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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Farmers Busy Handling Spuds.

The mild weather during the past
couple of days has enabled the
farmers to avoid the freezing process
in bringing their potatoes to market
and they have taken advantage of the
opportunity so far as possible, but
the bad boads have to certain ex-
tent proven handicap to their oper-
atlons. A considerable quantity of
the tubers has, however, been brought
from the surrounding country to the
warehouses and the prices paid have
been much higher than those of last
year. On February l6, 1911, just a
year ago.. the market quotations we're:
Triumphs, IS to so cents; ,Burbanks,
43 cents; Ohios, 60 cents; Rose, IS
cents. The number of cars shipped
from this point for the season aggre-
gates !, 643. During the past week SO.
cars have gone out.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Monument to Soldier Dead Suggested

Monument to Soldier Dead Suggested.
At the last meeting of Wallace +.
Rines post, No. 142, G.. A. r., the
question of erecting a suitable shaft
on the court house grounds to the
memory of the soldier dead was re-
vived and discussed but no definite
action was taken. It was suggested,
however, and to US the suggestion
seems a good one,-that a citizens
committee take hold of the PROPOSE
tion and endeavor to raise the amount
necessary for suitable monument.
Such a monument would cost some-
thing like $1,000, but the post has $271
in it's treasury and the Woman's Re-
lief corps 500, which they would con-
tribute to the purchase fund. This
would leave about $500 to raise by
popular subscription, and it seems
that this small sum could be easily
obtained for SO worthy a purpose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
An ENJOYABLE Musical.

A pretty afternoon entertainment
was given at the home of Mrs. 81. M.
Avery on Saturday, when her pupils
assembled and rendered most enjoy.
able instrumental program. The
musical commenced at O'Clock and
concluded at 5, and the soloists who
took part we're Misses Mary Galley,
Flora Falk, Clara Henschel, Grace
King, Jennie King and Pearl Moore.
Pupils who did not render solos upon
this occasion will do so at some
future musical-these musicals will be
held monthly.
. During the afternoon Mrs. Claire
Atwell Galley gave several beautiful
vocal selections, which were much
appreciated. At the conclusion of the
program light refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Avery, who is one of the best
music teachers in this part of the
country, has class of Is pupils, viz,
Flora Falk, Mary Galley, Jennie
King, Grace King, Clara Henschel,
Pearl Moore, Tillie Hoehn, Daisy
Looney, Bessie Hull, Anna Balfanz.
Bernice Lind, Josephine Henschel,
Helga Kalstrom, Edna Swanson and
Anna Erickson,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Sabbath School Convention

A district Sunday school conven.
ton is being held in the Methodist
church this afternoon with the follow
ing program: Song service by con-
gregation, scripture reading, prayer.
report of schools, school standards.
song by congregation, address by
Rev. Larson on "Sunday Schools
and Missions" appointment of nomi-
mating committee, song by tots of NJ.
E. Sunday school, address on
"Cradle Roll' by Mrs. Dietrich of
st. Paul, and a vocal solo by Miss
Christine Wicen.
The evening session will also be
held IN the Methodist church, ar
rangements to hold it in the Congre-
gational church having been changed
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Remember the Poor Bow.

Kind-hearted J. B. HerOu of Borg.
holm writes to call our attention to
the poor boy who is stricken with
leprosy at Cove, on the south shore
OF Mile Laos lake. Mr.. Herou
writes:
"Elmer Brodeen of Cove, a boy OF
Is, is deserving of a Carnegie medal.
His mother became affected with that
terrible malady, leprosy, five years
ago and Elmer nursed her all through
her illness until death came to her re-
lief. Now the poor boy is himself
affected with the dire disease, isolated
in little log cabin, patiently await
ing the death summons. None but
those who have seen case of leprosy
can imagine how the loathsome
disease works.
~ believe many of the readers of
the Union would be glad to assist
this unfortunate young man in Will
ing away the lonesome and tedious
hours by sending him postals, H.
Illustrated papers, magazines or books.
His name and postofice address is
Elmer Brodeen, Cove, Mile Laos
County, MIMI
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15

since the last issue of the Union.
The session will begin at o'clock
sharp with a song service, which will
be followed by an address on
Teachers Training Classes'' by
Miss Margaret I. King, report of
nominating committee, vocal duet by
Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Service,
address on "Adult Bible Glass and
brotherhood Glass;" and song by
the congregation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Judge Nye Denies Motion,

Judge Nye has denied the motion of
the 500 Railroad company to set
aside the verdict of the jury and
order judgment in its favor in the
suit brought by John W. Mcclure of
Onamia, which was tried at the last
term of the district court in Prince
ton. Mr.. Mcclure was at that time
given damages in the sum of 5000.
An appeal will in all probability be
taken.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Young People Give Dancing Party.


A select dancing party given by the
young people Of st. Edwards parish
to a number of their friends was a
source of amusement at the Maccabee
hall last Friday evening. The merri-
ment of youth mingled with the Joy OF
ripper years, and the terpsichorean
diversion was INDUCED in to the en-
chanting musical strains of the
Skahen- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. orches-
ira. The grand march, led by Mr..
and Mrs. L. G. Mathers, Was an in
teresting and catchy feature of the
evenings entertainment.
A delicious lunch refreshed the
merrymakers at II O'Clock, after
which the soothing strains of the
"Home, Sweet Home" waltz an
nounced the parting signal. All
carried with them the consciousness
of a happy, good time, and the
highest appreciation of their enter.
taiDers' hospitality.
The jolly crowd was benignly
chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. Skahen,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kaliher Mr..
and Mrs. Nose Jesmer, and Mr.. and
! Mrs. L. G. Mathers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Il Poison Plot Battles Police.

William O'Malley of Baldwin was
on Sunday notified that his cousin,
Simon O'Malley, of Minneapolis had
died from the effects of eating
poisoned candy, and on Monday went
down to the city. Iins story of the
tragedy, in brief, is as follows:
Simon O'Malley, upon arriving at
his home, 1908 Washington avenue S.,
on Saturday evening, found a small
paper box at the door. He picked it
up and carried it into the house, say
ing to his housekeeper, Clara Crates,
and a roomer named Spencer, "Look
what I found at the door, I think it's
candy" He unwrapped the box, took
a piece of the candy and passed the
box to Spencer, who also took a
piece. It was then handed to Clara
Crates, who placed it upon a shelf
without eating any. Little Bonnie
Reedy, neighbours child, was how
ever present., and asked that she be
given some of the candy, and Miss
Crates gave her small quantity.
The housekeeper also ate a portion.
Bonnie was the first to complain.
"It's bitter" she said, and spat it
out. O'Malley and Spencer also
found it bitter, but Miss Crates said
that the piece she had tasted like
peppermint and suggested that they
eat it all.
The result was that O'Malley, a
man about SO years of age, and Bon
ME Reedy, aged 3, died from the
effects, while Spencer became very
sick and had to be taken to hospi-
tai. The Crates girl, however,
suffered no i'll effects.
Motives for the murder are still
being sought in vain by the police de-
partment detectives. The discovery
however, that the O'Malley fat had
been burglarized and ransacked some
time between Sunday afternoon and
midnight on Tuesday leads the police
to believe that the murderer had
visited the scene of the tragedy in
order to destroy evidence that mi ght
tend to establish his or her identity.
It is believed that the death of little
Bonnie Reedy was Internationally
brought about-that the aim of the
murderer was to poison O'Malley and
probably the Crates girl as we'll.
Mrs. Reedy, the mother of the dead
child, is being kept under surveil-
lance as is also Clara Crates.
Spencer, the man who was taken to the
city hospital after eating a piece of
the candy, is believed to have feigned
sickness and the chief of police has
ordered that he be kept in custody
pending further investigation.
The poison used is believed to have
been strychnine, but this cannot be
determined to a certainty until an
analysis of the stomachs of the
victims has been made. This will
take several days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
CHAS. 0'MALLEY DIES.
An Old and Beloved Settler Of Bald
win Town, Sherburne County,
Passes to His Reward.
Funeral Rites SOlemnlzed at St, Ed
wards Catholic Church Yes.
terday forming at 1890.

Cnar1eS O'Malloy, following an ILL.,
ness of five months, died at his home
in Baldwin,, Sherburne county, at
o'clock on Mondeay evening, Febru-
airy IL. Mr.. O'Malley was a patient
sufferer and. although toward the last
he was but shadow of his former
self, his spirit was undaunted. In
talking to his son. William, but few
days prior to his death he asked,
"Do you think, Will, that I will ever
be able to 60 fishing with you again
at Sandy lake? Iwould like very
much to spend another day there be-
fore de-" His death was not unex-
pceted as the ailment from which he
suffered, together with his advanced
age, precluded any possibility of his
recovery.
The funeral services, (which were
attended by many friends and
neighbors of the good old gentleman,
were conducted by Rev. Father
Levings yesterday morning at St. Ed
wards Catholic church and the re-
mains we're laid to rest in Baldwin
cemetery. That those who loved him
in life did not forget him in death was
manifested by the beautiful floral
offerings.
Charles O'Malley was born at
Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, in
1925 and, with his parents, came to
America in 1882, landing at Quebec,
Canada. After years residence
there he moved to Inverness,
Province of Quebec. In 1850 be was
married at Compton. Canada, to
Rosannah Morse, and in 1865 located
at Ellenburg, New York. From there,
with his wife and family, in 1868, he
came to Minnesota and took up his
residence in Baldwin township, Sher-
burne county, where he continued to
reside until called by death. His
wife PISSED away on September l8,
1908. He was the father of nine chill
dren, FIVE of whom survive him, viz. :,
Mrs. E. A. Morrison, Princeton;
William O'Malley, Baldwin; Arthur,
Charles and Rose O'Ma]ley, Bertho1d,
N. D. He also leaves two grand
children and three great grandchil-
dren.
Charles O'Malley was one of the
thrifty settlers who located in this
part of the country in the early days
and by perseverance succeeded in
clearing a tract of land and attaining
prosperity as farmer. He was an
honorable man in all his dealings, a
rue friend and good neighbor. Not
better hearted man than Charley
|O'Malley ever existed. He was pure
gold, and long will his memory be
cherished by those who knew him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
VOLUME XXXVI. NO. 8

tee. Mr.. Avery was one of Governor
Johnsons 1avorites and has an extern
sive state acquaintance. He is an edi-
tor too and is secretary of the State
Editorial association While it is
known that Mr.. Day will eventually
return to Minnesota he stated on his
last visit to st. Paul that he would
not stand for reappointment as
state chairman It is understood too
that quite few of the state leaders
want change and that Mr.. Avery
looks good to them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
'TONICHT'S CONCERT
Citizens Band and Princeton Orches.
ira Will Give Greatest Enter
tainment of Season.
Mrs. Claire Atwell Galley to be Vocal
SOlOiSt and a Dance Will Fol-
low Musical Program.

Go to the opera house and enjoy
yourselves while you have an oppor-
>tunity. Do it tonight, when the
Citizens band, under the direction of
Prof Heinzemann, and the Princeton
orchestra, conducted by Prof. Moe,
will give concert that promises to
eclipse anything in this line ever
presented in Princeton. Mrs. G. A.
Galley will be the vocal soloist of the
evening. The concert will be followed
by a dance.
Everyone who can possibly so do
should attend this concert. It is alto
gether a home talent event and is
worthy of generous support. The fol-
lowing select program has been ar
ranged for the OCCASION:
PART ONE
Citizens Band, Prof c. C. Heinzemann,
Director.
March Austrian Detile. J. N. kral
Overture. ...... .Triumphal. .. Rockwell
Overture. War Songs of the Boys in Blue
go. LOurendeau
Concert Waltz 49,. OliVette. F. Won Myers
March. ..Funiculi-Funicui ....... Roberts
Selection. ........ Bohemian Girl ..-.. Balfe
Piece Characteristic. "A Day in the Cot
toh fleluS.''......... .ZuDhn
Serenade ..Dreamland. -. =. .. Miller
Medley Waltz 1.-The Italian Serenade
..H1antadOSl
March. ...... Victory Commandry
......... ............ ...,.IOm Jones
PART TWO
Vocal Solo Tie nar1atn da' Amor
(FrOm FauSt) ............... :. .Gonoud
Mrs. Claire Atwell Galley.
PART THREE
Princeton Orchestra, Albert Moe
Conductor.
Overture .................Le Lac des Fees
Selection. ....... Motor Girl. ..... Edwards
(a) Tone Poem. After Sunset $3.50 Pryor
CO. March. (Spanish) zacatecas! .Codina
Concert Waltzes. Bird Voices 49,. Volstedt
Grand Selection ..... Mariana Wallace
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
dwelling was put out at that time and
not much damage was done. A short
time afterwards the house burned


not much damage was done. A short
time afterwards the house burned
down. $3.50.
Charles P. Anderson, farm hand
employed by Jacobson, was arrested
last week and is accused of the crime
of arson, and the more serious charge
of murder may be preferred against
him later-it is alleged by some of his
nieghbors that he saturated Jacob
sons clothing with kerosene and
made living torch of him.
At the preliminary hearing before
Justice Hastings at Elk River, Mon
day afternoon, Anderson was bound
over to await the action of the grand
jury and at present languishes in the
Ramsey county Jail.
County Attorney Tyler informed the
Union by 'phone yesterday that so
far no evidence has been discovered
to indicate that Anderson is re-
sponsible for Jacobson's death. The
charge preferred against Anderson
was arson, and the justice thought the
evidence sufficient to bind him over.
Robert D. Byers for President of Council
At the urgent solicitation of repre-
sentative citizens in all walks of life
Mr.. Robert D. Byers has reluctantly
consented to become a candidate for
president of the village council at the
ensuing election of village officers
next month.
The simple announcement that Mr..
Byers has consented to serve should
be all that is necessary to insure his
election without opposition.
He came to Princeton with his
parents in 1857, when he was a mere
child, and has resided here continu-
ously ever since save for a short
sojourn in the west in 1874.
Mr.. Byers is one of our successful
business men and has large interests
in the village and vicinity, hence he
is vitality interested in an efficient and
economical administration of the vii
lage affairs.
Robert D. Byers is no mans man;
he is the representative of no clique
or faction; he is the sonl of honor
and honesty; he can be depended
upon to do his whole duty unswerv.
ingly. He will make an ideal presi-
dent of the council. There should not
be single vote recorded against him
on election day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15
Princeton's Crying Need.

What is needed in Princeton more
shan anything else at present is
irst-class hotel. We have two reason
ably good small hotels but they are
totally inadequate to supply the needs
Of the travelling public. There is
splendid opening for modern, up
to-date hotel at this place. There is
no town of it's business Importance in
the northwest SO lacking in hotel facil-
tiles as Princeton. There are enough
of the travelling public who give
Princeton the go-by every year to
support 6rst-class hotel.
There should be determined
effort made to get modern hotel in
Princeton this year. The lack of one
injuriously affects the material inter-
ests of the place. If necessary in
ducements should be offered to secure
one. In this connection we quote
from the Long Prairie Leader merely
TO show the advantage of frst-class
hotel to town:
"The Hotel Reichert is one of the
towns valuable assets and the citizens
ought never to overlook the fact.
Whenever visitors come to the village,
the fact that we have modern and
up-to-date hotel makes their enter
tainment easy and insures their going
away with good impression of the
town. The successful way the edi-
torial convention was handled here
was due largely to the presence in the
town Of it's good hotel. Without such
hotel the association could not have
been invited to Long Prairie. Long
Prairie had the same experience at
the time the Bankers association met
here. The value Of the hotel is
brought home to every one connected
with any certain enterprise when en-
tertaining a delegation in the village
is the case in point. The village owes
much to the Hotel Reichert and the
fact should be appreciated by every
loyal citizen in the town.
The Union is not knocking our
hotels-they will compare favorably
with hotels of their class anywhere in
the state. But Princeton loses much
by not having more and better hotel
facilities. Each term of court and
whenever there is a crowd in town it
is demonstrated that our hotel accom-
modations are w0efully deficient. AS
for inviting a convention or assembly
of any kind to meet here that is
simply out of the question. = ~
Arson and Probably Murder at Becker.
Early last January mention was
made in the u ion of fatal injuries
sustained by Ole jacobson when his
house on his farm near Becker, Sher-
burne county, was supposed to have
accidentally caught fire. jacobson
was seen rushing from the house, his
clothes flaming like a torch. He
threw himself in the snow and rolled
over and over in his efforts to ex-
tinguish the flames. A passer-by
came to his assistance. Two DAYS
Later Jacobson died. The fire, in the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-02-15

Report has it that Carlos Avery Of
Hutchinson, former member of the
state game and fish commission, may
succeed Frank A. Day as chairman Of
The Democratic state central commit
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-15
"THE THIEF" MADE
HIT IN TAMPA

That unreIenting hoodoo seems to
squat lugubriously upon the fortunes
of the Tampa Bay Casino this season
was ION the job" last night 1t has
been noted with much concern that
when there is an attraction OF real
merit al the playhouse in the park. the
weather man orders out his most dis
NAL and forbdding brand. Forgiving
the weather. however, We pass to the
remark that 1T could not affect the in
trinsic excellence of the play or the
company. The play-its abiding merit
has been established on both sides Of
the Atlantic and has made the fame
of it's author, Bernstein, secure for all
the centuries. The company-is on an
exceptional eminence in comparison
with the usual run of those who come
this far South 1t is a play which de-
mands skii1ful handling-acted by
weaklings, It would degenerate into a
farce. The delicate touches. the in
tense moments, the thorough mastery
OF detail which it involves, and every
trifle in the action nightly essential
in the story, require something more
than the ordinary in player proficiency.
Every member of the cast fitted per-
fectly and missed not a shade Of the
Ketchum, in what is conceded one of
the most exacting roles of recent
years justified all the high praise that
is given her. Frank J. Harvey, as
Richard" while at times a bit too
hurried in his lines, gave evidences
of both the training and innate talent
of the good actor. Robert Bennett, as
Raymond" to many Of the nobiest
parts in the play, is one Of the best
known actors in the country, having
toured in some Of the best Frohman
companies and Mr.. Benefits work
last night was above criticism, as
pecially in the crushing discoveries of
the second act. Harold Selma's per-
feet handling of the role of "Farnand"
is worthy of special mention. The
settings were beautiful and the gowns
elaborate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-15
ait WAS THE BEST EvERs
The Third Degree Pleased Full House
at the Temple Theater
Saturday Night

1T was the best show that ever
came to Ocala," was the verdict given
by many who saw the performance OF
'The Third Degree" at the Temple Sat
urday night, and while this IS high
Iy deserved
The house was full, and for two
hours and a half the audience sat and
watched the play with almost as in
tense an interest as tho the make
believe story was real Almost every
one was familiar with the plot, so the
principal interest hung on the manner
in which il was. carried out.
AS Annie Jeffries. the faithful, self
sacrificing but spirited wife, Miss
Grace Lord would be almost impossible
to improve upon. Miss Lord is evident
ly a very charming woman. off the
stage as well as on, and not one OF
her words, looks or gestures was
wasted on the audience. AS Richard
Brewster, the great lawyer, Raymond
Wells was superb, and Chas T. del
Vecchio carried out the part of Captain
Clinton, the bullying police officer, to
perfection. These are the three prin-
cipal parts, and all the others deserve
notice that the Star would give if II
had space The entire company Is
made up Of skilled players, who sup
ported their leaders in the most ef
fective manner.
1t IS said by all who have seen The
Thief" which will be played at the
Temple tomorrow night. that 1t Is a:
good a play as 1.-THE Third Degree" 1
deals with some phases of social lif'
| that are familiar to all, but which
we will understand better from seeine
them given some skilled treatment OF
the stage. Tickets are now on sale a
the Court Pharmacy. and you shoul'
obtain yours at once.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-15
THE CRIME OF POVERTY
Barnard Shaw

The worst of CRIMES. All the other
crimes are virtue beside ii: all the
other dishonors are chivalry itself by
comparison.
Poverty biights whole cities; spreads
horrible pestiience; strikes dead the
very souls of all who come WITHIN
sight. sound or smell Of 1t.
What you call crime is nothing:
murder here and a thief there; a blow
now and a curse then: what do they
matter? They are only the accidents
and illnesses of life; there are not fifty
genuine professional criminals IN Lon
don. But there are millions OF poor
people, abject people, dirty people, i'll
fed, ill-clothed people. They poison
us morally and physically: they kill
the happiness OF society; they force US
to do away with our own liberties and
TO organize unnatural cruelties for
fear they should rise against us and
drag US down into their abyss
Only fools fear crime; We all fear
poverty.
Pah. you talk Of your ha1f-saved
ruff1an IN West Ham; you accuse me
Of dragging his soul back to perdition.
Well, bring him to me here: and !
will drag his soul back again to SAL
walton for you. Not by words and
dreams: but by thirty-eight shillings
week. a sound house in a handsome
street, and a permanent job In three
weeks he will have fancy waistcoat:
in three months tall hat and
chapel sitting: before the end Of the
year he will shake hands with
duchess at a Primrose League meeting
and join the Conservative party
II is cheap work converting starv-
ing men with a Bible in one hand and
a slice Of bread and butter in the other.
! VIII undertake to convert West Ham
TO I0hammedanism on the same
terms
l hate poverty and slavery worse
than any other crime whatsoever. And
let me tell you this. Poverty and
slavery have stood up for centuries
to your sermons and leading articles;
They viii not stand up to my machine
guns Don't preach at them; don't
reason with them. Kill them.