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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
School Baseball Season Ends.

The last ball game of the season
was played at the fair grounds in
Princeton on Decoration day, when the
high school team defeated St. Francis
by score Of IA to 5. Up to the
eighth inning Princeton had two
points and st. Francis three. Coach
Ames then called his boys around him
and talked to them like a father with
the result that they went in and made
10 runs.
The high school team won four out
of six games this season and was
strong in every position. There were
no individual stars, but everyone
played the game, the pitching being
of high class. Art Johnson pitched
like big Lacquer while Hedin and
Townsend filled in very successfully.
Umbehocker was captain and catcher
and was equally good in each position.
To coach Ames goes the credit for
so many successful games. He proved
a first-class coach and all the boys
liked him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Gopher Hunt Tomorrow

The gopher hunt of last spring was
so successful that the cemetery was
practically free from the little animals
Jail summer. However, the little pests
are again beginning to appear in num-
bers. They are making unsightly
holes on many Of the lots and, unless
their activities are checked, they will
undoubtedly undermine many of the
stones.
It seems advisable to conduct an
other raid and all who are interested
in the cemeteries the Protestant
and the Roman Catholic-are urged to
meet at the rest room tomorrow Fri
day. at p. m. Cars will be provided
to carry everyone back and forth to
the cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Rust Detectives on Warpath.

Something like 200 deputy weed in
spectors with shiny badges are cover
ing the state in a search for that par
ticular species of barberry which
causes rust on wheat and, if you are
maintaining a hedge of this shrub
you will be ordered to destroy it.
However, before you do so, be con-
WINGED that the barberry on your
premises is of the kind that produces
this black rust, for we know of one
instance where a so-called tweed in
spector" ordered magnificent hedge
destroyed and, after it had been dug
up, it was found that the species of
barberry removed was not of the rust
producing variety. This hedge was
on the premises of DR.. Cooney and he
will verify our statement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08

binary conditions they would stand
ready to vote for it. But they point
out the proposition Of giving the ocean
shippers $3o,ooo,ooo or $40 100000 in
aid each year finds few friends in
such states as Ohio, Kansas, Iowa and
Missouri in a campaign, and for this
reason they believe that in political
fairness" the administration should
agree to shelving the shipping meas
ure until the next session.
The much delayed and oft side
tracked soldier bonus bill has struck
new snags. Word reached the senate
via spokesman of unquestioned au-
thority that President Harding was
determined to veto the bonus bill in
the form in which it was finally adopt
ed by the senate finance committee.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
How the Money is Spent.

Minnesota highway department ov-
erhead expenses are taking only
slightly over per cent Of the trunk
highway funds compared with 7 per
cent average in other states.
General administration, surveying,
engineering, superintendent every
thing from rent of the new headquar-
ters building in St. Paul to the wages
of the survey party cooks covered
by the figure which further establishes
the economy with which the party is
managed. Administration costs, which
include the salaries of executives,
headquarters and many field employees,
rental and other general office ex-
penses, are more than covered by the
annual fund of $15O,OOO, less than
IL per cent Of the business volume.
Engineering and superintendent ac-
counts for the big part of the remain
ing per cent.
The figures for the official records
are given this week in a bulletin from
the state highway department in
answer to inquiries following revival
of unfounded reports that compare
lively little road money was going on
the roads. They show that nearly IS
cents out Of every trunk highway dol
lar goes into road betterments and the
rest for engineering and other neccs-
sary items.
J. T. Ellison, assistant highway
commissioner, said that the Minnesota
showing is among the most favorable
in comparison with those of other
states. While the Minnesota over
head aggregates little more than 5
|per cent, he said, that on maintenance
is 3h per cent and for new construc-
ton is about per cent, or less than
the general average for the states. All
expenses except amounts paid to con-
tractors are included in construction
overhead, he explained, while the
maintenance item embraces every
thing except the wages of the patrol
men and other expenses going direct
| ly into road betterments.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Mrs. FierO Laid to Rest.

The body of Mrs. Ralph Fiero
whose tragic death was chronicled in
last weeks Union, arrived here on
Saturday accompanied by G. N. Parks
father of the unfortunate young
woman; her husband and the two chill
dren.
Funeral services were held at the
Parks home on Sunday afternoon, the
solemnities being conducted by Rev.
W. G. Besselievre of the Princeton
Congregational church. The inter-
ment was at Oak Knoll. A large con-
course of people attended the obse-
quies and there were many beautiful
floral offerings.
Among those in attendance from out
of town were Mr.. Moses and Mrs.
Baine of Minneapolis, as we'll as other
friends from that city.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
ROAD AID DECREASE.
State Officials Concerned Over Posi-.
bility of Further Cut in
> Federal Funds.

Uncle Sam may contribute only ST.
100000 this year, against $1,000
each previous year toward the Bah
cock plan to build better roads around
Princeton and in other sections of
Minnesota. That is the report from
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner, and J. H. Mullen, as
sistant commissioner and chief high
way engineer, who are now returning
from Washington.
Congress late last fall voted emer-
gency highway aid of which Mime
sofa received 81 100000 for the winter
work program to relieve unemploy-
mont. The state officials report now
that, unless action is taken this month
that sum, representing only half the
federal cid granted in previous years.
probably will be the full allowance
for the present government year and
the program will be slowed up to that
extent. The highway department.
nevertheless, is pushing plans to &c
on with road betterments as rapidly
as funds become available. The auto
tax enforcement is bringing in addi-
tional money, it is said, although the
total collections will not offset the pos.
sible federal aid reduction.
Commissioners Babcock and Muller
travelled east by automobile to inspect
highway building in several states
They found that maintenance patrol
men are being employed in other states
to an extent that Minnesota must fight
to retain it's advanced position. Hi.
nois paving is standing up we'll, they
reported, but is mainly 16 feet wide
against the 18-foot Minnesota stan.
dard, and without the widened super.
elevated curves or improved drainage
adopted in this state. The Minnesota
officials expect to return to St. Pau
late next week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
BOARD REMAINS IN
SESSION TWO DAYS
The County Board Holds Its Regular
Monthly Session; School Dis
trict Petitions Heard.
MANY BILLS ARE AUDITED
Plans For New Court House COnsid-
cred; Building Will Not Cost
More Than $4,000.

The county board met for it's regu-
lar monthly session in the Milaca
school house Tuesday morning. All
members were present and the meet
ing was called to order at II o'clock
by Chairman Sehlin.
The first business before the board
was the appointment of county weed
inspector. In fact the state field man
who presented the matter to the board
recommended that two inspectors be
appointed. The motion was made by
Newton and seconded by Axell that
the appointment of a weed inspector
be laid over until another meeting.
The motion was carried.
The proposal for the construction of
bridge No. 1904 located in section 20,
township sc, range 27, was presented
to the board for consideration. John
Levau reported there was some OBJ
lection to erecting the bridge at it's
present location.
The board adjourned to reconvene
at 1870 in the afternoon.
At the opening of the afternoon
session the bridge proposal was again
brought up for discussion. It was de-
cided not to consider any Of the pres
ent bids because the road may be
changed and the bridge built at some
other point.
Two petitions for the formation Of
new school districts were presented to
the board in the afternoon session.
More than a hundred men and women
who were particularly interested in the
petitions were present. The first petit
ton presented was that Of Carl Sic
bert ct al. for the formation Of new
school district comprising territory in
district which lies in the townships
Of Princeton and Bogus Brook. There
are four school houses in this district,
three in Princeton township and one in
Bogus Brook. The petition requested
that the district be divided on the
townline. This the board refused to
grant because such division would
give the school district in Bogus
Brook valuation of $4,000 and the
one in Princeton township $168,00O
or only $4,000 for each school. Com
missioner Newton moved that an in
dependent school district be created
with six members on the school board
Continued on page 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Blue Hill Unit and Club Meets.

A very large crowd enjoyed the
meeting of the farmers club and farm
bureau unit Tuesday evening at Carl
Glands. There was an out-of-door
business meeting and the annual cleo
ton of farm bureau unit officers:
President, M. Kaliher; vice president,
Ed. Edison; secretary, M. B. Mattson.
A bonfire was made and the wieners
furnished by the club were roasted
and added to the lunch of sandwiches,
cake and coffee. Instead Of the regu-
lar meeting next month there will be
the annual picnic at Elk lake on We'd
nesday, July 10.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
THE BOND ISSUE
FAILS TO CARRY
Vote is 1874 Against and IA for
Proposition; Seven Eighths
Vote Required to Carry.
VOTERS MAKE A MISTAKE
Proposal Should Have Received
Unanimous Vote for the Inn
prOvements Are Needed.

The proposal submitted to the vot-
ers of Princeton last Monday to per-
nit the issuance of bonds in the sum
Of $4,000 for the purpose Of enlarg-
ing and improving the waterworks
system Of the village was defeated.
The vote was IA for the proposition
and 1874 against, and the law requires
that, in order to carry, proposal Of
this kind shall receive fve-eighths of
all votes cast. Hence with a total
vote of 1913, it would have been neces-
|sary, to be exact, for 211A ballots to
be cast in favor in order to carry it.
It is really unfortunate for Prince
ton that the issue failed to carry, for
the village badly needs the improve
ments proposed. Besides, everyone
knows that Main street needs paving,
and now that the state highway de-
partment has promised to pave this
street provided a water system is put
in, it is to be regretted that the voters
made the mistake of turning the
proposition down.
The council was certainly not plac-
ing the cost Of the proposed improve
ments too high in the estimate Of
$4,000. Under ordinary circum-
stances the residents Of the village
would not have hesitated to have vot-
ed this amount but this is an unusual
year and money is still rather
tight.
But the council has the right to or
der the system installed and a meet
ing Of taxpayers will be held at the
Commercial club rooms next Tuesday
night to discuss the proposition. In
case the council decides to go ahead
with the work the costs will be taxed
up to the abutting property owners.
There was something peculiar about
Mondays election, that is, almost ev-
eryone opposed to the bond issue vot-
ed, while many who claimed to be in
favor Of it failed to put in an appear
ance at the polls.
It is to be hoped that the council
will proceed to order the water and
sewer system extended and improved.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Violation of Liquor Law CHARGED.

Andrew Sjoblom was arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner Alb
bott in Minneapolis Monday on fed
eral warrant charging him with I'M
lawfully having liquor in his possis-
sion. He was bound over to federal
court in the sum Of $4,000 to appear at
Duluth July II. It is alleged that
Chief of Police Finn, armed with a
search warrant, found quantity of
Intoxicating liquor in the Sjoblom
home on Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
S0LONS TAKE UP
WATER PROJECT
Councilmen Hold Lengthy Discussion
Over Plans to Install Water
System in Village.
MASS MEETING TUESDAY
Decided by Council That All Itinerant
Peddlerss and Dogs in Viii
lage Pay License.

The Princeton village council met
on Tuesday evening and the principal
matter discussed was the principal
water system, the issuance Of bonds
for which failed to carry at Mondays
election. The discussion was a
lengthy one and was considered from
various angles, the council finally de-
Gliding to put the matter up to a meet
ing of the Commercial club and tax
payers next Tuesday night to obtain
expressions Of opinion as to going
ahead with the installation of water
system.
It was made clear that the council
possesses the legal right to pass a
resolution ordering construction of a
water and sewer system and that it
can float time certificates of from one
to twenty years to cover such expendi-
ture, assessing the output against
abutting property owners.
Representative from the Mime
apolis Trust company were present
and stated that if such certificates
were issued their corporation would
purchase them.
Attorney w. C. Doane was instruct
ed to draw up a number of resolu-
lions, among them being the licensing
of itinerant peddlers and dogs, and tc
submit them to the next meeting OF
the council.
A primary election board was ap,
pointed as follows: Jones and Klatt
clerks; Ross, Prescott and Gramer
judges.
The auditing Of batch of bills con.
Guided the work Of the session.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Farm Bureau Meetings.

The Princeton farm bureau unit will
meet next Wednesday evening, June
ID, at the home of Charles Wehrend
A representative from the farm ma
chinery manufacturing department. of
the state prison, Mr.. Gillespie, will be
present and speak. S. B. Cleland, as
sistant county agent leader, from the
agricultural college will also address
the meeting.
On the following evening, June U.s.
the Greenbush unit will meet at the
home of VIM. Kettelhodt. Mr.
Cleland and Mr.. Gillespie will address
this meeting also.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Mrs. Ida Patten.

Mrs. Ida Patten passed away at her
home in Princeton on Friday, June 8
at 10 a. m.
Ida M. Thompson was born in SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, July 8, 1853. She was
married in 1877 to R. J. LOCKER. To
this union four children were born
three of whom are living, namely
Mrs. Fred Patten Of Spencer Brook
Mrs. J. O. Mckenzie and Mrs. R. S.
Chapman of Princeton.
Mr.. LOCKER passed away in Novem-
Der, 1886, at Fremont, Wisconsin
Mrs. LOCKER with her children moved
to Spencer Brook and was there mar
ried to George w. Patten in November
1888. To this union two boys were
born, one of whom is living, Maurice
Patten of Baldwin. Besides the son
and daughters, the deceased leaves
three brothers, four sisters and 1G
grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted in
the Methodist church at Spencer
Brook on Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock by Rev A. Thorvall. A num-
Der of friends from Princeton attend
ed the services. Interment was in the
King cemetery in Wyanett.
Mrs. Patten was woman who de-
voted her entire time to her duties as
a wife and mother. She was a kind
neighbor and always exercised an in
f1uence for good in the community in
which she lived. She will be much
missed by her children and grandchil-
dren.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Road Tieup Menaces Nation.

Chicago, June 8. Strike ballots re-
turnablc June 80, went out yesterday
to railway employees affected by wage
reductions ordered by the United
States railway labor board.
The vote will be taken by individual
unions whose 100000 members are
affected in orders either issued or
pending.
Paralysis of the nations railroads
July appeared a possibility as re-
suit Of the reductions which have al
ready slashed $110,ooo,ooO from the
wages of the workers. The wage cut
lis effective July /.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Members of Swedish Lutheran Church
Honor Rev. and Mrs. Almer
and Present Purse.

l.
A very pleasant surprise was given
to Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Almer by the
members Of the Swedish Lutheran
church in Princeton on Saturday even
ing, it being the twentieth anniversary
of their wedding. The members of
the church had quietly arranged to
celebrate that event together with the
pastors family. In behalf of those
present John Satterstrom offered
hearty congratulations to the bride
and groom and presented them with a
wedding gift in the form of large
sum of money. A delicious lunch
was served by the ladies'. A pleasant
social hour was then enjoyed, after
which the guests departed, everyone
being we'll satisfied with the evenings
event.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Frank Kaufert.

Frank H. Kaufert died at his home
in Bogus Brook on Wednesday, June
z. He was born in Germany on Feb
ruary II, 1860, and is survived by his
wife.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at 2:3O p. m. and the burial
will be at Oak Knoll.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
FARM BUREAU PICNIC.
Annual Outing of Organization to b.
Held at Cove June II; Speak

AHNudI OuClIlS VI OISdIllLdGlOI W NC
Held at Cove June II; Speak
ing and Sports.
The annual far bureau picnic will be
held at Cove on Saturday, June II.
This is one Of the biggest events in the
county and everyone should make it @
point to be there on that day.
Prof. A. Lundquist from the Uni
versity farm will be the principal
speaker Of the day. He is speaker
Of ability and always has a good mes
sage to deliver. You will profit by
hearing him. Speakers will be there
representing cooperative marketing
and other branches of interest TO
agriculture. Besides speaking there
will be entertaining sports for young
and old. Be sure to arrange your
work so chat you can be there with
your family and friends. Everyone is
welcome.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
McMinn-Iihhv,

Robert McMinn and Miss Flossie
Libby were married on Monday morn
ing by Justice King. The witnesses
were Dolly Gle and Mrs. J. E., Seal
berg.
The Union extends best wishes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
TO AID MOTORISTS.
Representatives From Village Com
mercial Clubs Ask for CO-opera-
ton of County Officials.


mercial Clubs Ask for Co-opera-
ton of County Officials.
The members of the Princeton and
Milaca Commercial clubs have taken
action to eliminate all possible fric-
ton between the patrolmen on the
Scenic highway and the tourists who
are motoring through this section of
the country.
The following representatives from
the two clubs appeared before the
county board last Tuesday to ask its
cooperation: Odin Odegard and
Claude Morton Of Princeton; DR.
Cook, Geo. Peterson and Edwin Ode.
gard of Milaca. This committee
asked the county board to place the
deputy sheriff who patrols the Scenic
highway on a larger salary sufficient
to furnish him adequate compensation
for his services and to cover the ex
pense of operating his machine. Al
present his salary is only $50 pei
month. From the two-dollar fee
which he receives with each ares
made he is supposed to derive suff
Gent revenue to pay for his gasoline
and the other expenses in keeping W
his motor cycle. The committee wa!
informed that the county board die
not have the authority to fix the depu
ty sheriff's salary and the matter wa!
referred to Sheriff Shockley. Mr.
Shockley has agreed to ask Judg,
Roeser to have the deputy who act
as patrolman on the highway PLACED
on state salary Of $125 per month
He then will receive no fees for an,
arrests.
The Commercial clubs are havin,
signs made which will be placed a
frequent intervals on the Scenic high
way warning the motorists that tn
road is patrolled. A driver who the1
exceeds reasonable speed regulation
lshould be perfectly willing to take tn
consequences.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Farmers May Form Association.

John Kienitz, who was in Princeton
last Friday evening, reports that the
farmers in this vicinity are requesting
the organization Of a national farm
loan association from the Federal
Farm Land bank of st. Paul.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08

She also leaves 10 grandchildren and
a brother, who lives in Germany.
Mrs. Manke was woman possessed
of true Christian spirit-at all times
kind and ever ready to assist those in
distress. She will be greatly missed
in the community where she resided.
Those who attended the funeral
from St. Paul were Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Manske, Mrs. Benzel, Frank and
Charles Manske, VIM. Jantzen, Mr..
and Mrs. o. A. Wier, H. Tuber and
Mrs. Hoffman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Earl Bert Nelson.

Earl Bert, the infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Nelson of Greenbush,
died last Friday and funeral services
were conducted at the home by Rev.
Almer Sunday. The interment was at
Oak Knoll.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08
Births at Northwestern Hosn;+a1

June 1, Mr.. and Mrs. Burkhardt of
Milaca, girl.
June 5, Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerth
Of Princeton, a boy.
June 8, Mr.. and Mrs. Odin Odegard
of Princeton, a girl.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08

The Parks and Fiero families thank
very kindly the friends who assisted
them at the funeral of their beloved
daughter and wife, Mrs. Ralph Fiero.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08

The Manke family extends sincere
thanks to the friends who so kindly
assisted them during the sickness and
at the obsequies of their beloved
mother.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-08

The parents thank very kindly those
who assisted them during their hour
of sorrow and especially Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob jacobson.