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8ATUBDAY. MARCH 14, 1874.
SALUTATORY.
The recent suspension of the A -pany
VANCE, and transfer of its editor to a
different field of labor, renders it neces
sary for others to discharge the duties
of the editorial chair. The present pro
prietors of the ADVANCE (Miller, Hum
iston&Co.) have opened negotiations
with a gentleman in an eastern city,
and we are warranted in saying
that he will, in all probability, take
charge of the office at an early
day—not asan employee, but as one ofdy
its proprietors. Being a practical prin
ter as well as a competent editor, he
will prove a valuable accession to the
enterprise.
There seems to be an opinion enter
tained by many that the present pro
prietors of the ADVANCE desire to con
fine its publication exclusively to
theGoods
interests of the National Colony.—
Now we are authorized to say that such
is-not the fact, and a suspension of
judgment is asked until this opinion is
contradicted by actual demonstration.
The chief aim is to make the AD -to
VANCE the true and unflinching repre
sentative of the people's interest. The
(general interest of one is the general
Interest of all. We are in favor of a
free and independent journal, wherein
the honest convictions of all men may
find respectful utterance. A newspa
per should never be prostituted to the
circulation of personal prejudice or
party spite, but should apply criticism
to wrong) as the surgeon applies his
scalpel to ulcers but as to the weak
ness of individuals, it should adhere
tothe motto: "Malice toward none and
charity for all." Pledging our enter
prise to the promtfaion of notice and
the advancement of truth, we frater
nally invite the cooperation of all par
ties interested in the general welfare of
the race.—Ed. pro tern.
POSTPONEMENT OF COURT.
The Spring Session of Court at this
place was indefinitely postponed on ac
count of the entire absence of cases on
the docket. Lawyers as well as doc
tors seem to have a slim show for a pro
fessional living here. We recommend
them to bare the arm and speed the
plow or push the plane, and thus place
themselves in a proper relation to the
future prospects of our country.
LAND OFFICE.
Captain Leonard, of the Jackson
Land Office, was in this city last week
looking up a place of business. He
succeeded in securing a part of
theflax
P. O. building and will close out busi
ness in Jackson on the l*th of next
month and open the Land
fcat
this
place on the 20th much to the gratifi
cation of many hundreds of Uncle
Sam's prospective patrons. From
the deepest and lowest depths of our
soul we feel sorry for Jackson. We al
ways feel bad on funeral occasions but
the change was irrevocable and washimself.ii
not of our choice, but comes in obedi
.ence to the behests of Uncle Sam, who
wished to avail himself of the advan
tages of our fast growing city.
^THE STORM.
The severe storm which visited the
northarn and eastern portions of our
State, Wisconsin an other regions,
failed to put in an appearance in
ourevidenca
much favored locality. We had some
severe storms here last winter, and for
some reason, exaggerated descriptions
of them were pretty well circulated ov
er the Continent but tlias winter has
been uniformly beautiful and free from
storms. Our altitude .and jieculiar re
lationship to surrounding localities, se
cures for us exemption from the climat
ic exigencies encountered in less favor
ed regions. Time will yet demonstrate
that this particular locality poss.sses
more climatic advantages tooth in win
ter and summer than can be found any
where else on the Continent.
The Jackson Repuhlic, speaking of
the removal of the Land Office to Wor
thington, says
"Our Congressman is entitled to
«redit for having used his efforts to
keep the office here as long as it has, es
pecially while the constant teasing and
whining of the egregiously avaricious
Colonists at Worthington has been
poured into his ears in one incessant
atream for two years past."
"Ahl they shall gnaw a file." The
truth is that no attempt was ever made
to have the land office removed to Wor
thington until the early part of the
winter. The three or four counties ly
ing west of Jackson long since felt the
inconvenience of going thirty miles
from the railroad, and to a town which
is virtually on the eastern limit of the
district, to reach the Land Office. Their
case was so clear that they had only to
ask for the removal to secure it.
Miller, Humiston & Co. seem to have
unbounded faith in the agricultural de
partment of the Colony enterprise, as
they have engaged in agricultural
schemes on an extended scale. They
have four large farms under cultivation
which they propose to make the
model farms of the County. The Ochee
dafarm will be in charge of, and under
the supervision of Capt. Miner during
the ensuing year the Okabena farm
will be managed by Mr. Sargent the
Buckeye by Mr, Fletcher, and the City
farm by Wm. H. Sprague. As these
farms are to be cultivated according to
the beat methods known to the agricul
tural art, the results cannot fail to be
of interest to all who are in anywise in
terested in agricultural pursuits,
Immigrants are already arriving with
their teams ready for agricultural ope
rations«o soon as spring is fairly ush
ered in. Their promptness and energy
will receive the reward it so justly mer-
Dr. Barber, of this place, has been
appointed by Gov. Davis as one of the
Trustees of the Soldiers' Orphan's
Home. The appointment hasbeen rat
ified by the Senate, and will meet the
hearty approbation of the Doctor's fel
low townsmen.
On the afternoon of the 11th a com
of twelve teams arrived here from
Luverne and Dell Rapids, and return
ed on the 12th loaded with lumber.
The subscription books of the A -there
VANCE have not yet been turned over
to the present proprietors, and no ar-during
rangements have yet been made with
us by Mr. Stevens to have the unex
pired subscriptions filled and hence
subscribers must look to him to reme
the delinquency.
Nobles County needs a piace of resort
for pleasure seekers. Who will im
prove Graham Lakes and have the most
popular resort on the Continent
Gust Uline passed through this place
last week, en route for Dell Rapids,
where he proposes to engage in the Dry
and Grocery biz on a large scale.
Merchants have faith in the destiny
of our frontier localities. The Depot
at this place is packed from floor to roof
with merchandize, awaiting shipment
Luverne, Iell Rapids and Sioux
Falls.
On the 11th inst. H. D. Bookstaver's
term of office as County Auditor expir
ed, and the books were turned over to
his successor, Mr. Bear. As to the man
ner in which Mr. B. has discharged the
duties of his office, it is only necessary
to say that the State Auditor bears tes
timony that his report to the State of
fice is the most accurate, complete and
best executed of any other report re
ceived from the counties of the State.
Mr. Herron, lumber dealer, of Lu
verne, is importing a heavy supply of
building material to meet the demand
of Rock County next season. Mr. H.ment.
consigns his shipments to this point by
railway, and transports it from here to
Luverne by prairie schooners.
Mr. Bennett, the kind, condescend
ing, gentlemanly and extremely cour
teous Agent at the Depot, is now pre
pared to sell through tickets to all R. R.
poiitts in the Southwest. We mention
this fact for the benefit of any whorapidly
may wish to visit any of those points for
the purpose of removing their invalid
friends to Minnesota.
Geese and other aquatic fowls have
returned, and are prospecting for water
in the lakes, whilst the eagles are re-it.
pairing their nests, all of which indi
cates the near approach of spring.
There will le four thousand acres of
sewn in this and adjoining coun
ties this season. The investment prom
ises to be a profitable one. Farmers
should put their land in good condition,
and a wliolesome reward will be forth
coming at an early day.
II. D. Bookstaver has purchased fif
teen acres of land, beautifully located,
at Graham Lakes, and will build for
summer residence thereon the
coming season. Tlie sites for beautiful
homes in that locality are not exhaust
ed.
REV. J. B. SHARP.
The Union Church voted on last Sunday even
ing to M11 the Rev. J. B. Sharp to the pastorate.
Air Sharp is known in the East as a pulpit ora
tor of much more than average power, and the
sermons delivered during his recent stay among
us had mai ked effect upon the people and gave
of great power, earnestness and oi igin
ality. His style of preaching is very similar to
th.it of Kev. Wayland Hoyt, now of Brooklyn,
and formerly the popular pastor of the Ninth
Street Baptist Church, of Cincinnati.
FA IRS
We would urge the citizens of our County to
do all in their power to favorably represent our
Interests at both the State and County fairs.—
This lepresentation becomes more necessary on
account of the extent t* which the State Associa
tion lias honored ourCounty, by the appointment
of our citizens to places of honor and trust.
Prof. R. F. Humiston was unanimously chosen
to deliver the annual address, and Mr. Fletcher,
Sargent, Dr. Craft, Capt. Miner, and Mrs. Lack
er, of Worthiugton, are on the list of judges.
If our people will only exert themselves, the No
bles County depaitment in our State exhibitions
will be second to no other county for grains, veg
etables fruits, &c.
Our County Fair can be made one of much in
terest, if parties will but put their shoulders to
the wheel and pnsh. The association in point
of membership already outranks any other Coun
ty Assoclatnon In the State, and effort is only re
quiied to make it one of the most important and
interesting.
The Adelphia Literary Society of this place
gave a public enteitainment in Miller Hall Wed
nesday evening, March llth, which was a decid
ed success In every particular. Their rooms
were wellfllied with an attentive and apprecia
tive audience. The exercises consisted of decla
mations, essays, papers, and a short lecture on
"The Evils of Gaining," followed by the debate.
Question, Resolved, That Washington did more
for his Country than Abraham Lincoln.
O. A. Smith, the untiring and ever moving rei
resentative of Sioux City commerce, is in town
working up a tiade for M. C. Bogne & Co., Boot
& Shoe Dealers of that city. Mr. S. is travelling
in company with A. Hale, of the firm of H. D.
Boyle & Co., wholesale Grocers. It is needless
to say that the Sioux City tiade will expand un
der the supervision of such workers.
Township Organization Laws, Justices' Manu
als, and all books and blanks for use of town of
ficers, for sale at the Post Office.
*he Farmers' Union has the largest circula
tion of any agricultural paper in Nobles County.
Subscriptions received at the Post Office.
Minneapolis reports that sales of lumber du
ring February have been ten times greater
than during the same period in any previous
year since the city had an existence. Competent
Judges estimate that on the first of May, 1874, the
stock of logs and lumberin that city will be from
80,000,000 to 100,000,000 of feet more than at the
same time last year.
"Fanchon, the Cricket," will be rendered on
Wednesday, the 25th inst., at Miller Hall. No
pains will be spared to make the occasion an in
teresting one. To be given for the benefit of
Stoddard Post, G. A. R.. See programme in
next week's ADVANCE.
At the last meeting of the Worthlngton Cornet
Band, resolutions were passed tendering thanks
to Will S. Langdon, for several original and very
appropriate pieces of music We are pleased to
«ee the Band manifest so lively a recognition of
home talent
The bill authorizing Nobles county to Issue
fS,O0OJn bondi for bridge purposes has passed
the Miniature.
There seems to be a mad-dog epidemic in Chi
cago and other cities east If the disease should
reach Worthlngton it will find plenty of material
to work upon. The dog crop certainly has not
been a failure in this section of country.
Mr. Shafer, from West Virginia, who visited
us recently, will soon return and open a photo
graph establishment here.
A Post Office has been established la Little
Rock township, and John T. Green has been ap
pointed Postmaster.
A brisk rain set In about 11 o'clock to-day, and
is every appearance of a general thaw.
A number of persons moved to their claims
the past week.
Cornelius Stout, ESQ., has returned
from the East, looking quite weU. He
is better satisfied with Minnesota than
ever.
Mr. C. Stout broiu ht with him from
the East a beautiful $30 Bible which he
has presented to the First Presbyterian
church of Worthington.
FIRE.
On the night of the 2d, at half past
twelve, the cry of fire was heard on our
streets, and shuffling ourself out of bed
and into our unmentionables, we hasti
ly drew our boots on two sockless feet,
and with coat in hand floundered down
stairs and into the street where, much
to our horror, we discovered that the
Pride of Worthington—the mill—was
on fire, and the blaze issuing ten feet
from the east side of the elevator. On
arriving at the door of the mill we
discovered that the entire upper story
was ii flames, and in company with
man No. 2 we kicked down the door
and yanked out the desk and office fur
niture. Otheis by this time arrived,
and finding the roof somewhat slow to
fall in, a hasty reconnoisance was
made and it was discovered that the
fire was confined entirely to the upper
part of the elevator, (that part which
projects above the main roof,) and the
crowd was at once organized for a
square tight with the devouring ele-
Under the direction of Drs.sons
Craft and Barber a line of men wascan
formed from the water tank across the
railroad to the north mill door, thence
up the dark stairways, and through the
hatches to the top of the roof, where
two veterans, who little dreamed of the
perils of the situation, received the
buckets (filled with water) as they were
passed up, and emptied their
contents through the window on the
flames. This process was continued
until the arrival of two Babcock Extin
guishers, when the fire succumbed to
the deathful streams of carbonic acid
gas that poured from their nozzles upon
When the first extinguisher arriv
ed we were standing at the head of the
stairway on the third story, and hear
ing a puff veritably like unto an ordina
ry steam engine, we peered down the
stairway and behold the stony visage
of the junior partner of the Colony
Store with a Babcock las! eil to his de
voted back. With stentorian voice
alone peculiar to himself he ordered
the way cleared, and with fearless
strides he mounted the ladder, nor stop
ped until he emerged on the roof and
confronted the glaring fire fiend face to
face. What followed 'tis needless to
relate, as there was no other alterna
tive with the fire but to yield, and it
did so. There was but little excite
ment and every one worked in earnest.
With less facilities for obtaining wa
ter there could have been no successful
effort made to extinguish the fire. The
fire is supposed to have originated from
the friction of the shaft of the upper
wheel sometime during the day, and
only developed to aflame a short time
before its discovery, as the watchman
had been in the second story only half
an hour before the alarm was given by
outside parties. There was no insur
ance on the mill, and its loss would
have proven disastrous to the owners,
as well as the county at large.
Perpetual vigilance is the price of
safety.
On the afternoon of Thursday, the
llth, a dispatch flashed across the wires
bearing the sad intelligence that Chas.
Sumner is no more. The funeral
obsequies of Ex President Fillmore are
scarcely performed, before tiiis news
that another of America's Statesmen
has fallen reached us. However much
the radical views of Sumner maybe op
posed by conservatives, the greatness
of the man cannot be denied and the
history of the world will assign to him
a prominent niche in the temple of hu-and
man greatness.
CORRESPONDENCE.
ELK TOWNSHIP, Mar. 12th, 1874.
Editor Advance:
As a short local from this town might prove an
acceptable item, I would simply say that the
winter with us has thus far been weathered in
good style, despite hard times and short crops.
Our spiing election resulted in the choice of the
following town officers: Supevisors, Wm. B.
Akins, Ch'n), Allan McLean and H. Baldwin
Justices, T. L. Taylor and H. Baldwin Consta
ble, Wait Meyers Treasurer, Peter Sweitzer
Town Clerk, S. P. Bon Assessor, J. J. Stage
Road-Masters, Wm. Boyer, T. H. Barnlfield, J.
P. Warner and A. McLean.—More anon.
RICHMOND.
HER8EY.
Edior of the Advance:
The election at this place resulted in the choice
of the following town officers for the ensuing
year: Supervisors, Jonathan Gordon, Ira K.
Cole, and Otto Berreau: Town Clerk, A. O. Con
de Assessor, W. H. Berger Justice, W. G.
Brown ^Constable, Louis Gotthelf.
The Hersey Debating Club held its regular
weekly meeting on Wednesday. The question,
whether the amended Tree Act is likely to prove
of any real advantage to this country was the
subject for discussion, and much interest was
manifested.
Th»»re has been a change In the Station Agents
here, young Watson retiring and Mr. Kennedy
taking his place.
FOR RENT.—Two houses on Fourth Avenue
and Tenth Street, opposite Miller's HalL Pos
session given April 1st Apply to
A. P. MILLER.
FOR SALE,
A No. 1 Cow, good stock, and will
render service as a milker early in theATTORNEY
Spring. For price &c. apply to W. B.
Bennett, Depot.
God planted fear in the soul as truly
as he planted hope or courage. Fear
is a kind of bell or gong which rings
the mind into quick life and avoidance
on the approach of danger. It is the
soul's signal for rallying—Beeeher.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HARNESSES 1 HARNESSES!
A good assortmet of Double and Single Har
nesses are now ready for the Spring Trade at
Johnson's Harness Shop.
SEED CORN.
Bennett Brothers are prepared to furnish a su
perior article of Seed Corn, warranted to grow if
cultivated.
TO PENSIONERS.
The United States Pension Record and Depart
ment Gazette is published monthly in the City of
Washington, D. 0., in the interest of Pensioners
and Soldiers, advocating their claims upon the
bounty of the Nation. It contains information
whicli cannot be obtained from any other publi
cation, and should receive the support of every
pensioner. Its success has been unprecedented!
It is emphatically a paper for the people! It is
endorsed by the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
The only way to keep informed is through the
columns of the Record. Terms 90 cents a year.
Subscriptions received at the Post Office, where
a club is nowfarmed.
W. E. A I N
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
I AND O N A E N A
TREES,
FLOWERS, SHRUBS, ETC.
Those wishing anything in this line will do
well to reserve their orders till they have an op
noitunlty to examine my list of Trees and Pri
ces.
I guarantee flrst-ciass Stock in all respects.
I will also sell Cuttings—POPLAR, WHITE
WILLOW, and FOREsT TREES of all sizes.
I havealarge quantity of EUROPEAN LARCH
which I will sell at panic prices.
I make a specialty of EVERGREENS of all va
rieties. All orders left at the Post Office will be
pioniptly tilled. Give in your orders early.
FLAX SEED TO LOAN.—All per
desiring to loan flax seed,the coining spring
set ure a supply by applying either in person
or by letter, giving name, post office, and amount
returned, before the first of February. The crop
will be contracted for at $1.25 per bushel. A note
will be taken for the seed loaned at $2 00 per bush
el. One bushel and peck must be returned for
each bushel loaned, which pays the debt. About
St. James, Madelia and Lake Ciystal, flax paid
better than any other crop,last season, and farm
ers are prepaiing to cultivate more than ever to
flax the coming season. 15 bushels per acre was
produced in this county last season.
17 J. AMES,
Worthington, Minn.
TO THE PUBLIC—The undersign
ed wo,ild respectfully announce to the citizensof
Nobles and adjoining counties that having their
flouring mill completed they are now fully pre
pared to do an exchange business of Flour, Bran
and Shorts, for wheat, and giist giinding of corn
and oats. Having at all times flour and feed on
hand, paities bunging wheat to exchange can
get their grist at once, thus avoiding the delay
that attends grist grinding. The highest prices
paid for all kinds of grain in cash.
C. Z. SUTTON & CO.
Worthington, Dec. 17,1873.
FOll SALE.
Choice 5 acie lots, one mile from Worthlnston.
Price $130, cash. If on time. $175. Addiess,
WESTERN HOME AGENCY.
20 Worthington, Minn.
NOTICES OF CONTEST.
"Votiee. U. S. Land Office, Jackson. Minn.,
Maieh 6th, 1874.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Nile* Euiiigsi-n, against William Fenner, for
abandoning Homestead Entry No. 7810, dated
March 20th, 1872, upon the sel4 section 28, town
ship 101, range 41, in Nobles County, Minnesota,
with a view to the cancellation of said entry
the said parties aie lieiebv summoned to appear
at this office on the 23d, day of April, 1874, at 9
o'clock a. to icspond and fuiuish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
A LEONARD, Register.
J. B. WAKEFIELD, Receiver.
NOTICE.—U.
8 Land Office, Jackson, Minn.,
Feb 20,1874
Complaint having been entered at this office by
A. Miner against Charles A. Paidee, for aban
doning homestead entry No 8MH, dated M.u ch
28, 1871, upon the se'4 section 28, township 103,
lange 41, in Nobles countv, Minnesota, with a
view to the cancellation of said entiv, the said
paities are r-»i ebv summoned to appeal at this
office on the 2oth day of Maieli, 1874, at 9 o'clock,
a. to lespond and furnish testimony con
cerning said alleged abandonment.
J. A. LEON A HI), Register.
J. B. WAKEFIELl),TReceiver.
NOTICE.—U.4S.
Land Office, Jackson, Minn.,
Feb 30,187
Coninhiint bavins been entered at this office,
by A. Miner against John Hassiug, for abandon
ing Homestead entry No. 8672, dated Feb'y 17,
1873, IIJMHI the n\\% section 20, township 104,
Range 40. in Murray county. Minnesota, with a
view to the cancellation of said enti the said par
ties are heieby summoned to apiieaiat this office
on the 25th davof March, 1874, atfto'clock a. m.,
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment.
J. A. LEONARD. Register.
J. B. WAKEFIELD, Receiver.
NOTICE.-U.
S. Land Office, Jaekson, Minn.,
Feb'y 20th, 1874.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Josiah Smith against John Q. A. Ditty, for aban
doning Homestead entry No. 8506, dated October
20th, 1872, upon the ne% section 12, township 103,
range 40, in Nobles County, Minnesota, with a
view to the cancellation of said entry the said
paities are hereby summoned to appear at this
office on the 25th day of March, 1874, to respond
fm nish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
J. A. LEONARD, Register.
J. B. WAKEFIELD, Receiver.
NOTICE.—U.
S. Land Office, Jackson, Minn.,
Feb'y 18,1874.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Edward C. Ward against Isaac Allerton, for aban
doning Homestead entry, No. 8657, dated Feb'y
12, 1873, upon the sw% Section 3, township 103,
range 40, in Nobles County, Minnesota, with a
view to the cancellation of said enti the said
parties -aie hereby summoned toapuear at this
office on the 25th day of March, 1874 at 9 o'clock
a m., to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment.
J. A. LEONARD, Register.
J. B. WAKE* IELD, Receiver.
NOTICE.-U.
S. Land Office, Jackson, Minn.,
Feb'y 10,1874.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Aiken Miner against Get hard l^en/en for aban
doning Homestead entry No. 8752, dated Api II
l«tti, 1873, upon the e% ue% Section 12, Township
102. Range ."9, in Nobles County. Minnesota, with
a view to the cancellation of said entry: the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
office on the 25th day of March, 1874, at 9 o'clock
a. m., to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment.
J. A. LEONARD. Register.
J. B. WAKEFIELD, Receiver.
NOTICE—U.
S. Land Office, Jackson, Minn.,
Feb. 7,1874.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Ben. Tanner against Origeu B. Lacy for aban
doning homestead entry No. 7936, dated April 24,
1873, upon the s% nwJi and n]4 &w% section 6,
township 103, range 39, in Nobles county, Minne
sota, with a view to the cancellation of said en
try the said parties are hereby summonedtoap
pear at this office on the 9th day of April, 1874, at
9 o'clock a. in., to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
J. A. LEONARD, Register.
23 J. B. WAKEFIELD, Receiver.
M. B. SOULE*,
CjOUNSELORdAT
LAW and Notary Pubic—
Office on 3 ave., opposite the park, Worth
ington, Minn. Prompt attention given to con
veyancing.
J. S. SHUCK,
AT LAW, Real Estate and col-
lecting agent, would respectfully tender his
services to the people of this and adjoining coun
ties, and hones, by prompt attention to business,
and fair and honest dealings, to merit a share of
public patronage.
St. Paul ft Sioux City
AND
Sioux City ft Saint Paul R.R.
TIME CARD.
Going West.
Leave St Paul at
A
", Worthington, at
Arrive at Sioux City, at
Going East.
Leave Sioux City at
Worthington, at
Arrive at St. Paul, at
For the Spring Trade.
We are now prepared to receive orders
for
Seeders,
Harrows,
Cultivators,
49~Also Stoves, Tin and Hardware,
At Panic Prices,
at the Colony Store.
HUMISTON & STOCKDALE.
R. D. BARBER,
I.PHYSICIAUniversity.
N
A N
E A E S A E A E N
SOULE & LANGDON,
Dealers in Real Estate,
Homesteads, Preemptions
and Town Property Bought and Soldi
Woi tliington, August 31.
I. N. SATER and B. H. CREVER,
Agents for the sale of
A I O A A N S
0 0 0 1 1 a in
Lumber.
7.30 a.
5.05 p.
9.40 p.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
m.
6.30 a.
10.50 a.
8.00 p.
HO!
Plows, etc.
Persons desiring any of thes&xoods will find our
stock complete.
SURGEON, Graduate of
Harvard United States Examin
ing Surgeon for Pensions. Office at Bai ber &
Lawrence's, Worthiugton Minn.
GEO. O. MOORE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Graduate of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Office and
fte*WptnoS. 3" the public hall,
Worthington, Minn.
Will attend promptly to all Calls, day or
night.
BANK OF WORTHINGTON.
E SMITH, Banker. A. M. SMITH, Cashier.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED.
Interest allowed on time deposits. Exchange
issued, Special attention given to collections.
Office Hours from 9 to 12 a. m. and from 1 to 4
clock, p. m.
C. C. GOOD NOW,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
GENERAL AGENT,
INSURANCE,
REAL ESTATE &
COLLECTIONS.
Post Office block, Worthington, Minnesota.
B. N. CARRIER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND
CLERK OF DIST. COURT.
All businessleft with him will receive prompt
attention,
Office on 9th Street opposite the Park.
SEMI-
NARY ADDITION to Worthington. office cor
ner of 10th Street and 2d Avenu*., Worthington,
Minn.
G. ANDERSON,
CARPENTER A N BUILDER,
Shop and effice on Third-ave., near Eleventh-st.,
Gunritnt«eb satisfaction In all work, and will fur
nish plans, specifications and estimates for build
ngs on short notice.
A. V. ROBINSON,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
Office and shop on Tenth Street, opposite Miller's
Hall.
WORTHINGTON, MINNESOTA,
Will attend promptly to all kinds of building, fur
nishing Plans, Specifications and Estimates.
S. A. HILDRETH,
Has Opened a
S A I N S A O O N
on Tenth Street, opposite the Worthington Ho
tel, where he is prepared to watt upon the public
in anything pertaining to his line.
The patronage of the public solicited.
THIRD AVENUE HOIEL,
C. B. LOVELESS Proprietor.
Worthington, Minn.
OKABENA HOUSE,
C. P- STOUGH, Proprietor.
WORTHINGTON. MINN,
On Ninth Street, between Second ft Third ave.
Jewelry,
Dentistry,
L. N.BEDFORD.
E. BEDFORD.
Over Shucks' Law Office,
WORTHINGTON, MINN.
—, *fe" atf
139* Builders Take Notice. _£F1
Lath,
Shingles.
At his
Lumber Yard in Worthington,
has constantly on hand
A Large and Varied Assortment of Pine
Lumber,
O O S
I N S
O I N S
S A S
and everything usually kept by en
terprising lumber dealers.
Yard Near Shell's Stable,
WORTHINGTON, MINNESOTA
Lumber from J. Dean & Co Mills, Minueapo is.
WORTHINGTON SEMINARY
TOR TOUTH OF BOTH SEXES,
AT WORTHINGTOJS, NOBLES CO. MINN.
ON THE ST. PA UL & SIOUX CITY
RAILWAY.
TO COMMENCE ON WEDNESDAY, NO-
VEMBER ioth, 1873.
This institution Is announced In accordance
with the declaration of the founders of the Na
tional Colony, that the early establishment of a
seminary of learning, on a liberal basis, at some
favorable point, was part of their plan.
It has been Judged advisable to put the enter
prise underdenominational control it is, accord
ingly, introduced under the patronage of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and as auxiliary to
Hamline University. It will be conducted in
the most cathode spirit: the object being to unite
liberal culture with the precepts and spiritof the
Christian system.
The Seminary building, now known as the
Methodist Church Block, is spacious and attract
ive, and .admirably located. It fronts on the
Public Square, in Worthington, within a short
distance of West Okabena Lake.
It is intended to make the Seminary an honor
to the State—the equal of any similar institution
in the West. The board of instruction is already
large and embraces, In an unusual degree, both
the experience and ability essential to success.
As occasion demands it will be enlarged and
nothing shall be warning to the completeness of
the several departments.
The contemplated course of study will cover a
period of three years the design being to pre
pare students for a collegiate course, or to quali
fy .them to engage successfully in business pur
suits. Preparatory classes, however, will be
oi med, especially for the first six months, during
whicli time, it may be presumed, many will be
unprepared for the regular course.
While the school in itself will be unequivocally
Christian, it possesses, also, the eiternal advan
tages of location in a community not only highly
intelligent and moral, but uncurst by the liquor
traflc. This nefarious trade, the prolific source
of poverty aud crime, is, by law, utterly exclud
ed from Nobles county. No thoughtful parent or
guardian will under-estimate the Importance of
this most significant fact.
Prof. Humiston takes charge ola department
with which he has been long and honorably con
nected, aud brings with him, as a gijt tot he in
stitution, philosophical and chemical apparatus
worth six hundred and fifty dollars.
PRICES OF TUITION.—In oider to extend as far
as possible, the benefits of the Institution, tothose
who desire it, and to meet the stringency of the
times, tuition, for the first six months, will be but
•5.00 per quarter. This charge will be uniform
for all studies exceptinstrumentalmusic,French
and ornamental needlewoik.
The First Quarter will begin, as already an
nounced, Nov. 19th, 1873, and end Feb. 5th, 1874.
The Second Quarter will begin on the 6th of Feb.
1874, and end on the 1st of May, 1874. Exercises
will be suspended during the Holidays.
Address all communications in regard to th
Seminary to B. H. CREVEII, Worthington, Nobles
Co., Minnesota.
BOARDING.—Students can, during the coming
winter, be accommodated in private families on
reasonable terms. Immediate efforts will also be
made to provide for any students who may pre
fer to board themselves. As soon as the success
of the institution is assured, a boarding house
will be added to our present accommodations.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTORS.
B. H. CREVER, A. M., Principal.
Mwntal and Moral Science.
R. F. HUMISTON, A M.,
Natural Science.
CHAS. T. DUNNING, B. A.,
Orcek, I^tin and Mathematics.
CHAS. II. BARLOWS,
Book-keeping and Penmanship.
MART H. CREVER,
Instrumental Music—Pianoand Organ
CLARA J. CRAFT,
French.
J. CRAFT, M. D.,
Vocal Culture.
EVERETT P. FREEMAN,
LATE BEGISTER LAND OFFICE,
Jackson, Minn.,
T?r tUI
JJJesenIrePia,n
a
enter uE*t
Jackson and at-
tend to Land Office business to contested and
anpeal cases arising under the Pre-Emption o?
Homestead Laws and to all branches of legal
business pertaining thereto. Patents promntlv
secured on entries, ltetaining Pee
n€ff°tiated
good Livery outfits, at his
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable,
Worthington, Minn.,
Good care is always given teams leftInhis keep
ing.
B. N. CARRIER.
Amvvvlc** W',***, JUSTICE
JTX. THE PEACE. All businessleft withme5*111
receiveeprompt
&frjut»*H'~4
/. a SHUCK, H. D. BOOHTAYm,
AWy at Lav. Notary Public.
WESTERN HOME
Real Estate, Loan & In
surance Agency,
Worthington, Minnesota.
SHUCK & BOOKSTAVEB.
9 We tare established an Agency for boy
W |ng and selling real estate, both town and
W country, and our arrangements will insnre
IW us
Unsurpassed Facilities
W- both in selling land or providing purchasers
9 with the most desirable bargains In
Both Wild and Improved Lands
HAVE you Land For Sate?
49* If you have land for sale in ten, twenty,
SS-foity. eighty and hundred-and-sixty acre
49- tracts, apply at oar agency. We offer the
49- most sure channel for disposal of the same,
49* and all Information regarding claims put in
49* our hands will be most strictly confidential,
49* as it is our purpose to conduct an entirely
49* legitimate business.
49* Our large correspondence will enable us
49* to find cash purchasers more certainly than
49* any other agency.
Qo you want a Home?
49* If you want to purchase land for a borne,
49" or if you wish to buy land for speculation,
49* we offer you most choice selections at terms
49* to suit. Our lands are
^•Unsurpassed for Richness,
in a country
6 Unsurpassed for Healthfulness,
and in a community
?*Unsurpassed for Intelligence,
and we offer bargains
•^•Unsurpassed for Variety.
Homesteads and Preemptions located in No
bles and adjoining counties upon application.
Special attention given to Land Office business
to contested and appeal cases arising under the
Preemption and Homestead Laws.
Insurance effected in first-class companies.
Money to loan 011 approved real estate securi
ty.
Conveyances promptly and neatly done.
Fuil particulars, with map, sent on receipt of
3cent stamp.
TEED BAKER,
General Dealers In
Ready-Made and Custom
CLOTHING,
Have received their
Stock of 'WINTER Goods
HEAVY OVERCOATS,
X* X* .A. 20* ST ~E X* S ,'
Wool Yarns, Home-Made Socks,
Ladies' and Gents'
FUR GOODS,
From Alaska Mink to the Finest or the Cheapest
Kinds and Grades,
Buck Gloves and, Buttons,
A Full Line of
Gents' Underwear, «feo.
Clothing made to order, by a flrst-elass workman
FIRST-CLASS. PERMAMENT.
PLUMB «te CO'S
AT WOTHINGTON.
SPECIALTY:
Hardy varieties of Fruit for Minnesota,
Evergreens,
Ornamental Trees,
Flowering Bulbs,
11 .x
a
a
Small Fruits Abundance!
Anything and everything in the Nursory llneean
be had at very low rates by calling at the
Nursery or addressing,
PLUMB & CO.,
*n» T« Worthington. Minn.
Milton. Wis. Worthington.
WORTHINGTON NURSERY.
J. H. BOWERMAN & CO.
Have on hand, and for Sale all the hardy varie
ties of APALE TftEES, EVERGBEE^Saad
ORNAMENTAL TREES.
Flowering Plants and Bulbs in large quanti
ties, also a full line or small Fruits of every de
scription, suitable for this market.
The aboveNurseryStock isofMinnesota growth.
Prices low, and warranted as represented. Call
and see our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Catalogues and information furnished on ap-r
plication.
Beserve your orders for, or until called on by
HENRY DUNHAM.
Agent
BBFBRENCBS.
T. B. Clement, President First National Bank,
Faribault, Minn.
UI0RTHINGT0N HARNESS SHOP
J. H. JOHNSON, Prop'r.
Manufacturer of Saddles, Harness, Bridies, Col
lars. Halters, Lines, and dealer in Whips,
Whlp-stocks,Lashes,Horse Blank
ets, Curry-combs, Brushes,
Hames,Bitts,Buck-c
ie&??$&J
exra£mPh«^
J»rt«e« desiring to
DAN! SHELL
Is prepared at all times to furnish thepublic with
W a
A Sir.20
0 ts
OF
attention. Offic on 4th
opposit the Purk. Worthingtone Min
Aveaoe
TRUNKS and
•"VALISES alway6on hand. 49»RepabN
ing done cheap and in the best man
ner. Give me a call.
J.S. STONE.
Boot and Shoe Store./•
*L8h,y*and Neat
lr»*u.0n
*o»wtl»
O O O W
Proprietor of
HEAT MARKET,
Opposite Worthington House Stables,
WORTHlNi&TON, XtHX.