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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Greetings From Henry hobbs.

Greetings From Henry hobbs.
The following: greeting was received
this week from Henry Nobbs, former
pastor of the Methodist church in
Princeton:
Greetings from California to all the
friends in Princeton. I expect you are
busy watching ears and nose that they
do not get frosted. We are busy
gathering oranges and We still have
roses in the garden. We are in love
with our surroundings and just wish
we could have many of the old time
friends with US in this most delight
full place. Whilst we know this is not
possible yet there is no law against us
wishing for them, every one, the very
best wishes Of the Christmas season,
which we most ssaffssAfare1y DOVE hope
the year 1922-will prove to be the best
year the folks of Princeton ever have
had. May they be: imbued with a
spirit Of common good will and de-
sire for mutual helpfulness for all.
Mr.. hobbs, many friends will be
pleased to hear that he is so delight
fully situated in California. His
friends here certainly wish him and his
good wife happiness and prosperity
during the coming year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22

IS cents bushel on wheat and an
ad velorem duty of 20 per cent on
wheat products. When the emergency
tariff law was enacted an ad valorem
duty on wheat products appeared to
be the satisfactory method based upon
previous marketing and world condi-
tions," said Mr.. Husband. sowing to
the many factors that now exist, the
millers Of the United States respect
fully request You to reconsider the
testimony and information and provide
in the permanent tariff "a specific duty
that is commensurate with the duty
on wheat" On it's face the request
seems reasonable.
According to statement made on
Tuesday by prominent republican
politician, Postmaster General Hays
has decided to accept the offer to be-
come virtual head Of the motion pic
ture industry in the United States.
He said Hays had agreed to accept the
leadership Of the reorganized associa-
ton of the motion picture industry at
100000 a year for two and half
years. Statements that Mr.. Hays had
decided to accept were partly con-
frmed in motion picture circles, but
his office maintained a strict silence
regarding them. Mr.. Hays now is
said to be "resting up at some health
resort.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
The Income Tax.

With the approach Of the period for
filing income tax returns, January l
to March Is, 1922, staxpayers are adj
vised to lose no time in the compila-
ton of their accounts for the year
1921. A new and important provision
of the revenue act of 1921 is that ev-
cry person whose gross income for
1921 was $4,000 or over shall file a
return, regardless of the amount of
net income upon which the tax is as
sessed. Returns are required of ev-
cry single person whose net income
was $1,000 or over and every married
person living with husband or wife
whose net income was $4,000 or over.
Widows and widowers and persons
separated or divorced from husband or
wife are regarded as single persons.
Net income is gross income, less
certain deductions for business ex-
penses, losses, taxes, etc. Gross in
come includes practically all income
received by the taxpayer during the
year; in the case of the wage Garner,
salaries, wages, bonuses and commits
sions; in the case Of professional men,
all amounts received for professional
services; in the case of farmers all
profits from the sale of farm products,
and rental or sale of land.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Charles D. Tompkins.

Charles D. Tompkins, a veteran Of
the civil war, died on his farm, east of
Spencer Brook, on December Ia, from
pneumonia, and funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Larson at the home
on Friday afternoon. Interment was
in the Nichols cemetery.
Deceased was born in Mantor, Ohio,
on April 7, 1916, and consequently had
reached the age Of rs years 8 months
and 7 days.. He spent the first 10
years Of his life in Mantor, and from
there went: to Fond du Lac county,
Wis.,, where he remained until 1863,
when he enlisted in the Second Wis
consin cavalry and served his country
in the civil war. In 1868 he was mar
ried to Ella M. Everson in Waupaca
county, Wis.,, and came west in 1875.
He is survived by his wife and four
children.
Mr.. Tompkins was highly respected
in the community where he lived for
he was man possessing many good
qualities. He will be greatly missed
by all who knew him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
MANY BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS.

Tags Sold Saturday by High School
Pupils Net Sum of $43; Seals
Are for Sale In Stores.
Saturday was tag day and the high
school pupils who were canvassing the
town found ready sale for little yell
low tags. Everyone Who purchased
ten or more Christmas seals was given
one Of the tags. The school children
have placed these seals in nearly all
the stores where they are still for sale.
If you have not purchased your supply,
do so at once. They make pretty
seal for letter or package and, being
dispensers Of good cheer, they convey
the real Christmas spirit
All the money has not been collected
but up to the present time approx
mately $50 worth of these have been
sold in the village. Fifty-fve per cent
of this amount will be spent here in
the county for children's clinics. The
remainder will go to the state public
health association to be used in con-
Quoting the health crusade in all the
schools throughout the state and to
combat that dread disease, tubercu-
losis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22

are approved they should be sent to
some district where there is need for
development and additional population
and not be permitted to clutter up the
settling here. He believes the foreigners
should not be forgotten, but should be
under government supervision until
they can qualify for citizenship, and
the unfit should be weeded out from
time to time and returned to the land
from which they came.
"America's gates cannot afford to
be open to one unfit person." he said,
and this is the basic principle upon
which our immigration policy should
be built.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22

Babcock amendment provides for the
special tax on motor vehicles "using
the public streets or highways Of the
state" but the legislature in the new
law extended the definition TO make
every car taxable IF such motor We
hicle has, prior to the d:te set for
registration thereof, used such streets
or highways, or shall actually use
them" Mr.. Hilton holds that this
makes all used cars subject to the
special tax. Steps already have been
taken und er the law to collect the tax
on used cars in de:lers' hands through
clerks Of court.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
AS TO POTATOES.
Princeton Market Dead; Late Reports
From Widely Scattered Points
Throughout the Country.

1TlnCcCCH MdThcC Dcdu, LdIc AcpOl IS
From Widely Scattered Points
Throughout the Country.
Partly to the fact that the weather
is not propitious for hauling and part
1y to the low prices prevailing, the
Princeton potato market is in actuali-
ty dead. There is virtually no stock
coming to the warehouses which are
open-fve in cumberland none 60
ing out. That is the local situation in
nutshell. From few scattering
outside markets, however, we gather
that the following conditions prevail:
New York-The market showed a
slight Improvement here this week.
Stocks in the yards have been ma
terially reduced and are only about
half of what they were two weeks ago.
Minneapolis was little doing
in potato circles this week although
inquiry was much better and the mar
ket stronger. In spite Of this, how
ever, and also the higher quotations,
the number of actual sales was not in
creased. Operators showed little in
c1ination to sell much stock and
seemed to be waiting until after the
first of the year before pushing sales.
Rochester, N. Y.-Potato growers
in, western New York are generally
holding for higher prices: There is a
well-developed feeling that there will
be market for everything in the po-
tato line before another season opens.
With the crop in the country below last
year, there has been a steady move
ment to consumptive eenters with
some of the big producing centers
having unseasonably light reserves.
While the dope may not be right,
still it is influencing growers at this
juncture.
Boston-The potato market was
slightly frmer at the opening Of this
week-the tone has improved over
that of the preceding 10 days.
Kansas City-Potato prices held on
a fairly steady basis this week with re-
ceipts moderate and demand rather in
different. Compared with the heavy
shipments of October, current daily
arrivals look decidedly small, but sup
plies appear to be ample enough to
fill all requirements at unchanged
prices. Minnesota and North Dakota
are supplying this territory with prac-
tically all the Ohios while few cars
Of white stock come in daily from Col
orado, Idaho and Montana.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Legion Versus Ogilvie.

The basketball team of Fremont
Woodcock post, American legion,
played a quint from Ogilvie in the
Princeton armory on Friday evening.
The game was a rafting good one,
but the Ogilvie boys carried off the
long end Of the score, which was 81 to
20. The result shows that there was
good playing throughout the game
Princeton, however, was defeated by
a foul in the last half minute of the
contest. Rev. Besselievre refereed
and gave perfect satisfaction to both
sides.
The Ogilvie team praised the
Princeton boys for the splendid treat
ment accorded and returned home
filled with enthusiasm.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
A Challenge.

Following adjournment of the regu-
lar session the club issued the follow
ing challenge through it's secretary,
w. c. Doane:
The fat members of the Princeton
Commercial club do hereby challenge
the lean, lank and looking
members of the same outfit to a game
Of volley ball, the game to be played
at the armory on Tuesday night, Dec
ember q, at $3.50 o'clock, for money,
chalk, marbles or jackrabbit stew,
as the contenders may see fit to agree
upon before the slaughter starts. All
necessary paraphernalia will be fur
nished by the club. All you need is
some old clothe; and pair of tennis
or basketball shoes and whole lot Of
pep and enthusiasm. Spectators will
be admitted free of charge and may
even be allowed a bonus for attending
the festivities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Federal Aid for Three Highways.

Federal Aid for Three Highways.
The state auditor this week received
checks totaling $80,673.98 from the
United States treasurer in payment of
federal aid for three highway projects
in Minnesota. State highway No. 8
in Anoka county, the twin cities to St.
Cloud road, received $7,093.15 state
aid; state highway No. 20, running
from Cannon Falls to Pine Island, is
given $11,337.81, and state highway
No. 10 from Atwatcr to Willmar is
given $62,243.O2.
This will prove Of considerable as
sistance in financing the winter high
way construction program.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
THE LEGION POST
ELECTS OFFICERS
Fremont WO0dcOck Post Holds Annual
Meeting; Sydney Berggren is
Reelected Commander.
ENJOY A SOCIAL EVENING
The American Legion Auxiliary Also
Meets; All Officers Reflect
ed for the Year 1922.


American legion held it's annual meet
ing in the legion rooms in the armory
on Thursday evening, December Is.
There was large attendance and
about 20 new members were enrolled.
The principal business Of the evening
was election of officers for the coming
year. Commander Berggren and prac-
tically all the other officers, who have
so generously devoted so much time
in working for the legion, were re-
elected. The following are the Of
fcers chosen for 1922: Commander,
Sydney Berggren; first vice-com-
mander, Harvey Lindstrom; finance
officer, Bill 'Roos; war risk officer,
Odin Odegard; chaplain, Lee Sanford;
post historian, Reuben Norberg; SER
geant at arms, Reuben Sattcrstrom.
The members Of the executive commit
tee elected we're Ed. Maggart, Clair
Newton, Earl Hill, Will Walker, Oliver
Ross, Denny Byers, Fred Schilling,
William Heruth and Abel Genow.
Robert Berg was appointed adjutant
by Commander Berggren. A COM
>mittee Of five consisting of Will Walk
err, Clair Newton, Fred Schilling, Nor
man Walker and Lee Sanford, was ap-
pointed to have charge of the dances
during the coming month.
The Fremont Woodcock post has
been most active during the past
year, taking prominent part in ar
ranging and conducting the programs
on all our national holidays as Memo
rial Day, Fourth of July and Armis-
tice Day. Princeton is proud of her
legion boys and we hope their orga-
nization will prosper during the COM
ing year.
The American Legion auxiliary of
the Fremont -Woodcock post also held
its annual meeting Thursday evening
and elected officers for 1922. All the
present officers were reelected: Pres
|ident, Mrs. :H.~..R. Mallette; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. J. B. Berg; secretary, Mrs.
C. H. Nelson; treasurer, Mrs. E. K.
Evens. The auxiliary has been orga-
nized only nine months but it has &C.
|comp1ished much effective work in that
time. It had the distinction Of being
represented at the national convention
by Mrs. H. r. Mallette.
After the business sessions Of the
two organizations had adjourned, the
members Of the legion and auxiliary
enjoyed a most pleasant social even
ing with cards and dancing the chief
features of the entertainment. Sup
per was served at 1870.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Fire in Famechon Warehouse.

Fire which started shortly after
6 o'clock last night caused considerable
damage to the Famechon potato ware
house, burning a big hole in the north
side of the building. Not much DAM
age, however, was done to the pota-
toes. It appears that the fire started
from a stovepipe in the warehouse.
The loss is covered by insurance.
Had not the fire laddies fought
valiantly the building and it's contents
would have been destroyed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Farmers and HOmemakers' Week.

Farmers and HOmemakerS' Week.
Lest you forget, January 2 to 7 are
the dates for the annual farmers and
homemakers' short course at UNIVERSE
ty farm. Farm folks who register for
this course will not only have an op-
portunity to study the things in which
their interests predominant, but will
be able to hear the best speakers rep
resenting agricultural and educational
forces to be found in the country. 1t
will be week Of interesting work in
terspersed with rest periods and rec
reational features and will be highly
enjoyable and profitable. Reduced
rates will be given by the railroads.
No fees will be charged at University
farm except for board and room. All
persons interested should put forth an
effort to attend.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Good Advice to Immigrants.

The following editorial from the St.
Paul Pioneer Press covers in nutshell
the immigration problem, which is now
up to congress, and which is matter
of great Importance to the people of
the United States:
The drastic immigration restrictions
urged by DR.. C. A. Prosser, head Of
the Dunwoody institute, Minneapolis,
in an address before the Women's City
club of St. Paul recently are not too
drastic. The United States has come
to a time in it's career when it must
either rigidly keep out undesirables
from other countries or be prepared
to pay heavy penalty in the shape Of
national disintegration for it's folly.
The present limitation act expires on
June l next, and it is admittedly only
stop-gap measure and quite imper-
feet. Between now and the expiration
date congress must devise a new policy
and unfortunately nothing has been
done in this direction. In the mean
time various interests favoring unre-
stricted immigration are at work
spreading propaganda. Naturally the
leaders in this movement are the radi-
cal and anti-American elements of our
population mostly recruited from alien
sources, for these people see in horde
of ignorant newcomers just the proper
field for exploiting their destructive
policies. Some near-sighted manufac.
turers who desire to get the benefit
Of cheap foreign labor also are inter
ested in letting down the bars, as are
also some misguided but honest folk:
who continue to think that the much
advertised "melting pot" is not myth
DR.. Prosser believes immigrant!
should be required to pass a strict ex
animation before being permitted K
sail for this country, and that if they
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
TWO GOOD GAMES
OF BASKETBALL
Princeton High Goes to st. Cloud and
Tackles the College Basketeers
of the Granite City.
BOYS ARE WE'LL TREATED
The Princeton American Legion Quint
Plays Ogilvie Team in a Game
Close But Snappy.

Friday, December 16, was an event.
full evening for the high school team.
They took the trail to St. Cloud by
auto and arrived there in time to cat
everything on the bill of fare at the
Grand Central for supper. Following
this light repast they moved in style
to the teachers college gymnasium
and, after warming up for time, the
real sport of the evening began. The
ceiling is low and long shots were i'm
possible. The college boys were old
high school grads who had had con-
siderable experience in basketball be-
fore coming to the normal.
Our boys took the initiative, and the
ball had not been in play long before
Penhallegon shot in a nice field goal.
Soon after he put in a foul goal also.
This made the score to 0 in favor
of the high school boys.
If the game had only ended then it
would have been some story, but the
college boys got going soon after and
the game ended AZ to 10 in their favor.
The officials and faculty of the
teachers college had nothing but
praise for our boys, however, and said
that they thought we had a mighty
fine high school team, one that will
make good race for the district
championship. Last year we had a
good team, but they were beaten by
the college boys by the score of 48 to
4, so we believe that our team has
made very good showing even as
compared to the record of last year.
The Princeton basketeers received
the finest of treatment at the hands
of the St: Cloud people. After the
game the boys danced for a time in
the college gymnasium, then had a
nice warm feed, and started for home
on that long 30-mile drive. It does
seem pretty long at about IL O'Clock
on cold winter night. It is to be
hoped that the college team can be
brought over here next year.. Prince.
ton will surely show them a good time
and give them a good, hard game on
our own floor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
DICTIONARIES, ATTENTION!
Send in Applications for Bonus Before
December 81 or You Will Get
No COmnnnoafinu

NO compensation.
The following letter received by
Post Commander Berggren from State
Auditor Chase speaks for itself:
The state soldiers bonus law pro-
vides that all applications shall be
"filed on or prior to December 81, 1921,
or be forever barred"
Do you know of any Minnesota SER
vice boy who has not filed his applica-
ton? If so, please have him make ap-
plication Immediately, or if you prefer,
give me his name and address and we
shall ask that blanks be forwarded to
him at once.
The time is very short and only
prompt action will save these boys
their bonus. This department will
gladly help so far as it can.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
OF Importance to Car Dealers.

Attorney General Clifford L. Hilton
has made ruling which hits automo-
bile dealers all over the state, holding
that used cars in storage must pay the
automobile tax, even if they are not
using the streets. Payment of the
license tax on many of these cars has
been withheld, attorneys for the deal
ers claiming that the cars are taxable
only as persona property unless they
actually use the public highways. The
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
Methodist Church Entertainment

The annual Christmas tree enter
tainment will be given in the church
on Saturday evening at o'clock by
the members Of the Sunday school. A
full program, consisting Of recitations,
dialogues, songs and choruses is pre-
pared. Bring your children and en-
joy with them a pleasant hour. Candy
will be distributed as usual. The su-
perintendent and the teachers will
make you welcome.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
PRINCETON BOY IN TOLLS.
Stanley Mathis Shoots and MORALLY
Wounds Night Waterman in
ARRAY at LeOla. S. d.

Copies OF the Aberdeen Evening
News just received give an account in
detail of the Stanley Mathis shooting
ARRAY, short accounts Of which have
appeared in the twin city dailies. The
Union will not attcEpt to cover the
story but merely give a ee*w of the
principal points as they appeared in
the News, a paper with a record for
accuracy.
C. F. Berry was shot and Stanley
Mathis was wounded in the leg in a
revolver duel in the residence district
of Leola, S. D., early December H..
Mrs. Stanley Mathis, according to re-
ports, stood by while the shooting took
place. Berry was taken to St. Luke's
hospital in Aberdeen with bullet
wound in his abdomen while Mathis
was treated by a local physician. A
charge was placed against Mathis of
assault with intend to kill.
While there is. a good deal of mys-
terry as to the motive for the shooting,
States Attorney H. o. Hepperlc said
that he understood the two men had
had an alteration some time ago.
Berry, it seems, had insisted that Mrs.
Mathis and other voting women keep
off the streets late at night as part of
the vigilance move in the territory.
Mathis, it appears, took exception to
the request, and there was quarrel.
According to stories told by the
principals Berry; who is night watch
man, noticed couple going down the
street about 1870 that morning. He
followed them down Main street and
out into the residence district. AS
they got opposite private home,
while they were still standing on the
sidewalk, Berry flashed his spotlig hit
on them. Mathis then turned and be-
gan to fire.. Berry at once started
shooting. Mathis first shot went into
Berry's abdomen. Berry's shot hit
Mathis in the leg.
Mrs. Mathis said she did not know
Of any motive for the shooting. She
said she believed it was merely mis-
understanding.
Berry died in local hospital on
Tuesday morning and Mathis, who is
q garage man. was held in Jail without
bond.
According to evidence gathered
since the shooting, one, version in
Leola seems to be that Mathis and his
wife took Berry for q holdup man
when the latter followed them home
and the exchange of shots came after
he flashed light on the couple.
Mathis was arraigned last Monday
morning upon a charge of murder,
pleaded not guilty and was bound over
to the next term of the circuit court
The counsel for the defense waived the
preliminary hearing and no evidence
was introduced by either the prosecu-
ton or the defense. Mathis failed
to show any great amount of emotion
when the charge of murder was read
accusing him of shooting Berry.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22

Response to Salvation Army Appeal.
Princeton has responded generously
to the appeal for funds for the Saliva
ton army. According to the fastest
report, the sum of $175.30 has been
donated here in the village. w..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-22
CONGREGATIONAL Christmas Tree.

The Sunday school children of the
Congregational church gathered in the
basement of the edifice last night to
receive their presents from the Christ
mas tree which Santa Claus had furn-
ished and literally covered with yule-
tide gifts. It was indeed a merry lit
tie party, and each felt happy as the
presents were distributed.