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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

The Duluth Herald thinks that to
plant government garden seeds as a
mark of confidence in the administra-
ton is an unfair test. 81 Not at all.
Last year we planted what purported
to be beet seed and got an elegant
stand Of marigolds. Certainly no
democratic administration could do
better than that. -Ortonville Herald
Star. ~:
And the Bede "onion" seeds planted
by us brought forth a number OF
pretty yellow nodding plants of the
convolvulus family which an expert
florist told us were poisonous and
known as mOuntebanks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
The LOGICAL Seuuence.

The sick man had called his lawyer.
81 wish to explain again to you, -
said he weakly, "about willing my
property"
The attorney held up his hand reas-
suringly. "There, there!'' said he,
"leave that all to me.''
The sick man sighed resignedly.
81 suppose I might as WE'LL" said he,
turning upon his pillow, "you'll get
it anyway"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Once upon a time, not many years
ago, the late Allen Greer passionately
remarked to brother senator: "I do
not pretend to be Immaculate, but
there is one of your pinks of perfec.
tion pointing to another of his col.
leagues) who is destitute of even
the semblance Of honor. He was
bought and paid $500 to support that
bill mentioning the billy; he pocketed
the money and voted against the bill
Do you call him an honest man?'' -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Should the free alcohol bill fail to
pass the senate the general conclusion
would be that the Rockefeller in
huences accomplished it's defeat. 1t
would also tend to fire the public
mind with determination to demand
that United States senators be elected
by the people. And in this demand
the people would have the support OF
President Roosevelt.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

If Minnesota farm papers would
confine their articles to matters, per-
tanning to the possibilities of the soil
in this state instead of discussing
agricultural conditions in Indiana,
Texas and other remote territories
where no similarity exists lin climate
or season, the tiller Of the ground
might benefit therefrom.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

That was hard knock which the St.
Paul Dispatch dealt Sam Fullerton in
its issue of April 26. A half-tone
therein portrays Fullerton fishing for
trout in Eighteen-Mile creek, Wiscon.
sin, while at the head of the page is
printed in large type the legend,
Trout Fishing in Wisconsin Begins
Next tuesday, /. = y.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Although sections of it have been
cut off and other sections backed onto
a siding, the main part of the railroad
rate bill is still on the turntable of
the senate, and there is no telling
whether it will proceed on a clear
track or encounter distractions and
be wrecked.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

There can certainly be no excuse for
Old Hicks-who is said to have died
several years ago and must therefore
be sending his predictions from the
other place-to go astray on volcanic
eruption forecasts. With rain and
snow storms, of course, it is different.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Instead of remaining to assist in
caring for the injured in the San
Francisco earthquake, that cowardly
lumber millionaire of Minneapolis
fed from the city in terror imme.
diately he found it possible to effect
an escape. This gives an idea of the
manner in which the wretch is consti-
tuted
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Marshal William H, Grimshaw or

Marshal William H. Grimshaw en-
phatically asserts that there is no
federal machine in Minnesota, save
in the vivid imagination of several
pin-headed country editors. It is
suspected that suave, smiling sweet
William had the sage of Mortified in
view when he made this passionate
declaration.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Lem Used Poor Judgment.

''Lariat Lem has turned up his toes!
How did that happen?"
"He made the mistake of orderin' a
Teller to dance that wasn't exactly a
tenderfoot, an when Lem begun
shootin' holes through his cork feet
the Teller got busy with his own gun
about two yards higher up. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Cusswords so befogged the atmos-
phere of New Richmond that it was
found necessary to pass an ordinance
prohibiting their use upon the public
streets. The local print shop will of
course be hereafter used more extern
sively for profanetizing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Down in Kentucky they sentence a
man to ten days in bed for being
drunk. Some alleged Kentucky
whisky would put a man in. bed ten
days without the assistance of the
court. -Excelsior News.
AS Excelsior is "dry" town the
question arises, did Bro. Sheldon ex-
pertinent at the drug store2
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
The fact that the Duluth convention

will express it's preference for a
United States senator will not neces-
sarily insure the selection of the man
recommended. The fate of Washburn,
who was likewise Endorsed, remains
fresh in the memory of at least few
of us.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

At a meeting in Minneapolis the
other evening Hon. George P. Wilson,
ex-attorney general, intimated that
one Van SAINT might be the republi.
can nominee for governor this year.
Mr.. Wilson has great nose for pc.
litical carriOn.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Since President Roosevelt delivered

Since President Roosevelt delivered
his muck-rake speech many of US who
had not read Bunyan's "Pilgrim IS
Progress" since our boyhood days
are again scanning it's pages, and
thousands who had never heard of the
work are purchasing or endeavoring
to secure copies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

The Standard Oil Greeks are pre-
sumably unloading their gifts in the
private apartments of the senatorial
Yanks who favor the free alcohol bill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Advertising Pays.

He seems to be prosperous. It
simply proves" said the man who
was fond of quoting, sthat money
talks!''
That's true," replied the shrewd
merchant, land it talks best when in
vested ia a we'll written advertise
ment. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
BY r. G. DUNN.

The unsuccessful campaign of the
octoberist party in the Russian cleo
tions may possibly be attributable to
the unseasOnableness of it's name.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Manners In Baltimore.

The only time a man never turns to
look at a pretty woman on the street
is when he is on his way to his own
funeral. Baltimore Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
GrlmShaw a NOnentity.

WHAT'S Bill Grimshaw got to dc
with it, anyhow? Can't the people
select United States senator without
his dictation if they want to? Bill
Grimshaw isn't so many when yor
come to simmer things down fne.-
AnOka Free Press. 49,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Too Many Grafters.

100 many GrafterS.
There are too many United States
senator's who cater to the trusts and
corporations. It is just possible that
they have so compromised themselves
to be unable to assert their manhood.
About the best thing to do is to let out
few and replace them with clean
men.-Roseau Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
Hennepin Entitled to Nothing.

Hennepin Entitled to Nothing.
Hennepin county is in no position to
go before the republican state conven-
ton asking the nomiation of any citi-
zen of it for state Office. Even if the
county could unite on candidate. the
republican party in the state is in no
temper to listen to and grant it's de-
mand.--Minneapolis Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

jacobson placed a big handicap on
the other gubernatorial candidates
when he gave out his platform-his
past record. It is easy for the other
fellows to make fine promises but Jake
has already made good. -Swift
County Review.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03

Hits More Than One Candidate.
When the state convention assem-.
bles at Duluth there will be candi.
date nominated for governor. It will
not be a seeker nor a political car.
penter who manufactures platforms.
The man who butts into the game with
platform of promises is just the one
that the convention will avoid.-Rush
City Post.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-03
OPINIONS OF EDITORS
,.................... ........ ...,........ =.
Nelson is Cunning.

United States Marshal Grimshaw
is around displaying a letter from
Senator Nelson in which he says his
favored candidate for governor is
whoever the Duluth convention selects.
Dispatch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17
In Il Exposition City.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 30. loo6-When
Thomas Campbell penned the lines,
.sComing events cast their shadows
before he framed . truth, in becom-
ing diction, which Is receiving verifi-
cation for, perhaps, an inanity of
times, during these days In Norfolk
Of the Old Dominion. Never In the
history Of the old city ct the head Of
Hampton Roads were 10 many visi-
tors seen, crowding through the
streets, llling hotel lobbies and con-
tributing their mite 10 the prosperity,
comfort and ease Of the descendants
OF the Cavsliers.
The cause Of all this rush, hustle
and turmoil 10 known 10 every resi-
dent Of Norfolk, and there is not the
shadow Of possibility that the correct
cause has .eluded the perception Of
observers. The jamestown EXPOSE
ton which will open it, gates to WIS.,
itors from every part Of the world on
April 18th, 1907, 10 responsible for the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

inflow. People who are taking q va
cation, having read about the forth
coming event, include Norfolk In
tl.eir itinerary so as to have a pre-
limihary peep at the surroundings.
Among those who are fiocking to
the city on their way TO the EXPOSE
tion grounds short distance away
on the historic shore Of Hampton
Roads, there is to be found represent
tatives Of every class Of our diversi-
fed citizenship. Laboring men who
are aggregated together in social or
civic associations, merchants, rail-
roadmen, manufacturers, profession
ri men from the several learned
walks Of lite, and their ladies in full
number, are treading the streets Of
Norfolk In the crisp atmosphere Of
these days and embarking on trolley
cars bound for the Exposition
grounds, where, after u cursory sur
yey of the preparatory work being
done, they return to Norfolk and pass
on to their respective homes.
This innux Is a genuine aiscipllhe
for the people OF the city IN accosting
ana treating the stranger ~iehin cne
gate ana IL must De saio that tnis
duty is being complied with In the
true spirit OF knightiy courtesy. luis
a splendid thing Tor the people OF
Norfoik to have this preliminary
training this gradual leading up 10
the heavy press OF tourists that Will
come to their city during seven
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

For the nrst time In many years,
the chef 1t the Neeker hotel d .
woman, and tho change has been
most favorably commented on dur.
ing the past few weeks BY the hotels
regular patrons. The culinary work
1t the Mesker il now In charge Of
Mrs. N. J. Trombley, assisted BY Mr..
Trombley, for . long time the efici-
snt and accommodating head waiter.
The service reminds one Of flrst-clsss
home, or family cooking.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17
A Splendid u. s. History Map.


Our hith school IL indebted to
Senator Edward T. Taylor for one Of
tho largest and latest maps Of the
United States, which was prepared
and issued BY the commissioner Of
the general land once at Washing
ton, D. c., and which the senator
recently procured from the depart
ment Of the interior, and presented
10 our school.
The map shows all the states and
territories and our insular posses-
sions, and al Indian and Forest res
ervations, and much other useful In
formation.
The map very clearly marks out
and shows the territory Of the origi-
nal thirteen. states, the land coded
from Spain in 1919, the Louisiana
Purchase from France In 1903, the
Texas Annexation In 1916, the North
west or Oregon Territory, obtained
in 1915, the. land ceded by Mexico in
lslA the Qadsden Purchase in 1858,
the Alaskan Purchase from Russia
In 1851, the acquisition from Spain
in 1888 and 1850 and the Panama
Canal, which President Roosevelt is
now inspecting.
The mapialso shows that the land
now occupied by Meeker originally
belonged 70 Old Mexico, while the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17
Haynes-Drake.

At the Methodist patronage, on
Wednesday evening, November l4th,
Mr.. Frank Haynes and Miss Tama
Drake, both Of Msybell, Routt
county, Colorado, were united In
marriage by Rev. William Walder.
Mr.. Haynes IL prominent ranch
man Of the Maybell valley, and his
worthy bs,ds II . young lady Of
tho same community held in much
esteem by, . large circle Of friends.
May happiness and prosperity at
tend them through life.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17
peeeh 4 Mrs. Bob Msshss.

Nrs. Robert Nathss passed away
suddenly "Wednesday and was buried
fron the Methodist church yester-
day afternoon. Heart failure was the
cause Of death.
The passing away Of Mrs. Mathes
was sad. She leaves four small chill
dren and . husband to mourn her un-
timely end. The beFcaved ones have
the sympathy Of . large circle Of
relatives and friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

With David H. Nofat Thomas r.
Walsh and Ex-Governor Herrick, Of
Ohio. At the head of-a gigantic power
company, Il looks good for the CON-
struction Of the Glenwood Spring.
plant and the electric line to Neeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

James A. Blair, who has had charge
Of the Leadville timber reserve for
some time back, has been promoted
to the rank Of supervisor and trans
ferred TO the White River reserve,
which he viii take charge Of tho
coming week. Harry 0ibler goes to
The Medicine Bow reserve.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Basr entertain
ed their large circle Of friends In nne
style Thursday evening. As tho Baer
residence Is not large enough Odd
Fellows hall was suitably fitted up
and used for the occasion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

The Pullman sleeping car octopus is
shown to have surplus Of $50, 600, 600
in Its treasury, squeezed out Of the
travelling public. This does not inc
lude the hoidups of the porters, either.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

According 10 Miss Julia Richmond,
district superintendentof the schools
in New York City, "God created
mothers, and when he saw what .
sorry job he mads ;of It, he created
teachers" And yet II It wasn't for
the mothers the teachers wouldn't
have much to do.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Charley Duny came in from Dem
yer Thursday. He received e8l6 for
his cows and MSS for steers Ut Kan
sas City.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Buford was represented in town
during the week BY J. B. Nimerick,
J. w. G. Shepherd, W. L. vestch,
Neil limerick and w. L. Pattison.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

In the wake OF tho recent decision
Of tho courts declaring the grasing
tax illegal tho Wyoming cattlemen
and sheepmen are going after the re-
turn Of their money. Colorado stock
men will likely follow suit.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

After attending 70 business matssra
here for few days, Manager Carney
Of the Union OIL company, returned
to Rangely Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Mr.. and MrA H. p. Hulstt have re-
turned to Meeker after several weeks
spent at the old home In Vermont.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Willard Peck snd .brothsr Of
Hayden, passed through town yes
terday, bound gof Denver.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

A break In the weather took place
Thursday evening, whom four or hvs
inches u snow fell preceded, b
blustry vinds. =. y Az
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Mrs. James A. Blair arrived from
Leadville Tuesday snd ID the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. strehlke.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

It is reported from Rangsly that
John Kinney's baby was drowned In
. water pail last Sunday morning.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Canada, too II going 10 ssvise hel
tariff. Being dous b. "its fFiends,' y
the revision villa BE- upwards.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

A. J, Boyd was In from Ranssly
early In the week and reports petty
thievery becoming quite annoying
down there.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

The High School Football team
collected funds this week to enable
tho boys to properly entertain the
Craig boys, should the proposed
game between the two teams come
Oh.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Tom McNeill was elected ~ the
first Republican sheriff Of Uintah
county, Utah. At lats contest.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

J. w. Rigby rsturnsd to town Wed
nesday and b again Of his post o.
duty in the Bank Of Neeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

w. H. Reichel, pioneer Of the
Pyramid region, brought In the re-
turns from that precinct.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17
District Attorney Gentry b attend
ing to court matters Ut Gisnwood.

In the late election the Democracy
carried Now York state except tho
governorship. ,iou }. .
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

STRAYED---A half Jersey heifer,
branded F on left hip. Reward to
finder. Address r. Hartke, Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

A Chicago preacher designated
baseball ~ the greatest, grandest
and noblsst Of sports" It's dead easy
70 talk that way aboat It when your
team wins.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Shade and fruit trees adapted to
this climate. For prices and infor-
nation, address George Fravert,
Rife.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Influence has placed about as many
fools in authority as ignorance has
eventually taken out Of 1t.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

A Salvation Army lass says that
the saloonkeepers are the most gen.
erous givers. Hard knock for the pre-
achers who don't practice what they
preach.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Take BROMO-FEBRIN for your
cold. At Strehlke Bros.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

J. P. Sykes shipped out carload
Of wheat this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17
BROMO-FEBRIN will preventa
cold coming on. At Strehlke Bros.

One 814 inch handmade farm
wagon for sale by Harp 4 yoHantgen
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

IS Reward, per head, for return Of
my stock to me at Meeker. Cattle
and horse stock branded
Some cattle branded
Also one roam mare branded "A
ISAAC COLLIER, Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-17

Tom Iies received sAss At Kansas
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-11

10y courtesy OF GAINESVILLE GaHeCIe)
we'll and often recalled. His grandfath-
or served the country against the Brit
ish in the war. 10 1927 he was united in
marriage with Miss Lydia Stevens and
to bless their union fourteen children
were born, eight of whom are still living.
His eldest daughter is rs years of age
and Ell. w. Perrigo, who lives on Ruger
avenue, GAINESVILLE, is one of the sous.
Mr.. Perrigo had 80 grandchildren and
rs reat-grandchildren. Mrs. Perrigo
passed away in June, $685. after living
as the wife of Mr.. Perrigo for 66 years.
Their golden wedding was celebrated Is
years before her death. Mr.. Perrigo was
possessed of a strong memory and was
able to tell of many interesting incidents
in American history. In politics Mr..
Perrigo was a strong adherent to the
Jeffersonian party and supported all of
the leaders of that political body.
1t is not granted to but few people the
privilege of living almost complete GEN.
fury and rarely is it that person re-
tains his faculties completely as did Mr..
Perrigo, even to the last.
Funeral services were held from his
late home Monday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. F. G. Richardson. Descendants
numbering nearly half a hundred and
many of the early settlers were present
to pay their respects to the deceased.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-11
The Circus Coming.

Gollmar Bros Greatest of American
Shows. The billboards are all covered
with many colored advertisements an
nouncing the coming to Edgerton of
Gollmar Bros Greatest of American
Shows, Circus, Museum, and Menagerie.
Our exchanges state that it is fact that
the Gollmar Bros. do exhibit monster
blood sweating hippopotamus in their
menagerie and that their horses are per-
feet specimens and splendidly trained
They have herd of monster trained
elephants and in their immense zoolog-
ical collection are to be seen the rarest
wild animals, including the wierd and
mysterious vlack vark, the only speci
men on exhibition in the world. The
press is unanimous in endorsing the
Gollmar Bros Shows as clean, free from
graft of every kind and of the highest
class in point of general merit. They
will exhibit here May 18Th, giving two
performances; doors open ] and p. %.
Free stres parade at 10 a. %.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-11
Tobacco Notes

A. Wallack of Chicago is again in this
market.
W. T. Pomeroy run down a crop of
old leaf in country hands this week, the
first that has been discovered in some
time.
Mr.. George Gary left Monday on a
visit to his cousin, FL. P. Buell., who has
charge of branch of the American Ci-
gar Co.'S business at Middletown, Ohio
He will also attend the tobacco conven-
ton al Dayton, Ohio, this week.
The Wisconsin Leaf Tobacco News is
the name just given to the newspaper
published in the Kickapoo valley at
Readstown. It initial number received
at this Office was not made up of an al
most reprint Of the tobacco page of The
Reporter of the previous week. we should
be willing to give it warmer welcome
Trash tobacco wanted at market price
M. FL. Ford, Warehouse No. 26.