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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Civic Betterment Club Meets.

Tuesday afternoon the Civic Better
ment club held it's regular bimonthly
meeting. Only a few members were
present. In the absence of the presi-
dent, Mrs. J. W. Mossman, Mrs. Guy
Galley acted as temporary chairman.
It was reported that the petition re-
questing that an ordinance be passed
prohibiting the unnecessary destruc-
ton Of shade trees in the village had
been presented to the council. The
council has not yet acted on the petit
ton.
Mrs. Mallette reported that the
camping ground in the village park
was in an untidy condition. The civic
committee was asked to confer with
the Commercial club and take steps
to see that the camping ground is
properly cleaned.
The cemetery committee reported
that one gopher raid had been con-
Quoted and plans we're made for an
other one Tuesday evening.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
August Henschel.

August Henschel died-at his home
in the village Of Princeton at $50 p.
m. yesterday from a complication of
diseases, following an illness Of about
a year.
Funeral services will be held at the
Methodist church tomorrow (Friday)
afternoon and the intcrment will be
at Oak Knoll.
: August Henschel was 66 years and
T. months old. He was born in Ger
many and came to the United States
with his parents, who settled in
Princeton township, when child. He
lived there until about five years ago,
following the occupation of farmer,
and then retired, moving into the vii
lage of Princeton. He was married
about Is years. ago to Mary Senzel of
Belleville, ILL.,, who survives him. He
also leaves five children-Erwin, St.
Paul; Maurice, Augustus, Carl, Aus
tin and Dorothy, Princeton, and four
brothers.
August Henschel was a man who
had gained a competence by hard work
on the farm, and it is to be. regretted
that he did not live longer to enjoy
it. He was of a kindly nature, and it
it is to be regretted that his life was
not longer spared to enjoy the compe-
tence for which he had worked so
hard.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15

the tax rates in the various counties
right at his finger tips. He expressed
great surprise at finding the tax rates
in this county so high and stated that
our taxes were higher here than in
nearly any county in the state. They
were almost as hi h as the taxes in
Hennepin county and were higher than
those in st. Louis. Most of the prop
erty owners in ::his county know there
has been no marked decrease in their
taxes during the last two years. The
above list shows that our county tax
rate is well in the lead now in this sec
ton of the state.
AS stated before, the state rate has
decreased the last two years. It is
our local expenditures in the county,
township and school district that make
our taxes so high. Every voter knows
there is just one way to lower our
taxes and that is to cut local expenses.
Entering into building project which
will involve the expenditure of at least
$285,000 is not exactly cutting ex-
penses, despite all arguments which
may be made to the contrary.
If the residents of Mile Laos county
are much more prosperous than their
neig1bcrs in Sherburne, Benton, Pine,
Kanabec and other adjoining counties
their tax rate is of course a matter
which may be of no consideration to
them. If it is not, there is no reason
why they should hesitate for any pub
lie improvements. The property own
ers know how to increase their taxes
and if they want to, that is their
privilege. The majority rules and we
will all cheerfully abide by the de-
cision Of the majority.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
A FEW POINTERS
AS TO PRIMARIES
Names of Candidates for Office Who
Have No Opposition Do Not
Appear on Ballot.
THE NON-PARTY TICKET
Two Candidates Who Have the Lar
gest Vote Will Fight It Out
-
in Fall Election.

AS some people do not understand
the primary system of balloting few
words in point of explanation would
not seem amiss at this time.
Now, there is the republican state
ticket, for instance, which includes
United States senator, governor and
all state officers with the exception of
those who have no opposition that is,
against whom no one has filed.
The names of those who have no
opposition do not consequently ap-
pear on the primary ballot. Hence,
Henry Rines for state treasurer and
Thomas D. Schall for congress are
not printed thereon, as we'll as others
against whom no one has filed. All
candidates on the democratic ballot
have opposition.
The candidates for associate justice
of the supreme court, for the legisla-
ture and county offices are without
party designation. Walter Peltier
for county auditor and Otto Henschel
for county treasurer have no opposi-
ton, and hence their names do not
appear on the printed ballot, but there
are numerous candidates for other
county offices, total Of 10 being list
ed for sheriff.
One point we wish to make plain is
this: That the two candidates who
receive the highest number of votes at
the primaries on the ticket without
party designation will have to fight it
out at the general election in Novem-
Der, and also the candidates who poll
the highest number of votes on the re-
publican ticket for the offices which
they seek and those who do likewise
on the democratic ticket.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
DOG POISONER ABROAD.
Valuable Pets Being Killed With
Strychnine by Midnight As
sasin; Infamous Work.

Strychnine by Midnight AS
sasin; Infamous Work.
The human scorpion, the dog poison
er, is again engaged in his nefarious
work of killing inoffensive pets. He
usually selects the most valuable ami
mails and feeds them strychnine in
bologna or meat. He is an assassin
whose soul exudes the deadliest poison.
Heprowls about at night, discovers the
dog, probably on watch on it's masters
doorstep, throws it piece of meat i'm
pregnated with poison. The dog eats
it and rolls over dead.
Can any person conjure up in his
mind more despicable, more murder
Gus scoundrel than he who goes forth
stealthily and administers poison to
his neighbours dogs? But this fend
of gehenna is sneaking around
o'nights. Joe Mossman returned from
his brothers funeral to find that dur
ing his absence his pet bird dog had
died from poison administered by this
midnight assassin. Joe Craig's old
bird dog was also poisoned, but he
seemed to have swallowed an overdose,
and consequently expelled the stuff
from his stomach. The overdose saved
his life. The body Of a fine Scotch
collie which had evidently been pois-
oned was found near the depot few
days ago.
Everyone who owns dog should be
on the lookout for this murderer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Obituary of O. Nj. Warner.


Oscar M. Warner, mention of whose
death was made in last weeks Union,
was born at Herrickville, Pa, August
22, 1852, and died at the home of his
son-inlaw and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie M. Jones, in Princeton on June
4. He was married to Miss Eunice
H. Decker at Melrose, Wis.,, in July,
1890. His survivors are his wife and
a daughter, Mrs. A. M. Jones, Prince
ton; son, Fred D. Warner, Calmar,
Iowa; five grandchildren, two brothers
and one sister.
Mr.. Warner spent about rs years of
his life operating creameries in Wis
consin, Iowa, North Dakota and Min
nesota. Until incapacitated by sick
ness he was manager of the Princeton
COOPERATIVE creamery; and deserves
credit for bringing that establishment
up to a high standard. Throughout
the greater part of his life he was ac-
tive in church and school work and
was highly respected by his fellow
citizens. He was a member of the
Modern Brotherhood of America,
Modern Woodmen and Masonic fra
ternities.
Those who attended the funeral from
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Decker and Mr.. and Mrs. Archie HUI
Der and family of Melrose, Wis, and
H. R. Ballard, general agent of the
New York Central lines, St. Paul.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
FOURTH AT GLENDORADO.
Under Auspices of Clarence Stowe
Post, independence Day Will
Be Duly Celebrated.


The boys of Clarence Stowe post,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Glendora-
do, together with the citizens of that
town, are making preparations to put
un big celebration independence day.
It promises to be an event which will
eclipse in magnitude any effort of it's
kind ever staged by the thrifty Glen
doradoites.
The place selected for the celebra-
ton is Aleck Anderson's park, one
mile west and one mile south Of the
Glendorado store, and the days pro-
gram will start with q big parade at
1920. Good speakers will address the
multitude and the Glcndorado band
will render selections throughout the
day. This band is in itself worth trav-
cling miles to listen to. There will be
picnic dinner in the grove, a ball
game and many other attractions.
AS is we'll known the people of Glen
dorado are excellent entertainers and
they invite everyone to participate in
their festivities on the Fourth Of July.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
MES
SAGE TO VOTERS
The Voters of Mile Laos County Are
to Decide Court House Bond
Issue Monday.
ARE NOT FORCED TO BUILD
Taxpayers Are in Position to Know
Whether They Can Afford
New Court House Now.

We are addressing you as tax
payer of Mile Laos county. AS a
matter of economy do you not think
it would be wise to postpone the erec-
ton of new court house for a year
or two?
The proposed bond issue Of $150,000
which will mature in Is or 20 years
draws per cent interest. The in
terest on the loan will be $500 per
year and the total interest will be
$135,OO0. The bond issue then re-
quires an expenditure of $285,000.
The total rent paid for county offices
in Milaca now is $2,172 or $5,328 less
than the interest on the loan for one
year. The insurance on new court
house, the fuel bill, The janitor's sal
airy and various other expenses Of up
keep would amount to more than the
rent now paid for the county offices.
It might sometimes be convenient to
have county Jail but it is not neces-
sary when we can board and lodge a
prisoner in the Hennepin county Jail
for " cents per day, less than it would
cost to feed him in our own Jail, if
we had one The county attorney
states, that none of our prisoners whom
we have sent to Minneapolis have
ever been denied admission to the
Hennepin county jail. Kanabec coun-
ty has no jail and does not ever intend
to build one.
We cannot of course continue with
the present arrangement indefinitely,
but as a matter of economy let us
postpone the erection of new court
house for a year or two, until the tax
payers of the county, particularly the
farmers, have an opportunity to get
on their feet again.
The Milaca school board has as
much authority to lease rooms in the
school house for county offices as it
had two years ago. If the county Of
icers cannot be accommodated in Mil
AGA, they can come back to the court
house which the taxpayers Of the coun-
ty own in Princeton That court house
can be put in satisfactory condition for
less than half what it cost the county
to build the vaults in the Milaca school
house.
Think the matter over and vote ac-
cording to your judgment. Taxes are
exceeding high and they will be still
higher if this bond issue is carried.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
COUNTY PICNIC
WILL BE AT COVE
Splendid Program Arranged for Farm
Bureau Picnic at Cove on
Next Saturday.
ALL CORDIALLY INVITED
Princeton and Milaca Expect to Send
Large Delegations; Program
Begins at 1880.
ALL CORDIALLY INVITED

Next Saturday is the day set for the
annual farm bureau picnic in the
northern end Of the county. The pic
mic will be held in an ideal spot in a
shady grove on the shore Of Mile Laos
lake at Cove. The farm bureau ex-
tends cordial invitation to everyone
and wants it distinctly understood
that the picnic is not for members
only. Both Milaca and Princeton are
intending to send large delegations
and undoubtedly all the towns in the
lake region will be we'll represented.
A large number of farm ers from the
south end Of the county are also ex-
pected to be present.
Arrangements are being made to
send the Princeton Boys band. This
is a frst-class musical organization of
"a pieces. It should contribute much
to the days entertainment.
The program will begin at 1920.
There will be addresses by able speak
ers from the University farm, bath
ing, boating and other sports. At
noon the lunch cloths will be spread
under the trees and everyone will par
take of a basket dinner. At one
o'clock, F. E. Balmer, state county
agent leader will deliver an address.
Prof. A. Lundquist, also Of the Uni
versity farm, will speak later in the
afternoon.
The farm bureau picnic at Cove last
year was most enjoyable affair, but
much more elaborate plans are being
made for the gathering next Saturday.
Thousands attended the big COM
munity picnic that the farm bureau,
with the aid of the business men in
Princeton, staged here last August.
We all know how much we enjoyed that
affair. Now it is up to the people in
this community to reciprocate and at
tend-a similar gathering in the north
ern section Of the county. If the
weather is favorable, every business
house in Princeton should be repre-
sented at the Cove picnic Saturday.
All the farmers who can go probably
will, because it is their party. Ev-
eryone needs a days outing occas-
sionally-so let's plan to go to Cove
and share in the fun.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Greenbush Surprise Party.

About 60 friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bedard motored to their home on
Sunday and happily surprised them.
A picnic dinner was served on the
lawn and an enjoyable time passed.
Those present were VIM. Foran and
family, Minneapolis; Theo, Trombley
and family, Henry Dean and family,
James Dean and wife, Ed. Belange
and wife, Rogers; Rene Dechene and
wife, Dayton; Ed. Kicker and family,
Jos. Talbert and family, Van DeMark
and family, Albertville; John McGraw,
Jack Bohendrier, Rogers; Mr.. Ma
chean, Mr.. Pratt, Mrs. Rehaume and
family and VIM. Normandin and fam
lily.
1t was a gathering of friends that
brought cheer and happiness to the
hearts of those good people, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bedard.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Mrs. Mallette Entertaims

Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Matte
Mallette entertained for her grand
children, Jean and Lester Mallette of
Kansas City. Thirty small boys and
girls were present at the party which
was given in the Galley hall. The
small guests thoroughly enjoyed the
afternoon and were made blissfully
happy with gay souvenirs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Error in Announcement.

In Gust A. Stark's announcement
for sheriff that was published in last
weeks issue of the Union, country
appeared in place Of county. This
may have given some voters a wrong
impression. The announcement is
correct in the current issue and reads:
Thirty years ago, at the age of six
teen, I came to this county and have
been a taxpayer for twenty -four
years."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Potato Season Closes.

The season for old potatoes has vir-
tually closed so far as the Princeton
market is concerned, nearly all of the
buyers having locked up their ware
houses. It has not been profitable
year either for the growers or buyers
as much greater quantity of potatoes
was grown than estimated at the be-
ginning Of the season by crop re-
|porters.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Be There Next Tuesday.

The water system proposition will
come up before the regular meeting
of the Commercial club next Tuesday
evening conformity with the village
council. All persons interested are
asked to be there and take part in the
delibe cations.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Organize Sewing Class at Page.

OIgdH1Ze OeWIHg C1dsS dC age.
Last Tuesday Mrs. Oscar Stark and
Mrs. Walter Mark, who have been re-
ceiving instruction from the clothing
specialist in the class organized by the
farm bureau in the south end of the
county, went to Page. These represen-
tatives from the Princeton unit took
the first steps in organizing sewing
class in that community. The instruc-
ton in the Page class will be carried
on by members of the Princeton and
Wahkon classes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15

posal was the only one found worthy
of serious consideration" and asks its
acceptance by the house provided,
however, that the Gorgas steam plant
is not included among the projects to
be disposed Of at Muscle Shoals.
Future trading regulation by states
and the federal government and the
fear of extension of the control has
reduced the volume of trading upon
exchanges at least one-third, Fred
erick B. Wells of Minneapolis, repre-
senting the grain trade and the ex-
changes, told the house agricultural
committee which is considering amend
ments to the future trading act to
meet the recent decision of the SUI
preme court.
All existing regulations and orders
Of the interstate commerce commission
which might interfere with the es-
tablishment Of the 10 per cent reduc-
ton in railroad freight rates on July
1 were withdrawn or modified by the
interstate commission. The commits
sion's notice signified that all the rail-
roads in the United States had indi-
Gated their intention to comply with
it's decision ordering the general re-
duction. Owing to the immense
amount of work required to prepare
the new schedules, the commission
withdrew the usual publication re-
quffements and said that schedules
could be made effective after three
days posting and fling with the COM
mission. It also freed the roads from
practically every other restriction
which might have delayed the prepara-
ton of the new schedules.
President Harding, whose ship sub
sidy legislation platform is "now or
never" insists that congress stay in
session until the merchant marine re-
lief bill is passed. Another hard blow
for the sweltering old boys.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Mile Laos County Crop Estimates

According to estimates gathered
from reports received by the Mime
sofa Crop Reporting service, the fol-
lowing figures cover conditions in Mile
Laos county: Percentages Winter
wheat, 10; spring wheat, 95; oats,
SO; barley, 88; rye, 95; all hay, 80;
clover hay, SO; pastures 1O2. This
certainly looks encouraging.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Not on State Ballot.

The names Of Henry Rines and
Thomas D: Schall do not appear on
the state ballot because the candidates
have no opposition at the primaries
on June 10.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
Mail Carriers Picnic at Cove

Mail Carriers Picnic at Cove.
Last Sunday the Mile Laos county
mail carriers had big family picnic
at Cove. About go persons were pres
ent and, according to all reports, they
spent most enjoyable day on the
shores of the lake.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
ROAD MAP FREE.

Newspapers Assist Highway Depart
ment to Circulate Trunk Route
Maps Issued Under Law.
The Union this week received from
the Minnesota highway department. a
limited supply Of trunk highway maps
for free distribution among it's read
ers. Persons having use for a map
may procure one by filling out the
coupon below and presenting it at this
office.
The trunk route map, 17x21 inches,
is printed on strong paper. 1t shows
all the so-called Babcock roads with
their official numbers corresponding
to those on the yellow star markers
along the routes. Also paving, grav-
cling and other improvements on each
section are shown. A suggestion is
made that the map be posted by hotel
and garage keepers and other business
houses with the weekly road condi-
ton bulletins published in daily news
papers. This will supply complete
trunk highway condition service at
slight expense.
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner, published the map as
required by law. Newspapers volun-
teered to circulate them and the pos
tage saving is being used for more
maps to supply a larger number of
higher users without increased ex-
pense to the state. The supply is linn
tied, however, and coupons should be
presented before it is exhausted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
County Tax Rates

Two years ago when campaign
was being conducted for the Babcock'
road amendment the man who came to
Mile Lacs county to discuss the ques-
ton had been on a speaking tour all
over the state and consequently had
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
No, Never.

We would never suspect how nice
some people are if they didn't tell
|us about it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15

Mrs. Warner and family extend sim
cere thanks to those Who so kindly
assisted them in their hour of sorrow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-06-15
COUNTY TAX RATES.
A Comparison of Tax Rates in Sever
Counties; Mile Laos Has
Highest Rate.

A comparison Of the county tax
rates in the following counties shows
that Mile Laos is in the lead with a
rate more than twice as high as that
in Sherburne county:
County Tax Rates.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-16

Offering Of the 31a year 42ss by the
Government To be exchanged for Liberty
424s Will remain open for one week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-16
(By Thomson & McKinnon)

1t has probably been as distasteful to
you to read. as it was for us to write,
day after day on the subject Of over
extended long interest in the market.
We are pleased today to reaffirm what
we suggested early this morning that
there has been a substantial improve
ment in this respect and more stable
period is in sight.
But the question of the future Of the
market depends on a number Of matters
that were overlooked or ignored during
that period when enthusiasm displaced
Judgment.
We have for long time ignored the
serious possibilities involved in the coal
strike.
Coal tonnage, as reported in weekly
carloadings Of the railroads is running
at less than half Of the corresponding
weeks of 1920, when we had normal bust
ness.
The attitude of railroad men is also
one of the uncertainties that should be
taken into consideration.
We have the same European problems
that we had six months ago.
From a strictly market standpoint,
however the technical position from day
to day IS most important. and, since
there has been improvement In this
direction, we may enter a period OF less
important fluctuations and more moder-
ate volume.
But until the situation has been made
sufficiently clear to warrant the re-
sumption Of investment on large scale
we would continue to take advantage Of
the strong days to reduce commitments.