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Assessor-H. D. Humiston, 96.
Treasurer-H. E. Torrance, 68; D. S. Law, 33.
Justice-L. B. Bennett, 64; B. N. Carrier, 34.
Constable-Chas. Chase. 52: J. A. Town, 48.20
In 1879 there was another increase in the vote polled, the number reaching 128. There was little excitement at the election and no organized opposition to the caucus nominations. There were fourteen scattering votes cast for the several offices which do not show on the following table :
President-Daniel Shell, 124.
Trustees-M. S. Twitchell, 121; John McMillen, 12 :; Azom Forbes, 98; Jos. Lowe, 28.
Recorder-N. A. Barlow, 125.
Treasurer- 11. E. Torrance, 126.
Assessor-H. D. Humiston, 123.
Justice-HI, D. Humiston, 103; Wm. Carroll, 21.21
According to the federal census of 1880 the population of Worthington was
20 Appointive officers: H. D. Humiston. street commissioner and fire warden, appointed March 25. 1878; H. McMillan, night policeman, appointed June 14, 1878.
21Constable had been made two year term office. Appointive officers: March 29, E. (. Pannell, street commissioner and fire warden.
22The populations of other towns in the vi- cinity were as follows: Windom. 443; Fair- mont, 541; Pipestone, 222; St. James, 434; Jackson. 501; Luverne. 697; Madelia, 489; Heron Lake, 226.
636, a gain of 22? during five years. Al- though small, it ranked second among the towns of southwestern Minnesota,22 The election of that year was not excit- ing, and there were no contests. The to- tal vote was 141. The question of licens- ing billiard rooms was submitted to the voters, and by a vote of 51 to 57 it was de- cided that such license should not be granted. The vote, not including 11 scattering votes :
President-Daniel Shell, 134.
Trustees-ME. S. Twitchell, 125; J. McMillen, 81; Azom Forbes, 80.
Recorder-N. A. Barlow,23 89. Treasurer-H. E. Torrance, 94. Assessor-B. W. Lyon, 120. Justice-A. C. Robinson,24 12. Constable-Frank Wells,25 25.26
For several years during the late sev- enties and early eighties Worthington was divided into two factions because of the temperance question. There was con- tinual wrangling. Several arrests were made and prosecutions pushed against those who sold liquor in the town. Cider was placed under the ban, and there were several prosecutions for violations of the law forbidding the sale of that drink. One faction insisted that the other was fanatical in its temperance be- liefs; the temperance people insisted on the enforcement of the law against all offenders. Two parties came into ex- istence which fought for the control of the village government at the polls. Each party put tickets in the field, and the
23Resigned May 28, 1880, and R. B. Plotts appointed May 29.
2'Resigned June 19. 1880. J. S. McManus appointed Feb. 5, 1881.
"Resigned Dec. 7. 1850. C. T. Shattuc ap- pointed.
2 Appointive officers: April 3, 1880, E. C. Pannell, street commissioner; Oct. 2, 1880, II. McMillen, night policeman.
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contest at the 1881 election .was very close and exciting. This was the begin- ning of the parties, later known as "li- cense" and "against license," which have contended for supremacy ever since. Those who favored the more liberal pol- jey were successful at the polls, winning out by a narrow margin. In the follow- ing table of the vote the first named were the nominees of the "liberal" party; the second those of the temperance party. The total vote was 141 :
President-Daniel Shell, 18; Peter Thompson, 62.
Trustees-M. S. Twitchell, 14; J. McMillen, 44; Azom Forbes, 45; R. F. Baker, 6 ?: HI. B. Wisner, 63; C. B. Loveless, 66.
Recorder-R. B. Plotts, 46; E. F. Buchan, 6-1.
Treasurer-H. E. Torrance, 141.
Assessor-Aiken Miner, 26; B. W. Lyon, 64.
,Justice27-1. B. Bennett,28 12; IL. D. Humiston. 61: J. A. Town, 64.29
One of the most prosperous years in the history of Worthington was 1882. Several new business blocks and resi- dences were erected. new business enter- prises were started, and the town on- joyed a small boom. This activity was due. in part, to the construction of the Cedar Rapids, lowa Falls & Northwest-
"H. D. Ilumiston was nominated for a two year term and J. A. Town for a one year term. The canvassing board. after looking up the law, determined that the law did not provide for the election of a justice of the peace for a one year term. The board threw out the votes of both Mr. Humiston and Mr. Town, except three for the latter, which had been voted on a scratched ticket.
2 Resigned Jan. G. 1882. Fred Bloom ap- pointed.
MAAppointive officers: April 16, 1881, Aiken Miner. street commissioner; May 14. 1882. John Dahlstrom, night policeman; Ang. 27, 1882. H. Melillen, night policeman. John Dahlstrom having resigned.
Block in the rallroad company was pur- chased with the money so voted, and the stock is still held by the village.
ern railroad into the village from the south, and in part to the prosperous times in the country at large. At a spec- ial election, held June 17, it was de- cided, by a vote of 145 to 2, to issue bonds to the amount of $6,300, to aid in building the road.3º When trains be- gan running into the town in the fall there was great rejoicing, and the pre- diction was freely made that Worthing- ton was to become a great railroad cen- ter.31
Out of a total of 240 registered votes, 189 were cast, the largest in the town's history up to that time. Although the two parties were again lined up for bat- tle, the election was not exceptionally ex- citing. The vote:
President-C. II. Smith, 98; C. B. Loveless, 87.
Trustees-H. E. Torrance, 113; O. G. Grundsten, 108; Emery Clarke, 110; J. Il. Johnson, 22; B. F. Thurber, 77; W. W. Herron, 72.
Recorder-R. B. Plotis, 113; E. F. Buchan, 14.
Treasurer-R. F. Baker, 186.
Assessor-Aiken Miner, 113; H. D. Humiston, 16.
Justice J. S. MeMais, 115.
Constable-Josiah T. Lyons, 111; Frank Wells, 24.32
The prosperous times, which had be-
"Printed matter on the back of letter heads. endorsed by the Worthington board of trade. referred to Worthington as "the Elgin of Minnesota," stated that it now had three rail- roads and that five more were on the way. I quote from the advertisement: "The C. St. P. M. & O., the B. C. R. & N. and the W. & S. F. railroads run daily trains to Worthington. The B. C. R. & N. extension north to join the Forgo Southwestern is in progress. The Wa- bash through Worthington to Bismark is projected. The Spencer branch of the C. M. & St. P. road, now built to Spirit Lake. Is bearing toward Worthington. A branch of the (. & N. W. east to Elmore is also projected. A branch of the B. C. R. & N. to Deadwood, Dakota, is in contemplation."
MIT. McMillen served as night policeman, re- criving the appointment May 18.
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gun in 1882, continued during 1883. On April 25 a board of trade was organized. which was quite active in advertising the town and in bringing new business en- terprises to the village. The officers of the board were: President, Geo. D. Dayton; vice president, J. S. McManus ; secretary, W. A. Peterson : treasurer, Geo. J. Day.33 The building operations for the year amounted to about $10,000. In- cluded in this were three briek business blocks-the Masonic building, the Henry Davis store building, and the Singer block.
Those favoring the licensing of saloons in Worthington were able to bring about an amendment to the charter in 1883 which put the village under local op- tion. A bill was introduced in the leg- islature early in the session by Senator Crosby. It provided for the repeal of the temperance clause in the charter and placed the control of the sale of intoxi- cating liquors with the village council. Later the bill was amended and was made to provide that the matter of li- cense or no license should be decided by the voters at the annual elections. The temperance people at once circulated and presented a petition to the legislature. asking that the charter be left as it was. Friends of the repeal of the tem- perance clause also presented a petition. asking that the bill he passed. The bill passed and became a law Feb. 26 upon receiving the signature of the governor. Worthington was placed under local op- tion law. and each year since that date
33Other members of the organization were T. J. Simpson. Mons Grinager. Azom Forbes. Frank T. Eastman. H. C. Shepard H. E Tor- rance. C. P. Shenard. Gen O Moore. H. T T.udlow. Frank Lewis S V Wyckoff. C. H. Smith. Chas. Chase. Daniel Shell. H H. Hart. R R. Miller. A. S. Husselton. L. B. Bennett. W. F. Thayer. Geo. W. Wilson. J. @ Rohin- son. E. S. Mills. B. F. Thurber. Geo M Plumh, L. H. Beckley, G. C. Hagman. C. E.
the question of license or no license has been fought out at the polls.
Naturally the first election under the new law created considerable interest. The two parties went to work with a will-one party to continue the town under the prohibition feature and the other to bring about the licensing of saloons. By the decisive vote of 114 to 62 the people decided to license saloons in the village for the ensuing year. There were only two contests for vil- lage offices. the two faetions devoting their energies to the license question and not to the election of candidates. The total vote cast was 180. Following is the result. a few scattering votes for various candidates not being given :
For license. 114: against license. 62. President-C. H. Smith. 120; T. H. Parsons. 60.
Trustees-H. E. Torrance. 171; Otis Bigelow. 116; O. G. Grundsten. 168.
Recorder -- R. B. Plotts. 170.
Treasurer-R. F. Baker, 179. Assessor-Aiken Miner. 177.
Justice-Fred Bloom.34 93; C. B. Langdon, 82.35
The year 1884 was another prosper- ous one in Worthington. although very little building was done. The issue be- tween the license and against license forces was sharply defined in the cam- paign of that year. Both parties had tickets in the field, and considerable cam- paigning was done before the election. Two hundred nineteen votes were cast. by far the largest in the town's history.
Peabody. Fred Bloom. R. J. W. Bloom. R. B. Plotts. A. P. Miller. J. H. Johnson.
34Resigned Jan. 3. 1884. I. P. Durfee ap- pointed.
25 Appointive officers: April 5. B. F. Thur- ber. street commissioner: April 19. B. F. Thurber. fire warden; May 23, Frank H.
Wells, night policeman.
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The license party elected every member E. F. Buchan (ag), 19. of its ticket. The result :
For license. 119; against license, 98.
President-Goo. W. Wilson (for36), 121: C. B. Loveless (ag). 97.
Trustees-II. E. Torrance (for), 123; L. Taylor (ag). 79.38 H. C. Shepard (for). 128: Burr W. Lyon (for). 119; A. S. Mitchell (ag), 96; 1. O. Lofstedt (ag), 93; Geo. O. Moore (ag), 95.
Recorder-R. B. Plotts (for). 123; Ceo. M. Plumb (ag). 93.
Treasurer-R. F. Baker, 219.
Assessor-O. G. Grundsten (for). 123; W. W. Herron (ag), 95.
Justice-Jonathan Gordon (for), 121; C. B. Langdon (ag), 98.
Constable-R. E. Covey (for), 121; A. S. Husselton (ag), 97.37
The census of 1885 gave Worthington a population of 997. a gain of 361 dur- ing the preceding five years, and of 588 in ten years.
There was a slight falling off in the vote of that year, only 201 ballots being cast. The two parties again lined up for the fray, and again was the license party successful. carrying the mooted license question by a majority of 40 and electing all its nominees by slightly larg- or majorities. The vote:
For license, 119; against license, 79. President-Daniel Shell (for). 121: C. B. Loveless (ag). 66.
Trustees -- II. C. Shepard (for), 121; Azom Forbes (for), 128; S. S. Hewitt (for). 127: 1I. H. Anderson (ag). 21: S. Kindlund (ag). 68: J. F. Humis- ton (ag). 74.
Treasurer-R. F. Baker, 201.
Assessor-O. G. Grundsten (for). 119; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 19.
Justice-1. P. Durfee (for). 120; T.
Worthington was very prosperous in 1886. The building improvements for the year amounted to about $40.000, in- cluded in the list being the Bank of Worthington building. erected at a cost of $15,000 to $20.000; the Catholic church, depot. and many residences. Over 600 cars of freight were received and between 500 and 600 were ship- ped. Of these about 400 cars were of hay, 82 flax and 40 livestock.
The annual village election disclosed the fact that the temperance people had made gains. License was voted by only 12 majority, and the majorities of the license nominees were cut down to an average of 27. Two hundred eleven votes were cast. The result :
For license, 107; against license, 95.
President Daniel Shell (for), 121 : Azom Forbes (ag), 89.
Trustees-II. C. Shepard (for). 119 : S. S. Hewitt (for). 122: Frank Glas- gow (for). 121: J. W. Lewis (ag). 93: J. E. Hammerberg (ag). 91; T. L. Taylor (ag), 89.
Recorder-R. B. Plotts (for), 119; E. F. Buchan (ag), 92.
Treasurer-R. F. Baker (for). 120; Geo. O. Moore (ag), 91.
Assessor-O. G. Grundsten (for). 121 : Frank Lewis (ag). 88.
Justice-Jonathan Gordon (for). 118:
Recorder-R. B. Plotts (for). 120; C. T. Pope (ag), 92.
"In giving the result of this, and sucered- ing clertions, I have labeled the nominces of the license party (for), and the nominees of the against license party (ag). Those who were on both tickets or had no opposition are not labeled. Party lines were not always dearly defined, especially for minor offices. and occasionally names of persons have ap-
peared on the tickets whose beliefs were not with the party nominating them.
37 Appointive officers; R. E. Covey, street commissioner; Frank Wells, night policeman.
MAAppointive officers: S. M. Smith, night policeman; B. F. Thurher, street commis-
sioner.
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VIEW OF WORTHINGTON, 1882
Looking up Fourth Avenue, Taken from the Tower of the Old Presbyterian Church, Showing Clary Addition, Which Then Consisted of Two Slaughter Houses and "Slaughter House Slough". In Anderson's Addition Were Four Residences and a Barn.
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Constable-J. E. Wells (for), 120; A. S. Husselton (ag), 91.39
The building improvements during 1887 were not very extensive. Quite a number of dwelling houses were erect- ed, but the business part of town evi- denced little improvement. Times were fairly prosperous, however.
There was a slight change in village polities in 1887. There were two lick- ets in the field, one put in nomination by the license party, the other nominated at a general caucus, participated in large- ly by the anti-license element. Two hundred forty-five votes were cast. Li- cense was carried by 61 majority, and the license ticket was elected. The vote: For license, 151: against license, 90. President-H. C. Shepard (for), 147; Peter Thompson (gen40), 96.
Trustces-Frank Glasgow, 243; Chas. L. Peterson. 241: S. McLean (for), 154: S. V. Wyckoff (gen), 93.
Recorder-Frank Lowis, 241.
Treasurer-C. W. Smith (for). 146 ;. R. F. Baker (gen). 100.
Assessor-O. G. Grundsten (for), 146; S. Kindlund (gen), 102.
Justice-E. B. Hall, 244.
Constable-W. T. Humiston (for), 142: A. S. Husselton (gen), 102.11
In 1888, for the first time since lo- cal option went into effect, the anti-li- cense party was successful, defeating li- cense hy 12 majority. The result came as a surprise to many people. as license .lad carried the year before by 61. The vote for village officers was close, the
3º Appointive officers: B. F. Thurber, street commissioner; S. M. Smith, night policeman. succeeded by B. W. Lyon, who was appointed Feb. 19, 1887.
"Nominated at the general caucus.
11By resolution of March 18, 1887. the office of city attorney was created, and J. A. Town was appointed to the office April 6. Other appointive officers; B. W. Lyon, night police- man; B. F. Thurber, street commissioner.
license party capturing the majority of the offices. Two hundred fifty-two votes were cast. The result in detail :
For license. 112 : against license. 124. President-C. II. Smith (for). 126; J. W. Crigler (ag). 122.
Trustees-E. R. Humiston. 233; Frank Glasgow (for). 127; S. McLean (for), 11%: S. Kindlund (ag), 124; E. S. Mills (ag), 122: C. L. Peterson.42 20. Recorder-Frank Lewis, 231.
Treasurer-C. W. Smith (for), 121; John Humiston (ag), 125.
"Assessor-O. G. Grundsten (for), 142 : J. W. Lewis (ag), 102.
Justice+3-Jonathan Gordon (for). 126; C. T. Shattuc (ag), 126.4*
Again was the license question decid- ed in the negative in 1889, this time by a reduced majority of 6. While the tickets in the field were the usual li- conse 'and against license. they were labeled respectively citizens and inde- pendent. The former elected all officers except the nominee for treasurer. Two hundred eighty-six votes were cast. The vote :
For license, 138; against license, 114.
President-Daniel Shell (for), 155; (. P. Shepard (ag), 129.
Trustees-Frank Glasgow (for). 160; Chas. W. Smith (for), 154: C. J. Sam- nelson (for). 154; E. S. Mills, (ag), 124: W. H. Gilbert (ag), 130; August Falk (ag). 129.
Recorder-Frank Lewis (for). 152; M. P. Mann (ag). 132.
42Mr. Peterson had been nominated by the license caucus, but declined to make the race. E. R. llumiston, who had been nominated at the against license caucus, was then placed on the license ticket n his place. Twenty votes were vast for Mr. Peterson, despite the fact that he refused to be a candidate.
43C. W. Hildreth was appointed justice on June 6. 1888, for a two year term.
44Appointive officers: J. A. Town, city at- torney; B. F. Thurber, street commissioner; B. W. Lyon, night policeman.
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Treasurer-F. L. Ilumiston (for), 139: 1. L. Johnson (ag), 147.
Assessor-C. W. Hildreth, 253.
Jonathan Gordon appointed justice Ang. 3. 18×9, to fill an unexpired term.
"Served one year and resigned March 15. 1890. His successor was chosen at the election
Justice" =Win. M. Bear. 255. ('onstable W. I. Humiston.46
of 1890. AAppointive officers: J. A. Town. city attorney; B. F. Thurber, street commis- sioner; Chas. .1. Covey, night policeman;
August Strom, police officer.
CHAPTER XIV.
WORTHINGTON-1890-1908.
The growth of Worthington during its early history was slow but continuous. At the annual elections each year a larg- er vote was polled than on the pre- vious year. Every five years the census showed an increase in population. In 1825 the population had been 419 ;. in 1880, 636; in 1885. 997. When the census of 1890 was taken the number of inhabitants had increased to 1,164, a gain of 16? over that of five years pre- vious and 528 over that of ten years be- fore. From the time of the grasshopper visitation the village had been prosper- ons. From 1880 to 1890 there had been no boom. but a substantial gain in all branches of business was noticed. The town had advanced from a frontier vil- lage of the shack and shanty period to a well built. handsome and prosperous community.
Three hundred six votes were cast at the annual election of 1890. Sentiment had turned back to the license idea of regulating the liquor traffic, and the li- cense party carried the day by 33 majer. ity. That party also elected its village ticket. The vote:
For license. 164; against license. 131.
President-Daniel Shell (for), 163; C. P. Shepard (ag), 138.
1Jonathan Gordon was appointed justice on Nov. 19. 1890. to complete a short unexpired term.
Trustces-Frank Glasgow (for), 173; (. J. Samuelson (for). 156; C. W. Smith (for), 163; J. W. Crigler (ag), 131; Gust Swanberg (ag). 136; Frank Ilansberger (ag), 139.
Recorder-Frank Lewis (for). 157; M. A. Nichols (ag), 143.
Treasurer-A. L. Johnson, 282.
Assessor-J. A. Town (for), 157; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 141.
Justice1-L. B. Bennett (for), 163: C. W. Hildreth (ag). 136.
Constable-David Anderson, 300.2
A system of water works was installed by the city in 1891. The question of issuing bonds to the amount of $15,000 for the purpose was decided in the af- firmative by a vote of 237 to 52 at the annual election in March. The contract for putting in the system was let to Harrison & Hawley on June 10, 1891. on a bid of $14,700, and the system was completed late in the year. R. B. Plotts was inspector of construction. The total cost of the plant and system was $17,- 549.22.3
The license party was victorious at the polls again in 1891. carrying the day hy 7 majority. Three hundred nine votes were polled. The vote:
For license, 150: against license. 143.
"Appointive officers same as preceding year. "Recorder's annual report. March 21, 1892.
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President-Daniel Shell (for), 168; all of a private character. Among the C. P. Shepard (ag). 138.
Trustees-Frank Glasgow (for). 161: J. P. Moulton (for). 170: Ang. Falk (for), 158: O. G. Grundsten (ag). 144; R. S. Hurd (ag). 136: M. A. Nichols (ag), 143.
Recorder-Frank Lewis (for). 160: E. F. Buchan (ag). 142.
Treasurer-A. L. Johnson. 30%.
Assessor-E. W. Goff (for), 157; I. B. Bennett (ag). 151.
Justice (one year)-C. W. Hildreth (for). 153: Jonathan Gordon (ag). 143.
.Justice (two years)-W. M. Bear4 (for). 160; T. B. Bennett (ag). 144.
Constable-H. W. Fuqua (for). 151; B. G. Lagrange (ag). 147.5
One of the most progressive years in the town's history was 1892. Nobles county's land values were rising, real es- tate transfers were numerous. and set- flers came into the country by hun- dreds. The population of the village in- creased wonderfully. and many new business enterprises were started. So great was the influx of settlers that resi- dence houses became scarce. and the town could not take care of all that came. Every available living room in the city was utilized." The sound of the hammer. the rush of the plane and the grind of the saw were heard in the streets, and now structures went up in all directions. The improvements for the year amounted to over $100.000, the largest expenditure ever made in a sin- gle year up to that time. With the exception of $3.000 the expenditure was
"Djed during term. L. R. Bennett appointed Jan. 1. 1893.
"Appointive officers same as preceding year.
""For months every room that a human he- ing could consent to dwell in has been 00- enpied. Hotels and boarding houses have been crowded to repletlon by familles who would fain keep house for themselves. The old hexagonal school house has given shelter within the last two months to about fifty
improvements were the brick store build- ings of H. E. Torrance, $12.000; Gen. W. Wilson, $2.000; and W. 1. Humis- ton & Co., $1,500; and the water works building, erected at a cost of $3,000.
The vote at the annual village election that year was 352. a gain of 43 over the preceding year. and the largest vote that had yet been cast. License carried by 46 majority. The vote in detail :
For license, 191 : against license, 115. President-H. E. Torrance. 341.
Trustees-E. W. Goff. 341; F. R. Durfee (for). 121: Fred L. Humiston (for). 183: Gust Swanberg (ag), 174; R. W. Moberly (ag), 157.
Recorder-E. E. Warren (for). 190; H. M. Palm (ag), 152.
Treasurer-M. P. Mann, 345.
Assessor-O. G. Grundsten. 313.7
During the first half of 1893 the prosperous times continned: then came the memorable panic and the resultant hard times period. and the village was at a standstill for several years. One of the banks closed its doors; business was for a time paralyzed: the town was with- out life. Before the panie came, it had been decided to install an electric light- ing system. On July 10 the question of issuing $8.000 bonds for that purpose was submitted to the voters at a special election. The matter was affirmatively decided by a vote of 202 to 24. Imt the bonds could not be disposed of. and it was two years later before the plant was put in.
Three hundred ninety-one votes were
persons. Though not at all adapted for resi- dence purposes, it has been a welcome refuge for many worthy people who have come to dwell with us."-Worthington Advance. April 21. 1892.
"Appointive officers: March 22. J. A. Town. city attorney; April 2. David Anderson, night policeman: April 2. O. G. Grundston, street commissioner. Mr. Grundsten resigned Aug. 17. when Thomas Prever was appointed to complete the term.
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east in 1893. License was carried by 22 majority, and the whole license ticket, with the exception of the nominee for constable, was elected. The vote :
For license, 198; against license, 176.
President-Daniel Shell (for), 236; A. Rakestraw (ag), 154.
Trustees-E. C. Pannell (for), 237; David Anderson (for), 235; Jas. Man- ning (for), 216; Gust Swanberg (ag), 177; W. W. Loveless (ag), 140; R. W. Moberly (ag). 149.
Recorder-A. L. Johnson (for), 232; H. M. Palm (ag), 157.
Treasurer-M. P. Mann, 289.
Assessor-L. B. Bennett (for), 226; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 150.
Justices-C. W. Hildreth, 380; L. B. Bennett (for), 226; R. W. Moberly (ag). 161.
Constable-H. M. Twitchell (for), 158; H. W. Fuqua (ag). 221.8
Worthington has been miraculously free from destructive fire losses. due largely, in recent years, to its excellent fire department. On only a few occas- sions has serious loss been encountered from the fiery element. One of the most destructive blazes occurred early on the morning of June 30, 1894. The fire was discovered about three o'clock in the rear of two frame store buildings on Tenth street, between Second and Third avenues, occupied by Blair & Co., shoe and harness dealers, and W. S. Lewis, grocer. When discovered, the fire had a good start, but within one hour after the alarm was given, it was under con- trol, and half an hour later it was out. Both buildings were destroyed. and both stocks of goods were consumed. On
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