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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
Why They Were Surprised.

Sir William Vernon Harcourt is very
absentminded. Going to a dinner on
Monday night, he noticed a look Of sur
prise on the faces of his host and host
ess, but thought no more about it, and
spent pleasant evening. On Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday he attended
dinners at other houses with the same
result, and on Friday, while keeping
the list of his engagements for the
week, which were marked down in his
book, he found that the butler, who
was to announce him, was an old &C.
quaintance-had formerly been in his
service. The man, however, started
back and gazed at him open mouthed.
| "What's the matter, John?' asked the
statesman. "Didn't you expect me to
dinner?'
Eyes, Sir William explained the
butler, "but it wasn't tonight. It was
for Friday Of next week.
Investigation Of the engagement book
explained the mystery. Each page not
ed weeks engagements. Sir William,
in his haste, had turned over two pages
and had thus been keeping engagements
which only fell due a week later.
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DIVISION N-BREAD, PASTRY, ETC.
MRS L C.. HArCH Mrs M LEACH Stunt
RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The president will formally open the fair on
Thursday. Sept. Fl, at 8 o'clock A. NJ, and con-
tinue the same until the close Of the fair Sat-
urday, Sept. %.
The gates will be open to visitors at 8 A. M.
close at sunset each day.
The superintendent of forage will provide all
necessary forage for stock for the use of ex-
hibitors, and furnish the same in quantities to
suit, and free of charge. All entries for prem
lums on competition must be made and the
same on the grounds by IL M. on the 21st day of
September and to remain on the grounds until
the close of the fair. Exhibitors Of live stock
are allowed the privilege Of taking same home
over night, provided they do not leave the
grounds before P. M. and have the same back
in place by s A. NJ next day.
All ribbons and cards shall be attached by
the judges. First premium, blue; second
premium, red; third premium, white. No per-
son who is an exhibitor can act as q judge.
Premiums and awards will be paid as far as
possible the first Monday after the fair, other
premiums will be paid as soon afterward as
possible. Premiums and purses not called for
within go days will be considered forfeited.
Under no circumstances will freight or ex-
press be paid by this association.
The price Of admission into the grounds will
be rs cents for each adult, children under IL
years of age, free
Robert Sleeves, J. T. D. Sadley and Duncan
McCuaig, judges Of the races.
j. T. D. SADLEY, President.
H. c. HEAD, Secretary.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
First Publication Aug. "a, 1899.

First Publication Aug. "a, 1899.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
~ Mile Lacs.-ss. In Probate Court.
Regular Term. Aug. 81 1899.
In the matter of the estate of David L. HARPER
deceased
Whereas, an instrument in writing. purport-
ing to be the last will and testament OF David
L. Harper. deceased. late of said county, has
been delivered to this court; and
Whereas, Theodore E. Murch, has filed there
with her petition, representing among other
things that said David L. Harper died in said
county. on the Sth day of March. 1899, tes-
tate, and that Eveline A. Harper was the ex-
ecutrix named in said last will and testament,
and the said Eveline A. Harper is now dead,
and her daughter. Theodore E. Murch, now
comes praying that the said instrument may
mentary be to her. Theodore E. Murch, issued
thereon:
It is ordered, that the proofs of said instru-
ment, and said petition, be heard before this
court. at the probate Office in said county. on
the 10th day of September. A. D. 1890, at 1O
o'clock in the forenoon, when all persons inter-
eSted may appear for or contest the probate
of said instrument.
And It Is further ordered, that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested. by publishing this order
once in each week, for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the Princeton
Union. weekly newspaper printed and pub
liShed at Princeton in said county
Dated at Princeton the 21st day Of August
A D. 1899. BY the court,
| B. M. VANALsTEIN,
| PROBATE Seal Judge of Probate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

EDITH.

Miss Maud Potts, of Lawrence,
is visiting friends in Edith this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goss, of
Anoka, visited Mr.. Goss' camp
here last week.
Roy Baker, ten years OF age,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker,
died last Tuesday after two weeks
suffering with quinsy. His par
ents have the sympathy Of the en-
tire community.
The extremely heavy rains have
raised the lakes and rivers to a
high stage again and will interfere
seriously with haying, which is
already late, owing to the high
water in the spring and early sum-
mer.
The people of Lawrence have
much to be thankful for that it
did not rain any longer. A party
of ten from Edith were visiting
there when the three days rain of
last week struck. The authorities
were finally obliged to act and Mr..
Blakely hauled them home. They
all say they had Il fine time and a
delightful trip.
A murderous attack was made
upon the postmaster at Edith last
Sunday morning and the building
was considerably damaged. Only
the bravery and great presence of
mind of the postmaster averted
bloodshed. The villain who caused
the trouble was a large skunk,
which during the night had thrust
its head into an empty tin can IN
which salmon had been packed
and from which it found it impos
sible to remove its head. He
took possession of the place for al
most two hours but finally fell into
Il deep hole which had been dug fol-
his special benefit and was buried
alive can and all. We did not as
certain whether it was male OF
female.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
A NOvelist's Memory.

A characteristic Of the late William
Black was his ignorance Of his own
books, and it was very difficult to get
him to talk about his novels. It seemed
that as soon as the proof sheets were
returned to the printers Mr.. Black for
got all about his own creations.
F'In talking to my husband the other
day." Mrs. Black once said to visitor,
II suddenly remembered an anecdote
in one of his novels which illustrated
what I was saying. Mr.. Black laughed
heartily at the story and then turned
eagerly to me: But where did you
hear SO good a story2' My husband
wouldn't believe it was in one of his
own books until I found it for him."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

N. e. Jesmer & Son-Suit all wool worsted
clothes, worth $3.50, for best peck of hard
WheaG.
F. S. Walker-One pound Japan Tea worth
Scots, for best peck Of tomatoes.
Solomon Long-Pair mems shoes. worth S. so
for best three Hubbard squash
princeton Hardware Co.-Set silver knives
and forks, Roger Bros, worth $780, for best
peck of potatoes, either Rose, Ohio or Bur-
banks.
R. D. Byers-Rug, worth S1.75 for best five
pounds of print butter.
r. D. Byers-Rug, worth Sl75, for best two
dozen hens eggs.
c. A. Jack-S20o worth of perfumery, to be
selected by the winner, for three best one or
two quart jars OF home preserved fruit.
L. W. Pierson-Pair all wool blankets, worth
800 for three best cabbage.
John N Berg-Fine table lamp, worth $500,
for best peck of red onions.
+. G.. Danielson-S2. 90 worth of toilet SOAP, to
be selected by the winner, for best two pair
OF home made men socks
f. L. Ludden-Set glass dishes, worth 500,
for best five pound jar butter.
P. R. Marl1-Pair lady's Shoes worth So co.
for best three pumpkins.
p Hedin-Pair lady's shoes, worth 100, for
| three best watermelons.
Princeton Roller Mill Coolest loaf of bread
and one dozen biscuits made from 100 Per Cent
-four: First premium, one barrel of 100 Per
| Cent: second premium, one sack of 100 Per
Cent
c. H. Rines & Coolest collection of pota
toes, $500.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
First Publication Aug. II. 1
Summons,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County Of Mile Laos, 49,
District Court, Seventh Judicial District.
Grace H. Hendricks, Plaintiff,
Joseph Rittmaster and Jane - 1An"o1~o'
E. Smith, Defendants.
The State of Minnesota to the above named
defendants:
You, and each of you are hereby summoned
and required to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above entitled action, which is
hereto attached and herewith served upon YOU
and to serve a copy of your answer to said
complaint on the subscriber, at his office, in
the city OF St. Paul, in the county of Ramsey
State Of Minnesota, within twenty days after
the service of this summons upon you, exclu-
sive OF the day of such service; and if you fail
to answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply
to the court for the relief in her complaint de-
manded.
Dated A. D. 1899.
CHARLES BECHHOEFER,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney,
Office: Cor. Fourth and Roberts Sts.
St. Paul, MINI.
TO jane ~. Smith, defendant above named
Take notice that the complaint in the above
entitled action has been filed in the office Of
the clerk OF the above named court. at Prince
ton, Minnesota.
"" CHARLES BEcHHoEFER,
..s Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
PEASE.

Mrs. H. Nagel is on the sick
list.
H. R. Drinks house is rapidly
nearing completion.
The trustees of school district
No. 9, cleared up the grounds last
Friday
Nearly everybody is stacking
grain and everything looks like a
big crop.
Rev. H. Wander Ploog will hold
services in the church here next
Sunday.
Rev. Bode, of Austinville, Iowa,
held services in the Christian Re-
form church here last Sunday.
Miss Nellie Teneuga, of Doug
las county, S. d., arrived here last
week for short visit with friends
and relatives.
Mr. Ralph H. Drinks and Miss
Nellie Teneuga leave next We'd
nesday for Ashland, Wis, where
they will attend the Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Frandenbure
and daughter, of Minneapolis, are
here and are camping on thei1
farm east of this place. They in
tend to build soon.
The singing school was we'll at
tended last Sunday evening. L
was the last evening that it will BE-
held because the leader, Mr.. R
H. Drinks, leaves this week. Las
Monday evening he was given ;
surprise by the members of tn
singing school. He received mum
erous presents from his man,
friends.
Puck.
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ANNUAL PREMIUM LIST
MILE Laos COUNTY FAIR.
PROGRAr1 OF SPORTS.
Friday Sent. n.


Friday, Sept. ~.
1:3OP.M Base Ball Game-Elk River vs.
Princeton second nine. Prize, catcher's mitt
800 P. NJ, Hauling Contest-Free to all
Purse, SIS, divided $40 and S.. %%Ry
Saturday, Sept. IS. "szs-~
100 P. NJ Base Ball Game.
23O P. NJ. Free for oil Trot-Purse $780, di-
vided $50, S25 and SIS Best two in three mile
heats. ~
300 to 400 P NJ. Baby Show. Open to all
babies one year old or younger. First prize,
beautiful baby carriage; second. silver cup.
Conditions of all races: Not less than six to
enter and four to start. Entrance fee 10 per
cent. of purse. Any horse distancing the field
entitled to first money only.
The officers of the association reserve the
right to declare all races off on account OF bad
weather or unavoidable causes. in which event
the entrance fee paid will be refunded
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
Removal Sale.

We expect to occupy the east store
in the Townsend building, formerly
occupied by the Princeton Hardware
company, about Sept Is and until that
time we will offer our entire stock of
clothing, mems furnishings, ladies',
mems and children's shoes at or below
cost, with no reservations whatever
We do not want to move dollars
worth of our old stock if we can help
it and the people of Princeton and
vicinity will be given greater bargains
than ever before to accomplish this re-
suit Come in and see what we offer.
P. r. MARK & CO.
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To CONSERVATIVES,

AS an honest remedy, Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the worst cases, and in the early stages
to effect a cure. @. \. Jack, Druggist
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

''F'oley's Kidney Cure has been
tested and found to be all you claim for
it. I have been giving it to my father
and it is the only thing that ever
helped him." writes Geo. G. Hickock,
Curtis, Wis. G.. A. Jack, Druggist.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

letter, eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to to the marvellous heal
ing qualities of Banner Salve made
from a prescription of skin special
ist of world wide fame 25c. G. A.
Jack, Druggist.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
THE PRINCETON UNION: THURSDAY, AUGUST "A, 1899
BUSINESS LOCALS.
- MONEY to loan on improved
farms. NJ. s. RUTHERFORD,
Princeton, MINI.
n THE OPTIClAN, will be
kuuV at the Commercial Hotel,
VI u1IO Princeton, Sept. and 5.

n. THE OPTICIAN, will be
Eyes examined free.
Nice line of light and heavy gloves
for fall wear. F. L. LUDDEN.
Call at l.. Fryhliug's and get his
prices for fall suits.
Fall line of cotton blankets just re-
ceived T. L. LUDDEN.
We keep only the best OF everything
at Walkers. Good rice SC per pound.
Regan's branch bakery fresh bread
and pastry daily at T. L. Ludden's.
House and lot for sale in Princeton.
For particulars, write F. G. Stamm,
Eagle Pass, Texas.
My carpet exhibitor represents a
S., 900 stock Of carpets. We can please
you sure. F. L. LUDDEN.
Leave your orders for groceries at
Walkers. Goods fresh every few days
from the jobbers. Choice Japan tea
35cts per pound.
If you need shoes for yourself or
children don't forget that line of sam
pies at r. D. Byers' He can save you
money.
You can save your time and stretch
your money by buying your groceries
and fruits at Walkers. Ripe bananas
only 15cts per dozen.
Stock Farm to Rent.
Over 1000 acres in Milaca township.
Inquire of G. BR1DGMAN,
St. Cloud, MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

For SALE CHEAP-40 acres good po-
tato land within one mile of depot,
also good house, barn and six lots in
the village, title perfect. Call on
W. A. Dorr or r. D. Byers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24
Shoes.

Just received fine new line of sam
r. D. BYERS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

V0II ought to know that when suffer-
'oo ing from any kidney trouble that
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
c.. A. Jack, Druggist.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

My carpet exhibitor represents a
s., 900 stock of carpets. We can please
YOU sure F. L. LUDDEN
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

Leave your orders for groceries at
Walkers. Goods fresh every few days
from the jobbers. Choice Japan tea
35cts per pound.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

House and lot for sale in Princeton.
For particulars, write F. G. Stamm,
Eagle Pass, Texas.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

Regan's branch bakery fresh bread
and pastry daily at T. L. Ludden's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

We keep only the best of everything
at Walkers. Good rice SC per pound.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

If you need shoes for yourself or
children don't forget that line of sam
pies at r. D. Byers'. He can save you
money.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-24

Fall line of cotton blankets just re-
ceived. T. L. IUDDEN.
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You can save your time and stretch
your money by buying your groceries
and fruits at Walkers. Ripe bananas
only 15cts per dozen.
The times., 1899-10-22

diana Congressman, who died recently.
He took the dog with him, and Bob became
the son" of the regiment, always faithful
to his master on the march and in battle.
1t was at the battle of Pea Ridge that
Wainscott was killed, and his body lay on
the battlefield many long hours after the
fight had ceased. The gallant dog had
been under fire also, and he lay down over
his dead masters body and watched over
the shattered corpse, licking the blood
away from the face When, the next
morning. the soldiers went on the field TO
bury the dead, they found the dog still
there and no effort could induce him to
leave the body or allow anyone to touch
II.
Finally one of the soldiers seized the
corpse to drag it away. The dog attacked
him with such ferocity that his comrades,
fearing the dog would kill the man, ran a
bayouet through the animal Wounded to
the death, Bob crept back to the corpse,
took up his watch and died. AS recog-
milton of his highest duty to his master
the soldiers buried him with Waiuscott,
and together they lie in a little grave long
since lost under the grasses of Pea Ridge.
It. claimed that the star which Bob
wore suspended around his neck the day
of the parade is in the possession Of
Sparks who is supposed still TO be living
some place in Missouri.
The times., 1899-10-22
Inaugurnted ln EngIish.

lfTDm the JlCNeldEd pam DeditT)
The Inauguration Of Dr. Hsdey az president of
Yale University yesterday was notable, not only
for the gathering OF distinguished men in sca-
demic. scientific political and business life,
but also for the departure from precedent in
that the proceedings wholly in English in
stead OF partly in Latin.
This new departure was made at the request Of
Dr. Hgdey himself and Is suggestive of modern
ity OF spirit which argues well for the progress
Of the ancient university under the new presi-
dency.
TIE university Of today must keep in line with
the march of the times and in harmony with
the spirit of progress. The recognition OF living
English as the official language OF the university
instead OF Latin, which has been a dead language
for centuries and Is mot undeTstauded Of the
people for practical usa in any progressive ma
ton, is a sign that ale does not mean to lag
behind
Il is a wcil known fact that TO a large majority
OF these who attend university exercises such as
took place at New Haven yesterday, the sonorOus
Latin announcements aic 50 much sound and
fury. signityIug nothing Those who graduated
years ago. with high hon0gs, perhaps, and who
have filed leading places IN the busy world since
find il difficult TO e0ustre few lines Of Latin,
and speech in that language fails to reach the
understanding.
President Hadley made good beginning with
his recognition uf English the official Language
Of Yale although undoubtedly there were some
conservatives present who deplored the departure
from the bGnoFed precedent. English IS the Ian.
guage Of the busy present: Latin thai of the
clo.stered past America Is OF the present and
future
The times., 1899-10-22

of the dog for police duty that, in the sub
sequent election. caused him to be voted
for at the polls. 1t was the city election
of So His name appeared on the ballots
as Bob Kelso." The election was held IN
due form under the laws of Indiana, and
Bob's name was legally entered and IS SO
recorded in the old State registers The
election was a hot one. The dog oppo-
nent was Clint Teetge, and the office was
that of town marshal When the ballots
were counted il was found that Bob had
defeated his opponent by thirty lone votes.
Old Captain Weaver and several other
prominent and wealthy citizens of that pc
riOd promptly took steps to have the dog
invested with the rights of the office to
which he had been elected by a decisive
majority Weaver prepared in legal form
an official bond in the sum of $4,000, signed
by numerous citizens, JaRd, with properly
endorsed certificate from the election
board stating that Bob had received ma
jority at an official election, he appeared
before the president OF the council and
asked that the oath be administered.
That day is deserving of becoming part
of election history The entire town turned
out. There was a parade and a grand hur-
rah all the way down she line. The people
presented themselves, before President
Sparks of the council, with the dog, wear
ing officers star on his breast and carrying
his bond in his mouth Kelso ordered him
to stand up on his hind legs and hold up
his right paw in position to take the
oath. President SPARKS was requested to
administer the regular form, which binds
the officer to faithful discharge of the du-
ties Of the office for winch he has been duly
elected, as required by the law, under PEN
atty of jeopardy of bond.
Sparks positively refused to administer
the oath. and would not consider the mat
ter in any other light than a great joke
The hackers of the brute asserted that
sincerity and produced their bond for the
dog, and insisted upon the animal being
sworn in which Sparks still refused to do
They then swore to defeat him at the next
election.
The entire town rose in arms over the
affair and Sparks was defeated as the
result. The matter was taken TO court,
and il was decided that brute could not
take the oath of Office The fight embit-
| tered many and made Kelso and Captain
Weaver many enemies few months
later Kelso met with some reverses and
committed suicide.
The dog found Kelsos body ana mourn
ed over him until he was buried. he tEen
took up with Tom Wainscott who enlist
ed in the army when the war broke out
and later achieved marked attention IN the
Eighteenth Indiana under Capt James L.
! Holman, brother of the distinguished IN