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The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Improves Farm Buildings.

J. J. Skahen of Minneapolis was in
Princeton Saturday completing ar
rangements for painting the buildings
on his farm on the Scenic highway
just south of the village. It is known
as the old Chadbourne farm and for
merly was one of the show places in
this section of the country.
Mr.. Skahen has had the barn and
outbuildings put in first-class condi-
ton and is now completing the work
by having them painted. The house
is in almost as good condition as the
day it was built. The farm will again
present quite an imposing appearance
1t will mean much to Princeton tc
have these buildings improved
Strangers driving into our village will
have a much better impression Of the
country. Mr.. Skahen always was q
'public-spirited citizen and this last
act of his should be appreciated by
the residents of our village.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28

parents to Badax county, Wis, now
known as Vernon county. In 1865 he
enlisted in Company X of the 18th
Wisconsin regiment and served until
the close of the war. After being
mustered out of the army he engaged
in farming. In 1870 he was married
to Miss Iantha Patterson and six
years later moved with his family to
Sherburne county. The following
year he removed to farm in Blue
Hill, where he resided until his death.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and six children which are as follows:
Charles Of Manitoba, Canada; Harvey
Of Killdeer, N. D.; Willis of Kala-
mazoo, Mich; Elmer, Frank and Or
dele of Blue Hill.
All the children except Charles were
at the funeral. The services were
conducted by Rev. w. c. Besselievre
in the Congregational church at
Princeton on Tuesday afternoon. In.
terment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
James Stevenson was fond hus-
band and father, a good neighbor, and
staunch American citizen. He will
be greatly missed.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
ESSEX CAR BURNS.
Blowout Causes Wreck; Tank Elk
,>Joloe. noounorfe Eccono Injury

BlOW-Out CduSeS wreck, dnk LIZ
plodes; Occupants Escape Injury.
A most spectacular accident occurred
last Saturday afternoon on the Scenic
highway about one mile north Of Oscar
Stark's farm. Four men from Mime
apolis were driving in new Essex
car which was wrecked as result of
a blowout in the right front tire. The
car must have been travelling at
fairly high speed because it turned
right over when the tire collapsed. It
not only upset so it rested on it's top
but just reversed it's position so that
it was pointed toward the south while
the party had been travelling north
ward.
Almost Immediately after the car
upset, the gasoline tank exploded, and
in few minutes the whole wreck was
wrapped in flames. The occupants of
the car barely had time to scramble
out before the tank exploded.
Fortunately none of the men were
injured. A few minutes after the
accident they boarded the southbound
bus for Minneapolis. The owner Of
the car stated it was a complete loss
as he carried no insurance.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Martin o. IversOn.

Martin 0. Iverson was born in Ano-
ka county in 1883. When he was ID
years of age his parents moved to
Princeton, where he has resided for
the past 20 years.
Martin, or Ole as he was more fire.
quently called, was an ex-service man.
He served two years in France during
the world war.
Since he was discharged from the
army, he has been engaged in the
draying business with his three broth
ers, Fred, Christ and Elmer.
Martin is survived by his mother
and five brothers and one sister, Mrs
Arthur Kluge Of Barns, MINI. Be-
sides the three brothers in Princeton
there is William, who resides al
Becker, and John, who makes his
home with his mother in Elk River.
The funeral was held on Wednesday
afternoon at Elk River.
Martin was an active, able-bodied
man who should have had long, use
full life. It is indeed sad when a
young man or woman just on the
Threshold of life meets an untimely
death.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE.
Buick and Chevrolet Come Together
at Corner of Union Street and
Central Avenue.


On Sunday morning an automobile
accident, which fortunately did not
result seriously, occurred at the corner
Of Union street and Central avenue.
Just at the conclusion Of services at
st. Edwards as the congregation was
leaving the church, James Mckenzie
came down Central avenue in Buick
car. He was driving to the north.
His attention was momentarily at
tracted to the cars parked by the
church and he did not see the Chevro-
let, driven by Edward Engelke, ap-
preaching at his right on Union
street. The two cars came together
just at the intersection of the street
and avenue. The Buick struck the
Chevrolet on the left side showing it
a few feet to the right and almost
ripped off the two tenders and dust
pan on that side. The bumper on the
Buick and the front tenders were
somewhat bent. Fortunately both
cars were travelling slowly so no one
was injured and the damage done was
not very serious.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
LOSES TO ST. CLOUD.
Princeton High School Team Out.
classed by Husky Eleven on
tho st C1nud Fio1d

classed by Husky Eleven on
the st. Cloud Field.
Last Friday the local football squad
encountered the St. Cloud high school
eleven on the latter's field.
st. Cloud has a large school and
consequently ample material out of
which to mould a formidable football
team. When the game started the
locals were confronted by, eleven
sturdy and experienced players. Not
withstanding this handicap Princeton
did remarkably we'll in holding their
opponents to score of 20 points.
The orange and black, realizing
their lack of weight, played an excel
lent defensive game. One of the local
boys, Fred Wesloh, was several times
successful in breaking through the
line and tackling the St. Cloud players
for loss.
St. Cloud made one touchdown in
the first quarter, two in the third quar-
ter and twice kicked goal. Princeton
did not score and the game ended with
a tally of 20 to O..
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
NEWS SUMMARY
OF THE CAPITAL
Sixty-Seventh Congress Adjourns on
Friday, After Ten Months of
Legislative Action.
SESSION ENDS QUIETLY
Leaders Expect President Harding tt
Call Special Session on
November Is.

The sixty-seventh congress ad
journed sine die Friday, September
22, at 2 p. m. The session ended
quietly with no demonstration and
with but small group of spectators
in the galleries.
Speaker Gillett, after brief speech,
wishing all members godspeed and
good luck, banged the house adjourn
ment gavel promptly at 2 p. m. The
senate adjourned two or three minutes
later, having to stop the clock briefly
while necessary bills were signed for
submission to president Harding,
waiting in his room off the senate
chamber.
The question of calling congress in
special session about November Is,
to take up the administration ship
subsidy bill, amendments to the trans
portation act and certain appropria-
tion bills was considered at confer
ence between President Harding and
Speaker Gillett of the house, Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts,, the republi-
can senate leader, and Representative
Mondell, the republican house leader.
The congressional leaders were said to
favor such a step and President Hard
ing has indicated that it was under
consideration.
During the last two days of the
session President Harding signed the
following important bills sent to him
by congress-: The much-discussed
tariff bill; the Cummins Winslow anti
profiteering measure giving the inter-
state commerce commission sweeping
powers to halt high prices by govern
ing the allotment of coal cars; the
Borah act authorizing the appoint
ment of fact finding commission
which will investigate both the an
thracite and bituminous industries and
make recommendations to congress
with view to preventing repetition of
the 1922 strike; the Capper-Tincher
grain futures act which Secretary
Wallace of the department of agricul-
ture states will not interfere with
properly conducted business on the
grain exchanges, ordinary specula-
tions in the buying and selling Of con-
tract for future delivery. The meas
ure does give officials the right to in
quire into operations on the grain ex-
changes and to put a stop to improper
practices if such exist.
Before congress adjourned Sena-
tor Barsum, republican, from New
Mexico, introduced in the senate an
other soldiers bonus measure.
Senator Thomas E. Watson of
Georgia died suddenly at his home in
Washington on Tuesday. Although
failing health had interrupted Sena-
tor Watson's attendance at senate
sessions frequently in the last several
months, he was in his seat Friday
when the senate adjourned and his
friends believed that he was then
showing improvement. He was
stricken suddenly after dinner Mon
day night and passed away shortly af-
ter a. m. He was sc years old.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
A Big Order.

A farmer walked nto a country
store, accompanied by his wife and
ten children, and said to the clerk, 81
want to get the hull lot Of 'em fitted
up in Shoes" After two hours of
hard work, the clerk succeeded in get
ting each one fitted, and was begin
ming to make out the bill. ooh! don't
bother about that" said the farmer.
~ don't want to buy the shoes. I just
want to get the sizes SOS I could or
der 'em from Sears, Roebuck."-
Forbes Magazine.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
IS
WELL ATTENDED,
Teachers Institute at Milaca Has
Record Attendance; sc, Are
Enrolled.
PICNIC ON BANK OF RIVER
Many Interesting Speakers Deliver
Addresses; County is Well
Represented.

The Mile Lacs county teachers in
stitute opened at Milaca on Monday
morning with a record attendance of
SO teachers and students. All the
rural teachers in the county are re-
quested by the state department to be
in attendance and the normal pupils
of Princeton and Milaca are urged to-
be present.
The institute is being held in the
Milaca high school building, and each
day there are two sessions. The
morning session is from 9 to II and
the afternoon from to A. The insti-
tute will close tomorrow at about 2
o'clock.
On Tuesday morning George F.
Howard of the extension division Of
the University of Minnesota spoke on
club work.
DR.. Lochead of St. Paul, who is
with the Minnesota public health as
sociation, on Tuesday afternoon, dis
cussed the health crusade and ex-
planned how the movement should be
conducted.
At the close of the afternoon ses-
sion on Tuesday all those attending
the institute assembled on the bank
of the river south of Milaca for a
picnic dinner. The girls Of the Milaca
normal department we're hostesses at
this dinner.
The institute is of great benefit to
the teachers in the rural schools and
is of no direct expense to the county
as it is supported by the state.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
James A. Stevenson.

On Sunday evening at 10 o'clock
another member of the Wallace Rines
G. A. R. post slipped away quietly to
join his comrades on the other shore.
James A. Stevenson will be sadly
missed by his old friends, but after
living a most useful life he has gone
the path that all mortals must tread
and has crossed the great divide.
James A. Stevenson was born in
Logan county, Ohio, on September IL,
1916. He lived there until he was IL
years of age and then moved with his
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
MRS. ABBEY SPEAKS.
w. c. T. u. Members Have Mothers;
Meeting in Methodist Church.

w. C. T. U. Members Have Mothers:
Meeting in Methodist Church.
On Tuesday afternoon the men,.
bers of the W. C. T. U. had an enter.
tanning and instructive session in the
parlors of the Methodist church. An
interesting program was presented,
consisting of addresses, readings and
musical numbers.
Mrs. Will Hatch, president of the
local organization, conducted the
meeting and introduced the speakers.
Mrs. Rena B. Abbey, district presi-.
dent, gave an interesting address on
the subject Of prohibition and the.
part the mother has in solving the
temperance problem. The Rev N. A.
Almer in discussing the same sub,
iject spoke on the responsibilities of
the mother. His address was much
appreciated.
At the conclusion of the program
refreshments were served.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
CIVIC CLUB IN SESSION
Utility House Erected at Cemetery is
Discussed; Will Not Hold
County Meeting.

The members of the Civic Better
ment club held business session on
Tuesday afternoon. Only about a
dozen members were present.
There was considerable discussion
concerning the utility house that has
been erected at Oak Knoll cemetery.
The club secured the lot for this build
ing and has assumed the responsible
ty for the construction of the house
which is now completed.
It is a neat structure containing
two rooms and will be much appreciat-
ed by those who work in the cemetery.
A stove will be installed for use in the
winter. Men who are required to
perform any labor at the cemetery in
the winter certainly need some
warm place of shelter. One room will
be used as store room for the tools
of the caretaker. The cost of the
building somewhat exceeded the esti-
mates, and the club finds itself con-
fronted with large bill. George
Ross, however, has promised to assist
the members by soliciting funds to
help defray the expense. In such a
public-spirited undertaking the club
will certainly receive the support of
the entire community. Everyone will
surely respond generously and do his
bet in the project.
It had been suggested to the presi-
dent, Mrs. Joseph Mossman, that it
might be well for the Princeton club
to make arrangements to hold a coun-
ty meeting here. There are five fed
Grated clubs in the county, two at Isle,
one at Wahkon, one at Milaca and one
at Princeton. Some Of the state Of
ficers, who are advocating the forma-
of county organizations thought such
a project could be carried through sue
cessfully in Mile Lacs county. A
county organization would undoubted-
ly be most beneficial, but just at
present the members felt they did not
have the time to make the necessary
arrangements for the meeting.
The question of choosing meeting
place for the club for the winter
months was discussed. It was voted
to consult with the Commercial club
on this matter.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28

Interesting Film Shown at Strand.
The residents of Princeton are most
fortunate in having a local theater'
that presents as high class films as
does the Strand. "The Inside of the
Cup" picture based on Winston
Churchills popular novel, was shown
at the Strand this week. It is an ex-
ceptionally good production and has a
fine moral which is most clearly en-
phasized. We need more pictures Of
that type, interesting but not of the
class that leaves an unpleasant after
effect.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28

firms on the Pacific coast.
A recent issue Of the California
Dairyman in commenting on Davis
connection with this firm makes the
following statement:
Col. Davis, better known to all our
readers as "Johnnie," has been estab-
lished in the auction business in this
state for the past four or five years,
being located at Manteca, Calf, where
by conscientious endeavor and hard
work, he has won for himself the repu-
tation of being one Of the best "ring
men" in the entire United States. The
connection he has just made will tie
him to the best and largest auction
business, and will combine a trio of
the best auctioneers, not only Of the
Pacific coast, but of the entire United
States
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28

To Open Campaign at st. Cloud.
The republicans in Minnesota will
lopen their state campaign in st. Cloud
ION Wednesday evening, October 4.
Senator Kellogg will on that evening
deliver his keynote speech. Governor
'Preus will accompany him and will
also address the meeting.
St. Cloud is expecting large delega
tions from the surrounding towns.
Princeton should be represented.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Friends Give Farewell Party.

A farewell party was given at the
home of J. L. Payette in Blue Hill
on last Thursday evening. About rs
friends and neighbors were present.
The evening was spent in playing
cards and in enjoying an informal
musical program. Late in the even
ing a delicious luncheon was served.
The Payette family is moving this
fall to farm near Foley. Although
they have lived in Blue Hill only two
and a half years, they will be greatly
missed by host of friends who wish
them all prosperity and good fortune
in their new home.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
MARKET is INACTIVE
Large Receiving Points Seem to B<
COngested; Shipments From
Princeton Are Light.

Princeton Are Light.
The potato market is not encourag-
ing. It remains inactive and prices
are very low. During the last week
the price of white stock has ranged
from IS to IS cents per cwt., and red
stock from 55 to 60 cents.
The demand for Princeton potatoes
continues in Chicago and throughout
Indiana and Ohio, but the large re-
ceiving points in general seem to be
congested. The condition of the mar
ket would indicate that the govern
ment crop report is this year fairly
correct.
Thirty carloads were shipped from
Princeton during the past week
When the market is active as many
as 100 cars will go from here in one
week.
The weather is ideal for digging
and the growers are rapidly getting
their potatoes out Of the ground.
Although the market would indicate
that there was an overproduction Of
potatoes this year, the results oh.
tained by some growers in this vicini.
ty are most interesting. Verne Stew.
ard and Harold Harrison on ten acres
of peat soil in section of Dalbc
township have crop of triumphs
which will yield between 300 and 40(
bushels per acre. Mr.. Steward states
that good results cannot be obtained
on the peat soil without deep drainage
1t is reported that John Nyquist i1
Bogus Brook last year had four acres
of potatoes on peat soil which sold fol
81 900 and also gave him his seed fol
the coming year,
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
RADIO CLUB ORGANIZED.

RADIO CLUB ORGANIZED.
Much Interest is Manifest by Boys;
/! Club Now Has 20 Members.
Princeton has finally Joined the pro-
cession and organized radio club.
The club now has approximately 20
members, most of whom are boys.
Fortunately, however, there are few
older members who have had some
experience and can assist greatly in
directing the work.
On last Friday evening the radio en-
thusiasts met at the auditorium in the
high school. Evan Peterson had
brought in his own set which was
coupled with some of the pieces re-
Gently purchased by the school. He
received portions of the broad-casting
concerts from several distant points,
including the following: Fort Worth,
Texas; Atlanta, Ca, and St. Louis,
Mo.
On Tuesday evening the boys inter-
ested in radio science met to organize
a club. Rev. w. E. Vogel was present
and assisted greatly in shaping the
preliminaries. The following officers
were elected: President, Joe Armi-
tage; vice president, Hiding Almer;
secretary-treasurer, Robert Stanley.
M
evening at 1880 in the general science
room at the school house. The boys
will make a study of the subject so
that they can work with some under
standing Of the principles involved in
the construction of the apparatus,
They have named their organization
the Live Wire Radio club. The dues
are 25 cents per month.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Date of Meeting Changed.

The date of the next meeting of the
Greenbush farm bureau unit as an
nounced in last weeks issue Of the
Union has been changed. It will be
held at Joseph Mallotte's home on
Tuesday, October 3, instead of October
10 as announced. The date is changed
because October z to IA is the week
for the National Dairy show.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Reception to Friends of the School

Reception to Friends of the School.
The Parent Teacher association will
give a reception to all adult residents
of Princeton who are interested in the
development of our schools. It is
assumed that such an invitation will
include every man and woman in this
village. The reception will be held
in the auditorium of the high school
ON Thursday evening, October s..
Arrangements are being made for a
most enjoyable evening. Plan to be
present.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Receives Recognition.

John A. Davis, the son of A. J.
Davis Of Greenbush, is recognized as
one of the leading auctioneers on the
Pacific coast. His friends in this COM
munity, who knew him as boy, will
be pleased to hear of the success he
is achieving.
On the first of this month John
Davis became permanently connected
with the firm of Rhodes & Rhodes,
which was established at Los Angeles
35 years ago. It is one of the Oldest
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Renders Excellent Musical.

The Twin Cities trio rendered an
Methodist church on last Friday even
ing. Mrs. Alma Clark plays the violin
wonderfully we'll. Miss Violet Berg
is an accomplished pianist, and Miss
Adelaide Pierce is singer Of much
talent.
It is unfortunate that a larger audi
ence was not present to enjoy the
program. There probably would have
been larger attendance if the notice,
of the concert had appeared the previ
Gus week.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
Marriage Licenses.

Barney Stellmach to Hazel Weir on
September %. :,
Oliver Clifford Gibson of South Da-
kota to Beulah Josephine Mathis OF
Princeton on September 26.
Eric H. Ericsson of Isanti county to
Alma Anderson of Princeton town
ship on September 27.
The Princeton union., 1922-09-28
ANOTHER VICTIM
ADDED TO LIST
Car Driven by Martin Iverson Jumps
From Road and Capsizes in
Shallow Brook.
DIES FIVE HOURS LATER
Companion Not Seriously Injured Ex'
tricates Herself From Wreck
and Brings Help.


cident occurred in this vicinity, when a
car driven by Martin Iverson jumped
from the road at Straw bridge, about
six miles south of Princeton, and cap
sized in the brook. The driver re-
ceived blow on the head which frac-
tured his skull and he died five hours
later without fully regaining con-
seriousness. His companion, Mrs.
Lois Chapman, was somewhat bruised
but not seriously injured.
Mr.. Iverson and Mrs. Chapman in
company with several members of her
family had been spending the greater
part of the day in gathering butter
nuts. They had made one trip from
the home of her brother, William
Foote, to the grove where they were
gathering the nuts and were just re-
turning to Princeton for the second
time when the accident occurred.
It was about o'clock when Mr..
Iverson and Mrs. Chapman left her
brothers home. They we're in Ford
car and the lights were giving them
much trouble. One headlight was
completely out and the other was too
dim for the driver to clearly distin-
guish the road.
In coming down the hill just south
of the Straw bridge they missed the
ruts and the car continued to lean a
little to the right. Mrs. Chapman
states that Mr.. Iverson, feeling the
car slipping and realizing their dan
ger, attempted to swing back into the
road, but his efforts were of no avail.
The wheels plowing deep ruts in
the loose sand failed to respond
Just before reaching the bridge, the
car left the road entirely, shot few
feet into space, turned over and
dropped down into the brook. The
car when finally lodged in the mud
and water was pointing to the west
completely upturned so the top was
jammed in, and tipped at an angle of
about 45 degrees with the right side
wedged against the bank Of the brook
Mrs. Chapman managed to free her
self and then attempted to rescue her
companion. Finding this impossible
she ran to Clarence McKenny's house
which was about five rods distant
Mr.. McKenny and Mrs. Chapman
working together succeeded in rails.
ing the Ford sufficiently to free
Iverson and they dragged him out or
the road.
After DR.. Hall who had been sum.
moned, arrived, the injured man was
removed to Clarence McKenny's
home. He seemed to partly regain
consciousness. DR.. Hall drove back
to Princeton to obtain some medicine
needed and before he returned, a few
minutes before 1 o'clock, Martin died
There was deep wound, about two
inches in diameter, back of his right
ear. It is belived that his death re-
| suited from a fractured skull as he
did not seem to be bruised or injured
in any other places. Before he died he
seemed to be suffering excruciatine
pain in his head. Those who removed
him from the car are at a loss tt
understand what inflicted the deer
wound. When the car capsized hi!
head must have been thrown against
some sharp object.