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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Picnic at Green Lake.

a large number OF farmers, their
wives, sons and daughters, congre-
gated at Green lake on Sunday to
enjoy days outing. The place
selected for the picnic was Berg's
shore, one of the prettiest places on
the lake. At noon a basket
luncheon was partaken of and there
were plenty of good things for every
one. In the afternoon many passed
the time in boating and fishing but
the big event of the day was the
ball game between Crown and Long
Siding.
This was the third time that these
two teams had clashed this season
and, after nine innings of fast ball
playing by both sides, Crown was
ahead. The final score was 8 to I.
Leander, Long Siding's speed
artist, was on the mound for the
losers during the first eight innings
and pitched good ball. He was re-
lieved by Larson, who also did we'll.
Bartlett was at the receiving end and
also did good work. McKenney was
on the firing line for Crown during
the first seven innings, being re-
lieved by Stoneburg. Both did ex-
cellent work. L. Angstman caught
his usual good game and was especi-
ally effective in throwing to bases.
The game was hotly contested one
from the start and was anybody's
game until the last man was out.
Crown took the lead in the first
inning but Long Siding forged ahead
in the third inning and held the lead
up to the ninth. At the beginning
of the ninth the score was 7 to 6 in
favor of Long Siding. Mckinney,
one of Crowns heavy hitters, con-
nected with one OF Larson's benders
for long drive to left field which
scored two men and won the game.
F. Lemke and Chapman starred in
the field for Crown and r. Kaliher
did good work for Long Siding in
left field. All the infeld players on
both sides did good work and the
game was one Of the best seen in
these parts for some time. The two
teams lined up as follows:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Improve the Lake Road.

A large delegation of Milaca's
representative citizens came before
the board of county commissioners
last Friday and made an effective
plea for an appropriation to put the
main Travelled lake road between
Onamia and Princeton in passable
condition. The commissioners. signi-
fed their intention of appropriate
ing 81, 900 for that purpose. The lake
road is the main thoroughfare of the
county, and more strangers travel
over it than over all the other roads
of the county combined. AS Mr..
Wilkes of the Milaca delegation truly
remarked: ''Strangers from other
states who are obliged to travel over
that road to get glimpse of
beautiful Mile Laos lake, are unani-
mously of the opinion that it is the
worst road they encounter, and they
give the county poor recommend to
intending Settlers
We are aware of the fact that the
small road and bridge fund at the
disposal of the commissioners handi-
caps them in their efforts to better
the roads; every town is clamoring
for assistance; and there are numer-
GUS bridges to provide for: but we
sincerely hope every effort will be
made to render the lake road
passable this season. H.
If the one mill tax amendment is
adopted next November and the
necessary legislation is enacted we
hope to see work in full blast for the
permanent improvement of the lake
road, the entire length of the
county, a year hence. A well-graded
gravel-surfaced road from Princeton
to Mile Laos lake would be of in
estimable benefit to the entire
county. Then when the twenty-mile
stretch between Princeton and Elk
River is properly improved five or
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Death of John Schurrer.

John Schurrer of Blue Hill, who
for many years suffered from kidney
disease, died at the Northwestern
hospital yesterday morning at 3
O'Clock. He had been at the hospital
about ten days, and DR.. Cooney stat
ed at the time of his admittance
that he had but a short time to live.
He was about 81 years of age and
leaves wife and several children.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row morning at St. Edwards church
and the interment will be in the
Catholic cemetery.
Mr.. Schurrer was a man highly
respected by all who knew him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25

stay in Louisville, to Cincinnati, and
remained there the greater portion
of the time until their start on the
home trip. During the sojourn Mr..
Keith witnessed the shooting of two
men in a strike imbroglio. They
were two pickets which the shoe
makers union had posted at a
certain point, and both were shot
through the heart. Mr.. Keith met
the king of the Cincinnati commits
sion men, an active old man of II
years, who eats his breakfast every
morning at $50 and then rides five
miles to market to superintend his
business. Museums, parks, libraries,
old forts and other places were
visited and Mr.. and Mrs. Keith con-
slider the trip we'll worth the money
expended with one exception-the
abominable accommodations on the
river boats. II would not advise
my enemies to ride on these boats''
says Mr.. Keith.
During the tour Mr.. and Mrs.
Keith passed through seven states
and, being close observer, Mr.. Keith
took particular note of the crop con-
ditions. ''There is no comparison
whatsoever" says he ''between the
crops of these states and those of
Minnesota. Our state leads in every
thing pertaining to agricultural prod
ucts. The crops in no part of the
territory over which I travelled will
approach in yield or grade those of
nnesota-Minnesota is certainly
the banner state for diversified
farming and especially that part
which includes Mile Laos and the
adjoining countless
On Sunday Mr.. Keith made an
automobile trip Of 12O miles-from
here to Mile Laos lake, back to
Milaca, from there to Oak Park and
then home. He made it point to
take particular note of the growing
crops and says that never has he
seen indications of such enormous
yields in. small grains, potatoes, etc.,
as this year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
A Rest Room for Women.

In the near future the wives of
the officers of the Mile Laos County
Agricultural society will get to-
gether and devise ways and means
for the erection of a rest room for
women and children in the picnic
grove at the fair grounds. A neat
little building is needed to provide a
resting place for weary mothers and
tired children who may visit the
fair. Let there be a prompt and
generous response to the ladies' an
peals for funds for this purpose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Henry Poehler Dead.

Henry Poehler, Minnesota
pioneer and head of the H. Poehler
Co., of Minneapolis, died on July 1S
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Chas.
Comnick, in Henderson, MINI. He
settled in Henderson in 1858, and in
the days of his political activity was
one of the best known democrats in
the state. He served a term in con-
gress in lS79-80, was member of the
first state legislature, 1857-5S, and a
state senator in 1872 and 1877.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Hon. VIM. e. Lee Comina.

Hon. VIM. E. Lee will visit Prince
ton tomorrow Friday, and will ad-
dress the voters. at Brands opera
house at s p. m. On Saturday after
noon Mr.. Lee will hold meeting at
the hall in Milaca, and on Saturday
evening he will visit Mora. Mr.. Lee
formerly represented, in part, Mile
Laos county in the legislature and is
well known to many of our citizens.
He is particularly well-informed on
state matters and can talk intelli-
gently on the subject.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Potato Season Opens.

A few bushels of potatoes have
been brought in this week but not
in sufficient quantities to make a
shipment. T. F. Scheen says they
were brought in principally as sam
pies to ascertain. whether buyers
would accept them in their present
condition. He expects several hun
dred bushels within week. The
price paid was 40 cents per bushel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Board Well Pleased.

All the members of the board of
county commissioners visited the
fair grounds one afternoon last week,
and every member of the board ex-
pressed himself we'll pleased and sur
prised at the extent of the improve
ments that have been made --..-.-..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Taxes Levied in Isanti County.

The total real and personal proper
ty valuation of Isanti county is 49,, :
PSI, 1854. The following amounts
were levied: For county revenue
purposes, sl7,500; for county poor,
81, $50: for county road and bridge
fund, $4,000. Our Isanti county
friends have certainly levied the
limit for road and bridge purposes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
DIRECTORS ELECTED
f. L. Mcmillan and Benz. Soule Sue
.ceed Themselves on School
Board of District One.
Only One Ticket in Field But Strenu-
Gus Efforts Are rIade by Insur-
gents to Get Another.

Notwithstanding the fact that
there was but one ticket in the field,
considerable interest was manifested
in the annual school election of indie
pendent district No. l last Saturday
evening. Many, however, who went
to the polls with the intention Of
casting their vote for E. L. McMil-
Ian and Benz. Soule, the candidates
for reelection, failed to do so in
consequence of there being no oppO-
sition. Hence the vote cast was not
as large as usual-E. L. Mcmillan re-
ceived 100, Benz. Soule lS9, and there
was l scattering.
Strenuous efforts were put forth
during the day by a faction opposed
to the reelection of the candidates
named to induce others to enter the
race, but to no avail. Several ladies
were among those approached, but
no one could be cajoled into running.
so, seeing plainly that defeat stared
them in the face, the insurgents laid
down their arms. 1t was plain that
had there been a second ticket in
the field the candidates for re-elec-
ton would have won out by an over
whelming majority.
On August l next the terms of two
members of the school board expire,
viz: E. L. Mcmillan and Benjamin
Soule, and on Saturday the people
were called upon to select, for three
years each, their successors. Both
of the retiring members came up for
reelection with the result as above
stated. Messrs Mcmillan and Soule
have made excellent members of the
board and their reelection is highly
satisfactory to the great majority of
the voters.
The members of the school board
of independent district No. l and
their terms Of office are as follows
J. J. Skahen and Fred Newton, one
year; DR.. Small and L. c.. Hummel,
two years: E. L. Mcmillan and Benz.
Soule, three years.
On Saturday, August 3, the board
will meet, fix the tax levy and elect
chairman, clerk and treasurer. j.
j. Skahen and E. L. Mcmillan now
hold the two last-named offices and
in all probability they will be re-
elected, for they have proven them
selves to be efficient, painstaking
officials.
Treasurer McMillan's financial
statement, read on Saturday at the
annual meeting, shows that the
>exchequer of the district is in a
highly satisfactory condition. The
statement follows:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
VOLUME XXXVI. NO. 81

SIX miles is already in fair condition
we will have good road from
Mile Laos lake to Minneapolis which
will result in incalculable benefit to
both Mile Laos and Sherburne
counties, and especially to the lake
region.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-07-25
Mile Laos County Fair.

The press of the northern and CEN
trail portions of the county, especial
ly the Milaca Times, are boosting
the Mile Laos County fair. The
fair officers appreciate the good
words by the newspapers and will
welcome the editors and their
families to the fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24

To the Voters Of Ascension Parish:
/ hereby announce that am a can
didate for the office of associate JUS
tice OF the Supreme Court of the state,
from the fourth supreme court dis
trict. of which the parish of Ascen-
sion forms part, at the Democratic
primary election to be held for the
nomination of candidate for that
office, In the latter part of August
or the early part of September next.
I can only say that, If nominated
and elected to that office, will en-
deavor to discharge the responsible
duties OF it to the best Of my ability.
WALTER GUION.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
Automobile and Trap Collide.

A collision between Ernest Barton's
powerful Iozier automobile, driven
by Percy Barton, and horse and
trap driven by Morris Casso, of Port
Barrow, occurred at a sharp bend
in the bayou road in Port Barrow at
about 1880 o'clock Thursday night,
with the result that the horse was
SO badly injured as to necessitate
his being put to death. The auto
mobile was damaged to a considera-
Bile extent, the front lights being
smashed and the hood and tenders
demolished.
Young Casso, who is a son of Jos.
Casso, was thrown some ten or fif-
teen feet through the air and land
ed in the road, but apart from a
severe shaking up and few minor
bruises was not injured to any ex-
tent.
The occupants Of the automobile,
Percy Barton and Miss Josie Len
FAINT and Guy Landry and Miss Rose
Probst, were not hurt at all. The
young ladies are from New Orleans,
and are visiting friends in this city
The accident occurred at a sharp
bend in the road, and the automo-
bilists claim that they not only
sounded their horn when approaching
the bend, but that they were on the.
extreme outer edge of the right side
OF the highway, in accordance with
the rules of the road. They We're
proceeding down Bayou Lafourche,
and young Casso was travelling IN
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
Chief Justice Joseph A. Hreaux.

Through the medium Of card ap-
pearing in the proper column In to-
days Issue Of The Chief, Chief Jus
tice Joseph A. Breaux Of iberia an.
nounees his candidacy for re-elec-
ton to the office of associate justice
of The supreme court Of Louisiana,
from the fourth supreme court dis
tr'ct, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary election to be
held Tuesday, Sept. 3. Justice Breaux
is too well known to require any in
PRODUCTION at our hands. He has
served ON the bench of the supreme
court for q number of years. and is
the present chief justice Of that ex-
allied tribunal. Although entitled
to retire on a pension in 1914, when
his term expires, he prefers to con-
tinue performing the congenial duties
now incumbent upon him, and scouts
the idea that his age is too advanced
to permit him to serve another term.
He is in excellent health, with ply
steal and mental faculties unimpair-
ed, and has before him the promise
@ many years more Of useful life.
Justice Breaux asks that his can
didacy be given the careful consider
alton of the voters at the approach
ing primary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
CHARLES II. WORKMAN.
TO the Democrats Of Ascension.

TO the Democrats Of Ascension. As
sumption and st. James:
At the personal solicitation of nu-
merous friends, and to crafty what
hope will be deemed pardonable
ambition, announce myself a can
didate for Judge of this judicial dis
trict to succeed Hon, Paul Leche.
My candidacy Is subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary. I
realize the responsibility of this i'm
portant position, and if you honor
me with election, / will endeayor to
discharge, diligently, faithfully and
conscientiously, all the duties of the
office.
CHAS. T. WORKMAN.
Napoieonville, La, Mar. 20, 1912.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24

]. Wesley Proffitt, the capable and
courteous young assistant postmaster
of Donaldsonville, has rendered his
resignation of that position, to take
effect at the expiration of the pres
ent month. Mr. Proffitt has not
been in good health for some time
past, and as his duties in the postof-
flee are of such a combining nature as
to seriously interfere with his pro-
gress toward recovery, ha has de-
cided, on the advice of his physician,
to reIinauish his situation and take
long rest. The patrons of the post
office, and Mr.. Proffitt's friends
generally, will regret to learn of his
retirement from the position he has
filled with such signal ability and
success for several years past, and
will unite in wishing him early restor-
alton to health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
FOR CONGRESS

New Roads, La, July 10, 1912.
TO the Democratic Voters Of the
Sixth Congressional District OF
the State Of Louisiana:
Believing that am competent to
fill the position and that the assur-
ances Of support | have received
throughout the district make my
chances Of election good, I announce
nv candidacy for member Of con-
gress for the sixth congressional dis
trict of the state of Louisiana for the
,inexpired term caused by the death
OF Hon. Robert G. Wickliffe, and for
the term beginning March 4, 1913,
subject to- the action of the Demo
cratic party. Respectfully,
FERD, G.. CLAIBORNE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
Epidemic Of Petty BurgIaries.

An outbreak of petty robheries
similar to those reported from yaFf,
GUS Louisiana towns within the past
few weeks seems. about To occur Id ]
DonaldsonyilIe. Two dwellings were
entered Monday night of last week,
as reported in our issue of Aug, 81
and last Saturday night the residences
of August Gulgou in I4afolrche street
was burglarized. The intruder, who
is believed to have secreted himself
in the house during the early part vi
the evening, got away with so Or
$12 belonging to Wilfred Guigou, and
also appropriated d razor and some
small change which be found III the8
room of the elder Mr.. Guigou.
Mrs. Frank Gendusa, wife Of an
Italian merchant of ghurchville, res5
ported to the police Thursday morn.
ing that at about Z. o'clock d. $40
her room, and saw a negro standing
in front Of the armoir near her 5baa.
She sprang an and commenced y I
scream, wllereupon the burglar jump.
ed out Of a window and escaped,
Mrs Gendusa whose husband WasS
away at the time, took couple q
shots at the fleeing negro with d doq'
ble-barrel shotgun, and neighDaf
who was aroused by the confIlotlml
also blazed away at the mar, but apf
parently none Of the leaden missiles
found inch. marx
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
TnWApD NICHOLS PUGH

hereby announces himself as can
didate for the office of associate
Justice Of the supreme court of Lou
igiana. from the fourth supreme
court district, subject to the actloh
Of the Democratic primary election 10
he held for the nomination OF can
didate for that office in August or
Santamber next.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
JUDGE PAUL LECHE

of Ascension hereby announces his
candidacy for judge of the Court Of
Appeals, Second District of the First
Circuit, and solicits the kind sup
port of the Democratic voters of said
district In the Democratic primary
election to be held the latter part
of August or the beginning of Sep
TENDER next.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
PHILIP FL. GILBERT

hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
district attorney of the Twenty
Seventh Judicial District, comprising
the parishes of Ascension, Assump-
ton and st. James, and solicits the
support Of the Democratic voters Of
the district in the Democratic pri-
mary election,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.
r. J. CHAUvIN

hereby announces his candidacy for
the office of Judge of the Twenty
Seventh Judicial District Court COM
prising the parishes Of Ascension,
Assumption and St. James, and solic-
Is the support of the Democratic
voters Of the district in the Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
Joseph A. BREAUX

hereby announces himself as a
candidate for reelection to the OIL
flee of associate justice of the su-
irene court of Louisiana, from the
fourth supreme court district, SUP,
iect to the action Of the Demo
cratic primary election to be held
Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-24
Swina Fund.

Contributions to the swing fund to-
falling nearly SIS were secured the
past week through the personal So
licitation of Messrs. Jasmin Tobias
and Frank Sims, whose earnest eff
forts in behalf of the splendid pro-
ject are deserving of the highest
praise and commentator. 1t is an
undertaking Of some moment to cir
culate a subscription list, no matter
how favorable the conditions or
worthy the cause, but at this period
Of the year, with the thermometer
soaring in the nineties and business
almost at a standstill, the task is one
of severe difficulties and discourag-
ing character. Despite these obsta-
cles, however, Messrs. Tobias and
Sims, cheerfu1ly sacrificing their
personal comfort and giving freely
of their valuable time. have labpred
assiduously IN the interest OF the
swing fund, and it is largely due to
their well-directed efforts that such
snug amount has been collected.
Orders for eight steel lawn swings,
one 16-foot toboggan slide and twelve
iron benches were despatched by
the swing fund committee this week,
and the shipments are expected to
| arrive within the next fortnight. The
cost of ethese articles, including
freight, drayage, etc, will approx
| mate SITS, and as the fund to date
totals only s117.25, it will be seen
| that further contributions are ur-
gently needed. It is hoped the re-
| ouired amount will be obtained short
| ", and those of our citizens who
have not yet contributed to the fund
are urged to send in their remit
tances without delay With hand
some steel lawn swings, a modern
toboggan slide and an extra quota
OF iron benches added to the present
Iconveniences of Louisiana Square,
iDonaldsonville will be able to boast
of as completely equipped and at
tractive a public park as can be
found in a city of this size anywhere
in the country.
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