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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
Yo: Ho:
FRECKLE-FACE
Now is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots

Do you know how easy it is to re
move those ugly spots SO that no one
will call you freckle-face?
Simply get an ounce of Carpol, eS-
ira strong, from your druggist, and a
few applications should show you how
easy it is to rid yourself of freckles
and get beautiful complexion. Thc
sun and winds this month have a strong
tendency to bring out freckles and as
a result more carpol is sold in these
months. Be sure to ask for the extra
strong, as this is sold under guarantee
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
Il 4 = 4
FOCAL NEWS ITEMS
m GENERAL INTEREST

II + y y = y
Mr. Lewis B. Suffer spent the
~oek end at Garysburg.
Tho Dawson Items look as If
L., are tried for murder.
Mrs jim Cherry, and daughter,
or+ several days in town last
rook on business.
Mr. /. II. Kitchin planted an
Wizard Of Pecan trees on his
hlace recently.
Miss Sallie May Josey returned
Ifrom visit to the eastern part of
khe state.
Mr. T. H. DeBerry has sold his
Istock of dry goods to Mr.. B. F..
IHarrel] at Spring Hill.
Rev. G. II. Johnson of Enfield
Killed his regular appointment
here Sunday P. NJ. to a large con
gregation.
Mr.. Ell. Walston Of Edgecombe
spent Friday here on business, it
lis understood he is to occupy the
Il f. Bowers farm next year.
Little Evelyn Partin who re
Gently underwent an operation
for nose and throat troubles, is
doing nicely, owing to these con
ditions.
Mrs. F. A. Howell, who has been
on her farms in Edgecombe coun-
ty entertaining her daughter, Miss
Dicie Howell, returned to town
Sunday evening.
Miss Dicie Howell, who was to
have spent several days i'll town
was called back to New York
City last week, but her intention
is to spend the Christmas holi-
DAYS in Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
OPEN NOSTRILS! END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.

Count fifty! Your cold in head or
catarrh disappears. Your clogged nos
trils will open, the air passages OF your
head will clear and you can breathe
freely. No more snuffling, hawking,
mucous discharge, dryness or headache;
no struggling for breath at night:
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist and apply
little of this fragrant antiseptic cream
in your nostrils. It penetrates through
every air passage of the head, soothing
and healing the swollen or ll,-iamed
mucous membrane, giving YOU insta.5
relief. Head colds and catsrrh yield
like magic. Don't stay stut1ed-up anu
miserable. Relief is sure.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
FRIDGE PARTY

Saturday afternoon from three
to >iN @ clock, Miss Eleanor Smith
entertained quite number Of
her friends with a lively bridge
party.
The party was given in honor
vt Hrs, Henry 7. Clark, bride
". few weeks.
The guests were received by
jle aa-#2>s and invited into the
par'an and dining: rooms, which
N"n .ery attractive and invit-
IA~ with vases Of holly and pot
lei plants Of red sage.
Pretty score cards suggestive Of
me Christmas season were given
ON and as each game ended
STORES were kept by the hostess.
Al the conclusion Of the games
'lr~. Stuart Smith had progress
0I more than anyone else.
Ms d souvenir Of this delight
i0I party, as we'll as her skillful
PIa|ln@, she was given a lovely
0oA Of stationery, attractively
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
REV, r. A. MCFARLAND WILL
OFFICIATE AT BROTHERS
WEDDING

Tuesday Rev. R. A. Mcfarland
Will otficiate at the wedding Of
ms brother, Mr.. Lester 7. Nc.
farIand, Of Greenville county.
Mr.. Mcfarland expects to return
m time to conduct the Wednesday
evening prayer service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
DNATH OF INFANT

The four months old infant
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Ed
monds, who live on Mr.. Leland
kitchin $ place, died on Saturday
morning about six o'clock, of
complications.
The funeral was held at Naha-
la Sunday afternoon, and large
number of friends attended the
burial.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
REV. r, A. MCFARLAND
BREACHES AT OXFORD

Rev. r. A. Mcfarland will leave
Saturday for Oxford, n. c., where
he will preach at both morning
and evening services on Sunday.
His pulpit here will be filled at
both Sunday services by DR.. Hight
E. Moore, editor Of the Biblical
Recorder.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Commercial Club Meets.

A special meeting of the CONNER
cial club was held at Aliens hall Mon
day evening, and about 80 of Prince
toms business men attended. The
meeting was called for the purpose Of
considering the adYisability of fitting
up a club room, but no definite action
was taken. A committee consisting of
Messrs. S. S. Peterson, A. E. Allen
and E. K. Evens was named to ascer-
tain the cost of equipping and main
tanning club room. When this COM
mittee is ready to report another
meeting will be called, and something
definite done.
Princeton has had Commercial club
for years, but it has not been notice
ably active. If a club room is provided
there is no doubt but what interest
would increase, as the organization
would then become social as we'll as
business.
Several of our business men were
unable to attend the meeting Monday
evening, but they Individually ex-
pressed themselves as being favorable
to the proposition to be considered,
and in all probability favorable action
will be taken in the matter when the
committee reports.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Mrs. David Whitcomb.


Mrs. David Whitcomb departed this
life at the home of her son, Joseph,
in this village, on Tuesday, at the age
of IS years. Death resulted from
paralysis.
The final services are being con-
Quoted from the Joseph Whitcomb res
idence this afternoon. Rev. c.. Lar
son has charge, and interment will be
in Oak Knoll cemetery. -
Deceased was born in Kenosha. Wis
consin, and came to Minnesota in the
year Of 1867. On. December II, 1874,
she was married at Otsego to the late
David Whitcomb. Mrs. Whitcomb had
been a resident Of Princeton since
1904. She is survived by seven child
rem, viz: Joseph, Archie, Mrs. A. E.
Hayes, anS Mrs. Gust. Anderson, all
of Princeton; A. B. Whitcomb, Min
neapolis; George Whitcomb, Toledo,
Ohio, and Mrs. Henry Brissett of St.
Paul. Two brothers and one sister
also survive her.
Deceased was devoted wife, a low
ing mother, and kind and true neigh
Dor and friend.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Arrested in North Dakota.


L. p. Brown, who is charged with
forgery, was apprehended near Tut
tie, N. D., last week by Sheriff Shock
ley, who returned with him to this
county Monday evening.
Brown had his preliminary hearing
before Justice Goebel of Milaca, Tues
day, and waived examination. He is
being held in the Princeton Jail to
await the action of the grand iurv
next week.
During the early part of last sum-
mer Brown was employed at Foreston.
He is charged with passing three
worthless checks-one at Foreston, one
at Milaca, and one at Oak Park-last
July. The three checks totalled about
$500, and Brown made his getaway
and evaded arrest until last week. He
was somewhat surprised when con-
fronted by Sheriff Shockley, but did
not place any obstacle in the path of
the Mile Laos county officer while ex-
tradition papers were being secured.
Offenders may evade the clutches of
"Shock" for time, but he usually
gathers them in sooner or later.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
at Spencer Brook.


The people Of Spencer Brook assem-
bled in the Woodman's hall to cele
brate St. Patrick's evening. A most
excellent program consisting of sew
eral musical numbers and readings
was furnished by the Misses Marguer-
lite Byers, Eva Ross and Ruth Briggs.
Each number was thoroughly enjoyed
by the audience of one hundred and
forty people who showed their appre-
citation by their quiet attention and
vigorous applause.
After the program the ladies of the
community served a delicious chicken
supper, the proceeds of which amount
ed to twenty-four dollars. This sum
will be spent in painting the Metho-
dist church in Spencer Brook.
It is, we'll for neighbors to OCCASION
ally come together for a. social even
ing. Any community is fortunate
which can secure the services of the
young ladies who rendered this pro-
gram.-G. D. n
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Mrs. Anna Erickson.

Mrs. Anna Erickson joined the great
majoriy at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. L. E.. Svarry, in this village yes
terday morning at 1890 o'clock. Mrs.
Erickson had been ailing fer years,
but up to few days prior to her de-
mise no one suspected that the end
was so near. The remains will be
taken to Cambridge, and the funeral
services will be conducted from the
North Isanti Baptist church next Sum
day. Deceased was a native of Swed-
en-, and of late years resided in Cam
bridge. She had been at the home of
her only surviving daughter in this
village but eight days when the final
summons came. Mrs. Erickson was a
lady beloved by all who knew her, and
numerous friends will cherish her
memory in the years to come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Fire Marshal Inspects Princeton.

Deputy State Fire Marshal M. O..
Jordan made a general inspection of
Princeton Tuesday, and found condi-
tions fairly good, on the whole. Forty
business places were inspected, and
only six cleanup notices were issued,
which is a good showing on the part
of Princeton merchants. Several
\ changes in the electrical wiring of var
ious business houses were ordered,
however, as a measure of precaution.
Mr.. Jordan informed US that the
Leathers blacksmith shop at the end
of First street would be condemned.
This means that it will be RACED after
the necessary orders have been issued.
The high school and Whittier school
were inspected, and conditions were
not what could be. termed satisfactory.
The Whittier school has no cloak
rooms, and the clothing Of the. child
rem is hung in the Railways and along
the stairways. The Inspector consid-
cred this to be a dangerous condition,
as in case of fire the clothing would
probably be brushed to the floor, with
the result that the children would trip
and stumble when their feet came in
contact with same. The stairways
contain abrupt angles, increasing the
dangers, and the Inspector reported
that the boiler room is directly under
class room, which is not a satisfac-
tory arrangement. "
At the high school building condi-
tions were little or no better. Mr.. Jor-
dan found the fire hose in the base
ment disconnected, and the hose on the
first and second floors corded to reels.
This would mean considerable delay in
an emergency. The labratory is too
small for the number Of pupils, as is
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
$4,000 FOR ROADS
That Amount Will be Expended for
Roads in Mile Laos Coun-
ty This Year.
y Towns Have Voted Very Liberal Sums
for Roads at Annual Town
Meeting This Year.

There ought to be some good road
work done in Mile Laos county this
year. The total amount available for
road work, after making due allow
ance for delinquent taxes, will be in
the neighborhood of $4,000. Last
year the towns and villages of the
county voted $41,316, the county COM
missioners levied $12,5OO, and the
state apportionment for this year is
$15,5O0, making a total Of $50, 316.
Taxes levied last year are due and
collectible this year, and the state ap-
portionment is available in the year
for which it is made.
Here are the amounts voted and
levied by the several towns and vii
lagos last year:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Town Board Meets.

The new town board of Princeton
held its first meeting at the Bockoven
land office in this village on Saturday,
and organized for the year by electing
Fred Eggert chairman. All members
were present.
Road overseers for the ensuing year
were appointed as follows: District
one, Emil Lundgren; district two, Fred
Kuhn; district four, M. B. Cater. The
matter OF naming an overseer for the
third district was laid over for further,
consideration.
No other matters Of Importance
came up for consideration, and after
acting on the usual grist Of bills the
board adjourned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
County Seat Fight in Benton.

Another county seat fight will soon
be on in Benton county. A few years
ago, after hard struggle, the county
seat was changed from Sank Rapids
to Foley, now move is on foot to
bring the court house back to the
Rapids. Foley is nearer the geograph-
ical center of the county than Sank
Rapids, as the latter place is located
in the extreme southwestern corner
of the county. But the west end of
the county has gained in population
within the past few years, and if the
towns along the Northern Pacific work
in unison the Foley people will have
to do some tall hustling if they wish
to see their town remain the capital
of the county. The real geographical
center of Benton county would be
somewhere in or about Section 16 in
the town of Gilmanton. One thing is
certain, the Foley people will fight
and fight hard to retain the court
house,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Emanuel Strom.

Emanuel Strom, a former resident
of Wyanett, succumbed to Bright's
disease at his home near Braham on
Monday, at the age of 81 years.
Deceased resided in Wyanett 20
years, and was well known in Prince
ton. He was painter by trade and
worked here much Of the time up to
his removal to Braham four years ago.
The widow and eight children survive,
viz: Misses Amy, Olga, Lydia and
Verna and Ernest, Paul, liner and Nor
man.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Mrs. Phoebe M. Soule.

Mrs. Phoebe M. Soule, an esteemed
Princeton pioneer, passed peacefully
away at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Nora Marvin, in this village
Monday morning. Mrs. Soule had been
confined to her bed but two weeks, and
the end came without suffering. Old
age was the cause of death.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon by Rev. E. B. Service, and
were largely attended. Special music
consisting Of a vocal solo, "A Perfect
Day." by Mrs. Gibson; Duet, "Over
the Line, "by Rev. and Mrs. E. B. Ser
vice, and song by a quartet COM
posed Of Mesdames C. A. Galley and E.
B. Service, and Messrs. Guy Ewing
and Grover Umbehocker, was rem
dered. Interment was in Oak Knoll
cemetery.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Phoebe Morell Smith, was born in
Brownsville, Maine, Jan. Is, 1926, so at
the time of her demise she had at
tanned the ripe old age Of 90 years, two
months and five days. She was united
in marriage to Mr.. Benjamin Soule
during the year of 1916, and II children
blessed the union, one Of whom is liv-
ing. During the year Of 1856 Mrs.
Soule came to Minnesota, and resided
with her husband in Minneapolis the
following five years, when the family
came to Princeton. This place. has
since been her home. Mr.. Soule an
swered the Masters summons IS years
ago. H.
Mrs. Soule was a charitable, Chris
tian lady, and had been affiliated with
the Methodist church IA years. She
aided in the organization of the Prince
ton church, and ever displayed whole
some interestin the good work. During
her residence of over half century in
Princeton, she saw the place grow
from sparse settlement tosa thriv-
ing, modern village surrounded by a
thickly settled farming country. Mrs.
Soule made the first American flag
seen in Princeton, for the 18th of July
celebration held the year of her ar
rival. At that time the bare necessities
Of life were the only things that could
be procured here. During the early
years Of her residence in Princeton she
took an active interest in all matters
pertaining to the general welfare Of
the community, and always exerted
a good influence. Her death marks the
passing of beloved pioneer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
DEMOCRATIC.
ent, Woodrow Wilson. 365.
Delegates-at-Large.
Belated, Election Returns.

Wahkon Village President, Oscar
A. Robbins; trustees, Otis Patterson,
J. L. Gerrish and A. L. Gottwerth;
clerk; Roy Arlington; treasurer, J. N.
Thorstad; assessor, T. E. Potts; con-
stable, A. Hermel.
Isle Village-President, Chas. Ma
lone; trustees, John Carlson, Nels
Munson and G. w. Caswell; clerk, L.
a. Matter; treasurer, P. P. Haggberg;
justices Of the peace, A. O. Peterson
aid Dan Elgren; constables, Henry
Swanson and Calvin Carlson.
Foreston Village c. E..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23

the assembly room. The chemical cab
met contained chemicals, acids, ben
zine, gasoline and other well known
heat generators. The cabinet is made
of wood, and is not properly lined, con-
sequently the above arrangement is
extremely unsafe.
Mr.. Jordan informed Union re-
porter that complete and detailed re-
port would be filed with his office, and
some changes may be ordered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
CANVASSINC BOARD
Meets at the Auditors Office Friday.
and Goes Over Presidential
Primary Returns. -
Total Vote Cast in County 1,6OO-the
Democrats Poll Over 400
.-.... --. .....
Votes at Election.

The county canvasslng board, con-
sisting Of w. C. Doane, county audi
tor; F. C. Cater, chairman Of the board
of county commissioners; Justice C.
F. J. Goebel of Milaca, and Justice
Dickey Of Princeton, met at the audi
tors Office Friday and went over the
returns Of the presidential preference
primary in Mile Laos county.
- Little interest was manifested in the
election by the voters of this county,
but 1900 votes were polled, due no
doubt to the fact that the annual town
meetings and village elections took
place on the same day..
For Cummins delegates-at-large, J.
F. jacobson, A. o. Eberhart, Marcus
Johnson and O. J. Larson were the
four highest, although James Mana
han was close second to Larson for
fourth place; Henry Rines had a sub
stantial lead over the other candi-
dates for district delegates, and Low
ell E. Jepson was second high.
The democrats polled surprisingly
large vote for a primary election.
President Wilson received 365 votes,
and as the head of the ticket was
overlooked by numerous voters the to-
tai must have been we'll over 400. The
Lynch and anti-Lynch forces divided
hono,.c -, tLic oo,,p+x, nopio1 VIZ ar,
Ter, w. A. Just, z. H. Austin and c. M
King were the high ones in the field
Of candidates for delegates-at-large to
the St. Louis convention. The first
two named are Lynch men, while Aus
tin and King are opposed to the ma
tional committeeman. S. J. Mealey, a
Lynch candidate, headed the list of
district delegates, and A. S. Dowdall
anti-Lynch, was second high.
Very few voters called for prohibi-
ton ballots, and in the villages OF
Foreston and Wahkon, and the towns
Of Princeton, Mudgett, Onamia, anc
East Side not prohibition vote was
cast. Eugene N. Foss received 81 votes
in the county and William Sulzer 49,
There is no doubt but what the med
ley Of names on the ballots confused
numerous of the voters, who were not
familiar with the candidates, and reg
istered random shots into the dark as
a result. 49,
Hereunder appear the official totals
Of the republican and democratic can
didates as returned by the canvassing
board: H..
z-..-.s REPUBLICAN,.
President Albert B. Cummins, 5S5. Henry
D. Estabrook, rs; VIM. Grant Webster, 49, -
Cummins Delegates- at arpe
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
improvements at the Creamery.

Improvements at the Creamery.
Various changes are under way at
the Princeton Cooperative creamery,
and when completed conditions will be
materially bettered.
The engine room is being remodeled
three additional windows are being
put in, and it will be used as an Office.
The refrigerator will be moved into
the present Office; and the space now
occupied by the refrigerator will be
fitted up as weigh loom. A. F.
Meyers, president Of the creamery
company, is personally supervising the
work. A new cream vat and three new
motors will also be installed. The
changes will make more room, and add
to the convenience of the local cream
orV ..-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23

Next year it is safe to assume that
the amount levied by the county and
the state apportionment will be larger
than it is this year.
If the amounts voted and appropri-
ated for roads and bridges are proper
ly expended, within the next few years
we ought to have system Of fairly
good roads in Mile Laos county.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of letters remaining unclaimed
at the postof1ice- at Princeton, Mimi,
Tony Mankus, Mrs. M. Cojslis, Mrs. M.
Jarnason, w. T. Kerr, Mr.. Darrell
Shauldin, H. R. Wayman & Son.
Please call for advertised letters.
M. M. Briggs, Act'g. P. M.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23

AoI<lA S41,olo
In addition to the above the town
of Onamia levied special five mill
emergency tax.
If the money is judiciously expended
there should be good results therefrom
we should have considerably in
creased mileage Of permanently i'm
proved roads to show for it at the end
of the year.
The amounts voted for roads and
bridges this year by the towns at the
annual town meeting, and which will
= he available next wear is as follows.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23

The children desire to express their
appreciation to all who extended SYM
pathy and aid to them in their hour Of
sorrow. They are sincerely grateful.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
M. E. Sunday School Program.

The M. E. Sunday school has pre-
pared a pleasing program to be rem
dered at the church next Sunday af-
ternoon at O'clock and free-will
offering will be taken for missions. A
real treat is in store for those who at
tend. The program follows.
Piano Duet ....."..Misses Ruth and Joyce Briggs
Song Little Light Bearers
Reading .................. ...... Mrs. r. Chapman
Song Kings Heralds
Exercise Kings Heralds
Quartette......Lettie Foltz, Myrtle Nelson, L. S.
Briggs and Jay Winsor
Piano Solo Miss Anderson
song the Primary
AAA,
Song........by Helen and Majorie Chapman, Do
ris and Dorothy Howard
Chorus By the School
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Benton County.

acknowledgements, A. Henry;
clerk, H. W. Magnus; treasurer, Olof
Anderson; constable, Paul Murn. Rev.
enue, $500; road and bridge, $4,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23

Gilbert; trustees, Oscar Nelson, Ed.
Stromwall and Clinton Herbert; clerk,
S. c. Sheets; treasurer, F. T. p. Neu-
mann; justice of the peace, Charles A.
Schwartz; constable, Paul Barnick.
Milaca- Supervisors, P. P. Kjaglien,
Carl Anderson and Harry Halvorson;
clerk, Harry Sandholm; treasurer, E.
P. Eggen; justices Of the peace, An
drew Arvidson and Andrew Mattson;
constables, Olof Nelson and John Mel
son. Revenue, $500; road and bridge
$4,000. =.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., M. w. Bak-
er, George Hurley and Geo. H. Pick
EFT; clerk, F. A. Maynard; treasurer,
E. E. WATSON; justices of the peace,
Harold Mudgett and Elmer E. Was
son; constable, J. B. Lund. Revenue,
$3.50; road and bridge, $148. r.,
Kathio-Supervisor, w. B. Bartlett;
clerk, c. c. Kelly; treasurer, Glen Oil
yer; justice of the peace, Ed. Bauer;
constable, John Smith. Revenue, $500;
road and bridge $1,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-23
Sherburne County.

Livonia-Supervisor, S. C. Brown;
clerk, A. W. Perman; treasurer, F. J.
Keasling; justice of the peace, Geo. C.
Hill; constable, James Keasling. Rev.
enue, $500; road and bridge, $1,000.