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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
JULY 1 AT THE LAKES
Crowds From Princeton and Sur
rounding Country Patronize
II. B. Pratt's Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grants Summer Resort
at Sandy Lake Visited by a
Number of Picnickers.

Princeton made no attempt at a
formal celebration of the Fourth al
though the small boys kicked up their
usual capers with frecrackers, mud
cans and other noise producers.
Mr.. Pratt had made announcement
that the day would be appropriately
observed at his pretty summer resort,
Elk Lake Park, and Mr.. Grant had
advertised picnic at Central Park,
on the shores of beautiful Sandy lake.
Thus the people of Princeton, for the
most part, decided to spend the day
at one of these two places, and as a
result both parks we're we'll patron
lied, the largest crowd, however, be-
ing attracted to Elk Lake.
In consequence of the inc1ement
weather which prevailed upon the
morning of the Fourth Mr.. Pratt
found it impossible to adhere to the
racing part of the program which he
had arranged, and the ball games ad-
vertised were reluctantly dispensed
with on account of the failure of the
teams which promised to prepare the
grounds to adhere to such promise.
Mr.. Pratt did his best, however, to
entertain the visitors and every one
in the vast throng present in the af-
ternoon and evening was we'll salts
fed with the program.
In addition to the afternoon and
evening dances two gasoline launches
made trips upon the beautiful lake
and every rowboat, of which Mr..
Pratt has large number, was at all
times engaged. Capt. Bulls also
took parties of friends upon the lake
in his catamaran.
All in all the day was pleasurable
one at Elk Lake park and the great
assemblage of people was orderly
and we'll behaved.
At Central park, Sandy lake, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Grant entertained mum.
Der of people at picnic and put forth
their best efforts to provide amuse-
ment for the visitors. The merry-go-
round and photograph were "going
ito all day long and Independence
day throughout was celebrated in most
appropriate form.
Big strings of fish were captured in
both Elk and Sandy lakes on the
Fourth. >..-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Important If True.

A well-informed St. Paul man, one
who knows what he is. talking about,
writes: 81 firmly believe a north and
south road (G. NJ will tap Mile Laos
lake at or near Isle inside of year.
I am not at liberty to give the source
of my information, but it is reliable.
I predict that the banner town of the
lake region will be located at the
point where the north and south
road touches Mile Lacs.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
An Old Subscriber,

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Denniston of
GAINESVILLE, Wis, are here on a visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Galley and will
remain for some time. In looking
over the first subscription book used
by the Union we find that the third
name on the D page is that of "Mrs.
j. A. Denniston, GAINESVILLE, Wis,
Jan. l, 1871" For more than 80
years Mrs. Denniston has been receiv-
ing the U n o n regularly every week
and there are no arrearages. That is
a good record for both Mrs. Dennis
ton and the q Mon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Farewell Party to Misses Patterson.

On Monday evening the Epworth
league gave a farewell party at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. F.. S.
Walker in Greenbush in honor of
Misses Helen and Mary Patterson
who, with their mother, will shortly
leave Princeton for Seattle, Wash.
The occasion was one of much enjoy
ment, games being played and a
dainty luncheon served. It is with
much reluctance that the many young
friends of Misses Helen and Mary
Patterson see them depart.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11

1t does seem as if it should be pos
sible to organize an agricultural soci-
ETY. here in Princeton that would build
up a fair second to none in the state
outside of the state fair. Princeton is
centrally located in the midst of a
fairly good farming territory and can
draw from four counties Mile Laos,
Benton. Sherburne and Isanti. The
state aid now amounts to $500 an
nually, and with proper management
there is no reason why we should not
be successful in building up an annual
fair that would be a credit to all
identified with it. In addition there is
no reason why monthly fair for the
sale Of livestock could not be held on
the fair grounds. Other towns have
successful monthly fairs, why not
Princeton? Let the court house hall
be crowded next Monday afternoon
with farmers and business men, and
before adjournment every dollar of
stock necessary should be pledged.
Under the circumstances the fairs
held in Princeton heretofore have
been as good as could reasonably be
expected. The managers have la
bored under many disadvantages.
But with permanent grounds, owned
by the association, neat and commo-
dious barns and buildings, liberal
premiums and proper management a
vast improvement can be effected and
the attendance can be doubled and
trebled. Then a monthly fair for the
sale of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs
would be great convenience to
farmers. If a regular monthly market
was established those who had live
stock to sell would find plenty of com
petitive buyers present at the. sales.
The few horse sales held here brought
increased business to our merchants
and it is reasonable to presume that
regular monthly market day for all
kinds of live stock, conducted on the
square, would prove of still greater
benefit to both the farmers and mer-
chants.
A few have already pledged Is per
cent of the amount necessary to make
the annual and monthly fair project
success, surely the other IS per cent
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
DEATHS AT LONG SIDING.
Mrs. NJ j. Stone and the Infant Son of MI
and Mrs. Chas. Walker.

and Mrs. Chas. Walker.
On Monday, July s, Mrs. Mary j.
Thornton-Stone died at Long Siding
after sickness of one year and was
buried in the cemetery on the north
side on the following day. Rev. j..
W. Heard conducted the funeral serv-
ice. Mrs. Stone was Sc years of age.
She is survived by eight children,
viz. Mrs. A. E. Snow, Mrs. Geo..
Hurley, Mrs. Dora knight, Miss Edna
Stone. and VIM. Stone of Long Siding:
Charles Stone, Abraham Stone and
Mrs. G. Taylor of Montana.
Burton r. Walker, the infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker, died
on July s at Long Siding, aged 1 year
and 3 months. The remains were IN
tered in the north side cemetery on
July 9, Rev. J. W. Heard officiating.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Annual School Meetings.

Annual school meetings on the even
ing OF Saturday, July 20, at o'clock.
IN the Princeton village independent
district two trustees are to be chosen
to succeed Messrs. r. D. Byers and
J. j. Skahen, whose terms expire
August /. We have heard no objec-
tions urged against either Mr.. Byers
or Mr.. Skahen and in all probability
they will be their own successors.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
THE COUNTY BOARD
Semi. Annual Convention of Mile Laos
County Commissioners Held on
nonday and Tuesday.
Taxes Voted for Year 1907, Petitions
Considered and Much Other
Business Disposed of.

The Mile Laos county board of
commissioners convened in regular
semi-annual session at the court house
on Monday and completed it's work in
two days, adjourning on Tuesday
evening. All members of the board
occupied their seats, viz, John Dali
chow, L. S. Libby, c. E. Erickson,
o. 81. Uglem and T. E. Potts.
The petition of John E. Foote and
others was one of the most important
matters considered by the board.
This petition asked that public ditch
mo. y known as the Silver lake ditch
be constructed from said Silver lake
to the Rum river. Attorney Mcmillan
represented the petitioners, and after
hearing by the board of the testi-
mony of those who favored and those
who were opposed to such proposition.
RS. Chapman was appointed engineer
to survey and report to the commits
sioners upon such proposed ditch.
Three viewers we're also selected, viz,
A. c. Wilkes, Milaca; E. P. Grow,
Greenbush, and A. G. Smith, Prince
ton.
A petition from VIM. Cole and
others praying for a new school dis
trict out of districts 4, 5, 6, and
was read and August - set as the day
upon which hearing on such petition
be had.
Plats for the townsites of Wahkon
and Onamia were presented for
the boards approval by c. A. Camp
bell of Minneapolis, and after care
full examination such approval was
granted and the plats filed with the
register of deeds.
The uncollected personal property
tax list for the year 1906 was revised
by the board and the taxes consid-
cred uncollectible ordered Cancelled.
Instructions were given for the issu-
ance of citations in the case of the re-
tmainder. .s<S=---5- e--- 'e.s
Ditch No. 3, in the town of Milo,
was accepted by the county commits
sioners and a final settlement was
made with the contractors, Wicen &
Hoglund.
Application was made by D. F. Nc
Kercher for correction of assessment
and abatement of 1906 taxes on lot II,
block 2, Swanson's addition to Mil
AGA. The board recommended the
same for approval to the tax commits
sion.
The tax levy for 1907 was fixed as
follows: Revenue fund, s12, 900: poor
fund, $4,000: road and bridge fund,
$1,000.
1t was voted by the board to make
application to the state for loan of
$500 to meet the expenses incurred
in locating and establishing ditch No.
3 and for further loan of $4,000 for
a like purpose on ditch No. 4.
The sum Of 5000 was appropriated
from the county revenue fund and
transferred to the incidental fund for
the payment of postage. etc., by
county officers.
A hearing on the petition of Henry
Hess, who asks to be set off from
school district 5 to 7 will come up on
August Is.
A number of bills were audited and
the board adjourned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Terrell on Western Ton

Mr.. and Mrs. W. 81. Terrell leave
Minneapolis today for a tour of the
Pacific coast towns and expect to re-
main away a month or six weeks.
They contemplate visiting Seattle,
Portland, Vancouver, Juneau, Sitka
and other points ere they return. Mr..
and Mrs. J. 81. Terrell of St. Paul,
who arrived here on Monday, will re-
side in Mr.. and Mrs. ". 81. Ferrell's
house during their absence. Mrs. W.
II. Terrell left for Minneapolis yester-
day and her husband will meet her
there today.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
can be raised at the meeting next

an be raised at the meeting ne
[onday.
In this connection the follow
erses credited to the Chicago r.
rd-Herald are appropriate:
Do you know there's lots O. people
Setting round in every town,
Growth like broody chicken,
Knockin' every good thing down:
Don't you be that kind O cattle.
Cause they amt no use on earth,
You just be booster rooster, -...
Grow and boost for all you're worth.
If your town needs boostin' booster,
Don't hold back and wait to see
If some other feller's willin
Sail right in. this country's free:
No ones got mortgage on it.
It's just yours as much as his,
If your town is shy on boosters
You get in the boostin biz.
If things don't just seem to suit you,
An the world seems kinder wrong,
What's the matter with boostin'
Just to help the thing along:
Cause if things should stop goin'.
We'd be in sorry plight.
You just keep that horn BLOWN.
Boost er up with all your might
If you see some Teller tryin'
For to make some project go.
You can boost it up trife,
That's you're cue to let him know
That you're not goin' to knock it,
Just because it amt your shout,
But you're going to boost a little.
Cause he's got the best thing out.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Farmers Must Think and Act for Them.
selves.

Farmers Must Think and Act for Them
selves.
Farmers are too apt to think that
there are only few specially Or
dained people who are able to do
things. This is not true. Farmers
can do many things for themselves if
they will but try. They must learn to
think and to act for themselves, how
ever. They must be able to recognize
business proposition when they see
it, and they must be willing to risk
something. The man from Missouri
may be all right in his way, but he
never builds railroads, nor constructs
irrigation projects, nor tunnels noun
tains. A man must have some imagi-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Feminine Nerve.

There are nervous women: there are
hyper-nervous women. But women SO
nervous that the continual rustic of
silk skirt makes them nervous no;
there are no women so nervous as
that Fliegende Blaetter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-07-11
Professor Austin Resipns.

Professor Austin resigned the SUI
perintendency of the Princeton public
schools this morning to accept busi-
ness position with the New Prague
Milling company.
Middletown transcript., 1907-10-05
COMING WEDDING

Miss Sara Cochran, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard r. Cochran will be married
on next Monday, October 9TH to Mr..
John Franklin PluRmer, Of Salisbury,
North Carolina. The ceremony will be
performed at high noon, by Rev. A. z.
Clay, rector OF St. Anne's P. E. Church,
in the prfsence Of the members Of the
family and a few friends. The house
will be trimmed with ferns, asparagus
and golden rod. Miss Helen Cochran
shallcross, niece Of the BRIDE will play the
wedding march and another niece, Miss
Mae ShalIcross will be flower girl and will
wear white French organdie. The brides
gown will be a dark blue broadcloth,
handsomely braided, with hat to match
and she will carry brides prayer book.
Nuncheon will be given at noon. The
grobm is book-keeper in the First
National Bank Of Salisbury, N. G. The
bride and groom will be ''at home' in
Salisbury, N. G., after November lst.
Among the guests will be: Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard A. Pool, Of McDonongh; Mr.. and
Mrs. W. o. Shallcross, Misses Helen and
Mae ShaIlcross, Misses Retta and Lydia
Meyer, Of Trenton, N. j.. Mrs. Annie
Leckner, Of Philadelphia; Miss May Nor
gan, of Chestertown, Md; Mr.. Scott
Starr, Of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
M. Cochran and Miss Dora Price, Of Mid
dletown.
An interesting fact in connection with
this wedding is that it will be the thirty
eighth anniversary Of the marriage Of the
parents Of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran will give re-
ception this Saturday evening from s to
IL O'Clock in honor Of the bride-elect
About one hundred invitations have been
sent out and the house will be prettily
decorated with plants, ferns, asparagus
and golden rod, with candles burning
among the ferns. Mrs. Joseph Griffith,
Mrs. John G. Sites, Miss Adele Cochran,
Miss Laura Willis, Miss Lydia Cochran
and Miss Ethel Brady will assist in
serving ices, cake, coffee, nuts and candy.
Middletown transcript., 1907-10-05
cEcILToN

Mr.. II. Rndd. Sr., spent one day last
week in Wilmington.
w Isnrnham, Of Middletown, spent
Monday here with friends.
Mrs. Storr, OF Baltimore, is visiting i,pi
daughter, Mrs. M. R. Black.
j. +. Schrack, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing I,ls sister, Mrs. S. w. Lusby.
Mrs. John O. Msnlove spent SUNDAY
with her father, Mr.. Joseph Manlove
Mrs. Jennie Clark was the gnpst ltr
brother, Mr.. James Smith, on Sunday.
Miss Lidie MiIlikan was the gurst ol
Mrs. Clayton Telnpleman. on Tuesday
Messrs. Thomas Hall, John Black aud
Albert Watts spent Monday in Piiiade'-
phia.
Harry Budd, Jr.. OF Wilmington, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his parents
here.
Mrs. Ii. Budd and niece, Miss Alverta
Ferguson, spent last Saturday with reia,
tiyes in Chesapeake City.
Mr.. Harry Clark, wife and children, Of
near Earleville, were the guests Of Miss
Matte Vandegrift on Sunday.
Clifford and Frederick Hoover have
been spending few days of this week in
Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Mrs. Dickerson and daughter, OF near
Delaware City, have been visiting her
parents, Mr.. John Taylor and vile.
Mr.. George Boyles and wife, Of Kent
County, Md, were the guests Of her par
ents, j. A. Smith and wife, on Sunday.
Mr.. R. w. BIackway, wife and son
have been spending several days this
week with relatives and friends in Lank-
ford, Nd.
Middletown transcript., 1907-10-05
DUER-coRsIr NUPT1ALs

DR.. Edward L. Duer, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Louise Corbit Of Odessa, were
married at noon Thursday, at the home
of the BRIDES father in Odessa, in the
presence Of immediate relatives. The off,
ciating clergyman was the Rev. W.. ".
Louderbough, OF Salem, N. j., Presby-
terian Clergyman.
About fifty guests, who comprised
the immediate relatives, we're present.
The bride was unattended, but DR..
Duer was attended by DR.. Malcolm Coun-
Gill, Of Bryn Mawr, his son-in-law, as
groomsman. Following the nuptials a
reception was held. DR., and Mrs. Duer
after their wedding trip, will reside at No.
1906 Locust street, Philadelphia.
The brides father, Daniel W. Corbit
is one of the best known residents of the
county. He is trustee OF the New Castle
County Workhouse. below Wilmington
and a trustee of Delaware College, al
| Newark. The brides mother was sistel
of ex-senator Higgins. An uncle, Johr
c. Higgins, is United States Consul a
Dundee, Scotland. Governor Lea. and
Judge spruance. are relatives Of the bride
Doctor Duer ID chief Of the obstetrica
department at the Presbyterian Hospita
and has large practice. He was gradu
ated from Yale in 1857, and from th,
Medical Department of the University o
Pennsylvania inj 1850 During the Ciyi
War be was an assistant surgeon of th'
Union Army. He il member of th'
Union League. pnivefsity, Rittenhous
and Country Clubs, and WAS formerl.
president Of the Philadelpnia Medica
Club.
Middletown transcript., 1907-10-05
MRS. LAKES LECTURE
The Opera House Crowded and Every.
body Delighted

body Delighted
One day this week, this question was
asked someone on the street Why doni
you. have a man lecture instead of a
iwoman2'' The reply was We will have
a man next week, but just now we must
lave woman. OF course you can not
expect her to be the equal OF a man lec-
threr but she will do the best she can. s
WE'LL to say we can not expect Mrs. Lake
to equal man lecturer seems now to be
iaony in the fullest sense of the word.
Never in our recollection has there been
al lecturer on the events of the day, in
this town, who is the superior OF Mrs
Lake. We can think OF none whom we
consider her equal. We cannot begin to
tell OF her lecture, it is quite beyond US.
What she said was the truth, the plain
unvarnished truth and surely no one who
heard her will venture to contradict or
deny one word of her talk.
Mrs. Lake is Vice-President OF the
Catholic Total Abstinence Society OF the
United States. Her home is in St. Louis,
Mo-, and for twenty years she has been
in public work. First in labor circles aud
in work among the laboring classes.
When she was left widow, nearly thirty
years ago, Mrs. Lake was compelled TO
earn living for her small children and
wentlin mill TO work. There she be-
came interested in the laboring classes
and since that time she has done what
she could for their benefit. She has been
brought here by the Local Option Conn
mittee and is going through the State
speaking in the interest of temperance
during this campaign. Mrs. Lake is an
Irish woman and is not afraid to tell i.
She has the ready Irish wit and the
equally ready word Of patbos.
Thel Opera House was crowded on
Thursday evening and the audience ap-
plauded often during the evening
Messrs. Collision and Shapey, of
Smyrna, Albert L. Massey Of Dover, J. A.
suydabl aud $. Z. Massey Of this town
formed the orchestra, with Miss Lena
Pleasanton at the piano, and rendered
some delightful music. Mr.. Herman
Taylor, Of Dover, so well known as
singer, favored the audience withtwo fine
selections, 'Too late" and ''The saloon
must ao.'' The audience, with Mr..
Taylor hs leader, sang My Delaware"
and .'No License wins the Day"
Middletown transcript., 1907-10-05
ST. GEORGES

Edward Gam was in Wilmington OF
Saturday.
Bayard Heiry spent Wednesday il
Wilmington.
Walter Smith spent part Of the weel
in Wilmington.
Mrs. Herbert Hopkins was in Delaware
City one day this week.
John Swartz and Herbert Givens speni
Saturday in Wilmington.
DR.. ]. r. Milligan is attending the
Presbytery in Wilmington.
Frank Hill is spending sometime will
friends near Corner Ketch.
Mr. Kraus spent Saturday and Sunday
at his home in Henry Clay.
Mrs. Peterson and three children are
spending:a week in Philadelphia.
Miss Elinor Peterson is in Philadelphia
undergoing an operation for her eyes.
Miss Mary Cannon was the guest of hel
grandmother in Kirkwood on Sunday.
Miss Marion Hill spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hill.
Miss Anna Gray was entertained or
Thursday by her uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl
L. Gray.
Miss Hannah Hastings was the guest
OF her mother at Kirkwood from Friday
until Monday,
Miss Olivia Paynter, of Philadelphia,
spent two days this week with her father
James Fl. Paynter.
Mrs. Thomas Poulter and two sons, o
London, England, are guests of George
Vincent and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cleaver were tie
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Reynolds
near Kirkwood, Saturday.
Bayard Heisel, Of Delaware City, wal
the guest Of his mother, Mrs. Marthf
Heisel, one day this week.
The Misses Agnes and Sallie Laws, o.
Porter, visited their sister, Mrs. James
Roberts, one day this week.
Mrs. George Hill returned on Friday
after spending several days with Mrs
Gertrude Fritts, in Wilmington.
Clement Cannon has resigned his posi-
tion in Hildebrand lumber yard, and hal
been succeeded by Turner Wilson.
Miss Myrtle Swartz returned to PauIs
boro, N. j., on Thursday. after a week
visit to her father, John Swartz an(
family.
They. held the first business meeting
on Wednesday evening at the home Q
the president, Mrs. James Gam, with
| good attendance.
| The ladies Of the Presby terian Chnrcl
will hold their annual sale of the old IN
new. The sale begins October 18th an
will continue for ten days.
The Epworth League Of the III. Z
Church held reception at the home {
| Mrs Edgar Swan on Tuesday evening
1t was largely attended and thorough
enjoyed by all.
Middletown transcript., 1907-10-05
ODESSA

! Oliver c. Stevens is spending this weel
in New York State.
Mrs. Arthur Giles, Of Washington, D.
c., is visiting friends in town.
George w. Heldmyer is spending this
week with friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Theodore Long is spending this
week with relatives in Wilmington.
Miss Mae 0rrelie. Of Norristowil. Pa,
is spending this week with her aunt here.
Fenimore Douglas and William Craig
were visitors in Wilmington on Saturday
last.
Mrs. NJ. V. Burgess, of Ridley Park, is
visiting at the home Of D. W. Corbit and
family.
Mrs. J. Hantey, Of Philadelphia, is
spending sometime at the home OF Mrs.
A. E. Appleton.
Miss Louise T. VanDyke, OF Ridley
Park, is being entertained this week BY
the Misses Townsend.
Mrs. William Gremihinger has returned
home, after spending this week with
friends in PhiIadeIphia.
Mrs. /. 6. Webb and daughters. Ethel
and Emily. spent one day this week with
friends in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Louderbongh,
Of Salem, N. J., are spending sometime al
the home of ]. w. Watkins and family.
Mrs. John Corbit and little daughter
are spending this week at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. Joseph L. Gibson and
wife.
The Odessa and Matthews Corner
Schools will hold "bake," on this
Saturday. afternoon, from 1.30 to q
o'clock, at the local school. Cakes, rolls,
pies bread, biscuits and home made
candies will be for sale. Everyone /
invited to come and bring their friends.