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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28
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The County Commits sioners Purchased
g Set Of Abstract Books
!. q IS Last Week.
Sonnet thing the County Has Never
Owned, Though Very Il
Necessary. .. e.

AT the meeting OF the board of county
commissioners last week one item of
business was transacted which will
meet with the approval of all taxpay-
erss and that was the purchase of a set
of abstract books for the use of the
register of deeds. The county has
never had anything of the sort before
and when Mile Laos county real estate
became active several years ago, J. W.
Genlding made a private set for his
use. When Mr.. Goulding relinquished
the Office last month he of course took
his property with him and since that
time the register, when called upon
for an abstract, was forced to rely on q
mHtilated tract index and the record
books. -. ....- - ~"
The Citizens State Bank started a
set of abstract books several years ago
but FIVE years ago turned its business
lover to Mr.. Goulding and neglected to
keep its books up to date. These the
board purchased, paying the sum of
$3.50 therefor. This sum represents
about half what the books would cost
allowing the maker half the legal fee
for the work. The records they con-
tam are complete up to 1896 and good
saving Of time as well as money was
made when the commissioners pur-
chased the set. The records will now
be brought down to the present time
and Mile Laos county will be the pos
SCISSOR OF very convenient and accu-
rate set of books. The UNION congrat-
ulates the board on their good fortune
in securing such set at so low figure.
| Among the other important business
considered was the application for the
|orrga nization of the townships of Page,
EOnamia and East Side, which are
located in the northern part Of the
county. The brickyard road petition
came up for final hearing and was dis
/ allowed A new school district was
formed IN the Jones neighborhood and
W1esshe hereafter De Known as district
No. rs. Four other applications for
new school districts were received. one
of which was laid over for further in
vestigation, the usual order for a hear
ing being made in the other cases. -
Other matters of minor Importance
came up which will be found in the
| official minutes published on another
page.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28
Culinary.

Harriet Hall, wife of George Wallace
Hall, died at the home of Henry
Sleeves at Wyanett, Feb. 10. Il -.
Mrs. Hall was born in the State OF
New York; March II, 1926. She was an
old resident of this part of Minnesota,
having come here. from Illinois over
thirty years ago. Besides her hus-
band six children survive her. These
are Joseph Nokes, OF Princeton;
Charles Nokes, of Riverton, Utah:
John Nokes, Of Eugene, Ore; Nathan
Osman, of Wyanett; Mrs. Brascilla
Nell of Rivertens o tab, and Mrs. Eu-
dora Sans, Of Wilderville, Oregon.
The deceased leaves many friends
who extend their sympathies to the be-
reaved family.
The funeral took place Feb. 10, SER
vices being held at the house. Rev.
|Satterlee ofdciated.
The clergYmau gave a brief outline
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28
She's Insane,

Deputy Sheriff Cramb came down
from Milaca Sunday afternoon bring
ing with him Mrs. Erickson. who had
displayed symptoms Of insanity She
was examined before the probate court
and Sheriff Claggett left Monday morn.
ing for Fergus Falls with the unfor.
tunate woman, where she will become
an inmate of the insane hospital. The
case is particularly sad ore. About
two years ago one of the woman's
children was burned to death while
playing around fire on the Great
Northern right of way, and this loss
has affected her mind. Four children
are now left practically motherless,
one of them being babe at the breast.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

The pupils of Prof. L. W. Ballard
gave recital at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs Ny Skahen on Thursday evening,
Feb. FL The following program was
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

Limburger cheese laid away in cup
boards and refrigerators will drive
away ants, says we'll posted news
paper man. No doubt of it: it will
drive dogs out of a tan yard; it will
drive spike through brick wall; it
will drive a mule through a barbed
wire fence: it will drive herd of cat
tie over preci pice; it will drive
tramp away from a meal of victuals;
it will drive a negro from a chicken
roost or man into insanity who stays
five minutes within ten feet of its sa-
worry presence; yes, sir, it will drive
away s:ants,:: and also uncles, and i'll
had any cousins that it would not drive
away would be tempted to disown-
them, and yet some men would sit and
eat the stuff and profess to like it
Oeraton1aa Jou1nnl.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28
A X. P. Blowout.

Last Monday evening over score of
the members of Cambridge Lodge
Knights of Pythias visited Princeton
lodge. at which time the third rank
was conferred on four candidates.
After the ceremonies coffee and cigars
were served and a season of social en-
joyment followed. The affair was one
of the pleasantest lodge functions that
has ever been held in this village of
lodges.
DR.. Hixon, of Cambridge, called DIR.
Cooney Monday to perform an opera
ton for strangulated hernia. The
operation was successful and the pa
tient, August Schwacheim, is reported
to be in an excellent condition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

A new series of postage stamps will
soon appear, namely, the Buffalo ex-
position series. The one cent stamp.
OF green color, will have picture of a
lake steamer to represent the great
transportation industry of inland seas
in which Buffalo is so much interested.
The two cent stamp, printed in red,
will have railway train: the four cent
stamp, in red and brown an automo-
bile: the FIVE cent, in blue, a picture of
the new bridge at Niagara Falls: the
eight cent. lilac, picture of the lock
at SAUL Ste Marie: and the ten cent
stamp, Of light brown, an ocean
steamer
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

Take care OF the pennies and the
dollars will take care of themselves,
Take care of the acorns and tender sap:
lings, the giant oaks do not need your
care. Take care of the lambs and
chicks and calves and pigs and if any
must rustic let it be those who are able
to care for themselves Take care Of
the babies. and infants, the little ones
need your help, the strong will take
care of themselves. Take care of your
little weaknesses, in health and NOR.
ais, of the little vices and habits that,
unless cared for and checked in season,
may become SO established and deep
rooted as to finally break you down in
body or spirit or character. E1.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

The UNION is indebted to J. ].
Skahen for copy of a work on fire in
surance, which should be in the hands
Of the people who think their rates are
exorbitant. The book shows that the
annual fire waste of the United States
averages about $3.50, 100000. Every
ten years the people are called~upon to
pay sum equal to the national debt
for protection against the fire fend.
1t is the duty of Insurance agents Il,
assess. collect and distribute this tax.
The task OF the tax-gatherer is a
thankless one at best, and the appor-
Sionment of tax is one of the most
delicate and difficult problems of every
government. Our national tariff laws
are an important issue in every presi-
Dental campaign. Parties are created
and swept into oblivion by the see-saw
Of public opinion over theories of tax
alton. and every few years congress
enacts brandnew tariff bill which
promises commercial prosperity, but
which. as like as not, brings in its
wake an era of confusion and disaster.
Considering the nature and extent of
the fire tax, it is not surprising that it
should be the constant subject OF I'M
friendly criticism.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28
REORGANIZED,
Princeton Has Sons of Veterans Cam,
Once More.

Princeton Has Sons of Veterans Camp
Once More.
When the Spanish-American war
broke out in 1898, nineteen OF the TWEEN
ty-seven members Of the local camp of
Sons of Veterans offered their services
to their country. During their alb
sence little interest was shown and
shortly after the business OF the camp
was suspended. Last Saturday even
ing Col. c. NJ. Rawitzer, division COM
mander, visited Princeton and effected
a reorganization
The new camp will have for its Off
GERS for the ensuing term the follow
ing gentlemen:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28
Coming Next Week.

The famous French tragedienne.
Madame Elsie de Tourney, and her en-
tire company Of accomplished artists
will appear at Jesmer's opera house
two nights, March 9th and 7th, pre-
senting two OF the most interesting
plays ever brought to Princeton. Man
ager Jesmer has received such good
support from the play-goers here that
he has made a special effort this sea-
son to book plays that usually pass by
town of this size.
He has succeeded in booking this
company and has every assurance from
opera house managers where they have
played that they are OF the best, carry
ing an elaborate wardrobe and all the
special necessaries to produce these
two great plays.
i. The bill for the first night will be
MARY Stuart" the Inflated, Queen of
Scots, in which Madame de Tourney is
absolutely fitted to portray the pecu-
liar moods of the willy, yet beautiful
"Queen Of Scots
The play is unusually Interesting
from the start to the climax, when the
curtain falls on the most beautiful
tableau and saddest picture known 10
modern history.
The bill for the second night will be
''Romeo and Juliet" Shakespeare
sublime love tragedy. This play is
also presented with all the special
scenery and equipments that make
this COMPANY known all over. the eoun-
try. Reserves will be sold at so cents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

+ The scramble for the Office of deputy
game warden for this district has
finally been settled by the appoint
ment of D. w. Spaulding, of this vii
lage. There We're anywhere from
seven to a dozen applications for the
position, so Mr.. Spaulding may con-
slider his appointment as a very COM
plimentary endorsement. Dan will
make a good warden too and Princeton
people now have some grounds to hope
that the wholesale SEEMING of the lakes
in this vicinity will be ended.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

The ceremonies were followed by a
campfire and season Of general socia-
bffity which was greatly enjoyed by
those present. One Of the speakers in
congratulating the boys on their reor-
ganization, put the matter very nicely
when he said that that evening had
witnessed the wiping out Of the last
effects of the evil attack of the Span
iards SO far as Princeton was con-
cerned. --,,...cc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

Printed reports of the hearing be-
fore Secretary Hitchcock on the re-
quest Of some Minnesota lumbermen
that the sales OF dead and down tim
Der made by Captain Mercer at Leech
Lake be cancelled are being sent out
by the interior department. The same
department is also distributing the &C.
count of the conference between the
secretary Of the interior and members
of the Minnesota delegation in con-
gress to ascertain a better method for
the sale and disposal Of the pine tim
Der On Indian reservations in that
stafa :
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

The Elk River Star Neacs makes the
following pertinent remarks concern
ing good roads which apply with equal
force to Princeton: 1.-THE good roads
proposition is always with US and can
never be passed up. The business men
should take an active interest in en-
couraging the improvement of the
roads leading to town. Many business
communities contribute literally from
their private resources to improving
the country roads, and we do not hest
tate to say, it is always money well in
vested. If the roads are not kept up,
it is folly to urge farmers to come to
town and trade, as other communities
are not negligent of this important
factor in commercial success. Farm
ers will not haul their produce to a
town over poor roads when they can
60 to another place over good roads,
even if it is farther.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-28

Elaborate refreshments were served
by the host and hostess. Many friends
would gladly have responded to invita-
lions to be present, but in compliance
with the request of several pupils the
recital was strictly private, no visitors
being invited.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of a woman's preferences.
Jewels form q magnet of mighty power
to the average woman. Even that
greatest of all jewels, health, is often
ruined in the strenuous efforts to make
or save the money to purchase them.
If woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem, then let her fortify her.
self against the insiduous conse-
quences of coughs, colds and bronchial
affections by the regular use of DR..
Boschee's German Syrup. 1t will
promptly arrest consumption in its
early stages and heal the affected lungs
and bronchial tubes and drive the
dread disease from the system. It is
not cure-all, but is a certain cure for
coughs, colds and all bronchial trou-
bles. You can get DR.. G.. G. Green g
reliable remedies at Benton n. We'll
don's drug store. Get Green's Special
Almanac.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
PENINSULA NEWS.
Items Cleaned From All Parts of Delaware
and HaryIand.

anu lhFyianOs
Prof NJ. L. Hydorn has resigned as
principal of the Frederica Public
Schools to accept a position in Wash
ington, d. G.
The Peninsula Student, the new
paper to be issued by the students of
the Wilmington Conference Academy,
has make its first appearance
The paper contains eight pages and
will be issued twice a month.
Miss Dora Brown, a sister of Mrs.
Cordelia Botkin, has gone insane, be-
cause of brooding over the fate of her
sister, now in Frisco county Jail.
under life sentence for poisoning
Mrs. Deane and Mrs. Dunning of
Dover, Del.
The Harrington shirt factory that
has been idle for some time, having
proved losing investment to the citi-
zens of that town, has been leased to
two ladies who reopened it and will
soon have 40 machines running.
What may have been an attempt to
kill DIR. H. G. NJ. Kolloch, of Newark,
Del, occurred late Wednesday night.
While the physician was in his Office.
pistol bullet came crashing through
a window, passing within few inches
of DR.. Kollock's head and imbedded
itself in the WALL
Congress L. Heisler Ball has appoin-
ted Robert P. Robinson as his private
secretary. Mr.. Robinson is discount
clerk in the Central National Bank. of
Wilmington and has been granted a
leave of absence by the bank officials
during his term as secretary to Con-
gressman Ball.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

CDR Bristol swept all the chords of
eloquence, and was applauded to the
echo. He was sharp, rapid and thrill
ing.-Daily AdUacate, st. Louis, Mo.
DIR. Bristol enjoys the distinction of
being the late President McKinley's
pastor at the Metropolitan Church,
Washington, d. G. He will lecture
here under the auspices of the Kent
County Teachers Institute, Thursday
evening, December the 5th next. No
one should fail to hear him on his pop
ular subject, brains.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
COAT AND SUIT DEPARTMENT.

we are pleased to that our Ladies' Readvada
department on the second floor full overowng with Fall and
Winter Attractions W
we are making great showing in Ladies' and Chldrens
Coats The u box has lead in Ladies' Coae W
nave Them IN all lengths however, and the popular shades are with
u.s. They full tailored by leading taiors in New York and
10 not buy before looking at $500 leader 1t
cannot be matched under have not neglected tho +
girls. We have some beauties for them
Ladies' Capes in Pus Kersey Chevo and Boucle are selling
fairly well, but Jackets far in the lead
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Large quantities of corn is being
shipped from Dover railroad station,
which the farmers are realizing good
prices. Samuel W. Hall of Dover, was
said to have sold an excellent crop Of
corn for so cents per bushel, to be de-
livered at Mt. Pleasant. This price
for corn raises the value of it exceed
ingly, and as a result farmers are max
ing every effort to get their crops in
the market.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Ladies' TaiIOr-Made
Suits,

Our sales are already in excess of last
years entire business in Suits. The
styles are correct and our friends know
our Suits are the best tailored and best
fitting to be found nearer than Philadel-
phia. We are showing them from Sc. 90
to $22.G0, fit guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The congregation of Epworth NJ. E.
Church, Wilmington, like Rev. Fran
els Burgette Short so we'll that they
have asked him to return as their pas
tor for his sixth consecutive year.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Chief Justice Charles B. Lore of
Wilmington, and Rev. Samuel Mac
Burney, d. D., of Philadelphia, will
be the principal speakers at the re,
opening services in Frankford M. E.
Church on Sunday, December IS.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Private Sale of Household Goods,

A lot of Household Goods, including beds
and bedding, Furniture. Organ. Reclining
Chair, Typewriter, Cook Stove and
many other useful articles. Must be sold
this week. Apply to
Mrs. LILLIAN PRATT TAYLOR.
Commerce Street, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The supper and bazaar to be given
at the Opera House tomorrow even
ing under the auspices of st. Peters
Church, promises to be an enjoyable
affair. A supper consisting of turkey,
chicken salad and oysters will be
served for 25 cents. The bazaar and
supper will begin at o'clock aud con-
tinue through the evening.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Valuable household goods for sale.
See advertisement of Mrs. Lillian
Pratt-Taylor.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Blankets and Comforts

Why are we selling so many more than
ever before We made a heavy pur-
chase IN New York, which enables us to
make some great offerings. Full size
and splendid values.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Ladies' Separate Skirts

The assortment is larger than usual,
both in the long skirt and the popular
walking skirt. The cloths and styles
are both very good this season. Prices
range frem CSC to 5000.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Kid Gloves.

We are selling a good Kid Glove at
69c, all cOlors, quite as good as very
many $1.O0 gloves Why not try a pair?
A better grade at $1.OO and $3.50 guar
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The farmers are nearly done husk
ing corn. They have had singular
experience this year in that 10 rain has
fallen to interfere with their work.
The labor question has been perplex-
ing subject to the farmers generally,
due mainly to the demand for labor on
our railroads. To meet this condition
a number of our farmers have intro
duced husking machines and in some
cases Bohemian labor has been i'm
ported.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

A great many peach trees have
been set out the past week or two.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Stylish hats for young men and the
staple shapes for the middle age con-
servative men at Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The government report for corn
makes the yield IS! bushels per acre,
the lowest on record. Last year the
average was % bushels. While this is
so, Delaware and the other coast Mid
die Atlantic States have unusually
large crops and will get the benefit of
the advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Ladies' Waists.

The popular flannel waist is still in
the. lead. We are showing five different
styles, and quite as many in the more
dressy Silk Waist. Our SOC and 75c
waists are quite popular.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Dress Goods and Silks

Never before have we shown such
variety of Black Dress Goods. The
assortment includes all of the popular
fabrics, from 25c to $500 per yard. You
cannot afford to buy your new Dress,
Skirt or Waist without looking through
our Dress Fabrics, French Flannels,
Silks and Lansdownes.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Fresh celery at Beckett's.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The thermometer registered % de
grees this morning. This is pretty
fair winter weather.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Buy your coal from S. j. Reynolds.
All sizes and quality the best
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The season of hog killing has COM
menced, fastened by the cold weather.
Like everything else on the farm, the
prices of meat will be higher.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Naramore's Studio open every day.
WEDNESDAY is BARGAIN DAY.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Willard D. Howe, who will appear
here Institute week, Wednesday night,
December 4th next, ranks high as
humorist and impersonator. He was
favorite at Dover recently, and comes
highly recommended by the ladies of
the Twentieth Century Club of that
town. Tickets on sale at Weldon's
Drugstore one week in advance.
Course ticket, including reserved seats
for three nights, S1.OO; single reserved
seat, so cents; single admission 80
cents.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Mothers should read the new adver-
tisement of Edw. G. Walls and go see
his line of boys clothing and under
wear.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

There is not much difference be-
tween the price of wheat and corn,
wheat is now II cents and corn 58
cents per bushel. A farmer remarked
yesterday that his corn crop will net
him about double to what it usually
has done.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

The civilian Pfisterer Farm" stu
ated in ThOroughfare Nsck, near
Walkers school house, and containing
96O acres, has been sold through the
agency of Cosgriff & Beck to Mr..
Thomas Shorts of near Kenton for
S65OO.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

For RENT.-Store, with dwelling at
tached, corner Commerce and Market
streets, Smyrna. Possession March
1st, 1902. Apply to S. J. Reynolds. =
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Our farmers report that some of the
wheat in the ground has not sprouted,
caused by there being no rain to
moisten the ground. In some fields
the high wind of the past week have
blown the sprouted wheat on exposed
hill sides. Rain has not fallen in this
section in any considerable amounts
in the past six weeks.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

Apples, according to dealers, will,
during the winter, be luxury obtain
able only by those with an abundance
of money, as, from present indications,
they will retail at from So to 50 a bar
rell. Not for many years has the scar
city of apples been so great. The crop
failure is not confined to the United
States, but rules the world over.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

You can save at least 10 per cent. by
buying your underwear of Edw. G.
Walls and there is no such assortment
to be found elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
Closing of Mails.

Closing of Mails.
Going NOrth.-6.5O, 9.25 A. M, 800, 7.S5
I'M.
Going SOuth.--9.OO A. NJ, AS, 7.35 P. NJ.
For Clayton aud d. Il G. Roads. 10 A. NJ.
and $40 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-8.1 AN.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

north 7.15, S.4S, $50, A. M, S.41, $50, P. M
SOUTH; 9.24, 11.47, A. NJ. 4.12, s. .OS, 500 M.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

John H. Hoffecker's Sons are now
paying their tomato growers at the
Office of w. o. Hoffecker, several
weeks in advance of the time named
in their contract. They are settling at
so cents ton more than the price
they contracted to pay.
Smyrna times., 1901-11-20

WANTED.-A good, stout boy to learn
printing trade. Apply at once to the
SMYRNA TIMES OFFICE.
r. d. HOFFECKER, Jr.