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The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Report for Mile Lacs
Legion Dance.

The Legion dance at the armory last
Friday night was not overly well at
tended. Forty-seven tickets were
sold and a royal good time was report
ed by those who were present. A
dainty lunch was served by the Legion
auxiliary from which the sum of $19
was realized Those in attendance
were largely out-of-town people.
There is a marked decrease in the
number Of local dance devotees al
though these dances may well be
patronized on their own merit. Music
was furnished by the Hands orchestra
Of st. Cloud. This orchestra will also
furnish the music for the dances dur
ing fair week.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
COUNTY DAIRY RECORD.
Dairy and Food Commissioner Fur
nishes Creamery Statistics for
Mile Lacs County.

The state dairy and food commits
sioner, Chris Heen, has compiled a
table showing the comparative cream
cry statistics in Mile Laos county for
the years 1920 and 1921. If the fig
ures are correct, there was a decrease
in the number Of creamery patrons in
1921; although tissssae, was IN increase
in the amount of dairy products mar
keted. It is also worthy Of note that
although more butter was made in
1921 than in 1920 the receipts for the
sale Of this product were less than in
the previous year.
Mr.. Heen states that it has been
difficult to compile exactly accurate
figures for some of the counties be-
cause the secretary of the local asso-
citation has not always supplied the de-
partment with all necessary data.
While the receipts for the butter
were less in 1921 than in 1920, it
should be remembered that the cost
of producing the butter had also been
materially reduced in that time.
The following is the table compiled
hx, T1>>o
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
ELECT DELEGATES.
Fremont Woodcock Post and Legion
Auxiliary Elect Delegates to
State Convention.

Auxiliary Elect Delegates to
State Convention.
The American legion and the Legion
auxiliary will hold joint state con-
vention at Virginia, August Fl to "a.
The members of the Fremont Wood
cock post met last Thursday evening
and elected the following delegates
to represent them at this convention:
Sydney Berggren, Fred Schilling and
Reuben Norberg. Mrs. Matte Nal
lette and Mrs. Carl Orstrum were
chosen as delegates by the auxiliary
members. Mrs. C. H. Nelson and Mrs.
Ina Bergh were selected as alter
mates.
Elaborate plans are being made for
the joint convention at Virginia. A
complete entertainment program has
been provided for the four days the
delegates will be in session., It is ex.
pected 5000 legion delegates and
guests will be in attendance. Hanford
MacNider, national commander of the
American legion, will address the con.
vention.
A large attendance Of auxiliary
delegates is also expected. Mrs
Lowell F. Hobart, the national auxil.
iary president will address their con.
vention.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
CORNER STONE LAID.
Masons Lay Corner Stone of the Isle
School; Princeton Masons and

School; Princeton Masons and
Others Assist.
Upon invitation of the school board
of district 18, of the village of Isle,
Herman Held, grand master of the
Masonic lodge of Minnesota, assisted
by Grand Secretary John Fishel, con-
Quoted the ceremony of laying the
corner stone of the new school house
according to the ancient customs Of
the order.
Representatives from the lodges Of
Milaca, Crosby, Hinck1ey and Prince
ton, % members of which lodge had
motored to Isle for the~occasion, as
sisted in this most impressive cere-
mony.
Upon the arrival of the lodge men,
bers at noon, they were invited to the
pavilion where the ladies of the East
ern Star served a dinner which was
enjoyed by all. After this the Masons
retired to the lodge rooms where
preparations for the rites were made.
The members of the local lodge and
the visiting members formed a process
sion that reached from the lodge
rooms to the school house site. The
corner stone, which is a beautiful
piece of Isle granite, was cut and
polished by the Hilder Granite COM
pany of st. Cloud who donated it.
Within the stone was sealed box con-
tanning a copy of the local news
paper, names of the present school
officers, and history of the school to
this date, names of teachers for the
past year, names Of village officers,
list of members of the local lodge,
names of other local societies, and
current coins Of the realm. A short
address was delivered by o. c. Myron,
acting as grand orator.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Picnic at Elk Lake.

The joint picnic of the Blue Hill
Farmers club and farm bureau unit
held at Elk lake was well attended.
Mr.. Corwin Of the university farm,
who was the principal speaker, gave a
very interesting and practical address,.
During the afternoon there was boat
ing, bathing and other sports. Re-
freshments were served. Everyone
thoroughly enjoyed the outing.
These two organizations will hold
their annual meeting at the home of
M. B. Mattson on Tuesday evening,
August 1. Various reports will be
presented and there will be the annual
election of officers.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Baptismal Ceremonial.

A baptismal ceremonial will take
place next Sunday, July 80, at 2:30
p. m. The rites will be performed in
the west branch of the Rum river, two
miles northwest of Foreston. There
will be arrows marking the way from
Foreston to the Macue farm where the
services will be held by Herbert An
derson, "The Soldier Evangelist"
The evangelistic services conducted
by Rev. Herbert Anderson have been
we'll attended. It is expected large
number of people will be present at
the baptismal ceremonies next Sun
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The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
DR.. and Mrs. Wetter Enioy Trip.

DR.. and Mrs. C. H. Wetter returned
last Friday evening from visit at
Leland, Ill.,, where Mrs. Wetter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Olson live.
They made the trip by auto making
the distance, sos miles, in two days.
They took trail No. IL through Wis
consin, and found it very beautiful
route. The crops in northern Wiscon-
sin were only fair while those in the
south were good. Crops about Le-
land were wonderful as to wheat and
corn; the latter standing 9 to IL feet,
while the former is the best crop in
several years. Oats and barley were
poor. Mrs. Wetter says they use both
tractors and horses on her fathers
farm, and though they raise stock they
still market several thousand bushels
of corn.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
CIVIC CLUB IN SESSION.
Cemetery Committee Urges Prompt
Payment of Subscriptions to
Mainfananco Fund

Cemetery Committee Urges Prompt
Payment of Subscriptions to
Maintenance Fund.
The Civic Betterment club held it's
regular meeting Tuesday afternoon
with just sufficient number of mem
bers present for a quorum.
The secretary reported that only
1869 had been paid into the cemetery
fund this year. If all the lot owners
will respond to the notices sent them,
the club will have sufficient money to
complete the work outlined for the
summer. If no more subscriptions are
received, there will be deficiency of
about 5000. The club does splendid
work in maintaining the cemetery in
such excellent condition, but worthy as
this work is, it cannot be continued
unless all the lot owners are willing to
assume their portion of the financial
burden. Subscriptions to the cemetery
fund should be made payable to Mrs.
John F. Peterson at the First Ma
tional bank.
Favorable reports were made con-
cerning the condition of the tourist
camping ground. Electric lights have
been installed there by the order of
the village council.
1t was voted that the club should
take a few weeks vacation during
the remainder of the summer. The
next regular meeting will be held on
September 10. If any matters of i'm
portance demanding immediate atten-
tion arise at any time, special meet
ing can be called.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Returns From Sweden.

Mrs. Beth Nasstrom of Los Angeles,
Calf, stopped here, on her way home,
after years visit in Sweden. She
brought with her young Swedish
girl, Esther Johnson, who will make
her home with her great-aunt, Mrs.
Mary johnson, who lives in Wyanett.
Mrs. Nasstrom reports that money is
scarce in Sweden, especially in the
northern part where she travelled ex-
tensively and where her parents re-
side. All commodities are high and
travelling very expensive. She can
not imagine how anyone would want
to return to Sweden except for visit.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27

patronized. The ladies at the counter
were kept busy serving the enthusi-
astic patrons who showed their ap-
probation by frequently returning for
a second supply of ice cream and
cake.
The members Of the boys and girls
club had candy booth and dispensed
delicious homemade confections. A
liberal sum was raised for the treasury
of the Gfeenbush unit and for the
boys and girls club.
A considerable number Of people
from the village attended the sociable.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Picnic Date Uncertain.

I Plans for the community picnic
mentioned in last weeks issue Of the
Union, are progressing favorably.
The soliciting committee has been
working and very gratifying amount
has been subscribed by those ap-
preached. There seems to be some
sentiment in favor of changing the
date, as some of the business men
said they would support weekday
picnic but declined to give for enc on
the Sabbath. A meeting of the Com
mercial club will probably be called to
determine the will Of the majority.
The picnic is assured though the date
may be changed.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Joint Picnic at Spectacle Lake


The Fremont Woodcock post and
the Legion auxiliary will hold a Joint
picnic at Spectacle lake on Sunday.
Aug. 6. The Legion and auxiliary ex-
tend cordial invitation to the fam
lilies Of all former service men. A.
basket dinner will be served.
In the afternoon it is planned to-
have program of sports with prizes
for the winners. There will be a
oe-pitching tournament, volley
ball contests, swimming, boating and
bathing.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Princeton Picnic on July 20.

The annual picnic of the Princeton
club of Minneapolis will be held at
Minnehaha park on Saturday, July 29.
It is to be basket picnic this year.
The guests are expected to assemble
at the park about o'clock but some
of the company will probably not be
able to arrive until later. The in
formal, impromptu entertainment will
begin at o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all former residents of Princeton and
the vicinity. It is hoped large dele
cation from Princeton will make ar
rangements to attend this picnic. Our
old friends now residing in Minneap-
oils are expecting us and we certainly
would enjoy meeting them again.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Festival and Band Concert.

The ice cream sociable given by the
Methodist Ladies' Aid society on the
court house lawn, Monday evening
was well patronized. Over $50 people
were served and the sum of $50 was
realized from the sale of ice cream
and cake.
The band concert rendered on that
evening made the affair more enjoya-
bic. The boys are certainly develop
ing an excellent musical organization.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Motorists Return

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Evens and Mr..
and Mrs. Dobbin of Excelsior just re-
turned, from a Today outing. They
carried full camping outfit. The
tourists visited Mile Lacs lake, Brain
er, Grand Rapids, Bemidji and Itaska
state park and returned by the same
route. They made their longest stay
at Hakensack. Mr.. Evens said thew
caught plenty Of fish, and enjoyed a
delightful trip.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
TIE LOCAL ROAD
TAXES DECREASE,
State Maintenance of 1000 Miles Of
Trunk Highways Relieves the
Counties of Expense.
OUR HIGHWAYS IMPROVE
Mile Lacs County Road and Bridge
Appropriation Reduced From
100000 to $45, 1000.

Reductions of more than $1,5O0,0O0
in road tax levies by counties and
townships in Minnesota followed the
first year after adoption of the Bah 4
cock plan for state improvement and
upkeep of 1000 miles of main roads
which always had taken a large part
of local road and bridge funds, accord
ing to the state highway department
bulletin today.
Official figures from the state audi
tors abstract show that last year for
the first time in state annals the coun-
ty road and bridge levies dropped to
$10,022, ,4S8 from $10, 0,843,6 ,6s2 and those
of the townships to $6,139,673 from
$6,862 $50, making total decrease Of
$1,543,O0O. The current funds availa
BILE during the past year for local
roads and bridges were 1881, ,271.
This amount included the appropria-
tions of the counties, townships, cities
and villages. None of the 1881 ,271
was spent on the heavy traffic roads,
those which are always the more cost
ly to build and maintain. Those roads
are included in the trunk highway sys-.
tenn which has been taken over by the
state.
Figures have not yet been compiled
to show the total road and bridge ap-
preparations made by the counties this
year. In Mile Lacs county, however,
there was a reduction of $4,000 in
that appropriation this year. In 1921
the county commissioners voted an ap--
preparation of 100000 while this year
conditions were such that it appeared
the necessary work could be done for
$45,000. The Scenic highway in past
years has taken large portion Of
our county road money, but now alE
the money spent on this road comes
from the state funds and the federal
aid.
Current revenues in the trunk high
way fund this year probably will ap-
proximate $7,5oo,oO0. This is about
$5OO,00O more than last year but still
far below the $10,00O,OOO annual aver
age expected, and due in part to so
per cent cut in federal aid which cost
the trunk fund nearly $3,OO0,0 600 this
year and last. Motor vehicle tax reve-.
nues for 1922 have passed the $6,00O,-
600 mark, compared with the 1921
total of $5,616,00O. Rates are un-
changed but larger number of cars
are registered.
The state highway bulletin states:
Larger automobile receipts are more
than offset for car owners in better
roads savings and car upkeep, tires
and gasoline. Even in large cities
which cannot share in trunk highway
funds, automobile and truck owners
express willingness to pay higher
licenses to speed the highway program
and increase savings"
In spite of the increase in road
funds up to this year and the reputa-
tion of the state for good roads, it is
reported, Minnesota is being topped in
highway expenditures by many states
which have sold large issues of road
bonds.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Will Exhibit at State Fair.

P. w. Jensen returned from 10
day motor trip in the southern part of
the state. Mr.. Jensen is the inventor
of the "Jensen Adjustable Chain-Hal-
ter" and was signing up agents for
the sale of the article. It is being
manufa actured by the American Chain
company. Mr.. Jensen will advertise
his invention extensively at the state
fair where he will exhibit it this fall
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
DATE FOR COUNTY
FAIR APPROACHES
Time to Begin to Prepare Exhibits;
Lay Aside the Best Speci-
mems Now
WILL MEET OLD FRIENDS
Management Will Provide First Class
Entertainment; Fireworks in
the Evening.


fair are August 26, %, 20 and 80. The
opening day is Saturday, the 26th.
All entries except live stock must be
made on that day. Live stock may be
entered until o'clock on Monday, the
9th. All parties desiring to enter
stock for exhibit should notify the
secretary, Ire G. Stanley, as early as
possible so that pens and stalls may
be reserved.
The sum of $1,7O0 will be awarded
in premiums this year. The premium
list will be ready for distribution in
couple Of weeks. It will pay for those
who intend to exhibit to read it care
fully. Everyone should begin to plan
their displays now. Growing condi-
tions have been good in Mile Laos
county this summer and there should
be some wonderful displays at the fair
next month.
Too much emphasis cannot be laid
on the advisability of beginning to
prepare the exhibits early in the sea-
son. If a woman plans to have dis
play of canned fruit or vegetables, it
would be we'll for her to use the same
size and type jars for all the speci-
mems which she intends to exhibit.
The use Of uniform jars will improve
the appearance of her display and the
judges take this factor into considera-
tion in their scoring. The women
who are preparing canned goods for
display in the township exhibits
should also pay strict attention to the
specifications in the premium list. In
the township exhibits, the list states
that the canned vegetables and fruits
shall be in pint jars. Last year some
excellent displays were not given a
high score because they were in quart
jars.
Some changes have been made in
regard to the rules for township ex-
hibits. All clubs. exhibiting will re-
ceive SIS except the first prize win
ner. The first prize will be $40. Ev-
cry club north Of Page or Hayland
townships will be paid an additional
sum of $40, besides the SIS, to help
defray it's expenses.
The fair officials have secured some
unusually good entertainment features.
One of these is an animal circus in one
act. There will also be some clever
vaudeville and some good trapeze
work. At the evening performances
there will be splendid display of
fireworks.
This is our own fair and let US
make it the best in the history of the
county. We have wonderful county
and we can have a wonderful fair.
Let us all boost together and make the
Mile Lacs county fair famous for
miles around.
All former residents of Princeton
should make the week of August 27 to
September 2 homecoming week.
Come back and visit Princeton then
and meet all your old friends at the
fair.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Christian Mothers Give Soc;able

The Christian Mothers of st. Ed
wards Catholic church gave lawn
sociable on the church grounds Satur-
day evening. The place was prettily
lighted with japanese lanterns, which
helped to make very festive appear
ance. A large number of people at
tended and partook of the refresh
ments, consisting Of ice cream, cake,
coffee and lemonade. The ladies rea-
lized $50 from the affair.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Carl Johnson.

Carl Johnson was born in Gotten
borg, Sweden, October Is, 1910, and
came to America in 1872. He took up
his residence in Minneapolis 48 years
ago, where he engaged in the carpen-
ter trade. In 1893 he moved to the
neighborhood of Princeton where he
resided until his death. He married
Miss Betsy Olson. The deceased is
survived by four children and five
grandchildren.
Mr.. johnson greatly enjoyed being
with his grandchildren. Almost his
last wish was to see his six-months-
old grandson.
Three days before his death he ap-
peared to be in excellent health and
in cheerful frame of mind, but the
end came very suddenly on the morn
ing of July 19. He passed away about
noon that day, after having been i'll
with bronchitis for only a few hours.
He was in his eighty-second year.
Mr.. Johnson was charter member
and builder of the Swedish Methodist
church of Minneapolis.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home by Rev. S. Ainsworth
Lumb, and special music was rendered
by quartet consisting Of Mrs. Geo.
Schmidt, Mrs. M. M. Briggs, Rev.
S. Ainsworth Lumb and Maurice
Henschel, accompanied by Mrs Anna
Ewing.
Mr.. johnson was quiet, kindly
man, good neighbor and a loving
father.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Modern Methods of Farming.

Odin Odegard is shipping carload
of rye, raised on DR.. Cooney's farm in
Blue Hill, to Duluth firm. The rye
is Of an excellent quality and yielded
better than 20 bushels to the acre,
from a field of so acres or more. The
work OF plowing, cutting and thresh-
ing, was done by a tractor, while the
hauling is being done by trucks.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Bog Fire Near M;laca

A bog fire is burning near the
railroad right-of-way two miles out
OF Milaca. It is several acres IN ex-
tent but ditch has been dug around
it, SO that the fire may not spread. Il
will take good rain to extinguish it,
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
Unit Serves Ice Cream.

The Greenbush farm bureau unit
gave an ice cream sociable at the
school house in district 4, on Tuesday
evening. The yard was lighted with
rows of japanese lanterns which made
a very pleasing sight. Automobiles
lined the roads and filled the grounds,
showing how well the affair was
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27
THIEVES AT WORK
IN THE VILLAGE
Office of Filling Station of Princeton
Oil Company is Looted Early
on Monday Morning.
BURGLARS LEAVE NO CLUE
Many Petty Thefts Have Been Com
mitted in the Village During
Past Few Months.


They entered the office by the back
door, partly removing the lock and
forcing out the key. The theft was
committed after midnight because the
office was not closed until that time.
The burglars were evidently inter-
ested only in securing all the available
money. None Of the automobile ac-
cessories or tires were taken. There
was valuable camera and several
gold watchcases in the desk which
the thieves examined but did not take.
The cash register was rifled and
bag of money was taken from
drawer in the desk. The total amount
of the plunder was approximately $35.
The evidence available indicates
that the burglary was committed by
someone who was familiar with the
office and by an amateur. A skeleton
key was undoubtedly employed in
forcing the lock Of the door and the
keys of the three doors in the building
were removed. It would seem that
the thief was collecting keys for fu-
ture use. Also no attempt was made
to tamper with the safe. If it was an
amateur he was clever enough to at
tempt only that which he could handle
and to leave no clue as to his Identity.
The burglary was also we'll timed,
when it could be expected the receipts
of Saturday evening and Sunday
would be in the office.
Just week previous to this theft,
on the evening of July 16, $500 was
stolen from the apartment occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Max Kruschke. This
burglary was committd between the
hours of and II, when Mr.. and Mrs.
Kruschke were busy at the theater.
It is thought the same party may
have committed both thefts, because
here as in the office of the filling sta
tion, only money was taken and the
thief gained admittance to the apart
ment by means of a skeleton key.
There was some silverware and a few
trinkets, which might have been re-
moved but which were left untouched.
The time Of the burglary would indi-
cate that it was committed by some
one who was familiar with the habits
of Mr. and Mrs Kr11schke
These are only few of series of
petty thefts that have been committed
in the village during the past four
months. AS has been stated the indi-
cations are that it is the work Of some
local individual or individuals. It was
thought for a time that there would
be better chance of catching the
thieves if no publicity was given to
the burglaries, but it seems now that
it would be wise to issue warning to
the citizens Of the village.
If it is possible to avoid it, no
large sum Of money should be kept
in any place Of business or dwelling,
unless it is in a substantial safe or
vault. It is prudent policy to pay
all bills of any size by check. Since
Princeton is on one Of the main trunk
highways, just SO miles from Mime
apolis, it would be we'll for the resi-
dents Of the village to exercise live
precaution. There may not be burg
larry here for months or years, and
then some night a gang may come in
and attempt to clean up the town.
The Princeton union., 1922-07-27

We wish to thank all our kind
friends and relatives for the floral Of
ferings, and for their sympathy and
willing assistance during the obse-
quies of our father, Carl Johnson.
Edith A. johnson and Brothers.