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Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
Make Your Auto Do Your Cooking.

An electric cooker that can be at- tached to the battery of the motor car Is the last word in automobiling. ac- cordiKg to the Woman's Home Con- panion. It takes up very little room and the luxury of having toast and coffee. fried eggs. bacon, griddle cakes, etc, right on the storage battery is delicious indeed
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
Her Exhibition.

Mrs. fluffy is very patriotic, I un- derstand."
 Yes and is always showing it. Makes her husband see stars, is al- ways giving her children stripes and won't have anything in her garden but flags"
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
POCKET IN AN AUTO CAP
Where VaIuabIes May Be Deposited to Be Safe From Those Who Might
 Be Inclined to PiIfer.

Although the average man is pretty well supplied with pockets, another one has been added to the list by the recent appearance of a cap which has
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
ARMY OFFICER DISAPPEARS
 SO DOES PRICELESS GEM

There followed a garbIed account of the arrival of the Emerald Bell in Ky naston's camp. A still more garbled account of how it came into northern Mexico. The account of the gallant fight made by the prisoners be had left in his camp told plainly enough the source of the story.
 The article stated that, acting on in- formation received from a Mexican prisoner who had been outrageously abused by the army officer who had captured him, the Tarryville Argus had dispatched a special correspond ent to the camp of the United State. troops.
 There he found Major Updyke, who with visible reluctance had substan- tiated the story about the jewel.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

a pocket concealed under the flap, the idea being originated by Helen V. Tor ing. that any money or valuables that might be slowed away in it would likely be overlooked by anyone pilfer- ingly inclined.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
R You AR AM RIum

Suffer with RheumAtism or Neuritis, acute o1 chronic, write for my FREE BOOK on RheumA- tisn-Its Cause and Cure. Host wonderful book ever written. it's absolutely FREE. Jesss A Case, Dept. C. w, Brockton. Mass--Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Education is a Heading out" our book sharks too often think of 1t as process of pouring Tn.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Holy Writ says there Is no
 greater love than the sacrifice
 of ones life to save anothers.
 But in real life do you believe that . man would deliberately throw his life away In order to save the life of the father of the girl he ioves-especIaiiy when the old father stood will Ing and ready to enter the Val ley Of the Shadow? You will be much interested in Lieuten. ant kynaste,'s problem. de- seribed In this ;,stalIment.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Makes the laundress happy-thst's Red Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful. clear white clothes. All good g1ocers. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

A busy man is one who can't find lime to meddle with things that don't concern him.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Mrs. Lydia Shrake. one hundred and six of Prairie du Chien. Wis, is the head of six living generations.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

nose at a man who knows enough to turn down the gas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

The more praise a man bestOws on himself the wiser he is not.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

It's easy to be a philosopher if you have good income.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Don't be misled Ask for Red Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes At all good grocers. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Russia has 90 grand dukes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
kynaston lays his hand on the little automatic pistol in his

the little automatic pistol in his bootleg. He feels certain the end has come, but fears that he will be tortured by the savaees for hours or days before deatk is meted out to him. h his place, would you shoot the gen. eraI and others at the farcieaI eourt-martiaI and try to get away, or would you stay and face torture, hoping the saeri- flee would mean the safety of the besieged Americans7
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
Daily Thought.

Never speak i'll of . person unless you are sure of your fact; and, even if you could swear to 1t, ask yourself: WhJ do l mako k l0oWp7-Lavsta1
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-30

Sometimes a man can be real noisy without being very progressive.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
The Christmas Exercises

Christmas was observed with ap-
propriate exercises in the various
churches of Princeton.
At St. Edwards church, which was
decorated for the occasion in ever
green's and flowers, solemn high mass
was held at 6 o'clock Christmas morn
ing. Rev. FIR. Willenbrink delivered
an inspiring sermon, and special music
was furnished by the choir
The Methodist Sunday school held
it's annual Christmas program in the
church Sunday evening, and pleas
ing program was carried out. Christ
mas trees were in evidence, and the
interior of the church was tastefully
decorated with bells. The little folks
in attendance were each given a pres
ent.
A Christmas party given by the
Bible school at Aliens hall featured
the Congregational observance. A
splendid program Of songs and recita-
tons was carried out, and the Christ
mas spirit predominated.
The exercises of the Swedish Luth-
eran church on the evening of Christ
mas day attracted a large congrega-
ton. A program, especially prepared
for the occasion, was rendered, anc
the participants did very we'll.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Two Changes at Court House.

The first of the year will see only
two changes in the official family at
the court house, when Clerk Of Court
King will retire to be succeeded by
Mr.. H. A. Garrison. Mr.. King has
held the Office twelve years, and
proved an efficient and accommodating
official. He expects to continue in
the land and loan business, with head
quarters in Princeton. Bobs friends
will miss him around the court house
but all wish him only success in the
future.
During his tenure of office Mr.. King
has always been prominently identified
with the state association of clerks
and aided in drawing up measures
which, when enacted into law by the
Legislature, resulted in greatly bet.
tered conditions.
Mr.. H. A. Garrison, who was elected
to the office last fall, enjoys the con-
fidence and esteem of his acquain-
tances in a marked degree, and will!
doubtless discharge the duties of his
new position in a manner that will
meet with the approval Of the public.
County Commissioner J. F. Warren
of the Fifth district will retire at the
end Of the year to be succeeded by
Peter Sehlin Of Opstead. Mr.. Warner
served his constituents and the county
we'll. Mr.. Sehlin is progressive
young farmer and will doubtless prove
a valuable member of the board. HI
has the qualifications TO make a first
class commissioner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
FL. S. Alumni Game.

The Princeton high school basket
ball team and the Alumni staged one
Of the most interesting contests ever
seen on the local floor at the Armory
Tuesday evening, and large and en-
thusiastic gathering Of fans witnessed
the game. The Alumni won, but by
a margin so narrow that honors were
pretty evenly divided between the win
ners and losers. The final count was
% to Fl.
The high school displayed a COM
plete reversal of form from the show
ing of Friday evening, and scintillated
in all departments Of play, being par
iticularly clever in passing.
Play started at 9:12 with Tom Olsen
acting as referee. The high school
had the edge during the first half and
negotiated three field goals and four
free throws for total of ten points
Four field goals netted the Alumni
aight points for this period. T."
THE last half was hummer and the
70 sides contested on almost even
Terms throughout. At times they
were tied, and interest was keen dur
ing the entire period. The Alumni
seven field goals to five field
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Will Hold Big Meet.

Minnesota's great group of 1880
farmers clubs will hold it's second an
nual meeting at University Farm, St.
Paul, January 2, 3, and 4, and during
this time will make special study of
the subject of farm loans under the
new federal farm loan act.
The meeting will be held during
Farmers and Home-Makers' Week.
which is expected to bring at least
1900 to University Farm, so that the
farmers club group, Of the Minnesota
State Federation of Farmers Clubs as
it is known, will be very largely al
tended. .7'
L. H. Bugbee, president of the fed
Grafton, however, has issued call to
every farmers club in the state &c
send at least one representative. In
this call he says that the first years
work of the organization has pointed
out great possibilities of development
and that the meeting should be large
ly attended in order that the fedora
ton may take steps to meet oppor-
tunities, and further that it may make
careful study Of the new fedora!
farm loan act. The call closes with
the words:
every farmers club should take
an interest in this coming meeting"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28

school basket ball team, and romped
off with the long end of 80 to 9
count in contest at the Armory Fri
day evening.
The locals started strong and more
than held their own at the outset,
scoring the first five points. But when
the visitors got to going, they ap-
peared to be invincible and the ball
was waited through the net with a
regularity that made the discontinue
Of local enthusiasts decidedly no.
ticeable.
The final half was all one way.
Princeton did not play up to form and
a cipher represented its scoring ef-
forts, while the Minneapolis lads were
hanging up record Of 20 points.
Several free throws were attempted
by the Orange and Black marksmen
but the ball went wide each time.
The Clovers won the state cham
pionship in the junior division last
year, and they displayed real class
here. Princeton could scarcely ex-
pect to win, but the showing in the
last period was somewhat disappoint-
ing. The boys will doubtless redeem
themselves, and then some, before the
close Of the season. When right they
are good.
Tom Olsen and a Minneapolis gen.
tleman were the officials. Both did
credidable work.
A preliminary contest was staged
between the high school scrubs and
the eighth graders, and it proved in
teresting. The scrubs won, but the
margin separating the two teams was
extremely narrow-only one field
goal. The final count was 10 to IL
Both sides displayed considerable
"pep" and ability,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Porter Anderson.

Mr.. Joseph A. Porter of Lewiston,
Mont, and Miss Eleanor V. Anderson
were united in marriage at the home
Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
|P. O. Anderson, in this village yester-
day morning.
The impressive ring service Of the
Methodist Episcopal church was read
by Rev. James A. Geer, at 9 o'clock,
in the presence Of immediate relatives.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. Geer, who also sang, 20, Promise
Me-" after the ceremony. The bride
was attired in handsome gown of
white Geergette crepe. <--y d. 49, -s.~."
f. AtA4s1e conclusion Of the ceremony
congratulations were in order, and
then a bounteous wedding breakfast
was partaken Of by the guests.
The groom is well and favorably
known here, having formerly been
employed in garage at this place.
He is young man. of real worth, and
holds a responsible position with the
Marshall Wells Hardware Co., of Du-
luth, being western representative of
that firm. The bride is young lady
whose winning ways have endeared
her to all. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter have
the best wishes of a large circle of
friends for welded life of uninter-
rupted bliss They left on the morn
ing train for Montana, amid a shower
of rice and Fluctuations.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
RATE OF TAXATION
Increases Are Made in the Rate Of
Taxation for the Villages of
Princeton and Milaca.
Rates in Towns, Villages and School
Districts, Also Comparisons
With Previous Year.

The rate sheet for the county of
Mile Laos for the year 1916, and COM
parsons made with the 1915 rates
makes interesting reading.
The rate of taxation in Milaca vii
lage shows a decided increase over
last year, and the Princeton rate has
also Increased. In Milaca village the
total rate for 1915 was 1920 mills and
for 1916 it is 101.2O mills, an increase
OF II mills. The rate in Princeton
village is $3.50 mills, as compared to
63.58 mills last year, an increase of
l7.22 mills. The rate for school pur-
poses in Milaca is 1874 mills and for
state, county and village purposes
52.8 mills. In Princeton village the
rate for schools is 347 mills, and for
all other purposes 46.1 mills.
To ascertain the total rate of tax
alton in any school district add the
state, county and township or village
rates to the school district rate, and
the total will be the rate of taxation
IN the district. If a special tax has
been levied that rate must be added
/ also.- In district No. 1 princeton
vlllage) the state rate is 81, county
9.9, village 1926, school 34.7-total8O.8
The rate in detail follows:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
VOLUME XXI NO.
blush with shame at their action.

Olusn Win shame at their action.
''The Presidents letter was weak
and pointless and offered a gratutious
insult to the Allies when he said each
side desires to make the rights and
privileges Of weak people and smaller
states secure
"The letter bears every indication
of having been written for the sole
purpose of butting into the situation.
No wonder London prevented the pub
LEGATION of the note on it's receipt.
"When I read the statement Secre-
tary Lansing issued yesterday I could
scarcely believe my eyes. It bears all
earmarks of man who is ratified and
incompetent. Within six or eight
hours he practically took back his
first statement by issuing a second
one.
Imagine our secretary Of state say
ing to the entire civilized world that
he did not realize the meaning of the
words he had used in an important
pronounciamento until the meaning
was pointed out to him by others.
"Mr. Wilson's note breathes hypoc-
risy. Mr.. Lansing's statements
breathe incompetency. Imagine the
United States Of America standing be-
fore the world at this great hour of
peril and crisis represented by two
such men. Surely the cup of humilia-
ton is full to overhowing."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
BONDS, HIGH TAXES, IS PLAN
Congress Must Find Way to Meet
Prospective Deficit.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Issuance of
$125 100000 of Panama canal bonds,
increased income and estate taxes,
additional taxes on whisky, beer,
cigarettes and bottled waters and
higher tariff duties on coffee and tea
are proposed in tentative program to
be considered by the house ways and
means committee when it begins
framing revenue legislation to meet
the prospective deficit of $370,000, 900
at the end of the next fiscal year.
The committee will undertake its
task soon after congress reconvenes
next week. The problem has been
given serious attention by President
Wilson himself .....
The president may address con
gress soon to outline how he thinks
the necessary money could be raised.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Byers-Hastings.

A quiet wedding was solennized al
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira G.
Stanley Saturday evening at o'clock
when Rev. James A. Geer Of the M. E.
church spoke the words that made Mr.
Leslie G. Byers and Miss Wava B
Hastings man and wife. The bride
and groom are estimable young peo-
pie and their future will indeed be
happy if the well wishes of friends
can make it so.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Trial of Mayor Postponed.

Two Harbors, Mimi, Dec. 27.-The
trial Of Mayor Ernest G. Strand of
this city, who is also representative.
elect, on the charge of accepting
brides from so called '.blind piggers'
while acting as mayor, did not begin
in district court as had been expected
County Attorney Jelle said it might be
taken up later in the week Strand
is a Socialist
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
IA Sample Criticism.

New York, Dec. 23.-George w.
Perkins issued a statement yesterday
in which he declared President Will
sons note Of Wednesday breathed n.y.
pocrisy and Secretary Lansing's state
ment breathed incompetency.
The statement follows: =
'sAny school boy ought to have
enough intelligence and patriotism to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
THE SPEAKERSHIP
The Minneapolis Chamber of Com
merce Very Active Against
Charles H. Warner.
wet" and DRY" Issue a Fake Issue
Warner Promises the Farm
ers a Square Deal.
st. Paul, Dec. 27, 1916.

St. Paul, Dec. 27, 1916.
How easily the dear people can be
fooled! Many good souls in the rural
districts have believed that the "wet''
and "dry" question was the main issue
involved in the election of a speaker
and the organization of the House,
and the interests, with an ak to grind,
OF rather the henchmen of those in
! terests, have industriously cultivated
this belief. It is another case of
stealing the livery Of heaven in which
to serve the devil.
In plain terms the Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce is prostituting
the cause Of temperance to further
the ends of the gang Of parasites, with
headquarters in Minneapolis, who have
amassed colossal fortunes at the ex-
pense of the grain-growers Of Mime
sofa and the Dakotas.
It is absolutely certain that the
Chamber does not want Charles H.
Warner to organize the house. Why?
It is long story and I cannot even
touch the high spots. For years the
grain raisers Of Minnesota have had
grievances that they wished to have
redressed and that ought to have been
Eredressed years ago. It is not neces-
sary to go into details. Suffice it to
say that the elevator men and grain
gamblers have always manipulated
things so that nothing has been ac-
'complished in the way of remedial leg
islation.
At the last session of the legisla-
ture the chairman OF the Grain and
Warehouse committee was L. A. Lyd-
lard, Minneapolis lawyer. Mr.. Lyd-
lard is not bad fellow, but his SYM
pathies were not with the farmers.
The idea of lawyer heading a
farmers committee, and especially a
lawyer who was known to be in close
touch with men Numerically opposed
to the interests of the farmers! What
q would the lawyers think of a farmer
(fog chairman of the Judiciary commit
ftee?
There were hearings galore before
Mr.. Lydiard's committee last session
in fact, it was all hearings. The OBJ
ject seemed to be to kill time and as
result nothing was accomplished;
no remedial legislation was enacted.
Now again the Chamber Of Com
merce and it's henchmen are busy, very
busy. They care nothing about tenn
perance legislation. 1t is a cloak un-
Ter which they are working to further
lheir own mercenary ends. Some Of
the wettest of the wet members Of the
House are hand in glove with them.
It is not necessary to mention names.
How does Mr.. Warner stand as be-
tween the grain-growers and the Min
neapolis parasites? Here is how he
stands. quote his own languages:
IF 1 am chosen Speaker a good ma
jority of the House Committee on
Grain and Warehouses shall be COM
posed of bona fide farmers and the
chairman Of that committee shall be
a bona fide farmer"
There is no ambiguity in Mr.. War
ner's statement Farmers of Mime
sofa, do not be fooled. Do you want
a man for Speaker who will give you
a square deal? One who will not
pack committees against you? If SO
instruct your representatives to vote
for Charles H. Warner.
R. C.. D.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Notice.

Iona Fendell Stock Company will
appear here on next Tuesday, January
2, instead Of Saturday and Sunday.
The play will be "The Trail Of the
Lonesome Pine" Don't forget the
date, next Tuesday, January 2. A
diamond ring will be given. away on
above Tuesday. Lite
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Mrs. Fannie ClOugh.

Mrs. Fannie Clough, a former be-
loved resident of Spencer Brook, sue.
cumbed to cerebral hemorrhage at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. w. J. AL
berts, in Oshkosh, Wis, Christmas
day. Mrs. Clough went to Oshkosh
Saturday for the holidays, and was
taken i'll Christmas day, passing over
the great divide at 9 p. m.
The remains arrived in Minneapolis
yesterday, and the funeral services
are being conducted at the family
residence in that city, 500 Eighth ave
nue. S. e., today.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Fannie Shearston, was born in Weeds
port, N. Y, October 1, 1856, and came
to Minnesota when a girl. She was
united in marriage to Gilbert Clough
in 1873 Mr.. Clough, who answered
the final summons 20 years ago, was
extensively engaged in the lumber
business, being associated with D. M.
Clough, former governor, in the we'll
known firm Of Clough Bros. Mrs.
Clough had resided in Minneapolis
since the death Of her husband.
Three sons and the daughter sur
vive her. The sons are Charles F.,
druggist in ST. Paul, Rowland Of
Washington state, and Gilbert Of
Spencer Brook. Three brothers and
two sisters also survive, viz: Chas.
Shearston and Ernest ard George
Patten, Mrs. Clarence Morton and
Mrs. David Berry.
Mrs. Clough was faithful member
of the Methodist church, ever active
in the service Of the Master. Her life
was lived well, and she displayed
qualities Of goodness that win lasting
esteem.
W 5 E.5 3 . ) j. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
ClOvers Win.

The Clovers Of Minneapolis proved
too strong for the Princeton high
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28

E. Fulwiler, D. Umbehocner and J. Schmidt
| appeared in the Alumni lineup during the
last half.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
George r. Bates

George R. Bates, a respected resi-
dent of this village, and a veteran of
the Civil war, answered the final sum-
mons last Friday.
Funeral services were conducted
from the family residence Sunday af-
ternoon by Rev. S. johnson of the
Congregational church. Six members
of Co. G. acted as pail bearers. In
terment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Geo. R. Bates was born in Quebec,
Canada, February IL, 1910. He came
to the United States when a young
man, and enlisted in Co. I of the First
Wisconsin, at the first call for volun-
teers for the Civil war. He served his
adopted country we'll, and received an
honorable discharge on July 9, 1863,
because Of disabilities. On December
2, 1864, deceased, having fully recov-
cred from battle. wounds, re-enlisted
and served until hostilities ceased.
Mr.. Bates was united in marriage to
Miss Martha Howard on October 1,
1857, and came TO Minnesota with his
wife about 35 years ago, locating on
farm in Spencer Brook, Isanti coun-
ty. They resided in Spencer Brook
eight years, and then removed to
Princeton, which place has since been
their home.
Besides the widow deceased is sur
vived by three sons, Jackson, Burdette
and Henry.
George R. Bates was companion
able gentleman, a good citizen, and as
husband and father was all that could
be desired. His war record was a
splendid one. He VOLUNTEERED his SER
vices at the outset Of hostilities, and
after receiving an honorable discharge
re-enlisted and served his country
with honor and credit until the close
Of the war.
The widow and children take, this
means to express their heartfelt
thanks to all who rendered sympathy
and aid to them in their hour Of sor-
row. They are truly appreciative.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28

goals and a free throw negotiated by
the high school.
The two quints lined up as follows
at the outset: