtant role in this work. and Adele
ttaftcr Il charming young contralto. Al
bert larr and Vernon STILES. trnorS Al
Ian lIincklry and G.. ". Head. hassoS
Macdonald Darlington. BARITONE j. j.
, Martin. May Lut% and others. also are
prominent factors in the new opera,
while the large chorus will II" directed
10y $. l.. Studl"y.
As has been previously stated. Maid
Marian is Il Sruu" to "ltuhin Hood.
and has been recently produced in i'hilH-
drphia. Detroit. and st. Louis. where it
! was received with acclaim to Provided
houses. Nothim" that The Bo-Duniau~
! hav" ever given the stage has been 50
! deliberately mounted o. costumes. and
the opera is most delightfully."- pleasing to
the eye. Act first shows n park sur.
rounding the Castle of Iluntngion: act
second is the camp of the Crusaders in
Palestine; act third is the hamuuctting
hall Of Huntington Castle on Christmas
Eve. The scenery has been painted hy
! Ernest eros. while the costumes are rX.
"cutcd by Van Horn. Already tn" an
mouncrmcnt of the production has stimu
lated interest and brisk sale of seats
marks the season.
\ special matinee will h" sung on Wed
ncSday, Christmas Day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
\ PICTURESQUE GRIDIRDN.

The school has recently constructed one
of the finest foot ball fields in the country
level rs floor and magmiticrmtly situated
with commanding views of the SuSQuc-
hanna River and the Hartford hills. hi
rectly opposite the glidiron is the new
dormtory. III which have been put up 10
lockers for the convenience of the foot
ball squad. with shower baths. dressing
rooms. etc. One hundred yards to the
east are the new base ball diamonds
two of thcm-und little to the north
-four new tennis courts. constructed in th"
most thorough manner. with foundation
of crushed rock and cimdcrs and Il top
covering of clay and sand The new
gymnasium. swimming pool. etc. are
down in the town. With its improved
facilities for athletics and the increased
interest shown by the pupils in the last
two years. the school expects soon to
become Il prominent factor in Middle
States athletics. and intends to be heard
from in foot ball. base ball, and in the
track and field sports.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
" MAID MARIAN"

Tn" lulrtidc attraction at the Academy
of Music. Baltimore. beginning next
Monday night. is thai popular light opera
company. The HuStonians. strongly re-
enforced and augmented with 100 sing
CTS, who viii present for the first time in
Baltimore" Reginald DcKoven's latest
contribution to the lyric stage. Maid
Marian" The BoStonians are so well
known to music-lov"rs that it were Il
>upcrCru@ution to add words about its
history and the reputation of its pIinci-
pal singers. Not only does this organi-
Hntion reach the MASSES of theatre
@orrS, hut that element which rarely fire.
qRontS the theatre and i, only seen when
the sanity and purity of the entertain
ueut is assured is always in evidence
This season in the presentation of Maid
Marian Il most effective list of singers
have been secured, including the genial
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
GuDDiDQ.

The open season. during which it is
lawful to shoot and trap muSkratS or
marsh rabbits in the tidcwatrr sections
of the state. began ON Tuesday.
This little fuI-hcaring animal inhahtS
IL larg" numbers the great marshes along
the waters of the Choptnnk and others
streams of the Eastern Shore. and is Il
source of considerable revenue To those
who make Il business of his capture. He
IL noted for his Industry in building his
mound-likr hom" from the dead marsh
grass that the tides pile in drifts along
th" shores, and is extremely cunning.
He SllbSiStS on such roots rs may be
found in the marsh. and is noted for the
cleanliness of his habits. as he washes
every article of food before eating Their
hides are used in the manufacture of
articles such us gloves. ScarfS and ladies'
muifS. and usually sell in the markets at
20 To 30 cents each. Their meat in re-
cent years has become II great table lux
uly. even in the best hotels and rcStaur-
ants of the large cities.
In the sections where the capture of
the muskrat is participated in as Il bust
ness the usual method of capture is by
means of the steel trap and wire snare.
In this section. along the hcadwatcls of
the Choptank. the capture of this animal
is participated in principally as matter
Of sport. and is hunted on moonlight
nights and shot ms he SwimS over the
marshes during the high tides. which
force them from their homes. This sport
of recent years has gained much favor
with many Sportsmcn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

'tors-ALFRED KIRK, JOHN P. Will
son. JOHN Il. DEWITT, CHAs,
SHIPPERS. AARON }. MICH
ENER, VIM. 7. PATTON, THos.
B. MILLER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
GA . TOT RIA.
Bears the hIhe Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature as &xN2Nzza<
Hotel War at MiddletOWn.

Developments within the past few days
Indicate that Middletown is soon to have
"hotcl war" and unless all signs fail it
promises to be II lively one. too.
The hotel ut the depot. known aS the
National. and for several years operated
by John Mcintyre. will on March 10Th
pass under the personal management of
Charles DcNalinger. the owner of the
house. Mcintyre recently closed ncgo-
tiations for the other hotel property up
town. known as the Middetown Hotel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

is preparing for next springs meet. The
track will b" put in shape in short time
\. NJ. jackson has been elected manager,
and Fred Schahingor. captain of the
track team. There is promising material
To start with.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
4 STUDY IN FOOT BALL.

The Tome Institute foot ball eleven
are champions of Maryland in their
class. Not II single defeat was met dur
ing the entire season, and II score of 1873
points to 10 made. The team statistics:
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TRACK TEAMS.

The Athletic Association of West Not
tingham Academy have decided to send
Il Track Team to the athletic meet nj the
Franklin Field. in Philadelphia Pa.
under III" auspices Of the University of
Pennsylvania. next spring. Practice has
already begun and cross country runs
will rommvnc" after the holidays.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
JACOB TOME INSTITUTE.

Tome Institute Port Deposit. has at
tanned great prominence in the athletic
world. due to the energy and intelligence
that have been applied during the last
two years.
The reorganization of Tome Institute"
athletics began in 1900. Up To that time,
with the exception of the seasons of
1896 and 1897. it had been difficult to gel
a full eleven out for even Il d"SultorE
practice and what games th"r" were.
were with nearby Villages and small
schools In 1900. under the direction of
Mr. {. T.. lInmmctt, the newly elected
director of athletics. four cl"vrns were
out most Of the season. and 10 games
were played five by the school team,
three by the second team aud two by III"
others. Eight of these games were with
other schools. and all were won except
the last lost at thcStrtuWn to Washing
ton College, by ) To @. Tn" team then
averaged l42 pounds. La the spring the
base ball team, under the coaching of Mr..
G. II. Jones. Princeton. 90, played seven
games. winning all except Il practice
game ut Bcttcrtun. and defeating. among
others. Penn Charter School. of Philadcl-
phia. s To I. and the Baltimore City COL
lcgc. > to u.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
25 per cent discount on rays and children's suits!
- Don't forget it B1lastls boy VT. xe.:
4. TORRANCE I BRO.
"Tbe Big Store"

swept over the country, and in many
citiee has almost enguIfed the COM
mon schools"
Asa result of these fads, the schools
waste the strength of teachers, the
time of pupils, and the money of tax
payers upo things which are abso-
lutely useless to the boys or girls 60
ing to work at Is, and neglect the
essential things that such boys and
girls really need.
The vast majority of our boys
necessarily become mechanics and
traders, and the vast majority of our
girls should be wives, mothers, and
bousekeepers. Yet our school man.
agement too ofen is based on the
motto that all the hoys will enter the
professions and all the girls become
"artists" Of some kiuk.
As a result of this falsehcod on
which their work is base, our schools,
iosteed of seeking the greatest good
for the greatest number, are in fact
run for the benefit of the few at the
expense of the msny. That is why
they fail of their duty.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

this creditable institution and will
lend their supportwith liberal pat:
ronage. ..... =:
At the site of the new building
we found Contractor Charley Bish-
man working rapidly, with a dozen
masone, carpenters and laborers, un-
loading stone, laying the foundation
and getting everything in readiness
for q quick completion of the build
ing. This fine new structure will
soon aapear above ground and when
completed will be the most hand
some and complete building in town
and be the means of developing the
north end of town, in fact the entire
village. -'-~ ''s ..
. Our readers and their. friends will
find it pleasant to call at the Citizens
National Bank and should the call be
of a business nature, it will prove
profitable. >/.~
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An Important Church Meeting


An Important Church Meeting
At the special business meeting of
the Congregational Church last
evening, the finances and general int
erests of the church were sggressive-
,ly discussed, and the meeting took
action which puts the present pastor
ate on substantial business footing.
Il has been thought best 70 defer
this action until the present, and nov
the trustees are empowered to make
a thorough canvae Of the church and
congregation for the support of the
present work, which will be pushed
vigorously. s.. - - ::g ;... I, = :.
The condition Of This pioneer church
Of Worthington YVES never so hopeful
and steps will probably be taken at
once to ell q council Of Congregat-
ionsl churches in the near future and
install Rev. Chas. 81. Curtiss, as per
msnent pastor, .-,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Bird COler's View as to What
They Should Be.

Chicago Inter-Ocean:.
ITO provide = through course OF
practical ctudy and teaching that will
enable the children of the poor to &C.
quire the true foundation of higher
education before they are compelled
to 70 to work." Such is Bird s.
Coler's excellent definition, in Every
body's Magazine, of the practical
study of our public schools. >--
Mr.. Coler holds that municipal in
co 3 es do not at present justify at
tempting to provide free higher educa-
ton. That aspect of the question
need not not be discussed Mr.. Coler
admits the duty and necessity of lay
ing the foundation he describes. How
ing that foundation, "the boys and
girls forced to work at Is may" as he
well says, "educate themselves as
they toll"
How do our public schools here IN
Chicago, for example. perform that
dutyi The verdict of business men
to whom our boys aud girls 60 for
employment is that they perform it
badly, The public schools send out
annually hundreds of pupils who
cannot write legibly, cannot spell
correctly, and cannot perform simple
arithemetical operations accurately.
Yet every one knows that these are
fundamental conditions of success in
education. :, -.
Whydo our public schools, not
only ia Chicago, but in many other
cities, 10 manifestly fail of their
dutyl Comptroller Coler gives an
answer tho correctness of which may
be confirmed by a cursory examins'
ton cursory examination Of our pub.
lie schools and investigation of the
fortunes of many pupils until con-
tact With the world has rubbed com.
mon sense into them,
"The education of the Masses" he
says, "is such q popular thing that
any person who proposes plan or .
suggestion 10 certain ofa hearing
and TOO often Of opportunity for
mischief. i Wave Of faddism has
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
;. ! THE / /. new BANK.
Is a Busy Place Outside and In

The Daily Advance reporter
dropped in the Citizens National Bank
Friday and found the most busy place
in our prosperous city.
In addition to the many new office
fixtures, furniture, ETC., th@ Bank has
received it's National currency, being
BRIGHT, new, crisp $40 and 500 billie,
amounting to $l2, 500 90 adorned with
the signatures of the bank president,
G. W. Patter son and Cashier, =
Tupper. They are now passing out
the same to their many customers,
and they are indeed busy, considering
the short time the Bauk has been
open, selling exch change, receiving de-
posits apd explaining the good fea'
lures of their farm loans, for which
they already have had a number OF
enquiries. In these branches and
other departments they are certain OF
receiving very liberal patronage,
a q the officers are men of this town
and identified in various branches OF
business which tends to move forward
!, thu progress and prosperity OF Wor-
thington and vicinity. ~ *&T
The Cashier Mr.. Tupper, is most
pleasant gentleman 10 meet in a Soc
ial and business way. He will al
ways. be found ready to cheerfully
explain fully any details connected
1 with remittances, collections, interest
securities, deposits and farm loans.
That he may have time for these
matters he is ably assisted by John
$. TolverseD, an experienced bank
man, collector and stenographer,
from the First National Bank at
Rock Rapids. He speaks two Of the
scandinavian languages making it
easier and more pleasant for transact
ion of business with our citizens of
this nationality. .. ..4
Those Interested are we'll pleased
with tho amount of business that is
now coming to the new bank, aud
feel sure of . bright and prosperous
future for Citizens National Bank,
and We feel certain that all our citi-
Nss saFa5 =
= ~ are interested in the success Of
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
THE STATE FAIR.
The Attendance at the Opening
Day the Largest in History

The Minne esota State Fair is now
open iu all of it's nagnifciepce. Mon
day, tho first day witnessed the larg-
est attendance in the history of the
society and indicates that at the end
of the week the same can bs said OF
the entire week. :,..
Vice President Roosevelt, was the
principal attraction Of the first day.
He delivered an address that was
highly spoken of by all who heard
him and further endeared himself in
the hearts of the people of Minneso:
ia and the northwest. 49,. -:
In the stock exhibits a d in every
department of tho fair, the exhibits
are numerous and excell in every
point, all previous displays. Every
department is crowded for space and
the room available is inadequate to
meet the demands.
The races are excellent, and amuse-
ment is provided for the spectators
between each racing event, 50 tha
there is no time to become lonesome.
On midway, there are q larger num-
Der Of shows than previous years and
all seem to attract sightsesrs, without
limit. ,s., = :, .~,.,
I: Mobiles county, while she has no
contributed a display, . large num-
ber Of her citizens are visiting the
fair. Monday night it is reported
that about fifty people were unable
10 get on the two o'clock train and
were Obliged to wait for the special
Grain stacks Filled with Scrap
B., = Ir0n. Q -. >.
Monday morning whea threehers
began tbreshing the grain of Henry
Pfeil, southwest of town their ma
chine VAS badly broken by pieces of
iron in the bundles. After they dis
covered what broke the machine the
grain .stscks were examined, and rail.
road spikes, monkey wrenches, parts
OF moving machine and other
pieces of iron were discovered. Why
these were placed In the stacks CO n
not he surmissd BY the machine own.
q q NJ. Pteif.
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to exert its utmoss powers to promote
oil public meetings of kindred nature.
It will be the host of honor of the an
nual G. A. r. encampment and the
annual meeting of the gallant old
First Minnesota regiment, to be held
there in June. The club will ever
extend awelcone hand TO the stranger
coming there in quest of home, look
ing for a place 10 invest or establish
any industry. Its efforts, however,
will be directed principally towards
improving the appearance OF the
town, keeping the lake shores clean,
having the weeds mowp on vacant
lots, by-streets and alleys, etc.
Many of the members of the club
are home owners and special offers
will be made to beautify and adorn
their own home surroundings and
others will be urged to do likewise.
The matter of sidewalks and street
frontage will come in for special at
tention. The council will be asked
to keep the walks in good. repair and
establish drinking fountains 70, man
and beast in several places in the
city. In feet it is the purpose of tho
club to promote and encourage every
thing that will add to the healthful-
ness, comfort and beauty of the town
In the noble aud uneelfsh efforts the
club has the encouragement and good
will Of all, and hopes by well-directed
efforts to accomplish much in these
and other lines not yet fully prescrib-
ed. Strangers wishing to obtain in.
formation relative to the town talk
will find tho worthy secretary willing
to enlighten theme
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
Industrious Woman.

Industrious Woman.
The following regarding the women
of q Minnesota town, who desire to
.see their town in a neat and tidy con-
dition.
A town improvement club organized
in Wsterville, MIMI, officers elected
and constitution and by laws adopted
The club is what ito name purports
. club for the improvement of the
town in every way. -,:s, ~s& 49,
The club starts in with . member.
ship of one hundred. A constitution
and bylaws wore formerlly adopted
and an executive committee appoint.
cd. 49,. .-
The club, although in ito infancy,
has accomplished some work and
has much in prospect. The state
farmers institute will be conducted
under the auspices Of the Climb and
everything done 10 making the meet.
ing q success. II il tho purpose Of
the club to establish and conduct q
. farmers rest room for the accommo.
dation of the farmers' wives and
children while waiting for the head
.of the families % conduct their bust.
Nc. 4 4 ths purposs q - clak
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

Krause's Headache Capsules
are unlike anything prepared in
America, They were first prescribed
by DR.. Krause. Germany's famous
court physicians, long before antipy-:
rine was discovered, and are almost
marvellous, so speedily do they cure
the most distressing cases. Price 26c.
Sold by F. N. Hickman. s:&.s.s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
Pocket Book Lost.

Among the names on the list 0
those losing their pocket books u
the state fair by pickpockets, % given
by the daily press, appears
the name Of William Thorn, Of Rush.
more as having lost his purse con.
taining SIS, and soms railroad
tickets. .. 3. s:.. s.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

- New Fail styles T. tie Lanpher sta6 hats
counternarts 81 nor Ind Dunlap hat blocks,
exactly a. good g aay se 90 hat now pro.
duced. Same colpr3gs same styles, eeme
Lanpher for your lsNslail hat, =
hats tlaat viii cost $500 and more CD
at some placer. Bigstore price,. .~2
One lot Of many. .gSod hats, odds and ends; @
ali sizes, your choice for only.
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Comforts i,

A good, heavy, full size
comfort with good aervice-
able cover, we'll put to-
gether, worth at any place
$1.W, here at this sale
only -.
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Fair :; Visitors! /!

find III to CHER interest make the Big
store their headquarters while in the city.
New fall stocks are rapidly taking place OF
( summer goods in all departments. Most
scomplete stock ever in Worthington.
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Petticoats

A big bunch just arrived
that will certainly be a
surprise to you. Greatest
bargain We ever saw. sure.
ly worth 81. so, at this big
sale your choice 6
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Sweaters :

:: Large quantity Of heavy
cotton sweaters, turtle
neck, dark grey, assorted
!. stripe neck and bottoms,
the greatest thing we ever
had in a cotton sweater,
only
+. "r' 10 ~@S.
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Fall Clcfllln3

? of every description for men, women and
children will be found in plenty at the Big
Store at prices you are not used to paying.
The grandest stock at the lowest prices ,
ever produced. A most remarkable combi-
nation for the consumer. SEE US!
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

I Nonstrous Sale Of Shoes

d Wong0. comes these mighty bargains None can compare with he1
kid king calf the latest fall styles These goods bought at se6ce b
the contract We purchased half the the most
Gon $3 Fall style
remarkable
bargains
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Your choice of all our.
mems aud boys fancy
wool striped and checked
caps, regular prices up to
,75c. q most remarkable
bargain atonly- :
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boys immense extraordinary stock Of boys clothes
and it simply consumers buying opportunity
in worsted cassmeres tbbets and rough and smoo
blacks bues gays browns aud the shades Of
whole aggregation Of fall style good clothing for is
14ofthe Everything marked in plain
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Neckwear'
-

Is doz. all silk four.in'
hand neckties, full shapes
end narrow oaes beautiful
silks. the Big Store will
produce another big bar
gain here. choice,
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-E. -
Flanne1s

All qualities in Shaker
! flannel and outing aannels.
All colors and big assort.
mentof patterns. Prices are
the best that can be pro-
duced, 12c to s 4
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

This sale includes all Of our Me- Fall School suits
the best stock of school clothes have ever
Unprecedented offerings in bays 2plece ana 3Plece sun
rveted buttons a-wool clothes and combination cloths
hair line stripes Scotch mixed and silk mixed This
subject to 25 per cent discount during 1a1r week'