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The Press., 1897-06-03

A big suprise is in store for the friends Nof Storrs Agricultural College. Trouble is said to be brewing for the faculty and the trustees, according to good report, have slated some radical changes that in clude the removal of President B. F. Rooms, three lady instructors, namely, Miss Margaret Kenwill, Miss Harriet Lezla Smith, Miss Lucretia Jane Barber, and l.. P. Chamberlin, farm superin- tendent. President Rooms is graduate of Oberlin College, "A, and Yale, '81. He was principal for ten years and about four years ago was made president.
 The commencement of the college will be held in two weeks and it is said that the trustees have about decided to make the removals immediately thereafter.
 Besides these wholesales changes it is said that the trustees have in mind the raising of Professor A. B. Peebles to the presidency of the college. He is grad uate of the Michigan Agricultural College and teaches physics and chemistry. He NN"o CCCAA O HI U tcsiA1 OuG lsbO OCOu connected with Sterrs for the past six or seven years. He has given lectures in various parts of the state and has con. siderable popularity.
 The program outlined above is said to be substantially what the trustees have in mind, although no vote has yet beer taken, and some changes may be made before final action is taken. .... .-..t
 The cause of this wholesale change in the faculty is said to be dissatisfaction, first, with President Koons's methods The trustees think that the college needs a more energetic, up-to-date management Then, too, some fault is found that con. sistent discipline has not been maintain ed. It Is also said that portion of the alumni are opposed to the elevation O Professor Peebles to the presidency ane that while they favor new head for tht institution, they would not vote to lecom mend the removal of President Rooms because of the trustees plans to promote Professor Peebles. -H0rU0rd C0wrGpat
The Press., 1897-06-03
Bicycles.
Enamel Ware.
Stylish Dress Stuffs.
Prices cut a third to 0 half.

Prices cut a third to half.
 It will astonish and please you to see such goods for so little money.
 50-inch All Wool and Silk and Wool Fancy Checks, Stripes, Mixtures, etc., desirable goods. Former price $1.25. On sale at 50c.
 Silk and Wool and Mohair and Wool Novelty Suiting, 40 to 45 inches wide. Usual prices 87Ic and $1. Sale price 5Oc.
 A large and handsome line of All Wool Fancy Novelties, reduced from 5Oc and Toe On sale at 37Ic.
 3S-inch Wool Fancies, 20 new color ings. Best former prices 30 and 62Jo. Sale price 25c.
 40-inch Figured Mohairs, all new col brings, splendid luster Usual price 75c. On sale at 29c.
 43-inch Covert Cloth, colors, in Ca- det Blue, New Green, Brown, Navy, Olive Green. Former price $1. Sale price 69c. Rear Of main store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Five Brooklyn young people were kill ed and number of others injured in an accident which occurred Monday after noon at Valley Spring, Long Island. A tally-ho with party of 21 excursionists from Brooklyn, which started out for a days outing through Long Island, was struck by train on the Long Island rail- road at a crossing.
The Press., 1897-06-03
nIsTRICT OF COVENTRY, ss. Pro

RESTRICT OF COVENTRY, ss. Pro J bate Court, May 27th, A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Luther P. Gager, late Of Coventry, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Luther II. Gager, pray ing that letters of administration may be grant ed on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 determined at the Probate Off1ce in Coventry, in said District, on the 5th day of June, A. D: 1897, at 1O3O o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be Uiyen of the pendency of said application and fhe time and place of hearing thereon, by pub lishing this order once in some newspaper hav- inp a Circulation in said district and by posting d copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of coventry, in said District, at least i've days before the day of said hearing.
 JOHN ISLAM, Judge.
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GEO. J. BAILEY.
nIsTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro

.DIsTRICT OF HOLLAND, oLaIL.,A ss. Pro- lI bate Court, June 1st, 1897.
 Estate of Louisa P. Morrison, late of Willing ton, in said disttict, deceased
 Upon the application of the administrator on said estate, praying that an order may be grant ed for the sale of all the real estate Of said es- tate, as per application on file more fully ap- pears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Holland, in said district. on the 11th day of June, A. D. 1897 at o'clock in the forenoon of said day, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same once in some and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post In the town of Wilmington, in said district.
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
The Press., 1897-06-03

At the solicitation of Congressman Henry, Pension Commissioner Evans has granted a pension examining board for Holland county, to meet every two weeks at Rockville. The board will consist of Dr. A. R. Goodrich of Vernon, Dr. T. F. Rockwell of Rockville and Dr. Frank L. Smith of Stafford Springs. Each of the other counties has a board, this one making the eighth in the state.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Most coughs may be cured in few hours or at any rate in few days, by the use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral With such a prompt and sure remedy as this at hand, there is no need of prolOnging the agony for weeks and months. Keep this remedy in Your house.
The Press., 1897-06-03

The great Yerkes lens brings the moon within two hundred miles, that is, it is, shown as 1t would appear to the na- ked eye at that distance. The new lens promises to cause many interesting as- tronomical discoveries.
The Press., 1897-06-03
There is a Class of People

Who are tnured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores 6 new preparation called GRATN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most and but few can tell 1t from coffee. It does not cost ov CT < as much. Children may drink ii with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per pack age. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Press., 1897-06-03
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD. ss. Pro

bate Court, June 2d, A. D. 1897.
 Estate of MaTiett Smith late of Stanford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Marcus A. Smith, pray ing that an instrument in writing, purport1ng to be the last will and testament of said Mariett smith, deceased, may be proved, approved, al- lowed and admitted to probate, as per applica- tiOn on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Stafford in said district, on the 18th day Of June, A. D. 18g7 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper nav a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of stafford, in said district.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Silk Bargains.

22-inch Printed India Fouard Silks, medium and small designs in all desir- able colorings, retailed in most stores at soc, our price 29c. yard.
 A-inch Japanese and Lyons Printed Indias in one, two and three-color prints, beautifcl designs-usually retailed at 59 and 75c. yard, our price 373c yard
 Do not expect these to last great while.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Many of the southern and central states experienced slight shock of earthquake Monday afternoon.
The Press., 1897-06-03

The public debt was decreased during May S1, ,56O,O80.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Born.

Stafford, May 29th, son to MT. and Mrs. Augustus Brink.
 South Wilmington, May 30th son to MT. and Mrs. David Barrows.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Married.

Mansfield, 1st, H. w. Beebe, of Storrs, and Miss Fanny Chadwick.
 Stafford Springs, 2d, by Rev. R. c. Gra. gan, Joseph Mcguire, of Southbridge, and Miss Mary Neville.
The Press., 1897-06-03

THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant Isemi-weekIyl furnished for $2.15 peryear.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Died.

Mansfield, (Wormwood HilD May 18th, Gelon Parker, 29
 Stafford Springs, 2d, Ephraim Jones, 88.
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The Chicago GrOcery's GREAT SUMMER SALE
 OF ITS Surplus of Can Goods.

4 Cans of Our Best Corn, .s5 | 3 !" Tomatoes, 20 Blueberries, .25 9 Peaches 25 i Can Good Peaches, 10 3 Cans Best Apricots, .25 B {" '' Ptneapples, .25 1 Can Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce, 10 1 Can Best Baked Pork and Beans, .19 1-gal. Cans of Fine Apples, 50 8 Cans Little Neck Clans, .25 Cans Burnhams Clam Chowder, 50 1 Can OK Tongues, 50 | 1 Can Lunch Tongues, .25 l 6 Boxes Fine American Sardines, .25 l 5 lbs. Good Prunes, .25 lbs Best N Y. Evaporated Apples, .25 8 packages Best M1nce Meat, .25 | 7 lbs. Lump Laundry Starch, .25 I 1 Pint Bottle Gerkins Pickles, .15 1 |" t Fine Tomato Catsup, 10
 shall sell for a short time
 20 lb Fails of Strictly Pure Lard, $1.25 l 10 "f 69 l 3S Pure Lard by the pound, .O6H lbs. of a Good Coffee, 50
 In short our PRICES on SUGARS, TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES, FLOUR, Etc., Etc, are always the lowest. Come one and all and take advantage of this special sale.
 Q. M. BROWN, Prop.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Putting trust in man is one way of putting a crown on his head.
The Press., 1897-06-03

EOUND.-A large black Newfoundland I Dog. Owner can have him by paying fol this notice. 1W+ MYRCN w. LEONARD.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanh us- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com raitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- eeiyed and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1897-06-03

MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS. s1.5O year. If paid strictly in advance, S1.s5.
The Press., 1897-06-03

WT ANTED.-To buy standing Alders,
 WV in or near the town of Wilmington. Ad- dress with price, COLLINS RICHARDSON, 1W# Crystal Lake.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Women's Bicycle Suits

Big line of brownish mixtures. Suits that have been selling at $1150, now $T50.
 Crash Bicycle Duplex Skirts $1.50.
 Second floor, lake elevator.
The Press., 1897-06-03

NOTICE.-Th copartnership hereto IN fore existing between the undersigned un- der the firm name of Arnold tE McKendr1ck, is dissolved. All bills against the company are to be presented to Addison Arnold for payment, and all bills due the company are to be paid to said Arnold. ADDISON ARNOLD, CHARLES MCKENDRICK.
 stafford Springs. May g. 1897.
The Press., 1897-06-03

GOTTAGE TO RENT on Prospect st. O Inquire Of c. c. PARKESS.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. \
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
! THE LADIES TOO.

The Rebekahs Instituted a Lodge NJ
N1ilaca Last Saturday.
The degree team of May flower Lodge
No. 10l, Daughters of Rebekah, ac-
.companied by a score or more mem
bers Of the lodge went to Milaca last
Saturday to institute a new lodge of
that order in ur&sistervillage. The
work was commenced shortly after
noon and occupied the entire AFTERNOON
and the evening was given to the
gaieties Of the occasion. The grand
secretary was present and assisted in
the work. A splendid banquet was
served and a jolly time ensued which
lasted until train time the following
morning. The Rebekahs also concur
in endorsing the remarks previously
made concerning the hospitality ofIthe
deniZens of the village of stumps.s
The new lodge starts off with very
promising membership, thirty-seven
having taken the degrees as charter
members. There is no doubt in the
minds Of those who were present as to
the future prosperity of this lodge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
The Right Idea About Village Improve

The Right Idea About Village Improve
ments.
The Long Prairie argus has a. COM
munication advocating the paying of
local improvements by assessing the
AUDITING benefited property. This is
not only right in. principle but per-
fectly feasible. Auditing property
should not bear all the expense but it
should bear not less than half the cost
of street grading, boulevarding, sew
erage, street sprinkling and water
main extensions. This thing of the
streets of the rich being beautified at
the expense of the poor who may not
see the improvement unless they go
for that especial purpose, of the homes
of wealth being provided with water
| and sewerage for which home owners,
mile away, pay in equal proportion,
is wholly wrong in villages as in cities
erty in villages for such expenses is<as
urgent as in cities. Every villageahas
experience and pays for it in sectional
Iillfeeling and bitterness. 81 ler0NdrlG
Post-Neeys
The UNION is heartily in favor of a
system of electric lights and water
works for Princeton, provided the
property-owners who are directly
benefited will bear their just proper
tion of the expense. The owners of
abutting property should stand the
major share of the expense at least
so per cent of it. Princeton must and
will have a good system of electric
lights and water-works but not by
levying direct tax on every dollars
worth Of taxable property in the vii
lage. 51t
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
The Pixies.

& Next Wednesday evening, Dec. 20,
at Jesmer's opera house, our towns
people will have the, long sought for
opportunity of seeing their own chill
dren in the operatta ''The Pixies. "
This is going to be without a single
exception the best thing that Prince
ton has ever seen. There are over so
boys and girls in she performance and
with the elaborate costuming and stage
properties that go with the piece, it
certainly will be the peer of anything
seen here in the past. The children
have now been rehearsing this piece
under Mr.. Kyed as trainer for three
weeks and the music, libretto and cos
tunes are furnished by the National
Entertainment Bureau of Minneapolis.
In the production of this piece we see
the pixies, the fairies, the archer
cadets, the Amazons and many other
parts too numerous to mention. Solos,
duets, quartettes and choruses enliven
the piece throughout, and comica1
dialect specialties by the representa-
:tives of the different Municipalities.
The High school being benefited by
this, there will be no question Of q
doubt as to full house, for it is the
starting fund for the purchase of a
piano for the high school. Such q
worthy object should meet the entire
public's hearty support, and will when
you stop to think that the prices are
only Is, 25 and 35cts. Tickets either
bought Of the children or at the regu-
liar place. Let Us not forget the date,
Dec %.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

Thomas T. Warren of Mile Laos
lake was at the land Office Wednesday,
to give notice of his intention to make
final proof of his homestead which is
on the reservation. Mr.. Warren. has
lived on this section since 1871, being
engaged for years in numbering: with
his brother, the late Geo. Warren, OF
St. Paul-the latter being one Of the
prominent lumbermen of the North
west for many years. Mr.. Warren is
one OF the fortunate settlers. whom
Congressman Morris helped out to the
amount of S1.25 an acre, and he says
Page Morris is enjoying great popular
ity in Mile Laos county. st. Cloud
Journal Press. a.,. *: :-.> a..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
MILACA BY NIGHT.
The Knights of Pythias Visited the village
Up the Rum.

Wednesday night Of last week
Milaca lodge knights Pythias held.
a special. convention which was at
tended by 50 Princeton knights, %
from St. Paul and several from Mime
sapolis and other points. Six ranks
we're conferred at the meeting after
which the boys gathered,i in the dining
room Of the Arlington where an elab-
crate banquet was spread. The prin-
Ecipal speeches we're made by Grand
Chancellor Stratton, Grand Keeper of
Records and Seal Wheaton and the Of
fcers Of the different lodges present.
The knights Of Pythias band was pres
sent and added greatly to the enjoy
ment Of the occasion. Everyone who
attended the gathering came home
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
TIE YEAR WAS GOOD
There Is No Cause to Complain Of the
Times in Mile Laos County
:..:, During the Year 1907
The New Settlers Have Been of Wen.
to-do Class and They Have Made
Many Costly improvements.

'II:hlssyear just closing has been one
OF the best in the history OF Mile Laos
county. That at least is the verdict of
men who have watched it's develop
nent and growth for the past thirty
live years. The test of this growth
and prosperity is based on permanent
improvements, influx of settlers and
PAYNE ut OF outstanding debts. - - s1<
The greater part of the new popula-
ltion, unlike immigrants of former
years, are Well-to-do. They have come
from the more densely populated por-
tions Of this country, where land had
become TOO valuable to render extern
sive farming profitable. They have
sold their lands at high prices and the
proceeds have enabled them to buy
new homes here and have a nest egg
left for permanent improvements.
Formerly our new settlers came prin-
cipally from the countries of the old
world with nothing but their hands
and aSspirit of willingness to improve
the lands which their scant capital had
partially bought. Our new settlers
this year have provided themselves
with comfortable buildings and an i'm
provement in the buildings of the
older settlers is also noticeable. The
log huts, once SO numerous, are now
eingss#replaced with frame buildings
and many conveniences have. been
added to increase the comfort of man
and beast.
In d former article the UNION has
told OF the large amount of indebted
| ness which has been discharged. In
| terest bearing debts, which have been
a heavy drain on the resources of the
farmer have been wiped out and should
another period Of depression like that
we have just encountered follow it
would not affect the farmers to such an
extent as the recent one. The floating
Eindeb: 3dness has also been materially
decreased. The payment OF so many
Idebts has put money into circulation
which last year was in hiding and the
result is that many of the farmers who
were borrowers then can loan money
to their less fortunate neighbors at a
lower rate than they paid themselves
during the year just closing.
Mile Laos county is forging ahead
of many of the older counties by reason
of its productive lands and good mar
kets and it's citizens are rejoicing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

Foley. Bros. mill at Foreston shut
down last week but will commence the
winter run as soon as necessary repairs
are made. The firm have only four
miles to haul this winter and are al
ready icing the roads preparatory to
beginning operations.
Hon. A. N. Dare, Of Elk River, came
up Thursday to look over the UNIONS
new plant. Mr.. Dare is always vel
come on our premises and more fre-
quent visits would please u.s.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

with warm feeling. for Milaca and its
hospitable Knights.
ii 1t was expected that the accommoda-
ton train would be held until evening
SO that the boys from Princeton might
be accommodated. but at the last mo-
M. ment the word came that this would be
impossible and a large part Of the
P'rincetonites were forced to drive up
in a raging blizzard. =. .= Z
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

Friday evening of next week will oc-
cur the third annual ball Of Mile Laos
Division No. 8, q. r. KIP. These
balls have come to be considered the
most enjoyable social events of each
year aud the coming function promises
to be attended by a larger company
than has yet participated in their
festivities. Several parties are ex-
pected from other towns.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
A carload Of Princeton freight "

a carload Of Princeton freight was
sidetracked for several DAYS at Itasca
waiting for a farmer to come after half
a dozen barrels Of apples shipped in
the same car. AS much Of the mel-
chandise was intended for the Christ
mas trade here the delay created a
high temperature in several of the
stores.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

About dozen of Mrs. E. L. Small's.
friends surprised that estimable, lady
last Saturday evening, the occasion be-.
ing her birthday. A very happy time
enjoyed by all who were present..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
Died.

In Glendorado, Monday night, Dec.
20, Mary, wife of VIM. Hubbard, of in.
famation of the lungs: She was an
old resident of Benton county, have
lived there for over thirty years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

The UNION is prepared to- do all
kinds of commercial job printing in
the best style of the art at city rates.
Anything from a visiting card to a full
sheet poster on short notice at the
UNION Office
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
Rev. F. Fl. Roberts received "a tefe-

: Rev. +. FL. Roberts recover a te1e-
gram from Chelsea, Vermont, Dec Il,
announcing the death Of Of r.: his father,
Mr.. Harvey Roberts, at the advanced
age of nearly ninety years. He. died
in the home where he had, lived for
sixty five years. For more than sixty
years he, had been member of the
Congregational church. +
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

The entertainment given by, the
young ladies of the Congregational
church last week was very enjoyable
affair. A splendid program was ar
ranged and every part was we'll carried
ont
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

mas in his new house tomorrow. Mr..
Harter has built a fine brick -veneered
residence finished in hardwood
throughout and has now one of the
handsomest. and most comfortable
homes in the county.
=: The pupils of district No. 2, that
were not absent dgaring the month, end
ing Dec. II, are: Leon Sanford, Belle
Orton, Price Orion, Sam Shaw, Archie
Slater and Ray Slater. Total number
of pupils enrolled 38, average daily at
tendance, D.
- EMILY HENRY, Teachers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

Eugene Francisco Murphano,. the.
type artist of the Anoka Herald, paid;
Princeton a short visit last week.
While here he ''stud up a few" in the.
UNION office and made himself other
wise agreeable to the force.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

At a special meeting in the K. p.
hall on Saturday evening Dec. is, 1897:
Gala Temple No. 8, of Rathbone Sis
tiers, elected the following. officers to
be installed az the first meeting in
January by D. D. L.. G., Miss Lola
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
Married,

Miss Abbie Annis was married to
Willard F. Howard last Saturday, Rev.
Us. Bouekaperforming- the ceremony :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23

Mrs. Englund, of Milaca, has settled
her damage case against the. Great
Northern. > S he was burned about the.
body by a fire in 1894 which is said to-
have started from SPARKS from a, loco
motive She received 5000
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-23
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.

The Sunday schools of the Princeton
and Greenbush j; Methodist churches
will unite in Christmas exercises at
the church in this village next Friday
evening. A very interesting program
has been prepared and a good time is
anticipated. The decorations will be
a novelty, the old-fashioned Christmas
tree being dispensed with. In it's stead
an arch will be erected across the end
of the. church containing the pulpit,
the frame being constructed of lattice
work through which the light will
stream and on which will hang the
presents. ..E% .-. .
The Congregational Sunday school
will hold it's Christmas exercises to-
morrow evening to which all are cor
daily invited. An old-fashioned tree
with sappropriate exercises will fur:
nish amusement for the gathering, the
little folks objecting to any innovation
in this line.