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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Old John BursIev.

AS one from the dead old John
Bursley dropped into the Union office
last Saturday as saucy, fat and talka-
tive as ever. John has been in the
state of Washington since 1911, and
we were sorry to learn his wife died
there last May.
Mr.. Bursley is a veteran of the civil
war, having enlisted as volunteer in
the Fourth Mimi Inf. when it was
organized and was member of the
regiment when it was mustred out in
1865. The regiment participated in
many hard-fought battles and has a
splendid record, and John Bursley con-
tributed his full share toward the max
ing of that record.
After the war Mr.. Bursley settled in
Santiago, Sherburne county, where he
resided for many years, and was well
known to all the old settlers Of Prince
ton and vicinity. He never accumulat-
ed any great amount of this worlds
goods, was somewhat radical in his
views, but had many warm friends,
especially among the old soldiers the
late c. H. Rines was one Of his partic-
ular friends.
Mr.. Bursley has been on earth for
more than three score years and ten
and is still hale and hearty. He ex-
poets to return to Washington and
spend the remainder Of his days in the
soldiers home at Orchard in that
state. The best wishes of his Prince
ton friends will accompany him. May
his last days be pleasant and serene,
and if there is ''better land" beyond
the "great DIVIDE" may the loyal old
veteran be allotted choice corner lot
facing south and east.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Lyceum Entertainment Course. ,

Lyceum Entertainment Course.
Under the auspices of the Methodist
church five first-class numbers will be
given, as follows:
. November 21, p. M, Hon. Thomas
D. Schall, Washington, D. c., on "Why
We Are at War;" The goddess of lib
erty holding Old Glory together with
America, will be thrown on the screen
and sung by the audience.
The other numbers will follow one a
month: Mrs. Nell Cole Lutzi, Scandi-
navian dialect reader, of Minneapolis
DR.. R. B. Kester, Of Minneapolis, lee
ture, "Sunny Jim and Chilly Bill"
home talent play, MADAME Jarley's
Waxworks;" DR.. w. E. J. Gratz, St.
Paul, lecture.
Course tickets: Adults, 81; chill
dren, so cents. Single admission
Adults, rs cents; children, Is cents.
Tickets may be had at both drug
stores and Mrs. Ewing's Music
store. 47-1c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Letter From Lieutenant Morton.

ACCCCA OHl hICuCCIldNC NlOI IOus
Following are extracts from letter
received by Hon. R. P. Morton from
Camp Cody, N. M, Nov. 5.
Dear Father:
The beans are all spilled again and
there are more changes in the regi-
ment. There have been some new
officers appointed and Cutter goes to
the headquarters company of this regi-
ment as balloon observer. Kalkman
is in the headquarters company and is
also a balloon observer.
The headquarters company of regi-
ment Of artillery is made up of one
captain, nine first lieutenants and
seven second lieutenants. They are all
in charge of some special feature OF
!, the information department such as
airplane observers, balloon observers
radio men, telegraph men, etc.
Herman Hofflander is with the same
battery. I am with E battery. Tom
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Boy Scouts Benefit.

The Boy Scouts are still in need Of
funds and would appreciate your at
tendance at their "hard-time" dance
at the armory on the evening of
November %. Dance tickets, SO cents.
The following fines will be imposed:
For scouts wearing white collars, 3
cents; creased pants, 2 cents; f1ashy
neckties, 2 cents; ladies with silk
dresses, 5 cents; with silk waists, 8
cents; jewelry, S cents; silk hose, q
cents; shined shoes, 2 cents. Music by
Cafarella orchestra.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Food Pledge Cards.

Food pledge cards have been placed
in most of the homes in this county by
the school children. There are, how
ever, a few families which are not
represented in the schools. Last Sun.
day an endeavor was made to reach
these families by distributing the
cards in the churches. After being
signed, the cards should be returned
to the pastor Of the church or should be
mailed directly to the federal food adj
ministrator for Minnesota, Mr.. A. D.
Wilson, State Farm School, ST. Paul
MINI.
The pledge on these cards is not
very specific, but every housewife who
has signed it has promised to carry
out the directions and advice Of the
food administrator in the conduct of
her household insofar as circum-
stances permit. The food administra-
tor has asked each housewife to at
tempt. to serve at least wheatless, ID
inca C1CSS, d1lO IL WdSCOl6SS meals. II
she .conscientiously adheres to her
pledge, she must strive to meet this
request.
The women in the churches have
also been asked to report each Sunday
the number Of meatless, wheatless and
wasteless meals served in their homes
during the week. Reports were re-
ceived from approximately 16 per cent
of the families represented in the
Methodist church last Sunday. Of the
reports received, the average number
of wheatless, meatless and wasteless
meals were 10, IA and FL respectively
A much larger percentage of the peo-
pile should respond next Sunday. --z>- .
: If you have not signed pledge card,
do SO at once. If it were not necessary
to save the meat, wheat, sugar and
fats, you would not be asked to do
so. The movement for the conserva-
ton Of these foods deserves your sup
port. Fall into line. CD.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Judge Nye Writes From France.

Most of the people of Mile Laos
county, are aware of the fact that
Judge Nye of our district court very
early Joined the army, but many OF
them may not know that Judge Nye
is, and for some time has been, in
active service in France.
However, Mr.. Mcmillan, county
chairman of the Y. M. C. A. war work
fund, has just received a letter from
Judge Nye somewhere in France
Among other things Judge Nye writes
''There is a lot Of hard work ahead OF
our armies, but I believe when they
have once given an account of them
selves no one at home will have oc-
casion to doubt their efficiency or their
courage"
Referring to the people at home who
are actively supporting such move,
ments as company funds, Liberty
bonds, Red Cross and Y. M. C. A
funds, Loyalty meetings, etc., Judge
Nye continues, ut is such people who
are helping the cause along which will
make the work here effective. W.
shall, am sure, have the support OF
all right-minded people at home. Ger.
tainly Mile Laos county is on the mar
in this war and we are proud of what
she has done, although judging from
the people of my acquaintance there
l could expect nothing less"
This letter arriving in the midst Of
the Y. M. C. A. war work fund drive
is most opportune, as it gives our PEG.
pie an opportunity of justifying Judge
Nye's faith in them by liberal contribu.
ton to the fund.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Fire at SiOblOm & BlOcker's.

At 1880 on Sunday morning fire
Quilted the back part of Sjoblom &
Blocker's meat market and practically
ruined the furniture of the Pierson
family in the second story. The
Persons, who were III bed at the time,
narrowly escaped being trapped.
Had it not been for the quick work
Of the fire department the laundry
and numerous other dry old frame
buildings in the neighborhood would
doubtless have gone up in smoke.
The meat market property was in
sured but Pierson carried no insurance
on his furniture.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
A Generous RESPONSE.

The money realized from the sale
of potatoes turned in so far during the
potato campaign and the money given
directly amounts to $140.30. Some
are giving most generously: The
sum grows steadily as the news
reaches the farmers of the different
districts. That it has not grown more
rapidly is due to the fact that com
paratively few farmers are marketing
their potatoes now. The farmers in
the territory tributary to Princeton
can always be depended upon to stand
back of any good movement, and can
one find a more worthy movement
than that of the noble Red Cross
society?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
ROAD BIDS OPENED
Commissioners Are Considering Bids
for the Construction of Forty
Miles of State Road.
A Representative of the Federal Food
Administration Explains Agri-
cultural Agent System.

The board of county commissioners
met on Wednesday to considerproposals
for the construction of 40 miles of
state road, known as minnesota Fed
eral Aid Project No. g."
Seventeen bids were received and
Wednesday afternoon was consumed
in reading them. The board adjourned
until II o'clock this Thursday morn
ing and the disposition of the road
matter will in all probability consume
the greater part Of the day.
The following officials were present
at the opening of the bids by County
Auditor Doane: George c.. Scales,
United States senior engineer; C. M.
Babcock, state highway commissioner;
John H. Mullen, deputy state highway
commissioner; O. L. Kipp, state divi-
sion engineer; and Jas. Gray, district
engineer.
Mr.. Leland, representing the feder-
al food administrator in Minnesota,
addressed a small number of farmers
in the court room on the matter of ap-
pointing an agricultural agent for
Mile Laos county. The federal gov
eminent is urging the appointment Of
an agent of this sort in every
county in the United States.
Eighteen hundred dollars is available
for each county provided a farm
bureau association is organized with
at least 200 members and a fund of
$500 is raised for each Of two years,
or until the close of the war. The
plan has been inaugurated so that as
much food as possible may be raised
during that period. A temporary or
ganization was effected with c.. L.
Jump president and Prof. Updegraf
secretary. These men will proceed to
organize permanent farm bureau
association.
The membership fee is $3.50 per
year. In Princeton village subscrip-
tions may be paid to R. P. Morton at
his office. He has a supply Of official
blanks.
Mr.. Leland explained the PROPOSE
ton to the county commissioners and
they adopted the following resolution:
"That assurance is hereby given
than an appropriation Of $1,000 will be
made for the support of county agent
work in Mile Laos county for one year,
and that like sum will be appropriate
ed for the second year, provided a
county farm bureau association is or
gained and a fund Of at least $500
is raised for each of two years to
apply on said work."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
tary, and Grover Umbehocker treas

tary, and Grover Umbehocker treas
urer.
A committee consisting of w. c..
Doane, Prof. Hayes and H. A. Gar
rison was appointed to draw up the
constitution and bylaws for the drill
team. -~ a
The drill team, after organization,
elected Henry Shockley instructor and
a uniform consisting of tan mechanics
combination suits was agreed upon.
These suits can be obtained at any
clothing store
The meetings for drill will be every
Tuesday evening between 8 and g.
o'clock and new members can join any
time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
VIM. Norman Killed on Iron RANGE

William Norman, who lived near
Mllaca, was killed in an accident on
the Iron Range Monday evening. The
young man was drafted with the first
10 from Mile Laos county, but failed
to receive the notice that was sent him
until several days later. When he did
receive it he reported at Princeton but
then substitute had been sent in his
place. So it was decided that under
the circumstances he could await the
next draft, and he returned to the
range and his former job of engineer
was given to him. William was no
Stacker, but ready at any time to
serve his country, and it is a pity his
life was thus cut off.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
State School Aid May Be Held Up.

It is Indicated that payment Of ap-
proximately $3,70O,OOO of state aid due
the public schools may be delayed until
January because Of litigation which
may not be disposed of until that time.
The total includes approximately ST.
100000 of current aid now involved in
a mandamus proceeding and $1,O7O, 900
of deficits in 1915 and 1916 aid, which
is the subject Of an injunction order
granted by the Ramsey county district
court and now before the supreme
court on an appeal by the state.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
CAMP CODY LETTER
Soldiers at the Cant0nment Buy
a. $2,3OO,80O Worth of Second
Liberty Loan Bonds.
Several National Army Men From
Princeton Arrive and Are We'll
coined With Martial Music.
Special to the Union:

Special to the Union:
Camp Cody, Deming, N. M. Nov.
8.-The usual military routine has
been uninterrupted the past week, and
officers and men have been going
at speed-limit pace. The supply
company has also been kept moving
and the past week has been a busy
one for US. Goodly quantities of ra-
tons, forage and wood have been
moved.
The returns of the Liberty loan
showed that Cody led all national
guard camps Our total was $780,
$780, The 125th field artillery failed to
land first place, but the regiment was
up near the top.
Copies Of Secretary McAdoo's
speech on the new government insur-
ance plan have been distributed in the
camp, and the men are certainly in
terested in the proposition. Insurance
at a very low rate is offered soldiers
and sailors in amounts of from one to
ten thousand dollars. Insurance re-
places the pension system, and it is
an Improvement in many ways. Every
soldier can afferd to, and should, take
advantage of the generous opportunity
offered by the government. In fact
no soldier can afford to pass it up.
Several national army men from
Princeton have arrived and G. Mag
CART, John Patten, George Schurrer
and VIM. Drinkall are among those
who have looked us up. The drafted
men are treated we'll upon their ar
rival, and are always met by one or
more military bands. They find their
tents already pitched and hot meal
awaiting them. Those from Princeton
appear contented. Maggart is for
mer national guard man, and the
others now know that reveille oil is not
on the market, and that the guard line
is not portable; also that the company
front needs no glass. They are passing
the "rookie" stage. ~--...-~r
Wednesdays and Saturdays are field
days, and football and baseball teams
clash in all sections Of the camp. Bat
terry A has crackerjack of a football
team, and the supply company expects
to be represented on the gridiron soon.
Jos. Trunk, Jack Schmidt, Geo. An
derson, Jack Toleen, H. Rust and
Floyd Erickson are among the former
G men trying out for the team.
The batteries are to use the cannon
of the 10th regiment for drill pur-
poses and may not be fully equipped
in this camp. Drill is proceeding salts
factorily.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Organization Formed.

On Tuesday evening at the armory,
meeting was called to organize a
drill squad of the home guard and a
basketball team. Henry Shockley was
appointed temporary chairman and
explained the purpose for which the
meeting was called. Henry Avery
was elected president, Henry Shockley
vice president, j. H. Hoffman secre-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
Fatally Crushed bv Auto.


AS a result Of having been run over
by an automobile at Foreston on We'd
nesday evening of last week, Peter
Johnson died at the Northwestern hos
pital on Friday night. His spinal COL
umn was fractured and he sustained
numerous other injuries. He is sur
vived by his wife.
1t appears that Mr.. Johnson was
crossing the street when the machine
crashed into him and passed over his
body. The driver Of the car, instead
of stopping, put on more speed and
left town in northerly direction. He
was pursued by citizens in automo-
biles, but in the darkness he made his
escape. There were no lights on his
machine.
County Attorney Myron and Deputy
Sheriff Yotten both went on a tour Of
investigation, going to Foreston, Ron
neby and other points, but the only
clue they had to work on was that the
machine was Ford, some saying it
was 1913 model and others a 1917.
AS these cars are so numerous in the
north at this time in consequence of
it's being the big game season, it was
an utter impossibility to detect the
culprit. 1t is hoped, however,, that
evidence will be found which will re-
suit in bringing the scoundrel to JUS
tice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
TABLE STOCK DROPS
Shortage of Cars Principal Reason
for Slump in Price of the s.
Eating Varieties.
Local Men Unable to Fill Foreign
Orders for Lack of Trans
pOrtation Facilities.

Prices quoted in the Union last
Thursday for eating Cor table) stock
remained steady until Monday, anc
then there was a decided downward
tendency-a drop Of about rs cents
per cwt. throughout the quality
range. Burbanks and Russets went tc
$1.25 @ $1.3O, and there seemed yes
terday, when this story was written, tc
be indications of a further reduction
The prices for Triumphs, Ohios and
Rose, classed as seed stock, as well
as Cobblers have undergone no change
last weeks quotations prevailing.
Shortage of cars is the greatest diff
iculty with which warehousemen now
have to contend. Orders from outside
points have been Hanging fire" fo1
several weeks because of this short
age-it has been impossible for buyers
to send potatoes to their destination
Hence warehouses are congested
with sacked potatoes waiting an op-
portunity to ship in order to fill these
outstanding orders. These sacked po-
tatoes take up much space, as they are
placed in the bins and thus preclude
these bins from being filled with
"loose" stock.
At the present time the demand for
potatoes in foreign (by this we mean
distant) markets is particularly light
"a large falling off in demand for
carload lots is reported from the prin-
cipal potato-buying centers. This is
attributed to heavy consignments of
frozen stock shipped in to the big CEN
tiers.
This situation will, however, equal
ize itself provided the frozen potatoes
standing on track in Chicago and other
cities are disposed of and the cars re-
leased for utilization in other locali-
ties.
A few boxcars have been received
here, but they were risky propositions,
even with Innings, to send south. How
ever, several Of the buyers have man
aged to cover the distance, without de-
terioration of stock. Refrigerators for
the past week have been an unknown
quantity in Princeton, and this condi-
ton has caused much inconvenience.
Receipts at the warehouses are light,
probably due to the slump in table
stock. Farmers do not care to bring
in their potatoes when the market is
low, especially at this time of the year,
when most Of them have stored their
stock in their cellars.
Beyond a doubt potatoes will sell at
price largely above today's quota
lions ere spring arrives. This is not
a prediction, but certainty. For this
mornings Thursday prices see the
market report on another page.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
The Foxy Mr.. Jobbles.

"Mr. Jobbles has to go down town
nearly every night and work in the
Office" said Mrs. Jobbles, with sigh.
"Are you sure he goes to the office ?"
asked Mrs Doppel suspiciously. r
"Oh, yes. l call up the office every
half hour or so and the night watch
man always says he's there but is too
busy to come to the phone.''- Birming-
ham Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-15
New Thumb Prints

Sherlock Holmes was taking holt
day.
AN, my dear Watson" he said, as
ne sat down to breakfast at his board
ing house, Il see we have q new cook!''
How do you make that out ?" asked
DR.. Watson.
There are different thumb prints on
the plates" replied the great detec-
tive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08
The Wallace Prize Contest

The annual Wallace Prize contest
on extemporaneous. public Speaking
open to members Of the: :senio. class
!. of the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary near this city, was held in the
Chapel of the Episcopal High School,
through the kind permission of the
Principal, A: r. Hoxton, ESQ, on Fri
day night last.
The contestants were Mes:srs.
Thomas Moore Brown, of the diocese
of Pittsburgh, Pa, Frederick D.
Goodwin, "A. NJ, Of the diocese OF
Virginia. John Lloyd, B., A. of the
diocese of Virginia, and Edward p
Wroth. B. A., of the diocese of
Maryland. The judges were the
Rev. William ]. Morton, rector OF
Christ Church, and Mr.. Edward 5
Leadbeater, of this city, DIR. Harry,
man, .organist of the Seminary
Chapel, and Messrs. John Daniel and
Grigsby shackelford, Of the Eplsco'
pal High School.
The subject appointed by the fac
ulty for the contest was THE Nee
essary characteristics of the pres
ent day minister" The confess was
one of the best that has taken place
The senior classes of the Seminary
and the judges reported through
their chairman. the Rev. Mr.. Merton
that each of the contestants were
voted for. But the honors fell t'
Messrs. Brown and Goodwin. Mr.
Goodwin receiving the first prize ant
Mr.. Brown the secon'.
Notwithstanding The inclemency O
tbs night there was good attend
ave- from the Seminary and sevcra
from the High School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08
Anthracite Coal for Summer Delivery

We have made our prices on
ANTHRACITE for delivery between
this time and September 1st, 1917,
and will be very glad to submit them
to our customers on application.
These prices, however, will apply
only on such Coal as we may be able
to secure at the present basis OF
prices to US and on the present
freight rates and on such coal as
we will be able to deliver between
this time and September Ist, 1917
and all orders will have to be entered
with this understanding.
We will deliver orders in the order
in which they are received, so far as
this may prove practical.
Owing to our own increased cCs1
of operation, we are maintaining tht
present prices at reduced profit tt
us and, therefore, we want our Gus
toners to thoroughly understand tha
any increase in the cost of coal OF
freight cannot be absorbed by us.
We feel that conditions in the Goa
trade make it wise to take as mucl
coal as possible during the summer
months and we strongly urge on
trade to put their ordrs on file wit
us at the earliest date.
W. A. SMOOT & CO, Inc.
May s, 1917.