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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
YOUR HOME TOWN.
Next to Your Family the Home Tow

Next to Your Family the Home Town
Should be First Always.
Next to mans family and his bus
mess nothing should be nearer to his
heart than the town in which he lives.
It is the place where he wins his con-
fdence and educates his children, says
the Mortified News. If he wants to
make it as popular as possible he can
not afford to be Indifferent to any
thing which furthers these ends. It
can be said that a town that is worthy
the devotion of its citizens in making
it wholly known and greatly prosper
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
A Dry November.

The month Of November, 1904, has
broken all records for that month dur
ing the past thirty -four years at the
local weather Office, for dryness. The
report issued by H. W. Richardson,
local weather forecaster, shows that
the precipitation was the least for any
November since the local weather
Office was esta blished. The total was
only "a inches as compared with an
average of LA inches during thirty
four years past. Only one other
November approached anywhere near
last month in dryness, and that was
November, 1900, when the total was
"a inches.
Not only was last month dryest No
vember of record here, but it is also
classed as one of the warmest Novem-
bers in the head of the lakes history.
The mean temperature was 34.4 de-
grees or "a degrees above the aver
age mean temperature for November
for thirty-four years past. Novem-
Der, 1889, still holds the record as the
warmest month, the average then be-
ing Al degrees. November, 1880, was
coolest, the average being only 20 de-
grees.
The highest temperature experienced
last month was Nov. 3, when the mer-
curry touched 10 degrees. The lowest
temperature, degrees above zero.
The greatest daily range of temper
allure occurred Nov. 2, when the mer-
curry huctuated 81 degrees. The least
change was noted Nov. 1, when the
auctuation amounted to only three
degrees.
The wind reached it's highest veloc.
ity from the northwest, Nov. 90, when
it blew at the rate of thirty EIGHT miles
per hour. Duluth Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
OLD SETTLERS DEAD
Two Old Settlers Pass Away During
the Past Week and Were
Buried Tuesday.
John w. McMinn and Ferdinand
r1anke Ripe in Years, Cross
the Dark River.

John W. McMinn died on last Sat-
urday afternoon at 4::3O o'clock at the
Princeton hotel where he has been
stopping for some time. He has been
in very feeble health for long time
and for the past year or SO his mind
had been failing him. The result of
his death was softening of the brain.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
forenoon at II O'Clock at the M. E.
church in Princeton, Rev. Swinnerton
officiating, and the interment was in
Oak Knoll. The funeral was under
the auspices of Wallace T. Rines Post
of which deceased had at one time
been member
Mr.. McMinn leaves a daughter.
Mrs. Alice Haddow, who lives with
her husband and brothers, Robert
and William, on the old farm north
OF town. One son, John W.. was at
work in the woods near Aitkin at the
time of his fathers death. but he was
sent for and arrived in time for the
funeral.
John w. McMinn was born in Bel
fast, Ireland, and was seventy light
years OF age at the time of his death.
he came to this country in 1912 and
settled in New York state where he en-
listed at the outbreak of the Civil war
and served three years, being discharg-
ed on account of poor health. In 1864
he came west and located near Prince
ton where he resided until his death.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
Elk River Artesian We'll.

The arteian we'll put down by w. 81.
Houlton on the old jameson farm has
been completed and an abundance Of
water secured. The we'll is only 1874
feet deep and if given an opportunity
would flow about fifteen feet above
surface Of the earth. Pipes have been
laid to the various barns on the place
to supply water for the cattle. Elk
River Star-NewS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
SCHOOL HOUSE DEDICATED.
New School House in District No. :. Sher.
burne County. Dedicated.

New School House in District No. :. Sher-
burne County. Dedicated.
The new school house in district
No. 7 in Sherburne county was dedi-
Gated on Wednesday evening of last
week with due form and ceremony.
The new seat of learning was we'll
filled and very interesting program
was rendered. The dedication pro-
gram had been arranged by the
teacher, Miss Ella B. Hanson, and
the school board which took great
interest in the completion and dedica-
ton of the building. Among those
who were present and participated in
the program were Superintendent
elect Mrs. Miller of Sherburne county
who made an address, and Superin-
tendent-elect Guy Ewing of Mile Laos
county who also made an address ap-
propriate for the occasion. The
Princeton orchestra was present and
furnished music, and Mrs. Annie Ew-
ing also assisted in the program,
which was participated in by lot of
very good local talent. Director
Wergin of the school board made a
very interesting address of welcome
Superintendent Olson sent letter
to the teacher, Miss Hanson, which
was read during the evening. Mr..
Olson said:
Permit me to congratulate you and
your people upon erecting so good a
school building: a monument to the
patriotism and public spirit of your
citizens, and dedicated to the develop
ment of the rising generation. What
the best and most progressive father
and mother want for their child should
be the want of the entire community
judge that this has been the stand
ard of building in your district.
"My Dear Children-Your parents
have at great sacrifice provided you
the best rural school house in the
country, the most healthful and COM
Portable place for work. They have
done their share, and the burden of
responsibility is put upon you-a and
after all, but little can be done for
you by your parents and teachers.
You can develop muscle for ball play
ing or other effort only by you your
selves taking proper food and exer-
else, and you can develop intellectual
and moral muscle only by yourselves
taking proper nourishment and exer-
else.
"With the added comfort and help
you now have, put forth your best
efforts to grow into the best and most
useful men and women. Form the
habit of righteous and useful life as
men and women by now habituating
yourselves to the prompt discharge of
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
STATE FAIR DATES.
Minnesota State Fair Will be Held Sept.
to 9 Next Year.

Minnesota State Fair Will be Held Sept.
tO9 Next Year.
The Minnesota State fair will be
held Sept. to 9 next year. The date
was decided at the annual meeting of
the Fairs and Exhibitions association
in Chicago last week. The dates of
fairs to be held in 1905 by other states
and districts are as follows: Mis-.
souri,, Aug. IS to 25; Iowa, Aug. IS
to Sept. l: Nebraska, Sept. 1 to g.;
Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. to 9; Ohio,
Sept. 4 to 8; Wisconsin, Sept. II to
l6: Topeka, Kansas, Sept. II to Is;
Indiana. Sept. II to Is: Kentucky,
Sept. IS to %; Illinois, Sept. 80 to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
A VyYANETT CONTESTANT.

The 1. o. G. T. Lodge of Wyanett Stands
Second in Wesley Contest.
The Wesley piano contest has de-
veloped two more high water-mark
candidates. Recorder Borden counted
the ballots this morning and found
that the I. 0. G. T. lodge of Wyanett
had taken second place, with 3S,8l3
votes to their credit, while Mrs. Mark
had 20, 1T votes to her credit, but
was third in the race. The Catholics
increased their lead less than a thou
sand votes the past week, while the M.
E. church had over 5000 votes placed
in the ballot box the past week.
The vote stands as follows:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
he vote stands as follows:
MILL SHUTS DOWN.
Foley Bean Lumber Co.'s Sawmiu Closes
Very Successful Saving Season.

Very Successful Saving Season.
The large sawmill of the Foley Bean
Lumber company of this place closed
down Saturday, November 10Th, after
an unusually successful seasons run.
The mill started up last spring on
April 9th, and never lost any time
during the season on. account OF
breakdowns Or other accidents. In
fact the operation of the plant was
never smoother in the history of the
mill, and congratulations are due the
efficient superintendent, C. W. Weeks,
who is acknowledged to be one of the
best mill men in the State.
The total cut for the past season is
as follows:
9 Gnmper. teet % % 049. 62S
Shlngles... 49,. ........... ....... 20,375, $50
Another season will exhaust all Of
the Mile Laos lake timber, although
it will probably take full seasons
run, day and night, to complete the
cut. What will occur after this tim
Der is sawed is entirely matter of
conjecture, although a general feel
ing exists that some other plan for
supplying the plant with timber will
be devised. Milaca Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
Back to Earth.

Towne That beautiful young heir
ess we met at Bong Tong Beach is in
town now.
Browne-Jove! How do you know
Towne-Saw her behind the ribbon
counter at Bargen's to-day.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
THE NOVEMBER DIVY
The Sum of $I2,757.2I, the Amount
of the November Settlement,
is Apportioned.
A Statement Showing to What Funds
the Collections Have Been
Distributed.

The November settlement which was
made by County Treasurer Burrell
and Deputy Auditor Adon Whitney
amounted to s12, 1921, of which the
State gets $905.21, the county 81, 522. GIL
towns So. 35O.13 and school districts
81, $780,. The distribution was as
follows:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
Has Its Compensations.

Riches, my friend,'' said the plu-
tocrat, s:do not bring happiness"
Maybe not, said the proletarian,
but it must be a heap of satisfaction
to have a lot of money and be able to
talk like that to a chap that hasn't
got any. y Chicago Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08

every school duty, toward your
teacher, your schoolmates, your par
ents, and your God. May you grow
into men and women who must be
looked up to-useful, beloved, re-
spected and honored. Then indeed
will your parents and teachers get
ample reward for their sacrifices for
YOU
The school house is built of the
Miracle stone. and is one of the best
school houses in Sherburne county.
It is a credit to the district and to the
whole county for that matter. It is a
one-story structure and is equipped
with a furnace and the large school
room has seating capacity of about
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-08
Starch Output.

During the past season there were
1853 tons of potato starch manufac-
tured in the west, and 1000 tons in
Maine. Owing to the drought in
Germany and the partial failure of
the potato crop in Ireland no starch
was imported into this country this
year. In consequence potato starch
has been selling at 1915 f. o. b. at
Boston as against $3.50, the usual or
normal price of potato starch.
The Princeton starch factory ground
up about It's, 900 bushels of potatoes
the past season, of which about 1OO,-
600 bushels were rotten tubers, while
perhaps 1000 bushels were very good
merchantable potatoes, and the bal
ance medium stock. a.
The factory paid farmers all the way
from eighteen to thirty-five cents per
hundred pounds for potatoes, and the
starch factory demand on the potato
market at one time braced up the reg
ular potato buyers a few cents.
The factory has paid out to farmers
for understandable stock over $35, 900
the past season. Owing to the poor
quality of potatoes there was big de-
crease in the usual per centage of
starch.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
CRAYNEVIllE.

Mr. Glenn, Mr. ID. w. Brookshire
and wife are on the sick list
Wheat is not very much.
The tobacco buyers have ceased
riding on account of rough roads
and bad weather.
Frank Deboe returned home on
Saturday from Paducsh
Don't care how bad the weather
gets, J . Tabor will continue to
load spar.
Gillian Jacobs and Geo. Ord
way entered school at Marion last
Monday
Great many of our people talk
of going to Kansas
Sherman Woodall, of Kansas,
is visiting his father and mother
lulo Noch.
Albert Hughes fell from his
house and threw his arm out of
place.
Several OF the young people of
this place attended the contest at
Marion.
Richard Rollin was at this place
Saturday and Sunday.
j NJ Freeman says that there
has been several different crops
raised aronnd his stove this win
ter.
j f Dorroh went TO Marion on
business.
j, f. Dorroh has purchased a
graphophone and does nothing but
listen to it.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
DOMESTIC STRATEGY

Tho younger man had bocn complain
ing that ho could not got hi~ aifo to
mend hl- clothes. II asked hor to SOFA
a button ou thi- vest last night. aud she
hasn't touched a., no said. a thi..
say The New York Pres. the older mao
assumed the AR 81 patriarch.
Never ask woman b. mcnd ans
thing b, said
What would YOU have mo do" asked
the other
simply DO a. | do, wa the assured
reply you haven't been married yrr,
long, aud think can give you some
sor'iccahIc suggestion. when | want
a shirt mended | take It to my wife.
flourish 1t round little aud sAy
Whore. that rag bAg,'
What DO you want - the rag bag
ask- my wife Her suspicious are reused
at once.
81 want to throw this shirt away. us
worn out | say, with few more flour
i-hcs
Let me see that shirt, my wife says
then. Now, John, hand u 10 me ut
once.
"Of coursc pass II ever, and she
examines it. why. John Taylor, she
II sure 70 say, i never knew such ex
trayagance' This is a perfectly good
shirt Al 1t needs is And then she
monds it,"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
BARTON, ARK

As have seen no items from
this place | have concluded 20 risk
trial ! will frankly admit that
my curiosity Was aroused when |
scanned over "a copy Of items ircm
lrma and found that the corres.
p0udelt had written such curious
items. Just to think the poor ig-
norant creature does not know the
difference between tie. hacks and
factory men wish We had him
down here so We could put him in
a glass cage for our visitors to look
at
w y Pittillow went 10 Helena
Saturday
Edward James made a flying
sit to ~ Louis last week
= -hcAlHsler aud Field Gilmore
are calculating on going 10 Little
Rock soon.
CnIoss the Irma correspondent
reads the second chapter in the
Book OF Jude and finds way out
OF that awful calamity. he most
certainly has sinned against the
Holy Ghost.
The late storm did considerable
damage to the timber in this acc
ton.
who can beat Charles Plttillo
Tor timber man. The answer is
nobody.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
RODNEY,
We are getting some of the wea
Their Bro Hicks promised us.

We are getting some of the wea
Their Bro Hicks promised us.
There is a good deal of sick
ness. Lagrippe seems to be the
chief illness.
Geo Culley, formerly of the
Bells Mines community, died last
week of cancer of the throat. An
operation was performed some
time ago bat the affection proved
to be too deeply seated for its era.
dtoation. Mr. Gully was a good
citizen and his loss will be sim
cerely regretted.
w, S. Hicklin brought nice
bunch of cattle out to his farm
here last week.
j. j. Truitt carried pretty lot
Of hogs to Evansville via the Ohio
river last week.
Earl Cook, of Repton, was here
Saturday. His father has recent.
" moved from Wheatcroft to the
farm.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Little self-denials, little homes
ties, little passing words Of SYM
pathy, little nsmeless acts of kind
ness, little silent victories over ia
yorite temptations-these are the
silent threads of gold which when
woven together CLEAN out br light
in the pattern of life.-Canon
Farrar.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Nature in spring, summer, au-
tumn OF winter is so beautiful and
contains on every hand lessons for
us which outdoor exercise enables
us to see and enjoy much more
than confinement indoors.
"A man is apt to be nearer TO
God when he is out of.doors thar
when he is in doors"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
PlNGKNEfVIlLE.

Miss Ella Martin is confined tc
her room with sciatica
/ Mrs Della Sparkman has not re-
covered from the effects Of the
measles.
Miss Alice Champion has an at
tack Of pneumonia.
{ Mrs Thomas Binkley has been
ill since her return from visiting
relatives in Crittenden county.
Mrs Sallie Deboe is visiting her
son Philip and singing grandma's
lullaby to the little Miss Deboe,
who arrived Feb. Il.
Mrs Maggie McElhaney, who
visited here last week has return.
ed TO her home in Paducah
X. +. Moss, mate on steamer
Inverness, visited his family this
week
Capt Lynn Moss is pilot on the
India Givens now.
OBITUARIES. Robert, the nine
teen year old son of Henry Spark
man, died Feb 9, 1904. Robert
has been i'll for the past three
months with bronchial affection.
The last week of January he mas
attacked with the measles and ne
YER recovered from the effects. He
protested faith in Christ and bore
his sufferings patiently, and died |
praising the Lord. His remains
were taken to Dycusburg and in
tered by his mother Father, bro.
Their, stepmother, two half sisters
and one half brother, are left
to mourn his absence, together
with many friends.
Mrs Mollie Hurley, wife of Jno
Hurley, after suffering two weeks
pneumonia. passed from this life
Feb. II, 1904 Mrs Hurley pro-
fessed faith in Christ at the age of
sixteen years, united with the
Pinckneyville Baptist church and
lived a consistent member of the
'a2e church until her death. She
caves husband, four daughters,
me brother, and two sisters. The
'ldest daughter, Mrs. o. f. Lear,
Mrs W. b. Champion, Misses Mug
nd Lula. all reside here in town;
Ter brother, j. Y. Watkins, of
his place, Mrs John 3. CLARK here
nd Mrs Maggie Nc Elhaney, of
'aducah, and quite number of
ousins and friends to mourn her [
oss. Rev Franks conducted the
unsrai exercises.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Gov. Beckham has allowed the
new school book bill to become a
law without his signsture. This
looks as if our Governor was lack
ing IN backbon somewhat 1t
that bill was vicious, he should
have vetoed it If it was a good
bill he should have signed it. The
Governor is our public guardian,
and We all look to him to protect
us against vicious legislation
Fulton Commercial.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Senator j. f. Porter, Of Web
ster county, met with painful &C
cident at his boarding house by
the discharge Of a pistol. The bul
let penetrated the right leg Just
below the knee, making fl e h
wound. The wound is not serious
and he will be out in few days.
The pistol fell from table to the
floor, causing It's discharge.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Russia has announced THAT she
will not participate in the Worlds
Fair at st. Louis, and will have
no display there. This news com
ing Just as it does at the junction
Of Japanese victories in the far
east, would make one think that
probably the bear has all she can
attend to at home, and in her col
onies. The announcement is sig.
nificent, at least.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Happy is he who, during the
harvest time o. youth, stores his
mind with beautiful thoughts of
the wise and the good Then no
matter how great his poverty, his
soul will have an abundance of
food to live upon in the winter OF
sickness and of old age.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
If Hon Ollie M 1James

If Hon Ollie .M.nnJames-O r
Ollie-continues in congress four
or five terms, mark our prediction
he will be Speaker of the House,
and take rank along with such
men as Clay, Brec kinridge, Boyd,
Burnett, Carlisle and other great
Kentuckians who have left their
impress on national politics.
Smithland Banner.
Sh! Speak easy! Not SO loud!
Don't you know every one of these
old skates are con founded g o ! d
hnvs.--Register.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

+. +. Davis will begin b s
school at Baker March ist.
CM Cliff has the grip.
The Press of last week aptIy
illustrated the present condition
of Crittenden county roads that
is what we would like TO see more
of-oblect lessons for the pr bile
roads.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

WANTED-Special representative in
this county and adjoining territories to
represent and advertise an old estab-
lshed business house oil solid financial
landing. Salary S2l weekly, with ex-
Irnses, advanced each Monday by check
direct from headquarters Horse and
buggy furnished when necessary; posi-
ton permanent. Address, Blew Bros,
600 Monon Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
FOR SALE

One saw MILL consisting Of two saws,
top saw and rig, one saw GUNNER, a ~
horsepower engine, one grist mill and
one log wagon; all in good running gear.
and plenty OF tools Of all kinds. Price
$3.50. Will take one-half in good stock
horses or mules.
SPRINGS BROS.
Hampton, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

y Smith Was through here last
week eli rou,e TO Nicksburg
so, hoping that If | do not see
the lfma correspondent again ON
earth that We may meet among tho
redeemed. | ain yours etc
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Ledbetter Bros have decided to
erect lsrge grain elevator at their
mills here at cost of about s. =
900. They have long needed this
to handle their grain and it will
add considerably to the looks and
value of their mills. Work will
begin as soon as matarial can be
obtained Independent
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
Upe pSe#=.
s. NJ, JENKINS,
Editor and Publisher.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
CASH IN ADVANCE.

OBITUARIES:-Not exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge. All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT:-s1. 90
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25
AS | SEE 1T.

Thine earthly hopes may vanish,
But hide them in Gods care;
There may be cause for sorrow,
There is none for despair
o. q. w.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-02-25

Poverty never spoils good man
but prosperity often does How
many of us know this from per-
sonal experience? My young
friends you should be very careful
if prosperity is knocking at your
door. Don't let the dollar fly
away from you. Each one has
wings and will fly away if you
are careless. Ifyou take care of
the pennies, and have done so
from your youth, the dollars will
usually take care Of themselves.
The oasis., 1904-01-09

from encumbrances and largely
 paid for out of the proceeds of the
 mine, will become source of
 steady and continuous revenue to
 its stockholders.
 Prospector: The big pumps on
 the 700-foot level of the Tombstone Consolidated Company's shaft were in operation this week and work as smooth and satisfactory as could possible be expected of the mann moth machinery. These pumps are duplicate of the large station pumps on the 600 level and has been installed as relief for it's mate, the lower pumps being 100 feet below the water level. The daily capacity of the station pumps is 2,500,000 gallons each, the lower pump draining the in- coming flow and sending the same to the reservoir on the level, 100 feet above; from there, the first duplex pumps continue the lift to the surface. Should an accident happen to one, the other is capable of handling the water to the sur face independently and sinking pumps held in constant reserve make the probability of any trouble with the machinery or un- expected inflow of water an ob- stacle to be readily overcome.