davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
COURT NOTES.

Numerous Milaca, Foreston and
Mile Laos lake people are attending
court.
Deputy Sheriff Henry L. Shockley
was called to Sank Rapids Tuesday
to subpoena a witness.
The court officers are all experience
ed and attend to their duties in man.
ner that commends itself to all.
Postmaster William Lipp Of Long
Siding was excused from jury duty at
his request Tuesday by Judge Par
sons, and H. A. Heidelberger of Daley
was also excused.
Judge Parsons, who is presiding at
this term, is ever fair and impartial,
and is clear and concise in his jury
charges. He is pleasant gentleman
to meet, and increases his friends in
this county upon each visit.
County Attorney Goodwin of Cam
bridge attended court here Tuesday
and yesterday. Mr.. Goodwin is ex-
tremely popular in Isanti county, and
has numerous friends in Princeton.
He is an able attorney, and an affable
gentleman to meet.
The following out of town attor-
neys have been or are in attendance at
court here: Samuel A. Anderson, St.
Paul; F. S. Stewart, Anoka; Elmer C.
Patterson, Minneapolis; A. T. Roren,
Minneapolis; C. F. J. Goebel, Roleff
Waller and County Attorney Myron,
Milaca, and W. S. Foster, Minneapolis.
New. jury chairs have been provid-
ed for the court room by County Com
missioner Cater, and Judge Parsons
says they are the finest and most
comfortable in the district. At the
last term of court Judge Nye suggest
ed that new chairs were needed, to
Sheriff Shockley who passed the sug-
gestion on with the result that they
were procured.
Attorney E. w. Prescott, of the law
firm Of Prescott & Jesmer of St. Paul,
is attending court here this week. Mr.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Fire Department Does Good Work

Fire Department Does Good Work.
Fire Quilted the south wing of the
VIM. Miller residence in north Prince
ton Saturday evening, and had it not
been for the prompt and eff
Gent work Of the fire department.,
there. is no doubt but what the build
ing and its contents would have been
destroyed.
The alarm sounded at about 8
o'clock, and the department boys were
on the scene shortly thereafter with
the chemical engine. The fire was
soon under control, but was not finally
extinguished until after second trip
had been made across the river from
the power house, when a few pals of
water applied to the right place
drowned minor blaze or two that de-
veloped after the first visit to the
fire.
The H. McCue and Gust Anderson
families occupied the downstairs and
upstairs Of the dwelling respectively,
and considerable of the furniture was
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
OUR SCHOOL MONEY
County Auditor w. C.. DOane Has Dis
tributed the March Appor-
tiOnment to Schools.
The Sum of $7,675.58 Was Divided
Between the School Districts
of Mile Laos County.

The March apportionment of the
current school fund of the state has
been made by County Auditor w. c..
Doane to the schools of Mile Laos
county. A total Of 3,246 pupils in the
county are represented in the appor-
tionment and the per capita rate is
$2.3327
The sum of $7,675.58 was divided
between the school districts of the
county, Of which $6,916 is the regular
apportionment from the state, and
$759.58 represents one half of pen
atty and interest, November 1915, set
Element and March, 1916, settlement.
The apportionment of school funds
by the state is made twice a year, in
March and October. The first appor-
tionment was made in 1868, and it has
since become large and important
item in the economy Of the state.
The Mile Laos county apportion-
ment is as follows:
One half of penalty and interest
Nov. 1915 settlement and March
1916 settlement ......... s759.58
Apportionment from State of Min
Aeoo'e. o,91oOo
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Rossing-Johnson.

Mr.. Ernest T. Rossing and Miss
Mildred Ruth Johnson of Baldwin,
Sherburne county, were made man
and wife at the residence of Rev. M.
Peteson in this village, yesterday af-
ternoon at 5 o'clock. The bride was
becomingly attired in beautiful
white gown. The witnesses were Miss
Charlotte Rossing and Mr.. Roy w.
Carlson. In the evening a reception
was held at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Rossing are
popular young people, and have the
well wishes Of a large circle of
friends. They will reside on a farm
in Baldwin.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
The Bridge Combines Work.

1t appears that George w. Cooley,
secretary and chief engineer of the
State Highway commission, antici-
pated the dastardly attack that the
bridge Combine" and it's hirelings
launched against the commission on
town meeting day, as the following in
terview with him which appeared in
the Pioneer Press of the 18th inst.
would Indicate:
"On the eve Of election we have
been informed that various townships
are being canvassed and the boards
asked to pass resolutions declaring for
the so-called home rule plan of road
and bridge building and against the
highway commission" Mr.. Cooley
said.
Countrywide Fight.
ut is the same attack that is being
made on every highway commission in
the United States. It is fostered by
bridge builders and material men who
object to any central organization
which can assist the counties in Sc
curing a better class Of construction,
which has the facilities for the COM
parison Of prices and methods of con-
struction, and which may reduce the
cost of work to the communities in
terested.
System is Successful.
'The very fact that the attack on
the commission is made at the elev-
enth hour shows that it will not stand
the light of investigation. It is the
same character Of combinations that
the various, cities have experienced ir
paving. ~.-.-. a. =
"Of the forty-eight states, thirty
have state highway commissions
while only three are without a thor
oughly organized state department.
50 that the central system for hold
ing illegal combinations in check
must be successful.
Satisfied with Engineers.
"Eighty-one Of the eight-six coun-
ties in Minnesota have by resolution
Endorsed the engineers sent to them
by the State Highway Commission
and have agreed to retain them any
time the funds Of the commission are
not sufficient to keep the corps of en-
gineers in TACT"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
VOLUME XII. NO. Is

badly damaged or destroyed by fire,
smoke and water. The loss is parti-
ally covered by insurance. The or
igin of the fire is unknown, as Mr..
and Mrs. McCue were not at home at
the time, and it started downstairs.
The members Of the fire department
are deserving Of credit for their splen-
did work in this instance, as the fire
had gained considerable Roadway
when they arrived. That over half Of
the building was saved under the cir
cumstances is ample evidence Of their
efficiency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Abstract of the Tax Lists.

The abstract of the tax lists of the
counties of the state, which has just
been issued by State Auditor Preus,
is decidedly interesting.
The total real and personal valua-
ton of the state is 81 ,491 1854 ,548, an
increase of $15,964,94O over that Of
a year ago.
money and credits" are returned
at $213,078,632, an increase Of $751;
452,718 over the 1914 figures. This
class af property is taxed at the
rate of three mills on the dollar. The
idea is that the people who havcmoney
or credits will not object to a small
tax and will make proper returns,
whereas if money and credits were
taxed the same as other property very
little would be returned for taxation.
AS it is $639,249 is levied against this
class of property and it is apportioned
as follows: One-sixth to the revenue
fund of the state, one-sixth to the
county revenue fund, one-third to the
city, village or town, and one-third to
the school district in which the prop
erty is assessed.
The average rate Of taxation
throughout the state by counties is
34.89 mills. Beltrami has the highest
rate of taxation, 80.57 mills, while
Sibley has the lowest, 1882 mills.
Average rate in Mile Laos, 49.47
mills; in Isanti, $500 mills; in Benton,
34.o1 mills; in Sherburne, 1929 mills.
The average rate in Mile Laos
county is higher than in the neighbour
ing counties because the towns in the
north end Of the county are practically
undeveloped, and the excessively high
rates in the villages Of Milaca and
Princeton increase the average of the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30

The annual spring term Of the dis
trict court for Mile Laos county open
ed Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock,
when Sheriff Harry Shockley called it
to order Judge w. L. Parsons of
Fergus Falls arrived on Monday even
ing's train, and is presiding. This is
Judge Parsons third visit to Prince
ton in an official capacity, consequent
ly he is no stranger here. Philip M.
Woodward Of St. Cloud is again with
us as court reporter.
The preliminary call Of the calen-
dar was the first order of business. On
the civil calendar for this term there
were Al cases, 80 of which were &C
tons for a reduction of taxes on real
estate near Mile Laos lake, and these
were disposed of Tuesday morning.
The facts were presented to the court,
and judgment was entered for a re-
duction.
A motion for continuance in the d.
vorce case Of Rosa A. Bringleson VS..
Charles Bringleson was heard by the
court, and taken under advisement.
In the case of the Village of Mil
AGA VS.. A. c. Wilkes there was no ap-
pearance on the part of the defend
ant, and on motion Of plaintiffs at
torney judgment was ordered entered
for plaintiff.
Numerous of the grand and petit
jurors arrived on the morning train,
and Clerk Of Court King called the
roll of the grand jury at II o'clock.
All members were present except F..
A. Maynard of Mudgett, who is out
of the county. The grand jury was
sworn, and Judge Parsons then de-
livered his instructions to that body,
reading portion of the statutes de-
fining the duties, powers and respon-
sibilities of grand jurors. August F..
Meyers Of Princeton was appointed
foreman, and the labors were entered
upon at once.
- The roll of the petit jury was then
called by the clerk, and all members
answered "present." The petit jury
was excused until 3 o'clock in the af-
ternon.
In the case Of J. A. Allen, as assig-
nee, VS.. Harry Shockley, motion to
dismiss and for judgment on the
pleading, was heard by the court and
taken under advisement.
At noon the grand jury returned
two indictments against Leslie E..
Brown, charging forgery in the Sec
ond degree, and the court then ad-
.journed until 2 o'clock in the AFTER
noon.
When court reconvened four appli-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Stacey-Stacev.

Mr.. Adlia Stacey and Miss Mildred
Stacey were united in marriage at the
Long Pond farm home in Baldwin,
Sherburne county, on Tuesday even
ing. Rev. Samuel Johnson Of the
Princeton Congregational church per-
formed the ceremony, and only men,
bers of the Stacey family were pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Stacey left at
once for Minneapolis for short we'd
ding trip, and will reside in Baldwin.
Numerous friends extend Fluctuations
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30

cations for citizenship papers were
acted upon. The following appeared
in open court, answered the questions
put to them in a satisfactory manner,
and after they had renowned all alleg-
lance to- foreign potentates, princes,
sovereigns and powers were made citi-
zens: Petrus Anderson, Hayland;
John William Swanson, Milaca, and
John Cornelius Van der Hulst, Ona-
mia. The application Of Adolph Lin
stedt of Page was continued over the
term, as one of his witnesses did not
prove satisfactory.
The first jury case came on for trial
Tuesday afternoon, being that Of Ray
Davis VS.. Jacob VanRhee. This was
suit for $500 and interest, claimed
by the plaintiff to be due him as COM
mission on land sold under the terms
of verbal agreement between the
two parties. Mr.. Davis claimed to
have brought three prospective land
purchasers to Mr.. VanRhee, and that
these prospects purchased 800 acres
Of land; that under the terms of the
agreement he was entitled to 81 for
each acre. Attorney E. L. Mcmillan
appeared for the plaintiff, and attor-
neys O. C. Myron and Godfrey G..
Goodwin for the defendant. The tes-
timony of some of the witnesses was
rather conflicting, but after due DELHI
GRAFTON the jury brought in a YER
dict for Mr.. Davis for the amount
claimed in the complaint.
Leslie E. Brown, indicted on two
counts for second degree forgery, was
arraigned Tuesday evening" and the
court appointed S. P. Skahen to act
as attorney for the accused. Brown
signifed his willingness to plead
guilty to one of the charges, after
consulting his attorney, and the plea
was accepted. Sentence was pro-
nounced last evening, and an indie
terminate term at Saltwater will be
served by Brown. The prisoner is a
resident of futile, N. D., and is al
most 29 years old. He has wife
and two children. He was employed
at Foreston last summer, and the
crime to which he entered plea of
guilty was committed at Milaca or
July 5 last, when he passed forged
check for $31.75. Brown will prob
ably be taken to Saltwater tomorrow
by Sheriff Shockley, to commence
serving sentence.
The grand jury completed it's labors
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and
was dismissed. Indictments were re-
turned against Reinhold Swedberg
and Hans Petrin Of Onamia, charging
petit larceny. The accused men were
arraigned at noon today, and entered
pleas of mot guilty." Bail was fixed
in the sum Of 5000 in each case, but
no time for trial has as yet been set.
At the time Of going to press the
case Of Catherine A. King VS.. J. C.
Herdliska was in progress Of trial.
This is a suit to recover damages for
injuries alleged to have been sus-
tanned last fall when the defendant 5
automobile collided with the plaintiff.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Car1sOn-SkOOg.

Mr.. John Carlson and Mrs. Caro-
line Skoog took the matrimonial vows
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor Anderson in this village last even.
ing. Rev. M. Peterson of the Prince
ton Swedish Lutheran church per-
formed the ceremony, in the presence
OF a few invited friends, and boun-
teous wedding supper was served at
its conclusion. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
son will reside in this village.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Mrs. L. P. Southland.

Mrs. L. P. Southland, an esteemed
Princeton pioneer, departed this life
at her home in north Princeton Sun
day morning at o'clock, after an ill
ness Of eight months, at the age Of IS
years, two months and 26 days.
Funeral services were conducted at
the family residence Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock, and numerous
friends and relatives attended to pay
last tribute to the departed one. A
quartet composed of Mesdames c. A.
Galley and E. B. Service and Messrs.
Guy Ewing and Grover Umbehocker
sang appropriate selections, being ac-
companied on the organ by Miss Eli
leen Walker, and Rev. and Mrs. Ser
vice gave vocal duet. Interment was
in Oak Knoll cemetery, and the re-
mains were laid at rest beside those
of her husband and a son.
All of the children attended the fl
nal services except Charles, Fred and
E. L. Charles and E. L. reside in
Washington, and Fred is a resident of
Maine.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Almeana Bickford, was born in Bel
grade, Somerset county, Maine, on
December 80, 1897. She grew to wo-
manhood in Maine, and on January
1, 1854, was united in marriage to Mr..
Daniel Spaulding. To this union were
born three children, all Of whom are
living, VIZ: Charles H., Fred R., and
Daniel W. Mr.. Spaulding answered
the final summons several years ago,
and on March 8, 1865, the subject of
this sketch became the wife Of the
late L. P. Southland. Five children
Mrs. Nina Bickford, E. L., I. R., Mrs.
O. B. Newton and Alvah- blessed this
union. In the fall Of 1879 Mrs.
Southland accompanied her hus-
band and family to Minnesota, and re-
sided in Minneapolis one year. Since
that time Princeton has been her
home.
Mrs. Southland was a good Chris
tan lady, and possessed qualities that
won her the love and esteem of a
large circle Of friends. She was of a
home-loving disposition, and as
neighbor and friend was all that
could be desired. Besides the child
rem she leaves many grandchildren
and great grandchildren to mourn her
passing.
The children and grandchildren de-
sire to express their sincere and
heartfelt thanks to those who so kind
ly assisted them during the last ill.,
ness and death of their beloved
mother.
Dearest mother thou hast left US
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But it's God that has bereft us
He can all our sorrow heal
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life has fled,
When in Heaven with joy we greet thee,
Where farewell tears are shed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30

Prescott is graduate Of the Prince
ton high school, and is bright and
energetic young man. He is associated
with Attorney Samuel Anderson in
the two suits pending against the
village of Princeton, arising over the
death of the Jesmer and Barrett boys
in the sewer pit last summer
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
A Frank Admission.

The editor Of the Ortonville Journal
says: I'VE would like to know which
side OF the fence the Independent
Press OF Madison is on" The right
side, brother. Always on the right
side. Absolutely independent Mad
ison Independent Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Petit Jurors.


Alphonso Howard-Princeton Village.
A. B. Characterization Village.
Chester Pierson-Princeton Village.
E. E. Bigelow-Princeton Village.
J. C. Observation-Disclosures Village.
Louis Solberg-Princeton Village.
William Lipp-Princeton.
Nels Lundblad-
Erick Johnson-Greenbush.
John Johnson-Greenbush
Elmer Anderson-Borgholn
v. A. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
D. w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
William Peterson-Milaca Village.
John B. Peterson-Bogus Brook.
Peter Larson-Hayland.
William De Hart-Milaca.
John E. Nelson-Milaca.
Charles Northway-Foreston.
C. T. Jensen-Milo.
John Nyberg-Page.
Joe Youngberg--Dailey.
H. A. Heidelberger-Dailey.
John Wagner-Onamia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30
Opened Tuesday Morning by Sheriff
Judge w. L. Parsons of
Fergus Falls Presiding.
Synopsis of the Court Proceedings Up
to the Time the Union Went
to Press Today.
Court Officers.

Grand Jury.
Oscar Stark-Princeton Village.
c. H. Nelson-Princeton Village.
Fred INSTRUMENTATION Village.
William Mahoney-Princeton.
August F. Meyers-Princeton.
John Boyn-Princeton.
r. A. Ross-Greenbush.
Emil Pladsen-Borgholm.
J. B. Herou-Borgholm.
r. A. Maynard-Mudgett.
Reinhold Jopp-Bogus Brook.
Claus Johnson-Bogus Brook.
S. H. Andrews-Milaca Village.
E. E. Thomas-Milaca Village.
Claus Grant-Milaca.
Erick Williams-Milaca.
Herman Van de Riet-Milo.
II. A. Hubers-Milo.
Grant Weatherly-Page.
Robert Swenson-Onamia Village.
Elmer Dinwiddie-Kathio.
Thomas Anderson, Jr.-South Harbor.
E. L. Nason-Isle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-30

ITO Correct October, 1915, Apportionment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-18
ADELPHIA NATIONAL BANKS
EARN 1877 PER CENT. ON Capital.
b.ssIng Takes Another Big Jump to New TopRanid
Transit Affected Little by Labor Trouble
and Strike Talk

delphia Rapid Transit trust certificates
Notwithstanding the labor situation and talk
OF strike by labor leaders. only a few.
shares were sold. They went for H. on Il
from last nights close.
Pennsylvanla Railroad was steady and lin
= traction, as was also United States steel
Fonopah Belmont shaded n trine in tho
early trading. Baldwin Locomotive dropned
back point to ss
trading following the noon hour was Ir
regular. Reading securities continued To
advance fast, as was the case In New York
around o'clock the common stool, had
gone up to p6N 3M above last nights
closing while the first preferred jumped
rs TO 44k and the second preferred reach.
ed oil a. gain Of slx points since yester.
days close.
buHalo and Suspuehanna preferred fell
pack little more than points and Lehlgh
SaNlgation advanced dollar
sudden squirt In Electric Storage during
the latter part of the day caused much sur.
prise. Starting up point at so, the issues
were quickly bid UP to 64h a gain of az
points more than last nights closing prIoe
Just before the close the price on these is-
sues reached 65. Reading continued In
bound upward and just before the close had
reached 07A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-18

sbsnerIty Of the national banlsl of
&c ,ss,a Is shown by reports of all
1AlisaSs 6Ied with the Comptroller Of
- 10y l'.sv "a of May 1, For the year ended
I5tvrs date, the earnings were 1851 ,667
e IN lh.nrt equal to 1877 per cent. on the
2 se,ss sssS capital Of $2t.O55,Ooo.
- -. ccmneroIal List and Price Current
ss ,hat surplus and undivided profits
fflI.,.d sass ,O67 and that dividends paid
M sbe year amounted to S2,566,600
W. ard undivided profits on May
Rlplsai sik 1879. The amount was larger
t,rne ago, but since that time two
". the Northern Liberties and Manu-
I'M .'r.rs', have merged with other banks,
~ 4. Tonopah Extension Mining Company
w W. declared quarterly dividend of is
Fse{ 80 payable July 1 to stock OF record
~ III Three months ago per cent.
uer cent. extra were paid.
a. FEATURE of the trading on the Phlla-
..,.s,ls stock Exchange today was the big
a,,prs a4,rs in Reading securities. Soon after
lsss. n sasrket opened the Reading stock
nsosa ns 2ss, following the trend In New
Ea.. Ea.t and hit new top nt 059s Readings
se,s,d .'s9nd preferred sold at 51A, up IS, new
~ sor the last two years.
= rh.re was very little activity in Phlla-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-18
PHILADELPHIA
MARKETS
GRAIN AND FLOUR

wHEAT,-Receipts 81, 300 bush Domand
was, fair' but with lower outside advices prices
SSypt dsGli1Sd gS 9uotptons: Car lots in Export
No No s35yttlhsrn rcd, si1swi ~; steamer No. !
a. SlOph dl.12h rejected u. s1.Os11.ii
,Gto1RSMS;-Recelpts, SMS; 1850, bush Trade was
uulet put prices were steadily maintained Quo
tati9ns' Car s,d lots for l9sa Trade 10 location
sil% io 4EssSsAG Ess5A AGs NO ssn ysql% No ys
~ nc p,.' 49, ~ ~ ." ius o-c,
,sHy steady wSittlh wS,itl q quiet trade. oota,iops No
M N8 3 white, 4ogSGS,i NJ, white s7i1s a
GRADED +pGh5Ohc '''''
T., TLouR-RReccipts, 52s bbls and 776.a5o lbs.
pRS9m,na RSn,nq GuqtNtiqRs per loo lbs in wood;
& 40 aS;Go DO, patent So 7S%6 Ksns Kansas.
sns cotton ssekgsd =, g. 40GS7oi do paient cotton
SSsSSS sraisht 85sss; 'aEs! as pa,c4. u e
sly X mills NIL, GhoIcs and fancy patent sG,E6@
6ln@NSsoj d.. straight, S0.4O45.60i do,
RYE, FLOUR was quiet, but steady, under
light offerings We quote at s5d5b0 per bbl