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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Good Roads DaY in Illinois,

The proper spirit was manifested
in Illinois yesterday-Good Roads
Day. Governor Dunno, members of
the Illinois legislature, judges, bank
ers, business men, school children
and scores Of others yesterday began
the work of building the Lincoln
highway across northern Illinois,
from the Mississippi river to the
Indiana state line.
Every one of the scores of persons
who welded pick or shovel will
receive check for one cent and a
card signed by Samuel Gompers,
signifying that he is an honorary
member of the American Federation
of Labor.
The celebration marked the be-.
ginning of road construction in
Illinois with state aid. In Cairo,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Laid to Rest.

The remains of Lydia NJ. Orton-
brief mention OF whose death was
made in last weeks Union-were
brought from Onamia last Thursday
and inferred in Oak Knoll cemetery
beside those of her, husband, John
W. Orion, who died last fall, OH Fri
day morning. Rev. Service con-
Quoted the solemnities and Under
taker George Ross had charge of the
funeral arrangements. The pail
bearers were members of Company
G, NJ. N. G. On Wednesday, April
s, funeraFseryices were held at the
Presbyterian church, Onamia.
Lydia M. Orton was born in New
York state in 1854 and was married
at Fort Covington, n. Y, in 1868.
With her husband she came to Min
nesota many years ago and settled
at Lake Benton, moving from
that place to Onamia in 1896.
She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. Jas. F. Warren,
Onamia; Mrs. John W. Mcclure,
Saltwater; Mrs.. Scribner, Thief
River Falls: George, Milton, Stacey
and Floyd Orion, Onamia; Clarence
Orion, Vineland; and Bert orion,
Wisconsin. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Sanford DODGE Pleases.

The following is an excerpt from
the Bemidji Daily Pioneer of April
3, 1914: ~.. -...
stanford Dodge Pleases: Well
Known Actor Entertained Large
Last Night.-As has been
the case in each of his former ap-
pearances here, Sanford Dodge
pleased the large audience which
was present at the Grand last even
ing. Three plays we're given, a
symposium of Othello. which Mr..
Dodge carried as only actors of ex-
ceptional ability can; "The Cover
nor's Lady," and "The Gun
Fighter.' Thus those who attended
we're treated to comedy, tragedy,
drama and melodrama. During the
evening Mr.. Dodge was given an op-
portunity to display the talent which
has made him one of the most prom
inent actors on the American stage.
Miss Adella Nickerson. leading lady,
is one of the best emotional actresses
that has ever visited this city,
Will be at Princeton. one night
only, Monday evening, April 20: at
Brands opera house. Seats on sale
at Avery Clothing House. l7-ltc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Mrs. j. O. Fisher Remembered.

A purse of s36 was presented to
Mrs. J. O. Fisher by Mrs. Fl. c..
Cooney on behalf of herself and other
friends as a mark of esteem, and last
Thursday evening another purse of
SIG was presented to Mrs. Fisher at
Aliens hall by G. A. Eaton, the
money having been contributed by a
number Of people. Upon this &C.
casion light refreshments were served
to those present.
Mrs. Fisher left yesterday for
Ohio, where she will visit relatives.
and Rev. Fisher departed for Park
Rapids-where he has been called to
take charge of the Congregational
church--this morning. The very
best wishes of the many friends Of
Rev. and Mrs. Fisher go with them.
During Rev. and Mrs. Fishers
residence in Princeton they per-
formed many worthy deeds, not the
least of them being that of securing
good homes for six orphan children.
Among the young people OF the Sun
day school Rev. Fisher was a great
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
OWens-Hili.

Thomas Owens and Nellie Hill
were married on Tuesday afternoon
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hill, in this
village. Rev. E. B. Service per-
formed the ceremony. Mrs. Thos.
Tomlinson was the bridesmaid and
Thos. Tomlinson the groomsman.
A very attractive gown of white
silk messaline trimmed with shadow
lace was worn by the bride and she
carried a bouquet of roses. The
bridesmaids dress was of white
crepe de chine and she also carried
roses. After the ceremony an
elaborate luncheon was served. Mr..
and Mrs Owens received many beau
tiful presents.
The neWlyWeds left for Mime
apolis yesterday morning and expect
to make their home in that CITY,
The Union extends congratulations
and wishes Mr.. and Mrs. Owens hap
DineSS ~-~-~----~----~---.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
THE RESURRECTION
Elaborate Special Services in r1ost of
Princeton Churches Beauti-
full Floral Decorations.
Especially Fine nusical Program at
St. Edwards and a Cantata
at Methodist Church,

Easter Sunday was balmy and
springlike and consequently large con-
gregations attended services in the
several places of worship in this
village. where special programs we're
presented in commemoration of the
resurrection of the Savior. 49,,
Services at ST. Edwards Catholic
church on Sunday morning were in
keeping with the great feast which
that church so appropriately OBJ
serves. The altar decorations were
profuse and artistically arranged,
and the vocal numbers by choir Of
Is trained singers, under the direc-
tion of Mrs. G. A. Galley, were ad-
mirably rendered, the solo parts be-
ing especially good. In a logical,
forcefuul and mastery manner Rev.
Father Willenbrink delivered the
Easter sermon, taking fol his SUBJ
ject, "Christ's Resurrection the
Foundation and Hope of Christian
ity.' The evening service was I'M
avoidably abandoned in consequence
of an urgent call Father WilIenbrink
received from Sank Rapids.
The Easter services at the Metho-
dist church on Sunday morning con-
sisted of an appropriate sermon by
the pastor and special musical num-
bers by the choir. In the evening
the cantata, 'From Cross to
Crown" presented upon several
former occasions, was produced by
the choir in very pleasing manner
under the direction of Mrs. G. A
Galley. The church was prettily dec
grated for the occasion by the ladies
of the congregation.
At the Congregational church the
customary services were held both
morning and evening, appropriate
musical selections under the direc-
tion of Miss Anna Whiting adding
largely to their attractiyeness. :'The
Power of the Resurrection" was
Rev. Fishers theme for his sermon
in the morning. In the evening he
delivered his farewell sermon and it
constituted one of his very best
efforts. The church decorations were
simple but artistic and consisted of
azaleas, lilies and ferns, a grouping
symbolic of the death, resurrection
and life immortal of the risen Christ.
Services we're conducted in the
German Lutheran church by Rev.
Eugene ALL, who delivered an able
sermon on the significance of the
day. The floral decorations were
beautiful and the choral mum bers ex-
cellently rendered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Every County Has Asses.

Evidently there are some benighted
people in IsanJi county who find
fault with the new road law because
it does not provide for a macadam-
lied road into every mans back yard,
for Mr.. b. S. Cahoon, chairman of
the board of county commissioners of
that county. is out with letter in
the local newspapers in support of
the law. Mr.. Cahoon is in a position
to know how unreasonable some peo-
pie are. But if there is county in
the state that will benefit by the new
law it is Isanti. Isanti, like every
other county, has it's share of kick
ers and chronic fault-fnders, but
they are a small although a noisy
minority.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16

Aurora, Bloomington, Quincy, Mo.
line and about Is other cities, road
dragging contests were held and cash
prizes awarded to the winners.
Hundreds of smaller towns and
villages of the state participated in
the good roads celebration by hold
ing stone-hauling and road-dragging
contests. In every locality the
toWnspeople turned out in large
numbers and took part in the con-
tests or assisted in working on the
roads. r.
AS guests Of the Chicago Motor
club, Governor Dunno and a party of
state officials left Chicago early yes.
terday on l30-mile automobile trip
toiSterling, III. The party visited
245cities in which good roads mass
meetings and celebrations were be-
ing held. ..--
Governor Dunno donned overalls at
Mooseheart, near Aurora, and offici-
ally began the work of the Illinois
stretch of the Lincoln highway by
turning the first spade of gravel
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
The Biggest and Best.

The fire laddies' dance at the
armory on Monday evening was GER
tainly the biggest and best ever
given by that organization. Not
withstanding the large number of
people who engaged in terpsichore
the big auditorium floor afforded
ample accommodation The music,
by Potter's orchestra, was fsrt class
and much appreciated. Those who
won the three prizes we're: Peter
Schmidt and Annie Norling, tango
Glib Maggart and Hazel Scalberg,
waltz; John Brennan and Laurena
Jesmer, two step. Ice cream and
other light refreshments were served
during the evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Has Narrow ESCAPE.

NJ. NJ. Stroeter is home for a few
days preparing for the pickle-grow-
ing season. He has been down on
the Rio Grande and gradually came
north with the robins. Mr.. Stroeter
ventured out upon sandbar on the
Rio Grande for the purpose of TAX
ing snapshot Of some ragged Mexi-
can soldiers who were on the bank
opposite, but they drew their revol-
vers and he decided to postpone his
Photographic work until a more
suspicious opportunity presented
itself.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Back From Oregon.

Frank Schilling is back from Ore
gon on an extended visit. He says
that Oregon, SO far as climate is
concerned, is nice state to live in
after you become accustomed to the
long rainy seasons, and when yon say
that you have said about all. Farm
ers, says Frank, do not realize nearly
as much from the products of the
soil as they do in ADMINISTRATIVE
majority of them make a mere liv-
ing. Mr.. Schilling does not advise
any Minnesota farmer to go to
Oregon, where living is high and the
prices paid growers for their prod
ucts Iowa mighty bad com bination.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
House DAMAGED by Fire.

The house occupied by Don Evans
in the south part of town was
slightly damaged by fire on Tuesday
afternoon. The dead grass in the
yard was being burned off, and the
fire got beyond control and ignited
the tar paper on the south side of
the house. This burned readily and
set fire to the woodwork, but the
damage was light. The blaze was
put out before it attained
Roadway, otherwise the building
would have, at least, been badly
damaged. The fire department
made quick run to the scene, but
when it arrived the fire had been ex-
tinguished.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Tacklinf the Tanpo.

The tangoists did fairly we'll at
the 6remen's ball considering they
had so short a period of time in
which to prepare for the contest. A
few steps were a trifle off, and the
slants, dips, revolutions, double
twists, reaches, slides, neck holds and
waist compressions were not strictly
in accordance with the teachings of
the maestro, but we expect to see
these errors remedied when the BOYS
and girls tackle the tango again.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Let Villa Do It.

According to the latest dispatches
from Juarez, Mexico, it will proba-
bly, not be necessary for Uncle Sam
to give the Greasers a drubbing
Villa appears to be the master of the
situation. He has defeated the
combined forces of the federals,
numbering Is, 900 men, killing about
5000 Of them, and is now hewing
his way through the canyons toward
Tampico.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
SHERIFF GETS GUST
Gust Palmer Arrested for Selling Beer
to a Minor and Peddling the
Stuff in Dry Territory.
He Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced bv
Judge Roeser to Pay a Fine
Of $4,000 and Costs,

Any person who attempts to
violate the liquor laws in the Prince
ton Sahara and escape detection and
prosecution will find that it cannot
be successfully accomplished, for
Sheriff Shockley is a second Pussy
foot johnson when it cones to run
ming down such malefactors.
Gust Palmer of Minneapolis was
the first to become entangled in the
meshes of the law for illegally selling
intoxicants. 1t proved an evil day
for Gust when on Saturday. April 4,
he brought wagonload of beer from
Zimmerman and peddled it on the
streets, selling one case to minor.
The sheriff was not at home upon
this particular occasion, but when
he returned he was informed of the
occurrence and proceeded on still
hunt for witnesses. AS might have
been expected, they were not easy to
obtain, but the sheriff eventually
succeeded in procuring all the evil
dence against Palmer necessary to
convict.
Following a consultation with
County Attorney Mcmillan, Sheriff
Shockley, armed with the necessary
warrant, then proceeded to- thinner
man and attached the person of Mr..
Palmer, who was brought to Prince
ton and arraigned last Thursday in
justice Dickey's court. There he at
first. waived examination and was
bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of 81, 900, but later changed his
mind and expressed a desire to plead
guilty and be taken before district
court judge to receive his medicine.
On Tuesday the sheriff presented
Palmer before Judge Roeser, who
is holding court at Foley, and he was
sentenced to pay d fine of 5000 and
costs, or in default thereof to serve
eight months in Jail. Defendant
was represented by Attorney S. P.
Skahen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
AT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL.

Ole Erickson of Dalbo is GONZALES
cent after an attack of pneumonia.
Vivian Lind of Dalbo underwent
delicate operation on Tuesday for
the removal Of pus from under the
skull behind one of her ears.
John Lamp of Ogilyie is recover
ing from an attack of blood poison
ing due to an accidental wound on
one Of his elbows caused by an axe.
Fay Bowles of Zimmerman, who
was operated upon last week for in
testinal obstruction, is convalescent.
Lulu Quickstrom of Dalbo, who
was operated upon last week for
peritonitis, is much better and will
recover.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary

The children and grandchildren of
Mrs. Bertha Manke assisted her in
celebrating her sixty-fourth birthday
anniversary at the home of her SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Weeks. on Tuesday evening.
Musical selections were rendered
by Miss Mabel Weeks and Otto
Manke, nice super was served, and
a very happy time was passed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Firemen Killed at Dawson.

A tremendous explosion which
shook the country for miles around
occurred in the basement of A. G..
Holton's restaurant at Dawson, this
state, on Monday and, as a result,
two hremen were crushed to death
by falling walls while another was
mortally injured. Injuries to two
other men are also reported. 1t is
believed that nitroglycerine was
stored in the building and the state
lire marshal is making an investiga-
tion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16

favorite. He established a club and
reading room for them and gave as
much time as he could spare from
his other duties to instructing them
in that which goes to make good
American citizens.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Farewell PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sleeves were
greatly surprised last Saturday
evening when over so of their friends
and relatives gathered at their home
to pay them a farewell visit. Games
and card playing were the amuse-
ments and delicious lunch was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Sleeves we're
presented with fine rocker. They
expect to move onto their new farm
in Dalbo this week, and they will be
greatly missed in and around the
of Oxbow, having resided at
that place nearly % years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
WILL INCORPORATE
Farmers Decide to File Articles for In
corporation of a Cooperative
Mercantile Company.
Deal Closed for the Acquisition of the
Peterson Property Another
Meeting Next Saturday.

At the adjourned farmers meeting
held at the court house hall on Sat-
urday afternoon for the purpose OF
securing more subscribers to stock in
a cooperative mercantile association
which was practically organized on
Saturday, April 4, it was decided to
incorporate, but the amount of capt.
tai stock was not then fixed.
j. Fl. Craft, chairman of the board
of directors, called the meeting to
order and stated it's purpose to the
40 or more farmers present. &. S.
Jarvis of the La Crosse Implement
company then gave a short talk on
the subject of cooperation. He said
he did not see any reason why
farmers cooperative mercantile
company should not be successful
provided the stockholders stuck to-
gether and had a good board of
directors as we'll as a good manager.
He told them his company would be
glad to supply them with the farm
the same terms which it supplied
other dealers, and answered num-
Der Of questions put by farmers in
the audience.
Mr.. Humphrey stated that stock
to the amount Of IS shares had al
ready been subscribed for and he
considered it good plan to endeavor
to get sufficient subscribers at this
meeting to incorporate.
Val Sausser said that the majority
Of corporations charged $50 a share
for stock, and he thought that at $40
there should be no difficulty in SELL
ing all the shares necessary for the
purpose of starting business.
\ recess was then taken SO that
those who wished to add their names
to the stock subscription list might
so do.
After the farmers had been can
vassed the meeting was called to
order and Secretary David Wetter
announced that the total number Of
shares subscribed for amounted to
IS. or $3.50.
A motion to incorporate was then
put and carried.
In reference to the option on the
Peterson property it was stated that
Mr.. Brewer had agreed to extend it..
W. L. Mark was elected to fill the
place on the board Of directors made
vacant by the resignation OF Louis
Rust and the meeting adjourned.
A meeting Of the board of direc-
tors was held in the Peterson build
ing on Tuesday afternoon and the
amount of capital stock for which
The Farmers Cooperative company
the name selected for the new or
ganization-will incorporate was
liked in the sum of 10,OOO, the stock
to be worcestershire. The deal for
the purchase of the Peterson prop
erty has been closed and the articles
of Incorporation are to be drawn and
published forthwith. David Wetter
was appointed committee of one to
attend to the necessary work con-
necteG with the incorporation of the
company.
J. H. Craft is president of the
company; Val Sausser. vice presi-
dent: H. A. Humphrey. secretary
and J. A. Foote, treasurer. To.
gether with David Wetter, W. L.
Mark and A. E. Grow, these con
stitute the board of directors.
The next meeting of the company
will be held at the court house hal
on Saturday at 2 p. m. and every
one interested should put forth ar
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Notice.

The marshal having refused to
longer lock the door of the postofice
lobby at night, notice is hereby
given that on and after April 20 the
door will be locked at 8 o'clock.
NJ. M. Briggs,
Acting Postmaster.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of letters remaining unclaimed
at the postofice, Princeton, Mimi,
on April 10: Mr.. G. A. Tgorth, Mr..
Gust Foley, Mrs. Loi Anderson
Please call for advertised letters.
NJ. N. Briggs, Acting Postmaster.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Enters the Enemv's Camn

Some of the farmers down in Good
hue county do not take kindly to
Bob Dunn's new road law and went
to "resulting.' But this isn't all.
Bob goes right down to Goodhue
county and explains the operations
of the road law to about 1000
farmers, finding they had been mis-
Informed on many points. Park
Rapids Clipper.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Is Your Farm for Sale?

If your farm is for sale call in and
see US, as we are receiving inquiries
for both improved and partly i'm
proved farms. Now is the time to
list your land if you intend selling
this spring.
13-4tc Mcmillan & Stanley.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Honi Soft Qui Nal v Pense.

Met Ed Smith in Minneapolis the
other day. Strange to say, he did
not have any horns on his head, and
his feet were not cloven, neither
was his breath -Winnebago Enter
prise.
A good many times it is like that.
Lots of the evil we get in our minds
about men exist only in the.imagina-
tion. West St. Paul Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
A Risky Venture.

Some misguided capitalist is going
TO build an expensive mailing house
IN Minneapolis. A man who will in
vest money in the brewing business
in these days will buy gold bricks
With the plating worn off. Gam
bridge North Star. -. III -.~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
OPINIONS OF EDITORS
Sound Advice.

Back to the farm back to the old
style convention system back to the
caucus back to the people-b back up,
durn ye.-Park Rapids Clipper.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Nor is He Drawing a $4,000 Salary
.--7-z,. [z---a-. From, tho Cfofo

Henry Rines has caught his second
wind in the race for state auditor
and has started on a winning run.
Mr.. Rines has no "barrel'' to tap to
enable him to make a campaign of
travelling from day to day, and must
depend on the people who have
studied his record in public office
and are willing to boost his cause.
Prepare to give your vote to Rines
for state auditor and you will make
no Observation-Disclosures Valley Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
Hastings Observations.


The average mans arm is thirty
inches long: the average woman's
waist is thirty inches around. How
wonderful are thy works, oh nature
There is no market place that
charges SO little for the accommoda-
tion afforded as the want columns of
a good newspaper.
When a dog dislikes you he will
show his teeth and grow1!-when
boy disliKes you he will put his
fingers to his nose and wiggle them
when some men. dislike you they'll
shake hands with you, buy you
cigar, pat you on the back and wait
until you go outside before they
begin to knock you.
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W. L. Vogan says judging from
the latest Paris creations that some
of our girls are sporting around the
streets these days it makes US think
that the ladies are not in style un-
less they look as though they had the
cramps or were losing something.
And the sloppier the drapery the
more stylish it s.-Carlton Vidette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-16
A Deserving Word for Mary.

The Minneapolis Journal thinks
the brewers were kicked out of the
democratic state convention. along
with Mary McFadden, but this has
not been officially confirmed by the
st. Cloud Times. Speaking of Mary
McFadden, there is more real democ-
racy in her little finger than in the
heads of most Of the kickers on her
doctrines, and this without reference
to the merits Of the suffrage PROPOSE
tion. Little Falls Herald.