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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
Neiehborine Fairs This Week.

The Kanabec county fair will be
held at Mora Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of this week. James J.
Hill will speak on Thursday. A
very attractive program has been
prepared. Princeton people are
planning to attend the fair at Mora,
Thursday.
Anoka holds it's fair Thursday
Friday and Saturday. 1t is gener.
ally understood that Princeton
people will visit the Anoka fair on
Friday, and "take in'' Anoka's His.
torical Pageant at the Stadium in
the evening.
The Isanti county fair will also be
held on Thursday, Friday and Satur.
day. AS the Princeton base bal
club plays Brat.am at the fair or
Friday many people from here will
! probably accompany the club, bu,
Saturday will be the Princeton day
at the Isanti county fair.
1t is too bad that the dates O.
holding fairs in neighboring countie!
conflict. 1t is impossible for many
people to attend three fairs in sue
cession in one week. Another yea
the fair officers of the several coun
ties should get together and arrange
dates that would not conflict. I
may be necessary to hold some of tn
county fairs during state fair weel
or prior thereto. Anyhow, it SHOULD
be arranged that not more thai
two fairs should be held in neighbor
ing counties in the same week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Rev. "Billy" Sunday is not meet
ing with fattering success in his
Omaha revival, and the well known
evangelist is reported to be all s'het
up" Thus far the collections have
fallen $1,000 sh ort of the expenses,
and very few are ''hitting the saw
dust TRAIL" Omaha citizens are
evidently not given to surrendering
to their emotions.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

John D. Rockefeller thinks the wal
is awful and refuses to aid any Of the
belligerents in a financial way. John,
who finds it necessary to have him.
self guarded like a Russian car, has
troubles of his own, and we are not
surprised that he has no desire to
become involved, directly or indi-
rectly. in the European conflict.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

With four or five candidates for
the presidential nomination Ohio
republicans will have some difficulty
in choosing a favorite son. There are
any number of other candidates also,
but as yet not one of them has shown
sufficient strength to indicate that
that he has the inside track. Then
there is Roosevelt who must be
reckoned with, and before conven-
tion time there may be any number
of new entries.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

The St. Peter Free Press is of the
opinion that the definition of n.y.
phenated citizen given by the Union
a short time since would be correct
were it confined to cases where ma
turalized citizens have proved them.
selves, unworthy of the country of
their adoption. That is precisely
the citizens it is confined to, as those
who place some other land ahead
of the one that harbors them prove
themselves unworthy
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

A short time since Henry Ford an
nounced that he was willing to de-
vote $40, 100000 to the peace cause.
Now we note that William Jennings
Bryan recently conferred privately
with the Detroit millionaire. Bill is
a thrifty cuss, and would undoubt-
eddy be willing to devote all his time
to the cause for a proper considera-
ton,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
The Westerville, Ohio, New Reput

The Westerville, Ohio, New Repub-
lie, "reform'' sheet came to our
exchange table recently unsolicited.
Judging by the conglomeration of
exaggerated statements anent con-
ditions at Hibbing, with which the
issue in question was filed, the
New Republic would do we'll if it
reformed itself before tackling the
world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

The Rev. Newell Dwight Hills,
pastor: lecturer and author of ma
tional reputation, confessed to his
congregation in Plymouth church.
Brooklyn, last Sunday that his am
billions for wealth and power had
crushed his life, and brought him to
the brink Of poverty. If DR.. Hills
is rightly constituted he will not al
low the loss of worldly wealth to
ruin his life. If he so desires he
can still serve the low]y Nazarene
with credit and honor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

The campaign to place Hennepin
county in the ''dry' column by the
county option route is waxing warm,
and as the day of election draws
near interest in the campaign is in
creasing. If the temperance forces
win Minneapolis will be the largest
"dry" city in the world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Lord Kitchener is of the opinion
that it looks like the Germans al
most have shot their bolt. 1t is en-
tirely possible that the wish is father
to the thought.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Good roads leading to town bring
almost as much BUSINESS to the
merchants as new business taken on
by merchant who advertises. AL
bert Lea Times Enterprise.
Right you are. The town blessed
with both good roads and far-sighted
business men is real winner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Wild oats have the advantage over
the more valuable domesticated
breed in that they call be sown at
any time of the year.-Red Wing
Republican.
The fact that they invariably grow
bumper crop is not, however, all
advantage.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Now comes a Chicago man who is
sueing his wife for divorce on the
grounds that she is entirely too
beautiful for him. We cannot con-
ceive of woman contesting suit
like the above.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

South Carolina voters went on
record as favoring statewide prohibit
tion last week, and after January
l., 1916, Intoxicating liquors cannot
be legally disposed of within the
borders of that commonwealth.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

A woman suffrage petition measur-
ing 1888 feet and 4 inches has been
forwarded to Washington from San
Francisco. We doubt very much,
however, if there is incur national
capitol waste basket large enough
to hold it, -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

The county option campaign in
Hennepin county has reached the
rotten egg stage. An over-ripe egg
is a mighty "strong'' argument,
but not infrequently it acts as a
boomerang.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

The Chaska Herald recently passed
it's fifty third milestone, and the
Hastings Gazette started upon its
fifty-ninth year last week. Each of
these excellent papers are numbered
among our most welcome exchanges.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

A paragrapher is of the opinion
that we would all be wealthy if we
got credit for the things We intend
to do. No doubt of it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
.24TH ANNUAL FAIR
CONTINUED From First Page.)

1
space prevents us doing credit to the
battery work and execution of these
two sterling athletes. Wilkes fast
breaking curve was indeed batting
to the sWatsmen of the other side
and his work was most creditable.
Skahen did stellar work behind the
bat and his accurate peg kept the
runners of the other side froze to
the bags. Ovens and Parks did
creditable work for the visiting
team as battery performers. j. C.
King of Mora and Yngve of Prince
ton handled the arbitrating end of
the pastime.@
On Friday the Long Siding team
walloped it to the Baldwin bantams
in a good old fashioned sort of slug
fest the final score being IA to l..
The real feature of this game
was pulled off in the sixth inning
when the score stood 9 to in favor
of Long Siding. In the face of these
almost hopeless odds the Bantams
started a rousing old batting rally
that put the Long Siding defense
up in the air about as high as Frank
Champion was supposed to have
gone. This netteG the Bladwinites
a total of runs and tied the score
up in a double bow knots to 9.
In their half of the eighth the
Long Siding huskies retaliated with
a rally almost as big and succeeded
in scoring five times, which lead
proved too large for the Sherburne
county lads to overcome, although,
they did add two more to their sum
total in the ninth round.
Young and E. Campbell did the
battery work for the vanQuished and
Leander performed in the box for
the victors. Evidently the big
Scandinavian is a hard man. to hold
as it took a combination of Right
Eye and Big Chief Niche to do the
backstop work for him. H. Galley,
Princeton's big first baseman, and F.
H. Bartlett, the creamery man from
Pease, served as the board of ar
bitration and their decisions went
without dispute or question.
The Milaca and Princeton teams
wound up the base ball program at
the fair on Saturday when the To-
Gals copied the, game from their
up-river cousins by the score of
ID. Although both sides played
good ball, it was hardly a hair
raising contest as Princeton took
the lead by scoring two runs in the
first round and finally worked their
total up to five, while Milaca was
never very dangerous from the scor-
ing viewpoint and barely saved
themselves from a shutout when
they secured their lone run in the
sixth on couple of wild heaves.
Wilkes and: Garrison were the op-
posing pitchers in this contest and
Wilkes had the best of the argument
throughout. His support was also
of a higher grade than that given
the Milaca man as several of the
Princeton runs were the direct re-
suit, of wobbles by Garrison's team
mates. Skahen helped pilot Wilkes
to victory behind the bat and White.
Ogilvie's scrappy, authenticated
catcher, held Gary in good shape.
G. E. Gilbert, the banker from For
eston, and Yngve of the Union
force participated in the fray as base
umpire and umpire-in-chief; respec-
lively.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Austria has decided to recall
Ambassador Dumba. as requested
by the United States, and it is to be
hoped that his successor will have
the good sense to not NEEDLE with
affairs that in no wise are connected
with his mission here.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

A London nerve specialist advises
the "silence" cure for ladies afflicted
with neurosis. If he can prevail
upon some of the militant suffrag-
cites to take the cure he will be
clearly entitled to the Victoria
Cross.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

And now it is said that there is
not great deal Of difference between
dignity and crouch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
Concert at Methodist Church.

A concert will be- given at the
Methodist church tomorrow, Friday,
evening, and truly excellent pro.
gram has been arranged for the oc-
casion.s "A real musical treat is
promised those who attend, and a
cordial invitation is extended to all.
A small admission fee of 10 cents
will be charged. The program fol-
lows:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

And Mexico believes in war at any
price.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

If you are bound to be knocker.
knock something that needs it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
No Doubt of it.

One Sadie Smith is being scored
because she ''penciled" her name
on an egg and then wrote 'sIts
lonely on the farm" We believe
Sadie is much less dangerous than
the lassie who ''pencils" her brows-
and then stands round looking
lonely. Redwood Falls Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
A Big Man.

J. J. Hill, Minnesota's first citi-
zen is the "big noise'' in New York
just now. 70 be recognized as the
leading fnancier in deal involving
a billion dollars means great deal
and there is something the matter
with the man who is not willing to
take off his hat to "Uncle Jim.''-
Delano Eagle. 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

Jim NAY Fool En-.
A lot of state papers are getting
considerable fun out of the guberna-
torial situation by clubbing jim Pet
erson the ''goat'' candidate. If the
''goat' should butt into the state
house wouldn't he kid those edi-
tors?-Sauk Center Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23
Hundreds ONLY?

No one should be bashful about
asking for informa tion. There are
hundreds of people. who are pleased
to display their intelligence upon
almost any question at any time.-
New Ulm Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

A Chance to Secure Reading Matter.
Anyone looking for something to
keep himself busy during the coming
long winter can be accommodated
by calling at the Eagle Office and Sc
curing a copy of the late Wisconsin
legislative session laws, of which we
have several copies. Caller should
bring a wheelbarrow to cart it
home in.--Red Wing Daily Eagle.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Rees-Helmke.

Mr.. Lewis Helmke of this city and
Miss Sarah Rees, of Reding, Kansas,
who has been a guest at the home of
her sister, Mrs. C. H. Allen, for nearly
a year past, were united in marriage
at the Baptist parsonage in Grand
Junction at 8 o'clock Wednesday after
noon, Rev. Hazlett officiating.
The groom is one of the well known
cattlemen and farmers of Delta coun-
ty and the bride a popular member
of social circles of her home town
Mr.. and Mrs. Helmke returned to
Delta Wednesday evening by auto and
were given rousing reception by the
many friends whom they thought en-
tirely unadvised of the wedding cere-
mony or even its contemplation. A
delightful luncheon was served the in
vited guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. H. Allen, after which the new
ly weds were driven to their comfort
able farm home six miles distant from
the city in Uncompahgre valley.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Cement Plant for
Western Slope

Pursuant to published call. num-
ber OF citizens met at the court house
Saturday. May 10, at p. m. repre-
senting the city OF Delta, Hotchkiss.
Midway. Paonia, California mesa and
other sections OF Delta county. The
meeting was called to order by II. b.
Frye. who. on motion was elected
chairman, and NJ. r. Benefiel Of
Hotchkiss was chosen secretary.
A letter from Congressman Ed. Tay-
lor was read by the chair. suggesting
the propriety OF selecting good,
strong. active committee whose duty
II would be to gather all available
data on the use Of hydraulic cement
in irrigation. as well as the future
development of the Western Slope.
The chair here stated that the letter
from Mr.. Taylor was in reply to a
letter addressed to him and signed
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Cattle VS.. Sheep Discussed
At HOtChkiSS Last Saturday

On Saturday of last week a meeting
was held in the open at Hotchkiss
Park and Fair Grounds, beginning at
2 o'clock p. m.
This was the second meeting held
for the discussion of the petition OF
a considerable number of farmers in
the North Fork to be allowed a GER
tain portion of Battlement and Gun
nison Forests on which to Craze
sheep.
These farmers state that they wish
to add few sheep to their holdings
as diversified asset; that the por-
tion of the forest ranges asked for
are not and have not been used for
the grazing Of cattle. because Of the
extreme hight. ny pests. etc. and that
It is not practical for them to be
thus used. Their claim is for summer
range by lease from the government,
their further intent being to winter
their separate flocks at home, with
the privilege OF feeding them portions
OF their hay and other field crops
and in that way supplying themselves
a better market than is now provided.
The cattlemen generally protest
against the granting of the petition
by the government. arguing that the
sheep will not be confined to the ter
ritory allotted; that In drifting lower
down they will devastate range nee
essary to the pasturing of their cat
tie: that their industry is and has
long been established: is important
to thte county and community. and
should therefore hold preference OF
range leasing with tthe government
upon the fact that cattle and sheep
cannot occupy the same ranges.
The meeting Saturday was much
more harmonious than such meetings
usually are. Speakers were selected
by a committee appointed for that
purpose. from both the cattlemen and
sheep men. to discuss in turn the
claims and arguments OF each r. J.
Pierson. Ed. S. Duke. Henry Roberts.
Morrell and Jenkins spoke for the
farmers. ]. B. Killian. T. w. Grey.
Merle d. Vincent and others gave
voice to the cattlemen's views.
While arguments sounding plausi-
BILE were advanced by both sides. It
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Commandery
Organized Tues,

For several years past members of
the local Masonic lodge belonging to
the Commandery elsewhere have had
in view the institution of this branch
in Delta and now these desires are
realized. Delta Commandery, U. D.
is a reality. A meeting was held in
Masonic hall Tuesday evening when
twenty-five charter members were
present TO perfect the organization by
election of the following officers:
Geo. c. Vickery, Eminent Command
er; Chas. NJ. Hopson, Generalissimo:
H. V. Williamson, Captain General;
Porter Plumb. Treasurer; Arthur L.
4 .rwood. Standard Bearer: Warren
n. Shelledy. Senior Warden: Edward
P. Barrow, Junior Warden; Howard
X Gibbs, Recorder; Robert F. Will
liams, Prelate: Robert S. Kelso, War
der; William T. McMurray, Sentinel
The new Commandery starts out
well and there is every promise that
it will soon have a strong member
ship.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Mrs. SimOnS Dies
Ill Three Years

Mrs. Daisy Simons, "a years of age
and wife OF John Simons. died at the
home OF the family, corner of Sixth
and Columbia streets. at 6 o'clock last
Sunday morning after an illness of
over three years duration. Every
thing was done for the patient suf-
ferer from complication OF ailments
by her family and friends, and at
times. It is said, she would seem to
improve, but within the past twelve
months all efforts In her behalf
seemed to fail and the end came as
above stated. She leaves husband
and seven children, the eldest about
15 years Of age. to mourn her untime-
ly end.
Funeral services were held at .
o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the
chapel OF a local undertaken. Rev. C.
B. Steele. pastor of the NJ. E. church.
officiating, and interment was in
Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Wars Progress
OF Past Week

Fighting has been somewhat more
active the past few days and reports
Of results are as usual more or less
conflicting.
Russia is said to be gaining Car
pathian territory and forcing the
Austrians back with heavy losses.
Along the Belgian frontier the allied
armies of England and France are
also said to be gaining ground.
With Italy ready to throw her
mobilized forces into the war on the
side of the allies, the situation be-
comes still more complex and gloomy
for Germany, Notwithstanding that
nation is putting up the hardest and
gamest fight in the history of wars
In Mexico there is little to be
noted aside from Yaqui Indian out.
break and the killing of brother
OF Gen. Villa.
In this country Germany's answer
to the Presidents note demanding that
submarine warfare cease against
neutral and merchant vessels, is
awaited. War excitement among the
jingos has simmered down little and
the situation, so far as concerns this
country. is being viewed with greater
coolness and the belief that matters
will be peacefully and satisfactorily
adjusted.
President Wilson reviewed the big
American fleet Tuesday.
Another South American republic
or two announce revolutions.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Law Regarding
Marriage License

The new marriage license law pass
ed by the last general assembly and
which will go into effect some time in
June requires q five days notice of
intention Of marrying and the pub
lication In two papers of the county.
II no objection in writing. is raised
to the marriage within that time the
clerk will have authority to issue the
license. This law requires that the ap.
plication state the names. addresses,
and ages OF the couple.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Little Child Badly
Burned on Face

Helen. the little five year old daugh-
ter of Mrs. A w. Shaw who resides at
205 North Main street, stumbled and
fell in the dining room of their home
when carrying a large dish of steam
ing boiled beans during the noon hour
last Saturday and was badly burned
about the face and upper part of the
body.
As near as can be learned the
steaming contents Of the vessel struck
the child almost squarely in the face
and before she could be lifted from
the floor by her mother other parts
Of her body were reached and burns
inflicted sufficient to cause blisters.
Medical attention was enlisted as
Ircmptly as possible and the little
sufferer is now said to be getting
along as well as could be expected.
The face OF the child is said to have
suffered most by the mishap but 1t is
thought by the attending physician
that healing processes will obliterate
all scars.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
w. c. T. U. Meeting.

The woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold its Mothers Meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Roy Dowd.
523 Grand street. at 230 p. m, Tues
day, May 25. Subject, Medical Tenn
perance and Narcotics with Miss
Tripp. superintendent of this depart
ment in charge of the program. DR..
Cleland will read a paper on narcotics.
Mrs. Darnell will read an article on
medical temperance. There will be a
patent medicine quiz by the union.
Reports will be given from the district
convention. Some special music and
readings will be given. A social hour
with refreshments.
1t is earnestly desired that large
attendance may by recorded at this
meeting.
The Delta independent., 1915-05-21
Death of the Late EbeneZer
Sayre of Garnet Mesa

The funeral of Mr.. EbeneZer Sayre
Mrs. Fred Harrington, on Garnet
mesa, at ten O'Clock Monday morning,
conducted by Rev. DR.. Cramps of the
Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Sayre had been in poor health
for three years. and for several
months had been gradually failing.
Saturday night at midnight came his
release.
He often wished that he might be
taken; when he would hear of death
he would say: Il wish it might have
been me-" He trusted in the Savior
and we cannot mourn.
Mr.. Sayre has been greatly afflicted
all through life. When but a little
lad. while splitting wood. knot flew.
putting out his eye. Only few years
following a hammer in the hands of
workman flew from tthe handle,
the claw injuring the nerve of the
other. For several years he was al
most in darkness. About fourteen
years ago. feeling there was nothing
to risk-nothing to lose-he submit
ted to an operation to remove a cat
aract that had covered the sight of his
eye and this proved quite successful.
For two years his sight, as well as
his body. has gradually been failing
and for six months or more he could
hardly discern darkness from day
light. Through all his afflictions he
was cheerful and happy. He loved
his friends and always welcomed
them when they called to see him.
After the death of his brother. with
whom he had made his home nearly
all his life, he came to Nebraska to