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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Joint Installation

y Thess Masonic and Eastern Star
lodges held a joint installation of
officers last Thursday evening, in the
presence of members and invited
friends. Refreshments were served
during the evening, and, at the con-
:clusion Of the impressive ceremonies,
dancing was INDUCED in, music being
discoursed by Anderson's ever popu-
lar orchestra.
H. ]: Plaas acted as installing officer
for the Masons while E. K Evehs
served5in a like capacity for the East
ern Star. Hereunder appears a list
of the. officers. :installed:
Masons p ]. Wikeen, W. M;
Swan Olson, s. w; Rufus P. Morton,
J. W.; j. G. Herdliska, Treas; T. M.
Olsen, Sec; Claude S. Morton, S. D.;
A. B.Gramer, J. d.; VIM. V. Sanford,
S. S.; Ira G.. Stanley, J. S.; Grover
Umbe checker, Tyler 1,
Eastern Star Mrs. Anna Ewing,
worthy matron; Grover Umbehocker,
worthy patron; Mrs. George Ross,
associate matron; Miss Jennie Whit
ing, treasurer; Miss Genevieve
Stearns, conductress; Mrs. Eva Keith,
associate conductress; Mrs. L. S. Lib
by, chaplain; Mrs. Z. E.. Fox, warden;
Mrs. Frances Cooney, marshal; Mrs.
Anna Evens, organist; O.SB. Randall,
sentinel; Mrs. D. Christopher, Ada;
Mrs. Ruby Randall, Ruth; Mrs. Hazel
Plaas, Esther; Ella Stevens, Martha;
Mrs. Flora Nicely, Electra.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Mrs. Alfred Erickson.

Mrs: Alfred Erickson succumbed to
"a paralytic stroke at her home in
Mil " ond sxsssss. -
, 7aneraA services 81 Il be conducted
at sths Swedish utheraanif. church ii
this village tomorrow by Rev. .M.EPet-
erson, and interment will be in Oak
Knoll. cemetery. ..s..s
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Anna Hanson, was native of Nor
way, land was born May 4, 1864,
She came to America when girl, and
was married to Alfred Erickson at
.Everly, Iowa, on November 2, 1890.
Mr.: and Mrs Erickson came to Min
nesota and. located on a farm in Blue
Hill about three years ago.
~ Besides 4 the husband, deceased is
survived BY two sons, Alfred at home
and Harrysin Iowa.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
I Grace Ykema.

!: Grace, the four year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ykema, of Pease,
passed away at the Northwestern hos
pital Tuesday. The little girl was
brought to. the hospital about week
ago, suffering with an acute attack of
Appendicitis. An operation was per
formed, but the appendix had burst
and slight hopes were entertained for
recovery Funeral services will be
conducted at, Pease tomorrow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04

Grade Root Crops on Timber Farms.
To meet the feed situation in north.
ern Minnesota, M. J. Thompson, super
intendent Of the Northwest Expert
ment Station at Duluth, suggests the
grading Of rutabagas, the feeding Of
the tops and poor grades to stock, and
the marketing Of the choicer grades,
if possible, not until late in the win
ter when the market usually advances.
This suggestion is made in answer
to the question especially pertinent
this year whether to feed roots or
grain. d. - -.
One pound of grain is usually re-
garded as. equivalent to from four to
nine pounds of roots. This compari-
son, however, Mr.. Thompson says,
ignores the succulence Of the roots SO
essential to the health and productiv-
ity of animals. Likewise, in the north
ern Minnesota situation, it leaves out
Of consideration the cost Of exchange.
That is, of hauling the roots to the
market and hauling the grain back.
Moreover, the yield Of rutabagas last
fall ranged from two to four tons.
l Therefore, even with :rutabagas at
from $17 to $25 a ton, Mr.. Thompson
feels that the plan should be con-
sidered. = So - <@-s-' a.-. .
j AS a general result Of the years
work at the Northwest Station, Mr..
:, Thompson recommends a good acreage
of hay and roots annually on every
timber land farm. . 5
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Mrs. Abbie J. Pratt.

Mrs. Able J. Pratt joined the silent
majority, at the home Of her son in
Zimmerman on the 9th ult., at the
advanced age of 80 years and 26 days.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Congregational church, Princeton
last Friday. Rev. Samuel Johnson
officiated and interment was in Oak
Knoll cemetery.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Abbie j. Gage, was born in Atkinson,
Maine, December l., 1888. She was
married to A. G. Lebroke at Foxcroft,
Maine: in 1851. Mr. Lebroke died
years ago. One daughter, who passed
away at her home in Maine four weeks
prior to her mothers demise, was
born of the. union. In 1856 deceased
came: to Minnesota, and she was at
New Ulm during the Indian outbreak.
She later removed to Dayton, and
taught school there, being united in
marriage at that place to Timothy H.
Pratt on September, 1868. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pratt removed to Princeton
shortly after their marriage, and To-
Gated on alarm in Baldwin, Sher-
burne county, where they resided a
few years, after which they moved to
this village. Mr.. Pratt answered the
fnan summons 26 years ago. Mrs.
Pratt resided here up to eight years
ago, when she removed to Zimmerman
to make her home with her son, Harry
F.. Pratt. s.; .z5
She is survived by two sons, w. II.
Pratt of st. Cloud and Harry f. Pratt
of Zimmerman; one brother, Geo. G.
Gage Of Pittsfeld, Maine, and one
sister, Mrs. w. Mathus Of Waldboro,
Maine: Five grandchildren and two
great grandchildren also survive. One
daughter, Mrs. Sadie Morehouse, died
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
p. Edward Skahen.

P. Edward Skahen, who at one time
operated the old Commercial hotel at
this place, succumbed to heart trouble
at his home in Minneapolis on Christ
mas day, at the age of 62 years. Mr..
Skahen had been confined to the house
less tx an week, although his heart
had been weak for a year or more.
F57d rial services were conducted at
the ~ aneapolis Pro-C Cathedral the
following Tuesday, and the elaborate
floral tributes amply attested to the
esteen in which deceased was held.
P edward Skahen was born on a
farm near Chiffon, Wis, and greweto
manhood at that place. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools of Chiffon,
and also graduated from the Oshkosh
normal, and Laurence university at
Appleton. At the conclusion of his
school work he engaged in farming on
TIL, family homestead for a time, and
was elected superintendent of schools
Of his home county, Calumet, in 1887.
In 1880 he went west, and located in
the territory Of Dakota, at what is
now lTilbank, S. D. He remained
there 10 years, operating general
merchandise store, and he was there
married in 1884 to Miss Mary Stone.
A son, Vance E., who survives him,
blessed the union. His first wife died
IA years ago. Mr.. Skahen engaged
in the real estate business in Mime
apolis in 1890, and it was then that
he acquired the hotel property IN
Princeton. About two years ago, Mr..
Skahen again married, and son,
John Richard, was born of the second
union. BESIDES the widow and. two
children deceased is survived by seven
brothers, including J. J. Skahen OF
this place, and three sisters. q
P. Edward Skahen was possessed Of
"a keen and active mind, and business
associates learned to rely on his judy
ment. He was generous to. fault,
and ever loyal to his friends. He
made his own way, in the world, but
met with deserved success, and leaves
his famil! we'll provided for. Mr.
Skahen ten visited Princeton, and
was held il high esteem here. -,:s-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
The Red River Derby.

A new feature which will add high
degree of, interest and excitement to
the program Of the Outdoor Sports
Carnival this year will be the dog
team race from Winnipeg to St. Paul.
This will be known as the Red River
Derby, to be run annually and will
be open..to ::the:: hest dog: teams of the
world. II witt; Bs:naodeNed after the
famous. derby Of Alaska which has
[beeons a:sperting;' elsssic;:,and will. be
followed with as Riuch .,interest. as
any thoroughbred event Of the palrny5
days of horse racing.
Starting from Winnipeg the dogs
and their sled drivers will race dis
tance of over 500 miles through the
large cities of the Northwest and will
finish at st. Paul during the Carnival
period. Suitable prizes will be offered
and the progress of the race will be
bulletined by wire all over the world
No event Of this kind has ever been
staged in this section and it will add
a new sporting zest to the already
large field of sports which the carnival
will promote.
Five or more dogs comprise a team
and these must be driven carefully
and their strength and endurance hus-
banded that they may be able to have
their best speed for. the final stretches
of the event The distance Of the
racing course from Winnipeg to St.
Paul, as practically determined upon
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
COUNTY DADS MEET.
In Annual Session at the Office of the
Auditor Tuesday-Thomas
Elected Chairman. .
Princeton Union Official County Paper
County Bounty on Wolves
Established at $3.50.

The board of county commissioners
met in annual session at the Office of
the county auditor Tuesday. All
members were present, and Chairman
Cater presided.
The board perfected an organiza-
ton for the ensuing year by electing
Commissioner Thomas of Milaca
chairman, and Commissioner Eckdall
of Borgholm vice-chairman.
Commissioners Grow, Thomas and
Eckdall were named as a poor farm
committee. Chairman Thomas was
chosen as a committee Of one to have
charge of the court house.
The following were chosen members
of the county board of health: Com
missioners Sehlin and Grow and DR.,
Olsen of Milaca. .,-. -
An incidental fund of $3.50 was Gre
ated out of moneys in the general
revenue fund, and county attorneys
contingent fund of $500 was also ere.
ated.
| The commissioners decided to re.
establish the county bounty on wolves
to be effective on and after January
II. The county will pay bounty Of
$3.50 on full-grown wolves in addition
to what the state pays.
On motion it was decided that al
the purchases for the court house
must have the o. K. of the chairman.
The following reports Of fees wer'
submitted by county officers and same
were accepted and. ordered placed or
file: Judge Of Probate Sanford, $113
Register of Deeds Osterberg, $4,654
County Treasurer Henschel, $44.59
and Clerk Of Court King, 81 ,389.7O.
The final order making the unplat,
ted farm lands of Nils B. Berg, part
of Isle Harbor town instead of Isle
village, was adopted.
The matter of the county printing
next came up for consideration. Three
bids were submitted and all were re-
Ejected. Yesterday the BID Of the
Princeton Union, the only one sub.
mitted, was accepted. Legal rates
are provided for. '2..''4 .5l.5s
! DR.. S. H. Olsen rendered his resig-
nation as coroner and same was &C.
copied. DR.. Olsen was appointed
county physician at an agreed price
of $3.50 per year. :s-.5.: : )
A safe cabinet was. purchased for
I the office of the county surveyor, a
map file was ordered for the register
Of deeds, and typewriter desk was
purchased for the clerk of court. :: !
On motion J. C. Borden was hired
to supply duplicates of the tax list,
same to be left at the various banks
of the county, at an agreed price Of
SIS. 49, .~~sy...zss
No other business came up for con-
sideration and after acting on grist
of bills the board adjourned. The
next meeting will be held on March 6.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Ida 'Runsten,

Ida Runsten succumbed to tubercu-
losis at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. O.. Runsten, northeast of
the village, Sunday, after an illness
of years duration, at the age of 20
years. Funeral services were con-
Quoted Monday by Rev. S. Johnson,
and interment was in Oak Knoll GEM
etery
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
VOLUME XXI NO. 2

at this time, will be over 500 miles and
this means that. the dogs comprising
the teams entering must be trained
thoroughly for the great endurance
test
Drivers of these races must often.
exhibit as great feats Of endurance
as do their faithful animals for the
race is a go-as-you-please event. The
drivers of the Alaskan races have been
known to continue for days and nights
without sleep and with very little
food. -, t.,. go.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
TOOK HIS DEFEAT KEENLY
Former North Dakota Official Com
/ nnits Suicide.

Bismarck, N. D., JAM 3.-H. r.
Berndt, states attorney for two terms
and defeated in the recent election by
r. b. McCurdie, shot and killed him
self in front of the courthouse here.
Friends describe dependency over his
defeat<as the cause for his act
Berndt, struggling under the weight
of two heavy suitcases containing Of
fee records to be delivered to his sue
cessor, stopped directly in front Of
the courthouse, pulled an army pistol
from his coat and shot himself
through the heart, dying instantly.
He is survived by his widow and
several children.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
MARKET IS FIRMER
Local Spud Prices Advance the First
of the Week Receipts Are
Extremely Light.
Chicago and Eastern IT'S Are
StrongerNo of to ]
Growers and SIR, ] ]

The local potato market has be-
come more firm during the last few
days, and farmers are again hauling
tubers to market. The receipts have
not been what might be termed heavy,
due no doubt to the miserable; condi-
ton of the roads. Prices advanced
the first of the week, and from $1.15
to $1.25 is being paid for eating stock.
Triumphs are bringing from $1.4O to
$1.45. The feeling on the local mar,
ket is much better, with prices now
higher than for several weeks. If
road conditions improve brisk move.
ment is expected.
The Chicago potato market followed
the frmer tone that developed last
week by additional strength gained
early this week, which advanced the
price levels on offerings from all sec
tions.- - .'-.e.t>.
The demand has been good, but not
active. Operators anticipate an i'm
proved inquiry the coming week be-
cause Of the interest shown in the sit
uation the past few days in spite Of
the fact that it was in the midst of
the holidays >and the bulk of attention
was naturally directed to holiday
lines. Local trade has. been fair and
the call coming from the outside has
shown some improvement.
The small volume of. arrivals was
the principal factor in the strength
which developed. The weather
throughout producing sections has
been very; severe the past two, weeks,
which resulted in the cessation of eff,
forts to load out stocks. This was
especially true in Michigan, Wiscon>
sin, Minnesota and the Dakotas, where
the temperature ranged lower than in
any December for number of years.
Because Of this condition which pre-.
vailed the arrivals from those states
were limited last week. e s.sa.
Conditions are boxing Up il the
l1;saSt also, aid tIIe strongest { potato
market that New. York has had pre-
vailed last week. And the, same was
true all over tie east including the
! shipping sections: .-.. - %a
Up in Maine, in Aroostook county,
the shippers were paying the farmers
| 81 per 165-pound barrel but they were
getting very little stock, as most Of
the potatoes shipped from there were
coming out of the warehouses. The
shippers were quoting $1.75 a $1.80
per bushel delivered at Harlem river,
but stock was not easy to get at the
inside figure. Maine Central Railroad
shippers were quoting the same prices
delivered in New York and what few
potatoes they were getting from the
farmers were costing them from $1.45
ia $3.50 station. s~~..- =ss-:.-
In New York state there was very
little doing. The shippers were pay.
ing the farmers $1.55 a SLIGO at load.
ing station and were getting $1.70 a
SITS per bushel delivered New York.
Stocks are very light on Long Is.
land. The farmers are holding their
potatoes at $1.78 per bushel loaded
on the cars, and Long Island potatoes
are selling in the yards in New York
at about Sc per 100 pound bulk.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04

Harry F. Pratt takes this means to
express his sincere thanks to the good
people of Zimmerman and Princeton
who extended aid and words of SYM
pathy to him in his recent bereave-
ment. Words fail to convey the
depth Of his appreciation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Wow!

Of course the men and women who
are boycotting eggs and other farm
products have no idea that their ac-
ton tends to injure the farmers Of
the country. AS matter of fact it is
not Of record that the boycotters ever
had an idea of anything or any kind.
Packer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Mrs. T. W. Thomson

Mrs. T. w. Thompson of Glendorado
passed. away at the Northwestern
hospital on the 21st ult., after a
lingering illness. ,--.......@..- r.. -;
: Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Gulerud from the family resi-
dence on December 26, at p. M, and
were largely attended. Many beauti-
full floral offerings were in eyii2 Nice
The pail bearers were Olof Anderson
Z. D. Larson, S. Kitti1son, Ole Rogers
Edward Anderson and Abraham Alb
rahamson. IT,
Deceased, whose maiden name wa:
Elsie Rusness, was born in Wage
Guldbrandsdalen, Norway, Februar,
6, 1871. She came to America in 1889
Eand was married to T. w. Thompson
on June 80, 1898. =. :.
Besides the husband she leaves tw
daughters and son, viz: Agnes
Grace and Earl. Her mother, Mrs
Anna BUSINESS; two sisters, Miss Ros
and Mrs. F. A. Walters, and tw
brothers, John and Lewis, also sur
vive her. H.. 49,. : =.
Mrs Thompson was ever active i
social and church affairs, up to tn
time Of her last illness, and she viii
E,be greatly missed in the .Glendorad
community.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04

in 1886, leaving a son, Orvie B., who
wasIraised by his grandmother.
Mrs. Pratt was a kindly lady, and
was beloved by all who knew her.
AS a neighbor she was ever consider
ate, and as wife and mother was all
that could be desired. Long will her
memory be cherished by large circle
Of friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04

nor all the members and Senators
arose and applauded vigorously. The
message was not overly long, was
well delivered, and covered several i'm.
portant subjects, including recon-
mendations for complete topograph-
ical survey Of the state, a better
drainage system, public health, etc.
The governor referred only Indirectly
to temperance legislation in the fol-
lowing words:
During recent years certain pro-
posed constitutional amendments, such
as those pertaining to the prohibition
Of the sale Of Intoxicating liquors and
to the granting of the rights Of fran
chise to wolhen, have been discussed
in your Legislative campaigns and have
been up for consideration in this body
Under the Constitution, you alone have
the power to- determine the question of
their submission to the people. The
executive is given neither the right tc
approve nor to veto your action in
this regard. If, under such condi-
tiot 5, his opinion should be considered
ma erial, I wish to say that my past
attitude on these questions is well
known and, since becoming Governor
I have made no change in my position
relative thereto.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
Library Report at Beginning of 1917.

Library Report at Beginning of 1917.
The Prinr eton public library opened
to the pubic on December 16,wlth
146 books on the shelves. The ' entire re
equipment Of cards, hrecords, stamps
ETC., was state library standard. On
january 1, 1917, the library w s n Y
the following conditions: s M Sss@2 i. ).
No. of library agreements signed: ~
No. of library cards issued 81
NO. OF DOCKS ut 20
No. of books library Lao
No. OF books not yet listed ~
Total No. of b ks on hard 30
ss The readil table is used about live
hours per day, and it is growing in
popularity. A few newspaper and
magazine SUI scriptions have been DO
.ated for the coming year, which will ga
add to the u&efulness Of this depart
4nent. q N.
5 l5 Inc lhe library VIII be increased in size,
4 ;n rpE 2some booNsl already promised are
expected to be $ ,,nt in SOON on
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04

ID know hi 'est say he is : IN!
~ ms word. J. b, 81
+ + + = '
Both branches of the legislature
/, >nvened promptly at noon Tuesday.
e senate was organized and ready
r business in a couple of hours. O..
Blomquist. of Spencer Brook, who
n S filing clerk of the senate last
ar was promoted to clerk this ses-
n and receives an Increased salary.
:. Blomquist is bright young man
d is popular with the Senator's
erman Hoflander of Company G is
e special protege of Sergeant-at-
rms Padden and attends to the
ain entrance to the senate chamber
, assistant argent-at-arms. Her.
an will be one Of the most popular
, aployees Of the senate.
Some of the farmer members of
house from the western and SOUTH
i sections of the state profess to
ieve that great things in the way
remedial legislation will be accom-
shed at this session, but judging
I'm the lineup on the speakership
hit the Minneapolis grain gamblers
, d elevator men have not much
use for uneasiness. r.
That tonnage tax measure will be
reduced early in the session is GER
n. If the measure is framed in
ch manner as to guard the inter-
IS of the political subdivisions in
itch the iron mines are located, and
the same time produce greater
.7enue for the state than is obtained
der the ad valorem system of tax
on it stands a good chance of be-
ming a law. At present the iron
mes are paying about $1,250,O0O in
ate taxes, and probably four times
much in local taxes.
]. i. j Il
c. I. McNair of Cloquet has been re-
appointed a member Of the highway
nmission by Governor Burnquist.
-. McNair is an excellent man for.
ne position. I am of the opinion
nat the law will be changed this win
en- and that one salaried commits
iyner, who will be on the job all the
in1e, will take the place Of the pres
!, t commissioners III "A
]. j. +
Today, Wednesday, at noon both
j inches Of the legislature met in Joint
invention in the hall Of the house
representatives to listen to Cover
or Burnquist's inaugural address.
he hall was densely crowded and the
.slleries were packed. Chief Justice
,rown impressively administered the
Z tn Of office to the governor. When
i taaker Parker introduced the Cover
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-04
A II RI IS ELECTED
'aker Of the Minnesota House
Governor Delivered Inaugural
Address Yesterday.
Their House Will Get Down to Bust
ness Until Committees Have
Been Appointed.

!. st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 3, 1916.
\ p to 8 p. m. last Saturday things
e coming Charley Warmers way
D ne speakership fight. He had
/ ut 45 votes pledged. The support
OF Magnus Johnson had agreed to
re to him after the first ballot, and
|, was confidently expected that the
fire Third district delegation, with
possible exception of two men
Id be for him after Swenson had
led out. The opposition became
perate. They knew that something
to be done, and done quickly, and
.ething was done. The Ramsey
\ nty delegation, all but three OF
m, declared for Parker; the Third
riot delegation followed suit, and
| n at 6 p. m. the battle was over
Warner knew it was useless tc
5inue the fight. He acted the part
! man and rendered his congratu-
! IONS to his successful rival.
!! + +
ust as said last week the OPPOSE
! / to Mr.. Warner raised the "wet'
+ "dry" issue and attempted t.
nd him as the "wet" candidate
ely for the purpose of discreditin1
with the temperance members
n. undoubtedly have majority O.
at or ten in the house. Yet SOM
the Wettest of the "wets" had al
ing been Mr.. Parker's most siren
US supporters, and it was the "wet'
.msey county and Third distric'
Legations that finally put hin
ross.
I 49, J. j. j.
Political post mortems are neither
oftable nor interesting. Mr.. Par
r is a decent sort of a fellow anC
Il make an average speaker. He
5 promised to give the farmers 4an6
'erybodyy. else square deal and tt use
ID know hi#$ 'est say he is i III
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