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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
Sale of State Lands.

State Auditor Preus has sold during
the year 1866 acres of state land
at an average price of $500 per acre
This is pretty fair average price con-
sidering that the bulk of the land sold
is located in the extreme northern
counties. The highest average price
per acre was paid for land in Polk
county, $14.71. In Morrison, coun-
ty bordering on Mile Laos, the aver
age price obtained was $1,000 per acre
The lowest average price, $500 per
acre, was paid for a 40-acre tract: in
Wabasha, one Of the old settled coun-
test of the First congressional dis
trict; presumably the 40 in question
was what is known as "cull' land and
is probably located along the Missis-
sippi river. "
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
Assessable Valuation of State.

Accessible Valuation of State.
According to figures given out by
the state tax commission the total as
sessable valuation of the state for the
year 1915 is $1,736,317, 812, an increase
of $36,716,439 over 1914. Included in
the total is $212,134 ,991 for money and
credits which is taxed at the flat rate
of three mills. So in reality the as
sessed value Of the real and personal
property, exclusive of money and
credits, is $1,524,182,821. From this
must also be deducted the 500 exemp-
ton on personal property allowed each
head Of a family, so that the total
valuation Of real and personal prop
erty for assessment purposes, exclu-
siye of money and credits, is. in round
numbers about $780, 100000. The
full and true value Of all property in
the state as returned by the assessors
is $4,3OO,944,830.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
Poor Mrs. NeWlyWed!

1t is said of one of our newly wed.
ded ladies who stopped into the Burk-
land & Peterson store recently that
she asked Mr.. Nelson for a pound OF
paralyzed sugar, two tins. of con.
demned milk, a bag Of fresh salt and
a pound of deserted cod fish.
us that all?" asked Mr.. Nelson
and in his eagerness to sell the lady a
large order, added that they had some
fine horse-radish just in.
mo, Thanks" she answered, lit is
OF no use, as we do not keep a horse
Mr.. Nelson now has occasional
spells of sitting on a soap box while
Mr.. Swanson fans him with wash
board.-Buffalo Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09

CARNIVAL A BIG SUCCESS,
Fun Runs Riot at the Entertainment
of the Princeton High School.

Fun Runs Riot at the Entertainment
of the Princeton High School.
Joy reigned supreme at the armory
on last Friday evening, when the
Princeton high school staged most
unique entertainment in the form of a
carnival.
A large crowd attended and all ap-
peared to be imbued with the real car
nival spirit, which is not surprising
as side shows, clowns, pop corn stands,
sandwich vendors, barkers, and a
typical carnival band combined to
make the affair realistic. Policemen
and apolice court, aswell as Jail, were
also in evidence. Everything neces-
sary was there, even unto the pink
lemonade, and a joyous throng Of
spectators.
A moderate admission fee of 15t
admitted any one to the main tent, and
usually the menagerie was the first
show visited. This consisted Of an
imposing and amazing array of beasts
gathered from the four corners Of the
earth.
A fortune teller piled her trade in
small tent near the menagerie, and
revealed what, the future had in store
for all corners.
In the lower end of the hall those
who desired could test their accuracy
by throwing balls at "nigger babies
prizes being awarded to those who
proved proficient.
The fish pond in the opposite cor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
Quick Action by Judge R0eser.

So that an attorney from Milaca
might catch a night train and not be
obliged to wait over day, Judge Roe
ser yesterday tied the record for hear
ing a divorce action in which there
was no appearance on the part Of the
defendant.
Some months ago the judge heard
case while the Great Northern train
stopped at Sank Centre and it was
believed that the record for speedy
justice had been established;
Yesterday when Judge Roeser re-
turned from Little Falls he found the
attorney and the witnesses waiting
for him in the court room. There was
only short time before the train for
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
Form a Corporation.

Elsewhere in this issue appears the
articles Of incorporation Of the firm
OF A. s. Mark & Son. The incorpora-
tors are A. S. Mark, Mary Mark and.
Bert Mark. The first named is pres
ident and treasurer Of the corpora.
ton, the second is secretary, and the
third vice-president. The capital
stock is $50, 900.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
BORCHOLM SUICIDE
RE1NER C. KLINE TAKES OWN
LIFE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
WITH 32-4O CALDER RIFLE.
DESPONDENCY OVER DEATH OF
HIS WIFE WAS RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE RASH ACT.


living one and one-half miles east Of
Milaca in the town of Borgholm, COM
mitted suicide Saturday afternoon by
shooting himself with 32-40 rifle.
Dependency due to the death of his
wife, who passed away on November
5, was responsible for the rash deed.
Enos Kline, brother of deceased,
who was visiting him, informed a I'm
ion reporter that the act was commit
ted some time between the hours Of
2 and 4. He went to Milaca at 2
o'clock, and his brother was then alive.
When he returned two hours later, he
found the dead body on the kitchen
floor, with the rifle close at hand. DR..
H. P. Bacon Of Milaca was summoned,
Coroner Olson being out of town, but
an inquest was not deemed necessary.
The following last will and testa-
ment was found in sealed envelope
addressed to Undertaken H. Siren of
Milaca:
MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
REINER CHARLEY KLINE.
l, Reiner Charley Kline, in the county
of Mile Laos and State of Minnesota, of the
age OF 30 years. of sound mind and memory,
do make my last will and testament in the
manner following, that is to say:
F1RST-1 give and bequeath to my little
daughter, Miss Fannie Lena Kline, one-half
OF my money latter all debts are paid.)
SECOND-I give and bequeath all of the
remainder to my brother. Enos Kline.
The above instrument consisting of two
sheets. Signed by =.
RE1NER CHARLEY KLINE.
This 18th day of November. A. D., 1915.
P. 81 request that my property be sold.
and the money divided as heretofore stated
1nasmuch as the above was dated
November 20 it is very evident that
the young man had been contemplate
ing taking his life for several days.
Appended to the will was letter of
instructions to the undertaken, in
which deceased explained that he felt
that he could no longer live without
his wife; that life was burden to
him, and that he hoped to join her in
the, other world. He.srequested that
his remains be inferred in the Book
cemetery beside those of his wife,
and that he be buried in the same kind
of casket. In conclusion he asked
the forgiveness Of the Almighty, and
expressed regret that he should do so
terrible a deed.
The funeral services are being con-
Quoted this afternoon from the Mil
AGA M. E. church, and interment will
be in the Book cemetery.
Reiner c. Kline was born in Frank
lin county, Iowa, March Fl, 1885, and
grew to manhood in that state. For
time he was associated with his
brother in the operation of a farm in
South Dakota. He came to Mime
sofa two years ago, and located on a
farm in Borgholm On December Is.
last, he was united in marriage to
Miss Fannie Hasborg, and it is very
evident that he was devotedly attach
ed to his wife. Deceased was an in
dustrious young man, who was get
ting an excellent start in life, and it
is to be regretted that he should sur
render himself to grief.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
NOTES..


Financially the carnival was de.
cided success, and about $172 was real
lied.
1t was very evident that those ir
charge had spared no efforts to make
the affair success.
Suffragettes were much in evidence
In fact women seemed to rule things
generally. Policewomen maintained
peace and order, and offenders were
hailed before stern Judge, and either
fined or jailed.
Charley Chaplin, Of :'movie" fame
was an interested spectator of the
proceedings.
Police court did a rushing bust
ness, and Esther Mcmillan presided
with the dignity of supreme court
justice. Mayor Newbert was one of
the first arrested, being gathered in
on charge of vagrancy Immediately
after visiting the chamber of horrors.
The Jail had evidently not been built
with view Of housing corpulent Of
tenders, and Mr.. Newbert was releas-
ed upon payment Of a fine.
A. M. Davis was arrested on a
charge Of wife desertion, upon COM
plant of H. J. Plaas, and it was a
clear case, as his better half was
across the hall from him. A stern
lecture was read to the culprit, and a
fine of 5 cents assessed against him,
E. L.. Mcmillan was hailed before the
bar Of justice as a suspicious charac-
ter, and H. J. Plaas was arrested on
general principles. The peace and
dignity Of the state Of Minnesota was
certainly maintained, and the worst Of
tenders, like Capt. A. H. Johnson, were
jailed without the formality of hear
ing.
A matinee performance Saturday
afternoon afforded those who did not
attend the previous evening an oppor.
tunity to see the carnival.
This was the first entertainment OF
the kind ever staged in Princeton, but
it will probably not be the last.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09

st. Louis Gets Democratic Convention.
Democratic national convention will
be held in ST.. Louis on June II.
Chicago and Dallas were the other
competing cities for the convention
but st. Louis had more votes than
both of them on the second ballot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09

ner was the Mecca of the little folks,
and all who fshed succeeded in hook
ing something.
Passing by a couple Of refreshment
stands one arrived at the entrance to
the Congress of Freaks" Mark Stree
ter held forth in this tent, and i'm
pressively described the various curl
osities on exhibition. The bearded
lady was on hand, as were the STA
mese Twins, and the strongest man in
the world. The strong man was GER
talnly wonder, and after toying with
2,OOO ID. weights he calmly picked up
a Ford automobile with one hand. The
wild man Of Borneo, with shaggy hair,
and enormous tusks, was here shown,
also. This ferocious specimen, Mr..
Stroetor said, had been captured in
the wilds near Zimmerman, and was
only second in interest to the bow
who had his head where his feet ought
to be.
The basement housed the "Chamber
of Horrors" and those who visited
this beheld gruesome sight that
| caused beads of sweat to form upon
the brow of Mayor Newbert, and other
hardened sinners.
Upstairs, far removed from the
noise and blare of the carnival, was the
Dutch lunch room, and it was a quaint
and cozy retreat. Coffee that could
not be improved upon, and doughnuts
of tempting flavor were here served.
The entertainment concluded with a
vaudeville program, and some of the
numbers caused even the curtain to
smile,
The world famous Scotch comedian
Harry Lauder, opened the program by
singing some Of his rollicking songs
and he made a decided hit with the
audience.
A slack rope performer of marvel
GUS. ability next entertained those
present with an exhibition of rope.
walking that fairly brought down the
house. The rope was certainly slack
and he had no difficulty at all in walk.
ing on it, even if it was laid upon the
floor
A motion song by five matronly Qua.
keresses was next, and they embellish-
ed that old favorite, "The Old Oaker
Bucket" with motions and gestures
galore. ~~
"A Modern Young Lochinvar" was
the title Of the next act, and the poem
was realistically acted simultaneously
with the reading Of it by Miss Livings.
tons --,@.,.-
The Big -Four Minstrels, quartet
of "culluds gem'men" wound up the pro.
gram by favoring the audience with q
song exceptionally we'll rendered.
All in all it was an enjoyable occa-
sion, and reminded those present that
"a little nonsense now and then is
relished by the best of men,"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
RATE OF TAXATION
SLIGHT INCREASES ARE MADE
IN VILLAGES OF PRINCE.
TON AND MILACA.
RATES IN TOWNS, VILLAGES AND
THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN
MILE Laos COUNTY.

The rate sheet for the county of
Mile Laos for the year 1914, and COM
parsons made with the 1913 rate will
undoubtedly prove interesting.
The rate of taxation in the vii
lagos of Milaca and Princeton has
increased. In Milaca village the to-
tai rate for 1914 was rs mills, and for
1915 it is 1920 mills, anincrease Of 92O
mills. The rate for school purposes
in Milaca 1872, and for all other pur-
poses Al mills. The total rate in
Princeton village is 63.58 mills, as
compared to $50 mills last year. In
Princeton village the rate for schools
is 1873 and for all other purposes
1928.
To ascertain the rate Of taxation in
any school district add the total state,
county and township or village rates
to the school district rates, and the
total will be the rate Of taxation in the
district For instance: In district No.
1 princeton village) the state rate
is Ais, county 1905, village 31.3,
school 28.3-total 63.58.
Tho ro+o ~ doto;1 fo11ouc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09


Cash on hand.....................$ 1908
State appropriation ................ 1,334.55
Notes payable ........................ 10000
Mile Laos county appropria-
ton 10000
Gate receipts first day go. 77.5O
Gate receipts-second day 5000. 1,1OO.75
Gate receipts-third day ...... 1885
Concessions ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" .253.15
Entrance fees-horse races" 40.75
Premiums donated. ........... 1875
The disbursements during the year
totalled $5,374.03, leaving a cash bal
ance in the treasury of $65.35. Here
under appears a summary of the dis
bursements:
Unpaid bills of 1914...............$1, 3OO.16
Advertising Observation-Disclosures. 1851
Permanent improvements 90. 1,O73.78
Expense ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 42O.38
AmuSements ......................... 695.77
Miscellaneous expense ......... 1,7O2.33
Plans for making the 1916 fair big
ger and better than ever were discuss
ed at the meeting. An effort will be
made to secure outside judges, prefer
ably from the university farm school,
for all departments. -.-.-
The amusement program of the next
fair will include attractions never be-
fore shown here.
Farmers clubs will be invited to
make exhibits, and an effort will be
made to- secure more exhibits from
the vicinity Of Milaca. Mr.. ia. AL
len stated that he thought it would be
possible to interest the Milaca Breed
ers' association in the fair, and in all
probability a carload Of the best live
stock in the towns Of Page, Milaca and
Borgholm will be entered for competi-
ton. There are some splendid cattle
in that vicinity, and the society will
extend aid, if necessary, to secure an
exhibit.
It is expected that a handsome
building for the school exhibits will
be erected the coming year. There
are now funds in the treasury avail
able for this purpose, and before next
spring it is hoped that the schools will
have raised sufficient money to pay for
the erection Of a building that will
compare favorably with the other SUBJ
stantial structures on the grounds.
The Mile Laos county fair improves
every year, and the indications are
that it will continue to grow the COM
ing year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-09
FAIR SOCIETY MEETS
MEETING HELD AT THE OFFICE
OF MCMILLAN & STANLEY ON
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR, 1916
OTHER IMPORTANT MATTERS
DISCUSSED AT.LENGTH.

The annual meeting of the Mile
Laos County Agricultural society was
held at the office of Mcmillan & STAN
ley Tuesday morning. The attendance
was good, but the north end of the
county was not represented.
President Bryson called the meeting
to order, and appointed j. J. Skahen
temporary chairman. The reports of
the secretary and treasurer were read
and approved.
Upon motion the chair was author
lied to. appoint committee Of three
to nominate a board of Is directors,
and Chas. Keith, E. L. Mcmillan, and
J. A. Allen were named as commit
tee. The following were nominated
and unanimously elected directors for
1876. Andrew Bryson, R. D. Byers,
C. A. Jack, Ira G. Stanley, S. S. Pet
terson, Robert Clark, George Schmidt,
A. P. Jorgenson, Nels Soderquist,
John P. Asp, J. J. Skahen, H. F. Mann,
Carl Sholin, Henry Nierbach and M. C.
Thorring.
Election Of officers was next, and up
on motion duly made and carried, the
secretary was instructed to cast a bal
lot for all the old officers, viz: Andrew
Bryson, president; R. D. Byers, vice
president; Ira G. Stanley, secretary;
and c. A. Jack, treasurer. Each one
has attended to his duties in COM
mendable manner in the past, and
merited reelection.
While the society is in debt it is in
a fourishing condition. The resources
of the society are $9,357.12, while liza
bilities are $4,000, leaving resources
over liabilities in the sum of 1857. ~.
No account has been made for old
lumber used in the construction of new
buildings, nor has anything been add
ed for the increase in the value of the
property. The society will receive ap-
proximately $1,000 from the state as
reimbursement for premiums paid
This deducted from the liabilities
leaves an Indebtedness Of So, 300. Truly
an excellent showing.
There were 1886 entries at the 1916
fair, and $1,276.40 was paid out in
premiums. The statement is too
lengthy for publication, but as it is on
file in the Office of the register of deeds
any one interested can examine it.
The total receipts Of the society
during 1915 amounted to $5,439. 3S.
The items follow:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-10
IN WASHINGTON

Senator, can you give me job
as janitOr around the capital?"
why I thought you were slated
for something bigger"
81 have been slated for several
things bigger. Now 1 want to see if
there isn't something 1 can really
get. Pittsburgh Post
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-10
BACKFIRE

BACKFIRE
81 really think Jack has a soft spot
in his heart for me-"
What makes you think SOP"
He says he is always thinking Of
me-"
'We1, my dear, remember a man
thinks with his head Perhaps that's
where the soft spot it!''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-18
Story of Austria's
National Hymn
Inspired in England-Haydn Slavic Composer-He
Makes Use of Croatan Folksong
BY II. L. kREHBIEL.

WO Of hymns in existence are obviously
modelled after God the King impossible
think of them without recalling
anthem them the Russian Boshe the
Austrian erha Franz den Kaiser Joseph Haydn
the
HYMNS been by order
the the Austrian concerned the belief that
inspired by largely traditional though has
been excellent authorities and has believe been
Questioned f. Phl the best and exhaustive of Haydns bOg
rape unequvocaly composers
England had nvied the English
GOD having quckened his
desire people of their fidelity
the throne anthem
We shall presently high official of the who claimed
for the of having suggested the hymn proeed the
motive Among friends of Haydn Vienna Baron
Svn who induced Mozart to revise and
augment the Accomplishments Hande and who by
author of the words of Rule Britain
MA who adapted Thomsons Seasons
FOR ayds theory evidently that Haydn had spoken
his friend who suggested the idea TO the Imperial high
Chancellor and This dig
nary theupon Leopold Hauschk
70 write the hymn which music by Haydn
January years will be observed after Haydns return from
his second the ensuing 18th of February that being
the Emperor birthday the national theatre
Vienna principal theatres the provinces The Emperor
dec pleased commanded his Chancellor
send HAYDN cold with likeness of the imperial feat
res The composer mode periodically grateful and ELUSIVE
his expression He that he had before received
surprise such mark Of favor especially as regards the por-
monarch acknowledgment of my poor talents
Pobl who wrote long interesting discoveries touching
the origin melody found faithful reflection
Hayn feelings his 1T his avorite work. he
adds and Of his life he often conoed himself by play
ing with great expression That he admired greatly evidenced by
fact that he beautiful variations
of his string qua that known the kaiser
Quartet but authority for the sentimental story that
shortly before his himself carried his bed to his
forte he played his immortal hymn -
steal biography $ full of such romantic fiction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-18
The Presidency

There has been a good
deal OF talk lately about
Elihu Root for President
in 1910, and we wish to
60 on record against
same. Mr.. Root, as we
understand it, being OPP
posed to woman suffrage
and a lot OF other things
we are Tor.
Our candidacy OF
Charles Evans Hughes
does not seem to pro-
gress much. Well, we
may be exceedingly pro-
Wilson by 1910, and il
we are we shall cham
pion the cause OF the
President. But politics is
something from which
The GAZETTE aloofs it
sell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-18
Diplomas for Dancing.

Nine graduates received diplomas
from the Gilbert Normal School OF
Dancing. in New York City, last Friday,
signifying that they had met the re-
quirements Of the course in social,
aesthetic, interpretive. folk and solo
dancing. The graduates were Mrs.
Louis Gardner Brosseau. of New York
City; Miss Inez Burroughs, Of Pitts
burgh; Miss Florence Carmody, Of
Bronxville; Clara |. Austin, of East
Orange; Miss Marian Gilman, Of
Staten Island; Miss Louise Holmes, Of
Orange; Miss Katherine Kellogg, Of
Hampstead Long Island; Miss Mary
Myrick, of Dobbs Ferry, y. Y, and
Miss Sydney Parsons, of Brooklyn. The
graduating class demonstrated its pro
fciency in various dancing steps and
postures, and each graduate performed
a dance Of her own composition. Class
work was shown in technique, in social.
aesthetic and interpretive dancing and
in English co ,ntry dances. Miss Susan
Hoffman Gilman, principal OF the
school. presented the diplomas. Many
friends of the school and It's pupils
were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-18

English visits that is, all that is left
of it, and in an English translation
The manuscript copies of the diary
came into my hands through Alex,
ander W Thayer. the biographer oil
Beethoven. Haydn's record Of the
performance is most prosaic. ammo
l79l the last great concert, with $50
persons, was held in Westminster
Abbey. Ammo 1892 it was transferred
TO ST. Margaret's Chapel, with 200
performers. This evoked criticism.
That is all; but a few pages earlier
in the book there is an account OF an
English performance which stirred his
emotions powerfully Here are ms
words: Eight days before Pentecost
heard 1000 charity children sing the
following song in St. Paul's Church.
One performer beat time to II. No
music has ever moved me so much IN
my life as this devotional and inno-
cent piece" He notes the melody of
the hymn, which is that known as
"Jones7s Chant" and proceeds; IN;
B.-All the children are newly clad
and walk in in procession. The
organist played the melody neat y and
simply, and then all began to sing at
once" The organist who was thus