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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
/ He KONGO FOREST
Unfamiliar Animals That Haunt This
Region of Mystery. 7

Unfamiliar Animals That Haunt This
Region Of Mystery.
The mightiest forest of which the
human race has any knowledge today
Is that Of the Kongo. 1t is a region
Of impenetrable mystery concerning
which accounts have been so strange.
that until the past few years they
have been deemed incredible. But re-
cent discovery has transformed scien-
tifc incredulity into measure of be-
lief. Thus on the basis of Sir Harry
Johnston's explorations of Uganda a
giant ape larger than the gorilla is
lenizen of this tremendous forest re-
gion. There, too, are animals of a
quite unfamiliar kind, notably the
okapi The forest seems to be the re-
sort of the five horned giraffe, the
tallest mammal in the world. The
hugest elephants, bearing tremendous
tusks, are there. The largest fish
found in all Africa haunt the streams
| meandering through the receSses OF
this forest. Lions seem not to pene-
trate into the thick growth Of the jun
gle Whereabouts. The forest leopards
, are arboreal, catching monkeys for
their food.
| The curiosity of the mighty forest is
unquestionably the okapi, large and
seemingly new mammal, discovered
by Sir Harry Johnston. In his books
OF travel Stanley told of an animal Of
ass-like appearance existing in the
dense forest which was caught in
pits. The occurrence Of anything like
a quadruped of the equine sort in the
| thickness of an impenetrable forest
! seemed so anomalous that no scientist
OF standing would credit the POSSIBLE
| ity; hence the determination of Sir
Harry Johnston to nvestigate.-Cur-
! rent Literature
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
Route Two

The largest barn in Indian Lake
Township has just been completed
and is located on Langseth Bros
property.
Miss Katie Pfeil has. taken a two
months vacation, and is visiting with
friends and relatives at Laporte City,
Iowa.
John Nystrom fell off from his
wagon a few days ago and was Sc.
verely hurt, but at the latest learning
he was improving.
Miss May Schuck, who has beer
visiting at Lake Park since Christ
mas, will return home in few DAYS
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
Bible School

The following is a program for a
Bible term to be held in the Brethren
church, in Elk. This school is to be
opened Jan. 9th at 10 a. m. Four
lessons are to be given each day for
ten days. Lessons are as follows:
l. Old Testament History. The
object of this lesson is to teach US
how to study the old testament, d.
viding it into differeet periods and
acquainting ourselves as fully as We
can with each period.
2. Life and journeys of Christ.
8. Acts of the A Apostles.
4. Sunday School Pedagogy.
Sermons will be preuched on the
following topics:
Sunday morning, Jan. 26th, Mt.
Zion, the JOY of the whole earth.
Evening. Books, what and how to
read them.
Feb IND, morning, Walking with
God.
q Evening, How we got the Bible.
To be illustrated by chart.
The following questions are to be
answered:
1. Where did our Bible come
from?
2. How did we get it?
8. Is our Bible the same the an
Gent christians read? H..
4. Were the contents of this Bible
we now have in the hands of the
Apostles? =. i.
5. Is the Old Testament which we
have the same our Lord had9
All are invited to these services.
Stud J TO show myself approved unto
God, IT Tim. 2: Is.
e The class is to bs cond ucted ~
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PRO GRAM OF sEXA ANNA TlONS
For Common School Certificates
January 80 and 81: and


For Common School Certificates
January 80 and 81, and
February
THURSDAY, JANUARY 80
(First Grade Studies
A. M.-8:UO Enrolment
8:15 Geometry
1000 Physics
P. M.-l:30 Algebra
s:l5 Physical Geography OF
General History
Agriculture may be taken at anv
one of above periods, and NAV be
substituted for either Geometry or
Physical Geography.
FRIDAY, JANUARY..3l
(Second Grade Studjes)
A. M.-8:00 Enrolment
$50 Professional Test
$50 Spelling
1000 Arithmetic
P. M.-1:15 Geography
2:l5 Composition and zen.
manship
Reading
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
(Second Grade Studies ContinueI
A. M.-8:0O U. S. History
9:45 English Grammar
l1:30 Music
P. Mills Physiology Hygiene
2:45 Civjos
400 Drawing
Examinations will be held on the
above dates at the following places
Court House, Worthington; Public
School building, Adrian; Public
School building, Ellsworth.
All persons intending to teach and
all teachers whose certificates expire
before September l, 1908, should at.
teni these examinations.
Applicants should bring pens and
ink. Paper will bA furnished by the
examiner.
l.. W. ABBOTT,
Jan. 6, 1908. County Superintendent
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
YeOmen Officers Installed.

The Yeomen had a delightful meet.
ing at the homestead hall Monday
evening, Jan. 20. AT 6 o'clock a hot
turkey supper was served, after which
class of new candidates were given
the initiatory work. The homestead
was ably assisted in this work by
State Manager j.. 81. Murphy, of
Owatonna, who was present. At the
close of the initiation ceremonies j.
E. Van Wrinkle, of Colorado Springs,
Co.,, National Lecturer, gave one of
the best lectures ever given in our
city. This lecture was free for all
and those who we're not present miss
ed a great treat. Mr.. Van Wrinkle
stands high on the lecture platform,
and Worthlngton is the only home
stead he will visit in Southwestern
Minnesota, as he spends but two
weeks in the the state.
The following officers have been
elected for the coming year and in
stallation was held Jan. 6:
FOreman-L. ". Abbott
Master of Ceremonies H.Bark-
lew.
Co1respondent-Miss Matte Hast
ings.
Master of Accounts e, C.Pannell.
Chaplain-Mrs. Eta Stanton.
Overseer-Mrs. A. J. Collins.
Watchman-Adolph Amundson.
Sentioel-J. F.. Norris.
Guard-Geo. E. Tryon.
Lady Rowena-Mrs. E. G. Pannell.
Lady Rebecca-Mrs. Alma Peter
son.
Courier-Mrs. Sophia Sterling.
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Adrian
From the Democrats:

From the Democrat:
Bert D. Grapes of Adrian, and Miss
Clara Graf, of Lismore, were quietly
married in Worthington, Tuesday af-
terneon. Jan. ID.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Erickson
went to Ft. Dodge, a., Saturday to
visit Mrs. Brickson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burnam. Mr.. Erickson re-
turned Wednesday, but Mrs. Brick
son will remain for longer visit.
The directors of the Adrian Co.
Operative Grain Company held a
meeting Tuesday afternoon and de-
cided to handle -four and feed from
this time on. Under the circumstan-
ces, the business of the company has
been quite satisfactory thus far.
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Bige10w.

Mr.. B. B. Burton will give lee.
ture in the Methodist church next
Tuesday evening, Jan. 28th. This
will be the last number Of the lecture
course, given in Bigelow, this winter
The entertainments so far have been
highly satisfactory and the manage
ment are very we'll pleased with the
support that has been accorded them
The course this year has consisted OF
three entertainments and it is hoped
that this can be increased to five next
year.
Bigelow Camp of Modern Wood
man gave public installation last
Saturday evening. After the 1nstalla-
tion ceremonies a supper was served
to the many friends attending. Cow
ers we're LAID for about eighty people
and everybody voted the Woodman
delightful entertainers. The Camp
will initiate six new members next
Saturday evening.
R. H. Wicks and wife departed for
Hot Springs, Neb., Tuesday to visit
with Mrs. Wick's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Metcalf.
M. j. Hubbard's father is here from
Alsester, S. D., visiting.
Ethel Lindsey is on the sick list.
Miss May Holland went to Worth
ington Sunday SO as to be ready for
school Monday.
There is quite a number of people
on the sick list here, but several are
improving.
The dance given Saturday night
was not we'll attended,.
Robert Lutz is here visiting with
the August and Henry Klessig fami-
Lies.
A fine little girl came to gladden.
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sal
strom on Thursday, January 10th.
The rural carrier gives thanks to
John Nelson for the sack of oats he
gave him.
Mr.. F. Jepkes is moving into the
StrOmner residence.
Len Salstrom of Reading was visit
ing with the John Salstrom family.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
Seward

G. A. Cedarblade lost valuable
horse some time ago.
DR.. McCray, Of Fulda, made pro-
fessional visit at the Thompson home
this week.
J. M. Scriven and c.. @. Booth left
for Chicago with several Car loads OF
cattle and sheep Saturday last.
Lloyd Barnes, Clifford Hollem
Dora Behr and Edith Vail have been
absent from school on account of the
grippe.
Characteristic readings have beer
greatly enjoyed for morning exercises
the past week.
Wait for our social. More anon.
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Leap Year Surprise Party

Miss Nellie Erickson was complete-
ly and pleasantly surprised at the
home of her brother, Chas. Erikson
on Route 5, Tuesday evening, Jan. II.
As it is leap year several OF theyoung
ladies cared for the teams while the
young men took entire charge Of the
refreshments, They proved such ex-
Ecsllent walters that the girls would
like to have them serve the refresh
ments for the rest Of the year There
were. about fifty present and they all
report 8 very pleasant time. 90 ".
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24

Miss Betty Edin, formerly one OF
Indian Lakes popular bellies, but now
OF Minneapolis, is visiting here for a
few days.
Lew Christensen returned on last
Wednesday from visit to his old
home at Audubon, la. He says this
country is financially better off than
that.
Miss Amanda Nystrom left for Wor-
Ellington last week to learn dressmak-
ing.
Joseph Bilsten says he expects to
enlist in the U. S. Army in the near
future.
The Gun Club held it's second shoot
OF the season last Tuesday. Gust
Larson and Albin Bilsten tied for first
place, shooting some better than So
per cent.
q. H. and Peter Nystrom and the
Misses Adelia Hactor and Josie
Thompson were in Brewster Tuesday
inspecting church organ with a view
OF purchasing like one for the Bap.
tist church here.
Rev. Oberg left Thursday for For
est City, a., to assist in the holding
of revival meetings.
Miss Alma Larson returned last
Saturday from visit at the twin cities.
Miss Tillie Larson, who has been in
the employ of the Worthington post
office, returned home last Monday.
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Indian Lake.

Philathea met with Mrs. Hactor on
Friday evening.
Rev. Alden, of Minneapolis, held
a series CT gospel meetings at the
Baptist church from Sunday till
Wednesday evening.
G. R. and Walter Saxon shipped a
car of hogs to Chicago last Tuesday.
John A. Saxon threshed a fine lot
of clover last Monday.
Mr.. Eric Thorep, of Princeton,
Mimi, spent few days the first of
week here visiting friends.
Victor Bilsten is very low with
pneumonia, but it is hoped he will
soon recover.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
Argument For Feathers.

Opposition to the wearing Of feath-
ers in feminine headgear has encoun-
tered an argument which shows that
there are two sides to this as to every
other question. Attention is called to
the fact that were the practice of
wearing feathers to be abandon ned to-
morrow 10000 girls would be At once
thrown out Of employment id Paris
alone. A champion of the vorking
girls insists that if bird on a girl
must perish it ought not to be The girl.
New York Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
A SANDER.

A SANDER.
eyes, suh," asserted Colonel Pepper,
II once owned a hen that lived to be
twenty yeahs old, suhr'
"And you lived in Alabama1' said
Mr.. Keene specifically.
Eyes, sub. What has that to d with
it?''
''Well, it proves that the southern
negro has been slandered, that's au.'-
Cleveland Leader.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
Wrong Flavor for Ra+h

A travelling man who sells favor,n.
extracts registered at one of the ,arro
hotels yesterday and told the CLERK
that he wanted a bath. The citv
water was exceedingly muddy. but
the clerk forgot that. Ee assigned the
guest to room with a private bath
attached. Fifteen minutes Later the
clerk was called to the house tele.
phone. 1t was the new arrival who
wanted him. ....:
"Hey." called the travelling man,
you've given me the wrong flavor"
What do you mean?" asked the
puzzled clerk. !. ~~.2.1 f..
. "Hova got q chocolate bath here"
was the reply. Il want vanilla. =
Kansas City Times. ..s:.. *=. I. 5..s !.
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W. II. Lichty, Of " aterloo, Ia Suit
able charts and maps will be used
during the lessons SO as to make the
work plain to every searcher into the
truths of Gods book. +
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
Considerate.

Considerate.
In country church one Sab bath,
as the congregation were rising FIR the
first hymn, an old lady entered the
church at the same time. She he'd up
her hand, exclaiming: Keep yer seats.
Losh, ye medina arise, though 1 have
come in."-London Express.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-01-24
MOBILES COUNTY NOTES

comfortable portion of this worlds
goods, by thrift and perseverance,
and are now able to enjoy life with
no fear of the wolf coming to the
door.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20
No Provision For Poor

This ideal paternal governm ment in Alaska makes no provision for the care of the indigent sick, and none for the burial of pauper dead. Men in Alaska as elsewhere, through misfor- tune or improvidence become ill oF crippled or cease to live, without doi- lar to provide for themselves or their remains, and the burden falls upon the nearest charitable persons.
 Congress has never had time to amend the lame Alaska code so as to make provision for the poor because it has been-too busy passing laws to ex- empt the salmon packers from tax ation. Congress and the executive arm of the government are spending good deal of money trying to main- tain bastard republic in Cuba and helping Pierpont Morgan build rail- road in the Philippines and they have to retrench somewhere.
 It is clear of course that men have no rl2nL C0 go Droke ln Alaska ana that it is largely the incapable, im- provident and dissipated that commit that ofense, but what are you going to do about it? Admitting that a help. 1 less sick man or pauper's corpse de- serves no sympathy, are not the living entitled to some consideration? Such men;will get sick in hotels and lodging houses or whilei- warming. chairs in saloon. Is the proprietor to throw them into the.. street like old shoes? Or if a man dies is the corpse to be pitched into the street?
 A heavy burden is imposed, on the doctors and. hospitals by this barbar- ous system of government; or more properly speaking misgovernment, in Alaska. A doctor cannot refuse to attend sick man and he often finds a corpse on his hands which he must bury because nobody will take it off his hands.
 A philosopher like Mir. Dooley and two or three Chinamen could in 8 week frame a better system of laws for Alaska than the federal govern ment has devised in "A years of casual legislation.-Valdez Prospector.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

The stern wheel steamer Julia B., which was launched several weeks ago at Ballard, is having her machinery installed at the city dock in Ballard. The vessel is 160 feet long, 38 feet beam, and will draw P inches of water. It was built for use on the Yukon river in Alaska and is the property of the Yukon River Trading and Trans portation Company, and will make headquarters at St.S Michael. It was built by Cook. and Lake. The, engines will be 800-horse power and tho vessel will be rated at 511 tons net. On the upper deck are twelve staterooms: with accommodations for forty passen- gers. The steamer will cost S75,OO0 completed and will go to Alaska under, it's own steam in couple of weeks. It will tow up two large barges, built by Cook & Lake, each 140X39 feet, with tonnage of 322 tons each.-P. 1.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

Before leaving Seattle for Ketchikan, where he was given the nomination for congress by one branch of the republican party, John w. Corson made the following statement: By the ordinance of 1787 all of the Vest ern territories of that time without legis lative assemblies were not only guaranteed full territorial form of government, but were promised event ual statehood upon showing popula- tion of 5000 people. This ordinance has been followed by the government without fail until the question of insu- lar pos sessions came up several years ago, when it was decided that non. contiguous territory could not obtain statehood. Inasmuch as the congress has given Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippine islands self.government, there is DO good reason why Alaska, which is populated entirely by Ameri- can citizens, should not have a local legislature. Surely a'man has not got to bear arms against a government to be extended the highest franchise within the gift of that government, as, is the case with the Philippine island ers."
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

you play Pool-the best tables in Alaska are at Chas. Rosswog's, Hunter Block, Front street, Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

If you are looking for folding bed, Jensen the Second street hardware man, has three different kinds. Look at them right away.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

F. Wolland, the Juneau tailor, is re- ceiving shipments on almost every boat of the latest weaves for spring and summer wear.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

Prices that compare with Eastern prices, and goods that are the very best at the Kemmis Jewelry Store, Front street, Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1908-05-20

Imported Beer s4.o0 per case at the Log Cabin.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-23
HORSE BREAKS THRU
ICE ON new DITCH

What might have proved a sad
accident was experienced last Sun
day afternoon by the Freed young
folks of the town of Fahlun. They
had been in attendance at a social
gathering in Roseland, and on their
way home had the misfortune of
breaking thru the ice on the Co.'S
mos-Lake Lillian ditch, on which
they were driving. Suddenly one
of the horses broke thru the ice and
brought the vehicle to a sudden
stop. The water in the ditch at
that place is eight feet deep, and it
was a miracle that both horses did
not go down, in which case it is al
most certain that the entire rig
would have gone under the ice.
The rig was a covered one, which
would have made it difficult for the
occupants to get out. The occu-
pants were Messrs. Ernest, Albin
and Arthur and Miss Hulda Freed.
A neighbor was Immediately called
upon, and the horse was soon
brought out. After spending a
few hours at the accommodating
neighbor's place getting warm and
participating in a sumptuous hot
lunch, the party proceeded home.
thanking their stars for having 50
easily escaped possible sad result.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-23
NORW. LUTH. SYNOD CHURCH.

NORW. LUTH. SYNOD CHURCH..
Christmas day there will be SER
vices at the Willmar church at
lO:30 a. m. Dec. 26 saturdays.
services at the Solomon Lake church
at 1890 a. m. The same evening
the Christmas tree festival will be
held at the Willmar church at $780,
Sunday, Dec. q, services at the
Willmar church at 1920 a. m.
The children of the Sunday school
at the Solomon Lake church will
have their Christmas tree festival
the same evening at 7 o'clock.
The East Vinje Ladies society meets
with Mrs. Grangaard on Tuesday.
Dec. 29.
The Young Peoples society meets
in the church basement Tuesday
evening at 8:15. Refreshments
will be served by Jonette, Nordahl
and Olof Thorpe, and Nellie, Lena,
Marie and Smith Botnen.
New Years day services in Nor
wegian at the Willmar church at;
1920 a. m. B
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-23
m}ij|ElrE }ij \ M EYELLAaS'EIz9EsH{2 E}XY|ELMAR2 2IzEH J
y ''%@]4!sss!!! IL &I!yY

George Engle was absent two
days last week on account of sick
ness.
Miss Ella Merryman of Kerk how
en- visited school Tuesday with Ma
belle Odell.
All the High school teachers ex-
cept Miss Lange went to their re-
spective homes to spend the holi-
days.
The Sophomores were all greatly
worried last week because they had
that awful test on originals in
geometry.
Jacob Florcn, William Linn and
Leonard Larson left on Friday for
their respective homes to spend the
holidays.
Oswald Grangaard of the Senior
class was absent all last week. He
is acting as bookkeeper for Mr.. G.
O. Sand at Appleton.
The usual literary program was
omitted last Friday afternoon, and
school was dismissed at three
O'Clock instead Of 3:45.
All the acts of the Merchant of
Venice Up to Date" were practiced
last week. The play will be given
the first week after the holidays.
Friday the Virgil class made can
dy and wrote poems. The poems
will be sent to- Hazel Lien, who is
sick at her home on Litchfeld av-
enue.
Gothard Lindholm of Lafayette,
Minn., who has been attending
school here. returned to his home
Friday. He will not return to COM
plete his course here.
Il tell you it's great to be a
Junior" was said by every men,
ber of the chemistry class last week
Friday. Both chemistry divisions
spent two periods making candy
instead of recitlng.
John H. Styles, president of the
Senior class. resigned last week and
said that under no consideration
would he reconsider his resignation.
But at meeting held last Thurs
day he again promised to act as
president.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-23
SuVERMAN'S TAILOR
SHOP WAS A'BLAZE

A blaze at Silverman's tailor shop
Thursday evening about 9:3O o'clock
caused good deal of damage to
the stock. The fire was discovered
by Geo. O'Neil, and he and a num-
Der of men who happened to be in
the Christensen confectionery store
Immediately went to work, succeed
ing in short time in extinguish-
ing the flames. The origin of the
fire is a mystery. 1t evidently
started between a gasoline stove
and coal stove used for heating
irons. There was about half a gal
lon of ga~oline in the tank, but
somehow it didn't explode. When
the blaze as out the gasoline was
boiling hot, and the top of the tank
in which it was contained had melt
ed clear off. The entrance door
was found open. altho Lewis Silver
man, son Of the proprietor, says
he locked it about $40 o'clock
The shop has been closed since the
fire, and will remain closed until
shortly after the holidays, pending
a settlement with the insurance
companies. The loss, estimated al
between $500 and $500, is fully
covered by insurance, in the Liver
pool, London and Globe, for which
A. H. Brown is local agent, and
the Central Mutual Fire Insurance
company, represented here by Lewis
Rerp