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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Thawing Frozen Water Pipes.

During the winter season much
trouble is experienced and many fires
are caused by ill-advised and ignorant
attempts to thaw frozen water. pipes,
says Robert w. Hargadine, State Fire
Marshal. ~ .
In cases Of a bad sfreeze" plumber
should be called where possible. Ere
quently, however, this is not practica-
BILE and .'first aid" methods must be
employed, some of which are futile
and many Of them are positively dan
gereus .s sa so I. (i 5.
The use Of an open flame of any
description is always dangerous. It
frequently causes break in the pipe
which might otherwise be avoided and
is a fire menace of the worst sort,
since freezes usually occur in or near
walls and partitions where there is a
draft or upward flow of air, which
makes it easy to start fire.
In some cases ignorant occupants
have wrapped pipes with cloth satur-
ated with kerosene, which is set afre.
This is little short of criminal and
should never be resorted to under any
circumstances.
Practical plumbers are agreed that
the safest method is to wrap the froz-
en- pipe with cloth and pour over it
hot water until the pipe is cleared of
ice. This seems to be the safest and
most practicable method thus far de-
vised. .te...-
Property owners may save them
selves much trouble by requiring
plumbers to avoid outside walls in
piping any building and the better
class Of plumbers will usually be glad
to adopt any method of running pipes
which may minimize trouble in cold
weather.
A little care along these lines will
result in a substantial reduction in
the number of so-called "cold weather"
fires. -a.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Heavy Fire Loss.

A disastrous fire visited this village
early Saturday morning, when the
stock and fixtures Of the E. Nelson &
Co. store, valued at $4,000, were
wiped out, and the r. D. Byers store
building, which housed same, was gut
ted. II. s...< :. -
The origin Of the fire is unknown,
but it was discovered at $3.50 o'clock
by Mr.. Nelson, who lived with his fam
lily over the store. The alarm was
turned in at once, and the fire depart
ment was on the scene in a short time.
, The fire had gained considerable head
way however, and the front of the
building fell out before the depart
ment arrived. The fire laddies did ex-
cellent work, and most of the furni-
ture upstairs was saved. The flames
were extinguished before much dam
age was done to the basement and it's
contents. -. -
The loss is partially covered by in
surance, $4,000 being carried on the
stock of merchandise. The building
was insured for $4,000, and damage to
same was estimated at $4,000. r..
Mr.. Byers will probably rebuild,
but Mr.. Nelson has made no definite
plans for the future as yet, although
he may decide to again engage in the
mercantile business at this place..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
fires
Civil Service Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination for railway mail
clerk, for men only, on February 10,
1917, at places mentioned in section 81
Of form 1907. From the register Of
eligibles resulting from this examina-
ton certifcation will be made to fill
vacancies as they may occur in this
position at 5000 year, unless it is
found to be in the interest Of the ser
vice to fill any vacancy by reinstate-
ment, transfer or promotion Addi-
tional information can be had at the
Princeton post office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Case Continued.

Frank Smith was summoned to ap-
pear before Judge Roeser at st. Cloud,
Tuesday, to show cause why the 60
day suspended Jail sentence, which was
given him at the fall term Of court
when he plead guilty to violations Of
the liquor laws, should not be put in
execution. Sheriff Harry Shockley,
Clerk of Court Garrison and County
Attorney Myron, and some witnesses
attended the hearing. No action was
taken in the matter, and the case will
be considered at a special hearing
here, January %.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Firemen Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Newton enter,
tanned the members of the fire de-
partment, and their wives, Monday
evening, and a most enjoyable time
was had. Games were played until
1870 o'clock, when the hostess, as
sisted by the ladies present, served de-
lectable refreshments. Mr.. Newton,
on behalf Of the department. boys, then
presented Chief A. M. Davis with fine
leather travelling bag. Mr.. Davis ex-
pressed his appreciation to his fellow
fire fighters, in an appropriate man.
ner. The party broke up at o'clock,
and all pronounced it one of the pleas
ATTEST social events of the season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Mrs. Mariah Murphy.

Mrs. Marian Murphy, mother of
Mrs. Isaac Martin Of this place, passed
away at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Sharman, at st. Paul, Monday,
at the ripe old age Of 80 years.
The remains were brought to Prince
ton, and funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Martin residence yes
terday afternoon by Rev. James A.
Geer Of the Methodist church. Inter
ment was in Oak Knoll cemetery
Among those from out of town who
attended the final services were the fol
lowing: DR.. and Mrs. VIM. Murphy
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
MARKET IS FIRMER
Spud Prices Continue to Advance on
the Local Market-MOvement
Has Been More Lively. as
Firmer Tone Features Chicago and
New York Markets Other
Spud Notes of Interest.

Added strength has featured the
local potato market the past week,
and prices are on the upward trend.
From $1.35 to $1.4O is being paid for
all varieties except Triumphs which
are worth from SLIGO to $1.7O. Re-
ceipts have been fair, although not
heavy by any means, up to yesterday,
when the cold snap set in. a|~
Shipments from this point have been
rather heavy of late, and 20 cars Of
spuds have left the Princeton depot
since last Thursday. The outside de-
mand is good, and as plenty of cars
have been available, the movement
has been brisk. -.
The Chicago potato market contin-
ued strong last week and the improved
after=holiday demand added strength
to the market. Receipts have been
running light, and an embargo placed
by the railroads has shut off some
for the time being. Prices averaged
from $1.70 to $1.85 per bushel, al
though two cars of fancy Idaho stock
sold at $2.05 per bushel. 49,.
The New York potato market was
higher and stronger last week, and in
dications are that the prices will stay.
Shipper were quoting $1.85 to $1.9O a
bushel delivered Harlem River. Offer
ings were light, and the New York
market had fewer potatoes in the
yards than ever before at this season
Of the year. The normal supply,
which includes all the yards about
New York city and vicinity, is about
$50 to 400 cars. Last week there
were not 100 cars on hand. j. -
AS result of petition of the Po-
tato Association of America that a
general inquiry be made, and upon
complaints from other sources, the In
terstate Commerce Commission has
ordered an investigation of rates.
charges, rules, regulations and prac-
tees of the railroads with respect to
.Ithea transp alton of potatoes from
the producing states Of Minnesota
Wisconsin and Michigan to southern
and eastern destinations. It was an
nounced by the commission that the
time and place for the hearings will
be designated later.
The commission based it's order on
a petition which cited that inasmuch
as rates on potatoes were soon to be
studied by various state utilities COM
missions with view of adjusting
them, it was deemed desirable that
the commission should act with respect
to interstate traffic. -f>.
The commission did not make public
the complaints received and mentioned
in the order, but it is understood that
most of them assail existing rates or
the charge that they are unjust and
unduly discriminatory. The entire
territory west of the Missippi virtually
will be involved in the big investiga.
ton. p: - 80
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Zimmerman to Have Electric Lights

Zimmerman to Have Electric Lights.
Zimmerman is to- have electric
lights. The village of Lake Fremont
has granted a 25-year franchise to the
Elk River Power and Light Co. to
furnish lights, and work on the trans
mission line from Elk River will be
started in the spring. Electricity will
be supplied at the maximum rate of
- cents per kilowatt, under the terms
of the franchise. The village council
has also entered into a contract for
street lighting for Is years. Twenty
five street lights of 60 candle power
are called for in the contract, at a
flat rate Of $50 per month, the village
to furnish all fixtures. #...@r. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11

suspended on condition that she leave
town, not to return, on or before yes
,terday noon. She left Tuesday, as did
Mrs. Briggs.
Adolph Boelke Of Rochester, who
was in the house at the time the raid
was made, was also arrested, but was
dismissed as there was no evidence to
indicate that he was guilty of any
offense. I'll ~:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11


be removed from his Office or position
by the authority appointing him.
Abolition of present methods of
hotel and oil inspection is proposed,
and that this work be done by the
dairy and food department. Also,
that oils be tested at places where sold
to the consumer as we'll as inspected
in carload lots when shipped into the
state or senatorial district" Such in
spectors could be secured for from
81, 200 to $1,000 year, the commits
sioners believe.
Senator R. C. Dunn has introduced
a measure which provides for consti-
tutional amendment authorizing the
legislature to provide for. the mining
and sale of ore under public waters
and dedicates the proceeds to a public
road fund. This amendment was sub
mitted to the voters at the last cleo
ton, but it failed to secure majority
endorsement.
The committees of the senate for the
current session were announced Mon
day night by Lieutenant Governor
Frankson. 81
SenatorR R. C. Dunn is chairman of the
committee on public highways, and is
also member of the following COM
mittees: Finance, military affairs,
state development and immigration,
and taxes and tax laws.
Senator Blomgren of Isanti county
has been assigned to the following
committees: Banks and banking. cleo
lions, general legislation, grain and
warehouse, and temperance.
Speaker Parker announced his COM
mittee appointments yesterday, and
his friends Jared well. Ramsey coun-
ty alone was given seven chairman
ships. The Minneapolis chamber of
commerce is represented on the grain
and warehouse committee, by Asher
Howard and Frank F. Nimocks, and
the Duluth Board Of Trade by w. A.
Hicken and VIM. A. Pittenger.
Representative Anton Peterson of
this district heads the committee on
public accounts and expenditures, and
is also on the committee on re-organ-
ization of the state government, which
takes the place of the old efficiency
and economy committee Representa-
tive Holmes of Sherburne county heads
the university committee.
Representative Edward Indrehus of
Benton county Jared we'll in commit
tee assignments. He is chairman of
the roads and bridges COMMITTEES. and
is also on the important grain and
warehouse committee, and the com
mittee on appropriations.
Albert F. Pratt, representative from
the Anoka-Isanti district is chairman
of the judiciary committee.
Senator D. P. O'Neil proposes tc
provide for four more state soil dem,
onstration farms.
Crops Of varying nature will be
planted on the farms, which are to be
located in Anoka, Winona and one ir
each Of the northwest and northeast
counties, and the soil treated with
various fertilizers. The results are tt
be studied and the information gained
spread broadcast among the farmers
of the state.
/
Senator O'Neil's bill will carry ar
appropriation Of $4,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
at the postoffice at Princeton, Mimi,
on Jan. 8, 1916:
Mr.. VIM. Schwiede, Joe Bjornquist,
A. J. Barus, Miss Agnes Stonestrom,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Alden.
Please call for advertised letters.
NJ. NJ. Briggs, P. M.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11
DEATHS HEAVY TOLL
A. z. Norton, Veteran of the Civil War.
Answers the Final Summons
on Tuesday Morning,
Funeral Services Are Being Conducted
Today From the Methodist
Church. Other Deaths. "

i. Another respected pioneer of Mile
Laos county, and an honored veteran
of the civil war, has joined his COM
rades on the other side. A.. z. Norton
passed away at his home in this vii
lage, Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock.
Deceased has been feeble for some
time and death was due to old age.
Funeral services are being conduct
ed this afternoon at the M. E. church
by Rev. James A. Geer, and the local
G. A. R. post and I. O. o. F. lodge
will participate in the final services.
A. z. Norton was born in New York,
October II, 1887, and grew to man.
hood in that state. He located in
Indiana in 1861, and at the outbreak
of the Civil war enlisted in Co. of
the 10Th Indiana regiment. He had an
excellent record as soldier and par
ticipated in the battle of Shiloh, as
well as seeing service on other his
toric battlefelds. He was wounded
during the battle of Stone River and
taken prisoner. He was first sent to
Libby prison, but was later trans
ferred to prison at Annapolis, Mary
land, being exchanged before the close
of the war. During the closing months
of the conflict Mr. Norton acted as a
guard at Camp Douglas, Chicago,
where numerous Rebel prisoners were
detained. 49, -
Mr.. Norton was twice married, his
first wife passing away in 1861. Two
children, Emory, who is living, and
Denver, who died in 1899, were born
of the first union. In 1865 Mr.. Nor
ton was united in marriage to Miss
Sadie B. Kelly Of Chicago, who sur
wives him.: Mr.. and Mrs. Norton came
to Mile Laos county AZ years ago and
have resided in this vicinity since that
time. ...-.,
In the early days Mr.. Norton acted
as village marshal, and held that posi-
ton six years. He was employed as
a keeper in the ST. St Cloud reforma-
tory for ten years. For fifteen years
he was a justice Of the peace in Prince
ton. -
Mr.. Norton was always active in
church work, being a member of the
Methodist organization, and was also
keenly Interested III matters pertsili-
ing to the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie. It was largely due to his efforts
that the local G. A. R. post was organ
lied. He was responsible for the first
public observance of Memorial day in
Princeton, and was prominently inden-
titled with subsequent observances.
Mr.. Norton was held in high regard
by those who knew him, and his death
marks the passing Of good citizen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11

Mrs. S. B. Norton and son, Emory
desire to express their heartfelt thanks
to all who extended comfort and aid
to them in their hour of sorrow. They
are truly appreciative.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-11

Armory Next Tuesday.
Iona Fendell Stock Comany will
present "a Devil in Skirts"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-06

can unfurl it from your own free
American home. You can show your
neighbOTs that you love every star
and stripe and all they represent
You can teach your son and daugh-
ter what the star-spangled banner
means to them.
If you have no flag in your home
you have neglected a patriotic duty.
Go out and get one today. Not a lit
tie silken thing, but a real OLD
GLORY made Of good, stout bunting
that will wave defiance to the winds.
Be a real American.
OWN A FLAG!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-06

OWN A FLAG!-The slanting rays
of the sun bathed the parade ground
in gold. From the tall white staff
the stars and stripes fluttered slowly
down. The bugle sounded the long,
sweet strain of retreat"
All over the eXpanse OF greensward
in front Of the long barracks, over
yOnder by the huge guns figures in
khaki sttffened to attention and eyes
turned upward to the flag. At last
it came to earth to be gathered rev
erently into the arms of the color
guard. The bugle ceased; one hun
dred hands were raised to the visors
Of one hundred caps. Then the bust
ness of the big fort went on.
The fighting men had paid their
daily tribute to their flag.
The moment was almost religious.
To those men the flag meant every
thing. It was the symbol of utter de-
vOtiOn to country. The ceremony
called to their minds every day in the
year the duty they owed the nation.
What does the flag mean to you?
You are not a soldier. You cannot
see it sink from the staff every even
ing. You cannot hear the haunting
notes of the bugle with every setting
of the sun. But you can show it just
as much reverence as the men whose /
sole business it is to defend its power
and its honor
You can have your own flag, You
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-06

that will wave defiance to the winds,
Be a real American.
OWN A FLAG!
THE HISTORY OF OLD GLORY.
old Glory, as we know it, is the re-
suit of many changes. In the early
days of the revolution there were
almost as many standards as there
were commanders. Every man who
raised a regiment of colonists seems
to have designed a flag of his own
fancy.
Most of these ancestors of the
stars and stripes" were copied upon
the arms of the colony from which
the revolutionary. soldiers came. A
month after the battle of Bunker Hill
Gen, Putnam displayed red flag
with the coat-Of-arms of Connecti-
cut.
Many of the revolutionary priva-
teers adopted flag bearing a mailed
fist grasping 13 arrows. At Cam
bridge, 1776, Washington flew a flag
with the 13 red and white stripes,
such as the flag bears today, but with
a reproduction of the British union
jack in the place now occupied by
the blue field and stars.
The most famous of all the CONT
mental flags, however, was the rat
tlesnake banner with the motto:
Don't tread on me" This was car
Tied in many parts of the country.
Congress adopted a resolution
June 4, 1777, stating: "That the flag
Of the Is United States be 13stripes,
alternate red and white; that the
union be 10 stars, white in a blue
field, representing the new constela-
ton" The design may have been
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-07-27

wait until the September term of the
county court. Accordingly he was
brought before the court Wednesday
morning from Ncwfanc jail.
The state S attorney reviewed the
circumstances of the arrest and told Of
the burglary of Durham Brothers Co. S
place of business and the finding of four
pairs of shoes in the possession of Ca
rcy in his room, which were identified
as having been taken from the Durham
stock. The official also informed the
court that he had been notified that
morning that the management of Island
park had missed a box of gum and some
cigarettes, which corresponded to the
articles of that character found in Ca
rey s room.
In opening his statement on behalf
of the prisoner, Attorney Piper said
that he had had two long talks with
the defendant and that the young man
had told him that he was born and
brought up in Somerville, Mass, and
that his mother died when he was II
years of age and his father short
time afterwards, and that since that
time he had made his own way in the
world. He had worked in the Fore Riv-
er shipyards at Quincy, Mass, and lately
had worked on buildings. He had been
in Brattleboro 10 months, working for
a time at the White River Chair Co. s
plant, then on the Manley garage build
ing, and for the last four weeks on the
Barber building. Mr.. Piper said that
the young man denied having any
thing to do with the break at Island
park and claimed that he had bought
the gum and cigarettes in Greenfield
on one of his, trips there with automo-
bile parties. He then referred to the
soliciting as quoted above.
Judge Cudworth in sentencing the
young man said that intoxication was
no defense and that he would impose
sentence with reference only to the
charge of attempted burglary, to which
he had pleaded guilty. He then imposed
a sentence of not less than one and one
half years nor more than two and one
half years at hard labor in the state
prison in Windsor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-07-27
GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE.
Charles Boyd of Wilmington Also
Fined and Ordered to Keep Away
from Aunt, Her Husband and Farm.

Charles Boyd of Wilmington, arrested
in that town last week on charge of
breach of the peace and held in New
fame Jail for hearing Monday
was represented in the municipal court
that morning by Attorney Joseph Mar
tin of Brookline. Boyd had been en-
ployed by his aunt, Mrs. Clara Boyd
Flynn, who recently married Henry
Flynn. Boyd after the marriage left the
farm, but over week ago returned
there to get some of his property and
had an argument with Flynn, which
Flynn claimed INCLUDED threats against
him.
State s Attorney William r. Daley,
in presenting the case of the court, said
that there were several matters in con
nection with the Boyd family that were
not in strict accord with the moral laws
and asked that a fine be imposed and a
suspended jail sentence given with the
proviso that the defendant should re-
main away from the farm on which his
aunt and her husband reside
Judge Addison Il. Cudworth ordered
Boyd to pay fine of $l5 and the costs
of prosecution and sentenced him to
not less than three months nor more
than four months at hard labor in the
county Jail at Newfane. The Jail sen
tence was suspended and he was placed
on probation for one year with the re-
quircment that he keep away from his
aunt and her husband and their farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-07-27
KENESTON-HOWARD.
Former West Brattleboro Young Man
Married in Lewiston, Me.

a pretty outdoor wedding took place
"Wednesday afternoon, July Is, at
q clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs T..
\. Howard, Al Wood street, Lewiston,
Me-, when their oldest daughter, Maudc
Harriet Howard, became the wife OF Shell
ton Egbcrt kencston of Shelton, Conn.
formerly of West Brattleboro The GER
cmony took place on the side lawn at
the brides home with shrubbcry and roses
forming attractive decorations The brid-
al party stood under an arch of evergreen
with touches Of color in pink roses All
the roses used in the decorations and for
the bouquets of the attendants were
brought from the new home at Shelton.
Rev. H. NJ Keneston, pastor of the
Congregational church at Preston City,
Conn, and father of the bridegroom, per
formed the ceremony, assisted by Rev.
A. I. Sallcy, pastor OF the Main Street
Free Baptist church of Lewiston. A double
ring service was used
Mrs Jessie c. johnson of Battleboro,
sister of the bridegroom, played the Bird
al March from Lohcngrn and just before
the ceremony Miss Mildred u. Howard
maid of honor sang, o Promise Me. First
in the line of march came Rev. Mr.. kene-
ston and DR.. Salcy, then the three ushers
Jesse G.. Johnson, Herbert II. Coffin and
Norman T, Howard followed by the
bridesmaids, Mrs Norman r Howard
and Mrs Herbert r. Coffin. The bride
groom with his best man, +. Kenneth
Wilson of Bowdoinham, were followed by
the little ring bearer, Miss Dorothy Hans
com, daughter of Prof and Mrs +. Il
IIanscom of Gould's academy, Bethel
Then came the maid of honor the brides
sister, alone, with the bride on the arm
of her father, f. n. Howard, last.
Among the numerous gifts were a piano
from the bridcgroom's parents, IA colder
oak china closet from his sister anC
brother, mahogany serving table from
the brides mother, which was Il famil,
heirloom and $50 in gold from the Shelter
Trust Co., where the bridegroom has
position as bookkeeper. Both the bride
and bridegroom are graduates of Bates col
lego, the former in 1918 and the lattel
in 1916 Both were prominent in the col
lego musical circles, They will make al
automobile trip through New England an'
after Sept. 10 will be at home at So Grow,
lstrcet, Shelton, Conn,