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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
A Famous. Steam boat Race.

The famous race between the Hanni-
bal City and the Ocean Spray occurred
In 1859. Prior to this race the Ocean
Spray had splendid records. The race
was from st. Louis to Keokuk. The
early part of the race was very close,
and the excitement was intense. When
nearing Bissells point, the Ocean Spray
found the Hannibal City passing her.
The mate on the Ocean Spray, one Davis,
becoming desperate, ordered the head Of
barrel Of turpentine to be knocked in.
His men were then ordered to dip the
wood in this turpentine before putting
it IN the furnace, the object being to
quickly increase the steam, pressure.
The Ocean Spray was supposed to carry
only 100 pounds of steam, but Dayis
thought that by putting another niger
on the safety valve" he could run the
pressure up to 200 pounds and distance
his rival. In carrying the dripping
to the furnace the track became satu-
rated with turpentine, which caught fire
from the open furnace. The flames quick
~ reached the barrel. An attempt was
made to throw the barrel overheard, but
it exploded, and the burning oil being
scattered all around the boat was soon a
mass Of flames.
Scott Matson was captain on the Han
nibal City. He was a brave and gener-
GUS man, and in this instance these two
qualities made his name famous. Not
withstanding the imminent danger, he
ran his boat alongside the burning one
and rescued every person on board. Da-
Wis, the mate of the burned boat, was
afterward convicted and sent to the peni-
tertiary for such gross violation of the
rules of safety. Hewas later pardoned.
st. Louis Letter.
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Mrs. Dol ph Jesmer IS laid uE
with sciatica.
Glorious autumn IS here with
all her grandeur.
Charley Malone has resided and
newly replaced all things damaged
by fire.
We are taken with the dancing
craze, only three dances a week.
Give us a cure.
Geo. Newbert and Miss Jean
Rines with two of their friends
were guests at the Mallette House,
Sunday.
Coral Mcclellan was danger
ously sick all last week. DR..
Cook was called just in time.
Pneumonia.
The Catholic people give a
sociable at the school house Fri
day, they expect a good crowd
and pleasant time. .......
J. W. Mcclellan takes in the
term of court hoping to learn
what disposition has been made
of his case. The jury decided fol-
him year ago.
The Sunday school picnic was {
success. The dinner extra, the
: games enjoyable. The old anc
young entered into it heart anc
hand. The children will long re.
member it.
Miss Fronia Burch and the
Misses May Lyons and Kate
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07

Galley were staying with their
aunt, Mrs. Mallette, last week.
Mrs. t. H. Galley joined them for
a days pleasure. Fronia takes us
all in when she comes and is ever
welcome.
Mr.. John Howard, the railroad
claim agent, was in town last week
IN the interest of the railroad COM
pany. Nh. Howard, no doubt,
would do honorably of his own
accord, but we have people here
who would rejoice to see their
neighbors beat out Of their Just
dues.
There was a game of base ball
played Sunday, and by the racing
of teams we judged it was a sue
cessful game. If the ball players
would take some other day the
crowd would be larger. IF the
boys never do anything worse than
play quiet game Of base ball on
Sunday they will be for
given. -.-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
SOHebOdY'6 Father

think that one of the saddest Incl
dents of the war which T witnessed was
after the battle of Gettysburg. Of on
the outskirts, seated on the ground with
his back to tree, was a dead soldier.
His eyes were riveted on some object
held tightly clasped in his hands. AS we
drew nearer we saw that it was an am
brotype of two small children. Man
though I was, hardened through those
long years to carnage and bloodshed, the
sight of that man who looked on his
children for the last time in this world,
who, away off in a secluded spot, had
rested himself against a tree that he
might feast his eyes on his little loves,
brought tears to my eyes which could
not restrain had I wanted. There were
six of us in the crowd, and we all found
great Jumps gathering in our throats and
mist coming before our eyes which al
most blinded us.
We stood looking at him for some
time. was thinking Of the wife and
baby I had left at home and wondering
how soon, in the mercy of God, she
would be left widow and my baby boy
fatherless. We looked at each other and
instinctively seemed to understand one
another's thoughts. Not a word was
spoken, but we dug grave and laid the
poor fellow to rest with his children's
picture clasped over his heart. Over his
grave on the tree against which he was
sitting inscribed the words: s'Some-
body's Father. July 8, 1868. Blue and
GRAY.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
Who was it that failed to land the
Petrol at her dock.

no was it that failed to land the
Petrol at her dock.
silas Carter was appointed
.oyerseer of roads. He
illl mediately gathered up his crew
and started at work. ST. is the
stuff behind a crew Of men.
Miss May Wilson is attending
the Isle Harbor school. The
scholars in general are IN love with
their teacher, Miss Kerrick. She
has the credit Of being a frst-class
teacher in all respects.
Jason Carter was awarded the
contract for building the county
bridge 1r1ldg and corduroy at the place
known as the big meadow. Push
the work Jason and let our many
visitors see that we can, have a
bridge.
Quite a number of cruisers have
arrived during the past week.
The indications are that the reser-
walton will come to some develope-
ments soon. We hope so anyway.
We are all ready to throw up our
brick buildings as soon as the land
comes into market.
The milestone that flew up
some time ago has developed into
a serious case. The matter came up
before Justice Vinton on Saturday,
Aug. 26th, and was continued un-
til Sept 18th, when it will be tried
in the town of South Harbor be-
fore justice Berg. The case was
dismissed owing to a flaw IN the
complaint. Ed
A social hop was given at
Mr.. Mayew's residence Saturday,
Aug. 26th. Though it rained
nevertheless the crowd arrived in
due time. Form on for square
dance was the program until a
very late hour. All report hay
ing an excellent time. The lady
or gentleman that lost their heel
at the dance should call and get it.
The writer examined the heel and
thinks it came from a lady's No.
2 shoe. Oh, but those beans were
SO good.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
Liquids During Meals.

If we bear in mind the whole mechan-
ism of digestion, it will readily be seen
that in cases of weakness or want of
tone on the part of the muscles Of the
stomach, when every part Of the food
cannot be properly presented to the &C
ton Of the digestive juices, the introduce
ton into the stomach of moderate
amount Of water may be Of no slight
benefit. The mass Of food will become
more pliable and SO more easily operated
upon by the weakened muscles. outh's
Companion.
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Will Clark has gone to Estes
Brook to do fall blowing on his
farm. ......z g.. y
Many of our citizens are at
Princeton this week attending
court.
Henry Mallette and Esquire
Dunning, Of Foreston, were over
on business, Monday. .
A son was born, Sunday, to
Mrs. Minnie johnson at the resi-
dence of her father, Nh. Dysert.
The Milaca mill has shut down
and is awaiting orders for oak
lumber having sawed up what pine
they had.
The sermon by Rev. Terhune,
Sunday evening, on ''Cloaks" was
an able effort and we'll received by
a large audience.
We know the country is settling
up around here for we see a num-
Der of farm teams and buggies in
town every day which was unusal
until this summer.
Persons in the country wishing
my attendance in confinement
cases should make engagements a
few weeks in advance.
DIR. n. NJ. Cook.
The several Scandinavian
churches have for some time been
holding a series of revivals and
many members have been added.
Milaca is now we'll supplied with
churches for young village.
Prof. and Mrs. E. E. Woodruff,
of Clearwater, arrived Saturday.
The professor will teach the higher
department in the village schools
this year. Miss Maggie Ross will
be the primary teacher. School
opened Tuesday morning.
F. G.. Stamm is located at
Princeton opposite the UNION Of
flee, prepared to repair watches,
clocks and jewelry. 1t is Impos-
sible to stop in Milaca before
November. Any work left at
Princeton will be delivered in
Milaca free of express charges.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
A Postmaster With a Sure Job.

Few die and none resign holds true
OF certain postofice in York county.
The office pays a salary Of only $50 a
year, and the man who holds it has been
postmaster for quarter of a century.
He has tried a number of times to resign
but the village folk have every time pre-
vailed on him to retain the Office. No
body else in town wants it, and the
neighbors have become so used to calling
at his house for their letters that they
cannot bear the thought of having a
change. This postmaster can hardly be
called an offensive partisan.-Lewiston
journal. .,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
The Gresham Lectures In ENGLAND.

The will of Sir Thomas Gresham, mer-
Ger, 1879, indicates the estimation in
which the new learning was held in
Eizabeth's reign. He provides that
lectures shall be read on divinity, astron-
omy, music, geometry, law, physic and
rhetoric. *'None to be chosen to read
lectures SO long as he be married. The
Gresham lectures are still a power in
the land. I do not know whether the
lecturers are at this day exclusively bach
elors and widowers!- Cornhill Magazine.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
LAWRENCE, Sept. g., 1898

A " A'A1A>OA's oSCO. y, 1COC.
Quite a severe storm on the lake,
Sunday. .~.
Mr.. -, why didn't you catch
the mail Monday morning?
A fair yielda of potatoes and
other vegetables are expected this
fall.
Haying is done for this season.
About 500 tons have been put up
in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Mayhem says no more
dancing for him.. It is to hard
work hewing out Eastwood
benches.
Cool nights and mornings.
Frost has been severe the past
week doing much damage to gar
dens, etc.
Who were the crowd on the Petrol
Sunday after Mayhew's dance?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
SPENCER BROOK ITEMS.
SPENCER BROOK, Sept. S.

SPENCER BROOK, Sept. S, 1893
Herbert Severance had a fine
colt terribly cut on a wire fence
hst Saturday night.
Farmers are having fine weather
for doing their fall work, except
it is too dry for blowing.
Will Nicely was down last Sat-
urday with some parties from be-
low chiclSen-shooting. While here
they had their harnesses stolen and
the nuts taken from their wagon,
besides they lost a number of small
articles. 49,.
We hear the cry of hard times
from abroad and from the business
men of the country. There is as
much money floating around now
as there has been for five years.
A man must have something to
exchange for money in any year
or at any time if he expects to get
it.
j. D. Wilkes, an old resident of
North Branch, and member of
the G. A. R., accompanied by his
son-in-law, Charley Jones, passed
through the Brook, to-day, for
Milaca on business, and Mr.. Wilkes
proposes to have a hunt before he
returns home being professional
deer and bear hunter.
Methodist quarterly meeting was
held at the school house last Sum-
day, the Rev. Mr.. Shannon, pre-
siding elder of this district, and
Rev. Mr.. Bouck were present.
Mr.. Bouck made the opening
prayer and Mr.. Shannon delivered
the sermon which was quite inter-
esting. He said that some people
scoffed at religion, saying that it
was good enough for women and
children; in answer he said that
three-fourths of the christian peo-
! pie of world were women and that
more than three-fourths of the in
mates of prisons were men, show
ing conclusively that women are
good and men inclined to sin, which
is correct. Yet all women want a
man; good one if she can get
one, if not, a bad one. At the
close Mr.. Bouck gave notice that
collection would be taken up to
defray expenses and to pay the
presiding elders salary and hoped
those present would respond Gber-
ally. The presiding elder said he
had quit making excuses for ask
ing for contributions as it was one
of the duties of a christian to help
fill up the exchequer of the church.
An invitation was given. to every
one to come forward and Join the
church either on probation or by
letter, and that after sacrament the
congregation would repair to the
river where number would be
baptised: Those to receive the
time-honored rite were Mrs. F. E.
McKenney and Mrs. Herman
Lowell and four young ladies, and,
as remarked by Mr.. Burgan, if it
does them no good it would do
them no harm. MI. Burgan and
wife, of Princeton, were present
and assisted in the program by
their excellent singing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
The Patent once at washington.

The patent Office holds model or a
drawing of every invention known in the
whole world and has paid something
more than So, 900, 900 over and above it's
own expenses, sum which represents
only trif1e of the great amount it has
added to the wealth Of the nation.-Har
pers Young People.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07

The largest city in Spain is the capital,
Madrid, which has population of 49,
600. The next largest cities are Bar
celona, Valencia, Seville and Malaga,
after which there are 90 cities the pop
ulation Of which ranges from $4,000 to
one-third of that number.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-07
The Five Great Oceans,

The following are the latest estimates
Of the five great oceans: Pacific, n, ooo.-
600 square miles; Atlantic, IS, 900 900
square miles; Indian, %, 200 900 square
miles; Antarctic, 8,500,000 square miles;
Arctic, 800, 900 square miles. St St Louis
Republic.
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It is little thing to speak a phrase Of
common comfort which by daily use has
almost lost its sense, and yet on the ear
of him who thought to die unmourned
it will fall like the choicest music. Tai
fourd.
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FORESTON BREEZES,

MAILS arrive from ST. Cloud and all points west
and south at 1886 A. From Milaca and Prince
ton at 4:O5 P: NJ Mails close for St. Cloud, west
ern and southern points at $3.50 P. NJ. For Milaca
and Princeton at 500 A.. N. Office open from Z A.
NJ. to 8 Pm H. r. MAIIETTE P NJ,
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To Let.

My ITO acre field, mile from Prince
ton depot, for term OF one or more
years. Apply to
MRS. AMANDA CATER,
Princeton, MINI.
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MILE LAcs LAKE RlPPLEs,

MILE Laos LAKE RlPPLEs.
SoUTH HARBoR, Aug. 81, 1898.
Light frosts have damaged cram
berries.
South Harbor has anew resident
attorney.
Geo. Farwell has moved onto
Mrs. Manly Clark's claim.
Geo. Nicely, Of Princeton, was
up serving subpenas last week.
| S. M. Dinwiddie, Of Garrison,
was calling on his friends here Sun
day.
| D. j. Wilkes has been very sick
for a few days but is some better
now.
j. F. Murdoch, of Milaca, spent
the first of the week around the
lake.
Ira Price and Johnny Merrill
killed so ducks one evening last
week. HI.
A. S. Anderson has found his
valise which so mysteriously dis
appeared.
Mr.. Tibideau and wife arrived
last week to keep house for Mr..
VanCourt.
Two gentlemen from Elk River
are making tour around the lake
with a team.
The board Of supervisors of
South Harbor seem to have some
misunderstanding.
Joseph VanCourt arrived from
below last week with a brand new
team, harnesses and wagon.
Mrs. Wiseman's son arrived
here from St. James last week to
stay with his mother a while.
Jos. VanCourt goes to Milaca
this week after goods. Joe has
several men at work on the county
road.
Mrs. Frank Benoit is spending
a few day at E. Warren's until her
husband returns from Mime
apolis. .....-r
The case of the State of Mime
sofa against Edwin F. Sargent was
dismissed as the warrant was
illegal.
The Indians have entirely de-
serted Mo-zu-mi-na Point, all hav-
ing moved to Rice Lake to gather
rice and berries. s.
I Everybody sings praises Of the
hospitality OF. j. J. Ash. A large
crowd appeared at his house
warming, Sept. list. 49,
Fall is here, it seems by the
weather we are having. 1t is very
cool nights and mornings but we
have had no frost so far.
A. Anderson, Eliza Warren, G.
O. Jahr and quite number of the
other settlers are picking cram
berries for Mike Lennett.
Mrs. Murray will give ball in
the new residence of MIR. Ash next
Friday night every body is invited
and a good time is anticipated.
Mrs. G. B. Wilkes, of North
Branch returned to her home Mon
day after ten days visit with her
daughter Mrs. O. Haskell, taking
her with Elsie Haskell.
Several Indians were summoned
to St. Paul this week to testify in
the case of John Sloan who killed
his wife at White Earth. Sloan
used to live at the lake.
I. w. Dennison has sent in his
resignation as chairman of the
board of supervisors. We hope
that the next one appointed will
do bis duty as well taking all
things into consideration.
LAWRENCE, Sept. 3, 1893.
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Four million one hundred and seven
ty-three thousand bananas were impe.t.
ed at New Orleans last year and dis-
tributed to all parts of the country
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UNION CHURCf.-Afternoon service every Sun
day. Evening service by the Young Folks
Christian Endeavor Society every Sunday eve
ming. REV. G. A. TERHUNE, Pastor.
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Remember the auction at the Freer
farm in Milo takes place at 10A. M,
Monday, Sept 18th.
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NORTH STAR L. O. L. No. 233, meets in Milac,
every Saturday evening.
N. NJ. Cook, w. NJ.
G. H. Warner, Sec. - ~
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH = Preaching
every Sunday at 1880 A. M. and Pm. Sunday
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at p M.
REV. G. A. TERHUNE. Pastor.
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SWEDISH BAPTIST SUNDAY School. at the resi-
dence of Jonas johnson every Sunday, 1920 A. NJ
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MILACA ZEPHYRS.

I MAILS arrive from Foreston, St. Clcud and
western points at $3.50 AN. From Princeton
4 TX River, Anoka, Minneapolis, ST Paul and all
southern and eastern points at $3.50 p. NJ. Mails
close for Foreston, st. Cloud and all western
points at 800 p. N. For Princeton. Elk River
Anoka Minneapolis ST Paul and all eastern
points at p. NJ. Office open from A. NJ to 9 P. NJ
on week days and closed on. Sunday.
A. j. BARRETT, p. NJ.
THE w. G. II. U. meets on the first and third
Thursday afternoon of each month at the M. E.
church at 3 O'Clock. Every lady and gentleman
in any way interested in temperance or the up.
building of humanity are invited to be present Al
every meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-27
sr. JOHNS CATHOLIC CLUE.
To Open Its New Quarters on Vernon
street Next Wednesdav

To Open Its New Quarters on Vernon
street Next Wednesday.
One of the events of the coming week
will be the informal opening next We'd
nesday of the new club house of the St.
Johns Catholic club, which is situated on
Vernon street. This society was formed
about nine weeks ago. and 1t now has a
membership of over eighty members Its
object is sociability and also to provide q
pleasant and home-like place where the
young men can spend their leisure hours.
1t is not strictly religious or temperance
organization. Any Catholic young man
become a member. The house has been
elegantly furnished and will contain re-
cepttoR rooms and parlors, q billiard room,
card rooms and a thoroughly equipped
gymnasium, all of which goes to make up
club house of the most modern type.
There will also be glee and banjo club
and an athletic team, which it Is expected
will be able to wrest the laurels from any
other organization that will desire to meet
them on the athletic field. Formal opening
of the new house will not take place until
the fore part of July, when everything will
be entirely completed and at that time the
house will be open for public inspection.
The society holds its last meeting prior to
entering its permanent quarters at st.
Johns hall tomorrow afternoon at three
O'Clock. 1t is expected that at this meet
ing over twenty-five new members will be
added to the roll. The officers of the club
are: President, T. J. Fox; vice president,
John J. Brennan; recording secretary,
III. d. O'Connell; financial secretary, George
N. Fahy, and treasurer, Rev. N. A. Sufff-
van. Much of the success of the club Is
due to the different committees which have
worked with uutiring energy to make It
what itsis at present.
The excursion committee have arranged
for an excursion to Glen Island by the
John d. Starin on July 81. They antici-
pate having large number go and have
made Arrangements accordingly. "a
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-27
WARD COMMITTEES CHOSEN.

Republican Electors in the Several
Wards Meet Last Evening.
In accordance with the call issued by
Chairman James Bishop of the republican
town committee, meetings were held in
several wards of the city and town last
evening and ward committees were elected
for the ensuing year. The wards in which
meetings were held were the First, Third,
Fourth, Ninth, Tenth and Thirteenth.
The First ward meeting was held at 48
Church street. Alderman A. Maxcy Hitler
presided as chairman and Councilman F.
w. Skiff as secretary. The following ward
committee was chosen: F. E Hum, A.
Ter, Charles D. Nicoll, E E. Durant, F. w.
Skif, Charles F. Lsvere, 8. s. Thompson
and Edward N. Darlington.
In the Fifth ward no meeting was held,
as in consequence Of the inclemency of the
weather only few of the voters of the
ward came out.
In the Ninth ward E. 2. Dow acted as
chairman and the following committee was
elected: Henry e. Marsh, 81. 8. Hamilton,
]. D. Peaker, F. 8. Willard and Police
Commissioner Prince.
At the Tenth ward meeting Lyman d.
johnson was chairman and the following
committee elected: L. d. johnson, W. E.
Whittlesey, J. 81. Macdonald. q. s. Peck,
F. b. Mcdonald, E. L. Lindsley, G. W.
Pickett, 8. b. Punderson, L. W. Cleavs-
land, Felix Chillingworth, W. q. Pardee,
81. F. Keyes and q. J. Miller.
At the Third ward meeting W. F. Clark
presided, and the following ward commit
tee was elected: W. F. CLARK, L. NJ. Ull-
man, George Knollmeyer, Joseph ELY and
Joseph B. Ullman.
At the meeting in the Thirteenth ward,
Westville, the following committee was
elected: Robert T. Grant, Charles Brown,
F. T. Dickinson, Thomas Gold. T. A.
Reers