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yksfortun Jliiiana. •• TBUTH BEFORE FAVOB." â€" " PBINCIPLBb NOT MEK volxut, no Fleshiertoii, Ont. Xhursda Rings Rings! We have jnst received a number o£ pearl riagv, vkisb range in price from $3 to $25. We a'.su have diamond rings at hiK*»« prices. Come and «« them. There is a stock of over threv hundred to choose fruni, Yoaaresuteof Ixiiiit; pleaiied. Watch Guards! We have a special line of ladiea long gold watch guards which we would like you to see. These range in price from $3 to 810, and are well worth lookiuK at. Our Stock of Silver- ware tor wedding presents cannot be surpassed. "W. ^' Armstrong, THE FLESHEKTON JEWELLER. Recollections of a Sharpshooter tmiAcrt so. 2 D«AE Ou) (JoMRADB,â€" In my ImI let- ter I gave you an account of my adveo- tar« »a a sharpshooter in » cave in front of Sebastopol. Sharpshooters have many adventures in active service which are but little known to the ordinary rank and file. 8oaietiin«s these adventoiM are of a talher comical description, but generally they are of a more dangerous nature. For instance, a few days after my adventure in the eaye twenty of us were sent oat before dayli»hk to discover roosting places ander cover where we could pick off the Russian gunners on the <>ppo«te side of ths ravine, which was about 900 yards m width. We had only advanced about laO yarda from the trenches when we faintly heard some conversation ijoinz on, and thinking it was a party of crack shots from some of our own regiments, ad- «s«ced towstds lh» point where the con- versation was g'lirK on. " Who comes there I " from the sentry. "Frtenda, I answered, being in charge of i he party, and acted as spokesman. " Advance, friends, all's well." We advanced, but ta our oonsternatiou out rushed a squad of Rusaiane from a cave, ootnuwberreg Ws had been de- PriCCTttlC We see a number of farmers taking advantage of the mild weather this week to finish their fall ploughing. The ateam shovel h^a returned again to the starting point and upon going through the bt|{ cut this time will likely reduce a strip at Iea*t of the road bed to the required level. Last week's Review informs na that I ''Two dogs suffered the severe penalty of I the law ou the South Line a few days ago" â€" one was accused of being a highway- man, he cried to bold people up who ; tnvclled the public road. The other was a thii>f. He lobbed neighboring larders. But the paragraph does not state how the law was administrated, whether the ofiendera were hung,electrocuted or court- mar; ialed . Ur and Mrs. David Wcbeter, of Van- conver are visiting theft^riner'a aunt.Mrt. Roborcson. The grim reaper, death, has been busy here during tho last two weeks. On Monday night the atb inst. Mr. Donald HcKiouca was relieved from a long and painful illness caused by cancer which made its first appearance in his lip. De- ceased was over 73 ysan of sga and was a resident of Priceville since 1870. When a young oasn be formed part of the crew of a troop-ship carrying British soldiers to the Russian Coast, during the war in ths Crimea. His f<i«r sons, son-in-law, Geo. Ei. Arrowimith and grsndaon Albert Arrowsmith, acted as pallbearers. luter- ment took place in the viUjige cemetery, Rew. J. A. Matheaoa officiating at hoase and grave. Ou the morning of the 6tk in«t. Mrs. Wot. McLeod after a lingeriog illness passed over to iIm beyuod. Deceased was 68 years of s^e and had been for many yean a residsut of the sooth line, Gleaelg,and waa a sincere member of the Presbyterian church. The f oasral on ths Sih waa largely attended and proceeded from the residence to the cemetery at Smellie's Comer, gravel road. The pall- beaia were her two sons, Neil aad Wm., cfvember 22 190G W. H. THURoTOSi pBOPiiiET<?H us four or five to one. .--.,, , . , . .,__ . . r. -r. xi- ^. ceived by the challenge in English from sons-in-law A. UeQoatg and D.T.Hiocks, tbe sentry. Seeing our chance against so • « -' '^ . , „ . •mat an odd*, it oecnrred to me that m this case prudence would be the better part of valir and aoooid«ii<ly shouted, ♦' To the trenches, boys, for your dear lives ! " and for the trenches we all made in double quick time. When wilhia « few yards of the trench, I unfortunat«/T^ stumbled and feU to the ground. Before I could regain my feot the Uyonet of a big burly Russian was thrust into mj nephews N. McCannel, of Durham, and Francis McLeod, of Cullingwood. Rev i. A. Macheson officiated at house and giave. Hereon, Archibald, of Carman, Man. was uiiabie to atteud the funeral. Again on the 11th Mr. Thomas Currie< one of the early pioneers of this neighbor borhood at the ripe age of 96year8 passed away. Mr. Carno had been fur some Mr. W. J. Wright '» Maxwell has rented tho Spoffbrd farm va<»ted by H. Fenwiek. Marriedâ€" on Nov. 7ih, Mr. Noah Jef- freys to Miss Alice Brown, both of the lOtb line. Mr. and Mrs. Shunk and Mr. McNich- , ol are boldiug revival services in tho ^ Crrey Holiness Workers church. Mr. Goff of Clarksburg preached tWD iiiteresCinz sermons on Sunday last. Mr. Ed. Fawceit called on friends in this vicinity last week while on bis way to visit bis sister.Mrs. H. Down, of the third line. .Miss Mary Herun of Maxwell visited at R. J. Colquetts laat week. We are sorry to report that Mr. R. Y. Burk's health is nut improving. Mrs. Geo. Otcswell is slowly recovering from a prolonged attack of typhoid fever. F. \V. Brownlee of Feversham bai re- turned home after a few months sojourn iu the west. McFARLAND& COMPANY Coantv'3 BIGGEST and CHEAPEST STORK ^^%^^» Chapped Hinds Wash your hanis with warm water, dry with a towel and apply QuuatTerLuo's Salve joat beforegoinx to bed, and a sptedy curt) ia certain. Tnia salve is also invaloable for sure oippleii, itchiiwr piles aod skin diseases. For sale by W. £. Bichardson and U. L. Duaglas8.| m%m BCAXWELL Ready With every cold weather need THIS store is ready every business day of the year wich every- thing that day's customers ask for. Ready before the beginning of winter for those forehanded folks who anticipate future needs and bay early. Ready with big reserve stocks for those people who doa't buy anything before they need it. Ready now for evety kind of business you see fit to bring us, and supremely ready to satisfy you in every way you expect satisfaction- â-  â-  The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel' Brownridge waa the acene of a pretty^ wedding recently, when Mr. John Fen- wick was married to Miss Ida Brown- ridge. Rev, Mr. Kemp performed the Men's 5uit5 10 Soit Ends in pnr« wool Canadi&n and imported tweeds, strtfeand overeheck ceremony in the presence of only the im- i effects, good winter weights, made to your special order, with beat of trimmiags. and, quick Ml lightning, I was up again left side. It was the last thriist that ^4,^, j^ failing health but was an active EuBsiaa ever made, for, ^^^'^ T^elâ„¢*" *»>•" «" "1»>R« •" ««' »>ewn out pain ana ra«e, I struggled myself '«• , ^, , ^ n â-  . . , .. i~*." " - . ' ' .. t.. ; â€" T â€" .... .r,.ir, ! of the forest. Ho assuted in cleanag the mill site and making the timber for the first mil's erected by David Yeomant. His sister Mis* Ma^ycte is all that remains a', the hutisch-ild at 20th side road, Artenicsia. and that RMssisn waa stretched at my feet. I shot him dead ea the spot. Wlih the hot blo'id trickling from my wound into my boot Heaped luto the treuch and fell to tho ground, exhausted from the loss of blood. I do not tell you these tbing% old friend, to bra« of what I have Men and done, but it brings back to m/ •aoiory the exciting times of my youth, and jott know how two old soldiers like to talk to each ether. â€" H. B. The foregoing extracts are not exactly in tho same words as received from the • oU veteran, but the writer has endeavor- ed to tho beet of Uis poor abilities to make such alten^ions In tho phra.s«s as mediate friends and relaiives. The bride wore a dress of pale blue lustre trimmed with white, aod waa supported by the groom's sister. Miss Alice Fenwiek, who K>oked very pcetty in a dreda of navy blue lustre tlao trimmed with white. The grooouman was Mr. Erneet Brown- ridge, brother of the bride. After the ceremony foUowed the wedding luncheon and the young couple took the morning train to visit friends io Toronto and St. Marya The bride was the recipient «f numerou* beautiful presents. We join the many frivude in wishing thom a happy and prosperous life. Mr. Thomas Giamey, uf Florida, joined his wife and son here last Saturday to en- joy a visit with his many frieiHls. Misa Mary Heron left this week for Owen Sound to take a euurse In the busi- ness college. Mrs.Wm.Ham)in and little son,Laurie, of Toronto, are visiting her father, Mr. R. Y, Burke, who we are sorry to say, is very ill at time writing. Miss Gamey, of jSinghampton, is the gueet of her sister, Mrs. Fred Spofiard, this week. The yuUDg men are starting a Literary society in MaxwelL We wish them success. fit guaranteed, morning ottly Do not mias them if yoa njqoira a wintar soit. Friday fl0.50 Ladles' Skirts 10 Ladieo' Top Skirts, in Oxford grey and tweed, heavy winter weights, alar 92.S0 and S2.75. Friday morning Reg- $1.53 Speciads on Sale Friday Morning 1 dos. wool knitted Shawls, in red and blue. Regular 1 00. Each 69« 3 doz. Ladiea' Bilk Belts, good var- iety of styles and colors. /S^iecial at 7o 2 doz. pairs Infants M3rocco Shoes. Special Friday morning, per pair 15o 8 pes. Wrapperette. Regular 10 cents. Ou sale at per yard 7i« 12 pairs Men's Heavy Tweed Tronserv, while they last for, each 1 .4'i Men's Sweaters, assorted colors, eacb 4» Boys Wool Sweaters, great values, good weights, for only 43 20 lined Horse Blankets, regular tel- ling price f 1.25. Friday morning each 69e. McFARLAND & COMPANY In I ime of Peace Id the Srat months uf the Rusaia-Japan w«r we bad a atriking exainpJe of the neceeaitr for preparation and the early advanta<re of those who, so to M>e!ik, "have shin^^Led their roofs in dry weather." The virtue o< pi«(iarKtion has made history and given tv> u& our f^rvate^t men. The individual as well as the nation should be prepared for any einentency. -Are you prepared to siMcessfuUy combat the first cold you take? .\ cold can bo to make it faiilypreeentable to the reader cvred much more quickly when treau^i as .. .^..1 .. I ^..♦:„.. ;» sovm aa it hn been contracted and befort it has wiihout the least color or exaegoratiou in i,^,^^^ ^^^^ ;„ y„ ,y,j^„, o><«at*tlains the least particular. Wilh regard to Cou^h Kemetly is famous tor its cure« of oolds sharpshfxitera. they were practically done Cut this out and take il to RichjirUson's or Douglass' drug store and get a free saiu pie ut Chsuuberlaiu's Stomach aad Liver Tablet:^. For billiuusoMS aoU iMastiuUiou (hey arv im- equalled. They 'mprvve th« appetite, strenx; then the dig«rti'.>u and regulate bowela. the liver and â- way with after the close of the Indian nutiny. A partial reorganisation of the simy UnA. place, the Grenadier and Ligbt eonipaniee of each infantry regiment was abolished; the light eonipany were the only men of a regiment thoroughly trained in licht infHntry or skirmishing and It should be kept at hand ready for instant use. For sale by >V. £. Kichardsua and H. L. Douglass. loth Line Ospr«7 (Intended for last week.) The farmers in this vicinity have nearly all finished their plowing. The beautiful snow is 0(>miug in a way and were all supposed to be sharpshooters that denotes winter ts again at hand. In the change all regiments of infantry Threehiug U nearly all completed and ., . . , . 1- v. â-  » . our threshermen, Brackenbury and Ju!- were thoroughly trained in light infantry; ?;;y,ij,^„ bernuniug their sawmills some regiments were specially designated ^pjin. "Light Infantry" and were dislincuished We understand that Wm. Myers who br a plume instead of a shako ball and a purchased the late The. Park's farm a ' ,, , . , .. k â-  .u vear aco has resold it Io Mr. John Fool, small brass bugle over the number in the '•^,'«p„d H.wton ha, .old his farm to forage cap. Additional pay and a badge gy^j, Fenwiek and has moved to Suni- ef cross musketi worn on the left forearm dale near Siayner. Ws welcome Mr. Hugh Wright back bis own sun, aod who, despite her advanced age IS cheered and comforted by the thought that the exaiD(^s of ker life has been such that her children and iheir children can rise up and call her blesaed. Like most people in America who pass the century lu'ark, Mrn. Baker is a native of Irslaiid, and cheriahes with fond remem- brance the many happy days spent in the Emerald Isle. â€" Meafurd Exprvse. C. BKeLt, of Burlington. Vt. has a dog that money could not buy. Mr. Kent ia foreman of the job room in the Free Press office. The other day he started fur home, but a frit^nl invited him to take an auto ride, and he did, leaving I he dog on the street. The dog tried to fulluw the auto but lost it and returned Farm fforSale* Lot 33, COD. 13. .Ajtemnis; 100 acre*, W cleared, 50 acres hardwixid bnsh, 30 acres swamp. Gv.oci fr^ue bou^' ;uid U^ scabies. and log stablea. Well watered. WiT. be xi\^ ehe&p and on easy terms, .^.pply to aovn R. W.McMiiUea, Eugenia. The township of St. Vincent is pleased to number aoongat its esteemed residents an old lady who eiiioys *.hd rare privilege of having passed tlie century mark. Mr». Baker, mother of -Mr. Ueorge Baker, o the tuwu line north, ia still hale and hearty at the age o f lt4 years. Mrs. Baker is a woman of nmatkrible vitaliry, being able to walk abiiut and to converge | to the office and refused to leave. A as freely wich the neighbors as she did in ; coupe of hours later Mr. Kent called up waa also i(ivea to men gaming a certain number of poinli at targrt practice |^ neighborhood to Theje were known as aaarksmen. y,.^ Brackenbury remuvsa to the Ink â€" ^. Q. itec (ana 00 the eighth line. her younger days. She still has the use of all her faculties, and lakes great prid'i in relating many of the stirring events which look place prior to and during the McKonsie rebellion. At that time Mm. Baker reside*! in the township of BriK-k, btany of the the early settlers of which tO"k up arms in behalf >•! respousible govern- ment iu Upper Car.ada. Fursouicyearsshe has made her home with her sou George, who is well and favorably known to many of our readers. By following scieniific methods of farmiim. Mr. Baker has been eniiueiitly succeKS'ul as a tilldr of the soil, and at the present time is "wner of on.» of one of the most comfortable homes io the township. Being • lorer of th â-  pictures«]ue in nature Mr. Baker has im proved and beautified the grounds sur- farm , rounding his residence, uiskinK it an objeut of delight tu his aged notber, whose length of days is now beii>«{ num bsred with «v»(^ rising and setliug of tbe Farm for Sale Lot9&-3IS, Coo. 3. .\itamesik, containiutr SOQ) acres. 140 acres cleared and under cultivation, balance hardw-w-Kl and ced:ir-. brick houae. t>a]>k barns, driviuK shed and pii; i>en under: goodorcliaril: well watered n-ith lvoKuu<i wells aad Beaver river. For terms apply «n preniiiiea or write Scptltf Wui. CAMERON, EagemaP.a and ftsked that the telephone receiver bs put to tbe tertier'sear. "C«me liora'-." he commanded, when the d g bad been raisi^l to the instrument. The terrier ' gave a sharp bark, bolted out of the door s:ii Icsged it for home l-.ke a streak o' lighiuiug He ran the mile in less than live niinu e<. Mr. -John McDonald, m<«nsger of ihe Merchants' B^nk, Cbatiworth.is agitating for tlie writing if a history of (Jrey county. Many of the neighboring counties, and, indeed, some of the town. shipe in Grey itself have their histories written, but the county has never beern oompleiety reviewed yet. John Rucher* f.>rd J. P , and H. U. Tucker, of Uwen Sound, sre suggested a^ authors of the pr posvd wvrk. Improi^ed Tarm for Sale LiOt 16, Con. 10. townsblp of Oaprer, trail* troui village of Feversbam. SituAttoola cnoio* in a first class tariuin); district. For terma, ! etc.. apply to A. G, C.^MfBKLL, dtSeo Box .-i04 Cumogwood. P Yorkshire Boar tor Service. The Qndersi^oed bas for service on lot 1C3. 3iid W. T. .t .S. K... .\rt«mesia, a tborouichbixl Yorkshire boar. ''Lakoview Viotor," No. ISiAl. TerujsS1.00, TUocougtabrKis axSra. a tple... did fctock tfe'.ter. SnjoslFeb. THOf, QCIGT Pior. farm lor $aU Lot 171. part ITJ IT.i. Artcuiesla. H'> seres. 110 cl««r«d. lOacrea swsoip, 5 aoras hardwoo,!, ^ uii)e« sa4t \A Klobertoo, sUutt ruile U^^*. school: IMW bnru $) x 6t!. stoux staMir; govtl bouse 18 X S6. k^tc'iuti IS x 41; Rood wvll at door: young and old orchard. Ttiii ia oo« <A the clottneat and txrit (aruio in iIhs Wwnablpaad can Im iMUjhl rUiiK. .Apply Ij W. i. C^SWXLL, PiosbMrtea P. 0.