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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21
FIRE IN. TIE BIG BOG
Scores of Farmers Have Been Fight.
Ing Fire for Several Days.
Think Danger Is Past.
Several Sections in Town of DaIbo
Burned Over..Peat Burned to
Depth of IL Inches.

a terrific fire has been raging in
the Big Bog, about IL miles north
east of Princeton, since the latter
part Of last week and scores of men
and teams have been constantly en-
gagged night and day in combating
the fiery demon. The bog, which is
located mainly in the town of Dalbo,
Isanti county, is of peat formation
and was originally covered with a
heavy growth of mixed timber mostly
tamarack. The long continued
drought has rendered the peat as
.infammable as finder and the dense
growth of rank grass and brush to-
;gether with the old slashings furnish
ready fuel for the flames.
t It is alleged by residents of Dalbo
that it was owing to the carelessness
of Milaca real estate men that the
fire was set several weeks ago. At
any rate there has been fire in the
bog for more than two weeks, but it
was not until Saturday that the
smouldering embers were famed into
pillows of flame and smoke and seri-
Gus results we're threatened.
The bog or swamp covers several
sections and is desolate place, but
on the east, south and west are
located the best farming lands to be
found in Mile Laos and Isanti coun-
ties. Since Sunday scores of men
have been constantly engaged in
keeping the fire from spreading and
getting it under control, but despite
their efforts the greater part of Sec
tions 8, II, Is, 10, and 30 in Dalbo
township has been burned over.
A large force of men, under the
leadership of Erick Tolin Of Dalbo,
by back-fring, digging a ditch IL
miles in length and blowing six or
eight burrows distance of four miles,
stayed the ravages of the flames on
the east side of the swamp. All day
Tuesday and until Wednesday morn.
ing men and teams from Princeton
and Bogus Brook townships on The
west, and from Wyanett township on
the south, made hard and sue.
cessful fight to check the fire. AT
the present writing it is thought that
the imminent danger is past, unless
high winds prevail.
The peat in the. bog in places
burned to depth of eight and ten
inches. Nothing short of drenching
rain will quench the fire in the peat
formation. But as long as the fire is
confined to the swamp or DO g no great
damage will be done for the land is
considered almost worthless. But il
the FIRE should get beyond control
and extend to the prosperous farm
settlements that surround the bog
great damage would be inflicted.
Several adjoining farm houses have
had close calls already. The people
in the vicinity are earnestly hoping
and praying for rain.
It may be necessary for the people
of the village to send assistance to
help the imperilled farmers to protect
their homes, and if the demand is
made there ought to be a prompt
response.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21
Not Always.

Teacher (of night schooD-What do
you understand by the term tlife SEN
tence?" Give an example Of one.
Shaggy Haired Pupil-tI pronounce
you husband and e''-Chicago
Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21
why Not comply Wtth Che Lawe

The Onamia Lake Breeze says in q
sort of an apologize vein it would be
q very good thing if the financial
statement of the county for this year
were published. There has been no
financial statement published for
almost four years. Yet the law ex-
lpresssly provides that full and ac-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21
Ed. Milton's House at m,lacs BURNS.

Ed. Millions residence in MiIaca
was destroyed by fire early Monday
morning. Several of the occupants
had a close call. The overturning of
q lamp is supposed to have started
the fire. Loss estimated at 81, 500.
tOnly q small insurance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21
Well Satisfied.

Well Satisfied
"Old Grabber ought to be satisfied
with the money he has"
Gle is satisfed-so much so that he
wants lot more Of exactly the same
kind London Tit-Bits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21

We can do nothing we'll without Joy
and good conscience, which is the
ground of joy.-Dfbbes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-07-21
The SCHOOL MEETING.
Much Interest Manifested in Indepen.
dent District No. I.-Board Is
Emphatically Endorsed.
Finances i'm Excellent Condition. Cash
Balance of $II,543.74 on Hand
at Close of Fiscal Year.

day. Nearly 300 votes we're polled.
40 per cent of which we're cast by
ladies. Automobiles were flying
around the village at lively pace
between the hours of seven and eight
conveying voters to and from the
school house. There had been some
criticism of the management of the
school for the past year and the i'm
preston prevailed that an attempt
would be made to elect three new
directors who would voice the senti-
ments Of the opposition. The result
indicates that the people are we'll
satisfied with the present school
officers and the manner in which the
schools are being conducted.
There we're two tickets in the field.
The one that was supposed to repre-
sent the present administration bore
the names of DR.. F. L. Small, J. j..
Skahen and Fred J.. Newton; the OPP
position ticket contained the names Of
c. A. Dickey, Otto Radeke and Val
Sausser. The vote was as follows:
F. L. Small 249, j. j. Skahen 243,
Fred J. Newton 246, c. A. Dickey 35,
Otto Radeke 40, Val Sausser 80.
The financial statement of the dis
trict for the past year was read by
Clerk Skahen, and the figures indi-
cate that the district is in healthy
financial condition.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand at beginning of year.. S S,635 81
Received from apportionment.. ........ 2,716. 80
Special tax collected. ...........11, 1853 81
oIate dlu. ...... l.5UU.UV
Local one-mi.l tax collected. .......... 661 SO
Tuition, interest," miscellaneous. 452 50
Total receipts -. S26 ,129 81
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid for teachers wages. SIC. 657 sc
Paid for fuel and supplies ......... ], 461 "A
Paid for repairs. .................... 52.8e
Paid for library books. 514 81
Paid for apparatus .............. -. 4.75
Paid Tor Janltors 135. Ot
Paid for miscellaneous. III Is
Cash on hand at end of year. .... u543 "a
Total - .....................S26 .129 81
The people seem to be pretty we'll
satisfied with their public schools and
the manner in which they are being
conducted. AS matter of fact there
is no just cause for the criticism and
knocking that has been INDUCED in by
fou P,,t fhot
school teacher has not yet been born
who could please everybody. The
Princeton schools will compare
favorably with those of more preten.
tious places. We doubt if there is a
village of its dimensions in the state
that can boast of better schools than
Princeton. Our people are Justly
proud Of their schools.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Notice has been received at police
'nadquarters from Capt. Wood of the
Chicago police department, Offering a
eward of $500 for the arrest of three
negroes who are wanted in that city
+ or murder. No. | is light brown
negro known as "Jim." 22 years old.
feet inches in height and weighs
$50 pounds; big mouth, heavy cheek
bones. When last seen was clean
haven and was wearing a black stiff
at, black sack coat, black four-in-
land tie. dark striped pants. white
oft shirt and black laced shoes. No
looks like an Indian. % years old
feet $ inches in height and weighs
- to 160 pounds: smooth slaven but
an raise a reddish beard; wore brown
lerby hat faded brown coat. gray
ANTS with dark stripe. white soft
hirt with collar attached and black
,cw tie. No. is a very light skinned
negro. % to 80 years old. 5 feet :
nches in height and weighs 1So
pounds: WAS clean shaven and wore
'olored soft hat with peaked crown
light sack coat, black pants, we'll
worm tan shoes, and light soft shirt
citl collar attached. No til.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
AMUSEM ENTs.
Opera House Attraction.

The very pleasing bill as presented
the Opera house yesterday after
loon and last evening seems to have
'ecdivcd the stamp of approval. judg
ing from the reception accorded the
'audevile artists and the fine dis
,lay of intensely interesting motion
pictures Woods & Meadows in their
'efined singing and dancing act will
tanu them in stead when seeking "a
booking as first-class act at any
cgitimate vaudeville house The
Three .Appolos." the 20th century ath-
etes. were marvels in skill as weight
filters and in feats of strength
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
MONEY BACK.
So"o'sch' webster & Co. Guarantee
Mi.o-na to Surely Cure Indigestion
and Stomach Sickness.

and Stomach Sickness,
Mi-o-NA is guaranteed to cure indi-
sestion or any stomach trouble, or
money. back. 1t is not a makeshift reme-
uy, but is u stomach tonic and npbuilder
that taken regularly. will make the
stomach strong and healthy 1t builds
up the nerves. puts rich blood in the
VEINS, and stops headaches and all ncr-
vousness.
why should any reader of the Journal
hesitate to try this great stomach pre-
scrlpt1on when it doesn't cost a cent un-
less it cures.
In five minutes it will Danish after din
her distress, nervousness, gas eructa-
tons or heartburn.
Women who desire a lovely complex
ion' sparkling eyes. and perfect health
should try MONA stomach tablets.
rhey cause the stomach to properly dl-
sest food, keep the liver, stomach and
bowels in order and furnish nutritious
matter that makes pure rich red blood
If you have any sickness caused by
the stomach. such as sick headache, bill
business. dizziness, constipation. sleep
lessness, nightmare or nervousness, MI
O-NA stomach tablets will surely bring
you back to health.
Sold by Bowditch, Webster Il GO. and
druggists everywhere and guaranteed 10
do just as advertised. Free trial treat
ment on request, from Booths Mi-o-na,
Buffalo, n. y.
Sold ana guaranteed in Waterville by
the Dorr Drug Co, and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Blanche Rinq Coming.

blanche Ring Is announced as the
welcome attraction at the Empire
,neatre, Lewiston. Thursday even
ing, Dec. Is. when the merry singer OF
tllngs on My Fingers "Yip-I-Addy"
and countless other popular classics
Nill be seen for the first time in> Lew
stun in her new musical play "Thc
Yankee Girl In this vehicle Miss
Ring has just terminated an engage
ncnt at the Majestic Theatre. Boston,
and the piece also has to its credit a
'engthy and prosperous run at the
New York Herald Square Theatre.
The Yankee Girl is the work of
George V. Hobart and Silvio Helm. the
former having contributed an anus
ing and interesting book and the lat
ter "a tuheful score. Mr.. Hobart's
story abounds in humorous situations
furnishing Miss Ring with generous
opportunities to display at their best
all those. delightful talents tor fun
making that have made her so i'm
mensely popular Miss Rings songs
include 1.-THE Top of the Morning"
Love Among the Roses Come Jo-
sephine in My Flying Machine NO
ra Maloon." and in response to an in
sistent demand she sings for an en-
core Rings on my Fingers
Inc supporting company is j dis
tirguisled one headed by Harry Gil
foil. and containing such favorites az
William z. Carleton. Halliday and
Cyril Ring. Henry Lange. Margaret
Malcolm. Paul Porter. Juan Nillisana
CvriI Ring. Henry Bergman Alfred
DeRall and Fannie Kidston. There is
large and beautiful chorus of more
than usual singing and dancing abil-
ity.
Special cars %Iil he lun 10 Lewiston
from Augusta and Gardner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Street Commissioner Pierce of the
Western district had a crew at work
on Water street Monday. giving that
it's final cleaning up of
the year. and tho work will probably
be concluded Tuesday. Owing to the
very cold weather of the past week the
use of the sprinkler was not advisable
and IN consequence the street became
very dusty. and in sweeping the stree'
Monday snow was used to prevent the
dust from flying.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

A slight blaze occurred at about :
o'clock Sunday evening in the base
nent of the tenement house owned by
Peter Dutel at the corner of Mill
street and Mt. Vernon avenue. which
vas due to the explosion Of a kerosene
amp. Some little damage was done by
the burning oil but the blaze was ex-
inguished without calling the fire de-
',artment and the loss will be small.
Insurance on the house is carried by
the C. F.. Downing agency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

,The Canadian Jubilee Singers are
nnounced for January 5. Since their
last visit to Augusta several changes
have been made in the company, and
III told the trouoe is in better form
o please and entertain an audience
than at any time in it's past history.
The entertainment will be given at
the Winthrop street Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Miss Reba Choate, daughter CT Dep
uty Marshal and Mrs. 0. L. Choate
vino had been visiting her home in this
city lett town Monday afternoon to
resume her studies at the Gorham
Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

THE Unity Club will meet at the home
Of Mrs. =. Fl. Dunham, Weston
street, at 80 this evening. The pro
gram; Gilbert Stuart, born December
3. 1755,' Miss Moore: Thomas Carlyle,
born December 4, 1896" Judge o. G..
Hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

James Nelson of New York. who hat
been in the city for the purpose of Civ
ing physical culture treatment, left
Sunday afternoon for his return home
MIR. Nelson is a former well-known
boxer and athlete and while in Au-
g,lsta was engaged in giving several
parties in the city a course of treat
mcnt for the purpose of reducing their
weight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

A business meeting of the Christian
Gndeavor Society of the Baptist
hurch will be held Tuesday night at
the home of +. +. Weston, Spring
treet. All members are requested t"
Dc present AS the election of officers
viii take place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

WHO ever reads A. A. Soule's
snowy ad. will be better informed re-
garding "what to buy for Christmas
presents" Better call at the store
forenoons. when possible, can obtain
more prompt service. If you have not
visited this store lately surprises will
probably greet YOU, in values. E
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

The people are evidently beginning tc
realize that the very best season fo'
shopping is this week. Next week
stocks will not be as complete. Fur
thermorc, the Patrons Of Husbandr'
will be with US and they will require
much of the attention that clerks car
this week give to home shoppers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Invitations are out for dancing
party to be given at the Angusts
House Thursday evening, Dec. 20, un-
der the manaser' ,ruuns New
bert and Willis Townsend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

You will see a fine mission clock ir
Wight's jewelry store that is likely tC
attract lots of attention. 1t is Il $2"
clock, today, the price is $19. This
price will be reduced 81 each day un-
til the clock is sold--Watch it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Friends OF l.. B. Weever. WHO has
been confined to his home on Western
avenue for the past 10 days by a Sc
we're attack of lumbago. will be graf
flied to hear. that he is improving
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

William keene has assumed charge
of the Maine Central gate at the
Bridge street crossing and will look
after the safety of those who travel
that thoroughfare by day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Friends of Harold Chisam, who had
been quite ill at his home on Oak
treet. suffering with pneumonia. will
be glad to hear that he is able to be
about again -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Christmas shopping in Whitman 4
Adams Cos. elegant store appears to
have a fascination for the ladies this
holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

The public schools of the city will
close next Friday, Dec IL, for the
Christmas recess and sessions will not
be resumed until Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Bags, Purses and
Pocket Books

Hand bags and. stap purses and
pocket books in black, o.
brown ana tau ut .-...... 6O~
Womcns 10-inch hand bags in tan.
brown and black. 10 styles to select
from ana all genuine bar En-
gains at the price of .... wv
IS STYLES Of hand bags in variety
Of colors and shapes, no CO~
better Xmas gift at ...... WV
l6 STYLES Of Hand Bags, including all
the newest designs. genuine leather
and leather lined. over $50 M
at the one price of ......... i wv
BETTER Bags at sl.2J. $3.50, $500.
$50. $3.50. $500 and $3.50. BE sure
to see them.
Suit Cases at 69c, soc. Sl.O9. $50.
$500 and $3.50. A good Xmas Gift.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

The carcass Of a fine buck arrived on
/ train l02 Monday afternoon from Ban
| gor, billed to c. S. Towle of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Frank TrdSk, who has been receiv-
ng treatment at the Augusta General
hospital, has left that institution and
.eturned to lis duties at the Augusta
House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Sick Headache

.;mnly urgent notice from Nature
vour digestive organs are foul,
sIcgged, diseased.
uooNS PILLS by speedy, easy.
King effect thoroughly cleanse,
sov;f s~r;fy and invigorate. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
fCNC,
H. J. MERRlCK, Augusta, Me.
Mail Orders
Given Prompt
Attention
December Clearance Sale

Unusual Weather has made both wholesale and
stocks goods throughout country We taken advantage Of these
conditions the wholesale markets and have bought sacrifice
good values in sesonabe goods
We have decided the public the advantage these good trades
and shall combine odd lots merchandise already hand with these
purchases
Tuesday, December 3 Shall The December Sale
Remember good big values when sale, and this will
Every article here advertised stock and will be sold
exactly these and guarantee all goods represented
cheerh refunded satisfactory. Such
this get suitable Christmas Presents at saving prices
before the holidays seldom We ask
the items below and feel will be advantage
early and often between and Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Albert +. Farr of Manchester is Wis
ting friends in Boston and New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Daily kennebec Journal
Telephone 1856.
LOCAL BRIEFS

Mis-. Il. W. Downs will leave Tues
day for Boston and vicinity where
she will pass the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Hose, Underwear

Heavy flecced hose at. e pair ESQ
All our fine soc wool and cashmere
hose for ....-. ..s .a. >. 45c pr.
Be sure to see our No. 2040 heavy
neeced hose, rib top and regular
SIC No. at acknowledgement .25e
one lot of childrens g5c and 19c line
at ~. ....... Z pr. Xoc
Lisle hose, silk embroidered, a, fine
Xmas gift at ..................5 SOC
Mems and children's hose pr. 25c.
A FEW FUR SCARFS
to be sold at very low price. Mon
key Muffs, round, were IS, now $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
DR.. C. L. WAKEFIELD,

specialist III animal surgery, if that
svi,cher bothers YOU / know how to
make a pleasant driver and double the
value Of your horse; let me explain, it
is worth while.
ohore 324-i3, Augusta.
dec7d1mo*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

DOlllGCAlAC
All ~. Bates Gingham now. l0c yd.
1900 yds. best print at. Sc, &c and 41ac
Tho prctiiest patterns we ever had.
Full size bleached sheets at. 39c
Large Bed spreads, extra value
25c colorcl. 2-faccd, So in. curtain
muslin. now only ..,........ .1ec yd
;6-inch Lockwood cotton ...., &c
t0-inch Lockwood cotton ......... Sc
Bleachcd cotton table damask 25c yd
patterns of, linen and merccrizcd
damask. Very pretty designs
at ............... DUG va
Good linen napkins at ....,.. . CSC doz
All-lincn tray cloths. full size and
at .................1 19c
White Percaline, zoe and 25c value, to.
be closed out at only ........ 15c yd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Black Skirts

A fine line and fine gift, priced from
Observation-Disclosures. ACC to 1898
\ very pretty one and splendid value, ,
$500 value at ................ .$1.6e
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Muslin Underwear

II styles Of very pretty corset covers
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 25c
Corset covers, ! i'll il fancy box. Soc
White Skirts, hamburg and lace trim.
med. 10 styles at ........... .98c
l35 long white skirts. very pretty.
hamburg and made extra full. The
best value we ever offered t.5.$1.6S
I styles OF regular S1.25 cotton robes,
now csc
Good Outing and cotton robes at. Soc
Pure white outing robes, heavy and
prettiiy trimmed. at only .... 90
Embroidered outing skirts in white,
pink and blue, at only ... SOC
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

Some Misses coats and Children 5
and Wc will make the price right.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13

L/IcSSco
20 Women's Winter Coats.

Every one, 10 be sold at sonle pric,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-13
Corsets

Some odd corsetS. regular s., $3.50
and $500 values. to be closed out at
cost,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-22

everlasting pastoral play Way Down
East, and two companies in George
Broadhurst's new play, The Dollar
Mark
VIM. "A. Brady and Jos, r. Grismer
are conspicuous for the enduring quail
ity Of the successes they build up.
They select strong, viriIe human plays
all present them OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
that go straight to he hearts of the
people who stick in the memory and
find new admirers year after year.
There were never two men of more
wildly contrasting types-Brady,
blonde, nervously alert, impulsive, ag-
gressive, the real Celtic American:
Grismer as swarthy as a Spaniard
cool, well poised self contained. Both
are excellent actors and artistic stage
directors They have over score of
theatrical interests. Individual and
combined and their profits have run
into hundreds Of thousands and are in
creasing.
The company to be seen here in
The Man of the Hour, includes prime
favorites of the New York stage in
the persons of Arthur Maitland, Felix
Haney, John Moore, William Culling-
ton. T, S. Guise, M. ]. MacQuarrie
Paul Byron, William Lloyd, til. J. Hew-
itt George A, Cameron. Edward Dewey
Madeline Winthrop, Anna Reader and
Florence Mack.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-22

and so the managers of the local play
house made efforts at once to extend
the time of pretty Sonias stay here
This was then impossible as Henry
w Savage had already booked a solid
tour, and Savage does not disappoint
nor break engagements SO The
Merry Widow had to waltz along her
delightful way, leaving a host of un-
happy theatre-goers here who failed
to get into the theatre
A return engagement was at once
booked for this city ana is now about
to be illed The size OF the theatres
Of the country seem to be the only
limit to the size of the audiences
which have greeted the Lehar oper-
eta ever since it was produced in
this country.
It Is passionate and alluring, coquet-
fish and demure, IL has even a touch
Of pathos to serve as background for
the sparkling gem OF music and rem
artee that stud the wonderful score
which Lehar composed and the en-
crossing and clever book that Victor
Leon and Leo Stein wrote for a de-
lighted Viennese populace, There Is a
dash Of the rhythmic madness of the
Hungarian ozardasm tho plaintive
sweetness and vaiyette of folk mel
odies, the swinging righteousness of a
Strauss waltz and the wild abandon
Of offenbach In the measures which
Lehar has scored, and no one can miss
the charm of the story and the plot
and counterplots Of lihretto.
There win be danger again that
many who will want to hear the oper-
eta will fail because the advance In
curry for seats is greater this time
than last. The reason for this is that
ali who have seen 1t will see ii again,
and since The Merry Widow went
away have been diligently advertising
tts charms to those who did not go.
The company and production which