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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
Thirty-Three Years in Mobiles Go.
The Event Celebrated By Reunion of the
Myers-Hansberger Families. ':,

hearty welcome in which ne ex-
pressed his happiness at having all
present at this celebration. It made
everyone else happy tusee him 20
happy. y ~,;>s
The annual memorial service was
conducted by the Rev. Il. A. Cahoon
my Heavenly Home" was sung
and the pastor in few we'll chosen
words spoke Of the deceased men,
bers of the families and called at
tention to the great reunion in the
heavenly home when the partings
on earth are DER. This serv ice
was closed with singing ''Shall we
meet beyond the rivers" Dolly and
Beulah Hansberger closed the morn
ing program with a pretty instru-
mental duet.
Che dinner hour was a revela-
tion. The Gophers were bashful
at first but when they eaw Hoosiers
and Buckeyes start in at a lively
rate the westerners went to work as
if they really meant it. And if
there is any company that can beat
a Mobiles county crowd at a table the
probability is that they come from
the regions of the. Wabash or the
Ohio. The toasts were even better
than that big dinner which is
praise enough. Attorney E. e.
Wilson as toastmaster went through
bis part Of the program like MAJOR
general. Attorney Roddis of Pipe
stone, Mrs. Il. W. Wilson, Miss Alta
Myers, Of Indiana, who spoke for
the Hoosiers. Attorney: Carlos Dow
and Rev. g. A. Cahoon were among
the speakers. The things'they said
covered a variety of subjects and
would fill a fair sized book They did
credit to themselves and the occa-
sion and d eligh the crowd.
In tho afternoon Col. J. A. Town
had his innings, he went to bat with
his coat.:off and made the home plate
in time for supper. His subject was
"Pioneer Days" and in his own en-
tertainlng way told the visitors
some very interesting things about
the hardships and the joy of pioneer
life on the jprairies OF the west.
The "'Football Boys were on
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for Hoosiers, Buckeyes and Gophers
to become acquainted and to act as
though they had known each other
all their lives. Col. j. A. Town
sta ted the secret Of it by saying
'The Hansbergers' friends are our
friends.''
The program had been carefully
arranged and was all that could be
desired for such au occasion.
Mr.. Myers, a brother of Mrs. Hans.
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B'"''e Photo Residence Of John Hansbereer Lra Township

Under the shade of those same
maple trees, now grown tall and
stately, from the seed planted with
their own hands, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hansberger last Thursday gathered
about two hundred Of their friends
to celebrate the occasion marking
a third of a century Of progress, toll
and prosperity, and to, welcome a
large company Of relatives from the
east who were coming for the pur-
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Group Of Visiting Relatives Family Reunion

berger, presided and did it with all
the grace of q native of the old
Buckeye state on Minnesota soil.
Every body sung America, as only
America can be sung. Rev. G. A.
Cahoon, pastor of the Methodist
church, offered the invocation.
Master DonaldsWilson, the youngest
grandchild ~Sade everybody .''wel-
come to Grandpa's 3 house" and Mr..
John Hansberger spoke for himself
and family in most cordial and
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meut, and also of the other mem-
bers of the Stoddard Post and the
Relief Corps, who were particl'
pants in the festivities OF the occa-
sior.
Above the gate leading to the
house was placed greeting of hand
come design that gave assurance
to all at a cordial welcome await
ing them. A large tent provided
with platform and seats was ar
ranged for the presentation of the
program which was continued
throughout the day. A number of
tables arranged in the yard were
suggestive of the fact that Hans
berger hospitality always includes
a square meal. 1t didn't take long
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Photo by Blume

pose Of family reunion and to
look upon the great and growing
northwest. The day was all that
could be desired, a typical Septem-
Der day in Minnesota and the
guests began arriving early. They
found everything in readiness for
their coming, The American Flag
foared to the breeze in the front
yard tribute to the patriotism and
heroism OF Private John Hansber-
ger uf the Seventeenth Ohio Regi-
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For the benefit OF those who IN
Mr.. Shell refers to we append it he,
"'false statements. The circular il
1t has been frequently alleged that
the sympathies Of the senator from
Mobiles were with the corporations
and against the interests Of the peo.
pie. That this is true is disclosed
by his record as given in the senate
journal. During the last session OF
the legislature the following mea-
sures designed as q check upon cor
porations or to make them deal
justly with the public were before
the senate and Senator Shell either
voted against the bills, failed to vote
or assisted in smothering them to
death in the committee of which he
is q member. In no case did he
vote in the interest of the people
whose vote he now seeks for re-.
election. Read the record: 49,.
y s. F. No. 81. A bill for an act
fixing the maximum rate of charge
for carrying passengers over any
railroad in the State Of Minnesota,
to prohibit the granting to-, or use
by, any person OF any free pass or
special privilege withheld from any
other person and fixing penalty
for the violation thereof. In
definitely postponed by a vote of "a
to ~, Shell being one OF the 81 vot-
ing to kill the bill, Journal of the
Senate, 1905, page 544. Date OF
vote March "a, 1905.
A bill for an act fixing the liability
for damages sustained through the
negligence Of fellow servant of
any Railroad Go. within the state,
and fixing the burden of proof in
actions commenced under the pro-
visions of this act. Referred to
committee on. railroads and motion
to place on general orders for
passage, killed by vote Of ~ to q,
Shell voting to kill the bill. s. F.
No. 434. s. J. 1923.
A bill. for an act proposing con-
vention to revise the constitution
of the state of Minnesota, was killed
by a vote OF 20 to 10, Shell voting
against the. BILL S.. E. 9. s. j.
1142. .-@ -:| 7-;~ y
s. F. 81. A bill for an act to
authorize the construction, lease,
purchase, owuership and operation
of telephone systems by municipal
corporations. The bill was killed
by vote of 25 to 81, Shell voting
against it. S. J. $50. April z,
1905, !
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Prize Winners at State Fair J.
At the; state fairWilliam Malcolm

\ AT inc 6C8Co 1A1E w lllAam MdICO1u 6
herd Of Duroc Jersey swine won
much praise and some good places
as prize winners, taking the first
premium. for buars 2 years old and
over; sweepstakes for boar, any age ;
sweepstakes for SOW with largest
number and best litter Of pigs; first
premium for, best SOW and litter of
any breed; first premium for brood
SOW and litter of lard type; third,
for breeding SOW two years old and
over; third for herd any age. This
establishes the fact that Mr.. NAL
colm's. herd is the equal Of any in
the north west. ..%. #.#t#
The herds of Fl. Gruvor and Il. E.
Bly, Ut Brewster also came in for q
share Of the premiums. =
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As it Looks to Us.

Dan Shell is certainly beaten.
His own actions show it. In every
village and every township in No.
bles county good men, leading men
are for S. 3. Bedford. In Shells
home town OF Worthlngton many of
the leading people are working hard
for Bedford with good prospects of
a large majority for him. Bed
ford's town is solid for him and he
is strong in all the western part of
the county as we'll as some of the
eastern parts. Shell said two years
ago that ''you Murray county fel-
lows must eat crow, and after
election he asked how we liked it.
Now boys is the time to answer
him, vote for Bedford, a better,
mao in every way, than She'll. The
big buffer political boss has lost his
grip in Mobiles county and if Mobiles
don't want him why should Murray
tail him up. He has had all the
honors due him. He should with
draw.-Fulda Republican.
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Write P. A. Chistianson Hin
ckley Minn., for booklet descrip-
tive of the Hinokly District in the
land of the Big Red Glover. Spec
ial inducements to actual settlers.
Don't consider locating any where
else until you have looked over the
Hinckly District. ss.} 10 J.
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S. Haffey, brakeman on the Rock
Island, sustained a fracture of his
right arm at the elbow joint, while
engaged in coupling cars. ut this
place, Wednesday, His injuries
were given temporary dressing by
local surgeon, after which he
returned to his home at Estherville,
Iowa.
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For benefit those who not have seen che
append herewith show that have made
false statements" The circular is as follows:
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Yours very truly, 5. B.'Beotor0, .
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

They were guided by a dark son OF the DESERT
who was seated with graceful carelessness on
lofty and primitive saddle on the foremost
camel His sturdy bare limbs swung with the
motion OF the camel's long steps. He was num-
ming to himself in that plaintive monotone
which the Arab thinks so musical
The country as we approached Bethlehem
seemed much more prosperous than that we had
seen nearer Jerusalem. There were vineyards
and olive groves in great abundance, and neatly
terraced gardens showing the industry OF the
BethIehemites From the plain below, Beth
lehem is picturesque little town. 1t nestes on
the summit of a long, narrow hill stretching
down on the sides of a narrow ridge which
shoots out from the central chain of the Judean
Mountains The steep slopes below the village
are carefully terraced. These terraces sweep
in graceful curves around the ridge from top to
bottom In the valleys we saw grain fields, and
we recalled that Bethlehem was noted for these.
and was named account of them House of
Bread 1t is significant that H. called
Himself the Bread Of Life was Heth-
lehem.
AS we ascended the hill leading up to the
town the most prominent building to be seen
was the Church of the Nativity, surrounded by
the convent buildings. 1t rises like some baro-
NAL castle. goomily and grandly on the steepest
side of the hill. We entered the town by
crooked and narrow street, with houses almost
arched here and there. The quaint bal
comics projecting forward gave the town
medRval appearance, but the fiat rooted houses
built of white limestone and partly cut in the
rock. reminded that were in the Orient
We dismounted in the large market place op
posite the convent. 1t crowded with gayly
dressed persons, all awaiting entrance to the
church. At once a troop of boys came running
toward US. They were dressed in many colored
garments, and wore red fezes over their dark
locks. Bright red leather shoes covered their
stOckingless feet We let them hold our horses
while made way TO the church. AL
around the building were yenders OF relics, who
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

tried hard to tempt US to buy some OF the
chaplets and crosses and small pictures carved
in olive wood and in mother of pearl by the
villagers.
The scene in the market place was certainly
an interesting one. Christians from all coun-
tries of the East were here cOngregated, dressed
in festival attire While waiting for the cere-
mony of the night. we saw natives killing sheep
for their evening meal after the service in the
church. The people all seemed TO be in a state
of excitement and anticipatic0 o. hey spoke in
a variety of languages. 80, had one
joyful thought in common T. He ami
versary of Christ's birth. nj this l. 'he town
where He born"
The women had brought all their children TO
witness the ceremony. We noticed how beauti-
full the Bethlehem women were. with their large
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
WHERE CHRIST VAS BORN
In the Church of the Nati0ity at
Bethlehem ON Christmas EUe.
BY Evangeline Ben-OlieL.

In the little town of Bethlehem. long years
ago, a Babe born In the manger Of an
Oriental inn
Tomorrow. the sun sinks In the west over
that spot thousands of pilgrims win gather
thither from every land where Christ Is wor-
shipped From the cold steppes of Russia to the
sunny slopes of Italy, and from the south of The
Caucasian Mountains TO picturesque Spain. and
even from across the blue Atlantic. they come to
visit the grotto where the Christ Child lay.
These visitors from afar, speaking various
tongues, and attired each in the garment of his
own country, join the native Christians. and to-
gether they travel from Jerusalem to the little
modern town of Bethlehem in Judea.
Here within the Church of the Nativity stand
ing on the alleged site of the manger where Mary
laid her newborn Babe, they witness the pict-
uresque midnight ceremony which ushers in
Christmas Day.
The Patriarch of Jerusalem and all the high
dignitares of the Church attend this great ser
vice of the year in Official paraphernalia, accom-
panied by their retinues.
Soon after sunset one Christmas Eve we
mounted horses preparatory to taking this
Journey to Bethlehem. The road which leads
from Jerusalem TO Bethlehem, lying five miles
south. is of tho best in the country leading
through a rolling pain covered with stony fields,
with an occasional olive grove vineyard,
hemmed in by bare mountains
That Christmas Eve was perfect moonlight
night. The dcIae Of the sky bright with
the wonderful radiance of an Eastern night
which enabled to see the surrounding coun-
try clearly. In the east were the beautiful
mountains of Moab. at the foot of which we y
portion of the Dead Sea glistening in the
moonlight We could even discern the river
Jordan, like silver thread in the valley. Per
feet stiffness brooded the landscape.
AS the greater number of pilgrims and visitors
go TO Bethlehem in the daytime, we were COM
paratively alone on our journey We met
group on the road which interested us greatly
an elderly walkino beside a woman who
was on a donkey, holding in her arms babe
wrapped in swaddng clothes. 1t suggested
Joseph and Mary on their way to Egypt We
also saw a shepherd strolling home, leading his
sheep over the stony hills playing his David's
harp as he went. From time TO time he called
to his wandering sheep in the language peculiar
to the shepherd. Some people have thought
that the first Christmas could not have been
really in December, because it would have been
too cold for the shepherds in the field. Living
IN Palestine, realizes that this is not the
case, for after the heavy rains in November the
flowers blossom and the shepherds lead
their nocls out to pasture. 1t rarely SHOWS
there.
AS We wound our way along the dusty road
we heard bells tinkling in the distance. and We
saw some dark objects coming toward US.
On their drawing nearer we could tell that
they were camels by their slow. swaying steps.
There was long string of tho "A to one an
other carrying loads of Jerusalem.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-15
be substantially cooled.

be substantially cooled.
Il have no more federation what
ever for the insolent demand OF
these yellow gentry on the Pacific
coast to force upon California the
institution of mixed schools than
would have for an obnoxious half
breed negro of this country who
would advocate such a situation
The fact is, between the mulattc
of our country here and the Cal
ifornia Jap, | have a kindlier feel
ing for our American mulatto.
What the Jap wants to be given
to understand, and that emphatic
ally, is that we do not hesitate fol-
one moment to give prompt and
forcible expression upon his chip
on-the-shoulder' brand of insolence
and impudence on this or any other
question, national or international
that may arise"
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A the Theatres

one of whom has been seen in
Spokane before. The Gordon,
Vidocq and Flynn trio are three
Irish comedians who have been the
laughing hit Of nearly every bill
they have been on. The Prentice
trio do some good acrobatic stunts,
but their singing and dancing Is
also a feature of their act. Claire
Maynard Is a prima donna whose
singing Of new and old melodies
captivates her audiences. Miss
Maynard is said to have sweet
voice. Kipe and Kippe mingle
comedy with Juggling. AS jugglers
OF heavy articles they are said to
be the finest ever seen at the
Washington. George Armstrong
shows how easy it is to capture
and keep the attention Of an au-
dience without the help of make
up. Charles Altman will sing BE
side the Old Oak Gate,r with new
illustrations. The moving pictures
will show two films, And Her
Name Was Maud" and "Mutiny
Aboard Ship"
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en-. She said that on the previous
day she had given the children PEN
MES with which they had obtained
candy from the slot machines. She
believed that the arsenic was in
the sweets.
The detectives heard story
that Mrs. Carey was in love with a
strange man who had frequently
called at the house.
Though entirely intangible, the
detectives took this as possible
motive, and the little woman, mad
ly protesting her innocence, was
taen to Jail pending a further in
yestigation. A chemical analysis
of the stomachs of the two children,
rrs called, it is said, enough arsenic
20 have illed half dozen adults.
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DID MRS. CAREY GIVE ARSENIC THAT KILLED.
HER LITTLE ONES AND SEVERAL 9TH Frs?

spinster brother and sister, at 1912
, Hamilton st.
Mrs. Carey obtained work wash
ing windows in factories in the
neighborhood and assisted the
Cooks in their business.
On Aug. ID last Cecilia Cook died
suddenly. The police claim they
have witness who will testify that
just beforo Miss Cook expired she
had drank cup CT tea which had
been prepared fer her by Mrs.
Carey, and that the woman's last
wordt, were. Il feel that tea has
poisoned me. l feel it coming on
A policy for $3.50 was carried
upon Cecilia Cooks life. When
the Cooks were in financial straits
Mrs. Carey had paid the dues, and
Immediately after Miss Cooks
death she collected the principal.
A physician made out a death GER
tificate giving the cause as heart
disease.
For several years Patrick Cook
had carried $500 policy upon his
life. One month following his Sis
ters death he expired suddenly,
supposedly of ureamia, and Mrs.
Carey collected the principal again.
Mrs. Carey continued to conduct
the boarding house, and the neigh.
bors declare that she was affec-
tionately disposed to her three
children-Mary, years; Annie, 6;
and Edward, 8. She bought toys
for them. dressed them nicely, SEM
the elder children to school, and
SO great was her devotion that it
became q matter of neighborhood
gossip.
At this time Mrs. Carey was
known to have policies for $50 Oh
the lives of each of the children,
paying 5 cents week upon each
policy.
On Nov. II the three children
weer taken violently ill. Their
symptoms clearly indicated poison.
ing. A physician was called, and
though he labored desperately to
save the lives of the youngsters,
Mary and Annie died withll a few
hours OF each other. After lying in
a precarious condition for several
days Edward recovered
The coroner and detectives found
the mother apparently grief strick-
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CHUCK A few JAPS into
THE SEA, SAYS mud

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Con-
gresham Sidney f. Mudd, of Mary
land. Is eating fire and drinking sui
phuric acid on the Jap question. He
wouldn't conciliate this side of hell.
He'd be pleased to personally hist
a couple Of Japs into the Pacific
ocean and tell 'em to swim for
home. Says Mudd:
II do not think that Japanese
conditions should be tolerated for
Ia minute In movement seeking
to encourage the admission OF
these over-assertive, smartish. man.
nish fellows into social juxtaposl-
ton with the white children of
California.
4 would order them out, and per-
emtporily do it. and IL they did not
get out without getting fussy about
ii | should feel inclined to push a
few hundred of them into the Pa
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go still boasts. He has never been
excelled as a field goal kicker.
He Is fast. His trainers claim
he would have been a 10 second
man had he taken an interest In
running. AS 1t is. he comes mighty
captains who can boast of the gen
eralship he has displayed in hand
ling the Chicago team. He proved
his worth when the new rules
came. Under the old rules he had
been landed as the mainstay OF
his team. When the change came
Eckersall was more of a factor
than ever.
The arrival of Eckersall at Chi
cago marked the revival of foot
ball there. Last year his team won
the Western championship.
That she lost to Minnesota this
year is attributed to the fact THAI
the game was played in a rain
and the ball was in such a condi
ton he could not kick.
Here is what Coach Stage, the
former Yale star, says of him:
"He is the greatest football
player | ever saw" And Stage Is
in as coed a position to Judge as
any football player or coach in
America.
That Eckersall was appreciated
by Chicago was attested by tbs
ovation he received in his last
game
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THE AUDITORIUM.

The Shirley Co. will present
something new in the line of en-
tertainment next week. Under
the City Lights" is comedy melo'
drama that has made fortune for
the author, Ullie Akerstrom, the
author of "Our New Girl and
other comedies. Miss Shirley will
make her appearance as Rags,
an adopted waif of the streets. She
has been adopted by Tom and
Jerry, two poor but honest work
men. Their difference of opinion
and diverse ideas Of how to raise
the girl and her tom-boy antics
furnish much amusement. There
are enough serious lines in the
play to make 1t story of inter
est. A plot to rob blind girl OF
an Inheritance. murder and an
escape from an asylum are some
of the situations In the story Miss
Adams as the Irish washerwoman
and Jack Amory as the street
cleaner will help to amuse the au
dience. The play will be the at
traction all week, with the usual
Saturday matinee.
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WORLD
LOSES STAR

With the passing of the 1906 foot
ball season ends the career of Wal
ter Eckersall, star all around per-
former in the football world, who
graduates from Chicago university
next spring. Twice he has been
chosen as a member Of the All
American team, and critics in all
sections have been almost unani.
nous in giving him the laurels for
individual playing.
He lacks none of the qualifica.
tons of a great football player.
He's a star kicker. In fact he is
the best in this line in recens
years-bar non-and outshinea
even Herscberger. of whom Chica
close to that mark without any
special training in that line.
He is "heady." There are few
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Is. -
Either frightful wrong has been
done Mrs. Bridget Carey, whom
tie police have locked up il,
Moyamensing prison, or she is one
of the most remarkable criminal
characters of the day. =.
It Is alleged by the police that
this little woman. who shows no
trace of viciousness, is guilty OF
having poisoned her husband, her
three pretty children, two friends,
and perhaps others, for the pur-
pose of obtaining few paltry dol.
lars for which their lives were in
sured.