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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
The Iniduitous EIwell Law.

Again the farmers of Winona
county are up in arms against the
Elwell law. The county commits
sioners of that county have. decided
to issue bonds to the amount of
$54, ZOO under the Elwell law, with
out vote of the people, Of course.
William Codmour, as attorney for
the Farmers and Taxpayers associ-
alton of the county of Winona, ap-
peared before the commissioners and
entered vigorous protest against
the issuing of the bonds, and among
other things he said:
"The Elwell law should be re-
pealed at the Forthcoming session of
the legislature. 1t is a monstrous
law which should have no place on
the statute books of this state. Re-
peal it and let road building and i'm
provement in the county proceed
naturally along lines laid down by
the 1913 Dunn road law. The latter
is a splendid law that carries out the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
A Successful Session.

The Sunday School convention for
Mile Laos county which was held
at Princeton last Friday and Satur-
day was we'll attended, and enter
tanning and instructive sessions were
had. The program published in the
Union last week was carried out,
with one or two exceptions. A paper
by Mrs. Service, and vocal solos by
Prof. Garrison were not given.
There was a good representation in
attendance each day, and the pro-
gram was thoroughly appreciated by
those present.
One of the most entertaining
features of the convention was the
stereopticon lecture by A. NJ. Locker,
secretary of the Minnesota Sunday
School association. Views were
shown taken by him while going to
Zurich, Switzerland to the World S
Sunday School convention.
Officers of the association were
elected, and are as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Guy -EWlng; vice presi-
dent, G. Jump: treasurer, Miss Joy
Mcclure.
The following superintendent of
departments were also chosen
Home, Mrs. Gibson; teacher train
ing, Miss Margaret I. King; adult,
Mrs. Griffith; temperance, Otto
Radeke; teen age, Adna Orion; ele-
mentary, Mrs. G.. Larson.
Considerable interest is being man.
ifest in Sunday school work in Mile
Laos county with gratifying results.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Lind Indorses Hammond.

Minneapolis, Oct. 28.-An unuuali-
fed Endorsement is given to Winfield
Scott Hammond, democratic candi-
date for governor, by John Lind,
former governor of Minnesota, in a
letter read at the Bryan-Hammond
meeting in Minneapolis Tuesday
night.
Ex-Governor Lind, on account of
his health, has been unable to make
any speeches during the present cam
paign. From the. sanitarium in
Battle Creek, Mich, where he is re-
cuperating, he writes to A.. L..
Sortor, chairman of the democratic
state central committee, as follows:
"My dear Mr.. Sortor: I regret ex-
ceedingly my inability to attend
your auditorium meeting as I had
promised. wanted this opportu-
nifty to express in public the esteem
and respect which I have for the
character and ability of the Honor
able W. S. Hammond, our candidate
for governor. -
II have known Mr.. Hammond as
a neighbor and as a friend for over
thirty years. have known him as
a high school principal, as superin-
tendent, as county attorney, as a
member of the normal school board
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
School Meeting at Cove.

A school board convention and
teachers association meeting for
Mile Laos county will be held in the
Cove school house Saturday, Novem-
Der 7, 1914. The forenoon session
will open at 1870, and the afternoon
at l 80 O'Clock. This is especially
arranged to give the schools of
northern Mile Laos county deserved
recognition. A splendid program has
been prepared, and the meeting will
we'll be worth attending. The fol-
lowing numbers are now arranged
for:
Quartette -Miss Terryberry, Miss
Horn. Mr.. Larson, Mr.. Sutton.
Primary Work-Miss Meyers, Ona-
mia. <
Penmanship - Miss Terryberry.
.Onamia. -, 49,"
usic-Wahkon Glee Club.
European War as to Geography
Miss Molten, Onamia.
Agriculture in Schools Here-H.
E. Steel, Wahkon.
; Domestic Science in grades-Miss
Carson, Wahkon. ~-
Manual Training in the Grades
B. o. Norby, Cove. 49,.
5 General Session-Talks by G. L:
Freer, Cove; Prof. A. L.. Giles, Ona-
mia; School officers and any others.
An informal session free to all. We
want board members, teachers and
all to take part in this part of the
days session. H.. ~.
Guy Ewing, .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
A Very Bad Piece of Road

That part of the Germany road be-
tween the Holthus corner and where
the rock-surfaced road ends is in a
deplorable condition. Although it
is state road the town of Princeton
should lend a hand in putting it in
proper shape: the. county and state
cannot put all the state roads in
good condition for years to come. If
results are to be obtained speedily
the towns must assist. This is the
most important road leading into
Princeton, has by far the heaviest
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Hammond Speaks.

Winfield Scott Hammond, demo-
cratic candidate for governor of Min
nesota, addressed a fair-sized audi
ence from an automobile near the
First National bank Tuesday after
noon. Mr.. Hammond and party ar
rived by special train shortly after l
O'Clock. Automobiles were in readi-
ness and the speakers were conveyed
to the center of the village, where
numerous citizens were in waiting.
The band was on hand and favored
the audience with a selection, after
which Mr.. J. J. Skahen introduced
@. NJ. Andrist, candidate for lieu
tenant governor. Mr.. Andrist merely
greeted the people and announced
that Mr.. Hammond could have his
time. Mr.. Skahen then introduced
W. S. Hammond, who delivered a
short address. The democratic can
didate explained the Underwood
tariff and said that those who stated
that wheat and potatoes were on the
free list were in error. He explained
that those countries that charge
duties on agricultural imports must
pay duty here in order to ship agri-
cultural products to this nation. He
then spoke briefly on the guberna-
torial situation in Minnesota, but
took no stand on any of the issues.
However he pledged himself to give
the state the best service he was
capable of if chosen to the Important
office of governor. Mr.. Hammond
was given a respectful hearing and
was applauded at the conclusion of
his remarks. From here the train
went on to Elk River, Anoka and
Minneapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29

travel. It may be too late TODD any
thing this fall, but next spring a
united effort should be made, to rock
surface that stretch of road to the
Holthus corner. A six or eight inch
coating of crushed rock is the only
material that will stand up under
the heavy traffic. Coarse gravel
might: answer, but that is not easily
obtainable. But that piece of road
should be permanently improved
without unnecessary delay.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
LABORS COMPLETED
October Term of District Court Com.
pleted Its Labors Last Friday
After Brief Session.
Be- d0nn.E.quoid Is Given an Inde-
terminate Sentence at the State
Prison at Saltwater,

District court concluded it's labors
here Friday afternoon, after an. ex-
ceptionally short session. The grand
jury returned no more indictments
and that body was dismissed by
Judge Roeser Thursday afternoon.
The last case to be tried was that
of the State of Minnesota VS.. Samuel
Braton, charged with furnishing
maltuous liquors to person Of In
dian blood. County Attorney E. L.
Mcmillan represented the state, and
Attorney S. P. Skahen appeared for
the defense. The state completed
it's case Thursday afternoon, and the
defense rested shortly after the noon
recess Friday. After the pleas by
the attorneys, Judge Roeser delivered
his charge to the jury in fair and
impartial manner. The jury retired
and after a rather brief deliberation
returned verdict finding defendant
guilty as charged in the Indictment.
Judge Roeser sentenced Braton to
pay a fine of 800 and costs of prose-
cution, or in default of payment of
the fine to serve 80 days in the Hen
nepin county Jail. The fine was paid.
Be-donn-E-quoid billie Bedasky),
who plead guilty to manslaughter in
the second degree, was sentenced by
Judge Roeser Friday afternoon. Be-
fore pronouncing sentence the judge
questioned the guilty Indian, with a
view of ascertaining to what extent
Bedasky should be held responsible
for his act. An indeterminate SEN
tence at Still water, from one year to
fifteen years, was handed down by
Judge Roeser.
After the jury had returned its
verdict in the Braton case court ad-
journed
On Monday Clerk of Court King
received Judge Roeser's decision in
the case of Oscar G. f. Sjoblom VS..
Thos. L. Armitage. In this action
Mr.. Sioblom sued DR.. Armitage for
wages claimed to be due him fol-
labor performed. The judge found
for Mr.. Sjoblom in the sum of $l05
The costs to be paid by defendant.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
A Decided Improvement.

Under the supervision of Charley
King good job was done in grading
up the low spots on state road No.
from the foot of Union street to the
Sherburne county line. This is
something that should have been
done long ago, as often pools of
water formed on this piece of road.
Now if there was only a coating of
gravel or some other hard substance
given the stretch of road in question
it would be an improvement that
would be appreciated, even coating
of straw would be of temporary
benefit. But that road and the con-
tinuation of the same in Sherburne
county will never be in proper shape
until it is heavily surfaced with
gravel or crushed rock.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29

VOLUME XXXVIII. NO. As

and as a member Of congress for my
old district, and I say without fear
of contradiction that no man ever
held SO many and such varied posi-
tions in the public life of our state
whose services have been so univer-
sally approved by the people as have
the services of Mr.. Hammond. The
reason is not far to seek. He is an
able, upright man and an untiring
worker. He is loyal to his constitu-
ents, true to his friends and fair to
opponents. His position and stand
ing in the house of representatives
is as high as ever enjoyed by any
man from our state.
''Mr. Hammond if elected will
make an ideal governor He has the
ability, the experience and the poise
for the position. I wish to say
further that while my views as ex-
pressed on the subject of county OPP
tion, in the Gray campaign, have
undergone no change, I have i'm
plicit confidence that whether Mr..
Hammond shares these views or not,
he will faithfully cooperate to make
the will of the legislature effective
on this as on every subject for proper
legislative action.
''Mr. Hammond will never become
party to any scheme that will
thwart the will of the people. g..
''With best wishes for success, I
am, Yours truly,
John Lind -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
The County AttorneVship.

Asa general rule the Union does
not care to advise voters with refer
ence to candidates for local offices !;
most of the voters are fully as COM
potent to judge of the qualifications
of a candidate for local Office as the
editor of this paper. But we cannot
forbear saying word or two in be-
half of Mr.. Elvero L. Mcmillan, the
present county attorney of Mile Laos
county, who is candidate for re-
election. -.
T. MIR. Mcmillan is one of the most
democratic of men, but he will not
canvass for votes Since he entered
upon the duties of the office of
county attorney in January, 1913, he
has made an indispensable record
and has saved the county thousands
:of dollars. Without fear or favor he
has prosecuted every violator of law
to successful termination, but he
has never prosecuted unless he was
firmly convinced that the accused
was guilty of the offense charged
no power on earth could induce Mr..
Mcmillan to prosecute anyone of
whose guilt he entertained reason
able doubt. Some people think Mr..
Mcmillan is over conscientious. But
he has the right conception of the
duties of prosecuting officer. Better
that one hundred guilty men should
escape than one innocent man should
Esuffer.
Hardly a week passes but Mr.. Nc
MILAN is called upon to prosecute
cases that are devoid of merit. But
in. every instance he refuses to in
stitute proceedings until he has
thoroughly investigated, and as re-
suit the taxpayers are saved needless
expense. But when the facts justify
action on his part he never fails tc
act, and, as already stated, he has
ncs.lost single criminal case. ss... -.
Hesis always on hand to consult
with and advise the county commits:
sioners, and every member of the
board has implicit confidence in him,
for they know he is fair and honest
and that he is we'll versed in the
law.
| AS a lawyer Mr.. Mcmillan stands
in the front ranks. He has. carried
dozens of cases to the supreme court
and has never once been reversed.
In days gone by Mile Laos county
has paid thousands of dollars to out
side attorneys to assist the county
attorney, but Mr.. Mcmillan is per.
fect]y competent to handle the most
intricate case that may arise with
out outside assistance. We unhesi
tatingly assert that Elvero L. Nc.
MILAN is one of the ablest county
attorneys in the state of Minnesota
No one has ever questioned his
honesty or integrity. Besides he is
always and ever a thorough gentle
man in every sense of the word. He
is, indeed, a model official.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Well Done, Elk River.

The Union wishes to complime nt
the village Of Elk River on the i'm
provement of Princeton street.-The
Princeton road leading into that
village. Heretofore that stretch of
road or street was almost impossible
in rainy weather. Now it is nicely
graded and surfaced with sand gravel
and will be in fine condition in wet
as we'll as dry weather--provided its
maintenance is looked after.
The Union is delighted to note
that the good work of road-improve-
ment goes steadily on. The only
dark spot is the village of Princeton,
whose two main streets in moist
weather are the poorest thorough
fares in Mile Laos or any of the ad
joining counties. How long will
Princeton continue to enjoy this I'M
enviable distinction?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
DELIVER SPEECHES.
Hon. James A. Peterson Delivers an
Eloquent Address at Armory
Saturday Evening.
Hon. w. s. Hammond, Candidate for
Governor, Addresses Prince.
ton Voters Tuesday.

Hon. James A. Peterson of Mime
apolis addressed a good.sized audi
ence at the armory last Saturday
evening, and those in attendance
were treated to logical and COM
nonsense discourse. ~
County Attorney E. L. Mcmillan
presided at the meeting, and his in
troductory remarks were bright,
timely and appropriate. A selection
by the Citizens band and several
songs by a choir under the leadership
of Mrs. G. A. Galley added to the en-
joyment of the evening. Henry
Holmes, one of Sherburne county's
legislative candidates, preceded Mr..
Peterson and spoke briefly on the
Importance of having good men ir
the legislature. Mr.. Holmes talk
made very favorable impression on
all who heard him. \
Mr.. Peterson was introduced to the
audience at $50 O'Clock and he de-
livered a forceful, able and eloquent
speech. He reviewed Mr.. Hammond's
record in congress, and proved
THAT the democratic candidate is
rabidly partisan. The speaker scored
heavily when he pointed out the
rank injustice of the Underwood tar
if. Under this law the farmers are
Disseminated against in several
ways, and the measure received the
vote and support of Congressman
Hammond. Mr.. Peterson then
lauded the republican party as an
organization of progress and pros
perity. He pointed out the past
achievements of the party, and urged
all republicans to remain loyal to it.
In conclusion the speaker advised
all voters, who desire an economical
and businesslike administration to
vote for VIM. E. Lee, the republican
candidate. He stated that he had
known Mr.. Lee almost quarter of a
century, and expressed the opinion
that the republican candidate was a
man we'll able to fill the important
office of governor of Minnesota with
credit.
MIR. Peterson's logical remarks i'm.
pressed his hearers, as being facts,
and when he concluded the audience
roundly applauded him. Mr.. Peter.
son has an enviable reputation as a
public speaker, and all who heard
him last Saturday evening were well
repaid for the time spent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29

natural intendment Of the constitu-
tional provisions and youchsafes
Justice and equality to all. In the
last analysis it is law that spells
harmony and gives opportunity for a
splendid era of road building. Best
of all it gives to the people of this
county the right to express their, will
at the ballot box ~,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Must Be Properly Maintained.

Now that the road leading west
from the depot has been permanently
improved and placed in frst-class
condition it must be properly main
tanned. For the first year or two it
|should be carefully attended to and
every rut and depression must be
promptly filed and leveled. After a
couple of years this road can be kept
in excellent condition at trifing
cost. The six mile stretch that
was improved this year can be kept
in good condition at an expense of
$50 or S75 per year after the second
year. The road in question is one of
the most important thoroughfares in
Mile Laos county. 1t must and
shall be properly maintained. The
best road that was ever built must
have little attention bestowed on
it or it will deterioate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Guy Ewing,
County Superintendent.

The Farmers creamery turned out
about so tubs of butter for the week
ending Tuesday and shipped "a tubs
to the eastern markets.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
THE WEEKS DEATHS
Three Well Known Residents of This
Vicinity Are Summoned by
the Grim Reaper.
George II. Chalmers, Veteran of the
Civil War, One of Those to
Answer Summons.

years was resident of this village,
passed away at the Northwestern
hospital Tuesday afternoon. The
past few months Mr.. Chalmers had
resided in Minneapolis, and was
taken i'll at that place last Thurs
day. Monday evening he was
brought to Princeton and taken to
the hospital. His condition was ex-
tremely critical and he passed away
the following day. Appoplexy was
the cause of death.
George H. Chalmers was born at
Lima, Allen county, Ohio, in the
year of 1885, so at the time of his
death was 70 years of age. When the
civil war broke out Mr.. Chalmers
enlisted in the Second Missouri regi-
ment. He served his enlistment and
re-enlisted in the Twenty-fourth
Missouri. He served through his
second enlistment and then joined
the Fourteenth Iowa volunteers,
from which regiment he was honor
ably discharged for disability. Mr..
Chalmers participated in Sherman's
memorable march to the sea. After
the war was concluded Mr.. Chalmers
resided for some years at Burlington,
Iowa. He came to Princeton in the
year of 1869, and resided here con-
tinuously up to last May when he re-
moved to Minneapolis to make his
home with relatives.
Relatives in Minnesota, who sur
vive deceased, are a niece, Miss Ella
Charles of Minneapolis, and two
nephews, o. W. and J. L. Chalmers,
also of Minneapolis.
The death of George Chalmers
marks the passing of another of
those gallant men, who toiled and
suffered that this nation might en-
dure. He was we'll known by resi-
dents of this vicinity, and those who
knew him respected him. Numer-
Gus friends sincerely mourn his
DEATH. ~ '.- .'4' i
The last services are being conduc-
ted at the local Methodist church
this afternoon. Interment will be
in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Simon Noordam.
Simon Noordam, respected resi-
dent of this county, who resided in
the vicinity of Milaca, succumbed to
bowel obstruction at the North
western hospital last Sunday. Mr..
Noordam's condition was extremely
critical when he entered the hos
pital, as he had been afflicted with
istrangulated hernia three days. =
Mr.. Noordam was born in Holland,
August II, 1872, and had been a
resident of this county number of
years. He enjoyed the respect and
esteem of all his acquaintance, and
was a good citizen.
Funeral services were conducted
at the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. Samuel Johnson
oficiated, and the Congregational
choir sang. Interment was in the
Oak Knoll cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Peter Hanson.

Peter Hanson, an inmate of the
county poor farm, passed away at
that place last Sunday, at the ad-
vanced age of 90 years. The final
services were conducted at the poor
farm Monday, and interment was in
the farm cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Mr.. Robert S. Shaw's Views,

Greenbush, Oct. Is, 1914 There
is one Greenbush farmer who appre-
ciates what you have done for the
farmers of Greenbush, Mr.. Dunn.
That crushed rock and gravel road
is worth more to we farmers than
the election of any candidate to
Office. also think that County
Commissioner Uglem and Mr.. Archie
Taylor are deserving of the thanks
of all of us for what they have done.
We have good road to market now,
and as I understand it, the state
pays 80 per cent of the cost. But
what I wanted to say is this: Now
that we have good main road to
Princeton let us keep it good. Am
I right when I say it is the duty of
the county and state to maintain all
state roads? I think so. want to
say if I am elected county commits
sioner l will do my level best to
keep up that road, and [ believe Mr..
Grow, my opponent, if elected will
No oAAC o0AAO' OhJAA p4CNSO
self to do all that is in my power to
make that road and also the road
leading north from the town house
still better. [ also believe that
share of the state money should be
expended on other than state roads,
think your law provides that25 per
cent of the state money can be ex-
pended on county roads? Am I
right? Then if so the town should
be able to care for the other reads
in the town, and I honestly think
the settlers in the south end of the
town should be more literally treated
than they have been in the past.
These are my views on road matters
and if you see fit to print them I
will be greatly obliged, if not I am
your friend just the same.
| Robert S. Shaw.
| Mr.. Shaw is correct. Twenty-Five
per cent of the state appropriation
can be expended on county roads
wherever the commissioners may
designat tie. Ed. Union.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29
Two Good Roads to Milaca,

There are now two frst-class roads
from Princeton to Milaca. One
known as the east road running d.
rectly north from the village of
Princeton-state road No. land
the other is known as the western
road, running west and north from
the village through the towns of
Princeton, Greenbush and Milo.
Both of these roads are Of immense
benefit to the farmers The steep
hills on state road No. l immedi-
ately north of the village must be
cut down and there must be liberal
applications of sand gravel before
that road will be good in all kinds
of weather. The western road also
needs good coating of gravel, es-
pecia]ly in the vicinity of Freer, to
make it good in wet weather. But
these Improvements will all be made
within a year or two. -. - -. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29

Large congregations attended the
revival services Sunday at the Meth
odist church morning and evening.
DR.. Dodds is an eloquent speaker
and all are invited to hear him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-10-29

School board and teachers conven-
tion at the Cove school house on
Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1880 a. m.
to 3 80 p. m. A good program has
been arranged, and dinner will be
served for small fee by the pupils
Of the Cove school, in the school
building. Board members receive So
per day for attending, and Sc a mile
going and returning. Come one and
all, especially those in the northern
end of the county.