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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

Mrs. Harry Newton and Mrs. Bert
Wetsel, daughters of the late Mrs.
George Smith, departed for their
homes in the far west on Monday.
They had been here to attend their
mothers funeral.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

Tomorrow evening basket social
and entertainment will be given in
school district s, Greenbush. Ladies
are asked to carry baskets with them.
A general invitation is extended.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

F. G. Smith returned to his home in
Southern Alberta on Monday. He
came here about three weeks ago. to
visit relatives and friends in Prince
ton, Foreston and Foley. Mr.. Smith
is son of the late S. B. Smith, who
was at one time a valued contributor
to the Union.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25
OF Interest
from
various sources.

George I. Staples is the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this Office. In
every case the party paying money Is entitled
so and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt R. G.. DUNN Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

DR.. Mills Of Minneapolis is here on
visit to his sister, Mrs. Z. B. Nc
CURE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

The First National Bank of Prince.
ton will make you a loan on your
farm. 2tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

The play, enable Heathe,'' pre-
sented at the opera house last Thurs
day night. by Chas. H. Colson and
local talent, proved to be very good
production. Every part was we'll
taken and the snow scene was particu-
larly realistic. The play was also
presented in the M. B. A. hall.
Wyanett, on Saturday evening and
was followed by dance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25
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, 1909-02-25

Whosoever has lost puppy, dark
brown in color, may recover same at
residence of Magnus Sjoblom.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

If your farm is for sale, list it with
Robt. 3. King and he will find you a
buyer. 6-tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

Chas. Weslund and Emil Nelson
were in Princeton last week purchas-
ing seed oats.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25
The store with the big goods stock:
4. E. Allen & Co. g.

John Sjoblom made business trip
to Minneapolis on Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

J. G. Herdliska was in the twin
cities from Wednesday to Friday of
last week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

We had, thought our good friend
Harold Knutson of the Foley Indepen-
dent was Good Templar, but evil
IDENTIFY he has sampled the liquid re-
freshments served at the Elk River
dispensary, for he says, ga wash is
superf1nous with the whiskey served in
Elk RiVer.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

Al Smith las secured a good posi-
ton with the Hamm Brewing company
and left for Austin on Sunday to as
sumo his duties. The Austin branch
is under the management of E. D.
Claggett and Mr.. Smiths duties will
consist of collecting, etc. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

The sage of Maple Ridge, Eric Torn
berg, in letter to the Cambridge In
Representatives,, indorses Hon. Daniel
Anderson's views with reference to a
reapportionment of the state-that the
membership of both the house and
senate should be reduced. If any re-
apportionment bill passes the men,
bership will be increased.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

0. E. Stark, at Byers store, sells
monuments in red and gray St. Cloud
granite. 8-4t.
For farm loans. go to Robt. II.
King. He gives lowest rates, best
terms and quick service. Soft
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

after q visit to their sister, Mrs. W. T.
Francis, who is sick.
q. NJ. Miller of Big Lake, dealer in
grain, flour and feed of every descrip-
ton, who carries standing ad in the
IN j n, is we'll pleased with the re-
suits obtained from such advertise
ment. He carries a heavy stock of
everything in the line of feedstuffs and
Will cheerfully quote prices upon APP
plication.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-02-25

POTATOES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
GILBERT McTURk, TRAER, GETS
NO RELIEF IN CONTEST
AT LAW.
ESTATE WORTH $4,000
INVOLVED IN SUIT
Late William McTurk Devised Eighty
Acres Each to Other Direct Heirs,
While Gilbert Was Only to Have Use
of Same Amount, Hence Will Was
Attacked.
Special to Times-Republlcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Traer, Dec. 17.--,The McTurk will
contest suit, which has been hanging
fire for so long q time, has at last
been decided The case was 10 have
been tried at Toledo this week. in the
district court, but the MISTER was dis
missed and the plaintiff. Gilbert Me
Turk. who brought the action. gets no
relief
Some two Years ago the father of
Gilbert Mc1'urk the plaintiff, died Be
fore his death he made his will. divid-
ing his large estate of about SIS. 900
among his widow and several children.
TO each of his other sons and daughter
he devised eighty acres of land; but
to Gilbert he gave only the use of
eighty acres. with the provision that
the land at the death of the plaintiff
should go to his heirs
Gilbert McTurll then brought suit
to contest the will. claiming as
grounds for his action that he. the
plaintiff, had no Knowledge of the time
set for the probating OF said Will and
that he never received any notice of
any kind of the date or time for the
probating of said alleged will until aft
er the instrument had been admitted
to probate. He set up the further CLAIM,
that the will admitted to probate was
not the last will and testament of Will
liam McTurk, for the reason that the
execution of the said alleged or pre-
tended will by the deceased was pro-
of the defendant, Thomas McTurk. ar
heir. and of one of the witnesses, bott
J of whom induced the deceased to make
and execute said pretended viii
against his own Judgment and with
out fully explaining to him the con.
tents or effects of the same. The plain
tiff further claimed in his petition tina
the testator, William McTurk, at thu
time of the execution of said will ant
for several months prior thereto, wa:
of unsound mind and wholly incapaci
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
FRleHTFuL ORDEAL RECALLED.
Story County Man Whose Two Broth
ers Were Killed by Lightning.
MI.

Story County Man Whose Two Broth
ers Were Killed by Lightning.
Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Dec. 1.-THE return of Nels
Thompson, former Story county man,
to his old home at Slater, recalls a
horrible fatality which occurred up
near the Canadian line during the early
fall months. Mr.. Thompson and his
two brothers, Tostin and Ben and one
Knute Mason, We're travelling from
North Dakota UP into the Canadian
country together and had stopped and
pitched their tent for the night when
a heavy electrical storm came up.
A bolt of lightning struck their tent
and all four members of the party We're
knocked senseless. A couple of hours
later Nes came to only to find his two
brothers cold in death and his other
companion still unconscious The bed
ding in the tent was'on fire when the
man came TO his senses. The escape
from death. both of Mr.. Thompson
and Mr.. Mason. was considered most
marvellous. Both he and Mason carry
the marks of the awful experience and
will turnout their lives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17

A sprained ankle will usually disable
.he injured person for three or four
weeks This is due to lack of proper
treatment When Chamberlain's Lini-
ment is applied a cure may be effected
in three or four days. This Liniment
is one of the best and most remarkable
preparations in use. Sold by al. deal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
The Traer Letter.

Special to Times Republican.
Traer, Dec. 11-The Calderwood
sale held Wednesday was largely at
tended and prices wore good. Mr. and
Mrs. Calderwood Will leave the old
homestead within q few days for San
Diego, Cal. where they intend spend
ing the winter. Upon their return to
Traer in the spring they will build a
modern residence in the city and will
not return to the farm having rented
it to S. l.. Whannell who will take
possession about Jan. 1
The price of hogs reached the high
est mark in Traer this week that has
been known for eighteen years name
Is, $3.50 per hundred.
The case brought by j. O. French.
of this city. against John Marsau. also
of Traer has been set for trial at this
term of court but it is doubtful
whether the case will be reached. Mr.
,Marsau claims to have purchased MIR.
F'renchs residence here when he
bought the lumber interests Of Mr.
French in the yards here and at Buck :
ingham. Iowa Mr.. French claims the
residence was not 10 GO Marsau held
back $500 of the purchase price of the
lumber business and Mr. French is SUI
ing TO recover it. Mr. Marsau has
filed 4 counter claim for $500 dam
ages.
Fl now seems to be sure propo-
sition that Traer is TO have library
and reading room. The solicitors for
the library have closed their work and
report over 125 subscriptions of 81
each towards the project and the pros :
pect of many more when the reading
rooms are opened. IL is figured that
$3.50 will care for the current expenses
of such a reading room as is con
! templated, according to the plans of the
committee. A membership fee of 81 pei
year Is charged and such fee paid by
any member OF the family entities all
members of said family to the rights
/, and privileges of the association. A
meeting was held in the United Pres
byterian church this week and boare
| of trustees elected. The constitution
provides that the board shall consist
of nine persons chosen from among
/ the members of the association and In
this board is vested the authority {,
elect president, vice president, secre.
tary, treasurer and librarian.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17

ganization was held at Nashville.
Tenn, in 1905.
The Iowa students Will leave Dcs
Moines at 1880 Monday afternoon, fol-
lowing Christmas. Travelling on the
Chicago & Northwestern, they will
pick up delegations at Ames, Cedar
Rapids. Clinton and other strong col
leglate Y. NJ. c. A. centers. The Hawk
eye delegation will take the Wabash
out of Chicago for Rochester. Stops
will be made at Niagara Falls, Buffalo,
etc.
Fourteen young men and women, ac-
companied by Prof. j. L. Gillin, acting
head of the department of political
economy in the university, will repre-
sent the State University of Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
Northern Io1ua Items

that Silas III. Brown, division sliperin-
tendent be instructed to allow their
runners to go into the local passenger
station with guests of the hotel, or to
carry baggage therein, or to get warm
in cold weather, without molestation
from Mr. Brown or the stationmaster.
The petition sets forth"that the hotel
runners modest 10 one, are all men of
character, and that it works a great
hardship on them by forcing them TO
remain on the outside of the station in
severe weather while waiting for a de-
layed train
Dubuque.
The patients Of Mercy HOSPITAL on
and delightful when the knights %
Columbus quartet composed of Messrs.
Simon Murray Frank Gilrain, Ray
Thompson and Ed Dolan appeared in
concert program assisted by MIR. kra-
kew, in recitation. The program from
beginning to end was of the keenest in :
terest and the patients enjoyed every
numbe,. demanding encore after encore
to Which the young men gave graci-
Gus response.
Fort Dodge.
Tho injunction hearing, which is u
direct result of the controversy be-
tween the Illinois Central and the Fort
Dodge, Des MONIES and Southern, over
the Gypsum crossing, came TO an emo
Saturday. Upon the conclusion OF
the argument the court took the cas-,
under advisement, adjourning the spe-
cial session set for the hearing. What
the decision of Judge Albrook will bt
remains a matter OF conclusion The
fight was a hard one on the part oil
both companies interested.
Sioux City.
Two days after his note was due j
ID. Bloom offered to take ii up from l.
James, his surety on tae note, who ha
bought ii from The original holder. anc
was refused Now Is, oun has brought
suit for $4,000, which he GAINS is tht
value of the surety that he had to put
up when he borrowed the money. He
alleges that his one time friend is
guilty OF fraud in first leading him t.
believe that he could redeem his note
at his own pleasure and then selling
the security to himself for a song a
private sale. Bloom recites in Ills pc
tition, that he and James, the defend
ant, Jointly gave a twoyear note FOL
$4,000 on December 4, 1907, y J. i,
Blenlkiron, giving as security certifi
cate for 100 shares of stock in the S. Il
1 Cattle Land Company. The defendant
he alleges. was merely surety il
signing the note, but soon after tn
note was made out bought it from
Blenkiron for sum that he believe
to have been less than the amount due
witt, with she nete. James got the collat
eral that had been put up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
New Hartford Locals.

Special to Times Republican.
New Hartford. Dec 17.-Andrew Azel-
tine. of Rowan, is spending few days
With his sister-Mrs. II. y. Chase. Mr..
.Azeltine lived here in the late sixties.
III. Converse has gone to Sawyer.
Kan, being called by the serious i'll
ness of a sister.
Clarence Cunning has moved to
Cedar Falls, where he has a position.
The family will be missed here
MIR. and Mrs. Roscoe Gage returned
Wednesday from their visit in South
Dakota and western iowa.
About 10 o'clock Tuesday evening
Mayor Smiths office was discovered to
be on fire The fire boys got out with
the hose and the flames We're eNtin-
guished before getting under much
Roadway. otherwise the whole row OF
wooden buildings would doubtless have
been burned. The damage was only
about $40. \ can of hot ashes and
Goals placed in the back room caused
the fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P Wynegar left
Monday for their home in Eugene
Ore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
---------------a--------- -
REMLEX GETS VERDICT.
Sued For $423 Damages to Dog ane
Award Is S27.

Special to Times-R Republican
Iowa City, Dec. l1.--Milton Remley.
formerly attorney general of the state
of Iowa has been awarded ST dam
ages for the putting out of an eye OF
his dog, Rags" The lawyer sued Roy
Rarick. driver of an automobile which
ran into the dog last summer
1temized. the damages are: For med
ical care. 49, for personal care. $50 and
value of the dog. 81.
Mr.. Remley alleged that the dog vas
not so good as formerly as n watch dog.
nor as a catcher of rats, altho his men,
tality and affection for people did not
seem to he affected He asked for S4aS
damages.
Rags has another name. Gold
brick caused by his color At the
court house the dog is Il great favorite
and is almost always called by the
last name.
Rarick ran into the dog during a
rainstorm The contact of the front
wheel blinded the canine and Mr.. Rent
ley instituted a suit in the next term
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17

Pocahontas.
C. Hammes of Harper was here
last week, picking up a lot of furs.
He bought 500 worth from John
Glieden, west OF town.
Fort Dodge.
Lester MCGUIRE moving picture OPP
orator in the Magic theater. Fe Dodge
has leased the Carroll, Iowa. theatei
and will take possession Jan. 1.
Webster City.
$. IS. Richards. for two years halt
owner of the Webster City Herald. has
sold his interest to his partner, Charles
Hoffman, and gone to Waynola, Okla,
where he will engage in the newspaper
business.
Cherokee.
The Cherokee high school beat Suth-
erland in annual debate. Glenn Curtis
Wilmer E.lfrink and Herman Lender
made. up the winning team. The Suth-
erland team contained Elmer Moore,
-arl Kopp and Ray Miller.
Sheldon.
/ E. A. James secured judgment
against w. II. Brown for $1,000 on
notes sued on. The notes represented
money advanced by the commercial
club of Sheldon to secure the business
college which Brown ran there for a
while.
Fort Dodge.
FIT. Dodge barber shops have in
creased the prices of haircuts. egg
shampoos, and electric messages from
25 to 35 cents cents. The change was on
demand of the journeymen BARRIERS,
who under the salary system now in
vogue receive a certain per cent of the
total receipts.
Herring.
Harry Roop. who lives with his par
ents near Herring. was seriously injur-
ed recently. He was driving two
seat buggy and was sitting on top of a
crate when the vehicle upset and he
was thrown violently ito the ground,
striking on his head and shoulders. He
was severely bruised and the doctor
thinks the diaphragm was ruptured.
He will probably be confined to his bed
for several weeks.
Arthur.
Mrs Rafferty, reports two men came
to her place the other night and wanted
supper and beds. She told them to help
themselves, as she was sick and tired
and unable to get them anything. The
men then got their own supper, and
and then one of them, she says, went
over to her coat and took a pock-
etbook containing $475. One OF
them went Upstairs to bed. but the one
with the money skipped out
Dubuque.
Jimmy" Bright, Mexican war hero
and Fred Kurtz. who recently were ar
rested on the charge of giving liquor to
Indians in violation of the federal law
pleaded guilty in the United States
district court in Dubuque and Were
sentenced to 800 fine and sixty days II
Jail each Charles Beekman, charged
with selling liquor without a govern.
ment license, secured a continuance t.
the May term Of United States distric
court here.
Clear Lake.
Memorial University Camp, No. 800
Sons of Veterans, elected officers Sat
urday evening. Editor Wallace of tn
Mirror was initiated into the order an,
Commander Berkeley, of the G. A. r
8 was present to assist in the fun. TIL
new officers are: Commander, Ernes
, Minton, of Ventura; s. v. c., C. +
Barlow; j. V. c., Casper futile; secre
tary, S. l.. Carpenter; treasurer. Il.
: Rogers; camp council, Roy Thomas,
l Fl. Nelson and NJ. N. Nelson.
Sioux City.
!. Sioux City hotel men are circulating
: petition among the business men 70
e their signatures to be sent to r.
oh arnI y,
; western railroad at Chicago. aslsin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
News Briefs From Montezuma.

Special TO Times Republican.
Montezuma. Dec. 1.-THE fifth an
nuai poultry aud corn show COM
menced on Wednesday. The exhibits
are first class
Rev. William \. Hunt a student Mt
the state university. who has been act
ing as pastor For the Christian church
for nearly two years. has Indicated that
he will resign during the present month
on account OF his work IN the uni
versity.
r. II. Hoover, manager of the Mon
tezulna Lumber Company. will be mar
ried to Miss Flora Franklin at Pres
cott, Kan, on next Monday. They Will
go to housekeeping Immediately upon
their return here next week
Workmen are busy finishing the
business block that A. G. McCdll is
erecting on the east side of the square
The north room will be occupied IN
the near future by George +. Johns
ton with his stock of groceries.
The paving contractor still has u
gang of men at work unloading brick.
Nine blocks OF pavements are now in
use Another block OF brick was laid
but not finished. so ii can not be used
until spring. Five blocks of concrete
are ready for the brick. The curb is
all in and most OF the grading has
been done on the balance of the work.
AT some of the recent public sales
high prices have been obtained for
stock. One two year old horse re-
Gently sold for s276 and another horse
for $40. one man sold fifteen cows
for $3.50. Another sold a COW and calf
for $40, and this week Il COW and four
dayold calf sold for $500 Corn is
selling for about 30 cents. oats brought
/ Al cents. Hay 80 to $40 per ton.
Drs Rowland x King have dissolved
partnership, d.. Rowland having solo
his interest to DIR. King
ON Thursday evening, Dec. %, an ex-
,libition will be given ut school house
No. ., Scott township, under the direc-
ton of Miss Lulu Greene. \ Christ
mas tree and box social will ilnmedi-
ately follow and good time is eN-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
els-Naptha will take grease out of
clothes in cool or lukewarm water.

Fels-Naptha will take grease out of
clothes in cool or lukewarm water.
1t loosens all kinds of grease quick as
wink, and takes out every trace OF the spot.
That's why butchers, and painters,
and machinsts' clothing can be washed
better with Fels-Naptha than any other way.
It's easier, too; in summer or winter,
requires no boiling, hot water nor hard
rubbing, and makes better job OF it.
Because Fels-Naptha dissolves grease
almost instantly, women who have tried 1t
prefer Fels-Naptha to any other soap for
washing dishes.
There is no necessity for putting The
hands in hot water
Puts fine polish on glass and china.
1t is likewise superior in cleaning coats,
or rugs, or curtains, or anything else that
has bee ne spotted or soiled.
In fact, you will find that anything
cleanable can be cleaned quicker and better
and easier with Fels-Naptha.
And for laundry purposes, Fels-Naptha
is a revelation to women who have always
washed in the old-fashioned, washboiler-
Misunderstanding way.
Directions for all purposes are printed
on the back of the red and green wrapper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17

tated to knowingly and Understandings
ly make and execute his last will and
testament; that said alleged or pre-
tended will was executed by the tes-
tator at the time when he was physi-
cally sick and that by reason of said
sickness and because of his advanced
age, he was wholly incapitated both
mentally and physically to make a valid
will for the distribution OF his prop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
WOMAN ON SCHOOL BOARD.
Precedent Established at Humboldt in
Filling Vacancy.

Special to Times-Republcan
Humboldt, Dec 17.--E. G. Brown,
having removed to Charles City and
resigned from the school board, the
board has appointed Mrs. Jennie
French Lovrien to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Lovrein, who is the wife of +. G.
Lovrien, one of Humboldt's leading at
torneys, is a young woman of much
energy and ability and is Well qualified
for the position. She is a graduate of
the Humboldt high school and has had
experience in teaching Mrs. Lovrien
will be the first woman to serve upon
the Humboldt school board and her
appointment gives general satisfaction
The precedent thus established will un-
doubtedly be followed in the future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-17
,owA's STUDENT DELEGATION.
three Hundred Will Leave pes Moines,
Dec o7 For Ain Cnnuanfinn

Three Huhdred VIII CeaVe Dies MONIES,
Dec. 81, For Big Convention.
Special to Times-RepublicaL.
Iowa City. Dec. 17.-Three hundred
college students of Iowa will leave Des
Moines on a special train Monday af-
ternoon, Dec. 81, bound for Rochester,
n. Y, to attend the quadrennial con-
vention of the international student
convention, "a meeting which ds ex-
pected to attract 5000 young men and
women from all over the world.
The convention opens on the morn
ing of Dec. 20, continuing until jan 2.
John r. Mott, probably the most prom
inent Y. M. c. "A. worker living, will be
one of the many noted men on the pro-
gram. The last, convention OF the Or