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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-24
PAYING OFF IN BANk CHECKS.
One Troublesome Practice Lessened by
 the War Revenue Tax

One Troublesome Practice Lessened by
 the War Revenue Tax
 s'rrhe war tax has its drawbacks" re. marked the cashier in large stock yards concern, "but it is blessing to 8 man in my position. never knew to what extent the habit of making small bank checks had spread until ! saw contractor pay off his laborers one Saturday night in cheeks. I made inquiry, and found that 1t was 8 com- mon practice not only with him, but many others who hired great bodies of men. The latter didn't like it, of course, because they were obliged t3 cash the checks at the nearest gin mill, which meant loss to them, because made practice of issuing small ehecks told me frankly that In the old days, when 1t was necessary to face each check with 2-eent internal revenue stamp, he made as few checks as pos< sible. The war tax having included bank checks the habit of issuing small checks has practically been discon- Unued. 4HaJ why say the tax IS blessing in disguise. It is not profit able to issue checks for small sums There is still another reason why we now use fewer checks for small amounts. Expert bank men declare that the simplest check to raise is the one calling for an amount below S10. The percentage of raised checks is 65 on sums below $10. Another reason for the opposition to small checks is that they bother the bank authorities. Some banking institutions will cast out a patrons account should he per- sist in making small checks. The cheapenfng of the registry of letters is another reason for the snpprt ssion of ampll checks ''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-24

A. H. HANSON. G P. A.. ohicauo
 W. A. kELL0ND. A. c. P. AleaisO, Az io,,,.,
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
Miss Topsy Turvy.

Miss Topsy Turvy, the coming at
traction at the opera house, on Nov.
Goth is another of the good things that
Manager Jesmer has secured for his
patrons this season. The play is a new
departure from anything that has ever
visited Princeton in the past, being an
uproariously funny farce from begin
ming to end. The play runs in about
the same strain as I'm Old Madrid, -
which pleased the audience so much
on its appearance here, and company
Of comedians and a No. ! actors will
give Miss Topsy Turvy a presentation
equalled nowhere outside of .metropoli-
tan theaters. The doors will be opened
at popular prices, and the play shou ould
draw the largest. house that eyer
greeted a theater company in Prince
ton -
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

R. T. Mcclellan returned the latter
part of last week from Valdez where
he spent the summer developing the
claims owned by the company in which
he is interested. He is jubilant over
the prospects and feels certain that
the property OF the company will prove
very valuable when operations are
fully begun. He brought with him
several specimens Of ore, one of which
has so per cent copper and assays $40
worth of gold and So worth of silver to
the ton. This ore is already for the
smelter when taken from the mine.
Fred will 60 back early in the spring
and continue operations for the COM
pany. Mrs. Mcclellan is expected
home from California shortly and will
remain in Princeton during the winter
with her husband.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

i stranger, apparently about sew
enty-ive years Of age died at Frank
Peterson's Thursday night and was
buried Friday afternoon, Rev. j. K.
Shuts conducting brief services at the
house. The gentleman seemed to have
been in good circumstances in earlier
days and it seems rather pitiable to
die among perfect strangers. =,
. A certain man that boards was wont
to come to the table, take q cornpre-
hensive glance at the food and then
mutter the enigmatical Words S"He-
brews. 1B,s.''. Finally the ,landlady's
curiosity was aroused and she got her
bible and Investigated. She was much
shocked and perhaps you will be too,
when you find out what she read
Te1.0dHle Sun.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
A. Lemontree, the renowned sigh

" "A. Lemontree, the renowned sight
restorer and optician will be at the
Commercial hotel for, one day only,
Nov. 10. He will test your eyes free of
charge and as 4 method of advertising
his business will on the first visit
furnish his first class spectacles and
eyeglasses for 81 per pair. Don't suffer
from headaches and eye strains longer.
Commercial hotel Nov. TO- sry.Sl
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

George Moore, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. O. Moore, is i'll with diphtheria.
This case is another which evidently
originated in the third grade room OF
the public school. During the en-
forced vacation the board has had the
buildings thoroughly disinfected and
it is hoped that there will be no more
trouble ..'
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
EYES EXAMINED FREE.

Prof. Bruins the best Optician in the
State will visit Princeton Nov. l2 and
l3. People having defective vision, or
are suffering from chronic headache
should not fail to consult him. The
examination is free, and you are not
obliged to place your order if you don t
desire to do so. Office at Commercial
hota1
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

In the list of nominees of the Odd
fellows for grand master of the order
in this State appears the name of
Judge B. NJ. Van Alstein. of this vii
lage. Mr.. VanAlstein is an old and
faithful member of the order and
should he be elected it would be an
honor fittingly bestowed.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Now is the time to bring in all kinds
of hides, pelts, furs, ETC., if you want
to get the highest market price for
them at NJ. c. Sausser's store.
...s..s CHICAGO HIDE s FUR Co.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Esther Stromberg, wife of Carl
Stromberg, Mile Laos farmer, died at
St. Joseph's hospital on Saturday, Oct.
9th, of acute Bright's disease, aged
80 years. The funeral took place on
Tuesday, from Clark's undertaking
rooms. .-B1uincrI Tribune
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Thou changest .not--yet, I am al
ways changing" said the substitute to
Rocky Mountain Tea. Made by the
Madison Medicine Co. 35c. c. a. Jack.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Burt Young, a young man residing
on the north side. shot himself through
the right foot with small caliber
rife one day while shooting at a mark
with some companions. The wound,
though quite painful, is not considered
dangerous.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

J. H. Carter, of Lawrence. was in
the village Friday. He met his father,
Ben Carter, at this station and accom-
panied him to- the lake The elder
Carter has been hunting for better
place than Mile Lacs, travelling
through Missouri, Iowa, and other
sections south OF US and after living
there long enough to thoroughly try
the climate has given up and will again
oejnum bered among our citizens. -.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

| Ned Gates returned from Valdez last
week. He has been with r. F. Nc
Clellan throughout his Alaskan oper-
ations and will probably return to that
country in the spring.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Judge D. 3. Searle canvassed this
vicinity last week. Although the Judge
had no opposition he made a few
friendly calls on his constituents in
Mile Lacs and Benton counties.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Tuesdays Minneapolis Journal an
nounces the death of Humphrey B.
Twitchell which occurred Nov. at
Asbury hospital. No cause of death
was assigned. Mr.. Twitchell was. a
veteran OF the civil war and had
reached his SEVENTEEN year. He was
quite we'll known in the Rum River
valley, having lived for many years in
Mile Laos and Anoka counties.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Have you noticed the St. Paul Dis
patch with its new exclusive. telegraphic
service from every city On earth:
% cents brings it regularly to your
address one month.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The village council at its meeting
last Monday evening voted to pay half
the expense Of laying the cement cross
walk between the Galley and Jesmer
buildings, the adjoining property own
ers paying the remainder.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

1t has been reported in this village
that a wedding occurred last week:
the contracting parties being former
residents Of this village, but the UNION
has been unable to confirm the report.
However, it has good reasons to be-
lieve that the report is true.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

1t dulls the scythe of Father Time,
drives away wrinkles of approaching
old age-the elixir of life, that puts
hope in the human heart-Rocky
Mountain Tea. G. A. Jack. -
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Have you put your farm implements
under shelter for the winter yet? It
will save you lots of time getting them
ready to run next season, besides ad-
ding much to the length of their use
fulness.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Have you seen the St. Paul Dispatc7,
rural mail box? The only government
approved box in the market, and fur
nished as a premium with one years
subscription to the paperat $500 paid
in advance. !. ....>....
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

All the candidates you voted for
We're not successful, eh? Well let's
hope the other fellow will make Just
as good an official as your fayorite.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Word has been received from Mon
tanasyto the effect that Robert King,
son Of William, King: of Spencer Bro ok,
has suffered an amputation and is now
out of danger. Some time ago he fell
from load of hay. i One of the wheels
OF the wagon passed over his leg,
breaking the bone and bruising the
limb. Inflammation set in with the
result notedsabove. Miss Ida King is
nursing her brother and as soon as he
has sufficiently recovered will bring
him home ] q h. s,tt::s! 81, 81,
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The people Of Princeton showed
their interest in Tuesdays election by
going to the polls early and casting
their ballots
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

: The present season has been goot
one so far for the farmers aud the fal
farm work is in better shape than i
has been for @ number Of years. =:
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

COWS FOR SALE.-Inquire of j. j.
Skahen at Bank of Princeton.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The aim Of the St. Paul Dispatch is
to give news of vital interest to all, and
not to a few. Send 25 cents for one
month trial subscription.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
Beware of OintnenIs for Catarrh That Contain
Mercury. .u.,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by 4. j. Cheney & Co.,,
Toledo. o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio by +. J. Cheney s. Co. Testi-
monials free. Sold by Druggists price 75c per
hOttle.+4 +asf-S Il ~ se, af--- p
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The value OF advertising was plainly
shown last Saturday at Mark sale.
Mr.. Mark advertised extensively in
the papers Of the surrounding counties
and each section where his ads ap-
peared was represented at the sale.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Capt. |. G. Patterson came up from
St. Paul last Saturday evening and re-
mained at home over election day.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Quantity with DUALITY is the news
given in the St. Paul Dispatch. More
and better news than any Northwestern
daily. - cents brings it to you one
month. Send for trial subscription.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Call and look over L. Fryling's fall
stock of fine painting and suiting
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

LOsT--On the Elk River road, a
gray horse and a black mare. Please
notify the +. Mark Live Stock company.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Mince meat and sweet cider for your
pies, FL. LUpDEN.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Now that election is over it is time
for the Overzealou5 friends of the can
didates to bury the hatchet. Life is
too short to spend much time nursing
political wounds.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

AL agree the Northwestern news
service Of the St. Paul Dispatch is un.
equaled. Only % cents per month by
mail
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Those Of our teachers who live out
OF town went home during the present
vacation, but will return for the open
ing OF the schools Monday.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The general result of the. election
gives almost Universal satisfaction.
The fringe OF gloom which surrounds
the bright spots is caused by disap-
pointment Of the defeated candidates -
there We're not enough Offices to go
around
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The potato market slumped the latter
part Of last week and the farmers
stopped marketing their spuds for a
day or two.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The candidates who were forced tt
drive over the country roads during
the recent campaign became firm con
verts to the good roads movement.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Halloween passed off much NOR
quietly than as usual. The boys wer
out of course, but 50 far as we hav
been able to learn their pranks we're @
q harmless sort.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Albert E. Snow and Ida Buddermier
were married last Saturday, Rev. ]. S.
Boucl performing the ceremony. 4;T
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The Princeton Glee club accompan.
led Hon. r. c. Dunn to Sandstone Mon.
day evening and assisted at q Repub};-
can rally.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Minneapolis is in d position to
sympathize with us. The local supply
of ice has been exhausted.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Just received large line of new fall
and winter neckwear and muff1ers, all
the newest and latest effects, at the
Hub, Shoe and Clothing House.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

\ reception will be rendered Rev.
Geo. E. Satterlee and wife at the resi-
dence of I. E. Burgan next Friday
evening. All are cordially invited to
come
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Fleeced lined underwear, blankets,
gloves and mittens F. L. LUDDEN
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

With the opening Of the potato ship
ping season the old jerkwater has
again become an uncertain train for
passenger travel between Princeton
and her neighbors. It usually arrives
on time but its departure is usually
considerably DELAYED.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

4. NJ. Palon, a prominent business
man Of Dundas, was in the village&yes-
terday on a visit to Mr"and Mrs. A. J..
Stanwood and other friends. While
here he made the UNION a pleasant
cali. Mr.. Palon was we'll impressed
with the thrift and enterprise Of our
village. He left on the morning train,
in company with Mr.. Stanwood, for
a cruise in the numbering district of
st. Louis countyA = 4. \
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

If fortune disregard thy claim
Don't hang thy head in fear and shame
But marry the girl you love best
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the rest.
G. A. Jack.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

\ second case OF typhoid fever is re-
: ported to have put in an appearance in
the family OF Thomas Larson, of Blue
Hill
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Fur coats and ladies collarettes.
F. L. LUDDEN.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The St. Paul Dispatch has the only
complete market page Of any Twin
City daily. Send 25 cents for one
month trial subscription.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Mrs. f. L. Small returned Friday
from her visit to Minneapolis friends.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

New line of carpets, styles and prices
to suit everybody. 49, - H."
y sz..:r - a., +. L. LUDDEN.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

This was a bad year for political
grafterS. The candidates had them
Oh the list and refused to '0ig up.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Regularity is one Of the features of
the St. Paul Dispatch. :, Send 25 cents
for one month trial subscription.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Tuesday was an ideal day for an elec-
tion and the hustlers had busy day at
the polls.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Miss Topsy Turvy at the opera house
Nov. Goth. Nothing but explosive
laughs, cleverest company of comedi-
ans ever here. The brightest jokes.
The most beautiful electrical dance
ever produced. The shower of stars.
The newest specialties. The latest
illustrated songs. The swaggerest set
OF girls. One night only, Tuesday
Nov. Goth.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

This would be a good time to arrange
for a skating rink for the children dur
ing the winter months. It wouldn t
take much work nor require the ex-
penditure Of very much money to pro-
vide a safe place for the little folks to
enjoy the winter sports.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

There was a bad wreck on the St.
Paul Il Duluth last week in which
Brakeman Rapp, whose home was in
Anoka, lost his life. He was pinned
beneath the wreckage and slowly
roasted to death before his com pan
ions eyes. who we're powerless to rem
der aid. No one else was injured.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The splendid majority which Hon.
E. Mark secured.in this district shows
that his candidacy was popular with
the people and attracts considerable
attention in other parts of the State
1t would not be surprising if this popu-
lar:ty landed him in the speakers
chair. He is being urged to enter the
contest for that honor.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The Halloween bail given by the
local lodge Of Good Samaritans Wed
nesday evening OF last week was very
enjoyable party and the boys, besides
giving their guests splendid enter
tainment, came out about S15 to the
good. Other dances will probably fol-
lou
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
Stock Farm to Rent.

StOck Earm to Rent.
j. Over 1000 acres in Milaca township.
Inquire of g. BRIDGMAN.
~-.-~. St. Cloud, Mimi
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The schools remained closed again
this week, diphtheria still being pre-
-o lo>t
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Mrs. F. NJ. Campbell spent a few
days with friends in Minneapolis last
WaaS
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

j. \. Kelly is convinced that the sea-
sons have been reversed. Last Friday
his bill Of fare contained fresh grown
lettuce gathered in his garden.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Four cases of typhoid fever are re-
ported in the family of John Lindberg
in Blue Hill. About two weeks ago
a member Of the family died Of the dis
ease ina St. Cloud hospital and since
his death the father. and three other
members Of; the family have been
stricken. Two ofthe cases will prob
ably be. attended with fatal alresults:
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Sweet peas are still in bloom in many
Of the yards. where the hedges are not
too much exposed.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
"FOr Men OnlY.',

If you want a fine smoke try E
Gaurdo cigars, 5 cents. For sale b.
the Princeton Drug Company.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Now that the political agony is over
let all get down to business again.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Fresh fish and oysters every Friday
morning at Scheen's lunch room.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Mrs. Mary Mi!let is recovering from
q fortnight's S illness. y ~
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Go to T. II. Caleys he will sell you
set of 1917 Rogers Bros, knives and
forks for only $500.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Rev. E. G. Clemans, of Anoka, will
lecture at the NJ. E. church Monday
evening, Nov II, subject: ''Job's wife -
Come listen, learn and laugh. Admis-
sion 1Jc and 25 cents. He will also lee
ture at Greenbush Tuesday evening
Nov 13
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The regular meeting of the Prince
ton fire department occurred last Mon
day evening.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Remember that Nelson's photo studio
at Princeton is open every Saturday.
rain or shine. Pictures taken in cloudy
weather by new method just the
same as Il bright day. If
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

get out your storm doors and win
dows. This weather wont last much
longer and when winter comes it will
set in in earnest.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

W. +. Stone purchased the BUS line
from D. H. McCuaig and took posses
sion the first of the week. He will
take passengers to and from the trains
to all parts of the village and asks
that all orders for calls be left at the
Commercial hotel.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Miss Topsy Turvy, at the opera house
one night only, Tuesday Nov. Goth.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The big game season is on but the
lack Of snow makes it difficult Tor the
sportsmen to find their quarry and
most OF them have found it q fruitless
task.
Sjoblom & Olson moved to their new
location last Thursday and celebrated
the event with a grand opening. This
firm has now one of the best places of
its kind in the village.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

a cold storage house is being put up
on the railroad right of way by the
minneapolis Brewing company. This
building will be q great accommoda-
tion to the wet goods dealers, as full
stock will ALWAYS be within easv reach.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08
Offnterest &.
sRCVES T. from -. T.
various Sources

George l. Staples is the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this office. In
every case the party paying money is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. r.s4s K. c. DUNN, Publisher.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

< For: @RENT-New dwelling house
near Mudgett place, apply to
u. s. BRIGGS. \
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

First take your home paper then
subscribe for the St. Paul Dispatch,
twenty-five cents per month.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

+ Mrs. Joseph Rood, ofGreenbush, has
been i'll for several days but is reported
to be improving. sE,s >.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The Hub, Shoe and Clothing House
are sole agents for the celebrated
Packard shoes for men, best $3.50 shoe
in the world. r,.' i
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The ponds and puddles have been
''skimmeG" with ice several times dur
ing the past week and Young America
has been polishing his skates in antici-
patton Of the time when he can take
his annual ducking.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

An extra heavy crop Of acorns and
nuts with q second crop OF berries is
said to be an old Indians sign OF the
approach Of d hard, cold winter. #
that is what is in store for US this sea-
son let's enjoy the present weather
while we may.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Snow fell for few minutes yester.
day morning.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Twenty dozen boys and children's S
sample winter caps at wholesale prices
at the Hub, Shoe and Clothing House.
1 The town clerks came to Princeton
last Thursday and received the ballots
and other election supplies for Tues
days fray.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

same as u bright-day. tt
just received-a large invoice Of
Rogers Bros. lS47 knives and forks
bought at a bargain and will give my
customers the benefit of same, and will
sell them for $500 per set.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Dr., E. L. Small, resident dentist,
Townsend block.
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

The Ladies Aid society OF the NJ. E,
church will hold their annual sale. on.
December q. >ss-...
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

Miss Lucy Hilton, of Anoka, was the
guest Of Dr.. and Mrs. f. Z. Small over
Sunday ". -
The Princeton union., 1900-11-08

There we're several surprises in
Tuesdays election and many OF the
sure-thing betters have since found oc-
casion to drown their sorrows in deep
draughts Of nOisewater.
The greatest value giving sale ever
attempted in Princeton OF mems, boys,
and children'5 suits, oyercoats, fur
coats, REFERS, underwear and shoes at
the Hub. Shoe and Clothing House.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-21

Republican hints of their inten
tion to do something that will re
move the trust question from this
years campaign induced Represent
ative Ball OF Texas, to call the bluff
lie did so by offering resolution
authorizing the Speaker of the
House to appoint a special commit
tee, only five of which shall belong
to one political party, to which
shall be referred all bills and reso.
lutions relating to trusts, including
those already introduced, and now
quietly sleeping in various commit
tees, Mr., Balls resolution Is now
in the hands Of the Committee on
Rules, aud the question of whether
there shall be any trust legislation
is up to that committee, which is
dominated by Speaker Henderson.