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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-10-12
Adop, EarIy Closing.

Eugene - Forty-seven business men
Of Eugene who have closed their shops
and stores at no regular hour in the
evening have signed an agreement to
cloee hereafter each evening except
Saturday at O'Clock. The list in
cludes hardware stores, gun stores,
grocery stores and places in other lines
Of business, many Of which have never
closed before O'Clock. The dry goods
stores have heretofore closed at 8 and
most of the grocery stores at 7, but now
there will be uniform hour for clos
ing.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-10-12
First Snow Falls In Bourne.

Sumpter-The mountaineers report
the first snow OF the season. In the
highlands surrounding Bourne light
falls have occurred in the early morn
ings. The ground has been covered,
but the snow has always disappeared
before noon. Old citizens, who take
pride in the weather knowledge, say
that the very warm and dry summer
that has just died will be followed by
an unusually severe winter.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-10-12
Making Beet Sugar.

La Grande-With l25 men at work
in the beet sugar factory and fully 400
more at work in the fields, the yield in
sugar this season is expected to be
about 25, ZOO tons. Next year it is ex-
pected to far exceed this amount. The
work Of converting the beets into sugar
has stared.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-10-12
Douglas Crop Increased.

Roseburg-This years hop crop in
Douglas county will approximate 800
bales. The quality is good. No sales
are reported, as growers expect prices
to rise somewhat.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23

ious parts of Mile Laos county
were in attendance. The dedicatory
services were conducted by Rev. Olin,
the pastor of the new church, assisted
by three other ministers of the gospel.
Rev. Dr.sMerrill of Minneapolis de-
livered the sermon. Mrs. c.. A.
Galley, Mrs. Mcmillan. Mrs. Bradley
Taylor, Miss. McMasters, F. L. Lud-
den, Henry Avery, E. L. Mcmillan
and Chas. Dickey, comprising the
choir of the Congregational church at
Princeton, rendered the musical num-
bers on the program.
The church is very pretty edifce,
substantially built, and cost $4,000,
which sum, with the exception of a
very small amount, has been paid.
The structure has stone basement,
stained windows, is carpeted and pro-
vided with furnace heat. The Con-
gregational church in Milaca was Or
gained two years ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
SQuanders State Money.

The state board of control bought
sugar too soon in making the contract
for the quarter beginning Nov. l. The
board closed a contract with a St.
Paul wholesale house at the going
figures.
It turns out there have been some
enormous stocks of sugar held in the
west and that the sugar trust has lost
its power to control prices. Compe-
tition among the re6ners is keen, and
has not only prevented the threatened
advance from taking place, but has
brought prices down twenty cents a
hundred. Another ten cent reduction
is expected before long. The jobbers
who did not get the state contract are
laughing because the board for once
got on the wrong side of the market.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
CAMP FIRE.

An Old-Tlme Bean Feast at &. A. r. Hall
+ t"e on Wednesday Evening.
A large number of people, consist
ing of old soldiers, their wives, young
soldiers and the general public, at
tended the camp fire in the G. A. r.
hall on Wednesday evening. An ap-
propriate program had been arranged
and the occasion was most pleasant
one. Post Commander A. z. Norton
presided and delivered the opening
address. The program as carried
out was as follows: v
Song, ''America,'' audience: ad-
dres, Rev. Cathcart; song, Marching
Through Georgia., audience: speech,
Rev. Henderson; address, Mrs. Mil
ham, state president of Ladies' Aux
iliary; song, "John Brown audi
ence; speech, Prof. Pinney; recitation,
Miss Peterson, instructor in high
school; reading, Mrs. NJ. G. Libby.
At the conclusion of this program
the guests sat down to a bounteous
spread of beans cooked in the good
old army style, which was supple
mented with brown bread, coffee, and
delicacies which the old soldiers did
not get when tramping over the coun-
try fighting for those who remained
at home. Supper over, an hour or
two was passed in telling stories and
in diversified social enjoyment, and
at midnight the campers pulled stakes
and returned to their homes feeling
that the time could not have been
more eniOYablY spent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
TRIER SISTERS OUINTETTE.

Third of Lyceum Series of Entertainments
at Opera House Tomorrow Night.
The third of the series of the Lyceum
entertainments will be given at the
opera house tomorrow evening, Fri
day, November "a, and the attraction
will consist of the Trier Sisters Quin-
tette. This company is made up of
five bona fide sisters, the sopranos
being twins, the altos being twins,
and Miss Edna. AS quintette they
have been singing together for ten
years and they have had the very fir
est training the country affords. All
are solo voices and are remarkable
for their richness and quality, These
fresh young voices appeal to an audi
ence in way that it is impossible to
understand. It is out of the question
not to be charmed and carried away
with their finished and beautiful en-
tertainment. Towns go wild over
them. For variety they present read
ings, also violin, mandolin and
guitar in combination work. If
their freshness: brightness, daintiness
and prettiness does not appeal to you,
their talent, ability and careful train
ing must.
The entertainment will commence at
8 O'Clock sharp. Please be there in
time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
OCTOBER APPORTIONMENT
BY the State of Minnesota for the Count,

BY the State of Minnesota for the County
90 saa. of Mile Laos Schools. -'y--s
Il County Auditor Whitney has COM
pleted the October apportionment
table showing the amounts to which
the schools of Mile Lacs county are
entitled as provided by law. There
are 1850 pupils In the county entitled
to the state per capita of $3.50, which,
with fines imposed and added, in
creases this per capita to a fraction
over 1888 and gives a total of
S5,6SO.55. .... s
District No. l (Princeton), with
556 eligible pupils, is thus entitled to
Sl,327.06.
E. Following is table showing num-
Der of districts and amounts to which
each is entitled: -. s.....
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Should Not Do Janitor Work,

:, Teachers should not be compelled
to do >janitor work in the district
schools, according to the state super
intendent, who has replied to query
sent in from Washington county. He
says there is no law covering the mat
ter, which is left to the discretion of
school boards, but that in 9 we'll reg
ulated school there should be some
provision made for starting fires in
the morning as we'll as for keeping
the building clean.
In the same letter he answers a
question as to teachers right to
send a pupil home without consulting
the board. He says this may be done,
but that the teacher should notify
the board and the pupils parents im-
mediately afterward.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
from 1908 to 1904, when the increase
was S,l55

from 1908 to 1904, when the increase
was S,l55.
The most significant fact in the re-
port is the increased average number
of days which pupils in the rural dis
tricts attended and the decreased
average in the cities. In the common
school districts the average number
of days each pupil attended has in
creased from 10 in 1908 to 81. IS in 1904
and S7.56 in 1905. In the same time
the length of the term of school has
increased from 7 months to 7.O3
months in 1904 and to 1874 months in
1905. 49,.
The number of pupils entitled to
apportionment in the independent and
special districts this year is 166, 1923
an increase of ALSO since last year.
The total enrolment in the common
school districts is 230, 927, an increase
of 1864 over 1904. The increase in
1904 over the previous year was 635.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23

Joyed the joke, politely passed the
bottle, and in few minutes had the
satisfaction of seeing the Yankee
Watering at the eyes and gasping for
breath.
III guess said the latter, ''that
You are a parson?"
81 Yes, my friend, I ann replied the
minister.
: I suppose you preach?" asked the
Yankee.
Yes, sir: preach twice week,
usually, /" replied the minister.
"Do you ever preach about hell
tire?" inquired the Yankee.
"Yes, sometimes consider it my
duty to remind my congregation OF
eternal punishment, returned the
minister.
II thought so," rejoined the Yam
kee, shut you are the first of your
class I ever met who carried sam.
ples."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Pickles Fetched Him.

A clergyman who does circuit work
in Mile Lacs county was very fond of
particularly hot brand of pickles,
and finding great difficulty in procur-
ing the same sort at hotels when trav-
cling, always carried a bottle with
him. One day when dining at res
taurant with his pickles in front of
MIN a stranger sat down at the same
table, and, with an American accent,
presently asked the minister to pass
the pickles. The minister, who en-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Farewell Party at Mrs. Sinclair's

On Monday evening number of
the friends of Mrs. Sinclair repaired
to her home unannounced with arm
fuls of cakes and other delicacies and
insisted that they hold a farewell
party in honor of Mrs. Sinclair, who
expected to leave for Bemidji on We'd
nesday, where she will remain until
spring with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nc
Cuaig. Mrs. McCuaig is q daughter
of Mrs. Sinclair.
1t was truly jolly party of merry
makers that sat around the festal
board upon that occasion. Toasts
were drank-in coffee-to the health
of the estimable hostess. and a real
old-time period of sociapility contin-
ued until the town clock struck 1915,
when the homeward march commenced.
Mrs. Sinclair left for Bemidii YES
terday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
FARMERS INSTITUTE
Will be Held in the JeSmer Opera
House at Princeton on We'd
nesday, December s.
Authorities on Various Branches of
Agriculture Will be Present
and Deliver Addresses.

A farmers institute will be held in
Princeton on Wednesday,, December
6, and there will be two sessions, one
commencing at 10 a. m. sharp and
concluding at II M, and the other
beginning at l:30 p. m. and closing at
4 p. m.
The proceedings will be under the
direction of Hon. A. W. Trow, presi-
dent of the State Dairy association and
editor of the agricultural and dairy
departments of The Farmer. Mr..
Trow will be assisted by experienced
men in farming and dairying, who
will impart valuable information upon
the various subjects taken up.
In connection with this institute a
question box will be one of the prin-
cipal features. Questions upon any
branch of farming written legibly and
placed in this box will at a time des-
ignated be read and answered orally
before the audience. The question
IVA A1oo p4OFO1 q WI u1OAC IoCCOA
in farmers Institutes. -....
No program will be arranged for
this institute, but such subjects will be
treated as will meet the particular re-
quirements of the locality in which
the institute is held.
At the close of the forenoon session
very valuable book of over $50
pages 1.-THE Institute AnnuaD devoted
to agriculture, stock raising, horti-
culture, dairying, sheep husbandry,
swine husbandry, poultry raising,
domestic economy, etc., will be given
free. Farmers, their wives, sons and
daughters are all invited to this. in
stitute, and they should make every
effort to attend and improve their
general knowledge of agriculture.
No charge for admission. No col
lectiOns.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Rufus A. SanbOrn,

Rufus A. Sanborn died in Mime
apolis, while on visit to his daugh-
ter Eva, on Saturday, Nov. Is, the
cause of death being tuberculosis.
The remains arrived at Zimmerman
upon the afternoon of the same day.
Mr.. Sanborn was born in Maine in
1871 and was consequently GA years
old at the time of his death. He was
a veteran of the civil war and served
in Company G of the Second Maine
regiment. In 1870 he removed to Min
nesota and eventually settled upon a
farm In Baldwin township, Sher-
burne county, where his family still
resides. He was member of the G..
A. r. and a man widely known in the
pineries of Minnesota, having fol-
lowed the occupation of cook in the
lumber camps for many season. A
widow and seven children survive
him.
The funeral services were held at
the family residence on Sunday after
noon, Rev. Henderson officiating, and
the burial took place in the Bald
win cemetery in accordance with the
rites of the Grand Army of the
Republic. go
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
They Explore a Bee Tree.

On Sunday. afternoon, upon the
farm OF saH. i: Mathis,- "a bee tree@was
discovered by Tom Post, and there
happened along about that time Chris.
Neumann, Fred Steele and Trapper
Buck. The tree was discovered in a
peculiar manner. A squirrel was OBJ
served to dodge into a hole in it's
trunk and Mr.. Post endeavored to
dislodge it with a stick. Instead of
the squirrel this stirring process
brought forth five or six sleepy look
ing bees which were likely lined up
just within the portal engaged in
guard duty. They took observations
and returned. Mr., Mathis was
notified of the find and brought forth
a crosscut saw which was Immediately
put into action upon the giant of the
forest. When the tree began to trem-
BILE the bees began to move. They
moved from their castle with such
rapidity and displayed such tenacious
attachment for the besiegers that when
the latter struck out. across the fields
many of the little buzzers took ride
upon their backs, their necks, their
faces, their hands, or wherever they
could discover a good seat. It was
a regular picnic for the bees-as good
as an automobile ride. And then
there was the army in pursuit such
frolicsome little creatures--which one
by one and in punches overlook the
fleeing besiegers and sat down upon
them.
The besiegers, however, did not take
kindly to the frolic and rolled them
selves in the long dank grass of a
swamp in an attempt to persuade the
little picnickers to desist and fly away
home. AS the moon came up they did
so, but 10, in their absence the tree
had fallen and desolated their castle.
They then flew off for parts unknown
and the despoilers of their happy
home sought relief in ammonia and
grated potatoes at the home of Mr..
Mathis, where the bumps upon their
anatomies-the bee seats-were sufic-
iently reduced to permit them to re-
turn to their homes.
It is said that Mr.. Mathis gathered
from the tree next day about 200
pounds of honey.
Our sympathy is with the bees,
which had worked hard all summer
to store up sufficient food to supply
them through the long winter months
and were then turned out to freeze and
starve by the ruthless hand of man.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
AT THE NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Orrock, who has been very
sick at the hospital, is convalescent.
Mrs. Henry Palmer had her lip
severely lacerated by the horn of a
COW on Saturday. She was brought
to the hospital and the wound dressed.
William Brown underwent an oper-
alton by DR.. Cooney on Tuesday for
the removal of small tumor of the
eye.
George Payette was operated upon
by DR.. Cooney at the hospital on
Tuesday. He is improving.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Squandering Money.

. send on an average 1900 tele-
grams year," said a leading lawyer,
land, OF course, like to be as concise
as possible, because have no frank
ing privilege. Yet, so help me, I did
not know till the other day that can
not was one word, have been max
ing it two and paying for two these
twenty years. Can not Isn't it
queer? Wonder if I couldn't recover
from the telegraph companies?"-
New York Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
A RECEPTION.
Given for Rev. and Mrs. Cathcart at Res
tdence Of Mr.. and Mrs. /. C.. Patterson.

tdence of Mr.. and Mrs. I. c. Patterson.
On Friday evening a reception in
honor of Rev. and Mrs. Cathcart was
held at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
l. G. Patterson. Tie house was fairly
crowded with members of the M. E.
church and other guests who gathered
to greet these estimable people and
welcome them to Princeton, where they
have but recently taken up their resi-
dence.
The parlors and dining room were
prettily decorated with Gala lilies,
geraniums and ferns, and the color
effect, greatly enhanced by the rays
Of the incandescent lamps, was par
ticularly enchanting. ...
Mrs. M. G. Libby delivered the ad-
dress of welcome-an address which
would have done credit to many a
public orator, and Rev. Cathcart re-
sponded in a speech which feelingly
portrayed his appreciation of the
honor bestowed upon him by his con-
gregation.
Rev. Henderson of the Congrega-
tional church also delivered a short,
but appropriate and able address.
Light refreshments we're provided
and social enjoyment prevailed until
midnight, when the guests departed. for
their homes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
He Was the Odor.

Five small boys were playing at
auto one day, and four of them
dashed up the street and away; the
fifth little shaver, who followed the
four. was asked why he didn't "go
faster some more.'' $50 faster,
Clyde Cravens? Don't you for once
think I can trigger me distance when
I'm gasoline stink!'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
State Public Schools.

During the year ending July 81,
1905. 430,005 pupils were enrolled in
the public schools of the state of Min
nesota, according to figures compiled
by the state department of public in
struction from the reports of the
county superintendent. This is an
increase of 6,342 over the previous
year. not as large an increase as
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
DEDICATORY EXERCISES.

Congregational Church at Milaca Dedi-
Gated on Sunday, November 10.
The new Congregational church at
Milaca was dedicated on Sunday and
large number of people from var,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Wouldn't Stand for Gewgaws.

A commissioner of neighboring
county has established precedent
for economy. A bill was presented
to the board for "ribbon for type
writer" The commissioner strenu-
ously objected. "She's nice girl, -
said he, "but the county is under no
obligation to purchase her gewgaws. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
THREE PIONEERS DIE
Mrs. Edward Plaisted, Who Resided
in Wyanett, Passes Away at
the Age of Seventy.
>Gustave Bragge of Bogus Brook and
Rufus A.. SanbOrn of Baldwin
Are Also Called Home.

On Wednesday night, November Is,
at 10 O'Clock, Mrs. Plaisted, wife of
Edward Plaisted of Wyanett, passed
away at the age of 70 years. ,..>
Mrs. Plaisted was born in New
Hampshire and later moved to Ohio,
from whence she came to Wyanett
about 20 years ago and there re-
manned until called by death. =.
She was of sunny, kind-hearted
disposition, ready at all times to rem
der assistance to her neighbors in
time of sickness or distress. She
was consequently much beloved by
the little community among whom she
resided and her associates, both old
and young, will greatly miss the TAX
ing from them of this good old lady.
Her husband, a veteran of the civil
war and a most estimable old gentle
man, survives her. There are also
two children, viz, Frank, who re-
sides at Anoka, and Mrs. Edna Kelly
of Minneapolis.
The remains were inferred in Oak
Knoll cemetery, Princeton, on Satur-
day last and a large number of people
ATTENDED the obsequies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23

Lewis Erickson of NIilaca Arraigned for
Selling Liquor to Minor.
The case of the State of Minnesota
VS.. Lewis Erickson of Milaca came
up for hearing before Justice Chad
bourne on Thursday. Erickson was
arraigned upon complaint of selling
liquor to a minor, such complaint be-
ing supported by the affdavits of
three witnesses. All parties to the
action appeared in court. Upon ex-
animation of one witness it was found
that he, as we'll as the defendant, had
laid himself liable by buying drink
for and treating the said minor per-
son. It also came out that the de-
PENDANT Erickson threatened to prose-
cute this witness if he testified against
him, and he, the defendant, had wit
nesses to prove certain things which
were unlocked for.
The defendant gave bonds for his
appearance on the 10Th, but offered
to pay the cost of the suit, amounting
to S24.55, providing it be dismissed.
The county attorney and complain
ant conferred, and, as the case was
considered doubtful and would in
volve the county in considerable ex-
pense should it (the county, prove
the loser, it was agreed to dismiss it
upon defendants paying the S24.5 IS
costs. Upon payment by the defend
ant of the sum named the case was
accordingly dismissed. -..,5:~.
Alleged Disposal of Nlortsaged Property,
This suit came before the court on
Friday and was one in which the COM
plainant, Chas. A. Erickson, secured
the arrest of William Thoma upon the
alleged grounds that Thoma had sold
property covered by a mortgage. The
defendant waived examination and
was bound over in the sum of $500 for
appearance at the next term of the
district court. Defendants brothers
became his sureties.
Suit to Determine Ownership.
The suit of the Galley Hardware Co.
VS.. Fred Beto came up for hearing on
Saturday. This was an action
brought to determine the ownership
of a gun which defendant had in his
possession and which the plaintiffs
claimed to be their property. 1t was
claimed by Beto's father that he 1.-THE
father) had traded a gun originally
owned by his son to stranger for
the one in dispute and that his son
knew nothing of such exchange until
this suit was brought. A settlement
was eventually effected by Beto pay
ing the Galley Hardware Co.. the price
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-23
Gustave BraGge.

Gustave Bragge died at his home
in Bogus Brook at s O'Clock on the
morning of Thursday, November 16,
from the effects of an attack of pa
ralysis. He had suffered a similar at
tack on the Sunday preceding at pre-
.cisely the same time of day, but from
this he rallied. Deceased was Is years
of age.
Mr.. Bragge was born in Sweden and
came to America in 1881, first settling
in Cannon Falls. He remained there
about three years and moved to North
Dakota, where he was occupied in
stock raising for fourteen years. Re-
turning to Minnesota he purchased
farm at Bogus Brook, where he con-
tinued to reside until his demise,
period of nine years.
Deceased was we'll known through
out this part of the country as one Of
it's most reliable farmers. He was
honorable in all his business TRANSACT
7tions and highly respected by his
neighb0rs and other acquaintance.
Many are those who will mourn the
old gentleman's death.
A widow, a son and a daughter
survive him, the children being Axel
of Bogus Brook, who lives upon the
old homestead, and Mrs. Ida Me-
Donuugh of White Earth, N. D.
The funeral was held at the Wood
ard Brook Lutheran church yester-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock and the
remains inferred in the Pilgrims Rest
cemetery. :,