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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Princeton and vicinity, and in fact
the entire northwest, had taste of rea |
old fashioned winter weather last
Sunday; it showed and blowed great
gales all day. It was day unfit for
man or beast to be abroad. The merI
curry has lowered close to and below
the zero mark ever since:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

The many friends of Mrs. Robert
Clark, who has been sick for the past
two weeks, will be glad to learn that
she is on a fair wav toward recovery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

We bought the entire sample line of
G. Sommers & Co., toys and Christ
mas goods, which will be sold at a
half of their value at Marks Great
Bargain Store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

A daughter arrived at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs, G. I. Staples yesterday
morning, which makes three Of a kind.
George was a triae disappointed at
first as ne had prayed for son and
heir, but he took the matter philo-
sophically and remarked, tWel1, /
can adopt a boy if I so desire.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

M. S. Rutherford & Co. will loan
you money on your farm at the lowest
rate OF interest. We give liberal pay
ment privileges. l9-tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Troumbley of Osseo,
who were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E..
G. Rehaume and family for week, re-
turned to their home on Tuesday,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

You cannot afford to miss the con-
cert at the Acknowledgement tomorrow
night.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

For farm loans go to Robt. 81.
King. He gives lowest rates, best
terms and quick service. Soft
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

A carload of apples has been re-
ceived at 7. F. Scheen's warehouse
which will be retailed at 50 and Is
cents per bushel. 4S-4tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Wanted, two young men, also three
young ladies to work for board while
attending Vath's Business College.
Come or write at once Lewis 81.
Vath, st. Cloud, MINI. 1926
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Karl F. Hoppe and son, Charles,
came up from Minneapolis on
Wednesday Of last week and returned
on Friday. The first named, whose
wife recently died in this village, is
now making his home with his son.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Attorney G. Fl. Mackenzie of
Onamia had two cases in the Justice
courts here last week and handled
them like a veteran in the profession.
AS the Union predicted, Mac is
making good
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09
MARKET REPORT

The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Rev. George A. Swertfager arrived
here on Saturday evening for a few
days visit with friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Minneapolis, Wednesday evening"
Wheat, No. hard, S1.10; No. l Nor
thern, $1.l0: No. 2 Northern, $1.OS.
White Oats, 4Oac; No. 3, 3Sac.
Rye, 40a@7l4c.
Flax, No. l, ST. $50.
Corn, No. 3 Yellow, 604c.
Barley, 52c(062c.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Fancy pineapples, deliciously
favored kind, 20 cents each at the
California Fruit Store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

noon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09
Nelson 3 photos please the people.

Good apples, so cents per bushel,.
at T. F. Scheen's warehouse. 48-4tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

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Nelson 3 photos please the people.
For sale, 100 cords of stovewood.
Apply to F. G, Cater. 47-tfco
Good apples, SO cents per bushel,
at T. F. Scheen's warehouse. 48-4tc
r. L. Bartholomew was in the twin
cities on business the first part Of the
week.
G. A. Galley was in the cities on
business for his firm the first part of
the week.
Thos. E. Potts OF Lawrence was
here on business before the county
board on Tuesday.
Fancy pineapples, a deliciously
favored kind, 20 cents each at the
California Fruit Store.
Rev. George A. Swertfager arrived
here on Saturday evening for few
days visit with friends.
For farm loans go to Robt. 81.
King. He gives lowest rates, best
terms and quick service. Soft
Tom Post was out yesterday with
the village scraper leveling the snow
on the streets of the village.
- Il
Don't miss the great reduction sale
on cloaks, suits and sovercoats at
Marks Great Bargain Store.
Elmer Bigelow and George Rice did
some good work with their snow plows
about town on Monday morning.
Harry Van de Riet of Pease
attended the meeting of the board of
county commissioners on Tuesday.
If you want to sell or rent your
land call on or write to Uglem Co. at
Long Siding. They have a number
of inquiries for land. 23-tf
Rev. Otto Strauch will hold services
in the German language at the
Swedish Lutheran church on Sunday
afternoon at o. lock.
r. I. Hawkins, Milaca, pays as
high as II cents a pound for calf
skins; other hides in proportion.
References: Either bank. Attic
A postal sent to R.. I. Hawkins,
Milaca, will bring information re-
garding furs and hides. Have you
ever sold to him. Try him once.
Attic
We bought the entire sample line of
G. Sommers & Co., toys and Christ
mas goods, which will be sold at a I
half of their value at Marks Great |
Bargain Store.
Wanted, two young men, also three
young ladies to work for board while
attending Vath's Business College.
Come or write at once Lewis a..
Vath, st. Cloud, MINI. 1926
Attorney C. 81. Mackenzie of
Onamia had two cases in the Justice
courts here last week and handled
them like a veteran in the profession.
AS the Union predicted, Mac is
making good.
Karl F. Hoppe and son, Charles,
came up from Minneapolis on
Wednesday of last week and returned
on Friday. The first named, whose
wife recently died in this village, is
now making his home with his son.
Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday of the
month, as these are the only days you
will find Nelson, the famous photo
grapher from Anoka, at his studio in
Princeton. 2-tf
Some of the rural carriers succeeded,
by persistent efforts, in making their
regular trips on Monday, but others
were unable to penetrate the heavy
snowdrifts. We're we engaged in that
pursuit we would not have attempted
to deliver mail upon that day.
Miss Harriet Hollands class of
expression will give an entertainment
consisting of readings, Japanese
drill and play at Brands opera
house on Wednesday evening, De-
cember- Is. Miss Mildred Stadswell,
pianist, of Minneapolis will assist.
49-2tc
Judge D. B. Searle's many friends
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

r. L. Bartholomew was in the twin
cities on business. the first part OF the
week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

Thos. E. Potts of Lawrence was
here on business before the county
board on Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-12-09

G. A. Galley was in the cities on
business for his firm the first part of
the week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
METHODIST EVENING MEET
INGS WELL ATTENDED

The special Sunday evening meet
ings at the Methodist church are
commanding a large amount of in
terest among outsiders as we'll as
among the members of the church.
A large and interested congregation
listened Sunday evening to a sermon
Rev. Newing entitled, Daniel, the
Man of Purpose" The sermon show
ed how the strong purpose that Dan
iel formed when a young man was
the inspiration and strength of his
whole life, carrying him successfully
through all the temptations and strug-
giles of his career, and crowning him
at last with a halo of glory. And
when eighty years of age even his
bitter enemies found no flaw in his
character excepting his strong devo-
ton to his God.
The church choir furnished special
music for the evening and a beautiful
solo was rendered by Miss Grace
GoggiHs.
The subject for next Sunday even
ing will be Sampson, the Man of
Ambition.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
INTERURBAN STREET RY.
APPROACHING COMPLETION

The entire grading between Grand
Rapids and Nekoosa on the new Grand
Rapids Interurban Street R'y. is
completed, and when the bridge across
Moccasin Creek is ready for the roll
ing stock. The poles are all set the
entire length of the line, service wire
is being put into place and steam
engine with fiat cars are distributing
soil for the ballasting of the road bed.
The necessary cars already equipped
for the current, are expected here
this month. Work is being pushed in
the south side paper mill, preparatory
to furnishing the necessary power to
operate the road. If there are no set
backs the management expects to
turn on the current and run their
cars in this manner on or about Nov. /,
The foundation walls are being laid
and the ground broken fer the new
round house and car barns. 1t now
looks as if the people of Grand Rapids
could visit their friends in Port Ed
wards and Nek0osa in the near future,
by using the Interurban Street car.
This will be an event in the history
of Grand Rapids of which every citi-
zen can well be proud.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
BRILLIANT
SOCIAL EVENT
Mrs. |. P. Witfer Entertains in
Honor of Her Guests

Undoubtedly one Of the most delight
full social events Of the year was the
one given Tuesday afternoon Oct 10th
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs [ P Wit
ter on Third Street south, when Mrs
Witter entertained about sixty
ladies prominent in Grand Rapids
social circles, in honor of her guests,
Mrs. Stronge and Miss Westman Of
st. Paul, at a "Salmagundi Party. :"
The hostess charming manner and
gracious hospitality were never bet er
portrayed than on this occasion.
In the floral decorations of this
dining room was yellow, a huge
bouquet of Marechail Neil roses form
ing the center piece on the dining
room table Large clusters were
elsewhere artistically grouped in this
spacious room with charming effect.
American Beauty, La France and
white roses were used in artistic pro-
fusion in the drawing room. library
and hall.
Thirteen tables were arranged with
variety Of games that gave great
pleasure to all who participated. The
games gave each player the opportun-
ity TO progress, and at the close of the
afternoons entertainment it was
Ound that Mrs Al. VosS had been
successful in capturing the highest
favor, a pair of beautiful salt and pep,
per shakers, while Mrs. F.. P. Arpir
secured the second favor, a handsome,
cut glass vase.
Ably assisting Mrs Witter we're
Mesdames Geo. W. Mead, W. T. Kel-
logg. E. NJ. PeaSe, NJ. Bramham and
Miss IneZ Witter
At six o'clock adelicious repast was
served in courses, and proved ex-
ceptionally enjoyable.
The generous hospitality rendered
by the hostess, with the opportunity tC
meet her honored guests made the
afternoon one long to oe remembered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
SELLS HIS 100
ACRE FARM
Chas. EkeIund and Family
Move to Grand Rapids Where
They viii Make Their Future
Home.

Chas. Ekelund, one of the success
full farmers in the town of Sigel,
Wood county has sold his one hun
dred and sixty acre farm including
all the personal property, to Fred j.
Telschow, of Kenosha, who took
possession on Saturday, Oct. 18th.
This farm is nearly all under culti-
vation with excellent buildings and
will be remembered by the old set
tiers as the Phil place. Mr.. Exc
lund has been farming in this town for
the past tWenty-eight years and his
farm was recognized as one of the
best in the town. He sold out and
came to the city so as to give his
children advantage of our public
schools. They have rented the Will
lard house on 4th Ave. North, where
their friends will be able to find then
from now on. Mr.. Ekelund has not
yet decided just what he will do, but
will go into some business that he
finds to his liking as soon as he
gets settled. In the sale he accept
ed two properties in Kenosha in
part payment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
Mr.. AND MRS. MEAD
ENTERTAIN

On Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs.
George W. Mead gave dinner party
in honor of their tenth wedding ami
versary The house was beautifully
decorated with roses and smilaX and
upon each of the four tables was a
large bouquet of pink roses. Two
large lighted candles stood near each
of these bouquets and smaller candles
in miniature tin candle sticks, were
found upon the place cards, Other
decorations in tin reminded the guests
of the significance of the occasion.
An elaborate six course dinner was
served at $50 O'Clock, after which the
company listened to some beautiful
vocal selections, rendered by Mrs. De
Wolf of ST. Paul. Rev. Fred staff
told an interesting story, with his
usual entertaing manner, and congrat-
ulated Mr.. and Mrs. Mead upon their
anniversary.
About thirty five ladies and gentle
men were present, and from out of
town were Miss WeStman and Mrs.
Stronge of ST. Paul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
FAREWELL PARTY

The members of the Congregational
Christian Endeavor Society and their
friends gathered at the church Tues
day evening in honor of Miss Pearl
Jorgensen, who departed Wednesday
noon, with her sister and bIother, for
Armstead, Montana, where they will
make their future home. The affair
was complete surprise to Miss Jor-
genseD who was brought to the church
rooms by device which was previous
ly planned by the committee 10
charge. A general good time was had
after which light refreshments were
served and toward the close of the
evening, Rev. Fred Staff made
few we'll chosen remarks, presenting
Miss Jorgensen with two solid gold
stick pins, bearing the Christian
Endeavor emblems, one of them to be
taken to Miss Lillian Jorgensen, who
Was unable to be present.
The girls will be greatly missed, not
only by the Christian Endeavor men,
bers, but also by the people Of Grand
Rapids with whom they have come in
contact and every one unites in wish.
them good fortune in their new home,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD CONVENTION

Between $50 and 100 school board
members gathered Tuesday at a
County School Board Convention in
the Opera House of this city. The
morning session, which lasted from
1890 until 1900 O'Clock was COM
posed of a general discussion on va
rlous subjects pertaining to educa-
tlonal matters. Pres. J. F. Simms, OF
the Stevens Point Normal School
gave a very interesting an instruc-
tive speech on "The employment of
Teachers. Mr.. Simms spoke exten-
sively on the magnitude of the COM
mon school problem, stating that
there are nine million tboys and nine
million girls in the public schools to-
day being trained for citizenship and
being taught by their instructors to
form habits of order, neatness. ac-
curacy and work. The teachers grea
business is to train pupils in habits
of study, so that they may master
difficulties through their own efforts
and the greatest duty of the school
tboards is to secure thoroughly quail
flied teachers, who possess know
ledge, skill, will, power, common
sence and character. Such teachers
inspire pupils to better and best
WORK.. Pres Simms stated that
school boards should magnify the
district school because the work of
the district school makes for success
fui citizenship more completely and
effectively than any other institu-
ton. The speaker closed by say
ing that the district school is the
sheet anchor of our educational in
stitutions and it's interest should
be guarded sacredly, zealously and
devotedly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
SQUIRREL HUNTING PARTY

A partv consisting of Messrs. Theo.
w. Brazeau, Otto Roenius, Ora O'dell
and A. S. Rintelman went down into
Adams County the first of the week
in Mr. Roenius,. automobile, and spent
the day squirrel hunting, They al
report pleasant days outing and
were successful in bagging Is squirrels
and one rabbit. They used % calibre
rifles, to do their shooting and the
squirrels which they couldn't hit with
their rifles, they caught with their
hands. The day being cloudy, cold.
and gloomy, the squirrels were loath
to wander from their own freside
1t is reported that one of these hun
tiers climbed tree, and by the use of
a hatchet cut open the tree, and
pulled out three squirrels, throwing
them to the ground where he expected
the other three nimrods to bag the
game. But in this he was disappoint-
ed for the squirrels got away without
as much as scratch. 1t is supposed
these hunters had an ATTACK of "buck
fever" One rabbit was pulled out of
hollow log and then DISPATCHED.
W. R. Moon of Waupaca, arrived
in Grand Rapids Monday with the
intention of spending the winter in
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
THURMAN'S PATENT
HOUSE CLEANER

@. NJ. Dougherty. the electrician,
has purchased one Of Thurman's
Patent House Cleaners, which is
operated by electricity, and cleans
rugs, carpets, curtains. wall paper.
etc by air suction. We understand
that it does excellent work and that
Mr.. Doughterty is meeting success in
the use of the machine. He rents
the machine for 81 a day and it can
be attached to any electric lamp
socket. 1t uses about two cents
worth of power per hour. 1t is there
fore, not very expensive to operate
When not in use it is on exhibition in
his Electric Goods Store, on first
street north.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
CAPITAL STOCK
TO Be $6,0OO,0OO
Washburn-Crosby Company En-
iarges to Care for Increased
Business.

The WashburnCrosby Company
capitalized now at s3,6OO,O0O with
general offices and principal group
of flour mills in Minneapolis, and
mills also at Buffalo, N. Y; Louis
vile, Ky; Kalispeu and Great Falls,
Mont, will increase its capital stock
to $6,000,000. The action was decide,
upon today.
The directors met in Minneapolis
Monday last and the matter was then
taken up. This announcement of an
addition of s2,40O 900 to the capital
of the Minneapolis company will be
OF wide interest to the milling indus
try of the United States and Eu-
rope.
The increase is made necessary by
the recent construction in Minnea-
polls of a concrete fireproof grain
elevator with capacity for 10000
bushels; the erection here of a new
model mill and the Improvement
of the older Minneapolis mills. In
addition, the company has recently
completed new mill and elevator in
Buffalo, n. Y. The company's capa-
city including the new Buffalo mill
just completed, is now $4,000 bar
rels of flour a day.
The Washburn Crosby company has
led every industrial corporation in th,
world, in business of the same ma
ture, in the scope of it's constructive
policy in the last ten years, and has
agement into prominence in the mill
ing industry of the UnitedStates in
a degree not conceived of by the ear
ly-day Minneapolis millers, who con-
cerned themselves only with develop
ment lof the local end The company
followed the development of wheat
production in Montana by building
close to that source of raw mater
ial supply, and it's entry into the
eastern field has given Minneapolis
prominence not before attained in
that direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
SCHOOL BOARD
CONVENTION CONTINUED

The after dinner session Of the
School Board Convention Tuesday,
opened with a talk by W. e. Larsen
Of Madison, inspector Of rural schools,
who spoke on the subject of "SchOol
Buildings, = calling the attention to
the plans for school buildings sent out
by the state superintendent, He also de-
Scribed the model school house which
was on exhibition at the Wisconsin
State Fair Mr.. Larsen urged that
school buildings be well ventilated
and up to date in every respect and
also stated that the water supply Of
school houses should be carefully
guarded from impurities. The speak
er called attention to plan Of insur-
ing school buildings in mutual COM
pany organized for that purpose.
Following this talk Ex-State Super
intendent O. E. Wells, now superiu-
tendeut of the Marathon County Nor
NAL, at Wausau, read paper full Of
valuable suggestion for the improve
menu Oh UIle IuIdI SCIlOOI SSSUSul,
bringing forth very plainly the neces-
Sity of material improvement in
the schools. After the reading of the
paper general discussion took place.
in which Mr. Wells answered many
questions, which were asked him.
The question of the location of school
buildings were discussed and the sub
ject of the District High Schools was
spoken of, Mr.. Wells and many others
easily join and organize high school
to which pupils of advanced grade
maintaining that districts might
might go and receive a year or two OF
higher education.
Prof Jackson being called upon,
then followed with a short address
in which he emphazied the the neces-
sity for care in the expenditure OF
school moneys He said that many
times school money has been expended
for useless apparatus costing large
sums where inexpensive but neces-
sary apparatus had not yet beer
supplied. A great deal of busy work
and small material needed could bt
bought with the money expended fol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
CARROT WEIGHING
OVER TWO POUNDS

Edward Morrill, who resides in the
First Ward of this city sent carrot
to this office which he raised in his
garden this summer which weighed
over two pounds, was eleven inches
in length. and measured eleven inches
in circumference. Scientists tell US
carrots are excellent for the COM
plexion; by the time the editor and
his family have disposed Of this carrot,
their comp eXion no doubt will be so
many karets finer. II any of the
gardeners can get ahead Of this sample
we would like 10 hear from them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
POTATO CROP
IN GREAT PERIL
Less Than 0ne-HaIf of the Crop
Said to be Harvested.

1t is three years since a large por-
ton of the potatocrop of Wisconsin
was ruined by a severe freeze on
the nights of October IL and IL.
This week the weather has been
strong reminder of that time
and grave fears are entertained for
the potatoes still in the ground.
The storm of Monday developed
into a blizzard on Tuesday and by
night the ground was covered with
snow and the temperature only one
degree above freezing. During
the night the temperature fell be-
low the danger point but the mois-
ture protected the potatoes and
Wednesday morning the crop was
believed to be uninjured. This,
Thursday morning, the ground was
frozen considerably and while
with fair warm weather the tuibers
would come out undamaged, the
Indications are far from enQourag-
ing for such a turn of the weather
as to avoid the danger of frosted
tubers among the stock that will be
harvested from now on.
1t is estimated that from one-ha1f
to two-thirds of the crop in the
potato belt is still in the ground and
a slight change of temperature in
the wrong direction will mean a
loss of many thousands of dollars to
the farming interests in this sec
ton.
The weather conditions during
September were such that the
potatoes would not ripen and the
frosts were not severe enough to
kill the vines, except on low
ground. However, after reading
of the fearful hurricane that
swept the gulf coast states, we
should feel that we Jared very
we'll in our northern blizzard
which was only little out of sea-
son at the worst.-Waupaca Post.