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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
CHANcERy COURT THIS WEEK

The October term Of the Chancery
Court convened for business Tues
day morning Circuit N. r. Barham
presiding in the place of Chancellor
j. W. Ross who by interchange with
Judge Barham is holding the circuit
court for Chester County, at Hen
derson this week.
The docket is a considerable one
of about SO cases several Of which
have been heard, while others are
necessarily continued. Judges Ross
and Barham are not only satisfac-
tory in their own places but in the
places Of each other.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06

John Sheppard, the 18th district
merchant, went to Memphis last
Friday to buy goods for his store
and to see the Tri-State Fair.
Mr.. Gobelett, one of the Jackson
firm of jewelers., Goblet Bros, was
here last Friday and arranged to do
optical business in the town.
John D. Roberts, carrier on rural
route, no. 2 out Of Lexington, has
been taking his annual vacation,
and he seemed to enjoy the rest
Mrs. Sula Muse gave a quilting
party Tuesday afternoon, with re-
freshments and a 10-cents collection
for the graveyard fund.
Strayed from my place South
West of town, male calf, is black,
muley and will weigh about APO
pOunds.-Esco DERRYBERRY.
Mrs. Ed Wolpole, (nee Miss Bon
ME Smith of Lexington and this Of
fice) spent Monday and Tuesday
here with her sister, Mrs. Fred Boren.
Uncle Tom Winslow of the old
Seventh, was in town Monday, look
ing better, and reported plenty Of
work picking cotton and saving hay.
Our good friend and longtime
subscriber Esq. Sam D. Bell, of the
old Second: was in town Monday
Esq. Bell is nervous but his general
health is good.
Veteran Joe H. Ryals, of the old
Fifth, when in town on First Mon
day, said that recent statistics gave
the number Of surviving ex-Confed-
crates AT I,UUU.
Mrs. W. v. Barry acknowledges
the compliment of an invitation to
the Fair at Huntingdon this week,
to act in capacity of judge in the
Ladies Department.
J.I. (Ex) Pearson, Of the old
Eighth was in town Monday doing
pretty well but bothered with rheu.
matism. Eek" is an ardent Wilson
Imam and all round Democrat.
| Walter Brown tried at Hender.
son this week for murder of hi.
cousin Newsome Brown, plead gull
lily OF murder in first degree and &C.
cepted Life sentence in the pen.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
SCHOOL NOTES

Mr.. Ebert Weaver visited us Mon
day. There is always a welcome
for former students.
A few Of the students have had
to miss few days on account of
sickness.
Lester Phillips is back in his
classes after a two weeks absence.
Mr. Roy Hall writes regretting
that he could not be with US from
the opening of school, but he says
that he will be here soon.
The first month has passed and
the names of the leaders follow.
FIRST YEAR
English, -Catherin McHaney.
Latin,-Catherin g McHaney,
Blanch Threadgill, Clara Rockholt,
Edward TimberlaAe, Warren Gillian.
History, Catherine McHaney.
Arithmetic, Gertrude Threadgill,
Leon Conger, Clyde McClanahan,
SECOND YEAR
English, Maxine Garner, Georgia
Mccall, Ruth Allen.
Caesar,-Maxine Garner
History, Maxine Garner, Faustina
Parker, Georgia Mccall Ruth Allen.
Algebra, Hubert Jones, Walter
Hill, Dorsie Stanfll, Ruth Allen,
Faustina Parker, Georgia Mccall,
Bessie Jackson.
THIRD YEAR
English, --Addie Roberts, Mile
Newman, Maud Odle.
Cicero, Maud Odle,
French,--Louise Undertake
Physics, Addie Roberts, Velma
Newman, Maud Odle.
Geometry,-Roy Holmes, Addie
Roberts, Mile Newman.
FOURTH YEAR
English Homer Pendergrass.
French,--Lillian Powers.
Vergil, Jessie Taylor, Helen Odle,
Welt Blankenship
Geometry-Jesse Taylor, Lillian
Powers.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
PRISONER CAPTURED.

Shack Davis, who was on the
Henderson County road and made
his escape last July, was arrested
last Tuesday night or Wednesday
morning by Messrs c. F. Blanken-
ship, Walter Blankenship. Deputy
Sheriff E. V. Greasy and Herman
Joyce. Davis was barricaded in
his home with his son and brother
and offered such resistance to the
officers that Sheriff Martin was tele-
phoned for and got as far as SCOTS
Hill on his way there when he met
the officers and prisoners Coming to
Lexington.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
|. N. RHODES SUFFERS LIGHT STROKE


1t was heard here with regret last
week, that Mr.. L. M. Rhodes, Repub-
lican candidate for Congress, had
suffered a light stroke Of facial pa
ralysis. which prevented Mr.. Wesley
Williams, Of Huntingdo n,
chairman Of the Republican Con-
gressional Committee from taking
up with him Mr.. Sims invitation to
join in d joint canvass Of the dis
trict. Mr.. Rhodes so failed to i'm
prove by last Monday that he was
unable to I'LL his opening appoint.
ment at Selmer and other dates fol
this week.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
GOING 10 OKLAHOMA

On Monday, November 7, 1915, at
my home on Clifton Street, South
Lexington, Tenn, at 10 o'clock. !
will offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, two four-room houses, with
lots; one COW; two sewing machines;
household and kitchen furniture.
Terms made known at day Of sale.
JOSIAH CoNGER
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
NE DID NOT COME

After Hon. 0. X. Holiday fell
down on filling the appointment to
make Democratic speech here last
Monday, G. c. Sherwood was pub
lished as coming in his stead. There
were plenty of Democrats in town
to have made a big crowd but all
were disappointed by the non-ap-
pearance of the speaker who seems
to have gotten lost in the shuttle.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
RYE OPENS eAnpAlsM.

Gov. T. c. Rye made his opening
speech at Huntingdon last Monday
and the account rendered reads
both like good business in the con-
duct Of the States affairs and the
fact that Gov. Rye did not consider
the platform on which he was elect
ed mere scrap Of paper" Gov
Rye's opponent will not be over
all when the vote is counted on
the 9TH of November.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
FIRST MONDAY

Last Monday was a big day, &C
companied by a big crowd in Lex
ineton. Business was good, Some
say booze seemed to be plentiful
and nearly everybody was in a good
humor. The people having already
picked and sold some cotton and
had the cash to supply their wants.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS CLUB

The Republicans of Henderson
County met in the Circuit Court
room Monday afternoon and organ
lied a Hughes and Fairbanks Club
with $50 members. Joe H Holmes,
a standpat Republican, was elected
President, and Bee Grissom, a local
Progressive leader, was made secre-
tary.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
COTTON JUMPS

Cotton made a sensational upward
leap last Monday, closely approx
mating an advance of $500 per
bale, which doubtless put damper
on the spirits Of Candidate Hughes
i he ever gives thought to the
Southern vote.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06
Local and Personal

ANNAA SsAANA SAcOAAAA
Nseeeeeeesveeeeseeeseee6
R. w. McKelvey, of Che sterfeld,
was with us Monday.
Hobart Darden, of Madison
county, spent Sunday here.
DR.. R L. Smith, of the old Fifth,
was with us again Monday.
W. L. Moore and family spent
last weekend at the Tri-state fair.
Curry Dennis on and daughter, of
the old 18th, we're in town Monday.
w. 7. White and wife, have visi-
ten the Tri- State Fair at Memphis.
Judge j. A. England, Of Decatur
vile, was in Lexington last Friday
R. E. Stephens, an old subscriber
to this paper, was in to see us Mon
day.
Columbus Meals, of the Bargerton
vicinity, looked natural in town
Monday.
Collins at cost. Willexplain why
next week.
W. L. RILEY.
L. C. Holcomb and wife, have
been visitors to the big Estates fair
in Memphis.
Attorney Harper, of Martin, has
been here this week attending
Chancery court.
Miss Alice Knowles came over
from Jackson and spent Sunday
with home folk.
r. H Milan, the big doctor Of
Chesterfield, was in town last Friday
and again Monday.
Drs. Keeton and Wylie, the popu-
lar SCOTS Hill partners, were in
Lexington Monday.
M. H. Milan, a good citizen of
the Crucifer section, was one of the
many in town Monday.
W. W. Hay, wife and little son,
Lenoise, have been over to the Bluff
City to take in the big fair.
A. j. Haus, of the Juno neigh
borhood, helped his share, Monday,
to the support Of this paper.
Felix Greasy, Mrs. Greasy and
Mrs. Nina Denver visited the Fair
at Memphis in the last weekend.
Attorney Keys, of Murray, KY,
was here Wednesday and Thursday
on business in the Chancery court.
L. P. Padgett, Congressman from
the Seventh district, will speak in
Lexington on the 18th. Hear him.
j. R. Fielder, accompanied by his
carload" Of friends, made a pleasure
run to Jackson last Sunday after
noon.
Rev. S. B. Stephens, will preach
at Center Ridge M. E. Church, Sum
day II a. m, and at Union Cross, at
2S0 r. m.
E. j. Rhodes, of the Luray vicin-
ity. came in Wednesday and had
The PROGRESS sent to his address an
other year.
We are not able to state any spe-
cial improvement in the condition
of that excellent lady, Mrs. W. T.
Threadgill.
Bebe Boswell and wife, OF the old
18th district have been in town this
week, guests Of Hon. John F. Hall
and family.
Leo Segerson, Of Reagan, had
The PROGRESS and Memphis Com
mercial Appeal, sent to his address
for one year, Monday.
For SALE:--Fine buggy (phaeton)
and harness, practically new, roomy
has children's seat. Wholesale cos
$12l.50. Will sell at great bargain
Felix LAWYER.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-10-06

John Sheppard, the 18th district
merchant, went to Memphis last
Friday to buy goods for his store
and to see the Tri-State Fair.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
Miss Mary Ann H0ev.

Miss Mary Ann Hoey departed this
life at the home of her niece, Mrs. En-
cry Pitmon, in this village on Tues
day, February % at 1870 o'clock, after
an illness of ten weeks duration. Hard
ening of the arteries caused death.
Funeral services are being conduct
ed from the Pitmon residence this af-
ternoon by Rev. E. B. Service of the
M. E. church. ~ .s..j
Deceased was born in marlborough,
Ireland, July 80, 1910. She came to
America in her early youth and re-
sided in Jersey City for number of
years. From that place she went south
with her friends, Major Dorman and
wife, and lived in Norfolk, Va, and
other places in the south during the
greater part Of the Civil war. Major
Dorman was pay-master in the army.
During recent years deceased made
her home with her niece in this village.
Miss Hoey was lady of fine Chris
tian character, and those who associat-
ed with her in daily life were devot-
eddy attached to her. She is survived
by one sister and several nieces and
nephews. -:.r.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
G. Bows Defeated.

Co. G's crack basket ball team must
have absorbed too much shot air. at
the base ball banquet Thursday even
ing, as, in the last half Of contest
with the speedy Ascension Cubs of
Minneapolis at the Armory Friday ev-
ening, it blew it's scoring machine all
to smithereens, and the Cubs annexed
the long end Of 38 to Fl score.
It started out like a real game and
during the first half Monsieur Hofflan-
der's stars more than held their own
Smith was in great form, and nego-
tiated total of field goals during
this round, while Captain Morton also
waited the sphere through the net for
a goal, and took three free throws
at the net that counted. During this
time the visitors secured goals, and
when the period ended the count stood
Is to IL in favor of the soldier boys.
The last half was a rather woozy
exhibition from local viewpoint The
down river athletes rolled up a total
of 26 points, while Smith for the G
team located the net twice, and Morton
and Wilkes counted once each-mak-
ing total of 8 for Princeton during
this period. During the final minutes
of play Newton was injured, and
Raiche went in as left forward. Doane,
who was i'll, did not participate at all,
and his absence undoubtedly weakened
the locals.
No athletic team can be expected to
go at top speed at all times. They all
have off days, and the G boys are no
exception. For the season they have
a very creditable record, and their
work on the whole has been truly graf
|ifying.
| A dance was given after the game
and goodly crowd remained, all of
whom report a delightful time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
Ed Page is No More

It will be with feelings of genuine
regret that the old-timers of the Rum
River Valley will learn of the death of
Edward S. Page, which occurred at
Seattle, WASH, on the Goth ult.
Mr.. Page was native of Maine and
was born March ID, 1843. After the
civil war, in which he fought under
gallant Phil Sheridan, he came west,
located in Anoka and engaged in the
lumber business. In connection with
his brother, Charles, he operated in
the Rum River pineries for many
years, and was well and favorably
known to all the old settlers in Prince
ton and vicinity. Later he went south
and for number of years was en-
gagged in the lumber business at
Shreveport, La. About ten years ago
he removed to Seattle. "
Mr.. Page is survived by his wife,
daughter and son-the latter,
Arthur D. Page, resides at Hines in
this state. .ms
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
LarSOn-PintZ.

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Pintz in Greenbush on Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, when their daughter
Anna, was united in marriage to Ar
thur Larson of Long Siding. Rev. Eu-
gene Ali Of the Princeton German Lu-
theran church oficiated, and only rel
atives and near friends were. in at
tendance.
The bride was attended by Miss
Clara Larson, sister of the groom, and
wore a pale green gown with net over
chiffon. The bridesmaid was attired
in a dress Of pale blue silk. Mr.. Ear
Hill acted as best man.
The newly weds received numerous
handsome and useful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larson are popular anc
esteemed young people, and a large
circle Of friends extend fluctuations tc
them. They will be at home to friends
at Long Siding; where the groom
operates a pool room, after March 10
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
Fire LOssessin Mile Laos County.

Z Flre LOsSeSan Mile Laos County.
The need ola more general adoption
of fire prevention methods in Mile
Laos county is shown by the annual
report issued 5by Robert w. Harga-
dine, State Fire Marshal, Of fires in
this county during the year ended
December 81, 1915.
There were, 13 fires during the year
and the loss was $94,18O. This is
greater, both in the number Of fires
and in the aggregate losses as com
pared with 1914. In that year the
losses in Mile Laos county were $45.-
131.
However, the number of fires and
the aggregate loss for the past year
shows that just little more care in
the elimination of fire hazards and a
little more general appreciation of the
needfof lire prevention will place Mile
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
Laos county in the ranks Of those
whose losses were reduced during the
past year. ~,s-< '-@ !
The Editors Convention.


The fiftieth annual convention-the
golden jubilee anniversary-of the
Minnesota Editorial Association was
held at the Radisson hotel, Minneapo-
lis, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. of
last week and was largely attended by
representative newspaper men and
women from every section of the state.
Numerous interesting and instructive
papers were read and some exceedingly
able addresses were delivered. twas
one of the best and most profitable
meetings of the association held in
years. 2! -
The Minneapolis people, especially
the stats of the local newspapers.
treated the visiting editors right roy
ally, and that splendid hotel, the Rad
isson, cared for their creature wants
in fine shape. H., -
The officers of the association for
the ensuing year are as follows: Pres
ident, Harry M. Wheelock, Fergus
Falls; first vice-president, ), Fred E.
Hadley, Winnebago; second vice-pres-
ident, Farley Dare, Walker; third vice
president, A. O. Moreau, Luverne;
treasurer, H. C. Hotaling, Mapleton;
secretary, Herman Roe, Mortified; ex-
ecutive committee: Frank Meyst, Min
neapolis; N. H. Ingersoll, Brainerd, and
E. K. Whiting, Owatonna.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
.SPUD MARKET DROPS.
Farmers Hauling Freely, and Prices
Decline-Local Receipts and
Shipments are Heavy. .
Seed Potato Deal in Red River Ohios
Now Under Texas
Planting Season Opens.

The potato market has gradually
weakened the past few weeks, and Sat-
urday witnessed another drop of Sc per
bushel. Since then from Coo to Csc has
been paid for all varieties except Tri-
umphs, which remain firm around the
81 mark. Receipts have been fairly
heavy each day. 49,. -.
The outside demand has been good,
especially in seed stocks and since the
last issue of the Union 81 cars of spuds
have been shipped from here. On Sat-
urday "a cars left the Princeton depot.
on Tuesday % cars were shipped, and
today Is will leave this point.
The weaker tone in the market ap-
pears to. be general, due undoubtedly
to the fact that favorable weather con-
ditions in all sections have permitted
farmers to haul more freely. Receipts
at Chicago last week were double those
of the week previous, and there were
127 cars on the track the first two DAYS
of the week.
:. The eastern potato situation remains
unchanged. Eastern growers hold out
steady for 81 per bushel at loading sta
ton, hence receipts from farmers are
growing very light.
Reports received by the Chicago
Packer show that the movement of
Red River Early Ohio seed potatoes is
fully two weeks later than usual, and
only started last week. Holdings in
Clay county are estimated to be so
cars in excess of last year but this is
not fair estimate Of the entire valley.
All along the line north of Clay coun-
ty as far as Crookston the production
was cut down last year by water, with
the result that certain stations in that
section have not enough potatoes left
for their needs for seed and table pur-
poses. Prices on Red Rivers were bit
firmer last week because of the i'm
proved demand for seed and the mar
ket ranged from 92c to 95c bushel,
sdcheu, a. Vd14ey SCaClOnS. '.'%
Potato planting in Texas is. gener-
ally under way throughout the potato
belt. ,Onesplanter, who is considered
a comparatively small grower, had 26
hands busy last week cutting pota-
toes, while other planters are employ
ing hundreds Of men. Considerable
seed already is. in the ground, and
prospects are bright for a fine crop of
potatoes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24

a decided hit with those present. He
stated in cordial terms his approval
| of the great American game, and
promised the boys his unqualified sup
port. Marshal Wilkes is the main
spoke in the ball team, and the may
or's stand was greeted with an en-
thusiastic outburst of applause. A
base ball team minus pitcher, unlike
a Ford without an engine, won't run
on it's reputation. .-.t s..
The following were called upon by
the postmaster also, and in brief re-
sponses voiced their loyalty to the
team: J. J. Skahen, D. A. McRae, G.
A. Eaton, E. X. Evens, R. D. Byers,
Guy Ewing, Fred Newton, A. G.. Os-
terberg and J. E. Yngve. "Pongo''
Olsen also responded to an insistent
clamor on the part Of the fans for a
speech, by expressing the apprecia-
ton of the management for the en-
thusiasm and good will shown. Claire
Smith, last seasons popular captain,
was called upon, but evidently pre-
ferred to ''blush unseen" and an ef-
fort to have J.W .Mossman uncorck his
eloquence, also failed. Last year,
when called upon, Joe said he was ''too
full for utterance," and the toastmast-
er concluded he was to full to even
say this, Thursday evening.
Those present unanimously voted
the affair the best ever, and it was a
harmonious gathering that will tend
to cement closer the brotherhood of
Princeton fans, including the Feather
lunged" enthusiasts who congreg ate
along the 6rst-base line, and those
who view the games through the wind
shield of an automobile.
The boys did not expect to more
than break even on the affair, but 81
was realized, and this sum goes into
the treasury.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
School Romance eliminates

~-0~~----~oO~s
The elimination of a pretty romance
dating back to the time when the prin-
cipals were schoolmates in Princeton,
occurred at the St. Louis rectory, St.
Paul, Tuesday morning when Mr.. Jesse
L. Angstman of Harlem, Mont, and
Miss Laurena M. Jesmer of Princeton
took the matrimonial vows, in the
presence of near relatives. Miss Esther
Angstman, sister Of the groom, acted
as bridesmaid, while the groom was at
tended by Lester Jesmer, brother of
the bride. p.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angstman left yester-
day for Montana, where the groom has
charge of the United States land office
at Harlem, and that place will be their
home. .E
The bride is an accomplished and
charming young lady, whose winning
ways have endeared her to a large
circle Of friends, one and all of whom
;wishher nothing but happiness in the
years that lie ahead. The groom is a
bright young man of sterling worth,
who is meeting with deserved and
marked success in life. Here in Prince
ton he numbers his friends by his &C
quaintances, and his acquaintance are
extremely numerous. His pathway in
life will indeed lie along pleasant lines
if we'll wishes can so make it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
Pay-Up. Week.

This is pay-up week throughout the
length and breadth of Minnesota.
Many Of the newspapers contain page
advertisements, by local business
houses calling attention to the fact
in nicely. worded cards. But there is
nothing in that line doing here.
Nevertheless, it would be good thing
if every one in this vicinity made a
special effort to get square with the
world this week. Get out of debt and
keep out Of debt if possible.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
School Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting Of the voters of
school district No. 1 will be held at
the Armory in Princeton on Saturday
evening, February 26, at 8 o'clock.
This meeting is for the purpose of af-
fording those interested a full and free
discussion of the proposition to be
voted upon on the 10Th of the pur-
chase Of site for a new school build
ing. Other matters pertaining to
school expansion may also be consid-
cred.
Everyone interested in school af-
fairs should be there, express his or
her views, and listen to the arguments
advanced by others. Intelligent dis
cusslon is always desirable on public
matters.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
New Postoffice at Anoka.

Anoka people are jubilant over the
letting of the contract for post
office building at that place. The con-
tract price is $41,25O. The exterior
Of the structure is to be Of limestone
and granite. The building is to be
located on. Main street and Third
avenue, and is to be completed by
May Is, 1917: The Union congratu-
lates the Anokaites on their good
fortune.