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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
State News.

The United Wireless Telegraph
company is preparing to install
station at Duluth.
The fgurehead on the battle
ship Minnesota will be offered to the
state by the navy department now that
the order has gone forth that all
ornamental pieces on the battleships
must 60. If the state will pay the
freight charges from Hampton Roads
to st. Paul it is possible that the i'm
mense fgurehead may be placed on
exhibition in the capital city.
Sherman Smith, well-known poll
tician, and former member of the leg
islature, is seriously i'll in Rest hos
pital, Minneapolis. A heart affection
made necessary his removal to the
hospital. There are reported to be
several other complications which
give his physicians grave concern.
Mr.. Smith has been a familiar figure
in Minneapolis politics for years.
A terrific electric storm on Monday
night caused the destruction of the,
Methodist church at Bemidji, and
destroyed barn containing a valu-
able pacing mare and burned out
many fuses and disabled telephone
wires. The storm also demoralized
the Great Northern, Northern Pacific
and 500 traffic in eastern Polk and
Norman counties, caused two bad
wrecks and the loss of two lives.
John Palmer, one of the best known
older residents of st. Cloud, died at
his home, 707 Ninth avenue south, at
II O'Clock Sunday morning following
an illness extending over a period of
nearly three years. While Mr.. Palmer
had been a constant sufferer from
complication of ailments, his condi-
ton had not been regarded as neces-
sarily serious and the announcement
of his demise came as shock to his
friends in the city. Mr.. Palmer was
nearly 70 years of age and veteran
of the civil war.
Another case of the gun not being
loaded: Byron Quigley, aged Fl
years, son of James r. Quigley of
Duluth, was accidentally killed at
Pokegama lake Sunday afternoon by
Mrs. John Grifis of Bovey. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grifis, Quigley and Miss Ora
Lothrop formed an auto party from
Bovey to the lake. Quigley had
revolver in his coat pocket, and Mrs.
Griffis took it, with the remark that it
was heavy and would get his coat out
OF shape. She expressed some fear of
the weapon, but Quigley assured her
it was unloaded. She then handled
the revolver more carelessly, with the
result that it was discharged and
Quigley shot and almost instantly
killed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
elected director and Alex Blair acted


as chairman during the meeting.
Greenbush will play ball next Sun.
day at the creamery picnic in Uglem's
grove with Estes Brook. A good
game is assured.
Frank Rehaume has lately painted
Mrs. Leander's house. Frank is
certainly an artist at painting and can
make the paint glare like the rays OF
the sun.
The pupils who intend to receive
holy communion next August will re-
ceive instruction from Mrs. A. E.
Grow. Mrs. Grow is an able in
suructor.
The school meeting last Saturday
night in district proved hummer.
Over sixty were present. A hard
fight for the election Of treasurer be-
tween r. S. Shaw and Ole 81. Uglem
ensued, but Mr.. Shaw defeated his
opponent by two votes. The vote
stood 90 to 81 in favor of Mr.. Shaw.
Frank Rehaume acted as usher for the
evening.
A rafting good game of ball was
played between Greenbush and
Glendorado last Sunday on the
grounds of the former. Greenbush
proved the best with the ''big sticks
by a score of to 3. OF course Glen
dorado had to hire the Foley catcher,
but it's no use, boys, you'll have to
get a better team before you beat
Greenbush. You're losing ground,
boys: what are you going to do about
it?
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fullwiler took
in the ball game Sunday.
Peter Greenwood left for Marble on
Monday, where he is employed.
A merry load of sightseers went to
Princeton last Monday to spend the
day.
Mrs. Louis ROCKFORD entertained a
number of young folks at house
party Sunday.
Miss Lorena Jesmer of Princeton
spent a few days with friends in
Greenbush last week.
Mrs. Anthony Paul and children of
Marble are visiting the formers
M pop&e M, oo5 Mas Cuoon-a11
John Zurn of North st. Paul spent
a few days at Pine Grove farm visit
ing his old time friend, Peter Brooch
man.
Miss Lizzie Elsner and brother,
Fred, of Princeton spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Elsner.
Mr.. Zurn Of St. Paul, who was a
visitor at P. Brochman's, was very
much impressed by the promising out
look for Greenbush.
Miss Clara Bertrand of St. 2 Paul,
accompanied by her two brothers,
arrived Friday to spend a week with
Mr.. and Mrs. ROCKFORD.
Service was held at the Catholic
church by Rev. Father Levings on
Sunday. The singing was rendered
by the Misses and Madam Sayard OF
fSt. Paul and was much appreciated
by the congregation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
The Hill Bust.

A bronze bust of James J. Hill has
been completed in Brooklyn and will
be shipped at once to the Seattle ex.
position, where it will be unveiled on
Aus. 3, Minnesota day. The bust is
said to be che largest of its kind in the
world, weighing 1,7O0 pounds. It
will rest on a pedestal six feet high.
There will be four tablets, represent
ing q steamship, railroad train, the
coats of arms of the state of Washing
ton and the state of Minnesota. The
bust cost So, 900.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
OxBOW,

Mrs. Otto Balfanz is visiting friends
at Oxbow this week.
Mrs. P. o. Anderson has been on
the sick list for a few days.
j. j. Skahen of Princeton called at
Walter Dibblee's last Thursday even
ing.
Edwin Carr spent a three days. va
cation at the home of his parents last
week.
Ralph Carr went to Minneapolis
last Thursday, where he expects to
find employment.
Mrs. Ernest Radeke reports that a
wolf carried off one of her large
turkeys recently.
Mrs. Geo. Carr's sisters from
Davenport, Iowa, returned to their
home last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Boyn we're
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Sleeves one day last week.
A few of the young folks attended a
dance at the Carmody bowery and re-
port good time and nice crowd
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Winsor and child
rem we're pleasantly entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Gates
last Sunday.
Miss Daisy Mott left on Monday
mornings train for a visit with
friends and relatives at Crystal bay,
Lake Minnetonka.
While at the picnic at Green lake
last Sunday Arthur Radeke had one
wheel of his buggy completely de-
molished by a runaway horse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kuhrke, Herman
Kuhrke, Herman Emme and Misses
Lena and Ella Dalchow were visiting
at Lennie Bockoven's last Sunday.
Miss Rena Winsor returned on
Monday evening from Mapleton,
where she spent delightful two
weeks with her sister, Mrs. E. F.
Harrington.
Mr.. Duby and son, John, Val Mott
and Henry Balfanz were up near the
big bog in Dalbo making hay last
week. While there Val attended a
dance at the home of Axel Lund.
One of the young men of the
neighborhood captured a swarm OF
bees last Friday. That's right, honey
is sweeter than ''lasses'' and the
chances of getting "stung' in the
endeavor to obtain either are about
even.
The dance at Bogus Saturday night
for the benefit of the baseball team
was attended by the following persons
from this locality: Mr.. and Mrs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
Sees Mother Grow Young.

SOCS NlOUuCA UAO0 1OuuSs
t'It would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to use Electric Bitters, -
writes Mrs. W. L. Fitzpatrick of Dan
forth, Me. Although past 10 she
seems really to be growing young
again. She suffered untold misery
from dyspepsia for 20 years. At last
she could neither eat, drink nor sleep.
Doctors gave her up and all remedies
failed till Electric Bitters worked such
wonders for her health" They in
vigorate all vital organs, cure liver
and kidney troubles, induce sleep,
impart strength and appetite. Only
SOC at G. A. Jacks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22

John Balfanz, Mr.. and Mrs. Lennie
Bockoven, Miss Annie Balfanz and
Charles Sleeves.
The annual school meeting was held
in district 80 on Saturday evening.
John johnson was reelected clerk for
term of three years. School will
begin the first Monday in September
and continue for eight months with a
vacation during the holidays.
The Woman's Auxiliary met at the
home of Mrs. Carl Dehn last Thurs
day. The ladies spent pleasant
afternoon and were served fine lunch
by Mrs. Dehn. The next meeting of
the club will be held at the home of
Mrs. Herman Francis on July 20.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
For Sale.

Forty acres, improved, five miles
north of Princeton, for sale cheap.
Fifteen acres in crop, potatoes,
timothy, and clover: 10 acres of fine
meadow: Is acres of good green timber:
good log house with three rooms,
barn, granary and machine shed.
Can give possession at once. A
bargain:
2S-3t NJ. S. Rutherford & Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22

from there will proceed to Britton, S..
D., to remain some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert called. on
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mellotte on
Thursday evening.
DR.. and Mrs. F.. L. Small of'Prince.
ton called on Mr.. and Mrs. Smithers
on Thursda y evening.
There was slight mistake made
concerning the watch Mr.. Smithers
lost. 1t was an Elgin instead of a
Waterbury.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
A Night Riders Raid.

The worst night riders are calomel,
croton oil or aloes pills. They raid
your bed to rob you Of rest. Not so
with DR.. Kings New Life Pills, but
always cleanse the system, curing
colds, headache, constipation,
malaria, 25c at G. A. Jacks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
Bids Wanted

The board of school district No. IL,
Mile Laos county, MIMI, will receive
bids until August 3rd, 1909, for build
ing 20x28, with II foot posts, addi-
ton to school house. The party tax
ing the contract must furnish all
material, including cement blocks for
foundation. Plans and specifications
may be seen by calling on the clerk.
The board reserves the right to re.
ject any and all bids.
Q. T. Kirkevold, Clerk,
3O-2t Route 5, Princeton. MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
An Automobile Dog-Catcher.

The dog is probably a much more
petted and valuable animal in Paris
than in any other city in the world.
A stray dog is not dropped into an
ill-smelling pen on wagon and un-
concernedly driven off to the dog
pound to be drowned, but is placed in
d we'll ventilated cage~on an automo-
bile and transported in comfort to the
station where the owners of stray dogs
go in search of their missing pets.
One does not know the nourishing
qualities of hardy barley until you
have tried golden grain belt beer. I,
gives vigor to the tired body and
strengthens the brain. Order a case
for your home. Order of your nearest
dealer or be supplied by Sjoblom
Bros, wholesale dealers, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-07-22
Marriage Licenses

Clerk of Court King has issued the
following licenses:
July 16-Chas. Norberg of Kanabec
county and Mrs. Christina Burpe OF
Mile Laos county.
July 2l-Oren Love of Morrison
county and Miss Pearl M. Simpson
of Onam;a, Mile Laos county.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
From Another Point of View

To Mr. Edward Kllan Greetings
Those Flats sQuatters have better ides
Sailing as easy as falling off
warned. " - " '
whichever
It by the day. $3.50 - " -
anmaR discovered h.
4 "You'reanotherabus" -
success Of the rsbo
thus far. we will please turn Wright
coming back when he's through in the = - =
board keep probably glad they EN-
hal q Burcheu who for
joe in
to a
ponies
T. a d. Rookie Cbaper
g. A ID
0ockefsnsr and asked him for $780, (The snd)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
If Hartman Had the Missouri

sells. would stem the current and car.
ry freight "A thousand miles for dol
lar. and make money al II. The Mis-
souri, would be an arm of the sea.
Great profit would be made out OF II.
For Hartman.
Yes; he would make his bonds
worth par. and gradually. as the EN-
pire at his command developed, his
stock would go to par. and he would De
Millionaire.
Why not do IL?
AS long as Hartman. Cannon, Aid
rich and Rockefeller own and control
the government. the people seem TO be
unable TO do anything with the Mis-
souri,, or any OF the other rivers.
Let's give them all the rivers: Or
4 thought
How would IL do To take the gov
eminent away from them. and oper-
ate the river-improvement work our
selves?
We as people could make the Mis-
souri,. and the Ohio, and the MISSISSIPPI
pi. and all the Atlantic rivers. and the
Tennessee. and the Alabama system
OF rivers. and the Columbia, and the
lakes.to-the-gult deep waterway-and
all the huge complementary system OF
channels, "A great free highway sys-
TEN. 10 bless the whole people. We
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

5000 100000 in bonds for the develop
ment OF the river.
He would pocket 100000 for his
trouble. and use the rest TO develop
the river with
He would Issue stock TO the extent
OF 500. 100000 more, which he would
keep and finally make worth par by
payment OF dividends when the bust
ness should develop.
He would make the channel IL feet
deep 10 the foothills OF the Rockies.
and carry all the wheat, live stock.
wool. coal and other shipments for
hundreds OF miles on both sides or the
stream He would make the railways
pro-rate with his boats. He would
build the best docks and freight-hand-
ling machinery at the terminals. He
would nix things so that there would
never be a car shortage any more
from the mountains TO the Atlantic.
The Ignite beds OF Montana and North
Dakota would develop into new
Pennsylvania. His powerful boats.
built on the model OF the Rhine yes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
NO NOVELTY TO HIM.

admire sisters engagement ring.
Tommy?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

Mr.. Strong would not wish II. II
seems to me that you are very
powerless person indeed, and that
even il you choose to stop In Bonn
berg you will meet with very little
support really think the easiest
means OF defeating you is 10 turn you
loose upon the city. am sure that
after a short experience OF the public
temper at the present moment you
will sing little smaller than you are
singing now.
These are hard words for me 10
bear. Gen Martel.' said the king. and
there was even pleading in his voice.
But there was no softening in the
generals face.
Very we'll said the king; IF find
rebellious ministers at the ministry
will see II find rebellious servants
at the palace"
Gen. Martel had II in his mind TO
say that his majesty would probably
find II somewhat unwise 70 adopt
such a course but he said nothing,
and the king went out, and with a
black face climbed again into the
car.
Ito he Continued.l
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

Your majesty said NJ. Stalvan in
low voice, bur none the less decid-
eddy, Il must associate myself with
Gen. Martel | decline TO recognize
your authority
Next. said the king bitterly, you
will be telling me you will have me
placed under arrest-that you will
take me prisoner"
NJ. Stalvan wrung his old hands. and
looked feebly for assistance al Gen
Maftei -
We are under martial law" he pro
tested.
Gen. Martel frowned down on the
little premier hunched up in his chair
Yes he said thoughtfully Bonn
berg is under martial law. and in Mr..
Strong's absence | am the law
Indeed | am not at all sure" he
went on, that | am not doing wrong
in not ordering your immediate de-
tention-as you have been kind
enough TO suggest But. after all
there is something in old associations
and | assure you that II would have
panied me not little 20 be compelled
TO turn the tables in that manner.
Il will not do so, because | think
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
MOST ANYTHING
OLD KING COLE.

, ument TO Adam is on the safe side.
Adam is difficult 10 muck rake.
The daily dynamite disaster contin-
ues 10 take place. The stuff is rapid
ly gaining on the stork.
Count Boni is To nunt In the Rockies.
What? Heiresses?
The kaiser apologized 10 the king
OF Italy for ramming a torpedo boat
with his yacht Thus magnanimously
does Wilhelm waive lese majesty.
Bwana Jumbo has added buffalo.
giraffes and leopards to his game bag.
Next,
hen lived under stack OF hay
foI nine months But then, this was
a Winsted, Conn. hen
The Fool Killer will yet land on the
peope who persist I'm writing letters
demanding Billy Whita ransoms.
The town OF Vallecas in Spain IS
said TO be built almost entirely OF
meerschaum. Sounds like pipe.
Even II TT Worth should succeed
I'm tagging Mars. do you think for
minute that Mars is going TO waste
any time looking at Il while your own
fair burg Is on the map?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
The Truth. No Matter
Whom II Helps or Hurts.

On Grand River-ave. yesterday aft.
ernoon a baby lay alone in a cart
pushed up to the side Of store door.
The young mother was inside the
store trying on a pair of shoes.
The slightest touch, possibly that
of the swinging arm of hurrying
passer-by, would have sent the cart
rolling out onto the pavement.
Then suppose q street car should
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
THE Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
CHAPTER Lxv.-(continued.)
By W. Holt White

CHAf n kNV.-t Continueo.J
1T is the business of troops To obey.
They will follow the orders OF the COM
mander VINO is present. will give
you chance 10 redeem your position
by allowing you 10 take command to-
night
When the garrison has been sum-
moned | shall march upon the balloon
ground and there utterly destroy the
work of Mr. Strong"
Again Gen. Martel shook his head.
After that" the king went on, Il
shall return TO the palace, and, having
effected a coup which will easily coun-
terbalance the clumsy victories won
by Mr. Strong, | shall be prepared To
await his return.
The best manner OF dealing with
that imposter must, OF course. be left
TO the inspiration OF the moment. but
II can rely upon the troops, 1t should
not be an exceedingly difficult matter
TO compass Strong's capture.
Il was never a traitor cried Gen.
Martel. and decline TO become one
now"
You were traitor to me-" said
the king holly.
Never" said Gen. Martel While
you remained In Bomberg ! was loyal
TO YOU. II was after you had fed that
gave my services to a man who is
at least a man"
The king read obstinacy in every
line Of the old generals face. He
turned away with shrug OF his
shoulders.
SO be it, he said. If you decline
TO follow my lead | will find others
who will"
Perhaps" said the general, dryly.
M Stalvan.' said the king, turning
to the premier. you viii be good
enough 10 obey my instructions"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

II things should be In the hands that
would make the best use OF them. why
not give the Missouri river 10 Harri-
man?
What would he do with Il? Why
plenty of things. II he had the exclu'
sive right 10 run boats on II. he would
make use OF, IL that would make the
peoples head swim.
IL Is three thousand miles long; or
nearly 80.
The engineers say II can be made
II feet deep the year round for $780,
000 mile.
Nj. Harrimans railways are worth
nearly $4,000 u mile.
The Missouri could carry more
freight IL made IL feet deep than a
hundred railways side by side.
Mr.. Hartman would AT once issue
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
We Want This
Mother to Start
Raising Chickens
For the sake Of the Baby She Left
In q Cart on the street. We Want
Her To Watch a Mother Hen
and Her Brood for Awhile.

y
have coming aOngs
There probably been a wreck
badly smashed a badly smashed baby.
Undoubtedly dead baby
Possibly it would very
foolish her. thughess and
mother to have left her baby alone sidewalk
There probably person among
little but who thing
HOW MOTHER CAN BE GUILTY OF SUCH cAREIEssNEss IS
MORE THAN CAN UNDERSTAND
This baby solicitation for nearly every person
who passed.
Its mother ALL for she sat quite unoon
cerned in the shoe having pair
baby rolled its fists in its eyes unmndful Of danger
We French heels expect
young mother o buy
No doubt wemeaning baby
much that her would anything happen
young and foolish mother Just same
Now possibly defend herself eye.
fall upon scolding
She just simply HAD % hav pair Of shoes
There has been dapness old
the bottom could put
/ another day.
So, WHAT she going o do with the baby
She could not leave it a home all alone
Had o
OF
And that all right
But got prevent
mung
letting romp the while
n trying on the shoesl
Or why could she asked proprietor
his employe keep
the started roll under the feet pranng
Under heavy truck rafting street whizzng auomO
This baby going to be lucky of thinking reaches
the discretion and watchfuess itself without finding
box or the laudanum bottle in its hands
We would advise this young foolish get setting
and put it a few eggs
three eggs chicken,
peeping and running about
ss The little chickens do o much however
What would this mother would
far from her this baby the
without enough game
& - hasss and Crawford at bat
she'll and cluck
until that little chick
danger line and tripping back her side belongs
~ rain and the first drop finds her covering
hawk fly her chickens
11 her wings
isn't anything interesting than mothering
re chicks
mothers who leave their babies outside doors
! them out of their sight when home.
The mother hen will ADOPT family
and watch with than unthinking
family will their
Please mean-pease the
babies in the sidewalks
It makes a chldless
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

would not wait for the commerce 10
grow on bad rivers where II cannot
grow. before making good rivers or
them. We should know better. We
should make them the forerunners or
development as the railways have
been We should be ashamed TO have
a great property like the Missouri ly-
ing there generation after genera
ton, useless and undeveloped, though
bitterly needed.
But unless We have sense enough 10
turn the gang out. why not let the tail
go with the hide and give the rivers
to Hartman? We are practically do
ing that now. Let's be consistent one
way or the other.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

Another reform movement started
against Tammany. Well (yawn)
here's hoping.
This Is the time of year when tho
rev bride who accomplishes straw
berry sponge things she has mastered
the whole culinary art.
What made that Austrian grand
duke sore at being discovered was
perhaps the danger he runs of being
roped into vaudeville,
Cuba has authorized lottery 20
raise revenue. This Is fair warning
that there's nothing benevolent
about It.
Baltimore man who erected mon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
A REGULAR ROOR.

like Motley He spoke
mr. Fido
None all Fdo peacefully gnaSng his silk hat
at
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

The shades of night were falling
fast
When through an Afric village passed
A youth who bore mid fields OF rice
A banner with the strange device:
BWANA TCMBO.
His nose was fiat. his feet were
bare,
And cocoanut oil shone in MS hair.
But on his beefsteak lips there hung
A warning in his native tongue:
1WANA TUMBO!
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18
a Word From Josh Wise.

"Some authors
10 az busy az a
hen scratchIn'--an'
accomplish bout
az much"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-18

What's coming off?" the old man
said.
Emerging from his hut with dread.
is II fire. a murder or suicide
And loud the strangers voice replied:
BWANA TUMBO,
oh, stay" the maiden murmured.
Do
We've got stewed dog on todays
menu"
The water dripped from his pensive
mouth,
But he only answered, pointing south,
BWANA TUMBOi