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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Children's Nav PARTY.

A party for children was given on
Friday evening, May 3, by the Re.
bekah hodge at Odd Fellows hall. A
well-prepared program was presented,
the first number being a vocal duet by
the Misses Brown and Byers. Miss
Sugarman followed with a piano solo.
Then came a dialogue by Mesdames
Annie King and Rossie Newton and
a vocal solo by Miss Martha Febigar
of Minneapolis.
A potato race was next in order and
eight boys participated. The potatoes
we're whoppers and the spoons used to
carry them of small size. There were
many amusing features about this
contest, which was won by Robert
Berg with Donald Rawn close
second.
Herbert Anderson then rendered a
violin solo, Misses Hazel Jaax and
Edna Whitney piano duet and Miss
Febigar vocal solo. Louise Lenertz
danced a jig.
Foxy Grandpa, ST., Sis mule,
Miranda, Happy Hooligan and the
policeman then appeared upon the
scene and the farce proved to be a
sidesplitter. A fancy drill by the awk-
ward backward squad was given and
at it's termination ST was kicked by
the mule and Miranda carried him
off in wheelbarrow. A heavy snow
fall then commenced and in it's midst
the children were presented by the
characters in the farce with May bas-
kets.
The program concluded with dane
ing, Anderson's orchestra furnish
ing the music. The Rebekahs could
have conceived nothing that would
bring more enjoyment to the little
people than party of this sort.
About two hundred we're present.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
The Mortgage Tax Law.

The mortgage tax law, which went
into effect last week, provides that a
person presenting a mortgage for rec
ord with the register of deeds is re-
quired to first present it to the county
treasurer, with the registry tax, and
after it is receipted by the treasurer
and countersigned by the. county
auditor, it will be accepted for record
by the register of deeds. The law
stipulates that on each mortgage fled
with the register of deeds a tax of
one-half of one per cent, or SO cents
on each 500 or major fraction thereof,
shall be paid. The tax is also levied
on executory contracts covering
trainers of real estate. The paying of
the mortgage tax exempts the mort.
gage from the assessment of personal
taxes.
If the owner of mortgage already
filed wishes to exempt the mortgage
from the assessment of personal taxes,
he may pay the registry fee and pre-
sent his receipt to the register of
deeds, who will make a notation on
the margin to the effect that the regis
try tax is paid. Owners of such mort
cages will be required to pay tax
only on the unpaid portions of them.
Although the law will be enforced
throughout the state it is believed in
some quarters that it will be invali-
dated later. Should the tax amend
ment submitted at the recent election
be declared lost as a result of the re-
count it will also knock out the mort
gage tax law. In that event those
who have paid the tax will have their
money refunded by the legislature, if
at all.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
PERSONAL TAX BASIS.

County Assessors Formulate Schedule for
Their Guidance.
The average basis fixed by the as
SCISSORS of Mile Laos county for the
assessment of personal property for
the year 1907 is as follows:
Horses, mules and asses.-One year
old, Sll; two-years old, S1S; three
years old and over, $50; stations, fine
bred mares and race horses, Sl2O.
Cattle, etc.-One year old, SIS; two
years old, So; COWS, S12; working
oxen, S18; all other cattle three years
old and over, SIS; sheep of all ages,
$3.50; hogs of all ages, $3.50: dogs
over six months old, SIS.
Miscellaneous Wagons, carriages,
sleighs and bicycles, SIS; sewing and
knitting machines, IS; watches and
clocks, 81: melodeons and organs, SIS;
pianofortes, $50.
No basis of valuation was fixed by
the assessors for jewe]ry, farm machin-
cry, household goods and numerous
other articles. Upon these things the
assessors will of course use their dis
erection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
TEACHERS MEETING
lille Laos County Association Holds
Highly Interesting Convention
- in Village of Milaca.
Meeting Addressed by Prominent Ed
ucators and Program Through
out of Marked Merit.

The Mile Laos County Teachers
association held it's final meeting of
the school year in the assembly
room of the high school building at
Milaca on Saturday, May 4. Prince
ton village was we'll represented,
nearly all of it's teachers being in
attendance, and among the rural
teachers but few were absent.
E. A. Bohannon, president of the
Duluth normal school and S. W. Gill
pin, superintendent of St. Louis
county, were among the visitors.
The number of teachers enrolled ex-
ceeded one hundred. This surpasses
any previous record of the organiza-
ton.
At the afternoon session the large
assembly hall was fairly packed with
teachers and visitors from Mile Laos
and adjoining counties. The pro-
gram, prepared by the Milaca commit
tee, ofawhich Miss Tompkins was
chairman, was highly praised by Wis
iting instructors.
Several choice selections were rem
dered by the ladies double quartet and
a vocal duet by high school students
was very much enjoyed. Mrs. Rolleff
Waller executed in admirable manner
two difficult piano numbers and Mr..
Schneider rendered a violin solo
which was received with much ap-
plause.
Miss Edwards model class showed
a high degree of training and she is
entitled to much credit for the pains
she has taken with her pupils.
President Bohannon addressed the
gathering upon the advantages of the
continuous sessions of the normal
school and his words apparently pro-
duced marked effect, as several teach
ers are considering the advisability of
attending the Duluth normal school
instead of summer schools during
vacation time.
! Superintendent Gilpin's subject was
"Modern Education" and he handled
it in a most masterful manner, bring
ing out many points of especial inter-
est to educators. Mr.. Giplin is
among the determined workers of Min
nesota for the upbuilding of country
schools.
Miss Hanson spoke on the subject,
"What a Teacher Should Be- It was
one of those short, epigrammatic pa
pers for which she is noted-brim
full of timely suggestions and partic-
ularly helpful to teachers.
W. S. Foster was booked for an ad-
dress, but was called away on profess
sional business and was therefore un-
able to be in attendance. Mr.. Foster
is an ardent school advocate and
many regrets were expressed at his
absence.
On the whole the meeting was the
most enthusiastic ever held in the
county and those who we're there
gathered much valuable information.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Entertain.

Professor and Mrs. Austin enter
tanned the high school teachers and
senior class at supper on Friday
evening. The table was decorated
with maroon and gold-the class
colors-and the numerous candles
upon the festal board were of similar
hue. Vocal and instrumental music,
guessing contests and a picture ex-
hibition entered into the evenings
amuSementS
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Twelve Pupils Will Graduate From Primo,
ton High School NAVAL

Twelve Pupils Will Graduate From Prince
ton High School May 81.
The commencement exercises of the
Princeton high school will be held in
the Methodist church at s O'Clock on
Friday evening, May 81. and the
baccalaureate sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. j. W. Heard in the
same edifce on Sunday evening, May
26, at s O'Clock.
Twelve pupils will graduate this
year. Vernon Dickey will be the val
edictorian, Beth Martin salutatorian,
and Herbert Zimmerman will deliver
an honorary Grafton. The standing
of these three students is, respectively,
81 4l-100 per cent, 80 27-1l2 per cent
and SO 4-10 per cent. Grover Umbe-
hooker is president of the graduating
class. =
The names of the twelve pupils who
will graduate are as follows: Vernon
Dickey, Ralph Whitney, Grover UNI
behocker, Herbert Zimmerman, Beth
Martin, Adena Carlson, Bertha
'Dugan, Ella Cotton, Eva Hatch, Belle
Grant, Stella Douglas, Lena Nachbar.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Mary's Scintillations.

Mary McFadden's "Sabbath Diver.
sions" column in the Duluth News
Tribune is always interesting and full
of good things, and here is bouquet
culled therefrom:
Bigheadedness is always accom-
panied by brain shrinkage.
When one must yield to circum-
stances, one might as we'll cultivate
grace.
The small man never looks so di.
minutive as when he is "dressed in a
little brief authority.''
When woman says: IT don't
CARE" you'll be justified. in feeling
sorry for her but not in expressing
your sympathy.
F. Marion Crawford isn't unselfish
enough to write for posterity. He
says that his principal anxiety is not
to write something that will live after
he is dead, but to write something
that will enable him to live while be is
on earth.
When an individual is guilty of
SANDER, he may make such restitution
as may be embraced in the confession
that he is liar, but when he tells the
bald fact of a harmful truth about his
neighbor, without knowing or reciting
the extenuating circumstance, he can
make no restitution-he is guilty of
the sin of detraction. And that's one
OF the most cowardly of the sins that
cry to Heaven for vengeance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Make Good Speed.

Judge Keith and S. S. Peterson
made a quick trip, in the latter's
automobile, to Cambridge and return
on Monday. They we're gone three
and one-half hours, and an hour of
that time was spent at a meeting of
the directors of the First National
bank of our sister village. Forty
miles in two hours and thirty minutes
over sandy roads is going some. Mr..
Keith reports that the deposits of the
First National Bank of Cambridge
exceed $3.50, 200.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Mirror for Automobiles.

The latest accessory for the auto
mobile is small mirror set in a
strong frame and suitably protected
at the back, and placed where the
driver can watch it. The mirror en-,
ables the occupants of car to see
what is coming from behind without
turning the head. Are you aware
that the daily use of golden grain
belt beer will aid your digestion,
steady your nerves and build you up
physically? Order of your nearest
dealer or be supplied by Henry Veidt,
Princeton. "
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
IN REGULAR SESSION
Council Adopts Ordinance Establishing
Grade of Streets and Avenues
and Orders 1t Printed.
Contract Awarded to l.. Wicen for In.
staIlation of Four Catch Basins
at Points Designated.

The regular meeting of the village
council was held on Monday evening
and all members we're. present. After
the reading of the minutes of previous
meetings a big stack of bills was read
and passed upon.
'Swan Olson appeared before the
council and asked permission to erect
sheet-iron shed on the northwest
corner of lot 2, block 6, townsite of
Princeton. The request was granted.
The matter of establishing grade
for streets and avenues was fully dis
cussed and an ordinance introduced
covering the same. Upon motion the
ordinance was adopted and the re-
corder instructed to have the
same published in the Princeton
Union.
The bond of John Peterson, village
treasurer, was presented, read and ac-
cepted. The amount of such bond
is Sc, 1000.
A sealed bid was read for the con-
struction of catch basins as advertised
in the Union. This bid was. pre-
sented by Louis Wicen, who offered to
put in the necessary catch basins at
S45 each and one manhole for $40.
A motion was made and adopted to
strike from the original list of pro-
posed catch basins the one at the Van
Alstein corner. The bid of Louis
Wicen was then accepted and the re-
corder ordered to place the contract.
Upon motion it was ordered that
new bedding be purchased for the
village lookup.
The sidewalk committee, Messrs.
Stanley and Jones, were instructed to
notify all persons whose sidewalks
were defective to repair the same on
penalty of prosecution.
President Woodcock brought up the
matter of grading the elevation upon
which the sidewalk alongside of Mrs.
Rines' property on First street rests.
He thought that the village should re-
move the earth from such elevation
free of charge to Mrs. Rines. After
short discussion it was decided to
consult the village attorney as to the
legality of the proposed move.
Fire Chief Fredricks appeared be-
fore the council and asked that sundry
repairs be made on the fire apparatus.
Upon motion he was given PERMISSION
to have the necessary repairs made.
c. A. Jack and Magnus Sjoblom in
behalf of themselves and other prop
erty owners on the west side of Main
street, requested the council to grant
permission to increase to twelve feet
the width of the sidewalk from the
Evens' corner to the Townsend corner.
A motion was thereupon made by
Recorder Stanley that an ordinance
be drafted providing that all sidewalks
on the west side of Main street from
Evens' corner to the Roos corner be
not more or less than twelve feet in
width. The motion prevailed.
Clarence Hill appeared before the
council and asked that the time upon
which his license commenced be
changed to a later date as the New
bert building would not be ready for
occupancy upon the day stipulated
therein. Mr.. Hill was informed that
an extension of time could not be
granted but that a refundment could
be made.
There being no other business be-
fore the council, the body adjourned
to Friday evening, May 10.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Rice Engages In Forestry.

George Rice recently conceived the
idea that he would plant a number of
apple trees in the lower left-hand
corner of his Frogtown estate. He
consequently ordered saplings of the
Baldwin, russell, wealthy and crab
varieties. On Monday a car billed to
George E. Rice,' arrived from
Rochester, N. Y, and upon breaking
the seal George discovered that it was
full of trees ranging in circumference
from that of lead pencil to baseball
bat. There were prickly ash, jack
oak, persimmon, yew, poplar, syca-
more, beech and uncomfortable elm,
besides six apple trees of the bitter
sweet variety. George has decided to
keep the trees and to plant forest in
stead OF an orchard, but he says he'll
be dodgasted if he pays the freight.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Judge KeIth's Synopsis of Laws.

Judge Keith has kindly prepared
for the U ion a brief synopsis of
laws enacted at the recent session of
the legislature which may prove of in
terest to our readers:
Prohibiting the erection of spite
fences.
New ditch law-town, county and
judicial.
Giving county attorneys not to
exceed 1000 contingent fund.
Authorizing village boards to ap-
point inspectors, of electric and water
meters. .... -.
Authorizing all villages to frame
their own charters.
Authorizing county commissioners
to change name of any town on petit
ton of IS per cent of persons voting
at last general election.
Requiring all persons in village
supplying milk or cream from more
than three COWS to pay a license fee
of s1.O0.
Public examiner may exam
inc books, records and accounts of
school district, town and village
officers upon request of county COM
missioners.
Wife may convey her separate prop
erty by deed.
Nurses must have license and be
registered.
Several columns of new insurance
laws. More than one can read and
digest in a week.
County commissioners to purchase
ditching machines on petition of 10
per cent of voters of county.
Actual and necessary travelling
expenses Of school superintendent to
be paid by county.
Counties, towns, villages and school
districts can issue bonds to the state
to raise money for any lawful pur-
pose.
Villages may create water, light
and power commissioners.
Appropriation of $4,000 for high
ways, 81, 400 to be expended between
Milaca and Mile Laos lake.
Counties shall pay half the cost
OF bridges in towns and villages un-
der certain conditions.
All stations kept for service must
be repiStered
An act authorizing the appoint
ment OF county superintendent and
town inspectors of highways, and
abolishing township road overseers.
The reciprocal demurrage law pro-
vides in substance that railroad com
panies shall provide cars Y hours
after demand is made for same nv
shipper.
No dead body may hereafter be
buried without a permit from the
health officer of the village or town
clerk of the town, as the case may be.
This law is now in force and applies
to deaths from all causes and of per-
sons of all ages. Undertakers and
all persons in charge of burials are
charged with a strict observance of
this law under a heavy penalty.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Split Log Drag.


Several Of our exchanges tell of the
efficiency Of the split-log drag in i'm
proving streets and highways in their
vicinity. In the thriving city of Hib-
bling recently two gentlemen were dis
cussing the claims made for the split
log drag and as result a drag was
Immediately manufactured out of an
oak log and the Mesaba Ore says the
test on the streets of that city was
very satisfactory. The efficiency OF
this simple continuance as road
member has been successfully demon
strated time and againsand the wonder
is thatait is not more generally used.
There are several roads in this vicin.
ity that would be greatly benefited by
an occasional application of the split.
log drag road across the Baldwin
fats for instance. A hundred split
log drags could be furnished for less
than road grader costs. Why not
try a few of the drags?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
Will Benefit ONLY the Trust.

Some German has discovered way
to make clothes out of paper, but that
won't benefit anybody in this country
except the paper trust.-St. Paul Dis
patch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-05-09
manner.

Foley Northumberland @ 0 OIL
Princeton.... ........0 0 0 0 2 @ x-2
1st on balls, Off Moynihan 2, off Lateral 2
Struck out, by Moynihan IS, by Lateral 3.
Sacrifice hits, Cordiner, Moynihan. Umpire,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-15

Pattern No. 5935.-Every woman
whether she has to do the work about
the house or not will find use for
simple, practical work apron, such as
the one here pictured. 1t slips on
and off easily and is the simplest Of
garments to make. Besides it is in
finitely attractive and becoming with
its long lines and square cut neck.
The usual apron materials are suit
able for reproduction such as linen,
gingham, Holland and percale. The
medium size will require three and
three-eighths yards Of 36-inch mate
rial. Sizes for small, medium and
large.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number OF pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-15
nARYs ECZEMA GREW WORSE.
Hospitals and Doctors Could Not Re-
lieve Him-But Cuticura Remedies
Speedy, Permanent Cure.

Eczema appeared when our baby
was three months old. We applied to
several doctors and hospitals, each OF
which gave us something different
every time, but nothing brought relief.
At last, one of our friends recommend
ed to us Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. A few days afterwards i'm
provement could be noted. Since then
we have used nothing but Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and now
the baby is six months old and is quite
cured. All that we used was one cake
of Cuticura Soap and two boxes Cuti-
cura Ointment, costing in all $1.25. G..
F. Kara, 343 East 65th Street, New
York, March 80, 1906"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-15
THE FACULTIES OF JUSTICE.
Blind, Perhaps, But No Reasonable
Proof of Deafness Also.

Judge Harlan, who lives up on the
hill, was a passenger on Fourteenth
street car the other day and was seat
ed next to couple of clerks who were
deeply interested in some discussion,
which caused one of them to raise his
voice to quite high pitch, says the
Washington Star. This appeared to
make the other man rather cautious,
as he glanced warily around to see
If any one was listening to the talk
of his friend. At this moment he dis
covered the presence of the dignified
justice and turning hastily to his loud
talking comrade, he said: For
heavens sake, lower your voice; you
may have heard that justice is blind
but that doesn't necessarily mean
that it's deaf Also" Whether Judge
Harlan heard the remark it is i'm
possible to state, yet, all the same, a
calm smile fitted over his face at
the conclusion of the young fellows
admonition to his friend.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-15

Pattern No. 5924.-The new designs
in underwear show the same change
In style to be noted in the outside gar
ments. AS the waist line is consider
ably higher than it was, close-fitting
corset cover will be found essential to
many of the new modes. The one shown
is fitted by darts, underarm and side
back seams, which gives smooth
adjustment to the figure. Many of the
imported corset covers are made very
plain, just dainty ruffle of narrow
lace finishing the edge of the neck
and the short puff sleeves; or If the
sleeve is not used, the lace Is sewed
to the armhole. The neck can be cut
either round or square. Cambria,
long-cloth, linen and dimity are used
for the making. For 36-inch bust
measure one and three-eighths yards
of 36-inch material will be required.
Sizes for 80, "a, SO, 3S, 40, AZ and "A
inches bust measure.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-15

Art to Conceal cleverness.
The greatest art of clever woman
is to know how to conceal her clever.
ness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-15
PLEASANT SUMMER.
Right Food the Cause.

. A Wis. woman says:
'I was run down and weak, troubled
with nervousness and headache for the
last six years. The least excitement
would make me nervous and cause
severe headache.
"This summer / have been eating
Grape-Nuts regularly and feel better
than for the six past years.
II am not troubled with headache
and nervousness, and weigh mor~ than
| ever have before in my life. gained
lbs. in one week"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, The
Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
There's Reason"