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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-03-15
To Knock Out Brideman.


FWo citizens from Bridgman, Messrs.
1T ssR. Mallette and! George H. Deans,
appeared before the state railroad
commission Tuesday and filed pro-
test against the: proposed discontin-
uance OF their station by the Great
Northern.
Bird gman is a village of about $50
population on the line of the Great
Northern in Mile Laos county. It has
;lIggood depot and freig t house, four
stores, q & ain house and
articles Of Incorporation. The nearest
town is Milaca. three miles east.
1tiappears that Milaca has absorbed
the best of Bridgman, but Bridgman
protests against being wholly absorbed;
and when the Great Northern notified
its agent there that the station would
be discontinued on the 18th, the citi-
zens Of the village reused themselves
and sent committee to St. Paul to
protest.
The. only explanation of the Great
Northern's action offered by the rail-
road commissioners is the nearness of
Milaca.
"Several stations along our line are
unevenly distributed,' said Vice Presi-
dent Miller, of the Great Northern,
land I suppose this is one of them.
We are trying to rearrange them for
the best interests of all. st. Paul
Dispatch:
Death of Supt. G. II. Simpson.
The numerous friends of County
Superintendent of Schools Geo. r.
Simpson were panied and surprised to
learn of his death, which occurred in
Chicago last Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Simpson had long been sufferer
from neuralgia, and the Saturday prior
to his death he went to Chicago to
consult a specialist in regard to the
disease. On his arrival in Chicago he
was taken down with an attack of the
grip. On Wednesday pneumonia set
in, resulting in death one day later.
Mrs. Simpson was notified of the sad
occurrence late Thursday afternoon,
and Walter Oliver went to Chicago
the same evening, returning with the
remains Saturday morning. The
funeral was held from his late resi-
dence at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev.
M. G. Shurhan officiating. The atten-
dance was unusually large, the county
officials being present in a body. The
remains were deposited in the vault in
Maple Lawn cemetery. II ,,
I, George r. Simpson was a native of
Wisconsin and was 40 years of age.
He received his early education in
.Richland county, in that state, and
finished his collegiate course at Garlic
ton college, Northfeld. He after
wards became principal of the Fari-
banlt high school, which position he
held for nine years. He then became
superintendent Of the public schools at
Princeton, Mimi, and held that posi-:
ton for four years, being then COM
PEELED to resign on account Of i'll
health. He returned to this city later,
and year ago last November he was
elected county superintendent of
schools, u position he filled most ac-
ceptably until the time Of his death.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-03-15
MARCH ''lYlIHACK up I
The rlarch Airport Tionment Has Been
Completed What the Towns
and Districts Got.
Forestop's Depot Will Be Closed ia
the Public To-Day-The Peo-
pie Are Up In Arms.

The annual March settlement has
pee been com pleted and the figures have
been. secured for the UNION S readers.
The he table below shows the amount to
which which each fund is entitled and also
the thea amounts which go to the different
towns and school districts: r
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-03-15
He Likes Mile Laos.

81. |. Kingsley, of Minneapolis, who
has recently become Interested in real
estate in this county and who owns the
saw mill at Lawrence, writes to M. S.
Rutherford that he is. very much
pleased with the future prospectssof
this county. He believes that money
invested will bring good returns and
prosperous and comfortable homes.
His company has just shipped some
new machinery to the mill at Law
renee and it is planned soon to add
flour mill. Their saw min is now well
equipped and will be able to handle
large amount of the business in this
lihe which is done at the lake. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-03-15
G0ing&DOwnHill.

Ez'>-T Going Down Hill. MA 81 IL.
I People suffering from kidney dis.
eases feel gradual but steady loss 81
vitality. They should lose no time in
trying F'oley's Kidney Cure. 1EItsGiss
GA. Jack, sx.:lx 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-03-15
Enumerator's Compensation.


The following is taken from a cir
cular recently issued by Director of the
Census Merriam:
The compensations to be paid 10
enumerators is fixed by section 116 OF
the act of March 3, 1899, and a mini
mum rate of two cents for each living
inha bitant. two cents for each death,
fifteen cents for each farm. and twenty
cents for each establishment of produc-
tive industry is provided for all sub
divisions where such allowance shall
be deemed sufficient. In other sub
divisions where higher per capita
rates are to be paid, according to tho
difficulty of enumeration, the maxi
mum rate will not exceed three cents
for each death, twenty cents for each
farm, and thirty cents for each estab-
lishment of productive industry, while
in subdivisions where per diem rates
are esta blished, having reference to
the nature of the region to be can
vassed and the density and sparseness
of settlement, or other considerations
pertinent thereto, the compensation al
lowed to enumerators will be not less
than three nor more than six dollars
per day of ten hours actual field work
each. Except in extreme cases, no
claim for mileage or travelling ex-
penses will be allowed to any enumer-
ator, and then only when authority
has been previously: granted by the
director of the census.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
NORFOLk.

Librarian William l.. Corbin, who spent last week ln Syracuse, N. r., has returned.
 Miss Gertrude Cow,es has returned to Windsor where she is attending school.
 Miss Anna Hotchkiss entertained about thirty five of her frier1s on We'd nesday evening of last week. Games were played and refreshments were served.
 Paul Garfield. Wesleyan University 1905, has returned to that institution after short vacation.
 Mir and Mrs Carl Stoeckel have been spending the past week in New York city.
 Miss Frances Cowles and Miss Else Holt who are students at Mt. Holyoke college returned Wednesday.
 The winter term of the Robbins school opened yesterday. Acting Principal O. A. Beverstock and Mrs Beverssock spent their vacation in Keene, N. H. assistant Principal H. O. Knight at Gardiner, Me-, Miss Clarke at East Canaan and Miss Fsles at Turner's Falls, Mass. Among the students who spent vacations at their homes in other towns were George Colony at Keene, N. H., Horace Frink at Boston, Mass, Russell Strong at Flushing, Long Is land, Emery Bierce at Winchester, and Harold Bullard at Bridgeport. The new station at the summit is rapidly nearing completion. and when completed with the grounds and with the drive will cost about S2000. The interior will consist of a waiting room which has rustic fireplace, a baggage room and ticket office. A covered platform will extend nearly all the way around the building, the roof extend | ing on the west side so as to form { porto co chere which is supported by two large hemlock posts covered witf the bark. The roof of the porto e chere has been built around the trunl of tall hemlock tree. The exterior O the building will be covered with hem lock slabs which will retain the bark.
 About twenty young men entertained their lady friends at the Eldridge Gym nssium New Years night. Dancing wa, indulged in until eleven o'clock snt light refreshments were served. Al report most enjoyable evening.
 William MoGraw, 8 trainman on th, evening train, pulled passenger ou from under the wheels of the trail as ;t was entering the station en Satur day evening. The passenger accidental ly fell of the cars teps.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
FALLS YILLAG

Edward Kilmer and wife of New Ha- ven were at his fathers here over the New Year.
 Mir and Mrs F. M. Olin returned Thursday from months visit Tn Wor- cester and vicinity.
 Myron Clark of Salisbury was the guest of his sister, Mrs J. H. Bsldep, from Thursday until Saturday of last week.
 Mrs Nellie Hall Sanford came home Tuesday from Red Hook where she has been employed as trimmer by a Mir Collin.
 Jas. Capron has purchased the Henry Howe place in South Canaan and will soon move his family there.
 Miss Katherine Frink of Salisbury has been visiting at her brothers, G. E Frink's, the past week.
 Geo. W. Hall has sold his grocery business to John l.. Bartle, ..hIs head clerk. MT Hall retaining the wagon and meat business.
 Willard Dean of Bridgeport, Ct., is the guest of relatives here.
 Geo. Wiokwire of New Britain was home for the New Year.
 W. H. Hart spent Sunday with friends in Bridgeport
 Levi Beebe and family attended the funeral of Mrs Bradford in Cornwall Wednesday.
 Miss Bessie M. Bartholomew visited Miss Lucy Randall the latter part of last week.
 Ere Bohlman and family returned to Valley Falls, N. r., Monday.
 Mrs Nathaniel Green is very i'll. Has been sick about two weeks. Dr Cobh and trained nurse are in attendance. MT Green IS also very ill as he had & stroke of apoplexy Sunday morning and is not out of danger.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
HUN NrsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

There was 8 large and appreoistive gathering in the church here on the evening of Christmas for the Sunday school festivities. A beautiful exercise was rendered by the children after which Santa Claus, personated by Hen ry Whitford, arrived laden with pres- ents. The church was very prettily and appropriately trimmed for the oc- casion. Much credit is due Mrs M O. Dean. wife of the superintendent of the school, and her corps of able assistants for the fine rendering of the exercise and the delightful time enjoyed by all present
 NJ. O. Dean and D. H. Dean have re. cently had local telephones placed in their houses.
 The usual Xmas festivities at Christ mas time took place, taking the for 10 mostly of family reunions.
 Mrs Rexford Stanton and daughter of Canaan Valley and David Oakes of Lakeville spont Christmas with their sister, Mrs N. N. Chase.
 Miss Belle Judd is the guest of her sister, Mrs O. s. Adam, in East Canaan
 Miss Alice Scoville has returned from her visit to Winsted. Her sister, Miss Edith, accom- panied her home where she will remain for a week.
 The under mountain school taught by Miss Belle Bradford closed with appro- priate Xmas exercises.
 Rufus Whitford had the misfortune to lose horse last week.
 Norman Surdsm and Birdsey Dean have each moved into tenement houses of J. H. Flakes.
 c. M. Hanchett of Bridgeport spent a little time last week with his mother, Mrs Annie Hanchett.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
Received too late for last issue.

Mrs Frank Whyland and children went to New York last week to spend the holidays.
 The schools of the village closed Fri day for a weeks vacation. The primary and intermediate departments, under the Misses Bennett and White, had a Christmas tree ss part of their pro- gram, which the children always enjoy /; singing and recitations also were impor- tant features of the program.
 The Congregational Sunday school held their Christmas tree and exercises on Saturday afternoon in the church. The Choral class of Lakeville added much to the program in the way of singing. The church had previously been very prettily trimmed. The Christmas tree and service of the Epis- copal church was held on Sunday even ing in the church. This church was also very neatly trimmed with wreaths of hemlock and running pine.
 MT and Mrs Mac Sherwood received @ Christmas present of son. Congratu- lations.
 A party of nineteen young people, mostly memb bers of the Y. P. s. O. E. , went on Mt. Riga Monday evening to have their annual Christmas tree and exercises in the school house for the children and grown people; each one was remembered with several gifts. A graphophone was also much enjoyed by the children.
 Quite number of the young people came home to spend Christmas, among which were Miss Carrie Sanford of Phil adelphia, Miss Theo George of New York, and Miss Bertha George of Wl- terbury at the rectory; Miss Mary Frink of Philadelphia at Mrs A. Frink's Parker Hicks of Hartford at W E.. Hicks; Miss Jessie Eddo of New York at A. P. Eddo's; Miss Milhem of Smith College at Mrs M. Warmers; Myron Clark of Williams College at Mrs s. A. Clark's; George Everts of Yale at W. P. Everts'; Miss Kittie Oargill of Torring- ton at O. F. Wanger's; Miss Laura Egg gleston If Canaan at J. R. E2gleston's s; Miss Lizzie and Joe Bennett of Water bury. and Thomas Bennett of Ct. Bar rington at MT A. Bennett's.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
sHEFEaELD.

Miss Christine Mueller of New York city spent last week with her friends at the home of Mrs E. Field on Sheffield Plain.
 Edwin T. Csnds left town Monday at the Agricultural College.
 Among the home comings for the holiday vacation were: Misses Sarah and Jennie Mathews of New York. Miss Jennie Lee of Corona, l.. l., Miss Alice Lee of Plainfeld. N. J., Miss Fannie Andrus of New York, Miss May B. Shears of Chester, Mass, Miss Myrtle Ford and Miss Mable Clark of New Haven, Ct.
 Mrs John Shook, who has been ill for many weeks, passed from earth at her home on Sheffield Plain last Saturday evening. She leaves beside her hus- band family of seven children, four daughters and three sons. The eldest son William is married and lives in Ct. Harrington. The eldest daughter is the wife of Roswell Hurlburt of this town They moved few years ago to this place from Housatonic and formerly lived in Salisbury. Ct. Mrs Shook was kind and devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed in her home and among all with whom she was asso- ciated. Her funeral was held from the Methodist church of which she was a member, Tuesday afternoon; services conducted by the pastor, Rev l.. o. Il. Adams. Her age was nearly 55 years. The entertainment given at the Friendly Union by J. William Macy oi New York was considered very fine. and highly appreciated by large audience in attendance. The next on the pro gram for next Friday evening, Jan. 5 will be lecture by Rev o. D. Ramsay of Ooxssckie, N. r., subject. "Wonder land"
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
LAK RvlLLE.

The installation of the recently elect ed officers of O. H. Knight Post, G. A. R., Hiram Eddy Camp, s. of V, No. 8, and o. H. Knight Corps, No. 45, W. R. O. took place at their respective head quarters Tuesday evening. After the installation ceremonies 6 sociable and dance was in order which was patroniz- ed bp the youth and beauty of the town. A fine lunch was served by the ladies of the W. R. O. The dancing was kept up until late hour. WV. Norton acted as floor manager and Mrs Gerday presided at the piano. The whole evening was greatly enjoyed by the large assem blaze of the Grand Army representatives and their many friends present. The sociable and dance was held at the G. A. R. headquarters in the Holley block.
 The dramatic club of Millerton gave our people fine treat last week when they played the drama "Tony, the Con vict," and crowded house was present to enjoy it and the dance which follow ed. Knights orchestra furnished music for the occasion.
 The Fullmoon Club of New York city came last Saturday to enjoy their an nual New Years visit here. They weie guests at the Wononsco House. Satur- day evening the members of the club had dance at Roberts Hall. and their day enjoyments were skating on the lake and taking drive through the town, etc.
 Last Saturday evening Mir and Mrs Judge Travers Jerome held reception at their new summer residence, which was very fine, enjoyable affair and a large number of the elite of the town were present. The Knight orchestra was engaged and discoursed excellent music for the dance which followed the reception and menu. The Jerome fam fly departed for their winter home ip New York city and will return again early next spring.
 The Epworth League and their friends were invited to a sociable. by Mir and Mrs Wm. Kane at their resi-, dence on Bostwick Hill. which was much enjoyed by a large number oI young people.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
SALISBURY

Mir and Mrs Will Greenwood and son of Brooklyn spent the early part of the week at the Maple Shade.
 Rev Lyman Warner preached in the Congregational church in the absence of Rev J. O. Goddard.
 Malcolm Warner of New York spent Sunday and Monday at his home here.
 The schools reopened on Tuesday morning.
 MT and Mrs G. Fl. Clark gave din- ner party on Monday to his employees and their wives. A very pleasant, hap py time is reported.
 The first literary evening of the Neighborhood Club was held on Tues day evening. Papers were given upon French history, interspersed with read ings, tableaux, etc.
 Fred Sanford of Danbury spent Sun- day at the rectory.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
CHAPINvILLE.

The town teams are drawing cinders from the furnace onto the road in front of MT Teeter's place.
 Mrs Scoville and family were in Chspinville from Dec. 26th to the 29th.
 Chspinville children had two festivals. One at the church Dec. 25, and one at Mrs Scoville's Dec. 2S. At the latter place among other things they were entertained by sleight of hand per former from the city.
 Wat Parmalee, who lives on the Mo- Neil farm, sold hay, grain, COWS and teams at auction, Dec. 2S. They brought little more than the apprais- al.
 Wm. Calendar, an old resident was buried at Salisbury the 29th.
 MT Carpenter has his horsepower and cutter at work for Talmadge Finkle cutting cornstalks.
 Ernest Wooding has been visiting in Hartford and New Haven the past week. Returned Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
Women of a Dutch Village.

Women of a Dutch Village.
 The village women of Holland take special care to keep the tips of their white lace hoods stiff with starch, which is as necessary a perfection in their toilet as polished linen and spot less collars with ours. This delicate hood Is worn over a black skullcap that fits the closely clipped head very much like the headgear of a nun. The elderly women, widows, often wear a straw bonnet over 1t. A jacket of dark blue, with breastpiece of cream cloth and dark blue border of the same cloth at the hips, constitutes the dress of the women and the girls.
 The skirts protrude at the hips In a grotesque fashion on account of the many fiannas which they wind about the body, evidently a fad with them as with many peasants of the Black forest where the custom prevails to wear as many skirts as the spare box will allow, adding at least one skirt every year. They all dress alike, and the talk about dress therefore does not slip into their conversations, and on that score they are at eternal peace with one another, for no change of dress has occurred among them for centuries and will not for years to coms.-Donahoe'A. ..
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
A THOUSAND TOUNGES

Could not express the rapture of An nie B. Springer of 1l25 Howard st. Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that Dr Kings New Discovery for Consump- tion had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life burden. All other reme. dies and doctors could give her no help but she says of this Royal Cure. ''it soon removed the pain in my chest and I can now sleep soundly, something I can scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding its praises through out the Universe. So will everyone who tries Dr Kings New Discovery for any trouble of the Threat, Chest or Lungs. Price 50o. and Sl00 Trial bottles free at w. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark's drug store, Salisbury; c. B. Friuk's drug store, Falls Village; every bottle guar antsed
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04

Miss Mamie Hurley of Milton has been visiting at Mrs J. T. Hubbsrd's.
 The schools will open for the winter session on Monday next.
 Patrick O'Donnel has been in Sharon taking care of Mir George Goodwin who fell last week, breaking his hip, and which injury caused his death on Mon- day.
 The long expected musicale took place at our chapel here on Friday evening. The entire affair was a decid- ed success and too much praise cannot be accorded Miss Jessie Hart for the laborious task of preparing and assist ing in rendering the program. Mrs Marvin and Miss Ada Sterling assisted in the rendition. Space limits us so that the program cannot be given in full but it is unnecessary to say that it was the best musical treat given here in some years. It will be repeated at Cornwall Bridge on Friday night.
 Miss Jessie L. Wheaton is in Falls Village nursing Mrs I. P. Hornbeok who is on the sick list.
 A "horror" sociable was held last | night (Wednesdsy) at R. N. Oochrsne's house. The various kinds of horrors brought are too numerous for these columns but a very enjoyable evening was passed, A large number were pres- ent. Who will be the next to throw open their door to give our young peo- pie social time?
 Msrried--At the home of the groom on Monday evening, January l, 1900, Robinson VI. Dean to Lillie Belle Sim mons The wedding was quiet one, only the immediate relatives being pres ent. However there wee present as best man. John Sedgwick and as brides. maid, Miss Agnes Cochrsne. That their life may be lork, happy and pros- porous is the wishes of their many friends.
 | Death of Mrs Bradford.
 Mrs Cornelis Bradford, widow of the late John Bradford. died at her home in Cornwall last Sunday, aged about 7I years. Mrs Bradford was a daughter O the late Deacon Charles Beebs, and wa sister of Levi Beebe and the late Isss, Beebe. She is survived by her dsugh ter, Miss Mary Bradford. The funera was attended at Cornwall yesterday a II a. n. Last Thanksgiving day Mir Bradford and her daughter were guest of Mrs Mary E. Beebe here in Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

Are sundry esteemed contemporaries of ours quite certain the Pope has said that the twentieth century began at the stroke of midnight December 31? Per haps they'd better look again. We ha vent the Latin text at hand, but in the English translation before us the Pope says: Therefore, in order that the year 1900, which IS about to begin and which it is to be devoutly hoped will usher in far more happy cent ury," etc. Now, according to Noah Webster, to usher in is ito introduce or escort, as an usher, forerunner. or har- binger; to forerun. ."-Hartford Courant
 Instead of trying to find out why peo. pie don't go to church, wouldn't it be just as well to find out why they stay at home,-Norwich Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-04
CLAYTON.

Fred Rood of Hartford was at his fathers ever Sunday.
 Joseph Cook is home from the Am herst Agricultural College for the holi- day vacation.
 Most of the terra cotta workmen. who have not families here, have gone to their distant homes to spend the holi- days.
 Miss Alice Robinson is visiting friends in PennsylvarIa.
 Miss Maud Ssrdam was guest at her brothers Thursday and Friday of last week. Walter Sardam and family ate their Christmas turkey at Charles Stevens.
 Mrs Hiram Curtiss laid plates for 24 on Christmas day.
 Social at Fl. R. Bunnel's Jan. II.
 John Decker has had shock and is nearly helpless at the home of his son, Jacob Decker.
 Milo Decker's son Frank has bought the old house near Mrs Stewsrtk new house. and is moving it short distance west, expecting to occupy it with his family. .-...
 Miss Emma Rood of South Manches- ter arrived at E, M. Rood's Tuesday evening.