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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
FAREWELL PARTY.
Given in Honor of Rev. and Mrs.
hobbs Prior to Their Leaving
for California.

A farewell party, largely attended,
was given on the evening Of Septem-
Der 81 in the parlors Of the Methodist
church in honor of Rev. and Mrs.
Henry hobbs. Mrs. John Bishop pre-
sided. Speeches were made. by C. L..
Jump and John Bishop, the latter pre-
senting Rev. hobbs, as token of
esteem from the congregation, a purse
of money, and the recipient responded
in few well-chosen words, thanking
the donors for their kind remem-
brance.
Many regrets were expressed that
Rev. and Mrs. hobbs had decided to
leave Princeton and the best wishes of
the assemblage were extended for
their success in their new field of la
Dor. Refreshments we're served by the
ladies of the church.
Rev. and Mrs. hobbs left Princeton
on Saturday for the Sacramento val
ley, CAL, where Mr.. hobbs will have
charge of church.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Jess Angstman Writes.

In renewing his subscription to the
Union Jess Angstman of !. Harlem,
Mont, says, among other things:
''"Out here the sheep and cattle in
dustries are having a hard time get
ting by. The freight and marketing
conditions, combined with the meat
hogs in Chicago and other live stock
markets, seem bent toward the final
ruination of these two great enter
prizes. It costs $3.50 to ship four
year-old steer to Chicago, almost rs
per cent of what he is worth. The
same applies to sheep. They knock the
farmer off for 48 cents bushel for
freight on wheat. In spite of these
things, however, we are getting along
as well, I guess, as the majority of
states. Our banks are beginning to
show signs of returned stability.
Some of them have had hard siege;
some have taken involuntary vaca-
lions, as they have in other states,
but as rule they have begun to come
back.
my prediction is that the New
York Nationals will win the worlds
series;> that FATTY" Arbuckle will be
acquitted; that A. C. Townley will
continue to ''gather in the sheaves'' in
spite, even,> of the Unions attitude
toward him, and that there are a lot
of republicans who are itching for
a chance to scratch the democratic
ticket the next time they have an op-
portunity."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Local Potato Market More Active.

AONaA L VCoVO NAoAAO NAVAV <AN~AVOs
Il Greater activity has prevailed at the
potato warehouses during the past
few days, largely due to the fact that
there has been an appreciate advance
in price, SLIGO to $1.7o being paid for
white stock and $1.20 to $3.50 for red
AN advance Of 20 cents per cwt on
white stock and 10 cents on red above
last weeks quotations. The outside
demand is still light and very few cars
have consequently left this point dur
ing the past seven days.
Many farmers are still digging po-
tatoes. Some of them are storing part
and selling part to the warehousemen,
while others are storing the whole
crop awaiting an advance in price
which they believe will soon come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06

us at one time that every bee in his
apiary knows him, either By sight or
smell he does not know which and
never sting him. I'm fact he said,
"when I call some Of the oldtimers by
name, such as Susie, Josephine, Cleo
patra, they imnediately respond and
rub noses with me. Bees are easily
trained when you understand their
characteristics. In the savarming sea-
son they sometimes alight on me in
myriads and ! merely temove them
with my bare hands and place them in
new hives, where they are always con-
tented" ~ = II ,.zss~s3 :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
SHERBURNE FAIR.
Excellent Livestock Showing and Mag
,nifcent Exhibits by Town
ships of the County.

Excellent Livestock Showing and Mag
,nifcent Exhibits by Town
ships of the County.
r The Sherburne County fair, held at
Elk River last week, attracted large
concourse of people and none ap-
peared to be dissatisfied. There were
excellent exhibits Of livestock and
vegetables, and the women did them
selves proud in the magnificent dis
plays in their departments. Baldwin,
Elk River (Homecroft), Livonia and
Blue Hill had remarkably good town.
ship exhibits which, when judged,
were given places in the order above
enumerated-Baldwin first, etc. But
these displays were so close in COM
petition that the judges found less
than 100 points between any Of them.
The farmers, and their wives arc en-
titled to much credit for getting to-
gether such excellent collections.
The livestock display was especially
good this year. There were fully Is
per cent more cattle on display than
at any previous exhibit. The boys
and girls baby beef club made a fine
showing. The entries in the swine de-
partment trebled those of last year
and some high-grade animals were
exhibited.
In the butter contest for Wright and
Sherburne counties, the Victory cream
cry at Santiago took first prize with
a score of 94R. Hanover creamery of
Wright county was second with a
score Of 94A and the Elk River cream
cry came just shade lower with 81
points.
No new buildings had been erected
on the grounds, since the fair manage.
ment had devoted all it's resouces and
energies to conducting an extensive
advertising campaign and in producing
the best fair in the history of 'Sher.
burne county. The several delega.
lions from Princeton that attended The
fair pronounced it marked success
in every respect. IL. I +: !
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
FRED J. new TON !.
TAKES HIS SEAT
Sworn in as Member of Board Of Coun-
ty Commissioners to Succeed
the Late F. C. Cater. 49,
SYNOPSIS OF PROCEEDINGS
OF County Board at Its Regular
Monthly Session in Milaca on
Tuesday, October 4.

On Tuesday the Mile Laos county
board of commissioners met in regular
monthly session in the basement OF
the Milaca school house and disposed
of the following business which came
up for consideration:
Fred J. Newton, appointed on the
board last Monday to succeed the late
F. c.. Cater, was duly sworn in by
County Auditor Walter Peltier, took
his seat and entered into the delibera-
tions. During the progress of the
proceedings Mr.. Newton was appoint
ed custodian Of the court house at
Princeton and a member Of the county
home committee.
Several school petitions were pre-
sented, the petitioners praying to be
set off with their lands from one dis
trict to another, and the hearings
thereon were set for December 6.
Preliminary arrangements were
made for a bond issue Of approximate
ly $500 to take up warrants on ditch
No. II in Borgholm township.
The board checked up the road and
bridge work for the past season.
A number of applications for tax
abatement and correction were con-
sidered, some of which were allowed
and others referred back to the county
commissioners of the districts in which
the applicants reside for investigation.
The plat Of the resurvey of section
80, Greenbush township, together with
a statement of the total cost Of said
resurvey, was presented by Surveyor
Garrison, accepted by the board and
an order of assessment made.
County Attorney Doane was in
structed to check up the depository
bonds of banks and see that all such
bonds withs personal sureties bear the
signatures of at least five resident
freeholders of the county of Mile Laos
as provided by law.
The auditing of a number Of bills
and disposal Of small routine work
|oconehded the business of the. session
| and the board adjourned to. Tuesday,
November: L. 80 : ~ :, =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Eastern Star Meets.

The Kedron chapter of the Eastern
Star last Monday evening held the
first meeting that has been called
since the summer recess. A large
number of members were present. The
business session was followed by a
most pleasant social hour devoted to
cards and dancing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
SUSPICION Rests on Herb.

We are told that Herb Gates has
arranged his beehives in a circle and
erected small building in the center,
also that his neighbors are curious to
find out for what purpose he intends
using the house. In the daytime, of
course, marauders would dare not go
into that house for Herbs bees are
antagonistic to strangers, and
o'nights, it is said, he intends having
a bulldog on the premises. Herb told
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
COMMISSIONER !.
IS APPOINTED
Chairman of Princeton Town Board
and Mayor of Village Meet on
Monday Make Appointment.
FRED J. NEWTON CHOSEN
Meets With Hearty APP
prevail of the Majority of Vot-
ers in This District.

Monday morning. Henry Kunkel,
chairman of the Princeton town board,
and Robert A. Wood, the mayor of
Princeton, met at the office OF the
county auditor to appoint the success
sor to the late Forest c.. Cater. Fred
E. Newton was the choice Of both
representatives and was undoubtedly
also the choice Of the majority Of the
voters in this commissioner district.
The late Forest C. Cater has most
ably represented this district for 13
years and it was felt that it would be
most difficult to select competent
man as his successor. It is exceeding
ly fortunate that man with Fred
Newton's qualifications and ability
was available and could be induced to
accept the office He is unusually
we'll fitted for the appointment because
he is in close touch with both the peo-
pie in the town and the village and
will render equally good service to
all his constituents. Mr.. Newton was
born on a farm about mile and a
half northeast of Princeton village
and spent his early boyhood there. He
has since then continued his interest
in farming and for several years, with
the aid of his son, L. R. Newton, has
been conducting dairy farm of 100
acres, 100 acres of which lie in
Princeton township, and 80 in Bogus
Brook. Both his farming and bust
ness interests in the Evens Hardware
Co. bring him in close contact with
the farmers in this community and he
has first hand information in regard
to the matters that are of much inn
portance to them. He has been quite
prominent in civic affairs, having
served seven years on the school board
in Princeton village and three years
on the city council. Moreover, Mr.:
Newton has a wide acquaintance and
has taken much interest in all public
affairs in the county. He should
therefore be able to render good. ser
vice not only to his own district but
to the swhole=county. - -. .s.S@S'sa45
+ Henry Kunkel and Robert A. Wood
are to be congratulated on the good
judgment that they displayed in. act
ing so promptly in this matter and in
making an appointment that was in
accordance with the wishes of the ma
jority of voters in this district,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Tlliteracy in Minnesota.

Washington, D. c., October 1, 1921.
According to the census Of 1920
there are 34,487 illiterate persons 10
years of age and over in the state of
Minnesota, "illiterate" meaning un-
able to write. OF this total 26,242 are
foreign-born whites. In the total pop
ulation 10 years of age and over the
percentage of illiteracy is 1.8, which
it is gratifying to note, shows dim
mutton since 1910, when it was 80
For the foreign-born whites the per
centage is 81.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
MEETING IN ARMORY.
Mass Meeting in the Armory Friday
Evening to Discuss Weighing of
Potatoes and DnckapQ

Mass Meeting in the Armory Friday
Evening to Discuss Weighing Of
Potatoes and Dockage.
A mass meeting will be held in the
Princeton armory on Friday evening,
October 8, at eight o'clock, to discuss
the method of weighing potatoes that
are marketed here and determining
the amount of dockage that is to be
made for dirt, etc. All the farmers
who market their potatoes in Prince
ton are urged to attend this meeting.
While the potato yield is rather light
in this vicinity every farmer knows
that this crop is going to furnish
large portion of his income for the
ensuing year. It is therefore very i'm
'portant that a satisfactory agreement
be reached with the buyers at the be-
ginning of the marketing season in re-
gard to the matter of weighing the
potatoes and the scheme Of dockage
to be adopted.
In Princeton, as in nearby towns,
there has for sometime been demand
for community scale. Several Of
the adjoining towns have for some
time been supporting such scale and
in every case it is reported to give
satisfaction. If a community or viii
lage scale can be operated satisfac-
torily in Pine City, Cambridge,
1santi, North Branch, Elk River
and Zimmerman, it can be in
Princeton. The farmers who market
their produce in Princeton, with some
assistance from the business men in
town, have installed our community
scale at a cost of approximately 49,,
900. No one, this year at least, wishes
to invest. that amount of money in a
useless article. The, scale is. installed,
it is the finest article of it's kind in
town, and now some agreement should
be made between the buyers I: and
sellers whereby every farmer will find
it profitable to weigh his potatoes ON
this scale. In Princeton, as in other
towns; it will be necessary for the
farmers and buyers to agree upon
some scheme of. determining the
amount of dockage that it is necessary
to make for the dirt and culls
and this mass meeting has been ar
ranged for that purpose.
The officers of the company have
called the meeting. They wish to
state that an invitation to be present
is extended to every farmer who has
Princeton as his market town, to all
the potato buyers and other business
men in town and anyone else who is
interested in the matters TO be dis
cussed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
AUTO LAW WARNING.
Attorney General Hilton Rules on Du-
ties of Observation-Disclosures
Face Prosecution.

Face Prosecution.
In furtherance of the campaign for
rigid enforcement of the motor vehicle
law throughout the state, Attorney
General Clifford l.. Hilton this week
gave a ruling to the effect that will
full neglect to enforce the law is
ground for removal proceedings
against offending officials as we'll as
prosecution Of those who violate the
law. His statement added an appeal
for public support for the enforcement
campaign.
Reports of numerous violations of
the auto tax laws are reaching the
capitol and those from two small cities
listed more than 100 alleged violations.
Announcing that drastic action will
be taken where necessary, Mike Holm,
secretary Of state, began prompt in
vestigations of the report. He said
that reports of specific violations sent
to his office will be treated with conf
dence and receive prompt attention.
"In justice to more than 100000
Minnesota car owners who have paid
the proper motor vehicle taxes, and to
encourage respect for the law" said
Attorney General Hilton, tall good
citizens will assist local officials by
calling their attention to violations.
Efforts to collect the taxes should be
given popular support am informed
that several hundred thousand dollars
will be added to the state highway
fund when delinquent license fees are
paid. Every citizen in the state is in
terested in highway development, and
by proper vigilence on the part Of the
public at large and of all local Of
ficeals the end desired will be at
tained." -. -: -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Dorcas Ladies' Supper.

The roast chicken supper given by
the Dorcas ladies in the dining room
of the Congregational church last
night was attended by large con-
course of people; all of whom could
scarcely do other than enjoy the we'll
prepared viands It. was a.. feast of
plenty and the ladies are entitled to
credit for their expert cooking abili-
ties and the splendid service rendered.
Let us have more of such feasts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Land Clearing Demonstrations.

Land clearing demonstrations will
be given by fleet of trucks furnished
by the university extension division,
at Isle, on Wednesday, October IL, on
the John Harrison farm, miles south
Of town on the Wilson highway; on
the N. P. Pearson farm, on October
10, south of Onamia. Every modern
way of blasting, piling and clearing
land will be demonstrated. Picric
acid will be used. Everyone interest
ed should spend day with them. Re-
member the dates, October IL and 10.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Weighmaster Now BUSY.

Victor Ossell, the weighmaster at
the community scale, reports that
Monday he weighed loads, Tuesday
13, and Wednesday,, 26. Mr.: Ossell
states that the scale has not yet been
tested but it seems to check up with
other scales in town and he believes it
gives the accurate eight. Of course
it will be tested as soon as the ser
vices of the state inspector can be
secured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
COUNCIL, NEE Is; in
REGULAR SESSION
Louis Normandin Asks That the APP
proaches to Scale be Placed
in Better Condition. s.sss5.S
KLATT SUCCEEDS NEWTON
The Community Scale Designated Of
fetal Weighing Place of Vii
lage and Vicinity. ~sz:

: The village council convened in reg
ular monthly session last night with
all members in attendance and dis
posed of the following business: ~~-
Louis Nor1nandin appeared before
the council and asked that the streets
in proximity to the community scale
be graded in order that farmers may
haul heavy loads to such scale. He
said that the streets are not at present
in good condition.
Councilman Newton moved that the
council view the streets referred to by
Mr.. Normandin with view of rem
edying the defects by placing such
streets in good condition. The mo-
ton was unanimously carried.
T. F. Scheen asked that some means
be taken to carry off the water from
his property He said that for con-
siderable period CT time, whatsoever
it rained, he had been compelled to
build bridges in order to get in and
out of his house. During such times,
he added, the water came up over the
steps of his porch and came near
flooding him out. A motion that, with
the consent of other property owners
in the locality, catch basin be in
stalled to drain the street so as to take
off the overflow water, carried. -
Councilman Newton moved that
1--WE designate the farmers community
scale as the official scale Of Princeton
and vicinity, also that the weighmas-
ter be requested to give a 81, 500 bond,
and that we ask all owners of scales
in the village streets to refrain from
doing public weighing" and the mo-
ton was unanimously adopted. III
Miss Leah Barskey, county nurse,
requested the council to take whatso-
ever steps it deemed necessary to ex-
clude improper dances in public places.
Upon motion the president appointed
Councilman Jones as committee Of.
one to see that no improper dancing
Ills permitted in the places mentioned.
Councilman Newton submitted his
resignation from the municipal body,
which was read, but before it was
acted upon he asked the other mem
bers Of the council to continue placing
cinders on the street near the Method
list church, and also asked them never
to grant the Elk River Power & Light
company permission to make an adj
vance in rates.
Councilman Ross then moved that
Mr.. Newton's resignation be accepted
and that he be rendered a vote Of
thanks for his past good services. The
motion prevailed.
The council then proceeded to elect.
a new member to succeed Fred J.
Newton. Three names were suggest
ed-Chas. E. Klatt, A. E. Allen and
Fred Manke. Mr.. Klatt's name was
placed in nomination and he was
unanimously elected.
President Wood Suggested that an
officer patrol the streets of the village
from 6 o'clock Saturday nights to 6
o'clock Sunday mornings and arrest
all disorderly persons. Marshal Young
agreed to perform this duty.
The session concluded with the al
lowance of batch of bills.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Milaca Wins.

The high school football team went
to Milaca last Friday with intention
of winning the game. They were
beaten 81 to O. Our team being out
weighed@2 to 1 and not 50 well
equipped, could not resist their adj
yancements. Cambridge team plays
here at the fair grounds tomorrow
(Friday). :. = .. TX, = * .. "
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Second Carload of Acid Received.

Second Carload of Acid Received.
County Agent Hammargren reports
that the second carload Of picric acid
has been received at Onamia. There
has been a great demand for this ex-
plosive, particularly among the set
tiers in the northern section of the
county. --.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-10-06
Boys and Girls Club Results.

Boys and Girls Club Results.
The boys and girls Of Mile Laos
county made a grand showing at the
state fair. Lloyd Bisso took first in
exhibiting his pig and fifth place for
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-02-18
MOVE. TO RESTORE
PEACE IN IRELAND.
PLAN CONCENTRATES INDUCING
ULSTER LEADERS TO AGREE
TO PARTITION PROPOSAL.
negotiations Said to Be in PROGRESS
6etween British Prime Minister
and Ulster Leader with Hope
OF Reaching Settlement.

Dublin.-Interesting rumors are cir.
culating In Dublin with regard to fresh
ellofts the government is reported to
De making to effect a settlement with
ireland. The belie1 is growing that
an important development may come
10 ilght when parliament reconvenes.
according to one report, the govern
iheht IS trying to bring the Ulster lead.
ers into line with well-formulated
scheme to persuade the south to, ac.
cept the partition provided for in the
nome rule act and work under it. This
version OF the reputed plans has il
that the prize to be offered for &C.
ceptance is grant of full fiscal
autonomy to both sections Of Ireland.
1his would be coupled, so far as the
south Is concerned. with an offer to
release political prisoners and grant
amnesty to Irish republicans general
~, including members of the Irish re.
publican army. and even men ION the
run"
negotiations to this end are now pro-
ceeding, 1t is said, between Mr.. LLOYD
George, the prime minister and Sir
Edward Carson, Ulster leader, in the
British parliament, on the outcome of
which depends whether the plan will
be formally announced.
Representatives of the Sim Fein
have refused to treat the reported
scheme seriously, saying that until
some concrete, bona fide proposals had
actually been made they would not
waste time in speculation.
Prominent Nationalists when their
views were sought in the same con-
nection, said they had no doubt that
concession of fiscal autonomy would
go far toward satisfying the Irish
peoples demand for independence,
and, II offered in generous spirit,
would greatly weaken the position of
the Sim Fem if the republican parlia-
ment should reject 1t.