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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-07-27
P,'E]!;AsE
(Too late for last week.

100 late for last week.
H. A. Hubers, who transacted bust.
ness in the cities last week, returned
home Wednesday evening.
r. c. Pettenga and L. Landau re.
turned to st. Cloud Sunday to resume
their studies at the teachers institute
after spending the week end here with
relatives.
o. Wittgren transacted business al
the county seat on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Thinner are re.
joicing over the arrival of little son
J. M. Haven of Big Lake and A. B
Morse Of Waverly were business call.
ers in our village Tuesday.
j. Toussaint was business caller
in Ogilvie Wednesday.
D. Swartz, who has. been visiting
relatives at Chandler, returned home
Friday evening. He was accompanied
by his granddaughter, Miss Anna
Swartz, and Miss Anna GRANDPA, who
will visit here for few days.
Ed. Talen of Milaca was a pleasant
caller in town Sunday.
The B. Van Rocket and L. Slagte1
families autoed to McGrath Monday
to pick blueberries.
Miss Rena De Boer of Princeton
was home visitor Friday evening.
During the ball game here Friday
evening horse belonging to D. Groer
became frightened and ran away
Fortunately the buggy contained M
occupants at the time but part Of
it was smashed into splinters.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Jetsinga re-
turned home Thursday evening from
Amery, Wis, where they had been tt
visit Mr.. and Mrs. s. Dorr, the latter
being sister of Mrs. Jetsinga.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Toussaint and sons
were pleasantly entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. DeRose
of Milaca Saturday evening.
R. Cass autoed to Ogilvie Friday
and visited until Sunday at the home
of his aunt, Mrs. H. Van Der Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs T. M. Orr were Prince.
ton shoppers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webierdink are the
happy parents of a new daughter
which arrived at their home last week
Mr.. McBroom had the misfortune
last week to lose one of his fine horses
after the animal got badly cut up il
a barbed wire fence.
J. Baas was Milaca business caller
Wednesday.
Rev. ]. G. Van De Lunne and family
autoed to Milaca Monday on business
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Slogter and daugh.
ter, Ruby, and G. Ledeboer and daugh
ters, Hattie and Lilly, returned home
Thursday evening from Prinsburg
where they had been visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Ykema accom-.
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kalsbeel
autoed to Minneapolis Wednesday or
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-07-27

erybody in the community to give a
quart OF more to help feed some moth
er's child. Money also would be much
appreciated or a few yards Of cloth
could be used to good advantage in
sewing up garments where so many
little folks must be clothed. Let us
make this drive a big success as this
home is financed entirely upon the
donations of charitable people and
your help will be greatly appreciated.
For further information inquire at
Kalsheek's store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-07-27

family visited Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Erickson of Freer on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Magedanz and
family Of Foley spent Sunday at the
Denison home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-07-27
business and pleasure.

business and pleasure.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Pluimer and the
latter's sister, Miss Anna Van Dalen,
were Milaca callers Wednesday.
A quiet wedding was solemnized on
Tuesday, July 8, at 3 p. M, when Miss
Katheryn Kuperus, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Kuperus, ST., of this
village, became the wife of Garrett
Ruis. Rev. j. G. Van De Lunne, pas
tor Of the Dutch Christian Reformed
church, officiated in the presence of
the parents of the contracting parties
and a few invited guests. The bride
is we'll and favorably known here, hav-
ing grown to womanhood in the COM
munity, and has for several years past
been very efficient and obliging clerk
in the Pease stores Mr.. Ruis is a
progressive young farmer and, like
his wife, needs no introduction to our
readers. They will go to housekeep-
ing on the groom's farm south of
town. We join with friends in ex-
tending our heartiest congratulations
and best wishes for a happy welded
life.
With this weeks publication of the
Union ends our services as correspon-
dent. We have enjoyed our work in
being able to report the happenings
| of the day in our prosperous little
! village and thriving countryside to the
readers of the Union. We wish at this
time to extend best wishes to our sue
cessor and to thank all for their CO.
| operation in the contribution of news.
Word has been received from the
Christian Orphanage home at Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Ia, state that H. r. Lemen,
the efficient manager for so many
years, is in very critical condition
following a nervous breakdown, an
operation from gall stones from which
he has been a sufferer for years, also
an operation for appendicitis. Realiz-
ing the urgent need for help in car
ing for this charitable institution COM
posed of about 200 poor, needy, home
less children and aged ladies, home
! drive is being put into effect here.
! Anyone desiring to assist will kindly
leave their donations at the Pease con-
fectionery store, where the proprietor,
VIM. Kallsbeek, has kindly offered to
take charge of whatever is entrusted
to his care. We especially want
canned meat, fruit or vegetables, and
this is splendid opportunity for ev-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-07-27

Most Cars in U. S. A.
Eighty weight per cent of all the au-
tomobiles in the world are in the
United States and Canada.
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ISLE HARBOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Rodin and daug h-
ter, Ruby, of Eastwood, Paul Rodin of
Malmo, Mr.. Person and daughter,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
TRIBUTE TO THE LEGION MEN
New Orleans Times-Pieayune Praises
Conduct Of Visitors During the
National Convention.

New Orleans Is proud and glad to
have had the opportunity to entertain
the American Legion national eOnven-
ton and heartily cOngratulates san
Francisco upon its capture or the
honor for 1923, according TO an edi-
torial In the Times-Picayune, a lead
ing New Orleans newspaper, printed
several days after the departure OF
the LegiOnnaires.
'The Legionnaires as a body earned
the good opinions even OF those few
Or!eanians who because OF rumors or
misdoings at Kansas City were slight
ly prejudiced against the gathering
the editorial states. Throughout
American Legion week good humor
and good order prevailed. The rare
Instances OF minor rOwdyism or
ruaianism served only as exceptions
going to prove the general rule OF
splendid behavlor-and Of these ex-
ceptions some. perhaps the majority,
were chargeable to local hoodiums
who took advantage OF the Legion fes-
tivitles to misbehave In the hope that
their offenses would be charged 10 the
visitors account. In so large an as
sembIy some impOStors. crooks and
eviI-doers are almost invariably found
but the careful work OF the Legion
officials and the local police simply
restricted the activities OF these I'M
desirables.
"Of harmless high jinks' there was,
OF course. a joyous abundance. New
Orleans. with its carnival traditions.
shared in the fun OF Ii all and rejOiced
In the hilarity which testified that the
lads OF the Legion were having a good
time. or wanton Offense and of ma
llcIOus mischief, American Legion
week vas remarkably free. The wish
expressed by the Times-Picayune last
Saturday moning-that the Legion
nalres would carry TO their homes
'recollections Of the convention as
pleasant as those they leave with us
came straight from the heart"
In a previous editorial the Times
Plcayune stated:
"The American Legion convention
closed yesterday afternoon will be
long and pleasantly remembered by
New Orleans. Accustomed as this
city Is TO great conventions and inn
pressive parades. the Legion assem-
bly, and the inspiring review staged
last Wednesday made a distinctive APP
peal an impression Of sturdy Ameri-
canlsm and militant patriotism not
soon to be effaced. and wholly favor.
able"
And another editorial In the same
newspaper reads:
Their visit TO us will lead, as we
hope, to the return Of many of these
stalwart young Americans. to live and
grow with us"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

the law school at Tulane university.
He played on II varsity teams, was
captain OF the football and track
teams and hung up a record as South
ern Athletic association quartermile
runner.
Commissioned a captain at the Leon
Springs officers training camp at Leon.
Tex, Mr.. Walmsley remained there as
Instructor until December 90. 1917,
when he was detailed to take charge
Of the first training battalion at Kelley
Geld, San Antonio, Tex. In April, 1918,
he was placed in command Of the For
ty-sixth aerial squadron and sent 10
Ellington field at Houston, Tex. for
bombing instruction. From Ellington
field he took his squadron to MineOla,
l.. l., and built the first hangers on
President Roosevelt field.
He has been state disqualification
officer since his term OF Office expired
as national committeeman. Nominated
for the office of national commander,
Mr.. WalmSley withdrew his name on
the convention floor because he felt
that New Orleans had already been
hOnored sufficiently in being the host
'lty to the convention.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

HanfOrd MacNider. past national
commander Of the Legion. appointed
Mr.. Murphy chairman of the commits
sion last June when the national ex-
ecutive committee authorized the for
nation of the athletic body.
Mr.. Murphy was distinguished all
round athlete during the years 1911
1913. while attending the University
OF Iowa. He was captain OF IOwa's
football team. After leaving college
he continued athletic activities until
the beginning of the World war, when
he was made a. captain in the Fourth
division and served overseas with that
organization.
The Legion's attention was first
drawn TO athletics when Provost Mar
shall Crowder's report on the physical
condition of tie men who were drafted
for the service was made public. The
report indicated that less than one
third Of the. men drafted were actually
Ut Tor military seg~ice.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

was now going TO let them have them.
The first OF the three gifts was a
small box. all done up In tissue paper.
When Dorothy had taken or the paper
and undone the box there was another
little box. and when she opened this
box there was another little box In
that, then there was another little
box. then there was another little box,
then there was another little box. then
there was another little box; and so
Il went on until. In the last box, she
found a gold dollar. The second gift
was a bayberry candle, with these
words on a piece OF paper:
Set me In the window some dark night
Many VIII not see me. someone might
Madeline got this second present
and seemed very glad Of IL. Then the
third gift was taken down and pre-
scented 10 Peter. II was only a note,
all done up n an envelope. but II
helped him 20 see why the party had
made him happier than he had been
when he was all alone with his tree,
for he could not only read the note,
but also the sweet nearing when II
said:
All trees are Christmas trees that bear
The care OF love and love OF care
To cultivate a Christmas tree -
Plant Il in love and let Il be-
Gold for misfortune IL viii keep.
Light IN the darkness II VIII give,
It's truth viii blossom while you sleep
Its happy kindness while you i've
So Peter found out all that the old
woodsman had meant when he told
him about cultivating trees.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

so wonderful a surprise would be as
happy a thing for him as IL had been
for her; but she could think OF nothing
better. so that the Christmas celebra-
ton began 10 seem like a failure. Mr..
Cadwalader, however. had a sugges-
ton 10 make. He said that he thought
that the tee had not been cultivated
enough. and that II Peter would invite
some Of his young friends In he
thought they might get a good deal of
pleasure out OF things even yet.
When the little company had assem-
bied and Mr. Cadwalader had dis
tributed some packages that he had
placed on the tree there was a merry
time over the games that he knew
how TO play, and a wondering when
he disappeared into the hallway. prom
Using to come back all dressed up in a
minute and take the three gifts of
that were left on the tree and see
what they were and who they were
for.
They hardly knew the jolly man
who came back, after a little. all In
red, with white whiskers and paper
snowflakes In his hair and on his coat,
as though he had come In out CT
snow storm. Little Dorothy Avery, the
smallest OF them all, Jumped up and
leaned on her crutch as she exclaimed:
Il know him, he's a friend Of mine"
installing him for Santa Claus, but
the older ones did not correct her mis-
take.
Whoever he was. he made them a
little speech and wished them a merry
day and began TO take or the three
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13


ciety leaders who put their shoulders
10 the wheel TO entertain the thousands
of women visitors to the national gath
erlng.
A daughter OF the late Judge Fred
erick Hooker of Minneapolis, Mrs.
Fischer spent the early part of her
life in that city. She was educated
In a private school at Washington and
in the University of Minnesota. Fol
lowing her marriage she went TO New
Orleans where she became a leader In
wOmen's clubs and social activities.
She was elected vice president OF the
Louisiana League Of Women Voters.
During the war Mrs. Fischer raised a
large sum of money In Louisiana for
the American Red Cross. Her only son
served with the American forces in
Italy.
Mrs. Fischer Is a lineal descendant
OF Fighting Joe Hooker. the famous
Civil war hero.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

of the American
LegiOns fourth
annual national
convention. Mr..
w aim sley was
general chairman
OF the convention
committee.
Mr.. Walmsley
was educated In
the public schools
OF New Orleans
and Spring Hin
college at Mobile,
Ala, and was
graduated from
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
Christmas Gifts

"A IL wrapped IN tissue paper and tied
"a with ribbons bright.
Hi1den I'm my bureau drawer-the
one that's locked up tight
Are Christmas gifts for all my folks.
how surprised they'll be-
TcOurse they're only little things. I'm not
quite eight. you see.
a hEndkerchief for Grandpa. hemmed
h @Vry BIT.
a haE Dor Cardinals worsted. you know
Ehs likes 90 knit:
ssuae H-miets for my father. pink 'lasuc.
with a bow.
a cTrcheted mat for Mother with seal
cred edge. you know:
Bcrapbook filled with birds and beasts
Tor little Brother Don:
Reins for Baby Eleanor with jingiy bells
e@wed on.
They're wrapped in tissue paper and tied
with ribbons bright.
Hiddcn fn my bureau drawer-the one
that's locked up tight
Elsa Gorham Baker IN Successful
Farming.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13


leace. The outgro With Of this cOncep-
ion Is a proposal D. form an auxiliary
o the Interallied V terans' association,
which was recelv 81 enthusiastically
by association delegates at their recent
meeting In New Orleans. The inter-
national auxiliary Is expected TO be
formed at the same time as the next
Legion and auxE larry convention.
Doctor Barrel: lives In Alexandria.
Va, and has served as president of
the auxiliary in that state. Her ances-
tors came to Virginia with Capt. John
Smith. Doctor Barrett Is serving her
fourth term as state regent OF the
Daughters III the American Revolution
and was president Of the first club or
ganized In Virginia whose members
we're the mothers and wives Of
soldiers. This club later became the
auxiliary unit Of the Alexandria Lee
glon post.
Maj. Charles Barrett. U. s. NJ. @.
her son. was chief Of staff to General
Neville at Coblentz and was after
wards sent To make a survey and re-
lief map OF Chateau Thierry and Bel
leau Woods. This map. which Is pro-
nOunced 10 be one OF the finest works
Of its kind in existence. is permanent
exhibit in the rotunda OF the National
museum in Washington.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

with earn ana enrichment and wa
tered Il from day 20 day. His frequent
Inspections did not much reward his
hope: indeed, the tree seemed 10 be
wIfhering. and yet. on Christmas
morning there Il was. all adorned and
well supplied with gifts as beautiful
as q barberry push.
II was strange. however, that withal
there did not seem 10 he much happl-
ness among the branches. Indeed. be
tosp long. Peter seemed as dissatisfied
ard frctfui as though his tree had
borne him nothing more than its wild
cones. HIS mother felt a good deal
aist prcnsed. for she had hoped that
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
Raisin Quick Candy.

one and one-half cupfuls sugar, "a
cupful chopped ralsins. "a eupful
roasted almonds.
Heat the sugar in frying pan over
a low fire. stirring constantly until II
becomes a golden brown strip. Re
move from Ere and quickly stir In
raisins and nuts. POM on inverted
ungreased pans AS IL Is beginning
TO harden mark into squares.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

remaining gifts.
In his speech he
said that he felt
sure that there
must be n good
deal Of happiness
on that tree. be-
cause God had
made II, hope had
planted IL In the
box. faith had wa
tered IL, affection
had filed IL with
fruit. but, as they
had not yet had
the best things
that cultivation
could nroslnce. be
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

James r. Murphy
OF Iowa planned
the recent Olym-
pic meet at New
Orleans. in which
ex-service athletes
from all parts Of
the country COM
peted in track and
field events, anna
teur boxing and
wrestling. aquatic
sports. golf and
tie mis- tOurna-
ments and marks
wsrunGhfn anuHaGf
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
Vigorous Roder, Var D..

"
Damage by smaller rodents !, \
ranges. while not 81 sregs-,l
that by wolves. mountain Las
coyotes, On some cases -s-
equals that OF the predatory n !
according 90 ID. A. K. Fisher
United States biological surysr. 4
should be closer c1-Jpgataa n
larry In the matter u ag17ga 4
between The federal and STATE z
ments. So that the largest "A.
available from both s0ures a
obtained. he says
II Is declared that Z tie 4
dog alone were eyterminatei "a
more cattle and 100000 uae
could be raised because o. the a
In the amount % forage
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

iliarys recent ma
tlOnal convention
In Lew Orleans.
Mrs. Joseph l..
Fischer was asked
10 accept a high
Office I'm that or
ganizatiOn but re-
fused because she
felt that the sue
cess OF the con
ventiOn was am
pie reward for
her endeavOrS.
Mrs. Fischer d.
rected the actiyi-
tics ~ scores NJ
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

what an old WOOD
man had once
told him about a
wild tree that had
responded Won
derfully 20 cGlti-
walton. and re-
solved 10 see
what could be
done In his own
case. His mother
smiled when he
made his plan
known. but Of
fered no objec-
ton as her son
set The tree up In
hrr etlnuiin.l IL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
Removing Watsr Spot.

Some silks and woods are spotted by
water. A satisfactory method for re-
moving such spots is to dampen the
entire material evenly and press II
while still damp. Either sponge the
material carefully with clean water
or shake It in the steam from a briskly
boiling tea Kettle until 1t is thoroughly
damp, then press II.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

Mrs. Smith lth0lshtfllyl :
afraid I shall have 90 stop Ev-s'
my that tonic the doctor isi tr
Mr.. Smith lluZi01siyl-WtE|
he any bettPrf
Mrs. Smifl-Oh yeS Be- :
slid down the tIuistsr s.I dzas
morning, broken The han l-i.
vases. q pitcher and a looking
and I don't feel as e ! u-ls
uCch more
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

giOn auxiliary.
was one OF five
women sent from
the United States
to the signing OF
the Treaty of Yer
sailles.
While she was
In Paris. Dr. Bar
rett developed the
idea OF an inter
national Organiza-
ton OF women
relatives OF ex-
service men TO
- - !
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
Helium in the Ali.

Helium, the nOn-explOsive gas used
In the new United States sirships. ex-
lists in the air you breathe In the pro-
portion OF ona part By volume In
S6.OOa
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

Many q mans phenomena so
a surprise f0 himself
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
PLANNED THE OLYMPIC MEET
James Murphy, Iowa, Leoion's Ma
tional Athletic Commission Chair
man, Arranged Big Program.

AS chairman OF the American Le-
gion's national athletic commission.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
ALL PROUD OF HER SUCCESS
Mrs. Joseph Fischer Directed Social
Activities Of Recent Auxiliary
National Meeting.

For excellent services rendered as
chairman of the American Legion Aux.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
MADE BIG MEET A SUCCESS
T. Semmss WaImsIey, New Orleans,
Served as General Chairman Of
the Convention Committee.

To I: Semmes walmsley OF New Or
leans goes the credit for the success
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
HEAD OF LEGION AUXILIARY
Or. Kate Waller Barrett Virginia
Woman, Originator of Idea for
World Peace Body.

DIR. Kate Waller Barrett, newly
elected president of the American Lee
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13

AZ the right time ~ year Pete wart-
I'd a Christmas tree. 50 he went 20 the
woods 20 get II. Selecting a mountain
ash tree. he was about 10 cut Il down,
when a flock o. starlings disputed with
him. claiming II as their Christmas tree
and all its bright berries as their own.
Then he considered q nut tree. but the
squirrels were furious and wanted to
know where their Christmas would he
if he took Il. SO the boy concluded
that no one else would wan. the ever
green tree. with nothing ON IL but
cones. and took that
Rejecting. however. that HIS tree did
not seem likely 70 have anything on
it worth while. Peter remembered
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
BY CHRISTOPHER o. HAZARD

nee there was a boy named
Peter Mephlbosheth 0nOn-
daga Cologos Cadwalader.
IL was such a long name
that he would get out Of
sight before his mother
could finish calling him. so
she shortened Il into "Pcte."
snh Pete -. or ssYou. PETE"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-12-13
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