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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
Washington's High Priced Shad.

Washington's steward was man
named Fraunces, who liked good liv-
ing and with whom Washington con-
tinually quarreled about the market
ing. One time he bought a shad in
February, and as Washington saw it
coming into the dining room he was
charmed and asked what fish it was.
1T is shad," replied the steward,
"a very fine shad. It was the only
one in the market, and bought it for
you,
But what did you pay for it:'' said
Washington sternly.
1T is a very fine shad,'' continued
the steward. land it is cooked to a
turn"
but l want to know the price-the
pricev'
1T cost 49," stammered out Fraunces.
'srake it away" said Washington as
he raised his hand; take it away. It
shall never be said that set such an
example Of luxury and extravaganza"
And with that he drove the steward
out Of the room. and the shad was
eaten in the servants kitchen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
THE RAT KING.
His Method Was Successful, but It
Remains a Secret.

In the early sixties of the last cen
tury the Smithsonian institution was
infested with rats. Nothing in the
building seemed to be rat proof. They
ate skins cured with arsenical soap or
table linen or the contents Of Professor
Henry's pantry without discrimination.
Every one in the city, from Professor
Henry to the bootblack, had one sub
ject in common; and that was rats
r. AS Professor Henry, who lived in
the east end of the building, was lis
tening to an account of the ruin
wrought in his home during that day
Professor Spencer Baird walked in
and said, just as if he had been fol-
lowing every word Of the family con-
versation, II have just been told that
there is man in Philadelphia who
can rid this place of rats
Professor Henry's eyes expressed
interest and incredulity at the same
moment.
II have his address here" went on
the assistant secretary. He calls
himself the 'ratten kong and won't
take cent if a rat remains and has,
We'll send for him if it takes our
last thousand cents to do it!'' said
Professor Henry and laughingly pre-
dicted the repetition of the famous old
tale Of the Pied Piper of Hamc.in.
Several days later the rat king
appeared in Washington. He was all
most as short as be was broad and
wore clothes too loose for description;
they had no shape. He carried a large
oilcloth sack and covered basket.
His penetrating blue eyes were almost
covered by shaggy eyebrows, and his
blond hair had not been cut. but bag
gled. His manner was short and
brisk, and he went straight to the
point. talking to Professor Henry in
German.
He declared that not a rat would be
in the building three days hence if his
directions were obeyed. During that
time be would stay in the basement
alone; every door was to be locked.
and on no account was he to be dis
turbed until he gave them the signal
So they left him in absolute darkness
and carried out his directions
On Sunday morning the queer old
man emerged from the darkness so
confident of his success that he re-
fused to accept the money which was
his due then and there, but insisted
that Professor Henry mail the check
to him in Philadelphia the following
week
Now you can leave your food in the
basement. and it won't be touched.
And I won't take cent if you are
troubled with rats" were his parting
words.
Cheese and cake were directly placed
about the building to tempt the rats.
Morning after morning they were
found as they had been left, and from
that day to this the Smithsonian 1nsti-
tuition has never been seriously trou-
bled with rats. And no one has ever
found out the secret of the rat kings"
acknowledgements Companion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
BLUE HILL .

Otis johnson has returned to his
home in Winona county. ...
Rev. Tracy will preach at the Blue
Hill church next Sunday evening at 8
O'Clock.
Clarence Taylor has taken his hay
press out and will now engage in
pressing hay.
A number of Blue Utilities have
been attending court in Princeton the
past few days.
The thaw of last Saturday made the
roads quite rough and icy and conse-
'quently there is now no sleighing.
Miss Mccormick and scholars of
the Wheeler district gave a Thanks
giving program yesterday evening.
A heavy snow storm is coming up
at this writing from the southeast
which promises to give US some
sleighing.
Quite number of our Blue Hill
boys are engaged IN skunk hunting
and the air is very odoriferous in
certain places.
Edwin johnson and some friends
of Long Lake came up and spent a
day or so duck hunting. They got
lots of hunting but few ducks.
Art and Huber Lamereaux are pre-
pairing to move to a place 9 miles
northeast of Milaca, where they have
a job of logging for the winter.
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6be Farm Preside.
Gleanings by Our Country
Correspondents. ....
SPENCER BROOK.

Clark Severance and wife and Mrs.
A. A. Foote we're shopping in Prince
ton Saturday.
j.. B. Johnson, county superin-
'tendent of schools, was visiting the
schools of Spencer Brook and vicinity
last week.
There will be a mask ball at the
Woodman hall at the Brook this
evening. Good music and a good
supper are assured.
Ernest Ellingwood went to Isanti
Sunday to meet his son, Roy, who
was expected on the morning train.
Roy is now a mail clerk on the Great
Northern.
Following is a monthly report OF
school in district 81, Spencer Brook,
for the month ending November 10:
Total enrolment, al; average at
tendance, 80; neither absent nor tardy
Lizzie Anderson, Oscar Anderson
Clausie Erickson, Ellen Hedstrom,
Elsie Juthe, Jennie Juthe, Albin
Juthe, Eddie Kranz, Jennie Norstrom,
Billy Quist, Doris Reynolds, Henry
Severance, Esther Smith, H hartley
johnson, George Norstrom.
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SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

SW EDISH LUTHERAN,
Services will be held in Livonia
church, Zimmerman, on Sunday,
November %, at 1890 a. NJ: Sunday
school at IL o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Emanuel church, Princeton, will meet
with Mrs. Newton on Thursday, De-
cember 2, at 2:30 p. m. Everybody is
kindly requested to attend, as this
will be the regular meeting for the
election of officers.
Aug. Lundquist, Pastor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
Don't Dump Ashes on Street.

Notice is hereby given that anyone
found dumping ashes on the streets or
in the alleys so as to interfere with
traffic will be prosecuted under the
village ordinance which covers such
matters. The law will be strictly en-
forced. S. A. Cravens.
Village Marshal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
Furs Wanted.

will buy furs and pay the highest
market prces for same at L. Palm y
warehouse, near West Branch bridge
every Saturday.
Attic VIM. Westling.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
MORAVIAN.

MORAVIAN.
Rev. A. Peterson of Mortified will
preach in German at the Greenbush
school house next Sunday morning
at 1870 and at 3 p. m. in the Swedish
Lutheran church, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25

For sale, cheap, a gasoline engine
hay press and wood saw. Apply tc
S. E. Tilley, Greenbush. 48 ZIP.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
METHODIST.

Sunday, November 28-Morning
service, 1920, subject, "Prayer;'
Sunday school, IL NJ; Epworth
league, 6:3O, subject, "Abstinence and
Strength" leader, Aimee Woodcock;
evening service, 7:30.
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For Service,

An extra good boar kept in a good
handy place.
48 3tp G.. E. Chute,
mile east of Silver lake.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25

For farm loans go to Robt. b.
King. He gives lowest rates, best
terms and quick service. Soft
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Church Topics s zx*
EPISCOPAL.
). II T. Sunday and Weekday
Announcements. !.

EPlSCOPAL.
Sunday, November %, at Hope
church, Congregational hurch
Princeton, evening prayer and holy
communion at p. N. Isaac Houl-
gate, Pastor.
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Tret:'ispassina

Trespassins.
"You accuse this aviator Of trespass-
ing in your garden?"
Eyes, judge. I caught him among
ny air currents. New York Herald.
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Wind puffs up empty bladders, opin.
m FOOLS Socrates.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-11-25
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, 1909-11-25

MINNEAPOLIS.
Minneapolis, Tuesday evening".
Wheat, No. l hard, S1.064; No. Nor
them, $l.064; No. 2 Northern, S1.O44
White Oats, 384c; No. 3, BIC.
Rye, 684(@694c.
Flax, No. /, 81 10.
Corn, No. 3 Yellow, 604c.
Barley, 51c(962c.
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POTATOES
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

many visitors present. The church
auditorium was well filled.
Following the organ voluntary by
Miss Havlll, Miss Carmen Blow con-
tributed a vocal solo. Rev. ID. h.
Bailey was in charge of the devo-
tions and Mrs. Clara Click in charge
of the Mothers Jewels rendered a
pleasing program of piano solos and
recitations by the young people. The
Home Guards of Epworth in charge
of Mrs. ID. w. Strayer gave a pleas
ing exercise.
Mrs. Viola Wright gave a short
talk on the Home Guards and
Mothers Jewels, and was followed by
Miss Frank Carpenter, of Delaware,
who recited the story "The Other
Wise Man"
Mrs. Rose Smith of this city, gave
a report OF the work of the Queen
Esthers in this city and said the work
was progressing nicely. She advocated
the appointment of a secretary to
supervise the work generally over the
district.
a piano duct by Misses Meredith
and Thomas closed the program OF
the evening and the report of the
committee on resolutions was read
expressing the appreciation OF the
ladies for the courtesieS received
here during the meeting.
The time and place for the next
meeting vas not definitely arranged
because no invitations were received
and this matter will be decided upon
at later date.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

Marion lodge No. 402. knights of
Pythias. is to have the finest club and
lodge quarters In the city when the
improvements which We're planned at
last nights meeting will have been
completed.
The lodge voted unanimously last
evening to expend the sum of $500
in re-furnishing and re-decorating
the hall. New hardwood floors viii
be installed and the pool and billiard
room will be converted into fine
parlor. New upholstered furniture
will be installed throughout the club
rooms.
The board OF trustees composed OF
Mcssrs. w. T. Smith, w. I. Jones
and Samuel Reber, was instructed
last evening to make arrangements
for the improvements A committee
of three will be appointed later TO
assist the trustees in the work.
=. After the rooms are completed, the
lodge will celebrate the occasion with
u banquet and ball.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

been to the police department to
make complaint against Jerome Hos
letter for using my property without
my consent l desire to state that /
made no such stateNent to any men,
bers of the police department or any
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

Crescent chapter, A. l. U. held q
we'll attended meeting in Red Mems
hall last evening. After the tran.
saction of business, q new degree
team was selected. The new workers
will begin their duties at the nexi
Injecting to be held in two weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

It goes to the root OF the disease,
strengthens and invigorates. Its life
given qualities are not contained in
any other remedy. Holsters Rocky
Mountain Tea has stood the severest
test. For thirty years the surest rem
edy.
Charles Schmidt & Co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06
A STATEMENT.

Editor of the Mirror;--I wish to
correct an error, which appeared In
the columns of your paper on yester-
day, in which you stated that / had
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

one else. Neither did Mr.. Hostetter
use my property to my knowledge at
any time. Please publish this correc-
ton in justice to Mr.. Hostetter.
Very truly,
G.. G.. TEMPLE.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06
HAIR GOODS.

Any one having combings may
have goods made of their own hair
by calling at
Radebaugh & Co.'S Millinery store
l1-5-2t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

LODGE NOTES

The Free and Accepted Masons
held a regular meeting last night
Aside from the regular business, in
itiatory work was taken up and the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

Dancing class for beginners, next
Tuesday at Schwinger's hall. Private
lessons at any time. Phone 1871.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

Nobby toques and turbans in fur
silk or velvet at lowest prices.
1T MRS. JENNIE THOMAS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06
Homemade Clover Leaf Flour.
anItf
NOTICE,

There will be called meeting of
Wayside Rose degree staff, Monday
evening at 1880. IL
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

entered apprentice degree was con-
ferred upon class of two candi-
dates.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

The Erie ran a special horse train
west this morning as second Sec
ton of No. B. .G.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

The charge Of assault and battery
against Albert Martin which was filed
Friday afternoon, was withdrawn
Saturday morning and a charge oil
intoxication and dlsorderly conduct
was placed against him. He pleaded
guilty to this charge and drew fine
|of $40 and costs, aggregating in ali
to $3.50. He was unable TO pay and
lis committed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

The Protective Home Circle held
regular meeting Friday evening.
Final arrangements were made for
the Homecoming which is to be held
November 10, At that time n large
class of candidates will be initiated
and an interesting lecture will be
delivered by Supreme Lecturer Lewis
Evans. of Sharon, Penn, followed by
a banquet and n social hour.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

A special order was posted in the
depot of the Pennsylvania here tins
morning stating that in the future
employees who are negligent in COM
ing TO the depot when the pay car ar
rives in this city will not be paid by
special order as has been customary
in many cases in the past. Only sick
ness is valid excuse with the officials
for absence when the pay car passes
through the city each month.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

Grant Essex, badly intoxicated, and
Albert Martin, very angry, engaged
in a pugilistic encounter at their
home on South Main street Friday
afternoon. Essex was getting much
the worst of 1t, when the police in
tercepted.
Both men We're placed under ar
rest and were escorted to police
headquarters by Captain Bond and
Patrolman Bell The police filed q
charge of intoxication against Essex
to which he pleaded guilty, when ar
raigned before Mayor Scherff Sat
urday morning He drew fine OF 81
but was unable to pay
Essex later filed an affidavit against
Albert Martin. charging him with
assault and battery When arraigned
Martin emphatically declared he wal
not guilty. He claimed that ESSEX
was drunk and insulting and that HI
did nothing to him that he didn't de
serve Martin was returned to pris
on until the matter can be furthei
Investigated.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

F. L. Marker. a freight brakeman
on the Erie, was called to Flomaton,
Alabama, this morning on account of
the serious condition of his brother
who was injured at the place re
Gently.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

Luke O'Brien, engineer on the G..
& E. is off duty on account of Illness
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

The Erie railroad Officials have or
dered the station at Green Camp
closed as a block and train order
office at nights. This station togeth.
err with a number of others along the
line has been ordered closed from
the hours Of 9 p. m. to a. m.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

+. j. Wheeler, second trick oper-
ator for the Pennsylvania here is OF
duty on account of illness. C. L..
Shirley, of Columbus Grove, is fill
ing the vacancy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06
ENENING SESSION.

The Queen Esthers, Home Guards,
and Mothers Jewels, of Epworth
joined with the missionary ladies in a
program last evening. The program
was of much merit and there were
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06
CHARGED WITH
STEALING RINGS
Max Young Arrested in Co.
lumbus and Brought
Here
MRS. P. H. NEIDIG THE VICTIM
Young Roomed at the Home
of the Neidigs
Prisoner Has No Diamonds i'm His
Possession and VIII Probably be
Dismlssed---Policc Called TO Stop
Fight Between Two Men.

Charged with stealing three small
diamond rings from the home OF
Peter II. Neidig. on North State street
Maxwell Young. man from Toledo,
Ohio, was arrested at Columbus, late
Friday afternoon.
Young had been rooming at the
Neidig home. He suddenly packed
up his clothes and left the city on a
2 o'clock interurban car for Column
bus. Shortly after his departure,
Mrs. Nedig missed her diamond
rings She Immediately searched the
home, but to no avail. The police
we're notified and an immediate in
vestigation OF the theft was conduct
ed.
After the authorities had discov-
cred that Young had been very abb
rupt In his departure. suspicion was
placed upon him. The Columbus po-
lice were instructed to meet the in
terurban car capture Young and hold
him until the arrival of a local of
ficer The unhappy young man was
taken into custody at Columbus and
was returned to this city by Patrol.
man Darius Bell late last night.
When Young was searched, not 4
thing that would even implicate him
In the theft was found. He had nc
diamonds or jewelry of any kind
| and the police were much disap-
! pointed. Although the authorities
/ feel confident that Young is guilty oi
the crime as charged, It is almost inn
possible TO prove It. They claim hi
disposed of the diamonds before he
| left Marion and unless some new clue
is obtained. It will be hard to make
q case against the man.
Young stands committed at the cit!
prison awaiting developments.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-06

j. S. Beale. travelling freight
agent and w. II. Henderson. assist
ant train master of the Pennsylvania
were in this city this morning OH
business.
Henry Palmer, an engineer on the
Erie, Is off duty on account of sick
ness.
w. o. Eggleson, bridge inspector
of the Erie. was here this morning
looking after business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-11
Death Of Mrs. John Fike.

Susan Allison Fike, daughter Of
Abraham and Fannie Allison, was
born Aug. II, 1s41 in York county
Pennsylvania, and died Feb. = iSoS'
aged 81 years, 5 months and % days
One year after birth she with mel
parents moved to Ohio and later 60
illinois and there in 1868 she was
united in marriage to John LaPP,
who died 2 years later. She afterWard
moved to Iowa and in 1870 she wal
united in marriage to Peter Fike'
They lived together almost ~ years
and to this union were born six chill
dren, two sons and four daughters
one son and one daughter dying 10
infancy. In early life she was con-
verted and united with the Mennonite
church and later in 1869 she united
with the Brethren in Christ OF wnicr
she was member at the time Of hel
death. She leaves q husband, feul
children, an aged father, two broth
era and two sisters to mourn. In'
funeral was held at Ramona, Inter
ment in the Lewis cemetery. Rev
Jacob Engle conducted the service
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-11
Pleasant Surprise.

An enjoyable evening was spent at
the Billmyer home last Saturday eve
ming when about forty friends Of their
son, Lester, came in for a surprise.
Finding him asleep on the sofa, they
pulled his ears and pounded him
around until he awoke and gazed at
the jolly crowd which was having a
merry time at his expense. He soon
fell in line and all enjoyed themselves
until a late hour, when his mother
invited them in to delectable lunch
she had prepared. At q late hour
they departed wishing Lester many
friends and happy occasions In hi'
new home,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-11
The Methodist Revival.

The meetings for revival at the
Methodist church have not lost inter-
est, in spite Of the storm. While the
attendance has not been so large, still
many have been present and the
mower OF God has continued to move
men. The converts reported in the
meeting thus far have been adults
1t is expected that our children Will
come out next Sunday. A decision
hour is being planned and it is hoped
that every unsaved member Of oul
Sunday school will take q stand fol
Christ at that time.
The pastor has distinct message
to men and the men Of Abilene arr
urged to come out to the meetings
A unique feature for Thursday
night will be that people will b
asked to sit together by states thos'
who were born in Kansas, Ohio, Ger
many, etc., sitting VI the same par
Of the church. The church will b
marked so you will know where t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-11
LEAyENWORTH WANTS
THE PARKER FACTORIES

@. w. Parker left this morning for
I,eayenworth and we learn from the
papers there that the city CONNER
cial club is trying to induce him to
move his factories from this city 10
Lcayenworth. This is the third trip
he has made there to talk it over and
the proposition is said to be a good
one.
Abilene ought to get busy II there
is anything it can do to keep the lac
tory here. No one thing does more
to advertise the town than Charlie
Parker's enterprises and it would be q
loss tc have them removed. Inc
town would be very sorry to see the
change made for 1t would mean
material loss in business and in inc
things that go to make up a busy
town. We do not know whether Oh
not the annoyance and law suits thai
Mr.. Parker has been experiencing
through the city Administrations
worry over portion OF a back street
on which he was first allowed to put
part Of a building and then ordered
to take 1t off has anything to do witt
his willingness to consider the offel
but ii may have been influential
therein. II Abilene wants to keep IT
enterprises it ought to show II ap
preciates them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-11
The CITY Campaign.

Police Judge Porter has nomination
papers out for the spring election
Judge Porter has done so well in that
exaCting position that his reelection
unanimously is conceded.
s. R, Cowan is being urged to run
for councilman In the Third ward
Mr.. Cowan was mayor two terms and
made a splendid official. He has long
been identified with the city's BUSH
ness interests and would be fine Sc
lection for councilman.
1t was reported that 9. 4. rleiseI
having sold his place would move Out
Of the First ward making 1t necessary
to elect two members but it is not so
MIR, Pleiser has another year to serve
and is q valuable member. N b
Robson whose time expires will o'
reelected probably without opposition