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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

one of the piers into the deep water.
Now which of the boys was it that
=leaped fearlessly into the water, at
the peril Of his life, to rescue the
struggling child?
The poor boy, you say at once. Not
at all, you are quite wrong. It was
the rich little boy. Didn't I say that
his mind had been specially trained
and that he had been taught to be
courageous? In he jumped at once.
The boy from the slums simply
stood on the bank and said: "Gee,
see the young 'dood Jump into the
drink"
BY the way, the rich little boy was
drowned. They'd forgotten to teach
him to swim. Too bad Stephen
Leacock in Golfers Weekly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Harry Acts as a Peacemaker.

While Sheriff Shockley was accom-
panying Joe Nichols to the Hennepin
county Jail Christmas morning, two
men in the coach in which he was rid
ing engaged in a heated argument.
One of them was standing and the 9TH
er was seated. Quite unexpectedly the
individual on his feet proceeded to
swing" and he didn't miss. The two
then grappled, but the first aggressor
soon had his opponent down, and was
hammering him most unmercifully.
Harry then interviewed, and in vigor-
GUS language told the assaulter to clay
off" His advice was followed, and the
two returned to their original places in
the car. Harry later learned that the
seated individual was an escaped pa
tient from the Rochester state hospi-
tai, and that the other one was a
guard, who was returning him to that
institution. The treatment of the pa
tient was uncalled Tor, however, as
there was no further trouble up to the
time Minneapolis was reached. Sheriff
Shockley never has had trouble with
insane patients placed in his charge,
and in most cases it can be avoided.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

West Branch Telephone Co. Meets.
The West Branch Telephone COM
pany held it's annual meeting at the
west school house of district a yester-
day afternoon. The meeting was call
ed to order at 2 o'clock by President
Henry Uglem, who presided during the
proceedings.
The reports of the secretary and
treasurer were read and approved, and
they showed that the company is in
healthy condition. The lines have been
greatly improved during the past year.
It was decided to levy an assessment
Of Sc against each stock holder during
the coming year, 81 of which will go to
operating expenses and So to the cen
trail company which owns the Rural
exchange in this village.
On motion duly made and carried it
was decided that the annual meetings
be held on the last Saturday in De-
cember hereafter.
Following are the officers elected for
the ensuing year: A. H. Johnson, pres
ident; Albert Johnson, vice president;
Fred Erickson, secretary.
Ole H. Uglem, Fred Eggert and Ru-
fus P. Morton were chosen to repre-
sent the company in the management
of the central company. These repre-
sentatives will later choose one of their
members to act as director of the
central company. =
The annual meeting of the central
company will be held in Princeton on
Monday, January 10.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
The Christmas Exercises.

Christmas was fttingly observed in
the various churches of Princeton
with exercises particularly appropri-
ate to the sacred occasion.
At St. Edwards Catholic church a
solemn high mass was held at $50
o'clock Christmas morning. Music
was furnished by the choir under the
direction of Mrs. Claire Galley, and
Rev. FIR. Willenbrink's sermon on,
'"That Wonderful Infant at Bethle-
hem," was an inspiring effort. The
edifice was appropriately decorated
with evergreens and flowers, and the
scene of the first Christmas night in
Bethlehem was a pleasing feature Of
the sacred observance of the anniver-
sary of the birth of our Saviour. The
last services at St. Edwards took place
at 1880 o'clock, and Rev. FIR. Bialka
of st. Johns university delivered a
special sermon.
On Christmas eve the Methodist,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Forgiveness,

A Swedish count has an autograph
album in which three statesmen have
written sentence Of their respective
PHILOSOPHERS. The eighty-year old
French minister, Cuizot, wrote: Dur
ing my long life I learned two wise
rules; the one is. to forgive much, the
other, to forget nothing.
Underneath these words the French
statesman wrote: a"I have found that
a little forgetting does not detract
from the sincerity of the forgiving.' .
On the same page there was place
enough for an autograph Of the Ger
man chancellor, Bismark, he said:
During my life I have learned the
need of forgetting much and having
much forgiven me- Exchange.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
OlsOn-FOltz.

=
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. F. c..
Foltz in this village was the scene of
a quiet wedding last Thursday morn
ing when their daughter, Miss Bessie
L., and Mr.. Andrew Olson Of Brainerd
took the matrimonial vows. Only near
relatives and friends were in attend
ance. Rev. M. L. Hostage of. Brain
erd performed the ceremony, in the
living room, which was. tastefully dec
Grated for the occasion with flowers.
A tempting wedding breakfast was
served Immediately after the cere-
mony, and the newly WEEDS departed on
the morning train for Brainerd to visit
a short time. They will make their
home near St. Paul.
The bride, who is graduate of the
Princeton high school, is an accom-
plished young lady and has the esteem
and we'll wishes of large circle of
friends. The groom is a graduate of
the agricultural college of the state
university and is possessed of quail
tiles that assure him of success in life.
At present he is managing a large
farm near St. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olson will have wed
ded life Of uninterrupted bliss if the
well wishes of friends count for aught.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
IncOntrOVertible.

A Northern attorney, after acquir-
ing a large South Carolina estate,
formed the Eureka Debating Society
to encourage free speech among the
negroes of the neighborhood. On his
next trip South he was confronted by
the proud winner of the society's
prize.
SNOW, what was the subject of the
debate, Sam?" asked the attorney
.'De subject were, sab, What is de
mos benefit to mankind, sab, de sun or
de moon?" answered the negro.
"And which side did you uphold ?"
"De moon, sab. I jes' argued dat
de sun shines by day, when we doan'
need de light, but de moon it shines by
night, when dat light certainly am
needed. An dey couldn't answer dat,
sah"-Everybody's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Congregational and German Lutheran
churches had appropriate exercises in
commemoration of the birth of ''The
Prince of Peace" Pleasing programs
of songs, recitations, readings and dia-
logues were rendered, and each one
taking part did sp1endidly. All the
services were largely attended, and
the spirit of "Peace on earth, good will
toward men" predominated.
i The Swedish Lutheran church had
special services on Christmas morn
ing at II o'clock, and Rev. M. Peter
son delivered a sermon especially fit
ting the sacred occasion. On Sunday
evening the Sunday school rendered
its Christmas program, and the edi-
flee was filled to overlooking. Both
the Swedish and English languages
were used, and the sacred songs, reci-
tations and readings were given in a
manner that reflected credit upon the
participants.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
THE ROAD MEETING.
Will Be Held in Court House Hall
Next Tuesday, January 4,
at 1880 O'clock.
The Object is to Further the
Cause of Road Improvement
in Mile Laos County.

Every one who is interested in road
improvement in Mile Laos county
should make it a point to- attend the
road mesting at court house hall next
Tuesday, 1an. 4, at 1:30 p. m. Mem
bers of Hn and village boards and
road overseers are especially request
ed to attend. It is expected that all
Of the county commissioners will be
present. Chief Assistant State Road
Engineer J. H. Mullen will be here
and give practical talk and answer
any questions that may be propounded
to him.
There has been some talk of getting
rock-crusher for the county. The
matter can be discussed at the meet
ing. In fact any and all matters per-
tanning to road-improvement in the
county will be discussed.
The meeting is called for the express
purpose Of devising ways and means
for furthering the cause of road-im-
provement in the county-of getting
the best results as speedily as posi-
BILE.
During the past two years a great
deal of money has been expended on
roads and bridges in the county, prob
ably the aggregate would exceed
100000, yet the mileage of perma-
nently improved roads is small.
The need of better roads is appar-
ent to all. The only question is how
to get them, and get them soon. The
meeting may result in great good.
Certainly it will do no harm to get to-
gether and listen to suggestions for
lettering road conditions in the county.
Let there be good ATTENDANCE, for
there is no matter of more vital i'm
portance to the people Of every Sec
ton of Mile Laos county than the get
ting of better roads.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Four Things That Make Farming Pay

Four Things That Make Farming Pay.
A farm management demonstration
in Southwestern Minnesota showed
that the average la Dor income Of six
ty-three farms taken in order was
$423. This means that the farmer
had $423 left for his own work above
all business expenses and per cent
interest on an average investment of
$24,5O0. In addition to the foregoing
the farmer had his house rent and
such products as the farm furnished
toward the family living. The re-
suits given coincide with extensive
Investigations in several states which
have shown that one should endeavor
to exceed the average Of ones locality
in as many of the following ways as
possible if a profitable farm business
is desired: (1y Size of business; (2)
crop yields per acre; 81 live stock
receipts per 81 Of feed; ~ amount
of work accomplished per man.
In this locality the average farm
had 1872 acres of crops; the yields per
acre of the leading crops were corn
80 bushels; wheat, II bushels; oats, 35
bushels; the average receipts for 81
spent for feed were $1.16; and the
average amount Of work done per
man was the raising of 100 acres of
crops and the care Of corresponding
amount of live stock. The foregoing
averages should not be taken as ap-
plying to any locality except the one
included in this demonstration.
There were five farmers who fell
below the average in each Of the four
factors. Not one of the five made as
much as $500 labor income. Of eigh-
teen farmers who exceeded the above
average in but one Of the four factors,
only one made $500 labor income
Again II farmers exceeded the aver
age in three of the four factors. Out
Of the eleven there were 10 who made
more than $500 labor income. Just
five farmers exceeded the average of
their neighbors in all factors and
every one made more than a $500 Ia
Dor income. :..a.-- ...-e,..
This demonstration shows that un-
der the conditions prevalent in this
locality, the year of 1914, a farmer
who can do little better than the
average Of his neighbors in at least
three of the above four factors is al
most certain to make more than per
cent interest on the investment and a
labor income of over $5OO.-W. L.
Cavert, University Farm, St. Paul.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Apro-Poe.

The landlady Of we'll known board
ing house made a point Of asking de-
parting guests to write something in
her visitors book. She was very
proud Of it-of some Of the people
whose names were in the volume, and
the nice things they said.
"But there's one thing can't UNI
derstand," the lady confided to a
friend, and that is what an American
gentleman put in the book after stop
ping here. People always smile when
they read it,
What was it," queried the other
HE only wrote the words, !" Quoth
the raven!" Tit-Bits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Two Little Boys-An Allegory.

r., To- H.. =
Once upon a time there were two
boys. One was the child Of rich par
ents; the other the offspring of the
slums. The one was richly dressed
and attended by servants; the other
clothed in rags.
The rich little boy had Tutors to
instruct him in learning; he attended
gymnasium classes to make him
strong and read great and noble
books to teach him to be brave. On
Sundays he was sent to Sunday
school, where he was taught the duty
OF self-sacrifice and devotion to his
fellow men. The poor little boy had
none of these things.
Now it so happened that both these
little boys one afternoon were play
ing in the park beside the river. And
while they were there child fell from
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Joint Installation.

The Masonic and Eastern Star LODI
ges had a joint installation Of Off
GERS Monday evening, and the impress.
sive exercises were attended by about
go members of the two organizations.
The Eastern Star officers were in
stalled first, and Mrs. Anna Christie
pher acted as installing officer. Here
under appear the names Of those who
were inducted: Anna Ewing, Worthy
Matron;. Guy Ewing, Worthy Patron;
Mary Huse, Associate Matron; Jen-
ME Whiting, Secretary; Georgia Keith,
Associate Conductress; Isabella Garlic
ton, Chaplain; Frances Cooney, Mar
shall; Anna Evens, Organist; Anna
Christopher, Adah; Ruby Randall,
Ruth; Sadie Fox, Esther; Mrs. Stew
ems, Martha; Flora Nicely, Electa;
Mrs. Fox, Warden; E. K. Evens, Sen
tinel.
H. j. Plaas acted as installing Off
Ger of the Masons, and the following
were duly introduced to office: j. A.
Smith, W. M; P. J. Wikeen, S. w.;
Swan Olson, j. w.; J. G. Herdliska,
Treasurer; Rufus P. Morton, Secre-
tary; M. A. Belsem, S. D.; H. J. Plaas,
J. D.; O: M. Warner, S. S.; j. H. Hoff-
man, J. s.; Grover Umbehocker, Tyler.
At the conclusion Of the ceremonies
a male quartet composed Of Nathan
Peterson, Joe Kaliher, Jay Winsor and
Lemuel Briggs favored those present
with several vocal selections, and an
oyster supper was then partaken of.
The Masons were hosts and, as usual,
did things up right.
The Masonic and Eastern Star or
CARNATIONS are in fourishing ccndi-
ton, and at the dawn of 1916 every
thing indicates that another success
full year lies ahead of these excellent
orders.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Will Start New Year in Jail.

Joe Nichols was arrested at Shake
pee last Thursday by Sheriff Harry
Shockley, on complaint of T.. E.. Ba-
low and Fred Mckay, charging petit
larceny. He was arraigned before
Justice Dickey Friday morning and af-
ter learning that jail sentence would
be the maximum penalty, entered a
plea of guilty. Justice Dickey sentenced
him to pay fine Of $25 and costs, or
in default of payment of said fine to
serve 80 days in the Hennepin county
Jail. The fine was not paid, and
Sheriff Shockley escorted the prisoner
to the Minneapolis bastile Christmas
morning. =. ...... -. =. =.
The theft was committed on or
about November rs, 1914, at which
time Nichols was in the employ of
Fred Mckay in the town Of Kathio.
1t appears that Nichols took some
geese to Onamia for Mr.. Mckay, who
had disposed of them to Mr.. Balow.
Nichols delivered the geese, and coaxed
Mr.. Balow to pay him the money for
them, stating that he needed it to pur-
chase some feed for the horses. After
receiving the money-only $40, by the
wayne proceeded to fill up on booze,
and left for parts unknown, leaving
the horses uncared for. He evaded
arrest for over year, but was finally
apprehended, and will start the new
year in Jail. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Leon A. Parks.

B Leon A. Parks succumbed to pneu-
monia at his home on the VIM. Ross
farm in Blue Hill, Sherburne county,
Tuesday, at the age Of 81 years and Is
days, after short illness.
The funeral services are being con-
Quoted this afternoon from the resi-
dence in Blue Hill. Rev. S. johnson
of the Princeton Congregational church
is officiating. Interment will be in
Oak Knoll cemetery
Leon A. Parks was born in West
field, this state, December IL, 1881. He
was united in marriage to Miss May
Gardner at Minneapolis on November
80, 1904, and five children were born
of the union, four of whom are living.
In the spring of 1906 Mr.. Parks, ac-
companied by his family, came to
Princeton and this vicinity had since
been his home
Besides the widow and children de-
ceased is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. N. Parks; three brothers,
Clifford, of Arpan, S. D., and Freeman
and James; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph
Fiero of Teepee, S. D., and Misses Stel-
la, Elizabeth and Emma.
Leon A. Parks was an Industrious
young man, respected by all who form
ed his acquaintance, and that he should
be summoned hence in the prime of
life is indeed sad.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Prices Advance.

Potato prices now are the highest
they have been since 1911. The prices
advanced on Tuesday on all varieties
except Triumphs, from 10c to 15c, and
the increased prices still prevail. Bur
banks and Russets are bringing from
63c to 68c, Rose from Coo to 65c, Kings
from 55c to Goo and Ohios from SOC to
'55c. Triumphs are worth from 9Oc
to 95c.
Receipts have been rather light since
the last issue Of the Union, which is
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Family Reunion at Riverside.

dHtlly NeunlOn at RlVefS1Qe.
One of the merriest reunions of the
season was held at the Riverside hotel
over Christmas, when Mr.. and Mrs.
Julius Sauer Of IIazelten, a. D., were
the guests of honor of their daughters,
Mrs. E. s. Brechwald and Mrs. Rose
Bringleson. All the children of Mr..
and Mrs. Sauer were present, viz: Mrs.
Brechwald and daughter, Virginia,
and Mrs. Bringleson and son, Ray
mond, of Princeton; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Mcdonnell and daughter, ia
net Louise, of Ida Grove, Iowa; Mr..
and Mrs. R. E. Stebbins and son, EN-
cry, and daughter, Florence, of Lee
Mars, Iowa; Mr.. Leo A. Sauer Of St.
Paul, and Mr.. Edwin Sauer of Fargo,
N. D.
This was the first time in ten years
that the entire family had gathered
under one roof, and the event was
celebrated with a sumptuous course
dinner on Christmas day. Mrs. Bringle-
son has been belfast for over six
weeks with severe attack of rheu-
matism, and it was an occasion of
great rejoicing to the family that she
was able to be up for the Christmas
dinner.
Mr.. Mcdonnell and Mr.. Leo Sauer
left for their homes on Monday, and
the other guests will remain for a
more extended visit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Mrs. Anna Hummel.

Mrs. Anna Hummel departed this
life at her home in Minneapolis Friday
morning after an illness of only three
days. Deceased was well known here,
having often visited her children, Mrs.
G. H. Gottwerth and the late L. G..
Hummel, at this place. Mrs. Gott-
Werth was at the bedside Of her moth
er when the end came. The funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

CO expected during the holiday sea-
son. Yesterday, however, goodly
quantity of spuds were marketed, and
the advanced prices should materially
increase the receipts.
Shipments have also been light, but
ID carloads will leave today, which in
dicates that the outside demand is
picking up. On Saturday only four
carloads left this point, and on Tues
day .12 The total for the week will
be 80.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Young Tom Sheylin Dead.

Thomas L. Shevlin died of pneumo-
MIA at his home in Minneapolis early
yesterday morning. He had contract
ed a cold while assisting in coaching
the Yale football team a few weeks
ago, and it developed into pneumonia.
Mr.. Shevlin was a promising young
business man of great executive ability
and an athlete Of national reputation
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Reform in Oil Inspection Department

Reform in Oil Inspection Department.
Andrew Jackson Rush, state oil in
spector, under the present democratic
regime, has done one thing that will
meet with the approval Of the people
of the state.
He has issued an order that all
dealers in gasoline be instructed to
post statement Of the gravity test
of the oil sold,
Oil inspection as practiced hereto
fore, has been farce because no pro-
lection has been afforded to the con-
sumner; the only protection afforded
was to the dealer, who in every case
was amply able to protect himself. =
The new rule, if enforced, will be-
gin to meet the ends for which oil in
spction was established, and will go
some way in justifying the continued
existence of the department.
Mr.. Rush. is to be commended for
his stand Dawson Sentinel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
First Democrat to File.

Thomas P. Dwyer, Minneapolis
boilermaker, who has achieved repu-
tation as local politician, has filed
for the democratic nomination for
governor. ~..~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
Mary M. Edwards.

Mary NJ, the 14-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. III. v. Edwards of
Spencer Brook, passed away Christ
mas night. Heart failure was the
cause Of death. The remains were
taken to Chenille, where the girl was
born, for interment, Monday, and the
funeral services were conducted at that.
place Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
The 1916 Season to Omen.

The Co. C basket ball team will open
the 1916 season at the armory
on the afternoon Of New Years day.
The boys have engaged in regular
practice three times a week since last
seen in action, and the rough edges of
the scoring machine have been smooth
ened off. A marked improvement in
the play Of the team is noticeable, both
in the passing and basket throwing de-
partments. The militia boys expect
to give good account Of themselves,
and no doubt they will
The locals will be opposed on this
occasion by the Wells Memorial club
team of Minneapolis. This is the quint
that recently defeated the high school,
and we are. informed that it is strong
er now than it was upon that occasion.
The contest will undoubtedly be a
hummer. Play will commence at $3.50
o'clock.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Andrew Olson and Bessie olez,aUss'
car G. Thilquist and Charlotte Sand
holm, Jacob Pluimer and Hilda Hanen-
berg, Myron D. Northway and Clara
Pernella Arseth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-22

ter orange which has been held In
cold storage but is fresh picked
summer orange. The orange known
rs the Valencia variety begins to
ripen on the trees about May LIST
and Is picked and shipped fresh from
the trees every day thereafter until
about November LIST, when the Navel
variety comes into the market It
is, therefore, possible to have fresh
picked California oranges every day
the year round
"The Exchange Is carrying on an
extensive advertising campaign for
the purpose OF increasing the con-
sumption OF oranges and lemons and
we feel that this campaign Is having
c beneficial effect on the public
health generally for certainly every
one from babies TO old people Is bet
ter for the more frequent use OF
these fruits. We are not trying to
switch people from one kind OF or
ange or lemon to another. for that
would merely divert business. To get
the hest results for both grower and
consumer alike we must make people
cat more OF all kinds OF oranges and
lemons. That Is the main aim in all
cur publicity"