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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
FITZ HAS A FIGHT.
Bar Room Row Results in Ser

Bar Room Row Results in Serious
Injury to One Man.
Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. 4-As a result
of a bar room fight in which Bob Fitz-
simmons. champion heavyweight pug
Hist Of the world, Martin Hughs, a
well Known attorney, Charles Seaman,
a son of Judge William II. Seaman,
and Edward B. McDaniels, a comedian
in Robert FitZsimmons' theatrical COM
pany were implicated, Attorney Hughs
lies in a precarious condition and there
are some doubts as to his recovery.
The trouble grew out of a criticism
passed on Fitzsimmo1ls' show by Hugs,
which was resented by McDaniels,
who, it is alleged, struck the attorney
over the eye, rupturing a vein from
which blood flowed freely. Two Mil
waul1ee doctors were summoned to at
tend HughS' injuries.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
MOUNTAIN TORRENTS,

Warm Wave Causing Interruption
to Railroad Traffic.
Seattle, Wash, Special.-The recent
rain storm has seriously interrupted
railroad traffic for the past forty-eight
hours, and a chinook wind, which is
converting the snow in the mountains
into water, threatens considerable
damage. The Skagit river is reported
to have risen ten feet. Eleven bents
of the Seattle & International trestle
over the Stillaguamish have been
washed away at Arlington.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
UNJUSTLY SEVERE.


K1Ondike Petition to Canadian Gov
eminent as to Mining Laws.
Dawson City, N. W. r., Nov. 25, via
Seattle, Wash, Special.-The miners
here have commissioned three men to
60 Immediately to Ottawa and present
a petition to the Ca madam authorities
reciting the reasons why the new min
ing laws are unjustly severe. The Pc
tition, as finally adopted, is the result
Of several conferences of committees
composed of the most Intelligent citi-
zens and aliens of the Klondike, and
the three delegates named in it are the
persons elected by a committee Of ten.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Butter Goes Up.

Winona, Mimi, Special The boiler
in the saw mill Of William j. Strahl-
mann at Weaver exploded, tearing the
roof Of the mill to pieces and doing
about 500 damage. Mr.. Stahlmann's
residence is but a few rods from the
mill and was heated from the boiler.
a god fire was built for the purpose OF
heating and was left alone. The safety
valve refused to work and sufficient
pressure was obtained to blow up.
Part Of the boiler, landed on the roof
Of the residence
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
OPERA HOUSE IN RUINS.
Brainerd, MIMI, SustaiDs a Serious
Loss.

Brainerd, Minn., SustafDs a Serious
Loss.
Brainerd, Mimi, Special.-This city
was visited by the most disastrous fire
for several years. AS a result the
Sleeper opera house, one of the finest
playhouses in Northern Minnesota, is
in ruins, and the large double store Of
@. D. O'Brien, with large part of the
contents, was completely destroyed.
The fire was discovered in the rear Of
the opera house, and, although the fire
department was quicqly at work, the
huge building in few moments was
mass Of flames. The flames quickly
spread to the large general store Of
G. D. O'Brien, and this was also con-
sumed. The entire loss will aggre-
gate $4,000, with not to exceed $12,-
900 insurance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
OIL MINES IN ALASKA,

Will Be Developed Extensively in
the Coming Season.
Port Townsend, Wash, Special.-A
member of the Standard Oil company
writes from Jew York to friend here
that the coming season will see that
big corporation operating extensively
on the Pacific coast. Its oil mines in
Alaska will be developed and the out
put brought not only to the cities Of
the Pacific slope for distribution west
Of the Rockies, but also for shipment
to South America and Australia,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
To Reopen Flax Mills.

Northfield, MIMI, Jan. 5.-The plant
of the Minnesota Flax company has
been leased to r. E. Willard of Fort
Scott, Kan, an experienced manufac-
turer, who has fitted it up for the
manufacture of paper stock and up
hO]stery tow The factory is running
full time and it's product finds a ready
market The fiber flax raised around
Mortified is Of superior quality. and
specimens sent East for expert ex-
animation have been pronounced
ahead of any in the country.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Company Claims 1t Was Suicide.

Waukon, Iowa, Jan. 4. - James e.
Duffy, administrator Of the estate Of
Henry Duffy, has instituted suit
against the North American Accident
Association of Chicago for $1,000 in
surance. The company failed to pay
the loss. Henry Duffy was found
dead in his store last spring, with re-
volver near him, and, although it was
called murder at the time, many be-
lieyed it suicide. The fact that an
other brother had taken his own life
some years before, and that he him.
self had suffered great business losses
by fire a short time before, naturally
led to this conclusion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
He Wanted Gore.

is in Jail on account Of a drunken
street fight. After the fight he was
taken home, where he promised to re-
main. In about ten minutes, however,
he procured a shotgun and about thirty
rounds of ammunition and started cut
to slaughter the whole human family.
The trouble all grew out of an old
feud between the families Of the Ea-
tons and Edwards. f.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
AS&iSned.

Menomonie, Wis.,, Jan. 4. - Hattie
Bros, of this city, dealers in toys, no.
tons and manufacturers of cigars,
made an assignment for the benefit of
their creditors, as also did O. X.
Ranum, druggist, and one Of the old
est in the business in this city. J. A.
Heller was appointed assignee in both
cases
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
SHOT BY HER SON.
Desperate Night Through the
North -:Wiac0nain MnNds 3. III. 3.

NOTtn WIBCOnS1n WOOUs. n
Ashland, Wis, Jan. After driving
for twenty-six miles over the rough
roads Of the forest wilderness Erick
Solberg brought his desperately
wounded wife. to Ashland last night.
Solberg lives near Marengo Falls. He
arrived home to find his eight-year-old
son had shot his mother, emptying the
contents of a shotgun into her right
side at distance of six feet She had
lain for an hour alone ON the floor be-
fore her husbands arrival. Hitching
a small riding pony to a sleigh, Sol
berg placed his wife in some hay in
the bottom Of the sleigh and drove to
Ashland, making the twenty-six miles
in six hours. She is still alive. Sol
berg is undecided whether the shoot
ing was Intentional or accidental.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06

Citizens of Marshall Receive q Mid
= - night Scare. !-sfz
Marshall, Mimi, Specialize steel
tower and tank , of the city water
works collapsed, and the entire struc-
ture, ITO feet high, fell in one heap.
The collapse was due no doubt to the
formation Of ice from water trickling
through a hole caused by the tank be-
ing pierced by a rifle ball. Three peo-
pie, sleeping close by, narrowly es-
capped, the head of one being bruised
by falling ice. The crash was attended
by considerable noise, and many peo-
pie awoke, thinking an explosion had
occurred,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
LOST ARM AND LIFE.

r.. r.. Richards, Mt Otranto, Unable to
Survive Amputation.
Otranto, Iowa, Special. While
grinding feed on the large stock and
dairy farm two miles north Of here T..
R. Richards, manager, met with a
fatal accident. While oiling the mill
Mr. Richards arm was caught by the
machinery and all the flesh torn off up
to the shoulder. Four doctors We're
called and decided that the arm must
be amputated, which was done. Mr..
Richards died about an hour after
ward without regaining consciousness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
PARDON FOR MRS. PURVIs.
She Was Serving Sentence for Kill
ing Her Husband

She Was Serving Sentence for KILL
ing Her Husband.
st. Paul, Jan. 5.-The state board of
pardons held a special meeting yester-
day to consider the application for par
don of Sarah G. Purvis. She was SEN
fenced to the state prison for life in
1885 for the murder of her husband.
In 1894 Gov. Nelson committed her
sentence to eighteen years. She has
been out on parole four years and liv-
ing with relatives. Her time would
expire in two monthsS%The people with
whom she is living are to remove to
Southern state and she desired to go
with them. This she could not do
while on parole. The board voted to
grant the pardon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Bow Badly Hurt.

White Earth, Mimi, Special-John
Shuler, a son of Dominick Shuler,
while fooling around the jack or driv-
ing pully of a woodsawing machine
which was saving wood at the st.
Benedict's Orphan Industrial school,
got his hand caught between the
driving belt and the swift moving
pulley, and before the machine could
be stopped his arm was twisted
around in fearful manner, breaking
the member near the shoulder.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
SOMEWHAT RENT.
Car Builders Refuse Orders, so the
Iron Range Builds Its Own.

Car Builders Refuse Orders, SO the
Iron Range Builds Its Owl.
Two Harbors, Mimi, JAN 4.-From
now till May one thirty-ton ore car
per day will be built at the Duluth &
Iron Range shops here. The contract
for 400 cars, for which bids were re-
ceived some time ago, is not yet let.
Two of the bidders have withdrawn
their proposals, being unable to now
accept the work if awarded them.
One Of these is the Pullman company.
They have accepted orders covering
the full capacity of their plants within
the time required. One has full orders
for years output. This condition
contrasts brightly with that Of one
year ago, when every manufacturer
was clamoring for an order, no matter
how small.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Signed Under Misrepresentation.

Signed Under Misrepresentation.
1Winona, Mimi, Special.-The Fond
od Lac National bank has commenced
suit against Emil Kastner and Henry
J. Prigge, farmers in the town Of Nor
ton, to collect notes of $475 each, which
they claim to have purchased from the
Strascino Piano company. Defendants
allege the notes were obtained from
agreement to permit pianos to remain
In their homes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
TRUSTED IN VAIN.
A Wife Near Perham E1opes With
Her BrOther-in-Law.

A WIG Near Perham EIOpes With
Her BrOther-in-Law.
Perham, Mimi, Jan 5.-TwO broth
ers, Charley and William Rogers, sold
their farms for cash. William gave
his money to his young wife to keep
until he returned from New York
Mills. Williams young wife walked
to Perham, joined Charles, the older
brother, who has a family Of six chill
dren, and the two left for parts un-
known, taking with them all the
money from the sale Of both farms,
leaving the family in destitute circum-
stances. The sheriff is making every
effort to capture them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Range Rider Drowned.

Great Falls, Mont, Jan. "A tele-
gram from Culbertson announces the
death of Joseph Koran, range rider.
He was crossing the Missouri river on
horseback when the man and animal
went through an airhole He was
young man and leaves parents and
several brothers and sisters in this
city and vicinity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
New Prison at Green Bay.

MMadison, Wis.,, Special.-Architect
Charles Clas has submitted plans of
the new intermediary prison at Green
Bay to the governor and board of con-
troll, who approved them. The work
Of construction will begin early in the
spring and the main building will be
6OOx336 feet. 1t will be fire proof, Of
brick and granite. The cells will be
much the same as those in the Wau-
pun prison, but with modern improve
ments. F.: s-t...,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Saloons Must Close.

Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 4.-County At
torney Hallam. has notified the saloon
keepers here that in the future they
must observe the Martin state law.
Hitherto the authorities have winked
at the violation. So onerous are it's
requirements that it's enforcement
practically means the closing Of the
majority Of the social saloons
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Frances Willard Better.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. 4. - Miss
Frances E. Willard, who was taken
suddenly ill during her lecture, was
much improved, and left for Evanston,
ILL.,, although she was still far from
well. Miss Willard will take a three
days rest and hopes at the end of that
time to be able to resume work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Warrants for sturrt..

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Special.-War-
rants were issued for the arrest of G..
p. Sturgis, president of the defunct
Citizens Bank Of Oelwein, who re-
Gently attempted suicide by shooting.
The warrants charge enlightenment Of
school funds. When officers called at
Sturgis' home they found he had dis
appeared. Nothing is known Of his
whereabouts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Claims to Be Daft.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Special-The
murderer of Erickson, James Caring
ton, who has confessed to the MUIR
der of four or five other men, is now
said to be insane. At least that is
what his attorney says, and this was
the ground for continuance, which
Judge Jones was asked to grant Car
rington, whose trial is set for Monday
nayt
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Rcd Winrss Ye0r.

Red Wing, Mimi, Jan. 5.-Total i'm
provements for 1897, as footed 90 ed by the
Republican, amount to $139, 900. This
is $4,000 more than in the year be-
fore. A $4,000 improvement at the
state training school and $4,000 for
city water works are the chief items
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
His Leg Broken.

Otesen, Iowa, special.-M. Craig, a
painter living at this place, was, with
other men, on a scatfold shingling a
roof on a new store building when the
scaffold broke down, letting Mr.. Craig
fall to the ground, breaking his leg be-
low the knee
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
The Moshers Christmas

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Special.-For
a Christmas present Mr. and Mrs. e.
A. Mosher of this city received trip
lets. They arrived Christmas, and
the indications are they will live. This
is the second case of three children at
a birth within month.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Dawson nm TriaI

st. Paul, Jan. 5-The trial Of William
Dawson, charged with embezzling $685.,
900 from the Bank of Minnesota, has
commenced in the district court. MI.
Dawson is charged with overdrafts to
that amount on his personal account.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06

Wires Down and Roads Flooded.
Tacoma, Wash, Special.-A special
from Everett, Wash, says no eastern
mail has been received since last Sun
day. 1t is almost impossible to get any
definite news from the Skymoish val
ley. The, wires are down and the
wagon roads are flooded.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
PAYING DEPOSITORs.


Any More Deposits.
OskaloOsa, Iowa, Special. The
Farmers and Traders State bank has
closed it's doors. The following card
from the directors was displayed:
'"This bank will receive no more de-
posits but will at once pay it's deposit
Ors in full as fast as their claims may
be presented The bank has found
business improbable and it was the
sentiment of the great majority Of the
stockholders to 60 out of business.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Buried at DelAnO

Delano, Mimi, Jan. 4.-The body Of
James R. Sutton, one of the best
known and most highly respected
young men in this locality, was buried
yesterday. The presbyterian church
was so crowded that many could not
get into the building. Rev. William
Wilkinson read the service and gave
an address. =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Heart Failure.

Grand Rapids, Wis, Special.-George
r. Gardner, one of the most promi-
nent attorneys of the state, and a
member Of the law firm of Gardner Il
Gaynor, died of heart failure. He
was leading counsel for the state in
the Lord and Emery murder trial at
Wausau, where he completed his adj
dress to the jury on Saturday last just
previous to returning to his home in
this city, .... ET41 o..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Theatrical Communion

Portland, Ore, Special-The Oregon
ian says: Arrangements are nearly
completed for combination of all the
theaters between Portland and St.
Paul, under the control of the North
western Theatrical association, Of
which Cal Heilig Of Portland is gen.
eral manager
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Pretty Girl Clones.

Benson, Mimi, Jan. 5. g. Miss Annie
Hogan, the handsome daughter Of M.
Hogan, the butcher, eloped last night
with a Deering Harvester company
collector. They are supposed to be in
st. Paul or Minneapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Lived Together Nine Weeks.

Hastings, Mimi, Special Reuben
A. Behold Of Castle Rock has been
granted divorce from his wife upon
the ground of desertion. They were
married in that town April %, 1886,
and lived together nine weeks. Plain
tiff's age is twenty-four and defend
ants twenty.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Brakeman Killed.

Tomahawk, Wis, Jan. A. William
Bernard, brakeman on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway of
Neenah, Wis, fell under moving box
car while switching in the Tomahawk
pulp and paper mill yards and was in
SANITY killed. 1 ~: .. T. + W.. ~a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Merchant Assigns.

Albert Lea, Mimi, Jan. Sole o.
Lee, a dealer in general merchandise
at Emmons, this county, has made an
assignment to w. H Thomas of this
city. Assets and liabilities not given.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Defective Chimney.

Stewartville, Mimi, Jan. q. = The
farm residence of Robert Sackett has
been burned, together with most Of
the household goods. The fire caught
from a defective chimney. Loss,
$4,000; insurance, $500.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Old Soldier Falls Dead.

la Crosse, Wis, Special r.
Doane fell dead over the grave Of IT.
win w. Chamberlain. He was sol.
der Of Company D., Fourteenth Wis
consin regiment, and served through
the war.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Lost Their Home.

Spring Valley, Mimi, Jan. 5. The
farm house and contents Of G. r. Nick
oils, seven miles southeast of here,
was totally destroyed by fire. The
family barely escaped in their night
clothing. 5854
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
MINE ON FIRE.

The BrOtherton, Walxefield's Sole Iu-
dustry, Is Burning.
Ironwood, Mich, Jan. 4. - Word is
just received by phone that the Broth
erton mine, located at Wakefield,
twelve miles from here, is on fire. The
extent Of the confagration and the
probable damage to the mine cannot
now be ascertained. The Brotherton
is owned principally by local capital,
and. at present is employing about
seventy men.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Murdered in Texas.

Ames, Iowa, Special. david Ives, a
resident Of this city, has received the
news Of the death and probable MUIR
der of his father, who started from
Des Moines on the 18th Of last July
In covered wagon. He was about
sixty-two years old, and was going to
Texas in search of a daughter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
wisc0nsin PedarorueS

Milwaukee, Special.-The forty-ffth
annual convention Of the Wisconsin
Teachers association opened in this
city at the Grand Avenue Methodist
church. About 1000 delegates are in
attendance. =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
VIII Boss China. RaI1xxax..

VIII Boss China's Railways.
Stevens Point, Wis, Special. Capt.
Rich, formerly chief engineer Of the
Wisconsin Central, and later connect
ed in the same capacity with the 500
line, has been appointed director gen
eral Of railways in China.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06

Accident Mt west SUPERIOR.
West Superior, Wis, Specialize Pole
employed by the Northwestern Fuel
company was run down and killed in
the Eastern Minnesota yards. He
leaves a family at West Duluth.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06

Grand Meadow, Mimi, Specialize
large general store Of Weeks Bros. has
made an assignment for the benefit Of
creditors. No figures are given.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06
Damaged by Heavy weather.

Hamburg, Jan. 4.-The German bark
Schiffbel Capt. Solles, which arrived
here Dec. IS from Savannah, is much
damaged about deck from the heavy
weather encountered by her on the
passage. 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06

Prentice, Wis, Jan. 4. = Frank j.
Salter, our new postmaster, took
charge of the office here Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-01-06

Guilty Of Wife Murder.
Keokuk, Iowa, Special. -Alonzo
Robbins was found guilty of wife MUIR
der and sentenced to life imprison-
ment. sss
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-19


REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the past week.
Pttsfield-C. j. Humphrey to A. F
Nelson, $50 Isaac Pottle to j. w. Will
son, 1915.
Athens-Frances A. Clifford to Anna
Nelson, 800.
Palmyra-Daniel II. Cove to Fred l.,
Morse ct ais, 81 800.
Mercer-Fifed Ireland to 5. J. Walton
eft ais, $50.
owhegan-Margaret Murphy tC
Catherine Burton, 81 200.
Cambridge-C. NJ. Foss to Geo. Ar
mold, 5000.
St. Albans-S. A. Varney to Louise
ID. Noble, SO.
No. 2, K. 4, B. X. p, W. X. RS. A
Nye to Elias Thomas, 81 90.
neutrality-suspicious.. A. Hussey tC
Alice Hussey, $l.00; Cordelia A. Hale tC
d. f. Taylor, $2l2.50; Joseph Taylor tc
Rose A. Taylor, $l.00.
New Portland-Flavilla S. Washburn
to Charlotte Collins, $155.
Madison-C. d. Morrill, to John M
Hilton, Sl.00; VIM. H. Blackwell to Eu'
nice NJ. Stevens, 800.
Lexington-M. l.. Parsons to Kingfleld
Land Co., 1915.
Fairfleld-S. M. Bickford to r. w
York, 5000; S. A. Nye to Lester F. Nye
$l.00.