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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
Otis n Moody.

Another respected pioneer of Isanti
county passed over the great divide
when Otis H. Moody succumbed to
pneumonia after brief illness, at his
home in Spencer Brook on New Years
day.
Funeral services were conducted
from the family residence Monday af-
ternoon at 1 o'clock, and a large con-
course of friends attended to pay a
last tribute Of respect to the departed
one. Rev. C. Larson of Princeton con-
Quoted the services and interment was
in the Mitchell cemetery.
Otis III. Moody was born in Swans
vile, Maine, April 80, 1849, so at the
time Of his demise was sc years, 8
months and 2 days old. He grew to
manhood in the east, and was there
married. Thirty years ago, accompan-
led by his family, he came west, and
located on farm in Bradford, Isanti
county. He resided there three years,
after which he naovedt to Spencer Brook
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
Mrs. Scion B. Heath.

Mrs. Scion B.. Heath, an esteemed
resident Of this village, answered the
final summons Saturday afternoon, af-
ter lingering illness.
Funeral services were conducted on
Monday afternoon from the family
residence, Rev. E.. B. Service of the
Methodist church officiated, and a
quartet composed Of Mesdames C. A.
Galley and E. B. Service, and Messrs.
Guy Ewing and Chas.. Umberhocker,
sang several beautiful selections. In
torment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
" Deceased, whose maiden name was
Ellen M. Mayo, was born in Camden,
Waldo county, Maine, June 10, 1889.
She was united in marriage on De-
cember 10, 1856, to Mr.. Scion B. Heath
who, though feeble, survives her. Ten
years after their marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Heath removed to Minnesota and
located on farm in Livonia, Sher-
burne county. They resided there
continuously 80 years, retiring in the
spring Of 1905, since which time this
village has been their home.
Five sons and one daughter, be-
sides the husband, survive, viz: Frank
s., Of Tees, Canada; Bert Of Seattle,
Wash; Allen and w. B., Of Baldwin,
Sherburne county; Fred Of Princeton,
and Mrs. Irving Bean of Livonia.
Mrs. Heath was good Christian
woman, beloved by all who knew her,
and numerous friends will ever cher
ish her memory.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06

$40. The state bounty will, of course,
be continued
The annual jury list of grand and
petit jurors was drawn.
The financial statement of Mile
Laos county was submitted to the
board by county Auditor Doane, and
same was examined, accepted and or
dered published.
No action was taken ON the
resolution adopted at the county road
meeting Of Tuesday, mention Of which
is made elsewhere in this issue, as all
the 1915 road matters are not clean
ed up.
After acting on numerous bills the
board adjourned. The next meeting
will be held on February 9Th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06

$ r. s +
which place has since been his home.
Besides the widow, deceased is sur
vived by two sons, Fred and NJ. j.,
and three daughters, Mrs. A. T. Bax-
ter, Mrs. Gilbert Clough and Miss Flor
ence, all Of Spencer Brook. Three
brothers, who live in Maine, also sur
vive.
Otis H. Moody was good citizen, in
the full sense Of the term. AS a hus-
band, father, friend and neighbor he
was all that could be desired, and in
the years to come those who knew him
will never forget the qualities that
earned him the esteem Of all who FORM
ed his acquaintance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
John e. FOote.

The entire community was schocked
to learn that John Foote, a prominent
farmer Of Princeton town, had dropped
dead Of heart failure Sunday evening
at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Footes had been
troubled with a weak heart for some
time, but his sudden taking away was
a distinct surprise to all. He had just
returned from visit at the home Of
his brother, Wilson, in Baldwin, and
had gone upstairs with the intention
of retiring for the night, when strick-
sel, The funeral services were held
yesterday fterno or-ffrst from che
esia slaca ats clock ard from
the NJ p. church in this village an
hour later and were largely attend
ed. Rev. E. B. Service delivered the
funeral sermon, and the Methodist
quartet rendered several touching Sc
lections. The Knights of Pythis
lodge, Of which deceased was a
member, had charge of the obsequies.
Interment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
John Edward Foote was born in the
state of Ohio, August 10, 1871, so at
the time Of his death was AZ years, 4
months and Is days old. While a boy
he accompanied his parents to Mime
sofa, and they located on a farm III
Spencer Brook, where he grew to man
hood. Mr.. Fooote was united in mar
rage to Miss Adddie L. Hatch in the
spring of 1898, and the following fall
he and his wife moved to Princeton.
AS a farmer deceased was particu-
larly interested in dairying, and he
was possessed Of an exceptionally fine
herd of Jersey cattle. His farm home
is one Of the finest in the county, he
having utilized goodly portion of an
inheritance, which came to him few
years ago, in extensive improvements
on his premises.
The widow, one daughter, Iris Hull.
five brothers. three sisters, and his
mother, Mrs. Alicia A. ~Foote, survive
him. The brothers and sisters are:
Wilson A., Sidney S., Alfred N, Mil
ton e., Charles L., Mrs. Lois T. Chap
man, Mrs. Mary F. Peterson, and Miss
Florence L.
John Foote was Of an unassuming
disposition, but he numbered his
friends by his acquaintance, and all
regret his untimely demise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
Patten-McKinney.

Mr.. Maurice Patten Of Princeton
town and Miss Ina Mex enney of Spen-
Ger Brook were united in marriage Fri
day The bride is graduate of the
Cambridge high school, and is charm
ing and accomplished young lady,
while the groom is an INDUSTRIOUS
young man of sterling worth. That
their welded life will be one Of sue
cess and happiness is the wish of all
who know these estimable young people.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
New Garage.

c. E. Hill has opened garage in
the Cordiner building on First street.
Mr.. Hill is agent for the Chevrolet
automobile, and a carload Of the light
style Of these machines is being UNI
loaded today.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
Joint Installation.


The I. O. o. F. and Rebekah lodges
held public joint installation of Off
GERS last evening, and numerous mem
bers and friends of these meritable
organizations witnessed the impress
sive ceremonies.
District Deputy Grand Master r. D.
Byers acted as installing officer, be-
ing assisted by the following: District
Deputy Grand Marshal S. f. Vande-
vanter, District Deputy Grand Record
ing Secretary A. B. Gramer, District
Deputy Grand Financial Secretary
Chas. Ross, District Deputy Grand
Treasurer Harry u off Dis,;1s gstsRap.
.uty Grand Warden F. C. Cater, Dis
trict Deputy Grand Chaplain w. G..
Fredricks.
A. J. Orion, elected vice grand Of
the Oddfellows, was unable to- be in
attendance owing to illness, so he
and his appointive officers will be in
stalled later. Following are the Off
GERS installed
ODDFELLOWS- Marpe, N. G.;
S. J. Smith, R. S.; J. C. Herdlska, F..
S.; G. A. Eaton, treasurer; M. A.
Stacy, R. S. N. G.; John Gilman, L. S.
N. G.; Chas. Ryther, Ward; James
Brown, Con-; julius Yngve, Chap;
Nels Nelson, I. G.; Elmer Severance,
o. G.; Frank Schilling, R. S. S.; Jos.
Whitcomb, L. S. S.
REBEKAHS-Mrs. l. Mudgett, N.
G.; Mrs. John Bishop, v. g.; Mrs. M.
Stacy, R. S.; Mrs. Zimmerman, F. S.;
Mrs. J. C. Herdliska, Treas; Mrs. Lii
liam Van Alstien, R. S. N. G.; Mrs. J..
N. Berg, l.. s.. N. G.; Miss Lou Start,
R. S. V. G.; Mrs. F. C. >Foltz, L. S.
V. G.; Mrs. S. E. Vandevanter, Ward;
Mrs. O. B. Newton, Con-; Mrs. Jos.
feathers, Chap; Miss Iva Drinkall,
l. G.; Mrs. Jas. Brown, o. G.
A short but pleasing program was
carried out at the conclusion of the
ceremonies. The Orphic Club orches-
ira >was present and favored those in
attendance with several musical Sc
lections delightfully."- rendered. A
quartet composed of Nathan Peterson,
Jay Winsor, Lemuel Briggs and Jos.
Kaliher was next called upon, and it
sang so pleasingly that it was re-
peatedly encored. Mrs. John Bishop
on behalf Of the Rebekahs, then de-
livered graceful tribute to the Odd
fellows. Mr.. G. A. Eaton responded
on behalf Of the I. o. O. F. organize
ton, and called particular attention
to the impetus given the great work
of benevolence and charity by the aux
iliary order. Both speakers were
roundly applauded.
Supper was. then announced and It
was indeed sumptuous repast. The
tables fairly groaned beneath loads Of
good things to eat. To say that all
did justice to the appetizing eatables.
prepared by the ladies is express
ing it mildly.
Dancing concluded the entertain
ment Of the evening, and old and young
found the enhancing strains of music
Of the Orphic Club cfchestra absolute
~ irresistible.
The ]. 0. 0. F. and Rebekah orders
have often demonstrated their ability
as entertainers in the past, and upon
this occasion they spared no effort4
to make the affair enjoyable to ali.
And right well they succeeded.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
Annual Meetings.

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lie annual lmeetlngg OF the swedish
l.usnefan cnurcn OF .. flrinceton was
held lhsEne en..''eif saeI7 Q clock q. M,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10
ELABORATEPL FOR ENTERTAINING CONVENTION WEEK
St. Louis To Welcome Visit ors and Provide Amuse-
 ments for Them.

St. Louis, Mo-, June 10.-Detatled plans for the entertainment of dele gates and visitors at the Democratic National Convention here next week have been formulated. Under aus pices of the General Entertainment Committee, in connection with the Business Men's League, delegates and a,lternates will be taken an auto mobile ride on the first day, June IA.
 Another afternoon the visitors will attend the ball game. From the ball park they will be taken on a river ex- cursion. either on the steamer Grey Eagle or St. Paul. A buffet dinner will be served on the boat.
 The Kentucky Society will treat it's guests to an automobile ride and a dinner at an inn about twelve miles from the city. Other state clubs have established headquarters, and app1ica- tions for hotel room and so forth will be taken care of as well as possible. Most of the hotel space already has been taken, but the state organizations, especially the college and university contingent, are booking rooms in all places possible, even in private homes.
 College clubs have made arrange ments for several receptions during g the convention, and have provided several entertainments which will sa- vor of undergraduate days.
 The hospitality of St. Louis will be extended, not only to delegates, but to visitors from other states who come here during convention week. The various civic organizations in the city have been canvassed and to each has been assigned the entertain ment of delegates and visitors from a specific state. Members of the va riouS organizations who have automo- piles will take the delegates and visit
 ors from the specified states on an au- tomobile tour of the parks and resi- dence streets of the city.
 On the night of June 13-the night before the convention-the Metropo1i4 tan Opera Company of New York will l give an outdoor production of Wag- rer's Siegfried. This will be staged 1 in Robinson Field, the baseball park of 1 the St. Louis Nationals.
 On the night of Monday, June 2, the Democratic national committee and the visiting newspapermen will be entertained at 9 reception at an inn a
 few miles outside the city. Automo-
 bile transportation will be provided for | the guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10
BUILDING NOTES

, Of the 20 building permits issued by the building commissioners yester- day, nine were for the Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. The esti- mated cost of the buildings for which permits were granted is .$1o4.375. The permits follow:
 Three-story brick rbuildinga west side of Elizabeth street, for P. De- Acvtis and brother.
 Private garage, north side of Spruce street for Steven Ruskai.
 One-story frame shop, east side of Central avenue, for Jacob Haller.
 Private garage, ~outh side of Ben ham avenue, for Adrian Rocket.
 Warehouse, north side of Boston avenue, for Remington Arms & Am munition Co.
 Forging storehouse. north side of Boston avenue, for Remington Arms & Ammunition Co.
 Box storage building, north side of Boston avenue, for Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. '. Frame pickling house, north side of Boston avenue, for Remington Arms & Ammunition Co.
 Miscellaneous storage building, north side of Boston avenue,for Rem ington Arms & Ammunition Go.
 Brick boiler house, north side of Boston avenue, for Remington Arms & Ammunition Go.
 Sand storage shed, north side of Boston avenue, for Remington Arms & Ammunition Go.
 Garage. north side of Boston ave- nue, for Remington Arms & Ammu- hilton Go.
 Frame charcoal storage shed, north side of Boston avenue. for Remington Arms & Ammunition Co.
 Two-story addition, at 276 Park avenue, for G. H. Edwards.
 Sand bins, west side of Williams extension, for Bridgeport Sand & Gravel Co.
 Two two-famiIy frame dwellings, north side of Foster square, for Frank D. Ambrose.
 Frame shop, 539 Lind1ey street, for B. J. Citon.
 One four-story brick building, lot of Evitts lane and East Main street, for Samuel Friedman.
 Three four-story brick buildings, Nichols and East Main street, for Samuel Friedman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10
Corporations
 Would Close
 More Streets

The gentle art practiced by corpo. rations of taking streets for private use without payment is increasing in exercise, and now 8 number of North End manufa cturers are petitfonfng the common council to close about 100 feet of Frederick and Merriam streets. The corporations who desire to take over these streets are: Standard Mfg. Go.
 Parsons Foundry Co.,, A. c. Leake Erecting Co.,, and the Parrott Varntsh Co. They have signed the following petition which has been referred to the streets and sidewalks committed: ''To discontinue Frederick street from Housatonfc avenue to North Washington avenue and discontinue so much of Merriam street as lies within
 100 feet of the northerly boundary of Frederick street, and discontinue so in 100 feet of the norther1y boundary of Frederick street,
 A public hearing has been ordered for the meeting of the common council
 on June 19 the petition of the A. w. Burritt Co.,, to take Hicks street
 from the Bridgeport harbor to the dead end of KnoW1ton street. That part of Hicks street that formerly ex- tended from Joseph street to Knowl- ton street has already been taken by the Acme Shear Go. although prop erty owners in the vicinity vigorously protested against this action. Two dead ends to be made in the streets
 when the Shear Co.,, got that portion. The Parsons Foundry Co. also has
 a petition before the common council
 on which a public hearing will be
 held June 19 asking that it be permit
 ted to lay a spur track across Housa- l tonic avenue to it's factory.
 | At it's last session despite the pro
 tests of property owners the council
 granted permission to Mary F. Burr
 to lay a spur track across Housatonic
 avenue and through Wakeley street. | This despite the protest of every property owner on the street.
 The Alb. and E. Henkels Co.,, has
 a petition before the council asking
 that it be allowed to take about 300
 feet of Waterman avenue from Con
 necticut avenue to the railroad tracks. There is petition before the coun-
 Gil from the Crane Co. asking pernais-
 tan avenue to, the Barnum dyke and
 of the Barnun dyke. This petition
 has also been opposed by the park l commissioners and many South End
 property holders.
 1 The custom of taking city streets
 without compensation began with the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, when i they closed Helen street and later 1 parts of Stillman street and Wyllys 1 Place.
 1 Taxpayers view with alarm this in
 creasing tendency to take city proper ty without return. Their protests avail little with this administration however las shown by the report of the alder
 men on the Burr spur track petition
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10
UNCLE SAM'S WARS.

The first foreign war in which the United States was engaged began 115 years ago today, June 10, 1901, when TripoH issued declaration of war against the New World republic. The ruler of the piratica1 African state had learned that the United States had paid larger sums to A1giers than to himself, and demanded a large an- nual tribute. This was refused, and on June 10, 1901, he declared war! An American squadron under, Comma O. dore Richard Dale was dispatched to the Mediterranean, and was followed by squadrons commanded by Conno dore Morris and Commodore Preble: The war continued until 1895, and was characterized by several feats of va1or performed by American sailors. The Bey of Trtpoli and the other Barbary rulers. who had long preyed upon the commerce of America and Europe, were brought up with short turn. Prior to the Tripolitan war the Unit ed States and France fought several sea enga agements, but war was not of fcially declared, and the difficulties were settled without recourse to open and avowed hostilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10

 A PRESIDENT

The voters are keenly alive to the historic importance of the two nation Ia1 conventions. A president wields a power not exceeded by that of any sovereign on earth. His authority may be less autocratic, but he is at ethe head of a more energetic and re- lsourcefu1 country.
 The tendency of the times is to de- Inand responsible leadership from the president. so that his power and dom linating influence constantly tends to
 increase This being the case, one can realize what fateful responsibi1- E1ty is placed on the men who make Ethe nomination for this office.
 let while the voters are all keenly Interested in what is done, the great maj ajOrity were indifferent to the pri- Emaries and took no part in them. The man who hangs around the bulletin fboard to find what his representatives did at Chicago probably was too list Hess to get out on caucus night and vote for the delegates who are to ex- erclse this responsibility. If the country is ruled by bosses and ma chimes, the individual voters indiffer- ence is the cause of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10

see yeurNagent when he cal1s.'' Evi- dent1y he was not the person insured, but bore the same name, and probably thought the company was hunting prospects.
 Families Reunited.
 It has been necessary te obtain evil dence of the death of the insured and benefciaries from widely scattered civilized portions of the globe, ranging from Australia, New Zealand, Java, England and Continental Europe, the Philippines, Hawaii and turbulent Mexico. One beneficiary was traced from Australia to London, thence to Harvard college, Boston, and was To- cated in New York city, an editor of a prominent paper, He was totally ignorant of the existence of the in surance for his benefit, but satisfactor- fly proved his identity the bene f1ciary named in the policy, which was for a considerable amount. The in sured had died some years previously. It was astounding to find how widely families had become separated and to note the ignorance of brothers and sis ters as to each others whereabouts. Thus the company has been instrument tai in reuniting families. The diff1- culty of settlement was in some cases increased by the encouragement of fam flies and the company was obliged to deal separately with each member of certain families in order to make any headway. whatever.
 In two instances permission had to be obtained from wardens of peniten- tiaries to enable the company to make payment of amounts due and secure releases from payees who were una voidab1y spending a period of relaxa- ton at the expense of the state.
 In two cases after following clues which led pretty nearly over the en- tire country it was learned that the insured had died and the benedciaries were located, peacefully living within a, half mile of the home office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10
sAxE-wEINIARs RULER.

Grand Duke William Ernest, the ruler of the German state of Saxe- Weimar. was born 40 years ago today, June 10, 1876, and has occupied the grand ducal throne for Is years. axe-Weimar-Efsenach is the largest of the Thuringian states, and consists of the three detached districts of Wei mar, Eisenach and Neustadt, and 24 scattered exclaves. the most easterly of these being 1O0S miles distant from the most westerly.F The grand duchy nominal1y ruled by William Ernest has a population of nearly half a mill
 Honor. rather, had, since the war has resulted in the death of vast umbers ofethe men of the state, who, because of their va1or, have been used in many big battles involving great sacrifice of life. The total area of the grand duchy is 1,387 square miles. It is a rich agricultural country, with manufacturing indus tries employing about third of the population. The textile industry was the most important before the war. The Grand Duke of Saxe-W Weirna nar-Eis- enach is descended from John Fred erick, the Protestant e1ector of Saxony, who was deprived of his throne by the emperor in 1548. The houses of Saxe- xe-Coburg-Gotha Saxe-Meiningen and Hilberghausen are also derived fir ron him, and constitute the senior of Ernestine branch of the old family. The state was created a grand duchy in 1915. the present Grand Duke being the fifth to rule over. its destinies since then. All of his predecessors were named Charles, the first grand duke having been Charles Augustus. Charles Frederick, Charles Alexander and Charles Augustus II. have since worn the duca1 crown. The capital of the grand duchy, Weimar, is a cen ter of scholarship, literature and the arts, and has been called the Athens of Germany.