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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
OxBOW.

Mrs. Joe Rudolph was Sunday
visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Carl Dehn.
Miss Gertie Sleeves entertained Miss
Gertie Brennan and Miss Daisy Mott
on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. John Gates visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Lundgren, last
Saturday and Sunday.
Oscar Bengston and Miss Maize
Mott we're passengers on the down
river train on Monday morning.
A crowd of twenty or more young
folks of this vicinity we're out Satur-
day night hanging May baskets.
Miss Gertie Brennan of Princeton
was a guest of Miss Daisy Mott from
Friday evening until Monday morn
ing.
Prof. Spencer gave quite an in.
teresting magic lantern show at the
Gates school house on Thursday
evening of last week.
Ralph and Edwin Carr came out
from Princeton Saturday night and
spent Sunday with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Carr.
Visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lennie Bockoven on Sunday
last were Mrs. August Kuhrke, Mrs
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
SmaSheS All Records.

AS an all-round laxative tonic and
health builder no other pills can com
pare with DR.. Kings New Ii fe Pills.
They tone and regulate stomach, liver
and kindeys, purify the blood,
strengthen the nerves.; cure constipa-
tion, dyspepsia, biliousness, jaundice,
headache, chills and malaria. Try
them. 25c at G. A. Jacks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
NEW GERMANY,

Nick Essig has bought disc har-
row.
Robt Braton has built fine porch
to his house.
Grandma Schenck and Miss Annie
Pape went to Princeton Monday
morning.
Lloyd Boyn has bought patent
harrow-one that lodges the stumps
and fence posts.
Max Kruske, the live stock man of
Bogus Brook, called at the Johnson
ranch on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Essig and
children spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Polfus.
Miss Edith johnson stayed over
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Schmidt
from Friday until Monday.
The writer recalls the time when
Uncle George I. Staples, the business
manager of the Union, was the
diamond hero of our town. At one
time Uncle George had the choice of
playing in one of the league teams at
a large salary or working for the
U ion, but he chose the latter and
this is the reason the Union has
presented such good-looking APP
pearance all these years.
Jos. Johnson went to Princeton
Saturday evening to have his hair
cut and he met on the corner Fred
Dugan, the popular potato buyer;
Charley and Grover Umbehocker, the
successful icemen, and Dick Walker,
the handsome rancher from Spencer
Brook, and together the quintet
adjourned to the high school,, where
they enjoyed the program given for
the benefit of the athletic association.
Joe says that the specialties were all
good and especially the first number
nine little dancing dryads in their
dainty costumes were too cunning for
anything. Devotees of the national
game should give the boys every en-
cOuragement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
ZIMM ERMAN.

Mrs. E. V. Healy Of Fridley visited
last week with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. K. Iliff of Elk
River were in town visiting relatives
Friday.
Mrs. G. N. Stendahl has been to
Fridley this week visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. Healy.
Miss Kraemer, having closed her
school, left for her home at Chaska
on Monday morning.
L. G. Hummel and VIM. Pratt OF
Princeton were down Wednesday look
ing over the meat shop.
Agnes Eckdahl, Stella Schumacher
and Sven Right came up from Min
neapolis on Monday night.
Miss Maud Kraemer was greatly
surprised last Friday night when she
entered her boarding place at about
9 O'Clock and found the house crowded
with friends. Her sister from Chaska,
who arrived that evening, was also
there. The evening was spent in
games and music, a delicious lunch
was served and the party broke up
at very late hour, all declaring they
had spent most delightful time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
SPENCER BROOK.

Charley Peterson of Bradford lost
valuable mare last week that will
cost him two hundred and twenty five
dollars to replace.
Dick Walker and Lawrence Clough
started for Foley last Sunday morn.
ing, with their colors flying, to assist
the Princeton aggregation, and re-
turned with them at half mast, if not
lower.
Arthur Wetter, son of Andrew
Wetter, of Spencer Brook, died last
Sunday morning from pneumonia,
aged about 20 years. Arthur was a
trustworthy and Industrious young
man and the mainstay of the Wetter
family.
Gerald Ernest, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Powell of Duluth and
grandchild of Mr.. and Mrs. f. E.
Ellingwood of Spencer Brook, died
at Duluth Wednesday, May 5, from
spinal meningitis. aged three months
and one day. The body was brought
to Spencer Brook for burial. Ser
vices were conducted at the Elling-
wood home by Rev. F. Roper. Mr..
and Mrs. Powell have the sympathy
of their friends in their bereavement.
The Zimmerman band gave an en-
tertainment at the Brook Saturday
night, as advertised, and their efforts
we're highly appreciated by the audi
ence. The irrepressible> Harry Pratt
sang a couple of solos. Mrs. Nickel
son sang a solo, the Misses Nora and
Lille Stendahl duet, and each
number was listened to with pleasure.
A guitar solo by Mr.. Olson, the musi-
cal director, was finely rendered.
The ladies' quartet-Mrs. Nicholson,
Mrs. Pratt and the Stendahl sisters
to use slang expression, just took
the cake. The orchestra of four
pieces Messrs. Olson, Varley, Pratt
and Mrs. Foley-played several
selections in a very pleasing manner.
All the numbers by the band were we'll
received and applauded.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
BATTLE BROOK.

A large number of their friends,
among them Rev. and Mrs. Larson,
visited at Mattson's Sunday.
Andrew Mattson. accompanied Miss
Hanson to the city Monday since her
efforts to get an older member of the
sex was fruitless.
The Sunday school in Battle Brook
was reorganized by Rev. Larson last
Sunday. Officers were elected as
follows: Superintendent, John Olson;
assistant superintendent, Mrs. Bender;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
MILO.

Al Bemis has been working few
days at the brickyard the past week.
Smallpox and whooping cough are
having full sway in this neighbor-
hood.
Miss Clara Sandquist took trip
with Bill Bonn to the county seat last
Thursday.
May baskets are ali the rage now
and the evenings are very fine for the
young people.
There was no service in the Metho-
dist church last Saturday evening for
reasons unknown.
Misses Mary Knutson and Esther
Bleed called at the Sandquist home
last Friday afternoon.
Dave Sandquist is the proud pos
SCISSOR of a brand new buggy. He
doubtless expects to take the girls out
riding.
Joe Knifin is talking of taking q
walk to St. Paul to see the sights and
interview certain dealer in bicycles,
motorcycles, etc.
Oscar Schram is keeping the road
warm since he has got that swell new
horse and buggy. The girls all think
he is the only one now.
John Beden has gone to the
Northwestern hospital, Princeton, to
have an operation performed. His
many friends hope that he may re-
cover.
An enjoyable evening was spent last
Friday at Herbert Huggins'. The
time was passed in dancing and, after
refreshments at midnight, the crowd
departed.
The ball game last Sunday between
Estes Brook and Long Siding was a
good one. The scores were ID and IA
in favor of Long Siding. The game
would have been more interesting if
everyone had played fair, but all is
fair in love and war.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
6ba Farm Preside.
Gleanings by Our. Country
Correspondents.
BALDWIN,.

Fred Murphy is pulling stumps for
( Mr.. Barnum.
The Anderson family spent Sunday
at Ben Johnson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Grant spent Sun
day at the Higgins home.
What was the attraction at the
corners last Sunday, boys?
Several of the farmers are busy
planting their early potatoes.
Word has been received to the effect
that o. Dorff is a grandpa now.
Iva McCracken entertained her
friend, Sarah Shurrer, last week.
John Olsen, wife and son, Henry,
visited at the Fisk home Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Sanborn had company
arrive on Monday evenings train.
Mrs. Lew Persons brother and
wife from Minneapolis are visiting
her.
Miss Alice Barry entertained her
sister from St. Paul a few days last
week..
Mr.. and Mrs. McCracken spent
Sunday at John Lanes. They report
Mrs. Lane to be improving after a
long illness.
The children we're all deserving of
praise at the entertainment last Satur-
day night. The proceeds from the
baskets amounted to 1895.
A large crowd attended the dance
Friday evening. Forty tickets were
sold and a fine supper was served.
All had an enjoyable time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
BOGUS BROOK.

Rosy Dalchow was on the sick. list
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dalchow spent
Sunday at Miller's.
VIM. Zahnow of Fergus Falls is ex.
pected here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ziebarth left
for the cities last week.
Paul Kruger was a pleasant visitor
at Carl Rick's last week.
The Bogus boys organized a ball
team last Sunday afternoon. H
J. Dalchow hauled load Of hay
from the Siding on Monday. !.
Willie Jopp. is keeping the brush
rather short in Rosin's pasture. r
Albert Hoeft spent Sunday evening
at the home of Miss Clara Bandemer.
VIM. Peterson received slight in.
jury while playing ball last Sunday
Fred Polfus has been engaged to do
the mason work for G.. Hoeft's new
house.
Carl Hoeft is wearing big smile on
his face over the arrival of 9-pound
baby boys
Mrs. JsW. Gates spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eric
Lundgren.
Herman Kuhrke left for Brickton on
Monday, where he will saw for the
Farnham Co.
Henry Batz was a visitor at the
home of Miss Rosy Dalchow last
Saturday evening.
A large crowd of young people
gathered at the home of John Dalchow
on Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ida May Schmidt and b.
Kuhrke spent pleasant evening al
G. Hoeft's last Thursday.
One of our young men is keeping the
roads in good condition between Aug,
Kuhrke's and Albert Lueck's.
Miss Wanda Hoeft returned home
on Saturday. She has been employed
at r. D. Byers' for some time.
Paul Emme has the contract fol
building G. Hoeft's new house and
will start as soon as possible.
A certain young fellow got his
mouth hurt last Sunday while playing
ball. Use your hands next time.
A crowd of young people gathered
at Henry Dalchow's last Sunday and
the evening was spent in playing
games.
A game of ball was played between
Bogus Brook and scrub nine. The
score was 10 to 26 in favor of the
scrubs.
Miss Louisa Kanitz was a pleasant
caller at G. Hoeft's last Sunday
afternoon and the people we're quite
surprised. .
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Hoeft on May 6. Carl says he
will be able to pillow for spuds in a
week or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Harmon and
Mrs. Gottlieb Hoeft were the guests o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Bonkowske last
Sunday afternoon.
G. W. Peterson went fishing las
Saturday evening and caught one
sucker. Fishing is good when vol
can catch them like that, Pete.
For farm loans 60 to Robt. 81
King. He gives lowest rates, bes
terms and quick service. Soft
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13

A scientific bill Of fare made in
Germany lists whales milk as the
ideal human food, but buckwheat
cakes and sausages still hold first
place in this country as the real thing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13

Learning without politeness makes
disagreeable pedant, and politeness
without learning makes superficial,
frivolous puppy. Chesterfield.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all
horses and cattle found running at
large in the village of Princeton will,
after this date. be impounded as pro-
vided by the village ordinance.
Dated May Is, 1909.
S. A. Cravens, Marshal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13
For Service.

The stallion "Young Herman" will
stand for the season at Arson How.
ards barn, Princeton.
20-4t j. c.. Van Alstein.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13

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, 1909-05-13
MARKET REPORT

The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press:
POTATOES
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13

The First National Bank of Prince
ton represents the strongest fire insur-
ance companies in the world. 2u
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
BOOKS ABOUT LINCOLN

In an editorial under tho ~forcgoint
caption the Chicago Record Herald
tells as that the special bulletin OF
the Chicago Public Library on Abra-
ham Lincoln consists OF more thai
forty pages, which make up a partial
catalogue only Of Lincoln literature.
Considering that Lincoln's death oc-
Cured but little more than forty years
ago, the showing IL a remarkable one.
aud We may take It as thc beginning
merely. The final word about such q
man rs never said. the interest that he
has for the historian and the biog-
raphcr ~ constantly increasing. Each
new generation has TO present it's
view, as We have seen In the case Of
other great historical characters.
within the last ten or fifteen years
there has been ~ %outpouring OF books
on Napoleon. who has exercised a
fresh fascination over writer's and
readers.
Napoleon and Lincoln were very
types, but the personality Of
the cmancipator In Of absorbing Inter
est. aud he was tho leading figure IN
one Of The most important aud critical
IN the history Of the human
race. Not only win the study Of his
Hfo and times never ease. but his
Is likcly to increase, aud il Is
that he win have a place Of
highest distinction oven among
the groat
His wisdom tact. firmness. gentle
ness and patience arouse tho cnthusi-
istic admiration OF evory student
with an that IS commonly known Of
him, he remains a fresh subject and a
most Inspiring one Men are moved
by the contrasts in his llfc which
mako them marvel the more at his
gifts Unconditional historians arc
affected by his character and
'arecr Persons who have read about
him la a dcsultory way feel the de-
TO give him more serious study,
and after they have done SO confess to
new surprises and an added admira.
ion
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
GOOD ROADS.

IN the matter OF the good roads
movement. 20 earnestly favored by the
governor In his very sound and prac-
teal message 20 the legislature. the
Morning Journal has favored the pass
ing Of an acl taking this work under
the supervision Of the territory. maxi
ing use OF prison labor for the build
ing Of all i~nter-county roads. and as
aistlng 10 the extent Of one-half the
expense In the cases OF all roads strict
~ local and wholly within the county.
A plan similar 70 this, although II
does not provide for the use OF prison
labor, has been adopted by the state Of
New York. and the legislature has
made arrangements for expanding
fifty million dollars upon the same
within the next few years. While New
Mexico would not be able at present 10
pat AZ much money iato public i'm
provements OF this character NJ the
great state Of New York. there Is no
enterprise hat the territory could go
into, 10 the extent Of her ability, that
would result IN greater good to the
people and profit TO the state. Every
dollar that Is expended In the making
Of good country roads very soon
back 10 US with Interest, In the
enhancement Of tho value Of our real
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
Here are a few Of our offerings

out today. they would have created
employment for tens Of thousands OF
men at "rcmuncrative wages and to
the advantage c. the rate-payer.
Take the navy program as an in
stance Of this. and sec what a change
Of methods might do for us. An tho
shipyards Of the country are prac-
tically without prospect of work this
winter. Why must the admiralty adj
here 10 the theory that in all circum-
stances each years output must not
exceed hat OF the year before? Why
should they not meet a time of So
we're depression by giving out a two
yea program at once. borrow ing. II
necessary. one-half the cost which
would. of course. be carried to a sus-
pensc occur and repaid out Of the
taxes which would be raised for the
navy in the second ycare-Charies
Mciarcn, NJ F.. IN London Chron-
icle.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.

There Is a good deal of food for
thought ia II little paragraph In 4
letter by William Il. curtis. from
Washington to the Record-Hcrald. a
few days ago. said he.
Unless some unexpected power CT
Influence may come up To the help OF
the advocates OF "A postal savings bank
system that measure win be defeated
again. like the parcels post bin. the
bin To Increase the pay Of steamships
Ter the transportation Of United states
mail ana other measures of equal inn
p%ortnncc which have been 80 earnestly
aud ably urged upon congress hy the
present postmaster general and his
predecessors Congress win appro-
PIRATE Ssa, GOO, 900 for battlcshlps and
torpedo boats without hesitation. but
not u cent for the encouragement
OF the commerce which those battle.
ships arc Intended 70 protect. The
prize OF one batticship would build a
fleet OF merchant vessels that would
furnish sufficient transportation facill-
Ties Tor our exporters TO Central and
south America. 10 China and the phil
ipplncs. ana contribute to the prosper
iiy of thousands Of manufacturers and
millions OF farmers whose products
are called for IN the other republics
OF this continent
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
MUST RESPECT Tnv TREATY.

Representative Goldfogle. Of New
York would have the treaty OF 1898
between the United States and Russia
abolished unless the Russian govern
ment ceases what he declares to be a
discrimination by that country against
American Hebrews. He has introduce
ed a joint resolution In the house. at
Washington. to bring about such re-
suit.
The resolution Is preceded by a long
preamble. in which 1t Is declared that
Russia has from time to time refused
to recognize the passports Of Amer
lean citizens because they were OF the
Jewish faith. The terms of tho treaty
providing that the inhabitants Of the
two countries shall mutually have
the liberty Of entering soj%ourning and
residing IN all parts OF the respective
territories Of each other" are set
forth. and It Is tten declared that
Russia has repeatedly and In the face
of rcmonstrance from this country re-
fused to wise out passports because OF
the religious belief Of some Of the
holders of them
IN the resolution the president is
to renew negotiations which
protect Jewish citizens against
his discrimination. In case Russia
TO recognize its treaty obliga-
ions the president is required to then
give notice that he viii suspend the
realty, and In ease OF the persistence
II Russia tho resolution directs him
o declare II at an end.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
SECRETS.

The New York IIcrald's Washington
bureau IS responsible FOR the state
ment ihat coincldcnt with tho preai-
dents pronounced efforts to prevent
anti-Iapnnoso legislation la California,
q story has leaked out from tho high-
ent diplomatic quarters at Washington
90 the effect that the president aud the
Japanese foreign office understand
each other far better than Is known
to the public. II Ia also said that
President Roosevelt has for some time
been using every effort To discount in
advance any action on tho part of the
American people which might be con-
strucd IA Toxic as unfAyorabio 60
Japan
a. the sau time IL i asserted that
she Itinerary of The battle ship fleet
wns la thc Japanese foreign office he
fore i WAS given ont for publication
here aud that There was Il complete
understanding between Japan aud
President Roosevelt that the fleet
would NOT char IFS itinerary. or. la
other words, would not remain la the
Pacific ocean beyond a certain date
This report, coming as Il does from
au authority little TO be questioned.
has set diplomats who have heard 1t
more or less ages by lts implied
meaning that Tho president Withdrew
the fleet from the Pacific because OF
an understanding with and practically
az The dictaiiou of Japan
No ono knows how the diplomatic
negotiations between the president
AMI Japan were conducted ct whether
the suggestion that the fleet should
not remain In the Pacific beyond an
asiccd date same from the Japanese
foreign ufiife on came from tho presl-
dent himself Il is believed possible
that the president may simply have
Informed Japan that the fleet would
not remain, in order Go uueil any suA-
piDion of hestiliiics and permit the
fleet % contimuo ls world cruise with
uninterrupted good feeling toward all
nations 60 Witch Il paid its respect
~ O. also belirv q pussf~ That Tho
pf,flaent MAY hayo wished 20 give tls
1apan's, foreign office an emergency
measure Of big stick 10 hold over
zoe heafs ~ ans jingoisus disturbets.
aud thertDs indicated formally that
under no conditions would the fleet
remain ia the Pacific. These are some
OF thc assumptions heard since the
nfws that there vas some word Of an
Amcriean-Jspanese agreement rela-
Tive Il n fleets erulse
IL l. known that the officials and
merchants Of Mauiss Wers .er, anx.
ious 10 have the fleet stay longer IN
fhiApgin, waters 10 maze up for the
tins lost through the cholera epl-
aemie. and hat Il vas proposed 10
rnt short b time allotted 10 The Med-
hcffensan IN order 10 permit the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
MoGoLLoN COUNTY.

IA AZ the grist " new c%ounticl
viii be asked to grind out, we have AZ
yet seen no suggestion Of q county t.
be organized ia the Mogollon country
out Of the western part OF Socorrc
aud yet II there Is any place In New
Mexico where "a large number Of good
progressive citizens aro prnctieniiS
d~lsfranchisod by their isolation from
ihcir county scat. u Is 10 the section
We have just mentioned.
New counties are frequently asked
for la the interest uf real estate
boomers. or 10 tickle the pride of as-
piring yillngrs that may hope 10 be-
come county seats, but here is a case
whore the public interest actually de-
mands il, and where Il Is really an
outrage ON the people Of the section
"a compel them 10 travel al around
~Roblnhood's barn to reach their u
IS seat. A trip from the section IN
question 20 the county seat Of soeofro
county takes as long as 4 trip from
Albuquerque to Chicago and Involves
twice as much hardship
10 cut Off socorro county ui the
point whore ~ southern boundary
llne turns south into Grant. ana run
thence due north 10 the north line of
socorro county. would make . new
count. about firty by seventy five
milcs-threo times as large as Ber-
naillie- symmetrical In shnpo and
bounded on All sides By straight lines
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-25
\ GRuTSoME PFC III,

one " the most horrible scenes
"eor witnessed il detailed IN the re-
ports describing the results Of The
dynamite explosion at the Chicago
crib. whore SO many men We're Killed.
and their bodies torn literally TO frag-
menta Take this. for example.
Forty seven bodies were brought
from the lake IN thirty saeks-the
remnants OF what had once been men
being little more than chunks Of char
rcd flesh and bone.
zone 81 the sacks contained five
heads. while others contained several
arms or lcgs, showing the mutila,lan
caused hs the explosion and the nre.
Identification OF these OF
men was utterly out OF the question.
The tug l. c sabin brought them "a
the foot Of Ninety-second street a,