The Princeton union., 1894-06-14

/ Wait for Prof. Hirschberg. Do not
rifle with your eye-sight, but consult |
Prof. Hirschberg, the recognized New
York and st. Louis eye expert who
will be in Princeton June Goth and 21st
1t the store of his agent, G. a. Jack.
Consultation free.
Three hundred and eighteen pupils
were enrolled in the public schools of
Princeton during the past year. This
would indicate that the village OF
Princeton has a population Of more
than 1000, a gain of 100 per cent. since
the last census was taken in 1890.
Mr.. Hugh Brown was over from
Sauk Rapids yesterday for the purpose
Of selling his farm in Baldwin. Mr..
Brown looks as young as he did 10
years ago. One of these days we ex-
pect to see him and his family again
residents of our beautiful village.
Ho for the Races.
Those who desire to witness a good
trotting race, several Of them, should
be on hand at the Fair grounds Satur
day afternoon at two o'clock. An ad-
mission fee of 25cts will be charged,
proceeds to go for improvement of
track.
The fast special train which runs
over the Eastern Minnesota every Fri
day forenoon to connect with the Great
Northern passenger boats at Duluth,
will stop at Princeton. All trains stop
at Princeton, the best paying station
on the line between Minneapolis and
Duluth.
J. F.. Bockoven's residence in the
eastern end of Princeton township was
completely obliterated by fire last
Saturday morning. Nothing was
saved, and not dollar of insurance.
The fire is supposed to have been
started by three year old child play,
ling with matches.
George Nicely returned from a trip
to Tallaposa, Fla1 last Saturday
George has no particular objections tc
the country down there only he thinks
Minnesota is a more desirable place o.
residence, especially at this season o.
the year. He says business is very
dull in Tallaposa at present.
Mrs. Maggie Head and son Nat lef
for Boston, Tuesday morning, to b
gone several weeks. Nat, who is :
manly little fellow, was around tow
bidding all his friends goodbye Mon
day, and one and all of them wished
him and his mother a pleasant journe,
and safe return to Princeton.
/ G. H. Chad dbourne has erected larg
circular tank in his yard and has
small engine to pump water into it
He says he is bound to keep his law
and trees green rain or no rain. W
hope ere another year rolls aroun
| times will ease up and Princeton wi
! have a system of water works.
Lawyer Charles Kent and Mis-
Christine Schedin Of Milaca were maj
ried in the CONNIE ercial Hotel parlo
by Rev. J.. S. Bouck, Tuesday morning
Landlord Newbert of6ciated as bes
man and also gave the bride away
The UNION wishes Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
a pleasant journey through life.
The slight shower on Monday eve
ming barely laid the dust, and it wa
the only rain we have had in this v
cinity for a month past. The heat
intense and unless there is a suficier
rainfall to moisten the earth with
the next few days the growing crops
many localities will be past salvation
J D. H. Robbins was down from Vim
land last week on his way to Clev'
> land, o., where he is to wed Mi:
Matte J. Reed on the 18th inst. M
! Robbins intends to return with b
. bride by way of the great lakes on or
J Of Jim Hills floating palaces. II
n UNION tenders its congratulations
advance.
Joseph Vancourt arrived in town {
Monday and left for his home in Sout
I Harbor, yesterday afternoon. M
y Vancourt has just passed through
d long and dangerous illness and has 10
about half of his avoirdupois. Joe
plucky and says it will be sever
e moons yet before he visits the hapl
: hunting grounds.