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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
Comfy Commissioners Reply to Untutore
Printer and Publisher. q

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County Commissioners Reply to Untutored
Printer and Publisher.
Whereas, The Princeton News has
published III its columns drastic ar
ticle, criticising this Board Of County
Commissioners for rejecting his offer
to do the county printing, and for
awarding the same to the Princeton
q 10 n, and suggesting that the tax
payers of the county will want to know
how we. as such commissioners, ex-
cuse our action,
Now Therefore, This statement is
for the purpose Of advising such tax
payers of our reasons for such action:
Under the law it is our duty, in des-
1gnating a paper to do the county
printing, to take into consideration
the character and value of such paper
as medium for getting the matter to
be published before the Taxpayers of
the county. The law further expressly
provides that we shall not be bound
by any offer, but may reject any or
all offers filed or presented, if in our
judgment the public interest so re-
quires, and that we may thereupon
designate a paper without regard to
any rejected offer or offers.
In making our decision we were
governed by two main considerations:
First: the circulation of the papers
offering to do the work; and second,
the equipment and ability of such pa
peers to do the work properly, and
with exact accuracy, and in strict
compliance with the law.
On the first proposition the Prince
ton . nion offered to publish the
county printing in it's own columns
and also in the columns of the Milaca
Times, giving a combined circulation
OF more than three thousand, and
further offered to furnish a duplicate
of such printing, in supplement form
to be used by the Mile Laos Pioneer,
II 1t SO desired. thus. still further in
creasing such circulation. On the
other hand the circulation offered by
the Princeton News only ranged from
three hundred to three hundred and
fifty On the second point, past ex-
perience has demonstrated beyond
doubt that the Princeton u n 10 n could
and would publish the matter with
strict accuracy, and in strict compli-
ance with the law.
In considering the Princeton News
we could feel no such assurance, in
deed the very article criticising our
action would seem to offer ample just
iication for our decision, for the last
paragraph alone of such article con-
tains five typographical errors, either
OF emitting a letter or inserting a
wrong letter, which if they had oc-
CURED in five descriptions of the tax
list would have invalidated the tax
Judgment, as to such descriptions.
I'VE did not feel justified, on either
1.-THE grounds named, in considering
the offer of the Princeton News. For
1t is OF far greater Importance to the
Taxpayers of the county that the
work be done with exact accuracy,
and that the matter reach the greatest
possible number of taxpayers, than
that the printing of such matter should
done cheaply.
Upon these reasons and considera-
tions we based our action.
.'.''' r. S. Shaw,
49,. George H. Deans,
:..-:. John Dalchow,
-: Nv. Mcclure,
L. S. Libby.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Lost-Between depot and Ed Pier
sons farm, lady's small gold open
face watch with gentleman's fob chain.
Finder please leave at Union Office
for reward. Vim. PiersOn.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
Shocking.

Shocking.
First Microbe-Why did you move
out of that telephone receiver?
Second Microbe-It wasn't the
proper atmosphere in which to bring
up family of children; there was too
much swearing on that line. Detroi
Free Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Billy Benefits Big Show, drama,
comedy, and high class vaudeville,
Jesmer's opera house, Wednesday,
Jan. 18th. Popular prices.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Mrs. Lew Hanson. a sister of John
N. Berg, and Miss Rose Berg, of Ex-
celsior, MIMI, spent the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. Berg and Mr.. and
Mrs. e. K. Evens.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The thaw last week settled and
packed down the loose sand in the
roads in good shape and they are now
in fine condition for the next snow.
There will be good Shedding vet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The fall of snow yesterday and last
evening has made very good Shedding.
Welcome the beautiful.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

A. j. Bulls was laid up with an at.
tack of rheumatism the last week. but
he is now able to be out.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Greenbush NJ. E. church will meet at
the home of Mrs. Charles Slater on
the afternoon Of January 18th,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Our new story, "Moran of the
Lady Letty'' will begin next week. If
you want most intensely interesting
story be sure and read it.: Union
stories are always interesting.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Ole Olson of Tolin was brought to
the Northwestern hospital this week
and was operated on by DR.. Cooney
for a large abscess of the liver.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

f. S. Walker left Monday for Zim-
norman where he has accepted po-
sition in the store of Harry English
& Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keith left for
the cities the morning of the fire tc
secure new outfit of clothing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Henry Schultz who is now at Grand
Rapids, Mimi, was visiting friends
in Princeton over New Years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The popular favorites Billy Ben
nett's Big Show at Jesmer's opera
house, two days commencing Wednes-
day, Jan. 18th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

A boy baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Veal on New Years dav.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Rutherford and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Newbert went
to Mora Saturday and spent New
Years with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Newbert.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
OF Interest
IIOm y
various sources.

George I. 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. G. DUNN. Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Sheriff Shockley and family moved
down from Milaca last week. They
have rented the George Wetsel house.
Mrs. Ludden's sister, Mrs. Ander-
son, came up from Minneapolis last
week and remained over Sunday. ! :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Eost-Lady's hunting case GOLD
watch, the night of the hotel fire
Finder please leave at Maple Lea
Telephone Office, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Rev. Swinnerton enjoyed visit
last week from his brother DR..
George Swinnerton of Minneapolis
and Rev. T. N. Swinnerton of Akelev.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

E. H. Whites sister, Miss Emma
Witte of Atwater, arrived last week
and will keep house for her brother.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Farnham spent
New Years with relatives in Mime
apolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Miss Jennie Boyle came up from
Minneapolis to spend the. holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Tam.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Benjamin A. Cole left for visit to
Wisconsin last Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

A party in honor of Miss Bertha
Woodcock was given at the hone OF
Mrs. Il. 81. Farnham at Brickton last
Monday night.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Fred Newton has taken his old posi-.
ton as clerk with the Evens Hardware
Co., starting in the first of the year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The Misses Hulda and Anna Larson
OF Minneapolis came up last Friday
afternoon for a short visit with their
cousin, Mrs. N. N. .Agren.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Beginning on next Monday the post
Office will close at seven O'Clock p. M.
instead of eight as in the past.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Nelson's Photo Studio here in
Princeton will be open for sittings
next Sunday. Take notice of this, you
busy fellows.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The Riebe boy at the Northwestern
hospital is getting along nicely and
will soon be able to go to his home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Always the best, everything to
please, nothing to offend at Billy
Benefits Show, Jesmer's opera
house Jan. 18th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Company G is making arrangements
to give a home-talent concert at the
opera house in short time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Miss Avis Eaton and Miss Bertha
Woodcock left for Minneapolis Tues
day to resume their school work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The friends of Miss Mary Steinbach
gave her surprise party on Tues
day evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Miss Birdie Howard of Minneapolis
was among those who came up to at
tend the K. p. dance last Friday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Miss Chase and Miss Huse returned
Monday from st. Paul where they at
tended the educational convention.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

DR.. O. G. Tarbox writes the U Mon
from Oneonta, N. Y, enclosing his
subscription. He says he is prosper.
ing and weighs $50 pounds. He ex-
poets to come west for a visit the com.
ing year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The four children of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Walker have the diphtheria.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

J. G. Herdliska will leave this after
noon for Oriska, N. D., to visit his
father.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

For Rent-A six-room house and
also four upper rooms.
0. B. Newton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Mrs. Cyrelle Belair went to ST.
Paul to spend New YEARS. day with
relatives.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
Bargains In Heaters

We have an overstock of heating
stoves which we will close out at a
big reduction in values. Your old
stoves taken in exchange.
4. ,.stsss Evens Hardware Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Who says it doesn't pay to adver-
tise. A three-line local last week bv
party who desired to rent or buy a
house brought over a dozen answers.
some by mail from distant points.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Lessard has the diphtheria
and was in such bad condition last
week that DR.. Galley was obliged to
remain with the child all night and
inserted a tube in it's throat so that it
could breathe. 1t is much better at
the present time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
CI1lZENS STATE BANK.
PRINCETON. MIMI.

In After Years.
Again the village blacksmith stood
under the spreading chestnut tree.
Jingling the coins in his pocket, he
spake:
IT care not who makes the autos of
the nation provided I make the re-
pairs. = Chicago News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Elmer Bigelow has moved into his
house next to the old NJ E. church
where his friends can find himself and
wife.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
Nelson's photos please the people.

Talmon sweet and Jonathan apples
at Walkers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. William Stephan went
to St. Paul to spend New Years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
Jersey Sweet potatoes at Walkers.

DR.. McRae went to his home al
Sleepy Eye to spend New Years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05


The annual meeting of the Congre-
gational church will be held at G. A.
r. hall on Thursday evening of, this
week. All who are interested in the
church work are invited to be present.
The ladies of the Dorcas society will
serve refreshments and a good time
is anticipated.
W. M. Clarry, an old Princeton boy
who now resides in Woodside, Califor-
MIA, writes the Unto and says he
concluded to start the new year right
by sending along his subscription, as
he says he cannot get along without
the U ion. which he states he had
the pleasure of reading at the Mime
sofa building at the worlds fair.
The Maple Leaf Telephone Company
has moved its exchange into the room
in the rear of the Douglas building.
The service was badly knocked out by
the fire but the management had
through connections with the cities
established a few hours after the fire.
and is making the local connections
as fast as possible.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05
Fresh oysters at Walkers.
Fancy cluster raisins at Walkers.

It is said that Bob Burrows los,
1925 in cash in the hotel fire. 1 's.s /
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

On New Years day at one O'Clock
p. M, A. G. Larson and Miss Edna
Lillian Harrington we're married at
the M. E. parsonage by Rev. Rupert
Swinnerton. 81. J. Harrington was
best man while Miss Clara Roos was
bridesmaid. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Harrington
who live north of town. After the
wedding the newly married couple
went to the home of the bride where a
wedding reception was held and. a
wedding supper served to many in
vited guests.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-01-05

The ten-year-old girl of Mr.. and Mrs.
Noeske north of Princeton while slid
ing off a straw stack the other day
met with very serious accident. In
sliding off the stack the end of the
handle of a fork was imbedded in the
child's abdomen three inches or more.
The child was brought to the hos
pital for treatment.
DR.. Cooney killed a large muskrat
in the basement of his building the
other day. The animal secured an
entrance into the building in some
way and when DR.. Cooney discovered
it it was climbing up the stairs. He
seized heavy iron rod and dealt the
intruder a heavy blow, breaking it's
back. It fell down the stairs where
the doctor finished it,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In tie District Court of Iowa, in and for Decatur
county, October term, a. ID. 1905
Lahan j. Tus, plaintiff, VS.. C1yta Wortle,., Mers
Markham Josephine Markham, Edwin Evans de-
PENDANTS
To said defendants: You are hereby notified that
on or before The LIST day of September A. d.
clerk of the district court Of Decatur county, Iowa
the petition Of the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming that
he is he of an undivided third the fol-
lowing describe, real estate situated in Leon De-
catur county, Iowa, to wit:
Commencing at point 3l3 feet south of the south
west corner of the southwest quarter of the northwest
quarter OF section 49, township So, range rs west and
running thence south SIS feet thence east 249 feet
thence north SIS feet, and thence 249 to the
place of beginning, according to survey. And also
commencing point 1868 feet south the southwest
OF the southwest quarter of the southwest quar-
ter OF the northwest quarter of section 49, township
50, range rs vest thence south SIS feet, less,
thence east 249 feet thence north SIS feet less
thence west 249 feet to the place OF beginning being
all of piece of land decided by Abel Miles and wife
to John L. Young the 18th day of June, 1867
That Josephine Markham is the of undi-
vided 2-9 OF said real estate; Clyta Worden is the
owner of 2-9, and Meri Markham the Of 29 of
said real estate.
That the defendant Edwin Evans has a mortgage
that should be lien upon said property. That by
mistake and oversight wrong description was
placed in said mortgage. Plaintiff asks that said
mortgage OF Edwin Evans be reformed to cover
the property described herein.
That said property be partitioned and sold; that
the mortgage of Edwin Evans be determined and
paid that after the payment of said mortgage, the
costs OF this proceeding and lien against the property
the proceeds divided one-t bird this plaintiff two
ninths to Josephine Markham, two-ninhs to Clyta
Worden and two-ninths to Merl Markham.
For full particulars petition.
You are also notified that unless you appear thereto
ana oeiend before noon OF the second day of the term
OF the district court OF county, to be held on the
23rd day of October 1906 default will be entered
against you and judgment rendered thereon.
Z. w HOFFMAN,,
4-4t Attorney for Plaintiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

There is saying that everytime a
sheep bleats it loses mouthful of hay.
Every time woman worries she loses
a little of her attractiveness and takes
on marks of age. If the members of
the family are habitually late try to
remedy it but don't worry about it. If
you do you will grow older in the pro-
cess. If your husband or children do
things which do not please you, do not
nag at them. This will only aggravate
the evil you complain of, and will cost
you 'me of their love and respect
Every time you nag you will lose a
little of your power to attract them to
you. If you lose your pocket book
don't worry about it. Worrying will not
bring it back but it will take out OF
your face and disposition that which
money can never replace. If you meet
with bitter Disappointment, don't fret,
don't cry over it. Ifyou do you pay a
penalty which you can ill afford. No
woman can fret and nag and worry and
keep away the marks of age or retain
her beauty and power to please.-Suc-
cess.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

A man thinks he loves his wife and
children, and because he works hard for
their support he needs no other evil
dence that he loves them. Perhaps he
does, but when he constantly reminds
them of the expense they are to him
and seems to begrudge every dollar
paid out to maintain the home and
support the family, he spoils the happi.
ness of that family circle by selfish
thoughtlessness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
An order from the Post Office Depart

An order from the Post Office Depart
ment requires postmasters and carriers
to make an inspection of rural mail
boxes and revise list of patrons by Sept.
30th, preparatory to giving each box an
official number. AS soon as inspection
and consequent repairs and changes of
boxes are made the patrons will be in
formed of their respective boxes and
they will be requested to put the
number on the box. When this is done
it will be proper to address mail by the
number of the box, and in many cases a
great convenience to the public and
facilitate the delivery of mail.
Early Wednesday morning during the
storm, Wilbur Blair was shocked and
rendered unconscious by lightning. He
had been trucking around with horse
and drove under the shed at Harry
Blair's when the lightning struck the
shed. Man and horses both receiving
heavy shocks. Wilbur lay unconscious
for some time, but finally revived and
crawled to the house, no one being
aware of the accident. Outside of a
severe fever followed by chills, no bad
effect followed. The horse seems all
right.-Van Vert Record.
Ransom Pease, of High Point town
ship, had couple Of cream colored
ferrets in Leon last Thursday which he
keeps on his farm, and he thinks they
are the best investment he ever made.
His farm was literally alive with rats,
but the ferrets have cleaned them out
until he is not bothered any more, hav-
ing killed over 1000 rats. The ferrets
are turned loose muzzled and chase the
rats out of their holes and the dogs and
men do the rest. Farmers all over this
county lose thousands of bushels of
corn every year from rats and it is
strange that more of them do not invest
in ferrets.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
Low Rates to Portland. Ore
via Chicago Great Western
Railway

Tickets on sale frequently beginning
May 2Srd till Sept. 10Th. Also very low
rates to Seattle. Tacoma, Bellingham
and Everett, Wash, Victoria and Van
couver, B. c., and San Francisco, Los
Angeles and San Diego, Cal. For low
rates, dates of sale and other informa-
ton apply to any Great Western Agent
or ]. P. Elmer, G. P. A., st. Paul, MINI.
Sept. 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Many persons have called at THE
REPORTER Office the past week to see
the mad stone which was sent to city
marshal Pryor by Robert Kelley from
Colorado. Most of the callers had
never seen mad stone, but few had
seen several and they say the one in
this city resembles the others except
the pores are little coarser and the
stone a little larger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

M. A. Gammill last week sold a 40
acre farm in Morgan township owned
by NJ. L. Cozad to ]. B. Kentner, the
consideration being $1,000. Mr.. Kent
ner will get possession March LIST and
expects to make it his home. 1t is all
well improved and will make him very
comfortable home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
9eEegfu0hO 0erutoc16eded

Our institution the largest, best equipped and
instruction most thorough Of any in the country
merous railroads. Demand for operators urgent
We are able to fill only portion of calls made
upon US. Expense for entire six months course
Tuition. board, room, stationery and text-book)
500. This can be reduced. Catalogue mailed
free, which explains all. Home instruction also
Dodge's Institute. Monroe ST., Valparaiso, Ind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Ben Dobson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Dobson, Of north of Decatur City, sur
prised his parents last week by return
ing from Colorado where he has been
working for some time, and he was not
alone, being accompanied bya a wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dobson expect to locate
in this county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Normal rates have been restored by
all lines between Chicago, Buffalo, New
York, Boston and other Eastern points,
and the Nickel Plate Road is still pre-
pared to furnish strictly first class SER
vice between Chicago and the east, in
their three through trains to New York
and Boston, at rates as low as obtained
by any other line. Meals served as you
like, in the dining car, either A la Carte,
Club or Table de hote, but in no case
will meal cost more than one dollar.
Our rates will be OF interest to you, and
information cheerfully given by calling
at Ill Adams ST. or addressing John Y.
Callahan, General Agent, 113 Adams ST.,
room 29S, Chicago. sat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

WANTED Gentleman or lady of good
standing to travel with rig or by rail.
Salary sl.072.00 per year and expenses;
paid weekly and expenses advanced.
Address with stamps. 51-4t*
Jos. A. ALEXANDER, Leon, Iowa.