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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Stella Prescott is back at
school.
The Seventh and Eight grades were
present at the morning exercises in
the high school room Monday morn.
ing and enjoyed short talk given by
Prof. Hill, who also spoke at the
school house in the evening.
The juniors appeared fresh and
bright at the school room Monday
morning, the girls with waists and the
boys with shirts and ties of their
class colors.
We understand that last Tuesday
was Prof. Pinney's birthday. It was
a good thing the pupils did not find
this out-good for Mr.. Pinney
The attendance at school is very
good. There are a few cases of alb
sence and hardness. This should not
be, for these little things count as
can be seen by the remarkable prog
ress Of the junior class who are sell
dom tardy or absent except when un-
avoidable. The freshman class is
also at the front and should be en-
couraged, for good beginning means
much in the high school work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
MUST NUMBER BOXES.
Latest Order of Postof!ice Department
Provides for Such Action.

Latest Order of Postof!ice Department
Provides for Such Action.
Many papers having reproduced in
substance a dispatch from Washing
ton, apparently authentic. setting
forth that the postoffice department
had suspended the numbering of rural
mail boxes. we have taken particular
pains to inquire into the truth of the
statement. AS result we find that
rural mail boxes must be numbered
and, in addition, that they must be
placed in suitable condition to re-
ceive mail-must be rain proof and of
substantial construction.
The order directing the delivery of
mail matter to boxes by number only,
sent out by the department. sometime
ago, has however been suspended un-
til further notice; consequently your
name must, in addition to the number
OF your box, be inscribed upon all
mail sent to you.
The sooner you place your mail
boxes IN a condition to comply with
the requirements the better.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
REV. sWINNERTON LEAVES.
" be Greatly Missed by the People of
ST. Princeton.

WI be Greatly NIissed by the People of
sa Princeton.
Rev. Rupert Swinnerton will start
for Hibbing. his new field of labor.
this Thursday evening. He wishes.
through the medium of the Union.
tosexpress his appreciation of the
many favors he has received at the
hands of the people of Princeton and
also for their loyal and generous sup
port He hopes in the near future to
have another opportunity of giving
the glad hand TO his many friends,
and trusts that. if any happen to
wander in the direction of Hibbing
that they will not fail to give him a
call. The hunting season is near and
alIstray hunters and casual visitors
will be welcomed at his new home. In
the meantime he wishes that success
and prosperity may come to all.
Ia substance the above expresses
that which Rev. Swinnerton desires to
Convey IS. The 6 ongrega tion Of which
ne mas taken leave ia Princeton. We
cannot speak too highly of the work
OF this estimable man while among US.
He has labored assiduously for the
benefit of all of us-labored to do the
greatest amount of. good to the larg-
est number of people irrespective of
class. We are sorry-and most ex-
tremely so-that the reverend gentle
man has seen fit to 60 forth from
among US, but we know that the field
to which he has: been assigned will
benefit and be bettered by his ac-
QUESTION. He is man among men
broad-minded man, a man who
cannot fail to to be appreciated
wherever he may go. That success
may attend him is the wish Of all.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12

State was s13, 242, and the cities and
villages in that State census had
76l, 377 people.
The cities and villages of the State
increased 37.7 per cent in the ten year
period, and the rural population in
creased only IA per cent in the same
time. In 1895 the cities and villages
had 4S per cent of the States popu-
lation: Now they have So per cent.
In twenty-five counties of the State
the cities and villages increased in
population, while the townships have
decreased. In only two counties is
the reverse true. In Dodge and Car
yer counties the rural districts have
increased, while the cities and vii
lagos decreased.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Will Send Books to Farmers,

The Minnesota Public Library COM
mission has decided to enlarge the
number Of it's public TRAVELLING libra
ries this fall. Aside from general
reading there will be more libraries
for the study clubs and also some col
lections in Swedish, Norwegian and
German which will be loaned to the
smaller cities and country libraries.
A new feature will be the house
libraries of ten volumes which will be
sent to families in isolated communi-
ties. The commission will have spec
ial libraries for students, the libraries
to include books on any subject which
may be desired by those studying at
home.
The librarian, Miss Clara S. Bald
win and her assistants, are working
on the orders SO as to get the libra.
ries into circulation before the winter.
They will have about $50 of the gen.
eral travelling libraries of either
twenty five or fifty books. The num-
Der Of the special libraries has not7as
yet been decided upon, but will be ac-
cording to the demand of the books.
The general libraries are loaned to
any community upon the application
of ten taxpayers and the payment Of
so cents for the twenty-five book Ii.
brary and 81. 90 for the fifty book kind
The libraries are loaned both to com.
munities which have no library and to
libraries seeking a greater assortment
of books. --..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
c. WICKTOR ELECTED
Commissioners Select Him for Treas
urer of Sherburne County to
Succeed Geo. Putnam.
Mr.. Wicktor is Resident OF Santiago
and a Highly Respected and
Capable Gentleman.

At a meeting of the county commits
sioners Godfrey Wicktor of Santiago
was elected treasurer of Sherburne
county vice George Putnam, resigned.
The vote stood 3 to 2, Gaunentiz,
Knudson and Gelyard voting for
Wicktor. It is reported that G. Var
ley and A. Nickerson desired H. B.
Fisk of Baldwin. ~.
The circumstances which led up to
the action of the county commission
ers are as follows: Putnam, it is al
legged, had taken S1,700 in cash from
the county treasury some time ago
and had given his private check for
the amount, although he had no funds
to give the check any value. The
check was found by the bondsmen and
they asked an investigation. The ex-
aminers from the public examiners
Office found, in addition to the check,
irregularities amounting to 1888, max
ing a total defalcation of 81, 1888. The
shortage has been made good, and,
sa the treasurer has resigned, no fur
ther action will be taken. -> .
Putnam was requested by the board
of county commissioners to resign but
refused to do so and a resolution re-
questing his removal was thereupon
presented to the governor. Before &C
ton had been taken upon the matter,
however, Putnam agreed to relinquish
Office.
Godfrey Wicktor, the gentleman
selected to succeed Putnam, is a prom
inent farmer of Santiago, a man
highly respected and fully qualified to
perform the duties which will be re-
quired of him. It would have hardly
been possible for the board to make a
better selection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Clageett Gets the Birds.

E. D. Claggett, Magnus Sjoblom
and Swan Olson were up north hunt
ing on Sunday. The cartridges killed
numbered at least 60. Magnus and
Swan taking 80 for their share and
leaving Claggett about an equal num-
Der. When they arrived at Princeton
on Monday mornings train Magnus
placed his huaola -thauolatfaak,a,
and, while he and Swan were olsen
tangling their dogs from among BIZ
cycles and trunks in the baggage car,
Claggett-so they say-carried their
share into the passenger coach and
proceeded on his way to the city. A
good joke-whether Claggett managed
to evade Fullerton's minions at Min
neapolis or not.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
THREE RUNAWAYS.
A Sprained Ankle and Smashed Buggy
Result TherefrOm.

A Sprained Ankle and Smashed Buggy
Result Therefrom.
There were three runaways during
the week. In the first it appears that
the horse of Gottwerth & Hummel,
which was attached to a meat deliv-
cry wagon, conceived the idea that it
would be we'll to add a little diversion
to it's everyday occupation, so it
started off to amuse itself. It ran
through the streets at a Dan Patch
speed, turned into the grounds of the
court house and, after series of
gyrations among the trees, proceeded
toward the depot. Several people
tried to stop it but to no avail. On
it went until it neared the railroad
track, when it seemingly decided that
it had extracted enough fun from the
adventure and came to a stndstill,
The peculiar part of it is. that in
vending it's way among the court
house trees it avoided collision.
There are but few horses that could
perform this feat.
The second runaway was that
wherein Robt. Byers and wife, while
driving on the north side, were con
fronted with the obstreperous behavior
of their family horse. It baked un-
expectedly-all horses which balk do
so-and. despite the efforts of Robert
and his snakewhip it refused to move
until it had changed its mind. This it
eventually did with an alacrity which
disconnected it with the buggy, drew
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12

Robert, who was hanging onto the
lines, after it, and dashed his right
leg against a stone, badly spraining
the ankle thereof. Mrs. Byers, who
remained in the buggy, of course re-
ceived no injury. The horse pro-
ceeded on apace and was later cap
tured by man who gave chase.
The third runaway incident occurred
on Sunday morning and Otto Walters
was sufferer, financially, thereby.
The story runs thus: Otto had just
lifted the weight to which the horse
was attached into the canopy-covered
buggy when the animal leaped into
the air about three feet and dashed
through the alley like coyote after
a jackrabbit. It appears that this
horse, which once upon time was a
racer, has never had it's spirit
thoroughly subdued, and, consequent
ly, when it takes a notion to speed it
goes like the very d. dickens. It
made a circuit of few alleys and
galloped up and down a street or two
without any perceptible damage to the
vehicle, but after it had collided with
a corner of the Methodist church and
subsequently tried to tear down tel
ephone pole near the Princeton Lum-
Der companzy's yards there WASH It
much left of the buggy. It maybe that
Otto will take the horse out and shoot
it. We don't know.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
MISS ORION MARRIED
A Pretty Homo Event in Which Rev.
Galbraith of Spencer Brook
is the Happy Groom.
Rev. e. G. Clemans, D. D., and Rev.
Rupert Swinnerton Officiate
at the Ceremony.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Orion on Wednesday evening at
O'Clock very pretty wedding oc-
CURED, when their daughter, Miss
Helen j., was married to Rev. T. G..
Galbraith Of Spencer Brook.
The Rev. E. c. Clemans, D. D.,
presiding elder of the Duluth district,
assisted by Rev. Rupert Swinnerton,
conducted the ceremony which united
the young people in wedlock.
Miss Verna Townsend presided at
the piano and. played the beautiful
wedding march from Lohengrin.
Miss Annie NJ. Looney was the
bridesmaid and Elmer E. Orion,
brother of the bride. the groomsman.
There were about forty guests pres
ent at the ceremony, consisting of i'm
mediate relatives and friends of the
bride and groom. The parlors were
very tastefully decorated with ferns
and flowers arranged so that most
charming effect was produced.
The bride was attired in very be-
coming gown of cream silk and car
ried a bouquet of carnations. the
bridesmaid carrying flowers of sim
liar kind.
At the conclusion of the marriage
rites the party repaired to the dining
room, where supper awaited them.
The dining room was decorated ar
tistically and in the center of the table
were arranged nosegays of cut flowers
and foliage.
Many pretty and valuable wedding
gifts were bestowed upon the young
people by admiring friends.
The bride is one of Princeton's
most popular young ladies and a
great favorite in the social circle il
which she moved.
The groom is one OF the most highly
respected young men in Sherburne
county and has recently been assigned
to the passionate of the M. E. church
at Spencer eBroolz. aa = -
The happy couple departed on
Thursday for Blue Hill, the home
OF the groom's parents, and will from
there proceed to Spencer Brook,
and take up their abode in the par
sonage.
The Union offers it's congratula.
lions to the young people and wishes
that their journey through life NAV be
one of uninterrupted happiness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Wilkinson on Stock Raising,

Col. Wilkinson, an acknowledged
authority on agriculture in it's various
branches, and who is particularly
we'll versed in stockraising, says:
" Stock raising for dairy and butch
ering purposes cannot help being
profitable and the farmer who keeps a
large herd OF well-bred stock and
feeds the greater portion of his crop
himself, marketing the milk and the
beef, is bound to come out a winner
and away ahead of the man who sits
on his farm from one end Of the year
TO another waiting for a crop of wheat
to pay his debts and line his purse
with gold.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary.

At the home of VIM. Schmidt in
Germany last Thursday large num-
Der of neighbors gathered to celebrate
the fortieth anniversary of Mr..
Schmidt's birth. The visitors arrived
in body and the event was a genuine
surprise. Baskets of good things to
eat were taken ! to Mr.. Schmidt's
home and the company passed the eve
ming right merrily. Mr.. Schmidt was
presented with several useful articles
as token of the esteem of his visitors.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12

nv head and threw it on pile of
osaer hats. He grabbed at this and
trRd It on and then at that and so
forth. AT last,'' cried Ans, "I've
ltonnd a hat that, by the immortal son
DIN ~ alne, just suits me to shaving.
LIS we'll that I have found SO fine a
fitSHand fine a hat for but one half a
dollar 1l I'll take that hat" He paid
MS us bill and Louis Pierson scanned the
hat. sBut then, dear sir, there's
some mistake" said Mr.. P. 'This is
a nat that cost us, wholesale, 50. 10,
ana how can you, sir, dare tell me
you found it on that pile of ffty-cent-
ers:' II did, begad; and if you
doubt my word I'll take you out and
tangle you right in your own back
alley" The village marshal, who
was standing near, came up and drew
his club. He did not strike-a mar
shall seldom strikes unless for raise of
pay "Let's argify the point" says
Ans. But wait a spell till my old
hatl hunt up He hunted high and
hunted low but could not find his
headpiece. "Begosh, the thieves have
stolen my hat. Just find it or I'll sue
you! And this darned thing, just take
it back. I want the hat I wore in. !"
With this he threw it on the floor and
Ecrled 'Well, we'll, by gum; that hat is
mlpe!'' And Pierson, finding that
hen no such make of hat in stock, re-
turned the fifty cents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
NORTHERN MINNESOTA CONFERENCE
OF Methodist Episcopal Pastors Concludes
It's Work OH Monday.


It's Work OH Monday.
The Northern Minnesota Methodist
conference was concluded at Evelyth
on Monday. Rev. E. G. Clemans was
again selected as presiding elder and
no better selection could have been
and able mana man generous to a
fault, a man esteemed and beloved not
alone by his brother members of the
clergy but by all with whom he has
come in contact. We are pleased that
he has again been chosen to fill this
high Office of responsibility.
Among the changes which we're
made by the conference in the pastor
ates of Mile Laos county-Duluth
district the following: Rev.
r. Swinnerton of Princeton, has been
assigned to Hibbing and will be sue
ceeded by Rev. E. N. Cathcart of
Virginia City: Rev. Burns of Green
bush will go to Rush City and Rev.
Blair Lambert take charge of the
Princeton circuit: Rev.4W. l.. Playfair
has been assigned to Foreston, Estes
Brook and Glendorado; Rev. j. A.
Lewis of Milaca will go to Royalton
and be succeeded by Rev. W. H. Rob-
inson. Rev. j.. A. Kohl will be in
charge at Cambridge, Braham and
Isanti; Rev. A. B. Calder at Mora:
Rev. Parkinson at Ogilvie: Rev. J. D.
Manley at Sandstone.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
DRAINAGE AND GOOD ROADS.

When Minnesota's three million
acres are properly drained and made
the home of hundreds of thrifty farm
ers there will be no grander sight than
to look over the once barren wastes
and behold some of the most product
i've farms in the State.-Walker Pilot.
In northern Minnesota there are
still large tracts of undeveloped agri-
cultural lands government lands to
be had at practically no cost and
other lands at prices within the reach
OF homeseekers of moderate MEANS
Grand Marias Herald.
drainage and the building of good
roads should go together as each loses
much OF it's potency without the
other, " says the Mizpah Message.
Which is very true, and particularly
so in regard to building roads good
roads cannot be built without proper
drainage. Grand Rapids Independ-
ent.
If all the lands in Minnesota which
are rendered worthless by floods
could be reclaimed by drainage and
made fertile, they would be capable
of sustaining 100000 people. Now,
who has the gall to oppose drainage?
Motley Mercury,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Bad for Milaca.

The big sawmill of the Foley Bean
Lumber company closed the night run
October LIST. The plant will be oper-
ated days until about November lst,
when it is expected that all logs on
hand will be cleaned up. This finishes
all the company's available timber at
Mile Laos lake, and is expected to be
the end of lumber manufacturing in
Milaca. -Milaca Times,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Open to Traffic.

A new extension from Munich to
Sarles, which is an extension of the
Lakota Line northward to the inter-
national boundary, has been opened
for service. This new extension will
serve the towns of Clyde, Calvin and
Sarles, recently established, and
bring into direct railway communica-
ton an additional vast area of the
rich land in the northern part of
North Dakota.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
JOHN w. BELL ABSCONDS.
hortgaged Rented Horse, Sold Mortgage
Property and Left Men Unpaid.

Mortgaged Rented Horse, Sold Mortgaged
Property and Left Men Unpaid
1t is reported that John W. Bell OF
Zimmerman has absconded and that
he mortgaged several head of stock at
the Bank of Big Lake and a team
rented from Ed Foley of Zimmerman
at a bank in Monticello. He took
with him about 5000 in cash, having
previously sold mortgaged machinery
in his charge for a considerable
amount. He had. been running a
threshing outfit around Zimmerman
and left his men unpaid. He has a
wife and four children who are desti-
tute. Two sheriffs started out in pur-
suit of Bell, who is, said to have pro-
ceeded toward Duluth.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Rural Population s30.715.

More than half the population OF
Minnesota now lives in cities and vii
lagos. The State census tables show
that out of the total population OF
], 979,697, the cities and villages of the
State have l,048,922 people, leaving
a rural population of $50, IT'S.
In 1895 the rural population of the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
AT THE NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL

Miss Jane Burgett of Milaca under
went surgical operation at the hands
OF DR.. Cooney on Friday last. The
operation was performed for the pur-
pose of draining an abscess in the
neck, which had caused Miss Burgett
much trouble for many weeks. Since
the operation her condition has be-
come greatly improved.
The, fve-year-old child Of Frank
Kaufert is suffering from fracture
of the forearm.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Not a Square Deal.

A Minnesota census taker expresses
surprise to find SO many women who
are no older than they were FIVE years
ago. 1t is a shame to allow census
taker to cover a territory more than
Once.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Adams Fall.

Sunday School Teacher-Now, chill
dren, was Adam very happy in the
garden of Eden?
Chorus of Pupils-Yessum!
Teacher-And what great misfor-
tune happened which ended his hap
piness?:
Chorus-The Lord made i'm wife!
Cleveland Leader.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Mighty Rocky.

Hason-How are you feeling this
morning, old man-pretty rocky?
Jason-Rocky? Say. Hason, il /
were as rocky. as I feel I'd need blast
ing?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-10-12
Race Suicide.

Don't you think it's foolish to bet
on horse when you know it has no
possible chance to win?''
It's worse than foolish. It's race
suicide.''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-02
Short Creek.

Allen Ramsey passed through these
parts Sunday.
Dick Clark and wife visited Sunday
with G. E. Wilson and wife.
Eta and Willah Kanoda and. Ella Fry
were Van Vert callers Saturday.
Florence West was called to the bed
side of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Caviner,
at Clarinda who is very low with pneu-
monia fever, having lost her little son
last week with lung fever.
Aaron Fry called on H. E. Wilson
Sunday.
r. S. Kennett is going to move back
on his farm recently vacated by VII.
Fry.
Little Charlie Fry has been on the
sick list.
Vim. Farmer and wife transacted
business in Van Vert Saturday.
Fuel Collins is going to, move on the
old Blackburn farm.
Harry Wilson took a tie pass to Van
Vert Saturday.
The dance was we'll attended at V. H.
Fry's Thursday night.
G. E. Wilson was Grand River caller
Monday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-02
Tuskeego

3 Rev. Harvey filed his regular appoint
ment at this place Sunday.
George Fosdick of Milo visited with
his mother and old friends Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Ray and children, who
have been visiting with her parents,
George Payton and wife, and other rela-
lives for the past three months, left
Wednesday for weeks visit with rela-
lives at Decatur after which they will
return to their home in Kimball, S. d.
Mrs, Carrie Fesler and children of
Mt. Ayr came Saturday for an over Sun
day visit with her sister, Mrs. Nile
jackson.
Lucy Dunbar left Friday for Indian
ola to attend the funeral Of her uncle,
Oliver, Springer.
Mrs! Holmes of Ringgold county Wis
tied Tuesday with Mrs. Mary Fosdick.
Everett and Floyd Payton were Deca-
tur callers Wednesday.
Rev. G. ". Smith filled his regular
appointment at Davis City Sunday.
Chas. Poush and wife of Davis City
we're over Sunday visitors with the lat
ter's parents, Will Moore and wife.
Mrs. Flora Payton and Mrs. Mary
Piercy Sundayed at Chas. Pierey's.
sE Rev. Walter Bushnell of Moulmein
Burma, will give free lecture at the
Baptist church, Friday evening, March
TO-. Every body invited.
Mrs. "A. G. Piercy is suffering from a
relapse of the grip.
Lenna Bason visited, a few days the
past week with Lamont friends.