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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Come in and let us show you
our line of silk dress shirts. The
patterns and styles are the very
latest and will please you at the
prices we ask, $3.50 to $500.
Standard Lima beans, fine
flavor and ready to eat, 2 cans
for rs cents.
Webster Brand Pears in syrup.
The quality is right at this price,
2 for IS cents.
Standard corn and peas is still
2 cans for rs cents and cost more
to buy now. Better get busy and
put in a supply. .
Largest size Sunkist oranges
now As cents a dozen.
Dill Pickles, very finest quail
! ty, at 10 cents per quart.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Values up to $500 in mems
hats at $1.15. This lot contains
a variety of styles, and you can
find hat that will please you.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
SINCLAIR LIKELY CHOICE
HE Election to Lead Chamber Of
Commerce Probable.

Unless a dark horse candidate 10
brought forward at the last minute,
there seems to be little doubt that
A Leftwich Sinclair will be chosen
president. Of the Washington Cham
DER OF Commerce at the annual eIec-
tion OF officers next Tuesday evening.
President P. T. Moran's second .ern
expires at that time. and it is an I'M
written rule that no one is to serve
more than two terms. To date no
other name has been mentioned for
the office than that of Mr.. Sinclair.
A notice OF the nomination of Mr..
Sinclair has been posted on the bulle-
tin board of the Chamber for the
past ten days, and is signed by the
following prominent members of the
organization: James +. Oyster, Wash
ington Topham, William F. GUIDE,
Robert n. Harper, W. T. Galliher, Carl
A. Droop, c. L. Howser, Benjamin w.
Guy, Henry II. Classic, Albert Schulz
tets, Lewis J. Battle, and J.. F. Slaven.
Another candidate whose election
seems assured is Frank c. Stewart,
president of the Stewart Business Col
lege, for a member OF the board of
directors.
The monthly meeting OF the board
OF directors OF the Chamber is to be
held tomorrow evening.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
MOVIES PUPILS INCENTIVE
Reward for Scholarship 10 Admis-
.ion to Picture Show.

Motion z pictures : have assumed a
new suiss In Columbus. Ohio. wherS
they are daily Iappesring' as rewards
for scholars who get their lessons
correctly. The Grandview School has
SGT a new fashion in pedagogy by
rewarding pupils who do their les
sons CORRECTLY instead Of Furnishing
those who do not.
The reward that is given the Grand
view pupil who succeeds during the
day is a certificate that entities him
to admission to tie motion picture
show staged in the school auditorium.
The incentive to the pupils to- do good
work has had such effect that an
average OF $50 is. maintained in the
picture, show out Of a total number of
pupils Of 2S9. -....s.....
The motion picture is not the only
innovation at this school. however.
Small children are permitted to bring
their pets and playthings to school
with them play with during the re-
cess times and IL is no uncommon
sight to have a dozen or more cats
and dogs In the play yard with the
children.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
SAYS CORD KILLED
WIFE OF BROKER
Physician Testifies Strangling
Caused Death Of Mrs.
Small.

osSIPEE, n. H, Jan. 2.-Mrs. Flor
ence Arlene Small was strangled to
death by a cord drawn tightly around
her neck, DR.. Edwin W. Hodsdon tes-
titled yesterday in the trial OF her
husband, Frederick L. Small, Boston
broker, who is accused of the murder
DIR, Hodsdon declared. that Small had
wept and urged that search be
made OF the ruins Tor IFS wife's body
- smsIi. cried as the DOCTOR rehearsed
tualdents. Of, the formers visit to the
burned dwelling, Dr. dodsdon quoted
small as having said to him at the
time Of, the fIrets, "a.
Send fss the coroner and nave
him get some men and search for my
wafe,s body. There Is $4,000 worth OF
diamonds and garnets, Any one VINO
finds them can, hsye them"
The charred' clothing taken from
The body was put in. evidence ana
dT;clossSd that resin had oesn sprink-
led In large quantities over the gar
mentsIfrsm the waist to the head.
DIR, Hodsdop, who performed the
autopsy, testified thst,the.blows upon
Mira smalits' head had mot caused
death, although they had cut the
SCALP. He declared that even the
bullet, which co1rsed downward from
fha. temple Ito the jaw, breaking the
b6ne:s did not produce injury 3suffiei-
eht, 10 have: killed the victim at once,
although she might have died from
this wound later.
:, Detectfves are searching in New
YORK city for Mrs. Laura n. Patter-
sbn Small, second wife OF Small, but
thus,far she has eluded them.
The second Mrs Small would be q
star witness. -sa''
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
WASHINGTON GETS
new 4,BIT PIECE
New Half Dollars Are Issued
to the Banks by Treas.
ury Today.


Introducing the new four-bit piece!
Bright. new and full Of joyful ,ttngle
Uncle sam threw up the paying tell
er's window with bang this morn
ing at o'clock and looked out on
an. expectant line Of waiting bank
messenger boys with Significant grips
in their hands. Straightway- he, began
dealing out the coins in exchange for
no less quantity. than S., however.
They can't give a man a new So
cent piece for two QUARTERS here at
the Treasury" an old Waterman said
because il they did every curiosity
seeker and coin collector in Wash
ington would be here, We leave that
for the banks. which. will put the new
coin in circulation today
Ii ArtistIe Piece.
The 50-cent piece issued today is
more artistic than, the old one. On
the heads. side there is a thiply clad
lady walking along with a1ithe ster,
with her right hand >outstretched and
holding in the hoHo+ OF her: left arp
an olive branch. over her right shout
der hangs. the Stars and Stripes. Dhe
background is-made up Of the setting
sun. and In God We Trust" Above
the-lady,s-head is the word Liberty"
printed in letters far enough apart to
form semI-circle around the: top
edge Of the coin. At the bottom is
the date.
On the tails" side Of the coin Is
an eagle, just about to ny. The eagle
is perched on en- olive branch, or
something which looks very much
like The olive branch. He is looking
with fierce eyes toward the words ..E
Pluribus Unum" directly in front 'of
him. Across the top of the coin is
printed United States Of America, "
and at the bottom, Half Dollar"
+ New Quarters Coming.
The new silver quarters will be put
into circulation in about two weeks,
it has been stated 1t was planned
to put both coins in circulation be-
fore the Christmas holiday season be-
gan, but unprecedented demand. fQ.
subsidiary coin all over the. country,
together with the exhaustion of Ger.
tain appropriations. It is stated,
slowed down. the coinage of the new
money appre -iably.
The new coins were issued from
sUbtreasuries all over the country to-
day. simultaneously with the Issuance
in Washington
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
HIGH OFFICERS TO RETIRE
Generals Scott and Bliss Reach Age
Limit This Year.

The two highest offices in the army
general staff will be vacated by the
retirement this year Of Mai. Gen
Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, and Mai
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss. assistant chief
of stan and chief of the mobile di
vision. General Scott will reach the
statutory age OF retirement September
=: and General Bliss will retire the
last day of the year, December 81.
Brig. Gen. Ernest A. Darlington, in
spector general of the army, will be
the FIRST officer to retire for age dug
ing this year. He will go on the re
tired list February 20. Brig. Gen
Thomas F. Davis, who will retire May
s. is the only other general officer
who will leave the active list during
the year.
There are no retirements for age
this year in the navy or marine corps
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
WEATHER DELAYS
WORK ON STREETS
Late Passage Of D. C. Budget
Helped Retard Improve
ments, Officials Say.
WORK NEAR CENTRAL HIGH
Restricting of Streets Around
New Building Is Nearly
Completed.

Unusual weather conditions and de-
lay In the passage OF the District ap-
preparation bill are responsible, OF.
ncials Of the Engineer Department
say, for siownsss IA the recent work
OF street i:nprovsusntI. -
The. appropristions this year were
not available until September /. The
fail working SEASON usually lasts until
December %, but this year early
frosts and storms called halt about
December /. Considering the number
OF working days, however, the con-
tractors, It was said, have made good
progress. Work on the resurfacing
OF Rhode Island avenue between Sew
enteelth street and Connecticut ave
nue.. which was begun October 20. has
practically been completed.
lNear Central High school
With the exception or Thirteenth
street the work of surfacing with as
phalt the streets surrounding the new
Central High School has been com.
plesed. II is expected Thirteenth
street will be opened for traffic with
ID few days The work was done by
the Crawford Paving Company at .
cost of $4,000. 1t was begun pc
tober IA.
Pennsy1yania, avenue, southeast,
from Fifteenth street to the Pennsyl-
vsnis avenue bridge has been sur
faced with asphalt. The Crawford
Paving Company were the contrac-
tors. The work was begun October
20. f,'-o-~1 80
Replaced with Asphalt.
The granite block pavement in
First street southwest, between Mary
land avenue and Canal street, has
been replaced with asphalt at a cost
Of s6,70c.
Work has practically been COM
pleted on the paving with asphalt OF
Champlain avenue, from Florida ave
nue. to Kalorama road The cost OF
the Improvement was $4,000.
Plans are being made in the Of
fee of the engineer OF highways for
replacing. the granite blocks in B
street northwest, between Seventh
ana Twelfth streets, with durex
blocks and asphalt. The work will
be done in the spring.
H
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
NO LIVES LOST ON PENNsY
Railroad Has Clean Record for
Fourth Consecutive Year

The fourth consecutive year in
which no passenger lost his life on
the Pennsylvania railroad, has been
completed. according to a statement
of S. c. Long, general manager, In a
letter to the employees of the company.
That such a record could be made,
Mr.. Long said. was due to the c.
operation and loyalty OF the employees
OF the road. The employees are heart
lily commended in an open letter from
Mr.. Long to all division headquarters.
The Pennsylvania is said TO have
carried more passengers and freight
the past twelve months than ever be-
fore in its history.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
MISS LEE eREETs VETERANS
Daughter Of General at Reception
to Ex-confederate Soldiers.

Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter OF
Gen. Robert E. Lee, was the central
figure at the New Year reception
given by District OF Columbia d.
vision, United Daughters OF the Con-
federacy yesterday. The reception,
given at Confederate Memorial Hall,
1922 Vermont avenue northwest, was
in honor of the veterans who wore
the gray from 1851 to 1866.
Miss. Lee assisted Mrs. James E.
Mulcare, president OF the local d.
vision, and the score OF other South
ern women in receiving more than 500
callers during the day.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02

out, that Rowland spent more than
the law allows. and that he failed 70
include all his expenses In HIS state
ment. He asks a recount. Tesias
was pledged 10 local eptisn sna ssss
hibitien.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
SWIM IN ICY WATER.

BRIGHTON BEACH, n. Y, Jan. a.
Seven men and four women of the
Polar Bear and Snowbirds' Club took
their first 1917 swim IN the icy waters
at the shore here. First in and out
was Miss Aida Cordes.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
5000 AFTER JOBS.

applications from 5000 job seekers
are on file with the Federal farm loan
beard. which is charged with the ad-
ministration OF the new rural credit
system. The best positions open for
appointment by the board are those
OF appraisers OF land on which farm
era desire loans. For these positions.
which will pay $4,000 year hundreds
OF real estate men from rural com
nunities are applicants.
The Washington times., 1917-01-02

o'clock. A mission also win be con-
dueted I'm connection with the revival
for the beneft es che eeiored poor
of the city. The rev: PF. .. Y. Will
bingham. of H,ehmend, Will assist n
the revival
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
EvANeELleTle sERvIcEs.

An evanseiIstIe eansPaisn, directed
By DIR. Simon 7, W, Drew, viii be
conducted this weeb at Cosmopolitan
Baptist Church. n and Ninth streets
The Washington times., 1917-01-02
CONTESTS ELECTION.

CLEARFIBLD, Pa. Jan. s.-W: E.
Tobias has instituted q contest Of the
election ef Charles q: Rowland In the
Twenty-Arst district: He Is q Deme-
erat and alleges that he was eehnted
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
Entertajns for Friends.

Miss Oral Currie of Chicago, who
was visiting here during the holidays,
entertained about forty Of her young
friends at dancing party at Odd Eel
lows hall last Friday evening. The
hall was tastily decorated for the oc-
casion, the color scheme being the red
and white of the Christmas season.
The evenings pleasure opened with a
grand march, led by Marvis German
and Edison Currie. A feature Of the
evenings entertainment was the dane
ing act, given by the hostess. Dress
ed in a gown of green silk, trimmed
with gold, and with golden wings. she
presented the "Firefly Dance" which
was enthusiastically received by all
those present. Punch, fancy candies
and cake were served thruout the eve
ming in the reception room. At a late
hour ice cream and cake were served.
The evening was spent in dancing.
music being furnished by Miss Ida
Hoglund at the piano and George Nc
Donald at the trap drums. Mrs. o.
car Larson, Mrs. Charles German and
Mrs. Currie assisted during the eve
ming.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
F|REmEN GIVEN
fine BANQUET;
Matter Of New Motor Truck and
, Apparatus Discussed By
Speakers.

Slxty-two participants sat at the
tables of the annual banquet to the
Willmar Fire Department given by
Chief c. c. Selvig and Assistant Chief
SyVert Benson last Friday night at
the Savoy Cafe. 1t was splendid
feast, succession Of good things that
tempted one to eat, and eat and eat.
Landlord and Mrs. Lambert and their
able assistants did themselves proud
the manner in which they prepar-
ed and put on this spread. It has
been the talk Of the city's fire fighters
and their guests ever since.
The occasion was one Of much
pleasure to all present. Music was
furnished by machine provided by
Miss Emma T. Johnson. At the close
the cigars were passed on his honor,
Mayor Wellin. Chief Selvig acted as
toastmaster and called upon several
for remarks. John Williams, one of
the earliest fremen Of the city, now
retired from the active list. among
other things, spoke about the work
lngs of the new system of automatic
NoAAo az ILC 11OAuoo VI LuS uT0lu6u III
case of fire, and made suggestions as
to how to get the best results from
the same. Mc. Ole L. Lien, one Of the
early f1remen, now a griZZled veteran,
was called on and made some reminis-
cent remarks about the first "arm-
strong" apparatus used at Willmar
and paid fine compliment to the
younger firemen who now have the
responsibility Of fighting fires in the
city. Attorney Charles Johnson made
an eloquent response when called on,
boosting for better things for the fire.
men and the city at large. President
c. S. Olson Of the Water & Light
Board and Editor Lawson were also
called on for remarks. Mayor Wellin
spoke in happy vein and reviewed
the matter of securing motor truck
He had been pleased to hear the un-
animity with which the preceding
speakers had favored the purchase of
needed apparatus, and he stated as
MS belief that the City Council is
willing and would be able to make the
necessary arrangements so that in a
short time a new motor truck will be
here for use.
It was after eleven o'clock when the
fremen and guests and their hosts
parted with many acknowledgements
for the good time provided and wish
es for a Happy New Year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
TOM MARSHALL. JR.

Tom Marshall, second son of Thos.
Marshall of this city, passed away at
the Bethesda hospital last Sunday af-
ternoon about two thirty o'clock.
Death was due to blood poisoning
from which he had been suffering a
;week.The funeral was held this
"wednesday afternoon from the
house, and frpm the PreabYterlan
church, sc tW6. 6.tlhllfEffy Rev. Bryn
Jones spoke, using as his text, the
21st chapter Of the book Of Jude,
"Keep Yourselves in the Love of
God" The quartette, consisting, of the
Misses Ida Sanderson and Lille Nor
en-, G. H. Bitterness and Lars Peder-
sen rendered three selections: "God' 8
Way is the Best Way" I'VE Would
See Jesus" and "Asleep in Jesus"
The pail bearers were Axel Erickson,
Chas. Gallagher, Guy Redmond, Raj
eigh Erickson, Charley Anderson and
Sam Thorsness. Interment was at
Fairview. A complete obituary will
appear in next weeks issue of The
Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
Bethel Y. p. s. Business Meeting.

The business meeting of the Bethel
Young Peoples Society Of this city
was held in the church basement on
Wednesday evening, December 9th.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: President, Rev.
w. E. Pearson; vice president, Atty.
Chas Johnson; secretary, Myrtle
Johnson; treasurer, Albert Peterson;
program committee, Emma T. John
son and Edith Nelson; refreshment
committee, Minnie Fridlund and Hat
tie Carlson; collectors, Eugene Obs
berg and Carl Wallin.
The Society voted a donation Of
$49.72 to the church treasury. The
balance now on hand in the treasury.
of the Young Peoples Society Is one
Thousand dollars. s..,.s.. ,,.ss.ss..,s Is.
After the business meeting, ReH.
w. E. Pearson, president ofsthe SocE
ETY., asked Mr.. Samuel Nelson to
please come forward. After speech
Of voicing the appreciation OF the So
ciety for the work that Mr.. Nelson
has done in the church, Sunday school
and Young Peoples Society, the presi-
dent handed him five $500 gold pieces
as a memory Of the occasion.
Light refreshments we're served by
the Misses Ida and Emma T. johnson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
OBITUARY
ISAAC ]. BASSEBQ.

A respected resident Of Third ward
and prominent member of the Luth.
eran Free church Of this city, Mr.. /.
]. Basseb0 passed to his reward In
a better world last Wednesday. He
had been failing with bronchitis and
complications for some time back. and
was bed ridden the last month. He
lacked q month in having attained
sixty years of age.
Isaac J. Bassebo was born at Basse-
DO. Eidanger, Norway, Jan. 80, 1857.
He grew to manhood as farmer at
the home place and attended the COM
mon schools. In 1887 he came to Am
erica and sojourned at Willmar few
months, during which time he was
married to Miss Marie Lillegaarden,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. p. Lille
garden, then of Whitefield. They re-
turned to- Norway and resided at Eid-
anger for twelve years. MI. Bassebo
took an active part: in public affairs
OF his home county, serving on sew
eral OF the governing boards there.
In 1899 the deceased moved with
family to this country locating at
Willmar, where he has since resided.
He has been engaged at carpenter
work as wagon maker and boat build
er. He was a devout Christian and an
active member of the Lutheran Free
church. He served on the board of
deacons and as Sunday school teach.
er many years. The deceased is
mourned by the bereaved wife, one
son, Peter J. Bassebo, who resides at
home; by four brothers and three sis.
ters who reside in Norway, and a
number Of other relatives here.
The funeral occurred Sunday after
noon, Rev. Nicolay Gilsen officiating
Brief services were held at the resi-
dence on East Litchfield avenue at
o'clock. Later the church edifice was
filed with sympathizing friends who
came to pay their last respects to the
departed. Rev. Nilsen spoke both in
Norwegian and English. using as his
subject, "And at Eventide let there
be light" Mr.. K. T. Rykken spoke
for the Board of Deacons and paid q
tribute to the deceased for his work
In the church, and told of the Chris.
tian faith Of the departed. There were
floral tributes from church bodies
relatives and neighbors. The follow.
ing members of the church council
acted as pail bearers: S. S. Glarum
H. Shipstead, H. H. Rude, Sam Ras.
musson, X. T. Rykken and Sivert
Johnson. The interment took place
at the Free Church cemetery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
A Light Occupation.

Agent J.. D. Parnell and Cashier
George Lundquist at the local passen-
ger station kept track of the phone
calls two afternoons before Christmas
during the recent holiday rush, and
delay of trains, incident to the cold
weather. On Thursday, December 21
the phone was answered no less than
1873 times and on Friday 118 persons
wanted to know "what time the 1:40
train would get in" The record kept
was merely of the calls answered, and
does not include the innumerable
times both were too busy to respond
to the "buZz" of the bell.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
zNEw YEARS BALL A SUCCESS
Cosmos Club. Realizes Neat Sum.
y Plans OF the Club.

Without a doubt, the New Years
ball given Monday evening under! the
auspices Of the Cosmos Club, was the
dance Of the season, and the result
was = decided shock to number who
figured that organization was COM
posed OF dead ones" or was tremb.
ling pm the brink of ruin and obscur-
ity.e|
Certain It is, the hall was taxed to
its utmost capacity, and it would
have been difficult for many more to
gain access; its an absolute fact the
hall never looked nicer, nor was it
ever more tastily decorated, and. the
music-the Majestic orchestra, under
the capable leadership of Prof. Frank
Carey furnished a splendid brand.
Last but not least, by any means, was
the lunch served in the basement by
Mrs. James Sanderson and her assist.
ants, lin their usual style. ... e..
The proceeds of the evening
amounted to about $135, which is re.
markable when one considers no can.
vassing OF the city for selling tickets
ahead of the dance, was undertaken.
After all bills were paid, the club
found themselves enriched by about
SAT 90 for their efforts.
With the proceeds from the dance
the club is able to wipe out the last
Of the Indebtedness, under which they
have been laboring since their organ
izatiOn. :E =
The next Improvement the mem.
bers scontemplate ia the installation
and ssflaee tof q piano 4 for the
rooms. s.sss
anasake
stak 116s q reI ISM a1y
smeaHnK, osbe held the third week ol
this month It iss probable that one o.
more evenings will be set aside in the
near future for "open house" when
the public will be cordially invited to
come up and make themselves at
home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
No Checks for Women.

The Great Northern Railway have
decided to discontinue the practice of
delivering employees pay checks to
their wives. Commencing at once
they will require the personal sigma
ture of each employe for checks
drawn, covering services rendered.
Mr.. Parnell states that he will have
no option in the matter, and will SIM
ply follow instructions issued at St.
Paul.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03
BerQ-knemeyer.

Nels Berg, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Berg Of this city, and Miss Lor-
raine Knemeyer of Waterville. Wash,
were united in marriage at the home
of the bride at Waterville, on We'd
nesday, December Goth. They will
make their home at that place, where
Nels has a position as foreman in a
large garage. His many friends here
join in extending congratulations for
happiness and prosperity to himself
and the lady Of his choice.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-03

H. Prof Oscar Johnson visited with
friends in Willmar Tuesday evening
while enroute from his home at Bel
view where he spent the holidays, to
Portland, N. D., where he teaches in
the Commercial Department of a Col
lege.