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A SPLERDJD:LECTURE Frederick S. Attwood, the Blind Opti- mist, Delivers His Famous Dis- course on Happiness." Audience is Held Spellbound by the Forceful Oratory and Logic of This Remarkable Man. Those fortunate enough to be present on Tuesday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall enjoyed a rare treat, for at that time Fredrick S. Attwood, grand chancellor of the Pythians, delivered his famous lecture on "Happiness." Despite the afflic tion from which Mr. Attwood suffers incurable blindnesshe is one of the happiest of men he sees, figura tively speaking, some good in all people he is jolly, full of life and a veritable optimist. To form the close acquaintance of Frederick Attwood is to learn how to be happy under the most adverse circumstances. His lecture on Tuesday evening was a discourse worth traveling miles to heara discourse bristling with beautiful gems of thought and logical advice. It was a lecture delivered by a man who has made a long and care ful study of his subject, "Happiness," and he knows full well how to present it in a manner that cannot fail to bring about good results. He is a master of the art of oratory and gifted with a pleasing yet powerful de livery. Every word is distinct and every detail carefully elucidated. Wheresoever Mr. Attwood has lectured he has created a most favor able impression, as is shown by the many press notices which have been published, all eulogistic of this re markable man. From among such notices we select the following as showing the trend of the encomiums: "To be an optimist under adverse conditions, to radiate sunshine, hap piness, good cheer and good fellow ship, is a nature worth cultivating, and when such a man speaks it is doubly appealing. Such a personage is Frederick S. Attwood, who, in his lecture on 'Happiness' at the Pres byterian church last Monday night, though he spoke in darkness, radi ated sunshine and joy with pure spontaneity. As a speaker Mr. Attwood captivated his audience he was emotional if need be, his sen tences pregnant with the import of his subject, his delivery was easy, enunci ation perfect, and the segments of his theme poetic rich with imagery and classical illustration.Manitowoc (Wis.) Daily Herald." On Tuesday evening Mr. Attwood spoke under the auspices of the local lodge of Pythians, and the audience consisted of invited guests, but it is hoped that he will in the near future give a public lecture in the opera house, where more people will be afforded an opportunity to listen to his interesting discourse. Prior to the commencement of Tues day evening's lecture the Princeton orchestra rendered a couple of over tures which were much appreciated. Millions of Dollars Lost Annually. It is estimated that the loss to farm ers, stockmen, hunters and trappers is more than a million dollars an nually by lack of knowledge of how to take off and care for the hides and skins of the domestic and wild ani mals. We are in receipt of a booklet containing much valuable information on domestic and wild animals. It tells how to trap wild fur-bearing animals: how to take off their skins, stretch and dry them how to take off and care for the hides and skins of the domestic animals so as to bring their highest value. This booklet of 48 pages, illustrated, including cata logue of trapper supplies, and circu lars of price of all domestic and wild animal skins, will be sent you free if you address the Northwestern Hide & Fur Company, Minneapolis, Minn. Mention our paper and send 2 cents for part of mailing charges. Horses That Will Salt Yoa. Last Monday my special represen tative arrived here with a carload of young native mares which are strong, sound, and adapted to vari ous kinds of work. They have been selected with great care from among hundreds by an expert horseman and they will stand close inspection. On the whole these mares cannot be ex celled in this part of the country. Call at my barn today and judge for yourselves. 47-tfc Aulger Rines. Alvah Has State-Wide Support We are pleased to note that Alvah Eastman, whom we mentioned a few weeks ago as a suitable candidate for congress in the sixth district, is urged to run for congressman-at-large and is receiving splendid support for that position. Mr. Eastman conducts the Journal-Press at St. Cloud, one of the most influential daily and weekly papers outside of the twin cities. No man is better fitted for high office than an up-to-date editor, for he necessari ly has to keep informed on all live questions. This is the kind of a man the St. Cloud editor is and he would bring to the office a valuable fund of information and ripe judgment. We should have more editors in congress than we have because of their many sided knowledge. The only bad feature about his proposed candidacy is that it is only a one term office. Stay ton Gazette. The legend, on the Sidewalk. An itinerant peddler advertising apples chalked the legend, "Apples, 85 cents a bushel," on the sidewalk immediately in front of Ewings' Music Store. A citizen passing down the street noticed the announcement and suddenly stopped. "Well, I'111 be dinged," he exclaimed, "Guy has gone into the apple business and I'll be dodgasted if I don't give away premium pianos." He entered the store with fire in his eyes, but when Mr. Ewing informed his visitor that he was not a oheap chalk advertiser, and fully explained matters, both had a good laugh over the incident. Read Ewings' advertisement on an other page of the Union. It will be a guide to you in purchasing your Christmas presents. Proposed Consolidated School at Foreston. The proposition to unite the school disrticts bordering on Foreston with the village district and have a four room school is one worthy of con sideration. With the four districts consolidated there is no reason why Foreston should not soon have as good public schools as Milaca and Princeton. Foreston is surrounded by an excellent farming country, the farmers are prosperous, and there is no reason why their children should not be given the advantages of obtain ing an education in a good graded school such as the consolidated dis trict would affordit is altogether probable that Foreston will have its own high school in the near future. Mrs O. E. Garrison Dead. Louis Garrison of Brainerd, who is county surveyor of Crow Wing county, is in the city attending the Development association meetings, and is staying with Mr. and Mrs. John N. Bensen while here. Mr. Garrison is the son of the late O. E. Garrison, who was a resident of this city at the time of the Indian outbreak in 1862. O. E. Garrison has been dead for about fifteen years and Mrs. Garrison has been living with her son in Brainerd. She was taken suddenly ill about a week ago and passed away quietly Thursday morning. Her re mains were placed on the shore of Mille Lacs lake beside those of her husband.St. Cloud Times. Damas Acquitted On Saturday a jury at Brainerd re turned a verdict of not guilty against Dr. Dumas, who was tried upon an arson charge. The prosecution was greatly surprised at the verdict, and Assistant Attorney General Janes made a statement in which he charged that a bribe had been offered the sheriff of Beltrami county by Dumas in an attempt to "fix" a jury and that Martin Behan was also offered $1,000 at Fergus Falls to leave the country. The Brainerd acquittal, said Mr. Janes, does not end the criminal prosecutions in connection with the alleged arson conspiracy in northern Minnesota. Boehm-Jobnson. Philip Boehm and Miss Christina Johnson, both residents of Blue Hill township, Sherburne county, were married at the German Lutheran church on Tuesday. Rev. Eugene Ahl, pastor of the church, conducted the ceremony. The bride was attired in a pretty gown of white silk and wore a bridal veil, and she was at tended by Misses Mabel Fox and Theresa Boehm. The groomsmen were A. J. Boehm and B. Williams. A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents in Blue Hill on Tuesday evening and many pretty gifts were bestowed upon the bride and groom. Garage Changes Hands. A. J. Escherich of Minneapolis and G. A. Ogren of Center City have succeeded Dow & Crompton as proprietors of the Princeton garage. The deal was closed last week and the new owners, who are experienced automobile men, have taken posses sion. They, however, left Princeton on Tuesday and will not return until February. During that time persons needing anything in the garage are asked to call up J. Crompton at L. S. Briggs' residence. B. C. DUNN, Publisher. Terms $1.00 Per Tear. PKINCBTON, MILLE LACS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1911. TWO BRAVE FIREMEN Captain Fred Howard of the flinneap- olis Fire Department, Again Distinguishes Himself. He and an Associate Rescue Two flen and Are Highly Complimented by Fire Chief Ringer. Captain Fred Howard of truck com pany No. 2, Minneapolis fire depart ment, and Edward Johnson, a ladder man, were on Friday called before Chief Ringer, who commended them for their bravery in entering a burn ing house at 609 Fourth avenue S and rescuing, to the imperilment of their own lives, two men who had been overcome with smoke. The chief told them that their heroism had in creased their chances of promotion and that they would be duly rewarded. Captain Howard is a native of Prince ton, and during the time he has been engaged in fighting fires in Minne apolis has performed many acts of bravery. The Union is pleased to learn that he is in line for further promotion. Chief Ringer has adopted a new basis for determining who is entitled to promotion. It is bravery. Length of service was formerly taken into consideration more so than deeds of heroism. Loses Hand In Planing: Machine. Fr ank Drescher, aged 15 years, son of Charles Drescher, on Friday met with an accident which necessitated the amputation of his right hand at the wrist. The boy, who was employed in carrying away lumber from the planing machine at the Whitney saw mill, attempted to remove a spike which ha had placed in a plank to keep it from slipping at the end of the machine when the plane came in contact with his hand, took off three fingers and cut into the back of it. Mr. Whitney had a moment before thrown off the belt to stop the ma chine, but the boy thrust his hand be neath the plane while the blade was in motion. The spike had been placed in the plank by the boy unknown to Mr. Whitney. At the time the accident occurred Mr. Whitney was standing near the boy and could have prevented it had he known that the youth was about to thrust his hand under the plane. No blame attaches to Mr. Whitney, as the boy's work consisted merely of taking the boards, as they were planed, from the slidehe was not authorized to in any manner meddle with the machinery. At the same time it is a pity that the boy, who is a bright young fellow, should have lost bis hand. Dr. Cooney found the hand so badly lacerated that amputation was abso lutely necessary. Special Inducement for Christmas. Do not fail to visit our store to see and hear the musical wonder, demon strated by a special artist from the manufactory, on Thursday and Fri day of this week, afternoon and even ing. Come and convince yourself. We also have a special sale for the Christmas season of the most artistic constructed pianos now made within your own statethe celebrated Raudenbush & Son's. These instru ments will be explained and demon strated by practical piano makers direct from the factory. Twenty minutes spent in our store will be a great saving of money and of valu able knowledge in the art of selecting a piano in the future to anticipated piano purchasers. Remember, only this week. Don't fail to call at Ewings' Music Store. Timely and Sensible Advice Just a word of caution to the friends of good roads: The one im portant thing is to secure the adop tion of the one-mill tax amendment. Don't get in a quarrel over how the money is to be expendeduntil you have the money. Some harm has been done already by the too enthusi astic friends of the trunk lines, which so far are located on paper, are all in northern Minnesota. Northern Min nesota needs the roadsbut so does southern Minnesota. Boost for the amendment and a square deal.St. Cloud Journal-Press. GAR. Election. At its regular meeting on Saturday afternoon Wallace T. Rines post, No. 142, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: F. A. Lowell, com. W. J. Applegate, S. V. S. B. Heath, J. V. A. Z. Norton, adjt. J. A. Ross, Q. M. G. M. Smith, sergt. Martin Leach, P. D. R. W. Freer, chap. A. Z. Norton, P.' I. G. W. Chalmers, O. G. J. A. Stevenson, S. M. Anson Howard. Q. M. S. TIJE WEEKS DEATHS Mrs. Lydia A. Townsend Passes Away in This Village at Ripe Old Age of Eighty-One Years. John Brennan Dies From Result of a Fall and E. B. Carpenter An- swers Last Bugle Call. Mrs. Lydia A. Townsend, widow of the late Joseph H. Townsend, died at her home in the village of Princeton on Monday morning, December 11, at 3 o'clock from a general breaking down of the constitution due to old age. She had been ailing for some time and death did not come unex pectedly. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. B. Ser vice, and vocal selections were rendered during the solemnities by a quartet consisting of Mrs. C. A. Caley, Mrs. L. S. Briggs, Guy Ewing and Arthur Roos, Mrs. Ewing ac companying them on the piano. The services were largely attended and there were many pretty floral offer ings. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery beside those of deceased's husband. Mrs. Townsend, whose maiden name was Lydia A. Smith, was born at St. David's, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1830, and she was consequently over 81 years of age. She was mar ried on December 15, 1850, at Calais, Maine, to Joseph H. Townsend, and in 1868, with her husband, came to Princeton, where she continued to live until called to her reward. Her husband died 15 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom are living, viz., Augustus S. Townsend, Minneapolis Mary J. Woodcock, Princeton Fremont Townsend, Salem, Ore. John Williston, N. D. George and Fred, Baldwin, Minn. She also leaves seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Townsend was a very kind hearted woman and a true christian who had made an effort throughout life to live according to the golden rule. She was an affectionate wife and.mother and a lady held in high esteem by all who were favored with her acquaintance. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Wey mouth, Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler and Augustus Townsend of Minne apolis, and John Townsend of Willis ton, N. D. The two last named are sons of the deceased. John Brennan. John Brennan died at his home in this village on Tuesday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the effects of a fall on a sidewalk the previous evening which caused hemorrhage of the brain. The fall rendered him unconscious and he remained in that condition until relieved by death. Funeral services, at which Rev. Father Levings officiated, were held at St. Edward's church this morning at 10 o'clock and the interment was in the Catholic cemetery. The obsequies were largely attended by relatives and friends of the family and there were many floral tributes. John Brennan was born in County Sligo, Ireland, and came to America when 16 years of age. On November 26, 1887, he was married at St. Cloud to Miss Anna Carmody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carmody of Blue Hill, Sherburne county, and thereafter resided in Minneapolis for about three years, when he located in Princeton and made his home here until his death. Mr. Brennan was at one time in business in Princeton, but nine years ago took up railroad con struction work and followed this oc cupation in various parts of tbe country. On November 29 he re turned from Moose Lake, where he had been employed for the past year, and intended returning there. He is survived by his wife and four chil dren. The children are Mrs. Joseph C. Oos, Minneapolis Grayce, John and Gertrude Brennan. He also leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs. John Barnes of Merriam Park, Minn. Mrs. Geo. Brew of Superior, Wis. and Michael Brennan of Duluth. John Brennan was a whole-souled man, a man who at all times made ample provisionfor his family, and his taking away is a heavy blow to the members of his household, with whom the community sympathizes in their hour of sorrow. Relatives from out of town who at tended the obsequies were Mrs. John Barnes, Merriam Park Mrs. Rody, Mrs. Guyette, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oos, Minneapolis B. Healy, Bemidji Mrs. M. L. Carmody, G. A. Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brennan and Mrs. S. Brennan and daughter, St. Cloud Miss Grayce Brennan, Gheen, Minn. JE. B. Carpenter E. B. Carpenter died at his home in Santiago on Saturday, December 9, at 12 o'clock p. m., the cause of his death being heart disease. He had reached the age of 69 years, 16 of which he had passed in Santiago. Funeral services were held at the family residence on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and tbe interment was in the Santiago cemetery. E. B. Carpenter was born in Michi gan and came to Minnesota when about 18 years of age, locating in Anoka. Later he moved to Sher burne county and made his home in Baldwin. From there he went to Santiago, also in Sherburne county, and remained until his death. He is survived by his wife, four sons and four daughters. Mr. Carpenter served in the civil war as a member of the famous First Minnesota regiment and saw much active service. He was one of the unfortunates captured by the rebels and confined in Andersonville prison, where for 10 months he suffered the privations and tortures of that loathsome place. He was a man who had many friends and he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. "Andy" Connors Dead. "Andy" Connors, one of the old time steamboat men, died in a Duluth hospital on Friday at the age of 88 years. He was one of those rugged old Minnesota pioneers who despised dishonest methods and he counted among his friends such men as Arch bishop Ireland and James J. Hill. A newspaper dispatch dated at Duluth has this to say of him: In 1855 Connors rowed to Duluth from Green Bay in a little skiff. Accompanied by Father Leviex from Duluth, he went to St. Paul and for thirty-five years was employed there, living in what was said to be the first house erected in St. Paul. It was on the site of the old capitol. Later he came to Duluth and had made his home here. Mr. Connors was steam boating on tbe old Mississippi when "Jim" Hill was working on the levee. He also knew Archbishop Ireland in the early days and was a warm friend of the now famous prelate. Mr. Con nors located the Clough brothers on a claim in northern Minnesota. One of the brothers, David, later became governor of Minnesota. James J. Hill never forgot his old friend and frequently when he came to the head of the lakes looked up "Andy" Con nors on the docks and visited with him. Sherwood Pension Bill Passes House. The Sherwood service pension bill, which would add upward of $40,000,000 to the government's annual expendi tures by granting increased pensions to civil and Mexican war veterans on the basis of length of service, was passed by the house on Tuesday night despite the determined opposition of many democratic leaders. Secretary of the Interior Fisher estimated that the bill would add $75,000,000 to the pension roll if the 400,000 veterans eligible take advantage of the in crease. The bill now goes to the senate. The Sherwood bill would establish the following basis of pensions' For service for ninety days to six months, $15 a month from six to nine months, $20 a month from nine months to one year, $25 a month more than one year, $30 a month. Don't Forget Your Horse at Christmas For hoilday presents for horses go to William Neely's harness shop. He has everything to please you: Single and double harness, bells, robes and whips. But the faithful horse has, of course, no use for a whiphe detests itand consequently does not expect his friend, Santa Glaus, to bring him one. Buy your horse something that he can com fortably work in and something to keep him warm, and he will show his gratitude when you tell him it is a present you bought from William Neely's harness shop for his especial benefit. Neely keeps the best of everything for horses and the prices are right. Call and examine the big stock before buying elsewhere. William Neely, Princeton'8 Reliable Harness Man. Poultry Show at Anoka. Attention of chicken fanciers is called to the announcement in another column of the Anoka Poultry Score Card show December 27 to January 1, inclusive. Liberal cash and special premiums are offered. Ellenbaum Place Hold. Nelson King.has purchased the 80- acre farm in Wyanett known as the A. Ellenbaum place. VOLUME XXXV. NO. 51 ITS ANNUAL REPORT Resources Over Liabilities of the nille Lacs County Agricultural Soci- ety Aggregates $2,908. The Sum Expended for Improvements During the Year ion Reaches the Total oi $4,134.66. The annual report of the Mille Lacs County Agricultural society, read at the last meeting, shows that the asso ciation has accomplished much dur ing the past year, and it is entitled to considerable credit for its achieve ments. For improvements to the fair grounds alonenew buildings, etc. the sum of $4,134.66 has been paid out and $401 on the land, which was acquired from Mrs. Mary Rines. This leaves a balance of $758 due on the grounds. There is also due to the First National bank the sum of $2,150, which makes the total liabilities $2,908. The holdings of the associa tion, however, are conservatively valued at $5,292.66, which gives a bal ance of resources over liabilities amounting to $ 2,384.66. Between now and December 20 the association ex pects to receive its annual appropria tion from the state, which will amount to something like $1,000. This will enable the society to further reduce its indebtedness, bringing it down to less than $2,000. From time to time further improve ments will be made at the fair grounds, as the demand for them ap pears, and it is safe to say that not many years will elapse ere Mille Lacs county will own the best arranged grounds for agricultural expositions, races, etc., in the northwest. The association was fortunate in se curing officers and directors who took such an active and energetic interest in the enhancement of the county fair men who are deserving of the pub lic's thanks for the good work which they have accomplished. Good Roads Essential Hammer and Winter As soon as harvest commences little if anything more is done on the roads in the way of work until the next summer. As soon as winter sets in nothing is done until the snow is gone in the spring. The greater part of the hauling is done in the winter and it would seem as though it was as much to the interest of the people, and especially those living in the farming districts, to have good roads in the winter as well as the summer. The cost of maintaining roads in the winter would not be so very great. The work would consist in keeping some bad places open and possibly putting snow on some bare spots. If there is a bare spot it is tbe measure of the load which can be put on for the rest of the trip. It is the terrific pulls across the bare spots which take the life out of the teams. The use of the drag in leveling down the ridges, filling up the tracks and packing down the snow will be as beneficial in winter as it is in smoothing and pack ing the road in summer after a rain. The time will surely come when road work is done in winter as well as in summer.Fergus Falls Journal. 825,000 in Rebates It is estimated that the Pullman company will have to pay $25,000 in rebates to the public on over pay ments for sleeping car service, be cause of the order of the Illinois courts in the Pullman cases. The interstate commerce commission ordered a reduction in March, 1910, and the company appealed. That wouldn't be a marker on the rebates people could get if they got back the money for poorer beers than golden grain belt beers, the best by test. They make friends everywhere. Se cure your supply of Sjoblom Bros., Princeton. AT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAt. Dr. Cooney performed surgical op erations upon the following patients during the past week: Henry Kunkel, Princeton, appendi citis Miss Marie Wiss, town of Princeton, appendicitis Leslie Hatch er, Princeton, chronic appendicitis Herman Thoma, Princeton Halvor Stinson, town of Princeton. The right hand of Frank Drescher, who met with an accident at the Whitney sawmill, was amputated. All the patients are doing well. Mrs. A. P. Jorgenson of Vineland is being treated at the hospital for throat ailment. Lucas Slagter of Princeton town ship, who was at the hospital, for medical treatment, returned to his home on Tuesday. Alphonso Howard, wno has had a severe attack of typhoid fever, is con valescent and will probably return to his home within a week or ten days. A