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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-18
SCHOOL CHILDREN
VOTE FOR TREES
(Ry Associated Prss..l

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. - Thou
sands of American school children
are voting this week to select a ma
tional tree. For three months a cam
paign has been going on all over the
country undeS the auspices of the
American Forestry association. Some
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Princeton Loses.

Two American legion teams
Princeton and Milaca-played game
of basketball in the latter town last
night.
Milaca started with a rush and ra1n
up 5 points before Princeton regis
tered. Then Smith took a basket:
from the tip off and Schmidt shot a.
foul. In the meantime Milaca scored
several more baskets. The first half.
ended-Milaca IS, Princeton 6. The
Milaca floor is so small and the CELL
ing beams so low that the Princeton
boys playing was greatly handi-,
capped.
In the second half Princeton tried
hard to win, but Milaca had two big
lead, and the best the boys could do
was to tie the score. But Milaca's
luck again asserted itself and the.
game ended FL to II.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Princetonians Hold Reunion

Two hundred and thirty former
Princetonians now residing in the
twin cities were present at the basket
supper held in a hall on France ave.
last Saturday evening. After the sup
per had been served a musical pro-
gram was rendered. The orches-
ira organized by S. P. Skahen and
Clyde Cravens played several num-
bers. There were also some vocal
solos and readings which were much
appreciated. The Princetonians are
planning to continue these reunions
which are so much enjoyed by every
one present. The next meeting will
probably be at big picnic some time
next summer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10

support of the organization, approving
contracts and bills, advising with the
board of county commissioners and
the. representatives of the state de-
Hpartment Of agriculture.
The auditing committee consists of
the president, vice president and Sec
rotary treasurer. This committee
shall meet each month providing the
executive committee does not meet to
transact the routine business of the
organization.
The board of directors elected the
following officers of the county asso-
citation:
Louis Normandin, Greenbush ... President
G. L. Freer. South Harbor.......Vice President
o. r. Elms, Milaca ............
County Director to State Federation
Geo. Hatch, Hayland .................... Director
VIM. Hamblin, Wahkon .............-...... Director
Harry Mattson. Page .................... Director
It was somewhat difficult for the
directors to elect these officers be-
cause many of the delegates them
selves had never met before, but the
utmost good feeling and friendly
spirit was shown throughout the
whole meeting. The elections were
characterized by anything but a rush
for the office by the candidates nom;-
continued on mace 2l
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Plans to Honor Soldier Dead.

General Pershing, Major. General
John A. Jejeune, one of the comman-
ders of the second division, and Secre-
tary Baker have approved the plan of
bringing from Flanders fields the body
of an unknown American soldier and
interring it in the Arlington amphi-
theater. General Pershing appeared
before the house military committee
and approved this plan. He said it
would be fitting tribute to all Ameri-
can soldiers who had made the su-
preme sacrifice in the great war and
suggested that the ceremony be per-
formed with every honor next Memo
rial day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
SOCIAL MEETING IN REST ROOM.
Civic Betterment Club Entertains ITO
Out of Town Guests at Rest
Room IN SATURDAY.

The members of the Civic Better
ment club were hostesses to all visitors
at the rest room on Saturday after
noon. Hot coffee and doughnuts were
served to ITO out of town guests and
all the ladies enjoyed most pleasant
social afternoon.
The room is particularly attractive,
neat, we'll lighted and comfortably
furnished. It is open to all women ev-
cry day in the week, except Sunday,
from 100 to $50. It is hoped that
women coming into town from the
farms will find the room especially
convenient.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Verdict by Vision.

A Missouri jury headed by minis.
ter had session of prayer before vot-
ing on the guilt or innocence of a man
charged with murder. The ministe,
told the other jurymcn that while
praying he had vision of the alleged
murderer surrounded by bright glow
and the victim appeared in darkness
Thereupon the jury brought in yer.
dict of not guilty. That is a new way
to arrive at verdict regardless of
evidence. Ministers and visions will
soon be popular as Jurymen with the
attorneys for the dcfense.-St. Cloud
Journa!- Press. ~:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
FIRE IN THOMAS RESIDENCE.
Starts on Roof by Cinder From Chin
ney-Flames Soon Under Con-
frn1-namauo MT Croof

ney-Flames Soon Under Con-
trol-Damage Not Great.
Saturday evening fire threatened to
destroy the residence of w. J. Thomas.
In the early evening chimney burned
out and about an hour later small
blaze was discovered on the roof. The
fire spread quickly and the house I'M
doubtedly would have been destroyed
if Mr.. Thomas had not done some
quick and effective work. He scaled
the roof and the voluntary fire
brigade supplied him with pals of
water which kept the flames fairly
we'll under control until the fire de-
partment arrived. The firemcn with
the hose and chemicals soon had the
blaze completely extinguished with
comparatively little damage to the
house.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Airplanes in Commercial Service.

The automobile has practically
revolutionized the travelling and trans
portation facilities of this generation
and the airplane holds just as great
promise. The British commercial air.
plane service was established in Aug
ust, 1919. During the next fifteen
months this service carried exports
and imports valued at $1,676,097 and
s., 1929. 1862 respectively. Up to the
present time the trade has been most
~ with France but It Is planned to ex-
tend the airplane service to British
possessions in Africa and Asia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
An Excellent Concert.

One of the most enjoyable concerts
which it has ever been the good for.
tune of Princeton to enjoy was given
by the Mendelssohn Musical club last
Thursday evening in the high school
This orchestra is a fine
organization-one of the finest play
ing on the lyceum course. The pro-
gram was so varied that everyone was
pleased.
It is unusual for so fine an orches-
ira to consent to give other than a
classical program, but it gave both
classical and popular numbers which
were alike so splendidly rendered that
each was delight to the audience.
Howard Everts, the director and
fiutist, has a wide reputation, having
been .soloist in 1nnes' famous band fo1
number of years. John Burch also
is we'll known in musical circles, hav-
ing been soloist in a number of not.
ed orchestras and bands. Each one
Of the young women who composed the
remainder of the orchestra proved her
self an artist on her particular in
strument.
If it is possible to secure the Men
delsshon Musical club for a concert
next winter Princeton will surely turn
out an audience that will fill the audi
torium to overlooking:
This concert was. the fourth num-
Der on the lyceum course. The next
number will be comedy entitled,
The Chatterbox," which is said to be
very amusing. This will be put on by
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
EASTERN STAR INITIATION.
Twenty Three Candidates Admitted ia
Eastern Star Chapter-State
Officers Present.

On Monday evening the Kedron
chapter Of the Eastern Star initiated
% members, the largest number of
candidates ever admitted at one time
into this chapter.
Two state officers were present,
Claude E. Hamilton of st. Paul,
worthy grand patron, and Mrs. Mary
C. Taylor of Minneapolis, grand Sec
rotary. Mrs. Claude E. Hamilton,
worthy matron of Macalaster Park
chapter, Mrs. Ella Loudon, deputy of
district 27 and past worthy matron Of
Jasmine chapter, and Mrs. Minerva
Hixson, past grand Esther and past
worthy matron of, Jasmine chapter,
were also present. s-
The following candidates were ad-
mitted to Kedron chapter: Mr.. and
Mrs. E. H. Peterson, MIR. and Mrs. A.
B. -Gramer, DR.. and Mrs.-Staccy, Mrs.
Herdliska, Ruth Herdliska, Mrs. J. A.
Nyberg, Hilma Nyberg, Mrs. R. C.
Dunn, Grace A. Dunn, Mrs. A. M.
Davis, Mrs. Swan Olson, Mrs. Emma
Orstrum, Mrs. Maud Holm, Mrs. c..
W.. Wehrend, w. H. Smith, H. Stahnke
and George Ross.
After the rites of the initiation had
been completed a most delicious sup
per was served. The old and new
members, being thus greatly refreshed
and strengthened, departed to their
respective homes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10

husbands and wives during the year
are especially affected. They are
single for the purposes Of the income
tax law and are granted only an ex-
enption Of $1,000, unless the head Of
a family.
Persons who were divorced-or sepa-
rated by mutual agreement during the
year also must consider themselves as
single persons.
The status of the taxpayer on De-
cember 81, 1920, determines the amount
of the exemptions. If on that day the
taxpayer was married and living with
wife or husband claim may be made
for the $4,000 exemption. If single, or
married and not living with wife OF
husband on December 81, the exemp-
ton is only $1,000.
Persons who reached majority dur
ing the year and whose earnings for
that period amounted to $1,000 or
more, or $4,000 or more, according to
their marital status, must file a return
and pay a tax on their net income in
excess Of those amounts.
To avoid penalty the return must be
in the hands of the collector of in
ternal revenue for the district in
which the taxpayer lives or has his
principal place of business on or be-
fore midnight of March Is, 1921.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
PRINCETON WINS ANOTHER.
Cambridge and Princeton High Schoo
Basketball Teams Clash and

Basketball Teams Clash and
Visitors Lose Out.
The Princeton high boys team de-
featcd the Cambridge quint in the
high school gymnasium last Friday
evening by the extremely low score of
10 to 5.
In spite of the fact that the local
team came out with q new lineup
it showed ability in advancing the ball
and keeping possession of it to such
an extent that the Cambridge quint
was given little opportunity for Of
fensivc playing.
The defense of the locals also
proved a baffler for the visitors, and
the few points they were able to cage
were made by long shots from the
center Of the floor.
Although the local team played a
wonderful offensive game, it seemed
to be unable to connect with the bas.
ket. Shot after shot failed and it is
for this reason that the final score is
not true indication of the relative
strength of the two teams. Had the
local tossers been able to cage even
the ordinary percentage of tries the
score would have assumed different
aspect. With the same dash and drive
on the offensive and any kind of luck
in scoring, the local team ought to be
able to give good account of itself
in the future.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Pease Unit Organizes.

Friday afternoon SO farmers met in
the Baas Implement and Hardware
store at Pease to organize a farm
bureau unit. Leroy Uptagrafft pre-
sided. The reading of the constitu-
ton and bylaws of the association by
Mr.. Brooks, was followed by consider
able discussion concerning the ma
ture of the organization. The thirty
members present elected the following
officers: Director, H. B. Bos; vice.
director, H. Kiel; secretary, S. Droogs-
ma.
Mr.. Uptagrafft reports that the units
in Pease, Princeton and Grcenbush
have displayed much enthusiasm in
their meetings and it is evident that
the farmers in these communities are
going into this movement with the
proper spirit. There are now $4,000
farm bureau members in Minnesota
and in the next few months that num-
Der will be increased greatly. Ohm
stead county has practically 100 per
cent membership, that is nearly every
farmer is member of the county as
ISOLATION.
Mr.. Brooks stated that according to
the present outlook in Mile Laos coun-
ty we will in few months have one
of the best organizations in the state.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
Income Tax Facts.

Births, deaths and marriages during
the year 1920 affect materially income
tax returns for that year.
Millions of babies were added. to
family circles, each of whom brings
an exemption Of $500 in the parents
income tax return.
Widows and widowers who lost their
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10

take advantage Of the law at once by
organizing national selling agency
to handle perishable farm produce
The agency viii be modelled somewhat
along the lines made famous by the
California Fruit Growers association
A constitutional amendment, ex-
empting agricultural cooperative as
sociations from taxation under Ger.
tain restrictions, was put into the
house hopper by Representative
Thomas H. Girling Of Robinsdale or
Tuesday.
Nonpartisan leaguers almost caught
the house mapping with a motion tc
recall their bill imposing a prohibi.
tive tax On transactions in grain flu.
lures, taking it from the committee on
taxes and referring it to the commit.
tee on markets. Many members die
not understand the motion and only
about half the house voted on it. The
rising vote showed 40 votes for and
81 against the motion, but Thomas H
Girling raised the point thata MAORI.
ty Of the whole house, or, 66 votes, is
necessary to Withdraw a bill from q
committee. TheFspeaker held this was
the rule.
The income tax amendment to the
constitution, dsfsatedsat the last cleo.
ton, is before The legislature again
The house committee en- taxes reported
for passage George Wicker's bill re.
submitting the question to the people
Mr.. Wicker says it really should be
called "tax reform" measure, as il
embraces mo-e than The income tax
and Gins to co away with present
cumbersome and unproft:.ble personal
property taxes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10

the Little Players. The members of
this company are also musicians and
the comedy will be interspersed, with,
musical numbers.
"The Chatterbox" will be with .us
on March Is.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
c ON MERCIAL CT UB
Perfects Organization and Formulates
Program Of Work Contemplat-
ed for Ensuing Year.
Membership Fees Fixed and Commit
tee Appointed to Revise Ar
ticles of Incorporation.

A meeting of progressive business
and professional men was held at the
armory last Friday night for the pur-
pose of perfecting the organization of
the Commercial club of Princeton and
formulating program Of contemplat-
ed work for the ensuing year. There
was good attendance. 'sezs
DR.. McRae presided and called the
meeting to order, while W. c. Doane
acted as secretary. The chairman an
nounced that the board Of directors
was Of the opinion that fair adjust
ment of membership fees and annual
dues would be as follows:
I. That all business and profess
sional men pay a membership fee Of
Sc and annual dues Of $6,-and that
any one desiring to contribute more
than this could do SO voluntarily,
2. That the other members Of the
club pay membership fees of s. and
annual dues of So.
On being put to vote the suggcs-
tions of the board of directors were.
unanimously approved as was also q
motion to make permanent the board
chosen at the meeting of January 10,
The secretary then read the articles
of incorporation and bylaws of the
Commercial club of Princeton, and it.
was moved and seconded that the
name of the organization be changed
to princeton Commercial Community
club" Upon being put to vote the
motion was lost.
The list Of the applicants for menu
bership was read and such applicants
admitted into the club. A vote of
thanks was rendered to the old mem
bers of the club, Of whom there were
seven present, and they were duly re-
elected to membership
A committee of six was appointed
by the chair to draw up all necessary
amendments to the articles of incor-
poration and bylaws and submit it's
report to the club for adoption at the
next regular meeting. The commit
tee: Henry hobbs, J. A. Nyberg,
Robt. H. King, H. A. Humphrey, Sid
ney Berggren and Evan H. Peterson.
It was decided to rent the upstairs
rooms in the armory for one year.,
beginning January 1, 1921, at am
agreed rental of $500 per annum;
that regular business meeting of
the club be held at the armory on the
third Tuesday Of each month, and
that the club meet informally and for
social purposes only on every Tues
day evening of the ensuing year cx--
cept the Tuesdays designated as regu--
lar business meeting nights. The sal.
airy of the secretary was fixed at SIS
per month.
Considerable discussion was en-
gagged in relative to the proposed
amendments to the bylaws and ar.
ticles of incorporation and many good
suggestions were made for the guild
ance of the committee appointed to-,
redraft and amend them.
The meeting adjourned to February
Is at p. m.
There are now 100 members inxthess
club and it is expected that thissnun1-
Der will be increased to at lear ESQ.
This will make a STRONG working or
ganization and every member will do:
his part toward enhancing pros.
perity of the community i've.
commercial club is good thing for
any town. -...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
FIRE AT Elk RIVER
Phoenix Block, With Its Three Stores,
Is Quilted and Heavy Prop
erty Loss Results.
Fire RACES for Three Hours in After.
noon But Flames Are Con-
fined to One Building.

The Phoenix block at Elk River,
composed Of three stores, was Quilted
by a fire which started about p. m.
Tuesday and ragged throughout the
afternoon. Sam Lerner, j. T. Plante
and r. E. Dare occupied the building,
which. was owned by Miss Ruth Houl-
ton. At the time the fire started
Lerner was out Of town and his clerk
had gone to dinner. Upon his return
he discovered smoke issuing from the
basement Of the clothing store and
Immediately turned in an alarm of
fire.
It was not long before the fire de-
partment had four streams of water
playing on the building. 1t~was diff
ficult to fight the fire in the basement
as the building was filled with dense
smoke and firemen were unable to en-
ter. the premises. The best they could
do was to keep the building flooded
with water and prevent the flames
from reaching other structures. Fear
ing that the whole line of stores might
take fire, the village authorities sent
in call for help to Minneapolis and
in about 40 minutes hose cart and
pump from that city was on the
scene. This permitted a total OF
seven streams to be played upon the
fire and at o'clock it was brought
under control, but the block, with its
three stores, was virtually reduced to
ruins. The lower floors came down
with a crash in the early part of the
afternoon, while the second floor
burned through in several places but
did not collapse. The flames shot
through the roof in but one place and
this permitted stream to be played
on the interior from the top Of the
building. r.
Practically nothing was salvaged
from either Of the stores and conse-
quently the stocks are total loss. A
loss of about 1000 was sustained by
Davis Bros. from the water and smoke
which penetrated their furniture store.
E. Nelson's store, north of Lerner's,
was not at any time in danger.
Sam Lerner is the heaviest loser.
He had an unusually heavy stock, esti-
mated at $35, 1000, which was only par
TALLY covered by insurance. The loss
in the Plante store is figured at $780,
900 with $1,000 insurance. R. E.
Dare's loss is about $4,000, covered
by insurance, and Miss Houlton's at
$4,000.
Had it not been for the new water
system the First National Bank build
ing and Nelson's store would proba-
bly, have been destroyed. It is con-
coded that the water system has al
ready paid for itself. Although the
Minneapolis 6remen rendered timely
aid, the local department carried the
heaviest part of the load in combining
the flames to the block in the early
stages of the fire.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10
GIRLS TEAM SCORES VICTORY.
Local High School Team Defeats Girls
From Cambridge by
Sc0re n "a IN

The Princeton girls basketball team
last Friday evening defeated the girls
from Cambridge high school in rath-
er one-sided game. A team, is always
at some disadvantage in playing on a
strange floor but. the girls certainly
outclassed the visitors at every turn
of the game.
At the beginning of the first half
the Cambridge girls made basket,
the only point they scored during the
entire game. The ball was kept in
the vicinity of Princeton's9 basket the
greater part of the time and the local
team would have run up bigger
score if the Cambridge guards had not
done some fairly effective work. The
score at the end of the first half was
II to q.
The first half was played with the
girls rules but boys rules were adopt
ed for the last half since the visitors
were accustomed to playing that type
of game. The change in the rules ap-
parently did not benefit the Cambridge
team as Princeton scored 10 points
during the last half. Thus the game
ended with score of % to g in favor
Of the home team
The Princeton girls had the follow
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-02-10

during the latter part Of the second
half Dolores Grow played as right
guard and Joyce Chapman as right
forward.
The boys and girls, will play the
Anoka high school teams tomorrow
night. Both these contests will be
worth seeing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-07-01
GILBERT

June 22:-Recent weddings Of inter
est to our community were those OF
Miss Aurelia LaForce and Edmund
Doucette, who were married at the
Belle Prairie church on June 10; and
Miss Bernice Larson, of Little Falls
and Philip Martineau of Crosby, who
were married Saturday. June 13. al
Little Falls. We extend hearty con-
gratulations and best wishes to both
couples.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Olson and family
returned last week from trip. to Be-
midi, where they visited relatives.
A meeting conducted with the home
demonstration agent. Miss Hough
was held at the home of Mrs: Ear
Tew last Friday. Making of button
holes and pockets were taught.
June 2S.-Mr. and Mrs. John Olsor
entertained Sunday at a dinner party
for the members Of the Andersen fam
lily in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs Paul An
dersen. who mOtOred up from Iowa to1
visit with relatives.
All CT the Johnson families &atheceo
at the old home Sunday and had
birthday party for August Johnson.
Nearly all of the men OF the nelGh-
borhood gathered at Helmec Carlson's
Friday and helped with the building
of his new barn.
Miss Olga Hedlund. who has beer
employed for some time in Minnea'
polls, came home Saturday night.
A number of people from here at
tended the wedding. dance given al
Gibsons in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Gibson, who We're married re-