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*r PAGE EIGHT Illillll wS* 1 fk Sale Starts Sat., Dec. 15 I 9 a.m. W E N us aV u^'S"? y?.I1!!e g'h," fsefra'.0Gr^tly *!^K*K*^^^^ Alarm Clocks Regular $1.25 kind Warranted for one year 1 Special 95c i j I Only one to a Customer Hi Open Evenings Until Christmas Important Notice. Correspondents are requested to mail their copy so that it will arrive at the Union office not later than Tuesday evening of each week. This is necessary to insure publication. THREE CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith visited at Charley Murray's over Sunday. Grandma Crist has received the sad news that her daughter is dead. Mrs. Schaeffer, who has been to St. Paul nursing her sister, is home again. William and Ford King bought a Victrola last week. Mr., and Mrs. Harry Lambert and children and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson King and children visited at W. Thomas' on Sunday. Mrs. Elmer G. Thompson has re ceived word that her father, Mr. Seder land, is ill. Nick Munch, who has been doing carpenter work for O. Hamilton, re turned to his home in Greenbush on Sunday. Miss Johnson called on Mrs. O. Ham ilton on Saturday morning. Miss Pauline Trunk visited her brother here for a few days. All her old friends were glad to see her. Miss Johnson, our teacher, gave a patriotic program at the school house on Wednesday afternoon which was excellent. Cake and cocoa was served, the girls who brought the best cakes getting prizes, which were awarded to Miss Johnson and Miss Chilstrom. Mrs. Hixson, the superin tendent, spoke. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Murray, Mir "lan and Dan, Miss Eva Marsh and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson King and children visited at 0. Hamilton's on Friday evening. Bennie Nelson is working for Ed Hamilton at Effie for the winter. Miss 1-aura King, teacher in district 19, gave an entertainment on Friday afternoon. Miss Phyllis Nesbitt came over from Cambridge and spoke. She is a fine speaker and we hope to hear her again. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson have moved into their home which they bought from Jesse Steeves. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Torrell visited Mr. Erickson and wife on Sunday. We are sorry to report the death of Ernest Byers' adopted baby girl. She died the morning after Thanksgiving. DISTRICT NO. 31 P -*^V v*,'iiiv*/'jiv*,'itiv*,,iii vv1ilv/jLv'^,t,v^.fc'-'-,j|L^v,t.v'y.tiv'/itivi''Axr/xt','xre(*ntty s"^? bells and other melodious instruments serenaded Fred Judkins on Tuesday night. Good luck to Fred. Who's next The Red Cross branch of Baldwin held its meeting at Oak Grove school house on Friday night and about ten new members were added to our num ber. We hope to see a larger atten dance at our next meeting. Don't let the cold weather keep you back. The Misses Johnson, Lindstrand and Angstman were entertained at James Wheeler's last Wednesday 'evening. A basket social will be given at the Oak Grove school house tomorrow night for the benefit of the Red Cross. Everybody come and do your bit. Miss E. Smithers returned on Mon day from Duluth, where she has been visiting her sister. I FREER I BLUE HILL i Mrs. Dillon of Shakopee was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler last week. A charivari party armed with cow- merchandise, and you save 50 g*tfpSSSf Here is Another Genuine Hand Painted China Plates, Cheap at $1.75 each Your Choice 68c Each .j. Sigval Homme returned last week from a visit to the city. Mrs. Dan Anderson returned home on Monday from Ellsworth, Wis. After several weeks' visit at the home of their uncle, J. S. Jacobson, Fred and Olof Hanson left for Minne apolis on Tuesday. Miss Alma Johnson, who teaches at Baldwin, was a guest of Mrs. Hill at Long Siding last week. Rev. Rem will conduct services in the West Branch church on Sunday at 10:30 m. Mr .and Mrs. Chas. Sandberg are the happy parents of a son, born last week. Mrs. James Curry returned home last week, after a three weeks' visit with her daughter at Hewitt. A most pleasing patriotic program was rendered by the children of the east district No. 4 school on Friday evening. Axel Johnson celebrated his birth day anniversary on Friday and sev eral families dropped in to wish the old gentleman many happy returns of the day. Alfred Wjcktor and wife from San tiago attended the chicken pie supper last week. There will be an oyster supper at the home of Matt Johnson on Wednesday evening, December 19, for the benefit of the Blue Hill church. Supper 25c. Let there be a good attendance. Ev eryone invited. The Blue Hill church presents a very neat appearance on the inside. Two dozen new chairs have been put in the church, which will now seat com fortably all who attend. The ladies of the Blue Hill M. E. church gave there annual supper and sale, December 6. The proceeds of the sale and supper realized were $63.35. After that articles were sold to the amount of $5.15, making a total of $68.50. The amount was at once turned over to the church improvement fund. Following is an itemized ac count of the expense on the church: Decorating, $41.00 board bill, $9.00 paper, $11.55 paint and varnish, $8.50 lumber, $1.60 expense on chairs, $24.00. Total, $95.65. ISLE Chas. Lindstrom of Winnipeg is here on a visit to his relatives. The home talent play, "The Dutch Detective," will be given at Hinter's hall on Saturday evening, Dec. 15. It is for the benefit of the Red Cross. Let all make it a point to attend and help the good cause. John Haggberg went to Redtop on business Tuesday. The schools are planning for a Christmas entertainment to be held next week. Mrs. Geo. Fairchild has returned from a couple of weeks' visit at Milaca and Sauk Rapids. N. E. Sollen spent a few days in Du luth last week. The Indians have been holding a re union and many redskins from far and near have been in attendance. BOGUS BROOK & BORGHOLM r-rMrs. -_. Mr and W He are th* proud parents of a 10 pound girl, born Friday, December 7. Clause Johnson of Milaca has been spending the past few days with his son, Axel, and wife. The special meeting of the Bogus Valley Farm club, held on Tuesday evening, was well attended and all en joyed the interesting talk of Forest Henry. Plans are being made to hold meetings twice a month instead of once as heretofore. PEASE Frank Salee and Albert Olson went up near Onamia last week to trap. Nick Pluimer went to Sheldon, Iowa, on Tuesday to visit relatives. Miss Mary Roulet returned from a two-weeks' visit at Hector last Tues day. Mrs. Chas. Roulet and children accompanied her home and visited here until Monday. Mrs. Roulet then went to Ogilvie to visit her parents. Arthur Beck has been visiting at Roulet's the past week. Ben Aldrink left this week for Groeny Center, Iowa, where he will at tend college. Rev. Meyer resigned his position as THE PRINCETON UNION: THUR^FUf,/DECEMBER 13, 1917 g^ttepeople of Princeton and vicinity a chance to share this good luck with us. Commencing Saturday, December 15, we are going to place this entire $3,000.00 stock at your mercy at 50 cents on the dollar I I THINKcentsOrth I S dUa, f S COW E IJ .47V GET ACQUAINTED. WE ARE HERE TO STAY. Here Are a Few of the Many Bargains We Have to Offer Watch Our Windows THEY ARE FULL OF SENSATIONAL OFFERINGS We have what we term the most complete line of Bracelets, Watches, Lavelliers, Etc., in Mille Lacs county. Owing to the fact that we buy in such large quantities for our three stores we are able to secure the choicest goods at lowest prices. Purchased the D. R. Byers entire jewelry stock at 50 cents on the dollarMon., We are going to' on"F "'""IT i?rosl-isi^2l ggp Tfc ^EJp* i While they last pastor of this church last Wednesday at the consistory meeting. A business meeting was held this week by the members of the church. Rev. Meyer was obliged to resign on account of his health. He went to Rochester last week for medical aid. D. Bekius ac companied him. Henry Hubers shipped a carload of cattle last week. Mr. Fylstra accom panied him to St. Paul. S. Wevell and Wm. Braun were pas sengers to Minneapolis on Tuesday. Thirty-seven tubs of butter were shipped this week. OPSTEAD Pete Nelson was an Isle caller or. Tuesday. Herbert Holby w&s a business vis itor at Isle on Tuesday. Elsworth and Owen Patterson were Isle callers Monday. L. O. Monson transacted business at Isle Tuesday. Rev. D. J. Gustafson and family autoed down from Glory on Monday. Mrs. Ole Larson is reported to be on the road to recovery. Miss Falk is staying with her. George, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Peterson, who has been quite ill with bronchitis, is reported better at this writing. WYANETT Lillie Ericson was a passenger to Minneapolis on Sunday. She will work there this winter. Walter Holm, who is buying pota toes at St. Cloud, visited his home here for a few days. Mrs. Hanson and son, Peter Wick land, Charles Holm and John Bjork man motored to Minneapolis on Mon day. Mr. Palm drove to Cambridge on Saturday to attend a meeting of the school officers of Isanti county. Gust Lind made a trip to Min neapolis on Saturday. Mrs. Hans Ericson passed away at her home here on Wednesday. She was 93 years of age. The following were callers at the A. W. Anderson home on Saturday evening: Walter, Charles'and Clifford Holm, John Anderson, Arvid Hanson and Oscar Norling. A. N. Holm has been sick the past week but is improving. Victor Ericson and Mildred Gerdin were married on Wednesday by Judge A. H. Sutherland at the home of the bride. The couple were attended by Miss Myrtle Gerdin and George Eric son. After the ceremony a bounteous repast was served to about 50 rela- which'" 100 Hat Pins Worth up to $2.00 4 Must be sold every dollar spent, which certainly means a death blow to I tives and friends. They will make their home in Wyanett. Fire destroyed the residence of Peter Sjodin on Monday morning. Some insurance was carried. Everyone should attend the Ghrist mas program, tree and box social at the school house in district 42 on Fri day evening, December 21. Ladies bring boxes and gentlemen cash. VINELAND Glen Oliver has been engaged to teach the Indian school for the coming year. A poverty party was given at the Bartlett home last Friday evening^nd a very enjoyable time was had. Dewey Warren made a trip to Mid land on Sunday. Wanda Jager waa a visitor at the Jorgensen home on Saturday and Sun day. Win Moon gave a card party at his home last Monday night. All who were present enjoyed the occasion. ZIMMERMAN E. H. Foley delivered a carload of Fords last week. A Red Cross meeting was held at the W. R. Hurtt home on Monday even ing. The ladies are progressing with their knitting. Committees were ap pointed for the advertising and also for planning a four days' campaign for new membership. Booths will be placed at H. Swanson's and Chas. Fors burg's stores and at E. H. Foley's garage. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wright returned from Oregon on Tuesday evening of last week. They like the west very much and think they will go there to live in the near future. Mrs. Nial Neuman spent a "few days of last week at the home of. her brother, Orin Hetrick. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Berglund visited friends in St. Paul last Thursday. The Social club met at the E. H. Foley home on Wednesday evening of last week and a cpmmittee' was ap pointed to remember at Christmastide our boys who are serving their country. The officers for the next term are: President, Mrs. Myrtle Iliff vice pres ident, Mrs. H. J. Mickelson secretary, Mrs. H. Pratt treasurer, P. S. Malm sergeant at arms, A. R. Berglund. Miss Myrtle Iliff was in Elk River on Monday, her mother acting as postmaster during her absence. Mrs. Elkins went to St. Cloud on Saturday to do Christmas shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hyck were passen gers to Elk River on Monday, Ben hav ing an operation for the removal of frs i 1917 I I I Look at This 1 Snookum Watches, sold the 1 world over for $1.25 and up Sale Price 95c 1 Warranted for one year i Come Early and Avoid the Rush y*y"' Sale Ends __ Dec. 24 MM adenoids performed by Dr. Page. Miss Tilda Bergquist returned from Anoka on Saturday evening. Donald Iliff spent Sunday at his home in Elk River. Miss Guptil visited Mrs,. Edwin Han son from Friday evening until Sunday evening. A. B. Briggs and Floyd Neuman went to Foley on Tuesday. They ex pect to stay for a week. Miss Florence Thompson went to Princeton Friday evening to visit Miss Byers and attend the play at thV armory. Miss Louise Olson and Floyd Neu man attended the play at Princeton on Saturday evening. Mrs. H. Pratt entertained the M. E. Ladies' Aid society last Friday after noon. There was a large attendance and the hostess served a very nice lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ole H. Erickson, the first Friday in January. Miss Beatrice Pratt is assisting her father in the depot. P. V. Malm was a passenger on the down train Tuesday. Mr. Fink went to St. Paul on Fri day to remain a few days. Mrs. Morrison moved into her new house last week. WOODWARD BROOK D. Bekius returned home from Rochester Friday. His brother, who underwent an operation for tumor of the stomach at that place, is improving and is expected home soon. Because ye scribe was butchering a 400-pound hog the Woodward Brook items were not mailed last week. The Woodward Brook Ladies' Aid society sale and supper on the evening of Thanksgiving day netted $80.50. Of this fund $8 went into the Sunday school birthday box and $72.50 to the Red Cross society. A daughter came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lutjens last Sunday. An Overland machine skidded into the ditch on the Pease road and came near turning over. Fortunately no one was hurt and the machine was not damaged to any great extent. Mrs. Frank Koufert, who has been ill, is improving nicely. Owing to the inclement weather the Farmers' club meeting of last Satur day evening was called off. A Musical Nuisance. "Hts Biggins an ear for music?" "Yes. The trouble is that he won't limit himself to his ears, but insists on trying to use his voices'Washington Star.