The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-12-05
FAIR SOCIETY MEETS
Annual r1eeting of Mile Laos Agricul-
turai Society AugurS Well for
Success Of Next Fair.
Large Attendance of Members-Best
of Good Feeling-Flne Dinner
Given by S. S. Peterson.

Pursuant to notice the annual
meeting of the Mile Laos County
Agricultural society was held at
Mcmillan & Stanley's office Tuesday
forenoon. There was large attend
ance of the stockholders of the soci-
ETY. present, President Andrew Bry-
son presiding. Among those from
outside the village at the meeting
were J. A. Allen of Milaca, Dan
Sundberg of Milo, Nels NJ. Peterson
of Borgholm, Ole H. Uglem and
Nelse Robideau of Greenbush, John
Dalchow and Peter Jensen of Bogus
Brook and John Foote of Princeton
township.
The reports of the secretary and
treasurer were read, unanimously
adopted and ordered placed on file,
as was also the report of the audit
ing committee. The reports were
complete, even to the minutest de-
tail, and anyone who thinks the
affairs of the society are not care
fully and methodical]y managed has
another think coming. The report
of the secretary in detail appears in
another column.
On motion duly made and seconded
the following board of directors was
unanimously elected: Andrew Bry-
son, Frank Goulding, G. A. Jack,
Ira G.. Stanley, S. S. Peterson,
George Schmidt aud J, j. Skahen,
Princeton; Frank Morneau, Wahkon;
Jesse Rogers, Kathio; Carl NJ.
Sholin, Page: Dan Sundberg. Milo;
Nels M. Peterson. Borgholm; Nelse
Robideau, Greenbush; Peter Jensen,
Bogus Brook: J. A. Allen, Milaca.
Immediately thereafter the board of
directors proceeded to elect the fol-
lowing officers: Andrew Bryson.
presidents: Frank Goulding, vice
presidents; C. A. Jack, treasurer:
Ira G. Stanley, secretary.
The affairs of the society were
thoroughly discussed and all seemed
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affairs. By the first of the year the
net Indebtedness of the society will
not amount to over S2,OO0-tha in
cludes the back payments due on the
grounds and all other liabilities.
The grounds and buildings are con-
servatively estimated to be worth
$4,000. The only heavy outlay for
the coming year will be the improve
ment of the race track. and it is
thought $500 will put it in good
shape.
A resolution was adopted appoint
ing committee Of five to prepare
the premium list for the 1913 fair,
and to have the same ready for dis
tribution not later than April lst
next:
A special effort will be put forth
to secure township exhibits next
year, and towns remote from Prince
ton will be placed on an equal foot
ing with Princeton by providing for
the expense of conveyingtheir exhib-
its to the fair.
1t is also expected that there will
be an immense exhibit of the best
potatoes raised in Minnesota at the
fair next year-and the best tubers
are grown in the country tributary
to Princeton. Mr. W. II. Terrell
promised that he would see to it
that prizes were offered that would
cause potato-groWers to sit up and
take notice. Besides it must not be
forgotten that Mr.. L. W. Hill,
Chairman Of the board of directors
of the Great Northern, has offered
$50 silver cup for the best display
of three varieties of potatoes. The
prizes for potatoes alone will aggre-
gate several hundred dollars.
After the meeting all present ad-
journed to the old Maccabee hall,
which had been kindly given for the
occasion by Mr.. Allen, where a
splendid turkey dinner was served by
Frank Henschel of the Ideal res
taurant. 1t was aldinner which all
enjoyed, as the table was loaded with
good things which were served in
excellent style. The dinner was
given by Mr.. S. S. Peterson of the
First National bank.
After the table had been cleared
and the cigars were lighted, r. G.
Dunn acted as POSTMASTER. The
health of the generous host, Mr..
Peterson, was proposed and drank
pure cold water Was the beverage.
Every gentleman present, and there
were rs of them, was called upon; no
one was sighted and all responded
with neat and appropriate talks.
The most enjoyable speeches they
were all enjoyable-were those de-
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