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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
From dhe Spencer Brook Star.
]. Re- BARKER'S CONTROVER sY.

ron the controversy lately carried on
between the Isanti County Press and J.
Il. IN the Princeton UEIoN1
J. r. said Cambridge was God forsaken;
Barker denied twas SO.
j. r, said sheep-skin aprons werethere;
This, Barker could but know:
But it stirred his wrath, his ire arose,
To angry words gave place
'Twere well for ]. X. he did not meet with
Barker, face TO face.
But j. r. replied in words so mild,
Barker no word could say:
lie gave the truth in so plain light
That Barker must yield his sway.
But he viii not retire from the field he lost
Hlthouta parting shot; "
So he aims at random, nor knows nor
: Whether he wounds or cot.
Just like boys I've see in battle meet,
And one must beat the other;
The one who sees the battles lost
Runs crying to his mother.
And says "wen, he's coward ma
This was Barker's parting shot.
But how oft we see it takes one rogue
70 find another out.
RENA RECKLESS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
Bound to Get Married.

A youth applied to the clerk Of
court. last week, for a license to mar
.ry, giving the name Of girl known to
be too young to enter the bonds of
matrimony; aud upon the clerks re,
.fusing to issue the required document,
remarked. "Well, give me a license to
marry her sister then, she is two
years older, and ! amt particular"
He was accommodated after obtaining
the consent Of the girls mother to
to the proceeding. Aaoka Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

The Way Of the Transgressor is Hard.
The following extract is culled from
an article in the Elk River Neaos, by
Horatio Houlton. ESQ.,, under the
caption "What We Saw and Learned
While Attending the Oct. Term of
the U. S. District Court in St. Paul."
We exceedingly regret that lack of
time and space prevents us from pub.
fishing the complete article.
The lesson we Learned was that the way
of the transgressor, and those connected
with him, is hard. To see noble women
sit for days attending the trials of their
husbands, fathers or sons, with the un-
certainty and suspense always attending
such trials; and when it is oyer, if the
jury find the prisoner guilty, to see the
friends at the hotels, waiting, watching,
asking anxiously, what, in your opinion,
wall the sentence of the judge be; to see
aged fathers, of young men on trial, sit
-
ting at the hotels, with the girls to whom
their sons were to have been married;
their heads bowed down, shedding tears
together, trying to comfort each other;
and to know that the farms, at home.
had been mortgaged for money to pay
attorneys and bring witnesses, in the hope
of saving those thew loved from tn a nov
itentiary; and that now all was lost, all
hope gone; oh! it was enough to make
ones heart bleed, and pray to God that
all who are tempted to commit crime,
might see the picture you then saw. It.
surely would cause them to turn, and turn
forever, from the course that led to such
a termination. Yes, we saw misery
enough in our short stay to convince the
most sleptical that it never pays to do
wrong. .r.-..e
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
Sauce for the Goose is Sauce for the

Sauce for the Goose is Sauce for the
Gander.
Monday evening, just after dusk,
Fourth and st. Peter street was the
scene Of a surprise party. A man ov-
ertook woman, and the highest kind
OF words ensued. From what was oy.
erheard, it would seem that she had
been leisurely walking along Third
street, and her fine figure attracted
his attention. He signaled her, and
she. nothing loath, invited hin Thus
mai being 4 gree llkea
ahead and he followed. q meeting
for talking purposes not being advis-
able on public thoroughfare, she led
the way off Third street to the less
travelled and observed precinct of
Fourth and St. Peter streets. There
he overlook her, she permitting him
to do so by stopping near the one dis
NAL street lamp that tries to illumin.
ate that district.
He came up.
Immediately there was woman's
shrek, suppressed, and mans curse,
very explanatory. -.: g..
The man and woman who met were
husband and wife. Hence the high
words. s-..s.
She imagined she was Turing some
other fool man. and he be-
.lieved he had ssmashed'' some 9th.
er mans wife, sister, cousin or aunt,
wholly Indifferent as to who she might
be just so long as she was some other
woman than his wife. Bnt then she
wasn't. ~
Enough was heard to learn that he
upbraided her for street walking, and
she, bursting into tears, wanted to
know why Charlie was given to
following strange women. How the
matter is to be harmonized, its hard
to tell. He left her with stentor-
ian damn, and she departed slowly
and with bowed head. Paul Globe.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
sPENC GER BROOK ITEMS.
Il SPENCER Brook, Nov. 10th, TO.

& SPENCER Brook, Nov. 10th, '79.
20 ditor Uniof,:
Election in this town passed off
Tery quietly; not much of a turn out
--63 names on the poll list and only
'46 votes polled. Governor Pillsbury
received % votes, Rice Is, and Sat-
;terlee notes.-the prohibition ticket
.slightlyat a discount; Greenback en-
Itirely ignored. p. G. Clough, SEN, a
life long and console tious republican,
cast . straight democratic vote; BY
mistake the Old gent nan got hold
Ola democrat ticket and, not having
bis glasses, only look ed at the bottom
tt,see y 10 va y on for com missioner,
seeing arsh Il 4 ne, and wish.
81, u vote t0r tslhr eranco men That
IS if they happened to be repub licans)
interlines it with the name Of Phineas
Gates--forgot to scratch Hall--and
drops it in the box. He now wants
to know how in the devil he made
such mistake and which of the two
men, Hall or Gates, was the prohibit
ton candidate9 Perhaps the UNION
can enlighten him on that point. If
Mr.. Clough should come up to Prince
ton don't mention it to him, as he
would not like to s'set up" anything
stronger than cider, and you temper
ance folks don't use anything quite so
thin, especially when they go out
electioneering ''up in Milo where
the republicans are so hat
one man who voted with the demo-
Gratis is hero and ought to be pen
stoned; if he can stand the bulldozing
Of '36 genuine republicans (There are
no bulldozers in Milo. ED. UNION. }
and come out unscathed. the govern
ment should employ him to go out
and fight the Ute Indians, and if he
saves his scalp put him on the retired
list.
Our winter school commences to-
morrow, under the supervision Of a
young lady from Princeton, Miss Agnes
Kenely, sister-in-law to J. L. Brady,
she is spoken very highly of as
teacher and have no doubt but what
she will conduct good school.
The Swede people of this vicinity
contemplate building a church at
Spencer Brook next spring, and have
made some arrangements with Mr..
:Clough for lot. A good church edi-
fee would be quite an acquisition to
this burgh.
Mr.. Griggs, the miller, has sold his
muley saw to Whitney & Foster, OF
Princeton, and his circular has proved
to be portable as it has travelled of
to Rush Greek. to cut out some
logs that Griggs s. Son have over
there; will be back and ready for
business again in the spring.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

a SECTION Of the railroad bridge
across the Missouri river, at St.
Charles, Mo-, gave way on Tuesday,
while a freight train was crossing; the
caboose and several cars were precipi-
tated into the river; four or five per-
sons were killed outright while sew.
1ral were seriously injured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

u. S. GRANT is undoubtedly one of
the greatest men this country has ev.
er produced; he is a man whom all
people and nations delight to honor,
but there is such a thing as. OVERRIDING
this hero-worshiping business.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

A. J. Cater, Charles Cater, Franz
.Frieze, Joseph feathers, William
Kennedy and several sons and daugh-
tiers of old s'Towzer," took their de-
parture for Mile Laos county and the
pineries.-Herman Herald.
Tie boys have arrived in Princeton,
and they don't look much the worse
for their summers campaign on the
prairies of Grant county,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

j. Q. A. NICKERsoN was reelected
treasurer of Sherburne county by 200
majority, and the Elk River Star re-
joices thereat. This is Mr.. Nicker.
SON third term.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

The Apache Indians are still on the
war path in New Mexico. The latest
news from there was that Victoria s
band had ambushed party Of Ameri-
cans and slaughtered IA Of them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

NATE RICHARDSON, formerly member
of the legislature from this district.
was the successful candidate for coun-
ty attorney in Morrison county. His
majority was 20.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Crow WING county is increasing in
population. At the late election she
cast 458 votes, gain Of more than
100 since November, 1878.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
Bold Dickson Again on the War Path.

Bold Dickson Again on the War Path.
Just as we 60 to press a shooting
affair occurs on the street,, in which
Mr.. Havelin receives flesh wound in
the left cheek, which though painful
is not serious, from a revolver in the
hands of T. w. Dickson. The merits
Of the case will be tested before
Judge Washburn this, Thursday, af.
ternoon, and full particulars given
next week. A woman figures prom
inently as usual Hermen Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

N. E. Jesmer has moved into his
new store; when the upper story is
completed this will be by all odds
the finest store building in town,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

CONGRESSMAN BLACKBURN, of Ken.
tacky, says. politically. Samuel J.
Tilden is dead beyond all hope Of
resurrection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

In Stearns county, Oscar Taylor
beat Capt. Collins 40 votes in the race
for the county attorneyship.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

''They say Frank Adams has slit
OUT for parts unknown and his cred
itors are going for his property.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

JUDGE PAGE was elected-to stay at
home-by 1900 majority. Now, .let
US have peace"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

EBA W. A. Smith is our authorized
agent at Spencer Brook. Those who are
owing us can settle with Mr.. Smith, md
those wishing to renew their subscrip tions'
can do so through him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

G1LMAN-the stone which the build
ers rejected has become the head Of
the corner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

THAT circular issued by the Wo-#
mems Christian Union against Gilman
re acted in his favor. ssi
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Auditor Mudgett has purchased
that 40 acre lot from Mr.. Joseph
Townsend, which joins Mr.. Craven's
farm on the south; 20 acres are in
Sherburne and 20 in Mile Laos.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Our in Todd county they don't go
to any unnecessary expense with
murderers-a stout rope and a jack
oak tree is all that is required.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Thanksgiving day is close at hand,
Is there going to be dance in Prince
ton on that evening?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS; fayorsI
Grant for third term len. s01.sSs'
street is also a third term man.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

II B. CoWles desiree the farmers
who want Sny a Nhife 4 tie Wileat
for seed to come and get it before the
18th Of December, as by that time he
must dispose of all his wheat.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Z. H. BLY, is developing coal mine
in the vicinity of Bismarck, D. T..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

PILLsBURY..Gilman: The first shall
be last, and the last shall be first. J.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
Removal.

eYT The UNION Office is now on the
ground floor of the building located on
the south east corner Of First street and
Washington avenue, nearly opposite
W,hitney's Steam Feed Mill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Sensible man is S. J. Morris. ESQ.,,
The unsuccessful candidate for school
superintendent at the late election.
Having lost all interest in county af-
fairs and matters pertaining thereto
of which the UNION has always been
faithful chronicler--he has ordered
us to stop his paper.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Messrs. II. B. Cowles, D. II. MUIR
ray and G. II. Chadbourne are good
referees. but Mr.. Murray would make
the best advocate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

e#- Illegal advertisements must be paid
for invariably before affidavit OF publics5
ton will be furnished. No deviation from
this rule hereafter. 5.s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

w. A. Smith, of Spencer Brook, has
s'laid in'' new stock of winter goods
which he will dispose of at very rea-
sonable figures. His assortment of
candies, cigars, etc., is extensive. Ex-
cellent apples and splendid (genuine)
sweet apple cider on hand.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

at Rest.
Mr.. w. J. Barker, the young man
who has been stopping here and in
Spencer Brook for some time past for
the benefit of his health, died rather
suddenly on Thursday evening, at
Mr.. John Hatch's house; he was sit
ting on sofa and at his request Mrs.
A. P. Barker and Mrs. Emma Morse
commenced to sing and play upon the
organ; all at once he seemed to be in
great distress and complained Of Sc
we're pain in his chest; DR.. Gle was
Immediately sent for and the ladies'
did all that mortals could do to ale
viate poor Barker's suAerings; it was
loves labor lost, for, a few moments
after the doctor had arrived his spirit
winged its fight into another sphere. :
During the short time Mr.. Barker had
been in Princeton he earned the re-
spect and good will of everybody
with whom he became acquainted,
and much genuine sorrow is express
ed at his death. His parents. who re-
side in Waterloo, Iowa, have been
telegraphed to, and we suppose the
remains will be inferred there.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Owing to little dispute between
two local politicians the other even.
ing we overhauled the ballots cast in
this town at the late election: For
school superintendent Scott had !
prohibition vote, 5 republican votes,
ii greenback votes, and 90 democrat
votes. Scott was the republican nom.
inee!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-05-29

EuRaLARY.-On Friday night last MIR.
Robinson's grocery store was broken
into by thieves, an entrance being effected
by removing light of glass from one Of
the front windows. The money drawer
was broken open, but being empty, their
trouble in that direction was not very
we'll rewarded. Tobacco and canned fruit
to the value of some ten or fifteen dollars,
is the extent of the loss.
The same night burglars entered the
front door of L. G. Bas:ord's residence,
the lock being turned by means Of MP
pers. Just as the door opened, the ever
watchfu; wife heard them, and called to
"Roy," who sprang out OF bed and to tie
door just in time to miss the scoundrels
as they leaped over the fence, taking a
couple of the pickets with them in their
haste.
On Saturday morning, ex-sheritf Halls
kind-hearted women folk fed tramp in
the wood-shed. In the evening the sane
fellow returned and stole pair Of boots
and a pair Of shoes, nearly new, which
lie probably marked while taking his
morning lunch.
Our citizens will do we'll to prepare
themselves for these midnight visits from
thieves and tiamps. Leave nothing
around loose which you do not wish
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-05-29
CEDAR CITY.

Our school house we'll has bran
new pump.
David I. Watkins has sold his fancy
matched horses for 1926.
George Chandler has disposed of his
old wheat to W. H. Officer & Co.
Don't you forget it. Rehearsal next
Saturday evening, at the school-house.
The late rains have raised the river
and also caused the late sown wheat to
grow very rapidly and is thought will
ripen as early as that previously sown.
John Smith, of Iowa, IS to occupy
the Caleb Stock farm next season. Mr..
Smith IS an industrio us and enterprising
man. We welcome him to this locality
"A meeting Of our most prominent
citizens was called last Thursday on the
cemetery grounds. The following officers
were elected: A. Dickerson, director;
E. Watkins, Treasurer; David Chandler,
Secretary.
w. W. Officer is first mate of the
latest prairie schooner. Charlie Garfield,
of Austin, Captain. w. P. Kerr has
also gone west in search of a home. He
no doubt thinks it wise to secure the
cage before Catching the bird. We think
the bird will be hard to find.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-05-29
ROSE CREEK.

Everything growing finely.
There are 45 pupils in the Rose Creek
public school.
-Sweningson & Co. are putting a Gel
lar under their store.
There is no more diphthcria in this
country. The health of the community
ls good.
Elder Chester lectures on temperance
next Wednes day evening, before the Re-
form Club. Elder Chester breaches every
two weeks at P. NJ, in stead Of evening,
as before.
j. NJ. Pierce, our blacksmith, lost a
valuable COW not long since by over-a IL
mentation. This makes the fourth ami
NAL in this town dying from the same
cause.
Another game of baseball. Rose
Creek vs.. Nevada Ploughboys. Score:
% tor Rose Creek; 8 for the Plowboys.
Score one for Rose Creek. The boys
have just awakened from last winters nap
We notice that the Dexter cores
pondent for the Register has an uneom.
monty severe attack of gush, and the
way his poetical illusions come forth
might provoke the eavy Of Bryant or
Longfellow.
Yes, we thought we were invaded by
tramps and burglars, and began to search
for means Of defense, when our fears
were quoted by soft sweet strains from
the base VOL and violin. 1t was the Rose
Creek String Band. Come again, gents,
and give US more Of the same sort.
The Reform Club occasionally shows
signs Of life. DIR. Wheelock lectured be.
fore the club las. wednesday evening on
natural philosophy. physical geography,
&C., SC. The Rose Creek Club is going
to attend the grand admiration picnic in
Huntington's grove next June II. DR..
Wheelock IS to furnish singing and do
the casing for Rose Creek.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-05-29
GRAND MEADOW

Another heavy shower on Saturday
night last.
j. McDevitt, our retired hotel. keeper.
is building an addition to his dwelling
house.
joe. Christensen has moved his
wagon shop on to Second street, and will.
In few days, show new front.
Since the rains, wheat and other
small grain is covering the ground and
promises to be an enormous crop.
Il. G. Moore wants to trade his sl,on
and machinery for buggy and team, as
he anticipates going into the insura nee
business.
Hon. j. P: West of Wells, came
down on Friday last to take home some
Italian bees which he had purchased of
c. F. Greening.
"A game OF base ball was played at
this place on Saturday last between Grand
Meadow and Frankfort. The score stood
For Grand Meadow, SO; for frankfort,
80.
WHO shall be Judge, is the question
now under consideration. / wonder If
Bro Hotchkiss wasn't looking: up that
matter the other day Better stay at home
if he wants to make votes for 8. p.
MIR. G. Corell, of Brownsville, Mimi.
has arrived and set up bakery and res
taurant at Lowell & Sheldon's old stand,
on Main street. In connection Herewith
he keeps full line of groceries, toys, &C.
Reform Clubs are all right enough
in their way, but the crack of billiard
balls on Sunday, must CRATE rather un
pleasantly on the ears of church-going
people, so boys don't carry good thing
too far.
w. A. Hotchk,ss, one Of the greatest
living journalists and statesmen, ma lie
our village flying visit on Friday even
ING last, and your correspondent had the
pleasure Of listening to his oft-repeated
story of the Mower county "forty thieves"
and also of listening to his praise of the
te'c Simon.pure men composing the
Greenback party, of which he was chief
Republicanism has brought public print
ing down to very close competition, and
the old gent, with a somewhat limited
subscription, seeks to make party which
will not prove 50 ungrateful toward its
majors and old wheel-horses, but whic h
will give the poor editors a chance at the
public crib like they used to have before
the reform. The Phar isee thanked God
because he was not ike other men.
VENUS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-05-29
BROWNSDALE.

Street Commissioner Drown is mend
lng his ways, and making many needed
Improvements.
Some late sown wheat is still thin on
the ground, but most of it Is looking well,
and will be thick enough, and a few
pieces are pronounced too thick. No
one complains but that cookie is thick
enough.
WIN. Prodahl of Sargent met with a
seri Gus accident last week. While at
work about his premises he slipped and
fell, dislocatlng his right collar bone at
its outer extremity. Drs. Britts and Wy
sor mcnded him.
Won't our hospita BILE citizens that
keep open gate, please hang them so that
they will swing IN! There is danger
that we may run against them hard
enough to take them of the hinges some
of these dark nights.
On Tuesday Of last week a party of
six, started from this vicinity to hunt
land. The seekers this time are H. Til.
ton, J. NJ. Tanner, ST., II. D.: Tanner, B.
E. Calby, Fred Colby and John II. Louns.
bury. Their proposed destination is
Ottertall and Wadena counties, or as near
there as land is found. tits thought that
with previous levies, as many as 100 men
will be drafted from the vicinity for the
army Of the Northwest. It's to be hoped,
they will not fall victims to the insatiate
grasshopper or the hardshlps Of new
country. Old settlements have their vic.
tories as well as new, and in the minds
Of some, they arc far surer.
-WREsTL1Na WITH A BAG OF PoTATors
AND THRowN.-Mr. Peterson evidently
felt richer than when he arrived In town.
The growing crops seemed thicker on
the ground every moment "a he medita-
ted upon them. He concluded to take
home to the children, bag of Lawrence's
nice, mealy potatoes. But the potatoes
had no desire to change locality. They
hung down heavy, first IN one direction
and then another, and always a little DIFF.
ferent from what Peterson expected.
Three or four times they did this, but he
got them partially on his shoulder, and
started across the street. As he stepped
down from the sidewalk the perverse
things fetched jerk that landed him
full length IN the mud, and there they
rolled him, till he had done more than
wind or sun towards drying up the pud-
die. Now, potatoes wouldn't act so, un-
less there was whiskey in them. This Is
more probable because Rolph has not
yet been re-licensed and both drug stores
Jay, they will not put liquor IN . pres
even. ~. = u