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^v.r.,.tf'. , .-^:^..a,^,j^ »*mm-*mm: â- â- A' ^ m « »*t^mf .arsaa •.l«||«i,|L'-^ .i,„MtaiSi^imitiii,\\ â-  N ^^ "TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR," â€" •' PRI^fo^i'LEfci NOT MEN." VOL XXV, NO Flestierton, Ont., Tliurscia-y, June lO lOOO W. H THCxRSTON EDITOR aud I'HOPlIinTOB ?^ Jewellery! g?5 '^m 3ewellery! ^J d^ BidgesnBest S?5 p Priced Stock ^ Dealing ^g £f Brmstrdiig's pg tiesberton. S^§ Ceylon It is with feelings of sincere syuipiitliy fur his bereaved friends that wo report the untimely deuth of \\m. Jas. Beiitty, who defHirtod this Ijfo on Wednesday, June 'i, at 11., "50 a.m. and vma interred at the Meaford Road cemetery on the fol- lowing Friilay aftcru(H)n. About ten days previous tu his decease he was pros- tnited with a severe attack of pleuro- pneumonia. He WiLs attended by Dr. Dixon of Friceville and a trained nurse- Mi.ss Lloyd of Durham, wlio wec^ aided by the kind a.ssistance of a loving sist«r and mother. When Hint taken down he went to D. D. McLauchhm's hotel at Ceylon, where every po.ssible attention was given hiui by kind friends. Mr. Beatty was a young man Iii^xly res])c'cted by nil who knew liim, aiui'""vv;is also a worthy member of the (Viiin^ lodge here The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Caldwell, assisted by Rev. L- F. Kipp, B.A., under the auspiws of the Orangemen. Ho w.is bi*n in the town- ship of .Ajrtemesia, and' w.is ;J5 years of age at his death. When tptite young ho went to reside with Mr. (leo. Patters<m and remained with him until the old gentleman died. Mr. Patterson l>e- 4Ueathed all his property, including liis tine 100-acre farm, to Iiis young friend, w hicii speaks well for^hc fiithf ulucss and iTulustry of the young man. Mr. James Piittisou attended diurch with his former friends and neighliors at Swinton Park on Sunday last. Miss Brown, from near Durham, vis- ite«l with her sister, Mrs. W'm. Hlirgrave, on Sunday. Mr. John T. Chiulett attended tlie marringe of his daughter, Marie, to Mr. Charles Omelia, formerly of Ceylon, now of Toronto, where the wwlding took place on Wednesibiy of this week. Mrs. John Jolni t)melia also attended. Mrs. Beatty and lier daughter, Mrs. Moore, visited their former friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lachlau McArthur of Priceville this week. \ Victoria CorBers A friendly biksebHll match w.vs played l;ist Wednesday, Juno 2, Ixjtween Flesli- crton and luistiogo, the score being 11 to 24 in favtir of Flesherton. Victoria cheese factory \\a% started op- erations again. Mr. Charles Moore and little daughter, Margaret, are visiting the former's par- ents in Sniithvillo. We are pleased to hear that Mf; Stev- ens' little daughter, Dot, is .safely tliro'ugh her ojjeralion and is doing nicely. Mr. CuUis is to fill the Inistit>ge pulpit next Sunday. Mr. Laidlaw attends confeHjncc. Eugenia. Football seems to be the most popular spMt at present. The Kugeniti boys have had their park grounds levelled and cleaned up. It will soon be in good con- dition for all sorts of games. Garden parties and picnics ai-o now in full' swnii( and FiUgcnia people still extend a cordial welcome to all. • The Methodist garden party to bo hold hore on June 21 will bo ono of tho best f the .season, with tho band in attendauco. Then the I'nitod Workmen niV to h )ld ft monster picnic on June 13 Foversham football team cuiio ov^ Tuesday eveiiiiii» of la.st wock to try tfio tnl of our boys. Tho gamo wivs a lie. Our boys put up a gpod supper at the Gugpnia House Captain Cairns of the Eugen lultjam saw to it that all were well treat lid. S.ituvd.iy evening the footbal! boys went to Kiiuberiey and l->Kt the gunio by one glial. Kimborley will play the rrj- turn match souie tinirf this c nniii:! week. Ku'.;enia expects lo yo to Fevershiim on Siturday, so they are keeping wall in practice. Mr Everett M:Lean ha? gone to re- side at ll.idi.son, Oliio. He will bo very lU'icli ini.sscd uui'ing tho youn<; folks, with whom ho was a general favorite. Mr. T. K. Fentvick hjw. gone to To- ronto to viait fi lends. Miss Sarah Paul is sp.-naing a mouth with her oou>in, Mrs. John Walker of Caledon. Jlr. George Paul ha? gone t) his homestead at Swift Current, Sa.sk. Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin of Heath- cote were visitors at Mr. James Aiin- stronsj's ini Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Alex. McKechnio of Markdal'' spent Sunday with the latter'^ parent.-i, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fisher. The prospect for a plentiful crop of fruit is good. The orchards look like Ijoiuets. Crops are growini( f=ist, meadows look well and pnspocls for farmers are biiglit, evgs, butter and poik bringing good pricfs, also all other sorts of farm produce. Swinton Parle. Well Mr. Editor, if you have never tJiken a drive through this part of the country, we think it would be profitable for you to do so, during the Iteautiful month of June. All doubts and fears of the spring are now vanished, when we l«ok on the fields whioli ;u-o getting cover- ed l>j' the rapid gi-owth of the juLst couple of weeks, so that the sower wlio sows in full fciitli, a reaping time of plenty shall Ih; his I'ew^l. The woo<Ls are clothed witli beaufaful foliage, the fruit trees are loailed with blossoms and there is hopes of an abundant supply of fruit. Tlie country is the phice to live iyi and bring up a family. There i« very ttttl bad language beard from the chiUlreii in this connmiuity, which we are very ghul to be able to i-eport. Miss Flossie Campbell's many friends are plea.sed to see her home from Toronto. Mr. Smith from Toronto has been visiting his uncle, Mr. Geo. Wat«on. Sorry to learn that Mrs. D. McMilhm hius I»;ul a severe attjick of grippe and a touch of pheunionia. Miss Sadie Heard was unable tu take her place as orgivnist in the Methodist church la.st Sabbiith evening on account of having tonsilitLs. The comet adds uuich to the mu-sic of the choii-. A bright little girl arrived at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Les. Wat.son, ou Jinio 4th. La.st Tuesdiiy evening Swinton Park and Swamp College football teams enjoy- ed a game together in Mr. R. Knox's field. Swinton Park were again the successfid ones. When the game was over all the young people attended the prayer meeting and listened to a very holjrfi^l'' lesson from Rev. Mathewson. -Vt the close there was a business meeting to arruuge for the annual gai-den [Kirty . Anniversary services on the ^th, and garden pjirty on 22nd. ParticuLu-s later. Mt. John Parslow, who is on his home- stead in the far west, has sent his friends wojd that he had a narrow escape for his life by a pniirie fire, the wood that he bivught from the mountains, also the cords of his tent, Iwing burned. Beef ring started here last week. Miss B. R. Christie is very busy, as she is teaching entrance pupils after hours and Saturdiiy forenoons. Mrs. C. Moore and chiKben <if Mark- dale are visiting her father, Mr. Mc- Corinick. Mr. J. H. Richardsup has built a neat little house on his property on tho 14th coiice.s.sion. He has moved his sjiw mill there also. Mrs. Ruciman, IViton Station, was was visiting her sister, Mrs. Riehiu'dson, sr., last week. Hon. I. B; Lucas Now. Sir Jmncs VVhitney strengthen d the 'provincial cabinet list week by caliirg I. B. Luc.-is. K. C, member for Centre Grey, to the council boaid ro act as niinihter without portfidlo in place of tl:e late Dr. Wjllougliby. This invitation c.ime .somewhat a* a siU'prisB to Hull Mr. Lucas, us he may now be styled, the oath of allegiance and I iMaxwell items The •iiiuul meeiiog of ilie Mix.ie'l iFever.sham Branch of tho W. iii;in'.< jIiiH i'ute, w;is held in the .Methodist hilb i MiixsVlII, May 20lli. at 2 .30 p. in. Afier Itlie transLCion of bu.sinens the fxlhiwing (iHicers were elected: Pres.. Mrs. Jiw (iamey; 1st Vice Pres.. Mis. Lbdcy ; 2ndVrce Pres., .Mrs. (Rev.) Sianley ; Soi,-TreHs., Slis R iss ; Directo-.s, J!rs. Claik, Mrs. P.rliiiiient aiid Mis. J- Hh llips ; Dist. Direc... Mrs. C. M. Tu\<\. Till- rigulur mom lily meclini- of the Woiiim's Institute will ho licli iil the !paisiii.,igo, Maxwoi', .lun-il- h 2.au p.m. I After the iiit'ct.na refre^limen.s will b« seivcd All are welcome. Tho ni-mibi is 'are especially rii|ucsteii to attend. j Mrs. J:ls, Buckiiubaai is i I, we hope 'she may solii recover. Miss AlicHpirld >s fpemling a week with her brntlier near Flcshcrton. Rev. A. P. S an'ey is atteiidinij the Methodist conteieine in • Toronto t'lis week. tVir. Coo. Buekinglmm, H. X., intends going down to conference also. Tho League and choir «ill conduce iho evening servk-e in the Methodist chuich next Sunday night. The choir will reiidtr special .nusic a«sibted by Mra. [Chester Lona and Miss Ballantyne. the ( Hth as member of the executive! '^''â- - E''fe'"f Jlorriton of London and his council havini; been adujinistered.by the j '"*-'"'' '"'•-' spending iha week at his licutenaiit-goveiiior, but for some time |^'"''''''^» Mr. Robt. Morrison, his name haa been HSaociateii w.th those | Ri'v. Miller is taking a couple of weeks mentioned for cabinet honors. i vacation. Since IS'JS, when Mr. Lucas Hist enter- i The funeral of Mr. Alfred Roome was edthe legislature, he l.as mown steadily , h^.ij herein the Methodist church Satui- iufavorofhl»colleagues,uuulheoccupied|aay .TFr^.non. Much sympathy goes a froht seat a.,.o3g the supporters of H e |„ut to the ag.d mother, who lives at government. Gii tho death of Henry Carscallen, Mr. Luras was m.ide chaiiinan of tho private bil's committee, which position he has tilled with distinction fur the past three sessions. In addition, the Warehaui. Ir. is only six weeks since she lust allot hereon, EpwoitU League is withdrawn for this week, the League haviiiij accepted an I. t /, ,, ^ ,, , "imitation tolan, ".\t home held by the member for Centre Grey is a forcible and ,,. , . ' ,, , , "i' '"" ^^aIeh.lm Lraguu in Methodist church Friday next. Tho evening will be spent with great men. Leatjurera and their pleasing speaker. Meanwhile, no particular branch of the government will be a.ssigned to the new minister, and he will be 'eft to initiate such legislative icfurms us may be desu- ablc, aitliough tho resolution iiiirodticed last session for provincial ownership of trunk telephone luus to connect with iiiunicipal or ruial .systems is a probable forecast of his legislative tendencies. Hon. Mr. Lucas is a native of LiUibton County, and is associated in Toronto wiih the legal firm of Mills, Rjiney, Hales and Colnuhouii. No byielectioii will be neccsaary .is tho new iiiiuisler sits without portfolio. Mr. Lucas was born in Warwick Town- ship, Lambton County, in lisCo. He was educated at StrilhroyCollciriate Institute ud inatriculaleJ from there to Toronto University. His political career began in 18U8, when be was elected to the Legis- lature. In 1902 he was returned by acolamatiun ; re-elected in lUOo, and last June chcuen for tho fourth time by a majority of 1,010, obtaiiiinsf 'i.'io'S votes to bis opponent's 1,238. For the past three sessions Mr. Lucas has been chairman of tho Private Bills Coinmiuee, where he has achieved a reputatiin for courtesy, and tirmiie.<s, combined with a curiosit.y to know the ins and outs of the measures that come before this important cummittee. Mr. Lucas is also a member of the special cuiiimi'.tee which will meet next fall to rovisj the Assestmeiit Act. He has al.so acted as Deputy Speaker of the Uunse. friends are rei)ucsted to take pencils ai:d a sheet of paper. lOtli Line, Osprey. Reception to tlie New Minister The new member of the cabiuet was tendered a reception by his homa to'vii ou Monday evening, when Marsh's hall was packed t^ the doors with representa- tives from all parts of tbo riding. A tirch-light procession stirted from tho station on arrival of the night train, headed by Markdale and Flcsherlon bands, and a large number of carriages, and marched to Marsh's hall, where Reeve W. A. McFarlaiid pi'e.sented tho address and acted in the capacity of chairman. Among those on the platform were Dr. Pyne, Mr, Donoliue, the member for Brock ville; Dr. Sproulo, C. Diedâ€" On Sunday iVI.iy 30lh, Mrs. J. R. Lush of Feveisham. Besides the sorrowing husband Mrs. Lu.sh leaves four children of tender years to mourn her loss. The remains were laid to rest in the Methodist ceineiry at Buckingham appointment, on Tuesday following. Much sympathy ia felt for tho bereaved husband and little childien. Mr. Jas. Smi'h met with what ini ^ht have been a serious accident in Mr. Irwin's sawmill ou Saturday l.i.st, by u 14ft plauk J inches thick falling back off a pile aud almost crushing bis leg. Potato planting waj tho order of the day in this vicinity la.st week. Mr. Wm. Cnultlmi'd, who is home fiom Regina, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Coli(uette. .Vnutlier of Osprey 's old pioneers jmss- od away on May 22nd. in the person of Mrs. John Cuultliard of Cedar Grove, on thrt eighth line and the reinains were laid *,» rest in Bethel cemetery on Sunday hfiernooii. May 23rd. Rev. A. P. Stao- ey chose as his text tho tounh verse of tha 23rd p.salin: "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and ihy stiff th'.'y coiiifiirt me." Mrs. Coulthard was born in Trafalgar township 70 years ago, and was a descendent of tile I*. E. L. She was married to Mr. Coulthard in lSG4and, with her husband, came to Osprey and settled near Fever- sham 31 years ago. Bt sides the sorrow- ing husband, six children are left to iminrii the I'iss of a kind mother. Tho sympathy of tha whole neighborhood is extended to Mr. Coulthard and the bereaved family. The Providence pe iple held an ice cream social on Monday cveninz la.st, and !i8 usual, proved aucccRsful and netted the church funds the splendid sum of $24.00. .V splendid program was given. meet- ing adjourned about 11 o'clock. For a Sprained Ankle. -V« usually treivtefl, iv sprained nukle will disable tile iiiiured (lerson for a month ornioiv, but by applviiitf ('hnmlwrlaluja LinJTiient ami observing she direi'tioiis wftli eneh liottio faithfully, aeure may lie ilfaetod in niaiiyca.iea ill less than one wc-«-k'« lime. Tliis liiiimeiit is a most reniaikal>lo preparation. Try it for a .\ little forethought may save v.m no end sprain or bruise, >r when laid up with «hro»ic of tri uWe. Anyone whoniiikes'it a rule to or nlusenl.^r ihomii.itisiii, nu'l yoiiaie certiiu keep Chambeiiiiiu's folic, Cholera and to l)o delJKh'^d with the prompt r.;;ief wliieli l)iarrli(>e.t Keinedy at hand known it to bo ,» itatlorda. For sale by W. K. Kichardsou. fact. For .sale by W. K. Richardson. Born in Iowa. Our family were all born and raised in Iinvft, and have used Chainberlain's Colic, ,•,,,, , > t> 1 M- II 1^ .Cholera and Diarrhoea Remeilv, ina..lo at W. Hartinan, (. . Kayniolid \\ . U. Dyre, ll)e»M,mic8, for years. We knew hmv ko,h1 and M' K. RichAidsou. "Tlie important it is frmn long exiwrieneo in the use of it. In , .1 I r 1.1 I /< i fact, when in Kl Iv.so, Textt.s the writer '.s life siieakors were the member for East Grey, „.^ ^„.„, ,,y t,,,. ,,„,,„pt use of tins remedy. Dr. Pyiio and Mr. O'Donohue. The Weare now entfageil in the mercantile bnsiuesa 1 1. .,.i» .... .....( ., „ . .. K.; I , _ ' at Niucoossee, ria., and have introduced the gathermg was of a m.n-pohtical nature, „„„.,,y ,,„,^. j^ ,,;., ,„„^,.„ ,,,,y ,„,c.,,„f„i a pleasing feature being the presence of hikI is constantly Ki-owinir in favor. â€"Knnis ) so many promineut Reformers of tho ' J^r'^'^j'^'^ "^^'"''''y '" '"' ""'•-' ''^ ^^- ^'' riding who make it a point to do honor to the new cabinet menibcr. Tli McFARLAND&CO. M,A.UiKiJAl,IL ON'TAlilO PRICE ^I nduccfncnts HEUK'S" price inducements that should get you iuter- escetl, provitiing yoiiare anxiou.s to partake of a bargain. VVe would -Msk vt)u to read t'ai.s list carefullv. everv item, and tlitn we are .sati.sfied you will come for your share No exaggeration- everything exactly as a<lvertised. Reni3mber, we pay highest market prices in Cash or Trade for WOOL and for all kintlsof Farm produce, aud we were never better prepared to supply your every want. Come and see. §0.00 MENS SUITS FOR'.$.>.90. K! only Men's Fine (jiiality Tweed Suits in medium and dark fancy single aud double breasted styles, sizes 30 to 40. not more than two suits alike, but sold iu regular way at $7.00 to §9.00. Your choice for 85.90 $;}.50 MEN'S RAIN COATS FOR SLIJS. 10 Men's Fawu Coats, single breasted style, velvet collar and double stitcli- ed seems, sizes 3G to 12, 47 inches long. Regular value $3. 50. On Sale at 8I.6». $-j 00 MEN'S RAIN COATS FOR S3.90. I.S only M-iu's Grey Fancy Rain Coats in medium weight cloth, fly iront, velvet collar and well made. Sold in lue regular way at 35 00. All size? Reduced to $3.90 82.'25 TELESCOPE WAKEFIELD HATS FOR $1.59. 2-1 Men's Black aud Brown Telescope style, WdkefielJ quality Hits, Regn- ular pnou 82.25. Reduced for this week only 81.59 25o COTTONADE FOR 13c 1(>7 yarls consisting of Grey Dcuim, Cuttonade aud Moleskiu, sold in regular way at 42 aud 25c yard. On sale this week at 19c . MEN'S BOOTS FOR 81.28 PER PAIR. 'SO pairs Men's Boston Kip Dal Cut BootJ, made on liuo last aud a gond serviceable boot. All sizes. Special value, per pair $1.28 75c DRESS GOODS FOR 38c YARD. 784 yards Dress Goods, consisting of plain aud fancy weaves, in weights suitable for Spring ami Summer wear, no two pieces alike, iu lengths of 4 to 18 yards and sold in regular way at 50c,, 56 aud 75c per yard. You cau take your eiioice for 38c. A BARGAIN IN MILLINERY 14 only haudsoinely trimmed Hats, and no two alike, all this season's styles. Rogulai price, 8100, 84.23, 84.50 and $5.00. All'marked atone price, your choice for 2.98. 2r)c CORSET COVER EMBROIDERY FOR 19c 140 yards Fine Sheer Lawn Corset covei Fimbroidery, full 18 inclies wide. A.ssorted desian.s. The veguliir viilue is 2uc per yard. This week the price 18 per )iitd 19o 90c. FLOOR LTNoLEl'M FOR CSc. RER V.ARD. 134 yard.s Tde .ind Flmal Pattern. Scutch Linideuin in medium mid dark f.-incy, extra heavy wei<;ht, 2 yd.s wide. ()iir reg. price wiis 00c for the runuiuK yard. Sale price 68c. 50 PAIRS BLANKETS SPECIAL AT 83.10 PER PAIR. We have just passed into stock 50 pairs Wool Blankets, nice clean stock, direct from the mill, full CO X 80 inches, piuk aud blse borders. Special value for Uie wool season, per pair 83.10 13 Wi-appers on Said at .'jOc. each, regidar 7Jc. to .$1.00. 25 CUSHION TOPS FOR 15c. 18 only stamped Liuca Crs liou Tops. Regular price 25c. To clear each 15c. OTHER SPECIALS Just received 2 barrels fiincy and plain Glass Tumblers, that sell in the the rtaular way at 40c doz. On sajo while they last at per doz 25c 7 Tea Setts, semi porcelain ware, handsomely decorated, regular S4,00 and 84.2o. On sale at 82.85 Talcum Powder, 15c kind for .5c. Ribbons, Silk ;uid Satin, some plain, other* fancy, reg. 25c .-iud 'â- Aac. K\\ marked at one price lOc. Infants Slippet-S, fan and black, 50c values for 38c. Ladies Ribbcil Cotton Ho«e, 2 ' pairs tor 25c. Curling Tongs, 10c kind for 4c. 500 yards Factory Cotton, 5c yard for 3^0. Gents Knot Ties, 15c kind, half price 2 for 25c Boys Suspenders, 12ie kind for... 8c. Envelopes, 10c quality, 3 pkgs for 10c Fine quality Note Paper and Enve- lopes, 10c a box Kxcelda Handkerchiefs, plain and fancy, 2 for 26c. Embroidery Turnover Collars for Ladies, each 5c. Skirt Hangers, wooden 5c. Combination Skirt and Coat Haneers 10c and 15c. Boys fancy and plain Cloth Caps 15c, reduced 8c. infants Tan, blue, white and black leather Boots, buttoned or laced, special value at per pair 26 Plain Whit* Cambric Handkerchiefs, hemmed, ladies size 5 for 10c Grocery Specials. DR. BURT ."Specialist in distascs of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office in l-'i-osl S5t. - fl-vvi-Mic^tuincl .\t the Revcro hou.se. Markdale. Isf Fvid-'iy each month from 8 to 12 a. tn. Our special Bakint; Powder, 2 tins for 25c. Extracts, all flavors, .') for ...25c. Force, 15c packase for 10c. 12 pkgs. May's New Seeds for 25c b'airlwnks Scourimr Siiap, 5c size for 2c Epsom Salts for stock, 10 lbs for 25c Best quality Sulphur, 10 lbs for. 86o Blick Ten, 100 lbs only, 25c kind, while it lasts you Can have 5 lbs for 9fio New stock Raisins, 4 lbs for 2oc If you contemplate buyinjj hardware with your trade don't fori{et that you can biing your trade to us and coin for same (at trade prices) and then you have tho ptiviloi;o of ^oing lo tho I wo oldest cstjibli.shed dardware .stores "in town viz: Haskelt Bros, and J. Arlley's, where the good.s will be sold you at cluse prices in exchange ftr the coin. McFARLAND 81 COMPAN^ ^