The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-03-03

few, subjucts of which that can bt
said. People have always talked a
bout the weather and no doubt they
always will, and for this reason, a
mong others, that it is a very con
venient subject to begin a con versa
ton with, for if we can lind moth
ing else to talk about we can always
say something about the weather.
We have just had quite little
surprise in this town. so quiet was it
that some of the most intimate
friends knew nothing of it until
within few days Of it's happening.
On Monday Feb. goth Mrs. Belle
Jacobs, daughter of our good nei h.
Dor Mons Sorem, and Nels Strange
land of Lismore township, were mar
RED at home of BRIDES parents in
this town. The Rev. Peterson, Luth
eran minister of Adrian, tied the
nuptial knot in the presence OF the
members Of the family and a few in
vited friend. Mr.. Strangeland owns
a good farm in Lismore township
where tho newly married couple
will at once make their home. They
have the best wishes of Lost of
friends who wish them long life
of happiness and prosperity.
The news comes to US that our old
friend and neighbor, Anton Then
nessen, has taken his place with the
vast multitude that has gone before
him to the silent city of the dead
About a year ago Anton disposed Of
his property here and returned to
his native land, intending to spend
bis remaining days among his own
people. He returned to his old home
hoping to enjoy in peace and quiet
the earning Of years struggle and
toll, but his hopes, as is too often Che
case, we're cut off. Anton as allsan
respected by all who knew him. z
man OF the strictest honor; his Word
any day was as good a his bond:
Peace to his ashes. $50
notice in the papers that our rep
resentatives in the state legislature
are talking up the matter OF the con
solidation of rural schools. This IL
something that seems to meet with
the approval of leading educators
and where it has been
tried it is said to give good satisfac-
ton. Two bills have been introduc
ed both of which have good points;
and if the two bills could be merged
into one it might, perhaps be as
we'll. One bill provides that the
school site OF thses consolidated dis
trict shall be not less than ten acre.,
to be devoted to crops, the planting
of shade and fruit trees, etc. 1t also
provides that premium Of two
thousand dollars each shall be given
to the first ton consolidated districts
formed and meeting the require
ments of the law. The other bill
provides what would seem good
method for bringing about consoli-
dation, and would remove many
difficulties that now stand in the
way. It will take time to bring about
these changes but there is every rea
son to believe that they are sure to
come and when they do come they
will come to stay. In every town
ship there ought to be piece Of
ground which shall be public proper
ty-a place of public resort for it's
citizens. II these grounds We're
neatly kept, and were shady and or
namental trees planted, it would
tend to cultivate refined tastes a.
mong the people, and would also fos-
ter ability and good feeling a.
mong neighbor. Whatever tends to
the elevation of our population is q
matter of national Importance, for
fully one half of our people. live IN
the country. 1t is possible to make
the country so attractive that it will
be tho ideal place for home and
We may as we'll give encouragement
to every: measure looking, in that
direction. Robert Shore. I
DoN"y 5E FGOiEx:
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