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tskrtan Adtrana \^'' & "TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" " PRINCIPLEb NOT MEN." V3L XIII M n\2 Fleshertoii, Ont., Xliursday, Deceiriber 18 1002 W. H THORSTON, uniTon & I'ltOPHIETOB <-)â-º ^A M erry Christmas. WE hj-Mriily tliank yixi I'.iist.'unoi'S f(ii- I your libi-nil pntroiia/o ihuiiii.' the paht i yc.-ir and we liiivi? miicti plcisure in ' talti'i^ tliis .i|ipr>rtnnil-y an'oiili d ns i>f wi.shiii!,' yju ALIi a -^Urry Olirfsimas. WE rtlso s.ilicita continual !on nf your ]j;^triinii';o as wo liavt a miiri.- extHi]siv« fhowiiii' of all liii(;R coinucfeil witli onr tiusiiiehM and orpecially uoods tuitiblc for Xmas Presents. VV . A. ARMSTRONG FLESH ERTON The many frionds nf Mr. Lou Babcock •»•â- â- â€¢ 1 luascd to si'o liini around ayiiin. Mll^te^ Cnrrol Walltur, who Ims bion very cU-k for unno tun« past, is eliulitly iin lU.' nieiKl. Ex-councillor VeiJlnr hrts ijone to visit his sons in Nidiraskn. IIo will spend C!ii istni IS in Uncle Sam's donnains. TI.e Eug, nil L. O. L. No. 1118 held llieii- ;ii'Uiial eliction of oflicer.s on Wed- nesday niylit, Dec. 10,when the following were elected : R. Purvi.s, VV. iVIasler; Woi. Simpson, Deputy Master; F. T. Oiirr, Oiiiipliiin: Geo. M>-liiruni,Reo.-SL'c. ; R. A. Parl<s, Fin.-Sec ; P. Munsliaw, Treas. ;•!. A. Williams, Lecturer. The lodge is in a prosperous condition aiid ainiini' at advancement. Fevcrshara Feversham L. O.L.No. 1085 held their Hnuual moetin;.{ on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1902, when the fo]lowiij<; breiliren were duly elected nfticers for the incoming year: Geo. Elliott, W. M.; .1. C.Barbar, D.M ; A. iVIcGirr, Chap ; S. Cohpiett, llec. Sec; A. Uutcliinson, Fin. SfC. ; H. Heitnian, Tresis ; .1. Lawler, D C.;A.Oonron.Lect ; Com , .1. OttBWell,T. Spt-er-, "A HoUin;;- head, H. Heitinia, .1 . Senipla. | . â-  > «>i I â-  :}iuxwcii Our hotel is still chased and it now looks as if wo were to h.ivo iLe Li(iuor Act go into force here. Mr. Gardni r <if Feversham is keepinj? a good coinfortttlile house and we are plea.sed to note that he is re eulved to make it a stiictly tompenuice house. Rev. Jauies Coburn of Toronto, who preaclied at Singhamptoa lait Sunday and at Maxwell yesterday, will speik at the Orani^o fowl supper. The Methodists hero did away with the annuiil tea meet in;;, by askint; for a free will ofiferiiii,'. The people responded to the tune of about $iO. Our tntertaimneut and Chiistraas tree will be held in the Methodist church here next Tuesday ni^ht, Dee. 23rd. The children of the school will furnish the program and a free will oll'irini< will be taken. The Presbyterians are talking of a tva on Xmas eve. Vaiideleur luti'nded for last week. -Mrs. Thos. Kells returned last week Hfter a two weeks' visit wiih her daugh- ter, Mrs. Sheldon, at St. Marj s Mrs. John H.illey is altein'ipg her sister, who is very ill, at Klemburg. Mr. S. Gilbert is now wearing a huxe smile owing to the arrival of a son and heir on Saturday last. Mrs. Geo. Cooper and dauli^ler, Mag- gie, of luistioge, visited at Mr. Geo. WaN ling's last ivoek. Messrs. Anduison & Co. and Mr. A. Beattie with their clover hullers are mak- ing things hum in this vicinity Mr. Colwell Carson, one of the pioneer residents of this pi ice, piisse J away at his hoiuu oil Thursday la«t after suverxl weeks' illness. Deceased nas hii^hly re- spected and I'lie of the oldest settlers, having lived i|i this neighborhood for over forty years. The remains were in- terred ill Irwin's burying giuund on Sat- urday afteriiuoii. . <•• • Cugeuia News of interest around Eugenia in rather scarce at present. Mr. Robt. Haney of Paisley was the gueatof Mr. BU'l Mis. Diickett receutly. Mitw Maud Duckutl has gone on a vis- it tu her sister, Mrs. Uaney of Faioluy. Mr. Charley Roy has retumtsd from Maiutoba. He i.s ple-tsed with the H«^untrj and intcuds going back soon. Addresses and Presentations. On Tuesday evening, the usually quiet little villaue at Eug.'nia Fid!s was all astir. Numerous people might be seen moving to ind fro with the look of expectancy on their faces, incoming sleighs were bring- inii loads of people. The Methodist cliurch and s^me if the houses were ablaze with light. No, it was not the arrival of the long looked-for dynamo, nor the suorl of the engine on the much coveted railroad that had suniiuoned from the heaveua' four quarters this interesting and intere.sted concourse of p'Ople. What was it? Well, simply this, the Eugenia circuit hail determined to do honor to their popular and much beloved pastor. Rev. Thus. R White. The evenings proccediniis began with a house warming at the fine residence of Mr. F. T. Carr, where a large number of people partook of a bounteous repast,and enjoyed the hospitality of the genial host and his esiimable wife. The company then adjourned to the church. Rev J. S. Ivison WiUon was called to the chair, who in turn called to the platform the pas'or of the church. He then read the following address : To The Rev. T. R. Whik,â€" Methodist minister, Eugenia circuit. To improve the presei.t opportunity- dear pastor--We the members and friends ol your conaregation at the Bu- eenia and M'lunb Z'on appointincn's de- sire to present you with this fur coat as a slight token of their esteem and in grate ful appreiiatioii of your unt-ring efforts for moral reform and kindly pastoral visitation and earnest teaching tending to higher christian living. May this coat contribute to you much comfort and may God ble.ss and pro.sper you in your holy calling. Signed by committe of ladies. Mrs. F. T. Cabb, â-  ;>., Mhs. Wm. T. Pedlar, ' j'^ - i' Miss Editu Carr, . â-  ' Mis.s Carrik Taylor. Before the young divine had lime to recover his breath, Mr. Jacob Williams was on his feet with another address which he read as f .Hows : Eugenia, Dec. 9ih, 1902. Dear Pastorand Friend,â€" We your friends of Eugenia and Kim- herley have assembled here this evenini! m a spirit ipf good fellowship to express to yuu <iur appreciation of your services rendered us both in religious and social life. As a manifestniion of this, kindly accept this cutter which is at the door of the church and he aisured that you h^ve our best and heartiest wishes for your SUC3H88 both for •he present and fur the future. Wishing you thecomplimenis of the season. Signed on behalf of both appointments. Mrs. Hknuy Fenwick, MR.S.GE0. Lawrencb. Ml'. White replied in fitting and feeling terms, thanking the donors for this over- whelmiiiif evidence of their confidence and affection. Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. F. T. Carr and Mr. Donald Wallaco nil spoke in the warnu St tei ms of the admiral'le personal qualities and fruitful and ttlicieiit ser- vices of him whom the circuit had delight- ed to honor. It is nsedless to say that both coat and cufctar «re handsome, com- fortable and of excellent (|uality. A lartje portion of the audience then adjourned to the rtsiJonce of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Williams to fiijoy a sumpt- uous Slipper and some time in pleasant social intercouise. Robber y in Alb emarle HcFARLAND, STAFFORD & CO. FARM FOR SALE Only 91800, $500, baUnce easy terms iiterest 6%, 100 acref, 75 cleared and under culrivntion. balance half cadar swamp and half mixed hardwood. Com- fortable frame dwelling, frame p< st barn half niilM fioin good sclioul and 3 mileo from TilUsu of Eugenia. Apply to R. J. Sproule, F^vahertoD. On Monday afternoon of la.'.t week the . premises of Mr. W. Pruder, .Abi riiiarle, ! was ;ho fcene of the most barefaced rob- ) bery ever known on the pcninsulu. On that day Mr. Pruder, Ins two brothers and a neighbor were workinir in the bush a short distance from the rrsi.ieuce. Af- ter dinner the men returned to work and Mrs. Pruuer straightened things up and left about one o'clock on an errand to a' neiuhbor's. The children went out to the barn, and the house was left without a protector. On her return in a litile over an hour, Mrs. Pruder quickly no'iced thei'e was .something wrong about the house and called the men folks. Investi- gation disclosed the fact that a trunk up- stairs, lelonginn to Mr. Prudor's brother, had been broken open, and some §30 in ' cn.sh, a note for ^25 and a box of cigars stolen; from a room downstairs .i pair of I pants with .'^onie 830 in tin- pockets and a pair I'f braces were laken, as well as sev- j eral loaves of bread, a ci uple of pies, and other eatables. Mrs. Pruder, in going to ! the bush for the men, noticed a strange track in the snow making for the bush, | and upon this being leportcd, the four men took up the trail aid followed for a considerable distance into the bush until they struck a rocky ridge on which the foot prints were lost, and the chase had to abandoned. In moving around, how- ever, they came across the pair of pints which the thief had dropped in his llight, and so hot had been the pursuit that ho had no time to rille the pockets ot the 830 in them. Losing the^trail and recovering the pants the men yave up the pursuit, concluding it was useless, and the robber (Jot safely away. On enquiring among the neighbors Messrs. Pruder learned that a strange man had been in the vicin- ity for a few days previous, md had spent Sunday night in a house on the shore of the bay. He was 5i feel in heigh', and wore a dark fell hat, striped full cloth coat and pants and a scar cm his right cheek. â€" Wiarton Echo. riARKDALE, ONT. Qrey Counfy's Biggest and Cheapest Store. A Wonderful Tonic and Strength, ener. Said a druugist to-day, "No doubt about it, the Ionic that givcs the best re- sults is the biitgest seller, and that is Fer- rozone. It enriches and purilies the blood, restores strength and energy to the feeble, and is a scientific recoiistruct- or that was alway popular. la chlorises, anaemia, tiredness, languor, brain far, in- digestion and dyspep.sia iis action is prompt, and satisfactory cures always fol- low. Yes, I recommend Ferrozoiie to my customois because I believe it is the be-it tonic and strengthening medicine money can buy." Lai-sje bo.^cs cost 50c. Sold by W. E. Richardson. Anniversary Services The anniversary services of Wesley church, Vaxdeleur, were held on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday large corigre- gaiions listened with deep interest to ex- ceedingly able and well delivered sermons by Rev. C. L. Molruneof the Hamilton conference. On Monday evenin;/, after partaking of a spleiilid Kupper which the ladies of Vand';leur know so well how to provid-i, a luge audience listened to a program of a qualify that has never been excelled, and rarely if ever equalled, in this community. The c'lair was occupied ny the pbstor of the church, Rev. Ivison V\ilson, who alsi played the acconpani- nieiiis for the musical artists of the even- ing, the Misses Joy of Flesherton. These talouted young ladies more than sustained their alieady very high reputation, and every number wa.s enthusiasticaly re- ceived and in almost every ins'ance they were obliged to respond to vociferous en- cores. Rev. T. R White g>ve a well prepared address oil "The Elements of our Materiil Life," and the Rev. W. N. Chaiitler with his well known elo<pience ,d>livered a splendid address (m"Can.ida." He struck a sympathetic choid in the heiii-i8 of his hearer.s when lie appealed f.U' a national spiii'. that would adunibrate all recollections of Englsli, Irish or Scotli<h oi'i;;iu, by H supreme cinceptioii of our status as Can.i.'ians By no means the least interesting feat- ure of the mogiaio was the work of Rev. .â- Vlr Mclrvine. He prove I tiim.self an ai tisi of the first <inality. His rendition of ilie 'Chariot Race ' was a mas'erly effort, and his efforts at impersonation were exceedingly Well executed and great- ly enjoyed by ihe audienee. HiNselctons were all s'riclly hi«h class, yet the he.r- ers were frequenily convulsed with laUajh- tor, and his perforir.aneo deiiionstrafed very clearly thai the geperal public may be well eiiteitained without the pei former deseeiidiiig to the low uud vulgar Tl<e vote of thanks to all who had con- tributed to the eveiitnu's enjoyment, feli- citously moved by Mr. M K. R ch.irdsoH and Seconded by Mr. J. I. Graliaiii, WM greetvd tiilli thuiideruug i^|>(>Uu8e. Shop early. Shop early Shop early Shop oarly Shop early Shop early Shop eaily Ship early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Shop early Only Six days Before Christmas Kvery day from now until Christmas the crowds will be greater. t)ur store is laree, but every foot of floor space will be needed. >Vu Inive a larye slaff of •salespeople and every employee wil! do their utmost to serve customers promptly .and .satisfactory. If you can pos.sibly do so shop in the morning. The cinnfort, the convenience and llie all-round satisfac- tion are in Mio shopping lefore noon. Tables and show cases have been arranged and decorations put on with a view of helping you make selections of Christ- mas novelties in the easiest po.s.sible manner. Every department is bristling with Christinas bargains, and we can save you money on many lines. Shop pearly in the day. Xmas, Fruits Choice new Valencia oranges per dozen 12 and 18 cts. Choice largo Naval oranges, all juice, per dozen 35c. Large choice lemons per dozen 18c. Fresh roasted peanuts, per lb. 15c. New soft shell amonds, per pound 15 cents. New Marbul Walnuts per lb 10c. 1500 lbs. choice novelty mixed candy, per pound 5o. Choice new Hallowee dates, per pound 7c., or 4 lbs. for 25 Cents. • Ch<iioe fresh top figs, per lb oc. Largo glove box piessed Eleme liirs 12Ac. 1 pouinl fancy box choice table raisins, for 20c. Fine st selected Valencia raisins, (no stems) per lb 10c Currants, finest cleaned Filiatras, per lb. 8 cts. Large new prunes per pound 8 cts. Lemon and orange peel, "Crosse and Blackwell's" per pound 15c. Fresh cranheriies, per quart, 10c. Jams and Jellies, assorted in j^rs, 10c. Fresh mince meat, per lin, 10c. VISIT THE BASEMENT We have opened out in stock this week several cases ot Fancy China and Brick a-Brack. If ymi are puzzled to know what to buy for a Xmas. present you will get an idea amcmg the novelties in basement. China Cups ond .saucers, China niui<s. Shaving mugs, Coronation plate.^. Jugs, Cheese Dishes, Celery disliLS, salt and pepiier shakers, butter dishes, Tooth pick holder.s, match holders, ash trays, tobacco jars, ink stands. Burnt sets, Crea:n and sugars, fern pots, rose bowls, J.irdinieres, porridge sets, tea .seta, dinner sets. Five o'clock tea sel'<, fancy China lamps. Brass lamps, lemonade sets, water sets, fruit sets, glass sets, cocoa sets, toilet .sets, salad dishes, pin trays, mustard pots. Bon Bon dishers, child'S^l!Mk^e.te». Uliiua candle sticks, China jugs, fancy vases, Cnin«feot!aa»iients,Bi8C ornaments, Wedgewood ornaments, et.c. Remember everything marked in plain figures arid, one pri^,J all. Your money back if not satisfied. ;."'"' Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shi.p Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop oarly oarly early early early early early earl/ eavly early early early early early- early eaily early early early early early early early eaily early early eaplKe, early early nicFarland* Stafford $ €o* niarkdaU* '.<&.;.. Call and Get Prices On our well-assorted Stock of Furs ! ! ! rien's Fur Coats i. Coon Bear Wombat : Dog and : Cape Buffiilo. Ladies' Assortment •:• Ladies' Black Astrachan Coats, all sizes. Also a well assorted stock of ' .. Capcrines. Astrachan and Wool '•'* Seal Gauntlets. .. . ;.,. STOVES : STOVES Saws and Axes Handles : Handles 1 i I* â- 4 F. Q KARSTEDT, FLE5H ERTON I '-. -:-^s â- - â- v. v^j^^K. jdi