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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
Back From the Land of Flowers

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Steinbach arrived
from their winter home at Lake Ham
ilton, Florida, on Tuesday. They own
fruit grove at Lake Hamilton and
have some orange and grapefruit
trees now bearing. From a tree four
years old Mr.. Steinbach gathered 81
grape fruit short time ago. Both
oranges and grape fruit which Mr..
Steinbach brought back with him are
splendid specimens. A chain Of lakes
runs near the Steinbach farm and
black bass weighing eight pounds and
over as well as three pound crappies
and alligators abound therein. The
thermometer registered rs degrees the
day Mr.. and Mrs. Steinbach left Lake
Hamilton for Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
Should Change His Habitat.

Out in Kansas a wife asked the
courts for decree Of divorce on the
grounds that her husband is violent
pro-German; that he rejoiced at the
news Of the sinking Of the Tuscania; ;
that he had made unpatriotic remarks
about the inability Of American SOL
dlers to whip the kaiser's men and that
he had ordered her not to aid the Red
Cross or to pay attention to the food
admins tration's requests. The court
promptly granted the decree and then
turned the husband over to the fed
eral authorities for Investigation and
prosecution.
That man evidently made a mistake
in locating in Kansas. If he had 10
Gated in Minneapolis and properly ex-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14

Greenbush- Supervisor for three
years, s. P. Shirley; clerk, Oscar
Erickson; treasurer, John Teutz. Town
revenue, $500; road and bridge, $4,000.
Bogus Brook Supervisor for three
years, j. w. Hubers; clerk, "A. j.
Franzen; treasurer, Frank Johnson;
constable for one year, O. G. Witt
gren; constable for two years, Hans
Moorlag; justice for two years, G. =.
Liepitz. Tow revenue, $500; road
and bridge, $4,000.
Page Supervisor for three years,
G.. Schublom; clerk, Thor. Lundberg;
treasurer, Chas. Isaacs; justices, An
drew Swanson and Gust Weatherly;
constable, Thos. Hunt.
Milaca- Supervisor for three years,
c.. A. Anderson; for two years, Olof
johnson; clerk, H. A. Sandholm;
treasurer, Ed. Seymour; justice Arthur
Berglund; constable, VIM. Berglund.
Town revenue, $500; road and bridge,
$500.
Isle Harbor- Supervisor for three
years, B. F. Congdon; for one year,
w. G. Bulen; clerk, S. Magaw; treas
urer, F. C. Broker; justices, B. Asten
and F. Schrauth; constable, D. J. Ter
boss.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
Irish Names on the Tuscania.

Irish names are numerous in the
American army and were borne by
many of the splendid young fellows
on board the Tuscania when she was
torpedoed. How vivid must have been
their emotions when they neared the
green isle of their ancestors! How
fondly they must have pledged them
selves to visit Ireland on returning
from the war! And what must have,
been the feeling Of those who after the
blast suddenly found themselves in the
heaving waters, with only few mo-
ments between time and eternity! It
is possible to imagine that for some
of those unfortunates there was con-
ISOLATION in the thought that their
bodies would not be lost in the deep,
but would be waited by the winds Of
God to the hospitable shore, and re-
ceive burial in the sacred soil Of Erin.
Evening Wisconsin.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
10000 Skilled Mechanics Needed.

iV,UUU SkllleQ MecnanlcS Needed. :,
The, signal corps has authorized the>
following statement:
Ten thousand machinists, mechanics,
chauffeurs, and other skilled workers
are needed at once by the aviation Sec
ton, signal corps.
The present call of 10000 men is to
fill an immediate need and may be re-
garded as the precursor of others as
the service is being built up. Even at
that the actual strength of the service
today is over one hundred times what
it was on April 1, 1917.
The dependence of the air service on
the most highly skilled men is being
brought out more emphatically with
every week of development. Where in
the first rush there was little expert
ence to indicate this fact, it has since
developed that practically SO men out
of every loo, in the service must be
skilled in some branch Of work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
Loans Farmers s5o,ooO.0oo.

For the month of January the
amount loaned to farmers of the Unit
ed States by the government through
the medium Of the federal land banks
on long time frst-mortgage loans ag-
gregated $11,787,517. On February
the total amount loaned farmers since
the establishment of these banks was
$5O,782,432, covering 24,020 loans.
The sum total of the loans applied for
up to February aggregated $780,
556,98l, representing 112,146 applica-
tions.
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plaeited his hostility to the war and to
the government, he might today be a
socialist nominee for some state
office. Minneapolis Tribune.
tsTony, the Convict y

a patriotic group Of young people
in Greenbush, under the direction of
Mrs. A. p. Grow, has, spent much time
and patience in preparing a play en-
titled, "Tony, the Convict which they
have put on in three different places
to raise money for the Red Cross.
They have generously consented to
give it here in Princeton, in the Arm
DRY, the proceeds to be divided $3.50
by the two branches.
AS they are doing the lions share of
the work it remains for the Princeton
public to show its appreciation by
turning out in goodly number, espec-
tally as the reports from the previous
performances are most hattering to
the amateur actors.
To add to the excellence Of the pro-
gram there will be an orchestra to en-
terrain the audience as well as vocal
and other numbers suitable for st.
Patrick's eve, to fill the intermissions
between acts.
The performance, which will be put
on Saturday evening, will begin at 8:15
sharp. The admission will be Is cents
for children and IS cents for adults.
The cast of characters is as follows:
Tony Warren-a many-sided character
who has an honest heart beneath his
ragged coat .......................--.. Neil Grow
Weary Wayside-his henchman, too tired
to work ........................... Frank Shirley
James Barclay-hard hearted and vindic-
tive ). Il. lnsley
Philip Warburton--a social leader...........
Roy RObldeau
Judge Van Cruger-of the supreme court
....... $500. .... Real Robideau
Warden Burrows-of Sing Sing prison..
Leslie RoDldeau
jacksonville negro footman ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
-..............................H Harold Plumondore
Lena-the reputed daughter of Judge Van
Cruger .....,................. Elsie Grosvenor
Mrs. Van Cruger-the judges wife ..........
Miss Sedley-who takes pleasure in being
dlSagreeable .......................... Rhea Grow
Sally-with soul above hash ..........
Lillian Wlkman
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
VILLAGE, ELECTIONS j'|l''';
Only One Contest on Princeton Ticket
and but Little Interest is
Taken by Voters.
Humphrey is Elected President Of the
Council and Clifton Cravens
Reelected Recorder.

In Princeton village but little inter-
est was manifested in the election-iit
was the quietest in years and only
about half Of a normal vote was cast.
This disinterestedness resulted from
the fact that there was only one con-
test on the official ticket, that of
Joseph Craig and s. r. Jones for
trustee for the one year term, in
which Jones defeated Craig by vote
of three to one. There were many
scattering votes cast for the various
offices, j. w. Mossman receiving II for
president Of the council and Ray Book
oven, for justice Of the peace, 81. For
constable O. B. Newton and Arthur
George received 10 votes apiece.
The vote accorded those who filed
and whose names were printed on the
official ballot is as follows,
President Of Council
H. A. Humphrey ....... -. -. -. LA
Trustee for one year
S. r. Jones
Trustee for two years
Trustee for three years.
George hoss 81
Recorder
Clifton Cravens ga
Treasurer
J. G. Herdliska 15s
Justice of the Peace
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
Corn and Wheat in Farmers Hands

Corn and Wheat in Farmers Hands.
The bureau of crop estimates re-
port of the United States department.
of agriculture shows that there were
19,8OO,000 bushels of corn in the hands
of Minnesota farmers on March as
compared with 19,162,OOO bushels one
year ago. Farmers Of the state ac-
cording to this report, also hold 49,
10000 bushels Of wheat as compared
with 5,546,OOO bushels in 1917:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
1917 School Apportionment.

The total amount Of special aid to.
be distributed to high, graded, consoli-
dated, semi-graded and rural schools.
in Mile Laos county for the year end
ing July 81, 1917, is 27,528.2o. This.
is the amount held up last year in con-
sequence of a question Of law.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
The Third Liberty Loan.

The campaign for the third Liberty
loan will open April 6, the anniversary
of the declaration Of state Of war
between the United States and Ger
many.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14
TOWNSHIP RESULTS.
Princeton Town Meeting Passes Of
Quietly With Many Farm
ers in Attendance.
Election Returns From Various Points
in the Counties of Mile Laos,
Sherburne and Isanti.

Princeton townships annual meet
ing was held in the old Ludden build
ing on First street on Tuesday after
noon and a goodly number of represen-
tative farmers were present to have
their say in the proceedings and to
vote upon the various matters which
came up for consideration. August F.
Meyer, moderator, called the meeting
to order at lis o'clock and the fol-
lowing routine business was consid-
cred and disposed Of:
To question put by the moderator
neither the township should elect a
poundmaster, which would necessitate
the building of a pound, there was a
unanimous sentiment in favor of every
farmer acting as his own poundmas-
ter, and it was, upon motion, so or
dered.
It was decided, upon motion, to let
the bulletin boards in the township
remain where they are-one at the
Long Siding cross roads, one on the
Boyne corner and the other on the
northeast Germany road.
The guide post report was read and
it was voted to place posts at two
other points than those at which they
are now located.
Clerk Albert Kuhfeld read the an
nual report Of the township auditing
board and the financial statement for
the past year. The statement is here
Htder given:
To balance in bank Mar. 6, 1917 ..... $s9.94
Received from county treasurer for
year ending March 5, 1918 go. 1859. So
From Royal Berry for damage to
cartway .....-........................ 1880
Total receipts for year ending March
3, 1918 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,021. SO
Overdraft March g. 1917 ................ $1,O7s.64
Disbursements for year ending March
5, 1918 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2,75O.16
Total disbursements for year ending ...h.
March 5, 1913 ....................... So, 1923. 80
Total receipts for year ending March
5, 1918 .......... ..... ....... S4O2l 96
Total disbursements for year ending
March 5, 1918 ................... 3,S23. 80
Balance March 5, 1918 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sl9816
Orders outstanding March 5, 191S 500
Balance in treasury March 5, 1918 S2O3 16
Amounts received by town officers for the
year ending March 5, 1918:
VIM. Klingbeil, assessor ............. $4,000
Henry Marpe, supervisor .,............. $500
Henry Kunkel, supervisor ................ 275O
Jacob Ellenbaum, supervisor - 1000
Xxx. Boyne, supervisor .......... ESQ
David Wetter, treasurer ............. $500
Albert Kuhfield clerk .... 1920
Total ...............................". $311.1O
This report was deemed highly sat-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-03-14

IhlS report was deemed highly sat-
isfactory and approved by unanimous
vote.
On behalf of the supervisors the
moderator recommended that $500 be
levied for town revenue and $500
for road and bridge fund. The mod
orator stated that, in view of the
fact that several bridges would have
to be repaired this year, the super
visors did not consider the amount
asked excessive. The town fund was
voted upon and carried. There was
some dissension, however, as to the
amount proposed for road and bridge
purposes and motion to reduce the
amount to $4,000 was made. This,
however, was followed by an amend
ment to levy $500, as recommended
by the supervisors, and vote of 20
"a in favor of the last figure settled
ne matter.
4 A motion to hold the next an
nual township meeting in the vii
lage Of Princeton carried and the bust
ness meeting closed.
In the township election there was
a contest between David Wetter and
w. H. Gebert for treasurer, the first
named winning out by mere 8 votes,
and the name of John Helm was
written in on the ballot for supervisor
in opposition to Clarence Young. Mr..
Young came out ahead by 20 votes.
The other candidates had no oppose
ton. Albert Kuhfeld, who for several
wears has been faithful and compe-
tent town clerk, refused to file for re-
election.
Following is the names of the candi-
dates and the number of votes re-
ceived by each:
Supervisor for years
John Helm .... 49,. SO
Supervisor for years
L. X. Boyne .................. 70
:. : Clerk Jerk m.rns .
Treasurer
David Wetter ...................... Sc
VIM. III. Gebert ......... $500. >. 49,. 80 .. 48
Total vote cast 100.
& ~ IS hi e . r. Fl
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Sherburne County.


Blue Hill Supervisor for three
years, Torkel Johnson; clerk, M. 3
Mattson; treasurer, John Olson. Town
revenue, $500; road and bridge, 81, 200
Total vote cast, 90.
neutrality-suspicious. for three years
years, o. T. Oscarson; clerk, w. C.
Angstman; treasurer, Martin Rossing
Town revenue, $500; road and bridge
$4,000.
Zimmerman Vil.-President of coun.
eli, Harry Pratt; trustee for one year
Henry Swanson; two years, John Kru-
ger; three years, Henry Martin; re.
corder, J. w. Mode; treasurer, A. r
Berglund; constable, Herman Stem.
dahl.
Elk River Vil-President of council
Chas. F. Finnam; trustee for one year
F. M. Plank; two years, E. E. Scott;
three years, E. J. Keegan; recorder
W. c.. Chadbourne; treasurer, T.. K
Hamilton. For license, 95; agains,
license, 139.
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Isanti County.

Wyanett- Supervisor for three
years, Louis Palm; clerk, C. V. Bengt-
son; treasurer, John Chilstrom; con-
stable for two years, E. j. Forss.
Town revenue, $3.50; road and bridge,
$4,000.
Spencer Brook-Supervisor for
three years, Andrew E. Peterson;
clerk, 0. w. Blomqaist; treasurer, F.
w. Goodwin; assessor, John Medin;
justice of peace, P. B. Peterson; con-
stable, Chas. Babb. Town revenue,
$3.50; road and bridge, $4,000.
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Benton County.

Observation-Disclosures for, three
years, N. P. Kilgard; clerk, H. w.
Magnus; treasurer, L. D. Larson; con-
stable, Perry Case. Town revenue,
$500; road and bridge, $4,000.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
WOMAN HURT, AUTO DAMAGED


 Mrs. Miller, sister-in-law of o. G. Grechsler of Maynard, Mass, was taken to the Day Kimball hospital at a late hour Sunday night with long cut in her leg caused by being thrown from a Peerless limousine between Thompson and Brandy Hill Nearly 25 stitches were taken in the woman's s leg. She was taken to her home on Tuesday in John Ryan's car
 The accident happened while the party were on their way home from Norwich to Maynard As they were driving along a Ford machine coming in the opposite direction blinded the driver and the large car was driven too far to the side of the road and struck in culvert One wheel came of and the car was otherwise dam aged. Mrs. Mills was thrown through the glass front of the car The oth- CTS escaped injury. The car was brought to Joys garage by Fred Gag non, truckman.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
THAT LITTLE GREEK GUNNER
By ELEANOR LANGDON
Contributed By Colonial Restaurant


 From old Athens one day-came a youth OCT the sea- In the land of the free he had long sought to be- But before his young hands had held fortunes first key He had heard the first cal-Boy defend Liberty! Quick he answered the call. and enlisted that day He smiled and he tested. as he scrawed down his And said T must fight for Freedom, in this worlds fray Let me prove, tho I'm small fight just the same. So they mustered him in and they gave him gun. Oh how proud that boy when he though of the Huns He'd surprise the sly. he'd give them fun This small lad from Athens tho man, with gun. And we will follow him back over the sea- To dear sunny France, where he fought the enemy With Lieutenant lnee. of the Regular Army, That grim April night when they beat five hundred eas Twas midnight and as dark as a black pit they tell The silence broken by the boches death yell. When quick in sheled trenches the fends leaped in Then knew his brother from those snakes coed for
 
 There mad scenes ensued such as He'll cannot rival Worthy of mention by Satan, not trihe; Soon heard the voice of their leader by. When he called, Boys hold the trench fight hard
 die"
 But way from those heroes-tha stood fighting alone Was this httle Greek Gunner. his worth neer outshone As carved marble he stood there this young lad fair When in the dawn,at this post still there. Black jet shone his like the waved lis hair When it fell 'er his brow that tho not of despair; As his blood ebbed away. he was then heard to say: T didn't leave my post, did ly Lieutenant-pray To mother and father who wait with love rare. Tell their served his country tho fighting not there As the ancient Greek Spartan that won over fair Their boy worthy of the Laurel to Say cen the brave (they give not his name) He that brought the King of the Marathons gain His life his tribute. and their boy gave the same When he laid low the foe that black night without shame In the Hstry of Hist'ries pray this lads name. Will grace its lined pages the youth that fame On the field fighting Huns-write This boy all game That he died for Worlds Freedom-Ths Greek that
 slain.
 
 Minneapolis Mnn, U S. A.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
OLD RESIDENT
 DIED SATURDAY
Caleb w. Shippee Passed Away After Weeks Illness With
 Influenza
Had Lived In Putnam 75 Years and
 Had Never Been III.

Caleb Whittemore Shippee, 75, died at his home on Walnut street Saturday morning, following an at tack of influenza that affected his brain. Until his last illness MT. Ship pee had always enjoyed good health and had not spent over $5 for doc tors bills.
 Mir. Shippee had lived in Putnam all his life with the exception of three weeks from birth when he lived in Foster, R. I. He was well known and highly respected by large circle of friends and acquaintances. While of retiring disposition Mir. Shippee at tracted people to him, and he was liked for his pleasant disposition, his manly qualities and his exemplary life. He never touched intoxicating liquor and said at one time: "If all men were like me the saloons would have to go out of business"
 In July, 1913, MT. and Mrs. Ship pee celebrated their golden wedding anniversary surrounded by children and grandchildren. Both were enjoy l ing good health at that time. Mrs. Shippee died in May, 1917.
 Mir. Shippee was born in Foster, R. l., October 26, 1843, son of Wheaton and Mary (Whittemore) Shippee. He was only three weeks old when his parents removed to what is now Put nam, then part of the town of Thompson. Putnam, or Pomfret Fac tory, was but small village at that time. Mir. Shippee lived to see it de- velop and expand and become thriv- ing little city.
 In his younger days Mir. Shippee worked in the shoe shops of the town and later he manufactured slippers on his own account. For ten years or more he had worked at the freight depot uDLii Idkeu III d Netk DelOIe his death.
 ! In July, 1863, Mir. Shippee was united in marriage at the meeting house on Putnam Heights to Miss Fl. len Elvina Adams of Killingly. Si, children were born to them, and al but one are now living in Putnam The children are: Caleb, Arthur William, Mary Ellen and Elmer Walter died not long ago. There ar, also several grandchildren.
 The funeral was held from tn, home Monday afternoon, Rev. Geo C. s. MacKay officiating. The bear CTS were Warren Bradway, ". s Case, Allie W. Marcy and Dwigh Fairfield Burial was in the Grow street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
GET A GERMAN
 GUN FOR PUTNAM
This City Entitled to One on Record of Enlistments, Which Was Best In the State
Could Be Used As Ornament When Permanent Honor Roll ls Erected

Other cities are making applca- ton for captured German guns to be placed in parks or in some prominent spot. Someone has asked why Put nam can not get one, setting forth that this city has the best record of enlistments of any in the state
 There is coming a time when a per msnent honor roll containing the names of the boys who entered the service will be erected in some part of the city. It has been suggested that as an attraction to such tablet a captured German gun would be ap- propriate standing nearby.
 The suggestion might be taken up by the War Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce. the city council or some other organized body. If any city in Connecticut can get captured German gun it ought to be Putnam. which led the cities of the state in pro rata enlistments.
 If such gun is obtained a fitting place would have to be found in which to place 1t. The Patriot Is open to suggestions and will print any letters on the subject as to whether the city would like such gun If It can be obtained, and if so, and 1t Is obtained, where it should be placed.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
AL LUNDSTROM RESTS YOUNG
 METRO

Alex Lundstrom, the North Gros- venor- Dale wrestler, went to Clare mont, N. H., last Friday evening and appeared before large crowd of wrestling fans. He met Young Metro and got fall in an hour and six min utes. Lundstrom is meeting with ex- cellent success thus early in the sea- son. and his services are in demand.
 Last week Thursday Lundstrom wrestled at the Grand Opera House, Boston, to & draw with Ventris of New Britain. This week Thursday night he wrestled in New Britain in an exhibition bout at the Y. N. C. A. for the benefit of the War Work fund.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
CITIZENSHIP

The regular meeting of the Wood stock Equal Franchise League was held at the home of Mrs. F. B. liar rison on Woodstock Hill, Nov. 14
 There were several items of business discussed, but the plans for the win ter course of study of citizenship to be promoted by the league held first place. Just what it implies to be citizen of the United States and how to use the great privilege worthily,
 are some of the subjects to be devel'
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
EIGHT HOUR TRICK FOR YARD
 CLERKS

An eight hour day for the Putnam railroad yard clerks went into effect on Saturday Heretofore the men have worked ten hour day and have been paid for overtime. While the hours are shortened there will be no more overtime and the pay will not be as large. The men, however, seem pleased with the new arrange ment. Four men are affected.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

oped by interesting men and women speakers at the league meetings this winter. Men have inherited it. Wo- men are having it granted to them. All should know what it really means.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Belden S. Brown, Edward Camp bell, George ". Carr, Chas. NJ. Place, Mrs. Charles Carriveau, Mrs. Henry Everett Childs, Mrs C. Boehn. Mrs. Gertrude Nj. Keon, Mrs. Shatz, Mrs. Ethel Young.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

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