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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
Mrs. Lucina Wallace.

Many friends We're saddened to
hear of the death of Mrs. Lucina Wal
lace at her home in Bemidji, at 1920
a. M, on Monday, February 16. Death
was caused by bronchial pneumonia,
from which she had been ill but short
time.
Mrs. Wallace's maiden name was
Lucina Willie. She was born in Yer
mont, January II, 1885, so at the time
of her decease was 81 years one month
and 5 days old. On September 6, 1854,
she was married to Izri Wallace. They
resided in Quebec, Canada, until 1876,
when her husband came to Baldwin,
Sherburne county, for his health. The
next autumn his wife and children
came. On December "a of the same
year, Mr.. Wallace died, leaving Frank,
then 16 years Of age, as head of the
family. In the spring they came to
Princeton to live. Mrs. Wallace was
a tailoress by trade and with the help
Of the two older children, supported
the rest of the family. A few years
later the eldest daughter, Mary, who
was married, followed her father.
For the last % years Mrs. Wallace
has resided with her youngest daugh-
ter, Christa, at Bemidji. Mrs. Wal
lace is survived by seven children:
Frank Of Baldwin, Mrs. Chester Pear
son Of this village; Mrs. Frank Heath,
Elsie and William, all of Tees, Alber-
ia, Canada; John Wallace Of Salway,
Mimi; and Mrs. Christa Croft of Be-
midi, who was with her mother till
the end came. Mrs. Wallace also
leaves Is grandchildren and 81 great
grandchildren.
She was loving wife and mother,
a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and will be missed by many
old friends and neighbors in Princeton
and Baldwin, and large circle of
friends at Bemidji.
The remains were brought here for
burial and the funeral services were
held Tuesday morning at the home of
Chester PearsonfbX Rev. James A,
Geer, after which the interment took
place in Baldwin cemetery.
The children wish to thank those
who so kindly aided them in their hour
of sorrow and for the beautiful floral
offerings.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
The County Seat Proposition.

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A petition is being circulated for the
purpose of endeavoring to call a spe-
cial election with the aim Of removing
the county seat from, Princeton to
Milaca.
1t is evident that many man who
signs such petition does not know
that his signature means he is in IA
vor of heavy increase in taxes
that he is saddling upon his own
shoulders an enormous burden. But
that is just what he is doing. A new
court house would cost at least $780,
600, and the people are already bowed
down under tremendous tax pressure.
Then, again, the county is up to it's
ears in bonded Indebtedness.
Why attempt to unnecessarily in
crease this burden when the court
house will well answer it's purpose for
many a year to come? It's location
could not be better and the distance
from Milaca to Princeton is short.
Hence people from the northern part
of the county would rather travel a
few miles farther to reach the county
seat and associate with people whom
they know than stop off at Milaca.
The reason that County Attorney
Doane does not maintain an office in
the court house is because he very
properly prefers to be located in the
business center of the town, and not
for the reason that there is not suf-
ficient room at the court house as is
charged. But Mr.. Doane pays his own
rent.
We say, again, that the court house,
with slight repairs, will last for rs
years and is adequate for taking care
OF the business Of the county for at
least that period of time.
Farmers should carefully study the
outcome Of the county seat removal
before signing a petition which would
mean, if there is sufficient number of
signatures to call an election and the
proposition carries, an increase in
their taxes sufficient to bring their
noses to the grindstone and keep them
there for years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26

of electing delegates to the national
conventionl and to the district con-
ventions.
Each county shall be entitled &
elect to the state and district cenys1
lions five delegates at large and oE
delegate for each 250 votes or EasG;s
fraction thereof cast for the 80
can candidate for governor at the last
election. Hence, Mile Laos county
will be entitled to 9 delegates, Sher-
burne to 9, Isanti to s, Kanabec to 8
and Benton to 9.
By an enactment of the last legisla-
ture women are given the full right to
participate in the primaries and con-
ventions herein mentioned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
VIM. H. Hake.

VIM. H. Hake of Princeton town.
ship died suddenly from heart disease
on Thursday evening, February 49,.
He had gone to the barn to feed his
cattle and, failing to return, his
nephew went in search of him. He
found his uncle lying on the barn floor
dead with a pitchfork in his hands.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. w. B. Milne at the family home
on Saturday and the remains were laid
to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery.
William H. Hake was born in JEFF
ferson, Wis, on September 9, 1854.
He spent his youth at Litchfeld, Mimi,
and on July Z, 1885, was married at
Hudson, Wis, to Mrs. Isora Stowe,
who survives him. He leaves no chill
dren. He came to Princeton about
10 years ago from Dayton.
Mr.. Hake was an excellent farmer.
a man who had many friends, and a
good neighbor who will be greatly
missed.
Those in attendance at the obsequies
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Reynolds, Anoka; Walter Hake,
brother of deceased, his wife and two
children, Champlain.
Mrs. Hake desires to express her
thanks for the assistance and kind
sympathy of her neighbors and for the
beautiful flowers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
Mrs. Sinclair Makes a Sky Trip.


The Los Angeles Express of Janu-
airy 81 gives the following account
(Which the paper illustrates with a
halftone) Of an airplane trip made by
Mrs. S. NJ. Sinclair of Princeton and
her 4-year-old grandson. Here is the
story:
One of the most interesting little oc-
currences Of Modern days took place
yesterday when visitors at Chaplin air
drome were treated to the sight of a
woman 80 years of age and boy A
years taking ride in Chaplin air line
planes.
Mrs. S. M. Sinclair of Princeton,
Mimi, grandmother, 80 years old,
who is wintering with her daughter,
Mrs. Minnie McCuaig, at Venice, made
up her mind to see California from the
air. And, in the words of her family,
when mother" makes up her mind to
do something she does it.
She had heard others <tell of the
glorious view from the mountains to
the sea that can only be seen in all it's
beauty of coloring from a plane. So
on Tuesday her daughter and other
relatives piled into the car and went
to the flying field. Men at the field
say that never in their experience have
they seen anyone so absolutely unaf-
fected and showing no nervousness.
She climbed into the cockpit with an
alertness that would grace debutante
and told Pilot Diess, an overseas flier,
to "shoye off, ~.
Following her trip over the city,
mountains and Hollywood, young Mel
vim Uhl of Los Angeles, who was with
the party, climbed into his place and
also sailed through the sky for a
quarter of anlhour.
Mrs. Sinclair said that she never had
enjoyed anything so before and said
that to have lived through civil war
days and have seen the first days of
the railroad and the automobile, and
then to have completed the cycle by
flying, surely was wonderful record
for human to go through. AS moth
ing but the most conservative, straight
flying, with no stunts, is allowed at
the Chaplin field, she now hopes to be
frequent visitor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
Public Library Strong Factor.

That our public library has become
a strong factor in the life of our vii.
lage is proved by the fact that during
the month of January there were
loaned out from it close to 1000
books-978 in actual figures the
circulation of magazines was 211.
1t must be evident to everyone that
since the public is making such good
use of the library, our library should
be kept constantly growing. This can
only be accomplished by the spending
Of more money The replenishment
OF the books should be systematic and
continuous. In order to do this the
funds at the disposal of the library
board will have to be considerably
augmented.
There is surely no one in town who
would not do all in his power to make
our schools more efficient. A better
library means better school. We
need to cultivate in our growing chill
dren the habit of reading good litera-
ture.
In these troublous times, when boil
shevism seems to be menace to the
world at large, it is of paramount inn
portance that we combat it with every
weapon atrUur command. Good, clean,
sensible literature is one of the most
effective weapons to use against the
'insidious attacks of poisoned literature
that seeks to undermine the very bull
warks. Of sound governments. To
those who are accustomed to reading
the sensible views of the worlds
greatest writers the flaws are quick
~ observable in the fake views put
forth by the would-be disturbers of
the peace. The catch phrases Of
these agitators do not ring true to
those who are familiar with good lit
erature.
The children Of today are the citi-
zens Of tomorrow. How can money
be better expended than in rightly
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
Village Election March g.

On Tuesday, March 9, the anal
election for the villsge of Princeton
will be held, and it is rumored abroad
that movement to elect a reform"
council, whatever that may mean, is
on foot.
Looking at the matter from an inn
partial viewpoint, we are unable to
see where anything could be gained by
electing new members in place of those
whose terms expire. If they consent
to run they will no doubt be reelected,
as they have made good.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
Republican Conventions,

Republican county conventions in
Minnesota will be held on Wednesday,
March II, at an hour on said day and
a place to be designated by the chair
man Of the county committee. Primar-
les for the election Of delegates to said
convention will be held on March Is
at the regular polling places in the
various election precincts.
The county conventions will elect
delegates to the state convention to be
held on Saturday, March 20, in the
auditorium, St. Paul (for the purpose
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
PROGRAM E N JOYED
The Fifth Number in Lyceum Course
Attracts a Large and APP
preciative Audience.
Sixth and Last Number in Course Will
Be Lecture by Prof. Price
of the University

The fifth number of the lyceum
course furnished us by our state uni
versity was put on at the high school
auditorium last Thursday evening by
the Little Playhouse company Of Chi
cago. They gave what is called a
portmanteau production Of Jerome K.
Jerome's masterpiece, 1The Passing Of
the Third Floor Back" Those in the
audience who had enjoyed the privi-
lege Of seeing Sir Forbes-Robinson
and his big company present this
drama pronounced this necessarily
much-abbreviated production by this
lyceun company very creditable
performance.
It was, indeed, departure from the
usual class Of plays put on by the
transforming theatrical troupes that
make smaller towns. And just be-
cause it is SO out of the ordinary it
requires much more talent than the
catchy, slapstick entertainments which
are the usual thing.
The first part Of the evening was
given over to musical program to
which each member Of the company
contributed his part. Douglas Nc
Hayes minicry in costume of Henry
LADDERS ssongs. and speeches were
particularly well received by the large
audience. Mr.. McKaye's versatility
was we'll demonstrated by his being
able to pass from rollicking High
land lad, who kept his hearers in peals
Of laughter, to the ultra-dignifed
character Of "The Stranger" in '.IThe
Passing Of the Third Floor Back"
Miss Skaters part of the cheating
landlady Of cheap London boarding
house was we'll taken. Mr. Chap
mans delineatioh Of Harry Larkomb,
a young snob, was natural and easy.
Miss Freeman's ability was more ap-
parent in her Interpretation Of a
fighty, painted old maid than it was
later when she appeared as meek,
chastened middleaged woman. Miss
Keil was good as an impudent, sloven-
~ English hussy, and also after her
metamorphosis into a trim, painstak-
ing serving maid.
Perhaps this play does not, just at
first, on account of it's lack of excit-
ing situations, catch the popular fancy.
But, on account Of its softening, up
lifting influence, no one ever regrets
having seen "The Passing of the Third
Floor Back"
The sixth and last number of the
lyceum course~will be a lecture by
Prof. Price Of the university of Min
nesota. Those who have heard Mr..
Price say he is good, sensible speak
er.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
pep. Princeton completely rushed the
Mora bunch. off their feet. What did
superior weight, confidence and lead

pep. Princeton completely rushed the
Mora bunch off their feet. What did
superior weight, confidence and lead
of seven points mean then? Mora
suffered hopeless relapse. They
were bewildered at the attack Of the
Tiger, they threw the ball away, clut-
tered together repeatedly utterly for
getful of their former harmonious
team work. Princeton kept coming,
basket by basket, until they evened the
score at Is. Then the house was in a
tumult, everybody on their feet, shout
ing and urging the orange and black
on to victory, which, seemed certainly
in their grasp. Then another woe be-
fell the home camp. We don't like to
complain about the unkindness of fate,
but this was tough. Nelson, who had
played in stellar fashion, was barred
on fouls. We did not see the brill
lance Of the orange when it was all
black. Sanford was substituted and
played a creditable part, caging two
in rapid succession, which made the
Princeton high school lead by two
points. Then Mora followed with a
field goal and Harden made free
throw. This made the score 20 to 19
with the locals on top. Did anyone say
we didn't shout? There was some en-
thusiasm and some vigorous nantes
tation by the spectators. Everybody
on their feet gestulating and shouting,
Then the fatal event happened. Mora,
after being outplayed during the last
half, tossed a very lucky basket in spite
of the staunch defense of the orange
and black, and the game was over 20
to Fl, and Mora was the district cham
pion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
Oscar Lundgren

Oscar Lundgren passed away at his
home in Princeton township on Feb
ruary Is and the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. w. B. Milne on
February 20. The remains were laid
to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Mr.. Lundgren was IS years of age
and is survived by his wife and two
children. He was "a man of industri-
Gus habits and highly respected by his
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
NOTES,

Harden played good game at for
ward, caging two field goals and one
free throw.
Busch labored under great stress
with his disabled shoulder, but was
right there all the time.
Nelson really excelled at center and
was unfortunately barred in the last
half on fouls.
Westling and Mark played their
usual strong game as guards.
B. Lawler of the u. of M. refereed
the game.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26

educating our future citizens? We
should therefore see to it that our
library is kept well stocked so that a
fund of good reading material is at
all times available for our young peo-
pie.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-02-26
COgnizant of the Fact.

In the bottom of his heart the aver
age man knows he's a fraud in good
many ways, but how mad he gets If
anybody else finds it out.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
Republicans
Meet Tonight

Under a call from Ross Hickox,
temporary chairman, and Chas. Scott,
temporary secretary, a call has been
issued for meeting this evening at
the court house of republicans in Ell
Centre for the purpose of making per-
manent the temporary organization
perfected some time ago.
Election Of officers will take place
this evening and an active campaign
between the republican clubs of Ell
Centro and Calexico will be begun for
members
Republicans in Ell Centre were to-
day preparing to nominate and elect
suitable men tonight.
Chairman of the county central COM
mittee, Wiley M. Weaver. is busy pre-
pairing to organize clubs in other
towns
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
Bull Fighter
To San Quentir,

Margarito Luna, bullfighter for the
Mexicali ring, who indiscretely entered
a home in CaleXico about a month ago.
put on the trousers of the owner, H.
M. Rouse, and then grabbed large
amount of clothing and ran, only to
be caught when the residents returned
too quickly, was this morning given
from one to Is years in San Quentin
by Judge Franklin j. Cole.
1t appears that this was the first
offense of the bullfighter, who in his
more prosaic moments is shoemaker,
and that he is bridegroom of a
month.
No recommendation were made by
the prosecution but it is expected that
his case will come before the parole
board at the expiration of a year.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
PRESIDENT WILSON
IN SECOND RIDE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. March S-President
Wilson went riding today in an open
automobile accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson, DR.. Grayson and Wilmer Boil
ing, brother to Mrs. Wilson. The pres
ident wore a heavy cloth overcoat and
golf cap. .<..~
According to those who saw him he
looked the picture of health. 1t was
his second public appearance since he
took his bed last October The police
objected to the photographers taking
pictures.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
AVIATION CORPS
ENROUTE TO CITY

The moving of the aviation field
from Calexico to Ell Centre was COM
menced today.
1t is expected that the entire border
city equipment will be in this city
within the coming two weeks.
Moving of the field from Calexico to
this city was ordered because of the
possibility of the aviators flying over
Mexico. In case of trouble the aviators
will be given stretch of IL miles to
gain height in before they reach the
border, if the camp is located in this
city.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08

The Salesmanship Club of the Imperial Valley
Press which has been progress for the past weeks
and which has been the most successful campaign of it's
character held in Imperial valley ended at 100 O'Clock
Sunday morning when the official count of the awards
made public Although the Salesmanship Club campaign
ended officially at II 100 o'clock Saturday evening when the
ballot box closed the results not known until the
early hour Sunday morning
large crowd both inside and outside of the mperal
Valley Hardware Company store, where the count
made watched the Judges Fred GanOla of the First Ma
onal bank, H. d. Cox of the Southern Trust and Com
merce bank Paul Allen of the Ell Centre National bank and
A. W. Hyberg of the Security Commercial and Savings
bank, open and count the credits
The huge circulation campaign has been successful from
every particular With its closing the circulation of the
Imperial Valley Press exceeds the combined totals Of any
two newspapers in Imperial Valley With two exceptions
exceeds the combined total of all the other papers the
valley From advertising standpoint the Imperial Val
ley Press will eectualy the entire valley and enn-
ate the expense of advertising in additional papers
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
Provisions OF
Income Tax Held
MuaEd By Court
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, March s.
Provisions of the income tax act
of 1916, taxing as income stock
dividends declared by corporations
out of earnings and profits accru-
ing subsequent to March 18th was
declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme court today.
The court upheld the Federal
court decree denying to congress
the authority to tax dividends and
awarding to Myrtle MacOmber
the money she had paid under pro-
test on stock dividends from the
Standard Oil Company of CalifOr-
MIA.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
MEN BECOMING WEAK
AND WOMEN STRONG
SAYS CARDINAL
(Bv Associated Press)

BOSTON, March S-The growing
weakness on the part of the men in the
country is developing into sinister fem
inism, Cardinal O'Connell told a gath,
ering of men at the cathedral of the
Holy Cross last night.
"Man as head of the house." he said
Should assert his proper authority in
the same. Women are becoming mas
culine, if you please, and men are be-
coming effeminate." This he said is
disorder.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
ENGLAND WILL NOT
SELL WEST INDIES

LONDON, March 8. Premier
Lloyd George, in the house of COM
mons, replying to the questions re-
garding the suggestion that the West
Indies be transferred, to the United
States in part payment of the British
debt, said that there was not the
slightest intention on the part of the
British government to barter or sell
any part of the British West Indies.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
LETTER IS WRITTEN
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, March - Presi-
dent Wilson's letter to Senator Hitch
cock regarding the peace treaty is un-
derstood to reiterate the presidents OBJ
jections to the republican reservations
but not i'm such language as to dissuade
the democratic senators from contin-
uing compromise effort.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
NO PREFERENCE

WASHINGTON, March 6.-HolA :
ing that the United States grain cor
poration has sufficient authority to
extend relief to central European ma
tions, the house rules committee to-
day decided against legislative prefer
ence to the $5O,000,000 credit extern
sion bill.