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Royal Baking Powd-er i ndsesable not only for rich. or fine food' or for special times or service, but is equally valuable in the preparation Of plain, substantial, every-day foods, for Ai occasions. là makes the food more tasty, nutritious and wholesome. 9SOYAL K~GpOW:DZR 0- NWYORK~ BRIGIITONý' BUSINESS IMEN APP1ROVE LOCAL OPTION Does Local Option agree with Brighit- on.? Theb1siessmon think so any way. Týhe name.s attached 'to the fol- iowing statemenýt include those of al the business rien of Brighton. The attach-ed affidavit speaks for itself, The statemient folows; Brighton, September, 1908 We, the undersigned, business and professionai men of 'the village of Eriglitoni, after having tested the Local Optio--n by-law for the past five months, kno)w that it lias not been detrimentai ta +,n i... +.a,-s inerets.Wç, fither agent; 0. R. W. Proctor, banker, W\. N. Simpson, Proctor 'H,ýO-nse "'W. F, Oraig,,Proctor EHouse; J. H. AMorroW, merchant; Win. Bawdeni, butcher; A, W. Stinson, M. D.; M. K. Lockwood; Jas. MoGracken, biacksmith; Jas. Owens, livery; G. Drewry, barrister; 0. M. Sanford, M. D. ; W. M. Ketchum, jeweller; E. Bibby, drygoods; C. A. Lapp, editor; E. O. Butler, însurance; T. Lockwood, exýpress; B. Fletcher, barber; J. H. MeMaster, custom officer; Buliock Bros.. groce3ra; 1W. O. Butler, dealer; W,. A. Wright, drugg-ist. EPOWMANVILLTE, DEC. 10, 1908 iMr IIerse:helI Darch, Toronjto, SPent SIundaypt borne. R'eeve Tolb is attending Counties' C-oun'cil apt hug Mr, Paul TelccToronto, Was home over SunIday.j Mrs. Jamne, Hera, Toroto, lgvlesitilg Mrs J. N. McDoagal]. A laàrgevar;Iety of Ch1ristmas cakes at Thos Tod's- ryOne, Repeat 1t ehlo' uew i l RWBy8 cure my conghs and ooidm." Messrs. Buron and Chas. Haddy, Tor- oWt, SPent Stindgy' at homte. DOn't miss reading eVery pagze cf this paper-nearly ail home pews. Miss Laura Miar&, Sarnia, is vlslting her cousin Miss Nellie Mara. Mrs Cleve Clemence, Kirby,ts visiting ber cousins the Misses McLeari. Miss Annie ADni, Courtice, spent Sundav with Mrs T. G.-NMason Try the homemnade humbugs, Peanut crisp and mapie cream at Thes Tod's. Free boots, read what Reid & Pearo are offerinzg Doni't miss having a gueSs. Mr. Fred Bray Lnd Miss Irene H Býray, Enfield, spent Sunday at Lerne Villa. Rev. R. P. Bnwles was guest of lais brother-ln-law, Dr J. C. Devltti while ln Ladies' fur ruifs. stoles and muifs Of aOI kinds at Couch, Jojhuston & Cryder. man's, >Miss Eff le H. Bond,ý Oshawa, spent Sunday wlth bŽer grandfather NMm. John James. Mr. and Mrs. John Sîsmon, Havdon, were guests of Mr. Wm Trewln over Sunday. MIrs, Elizabeth Post.er, Traverse Citvl, 9- ich igan la ývisiting ber sister M rs Mitchell, I>uke St. Mrs Geai Mitcell and grand-dauLyh- te3r Miss Lura spent Sunday with friends inOshawa. Workmerýi are buas' excavatirqg the~ cellar for %Ir J. W. Alexander'sne resider.ce at The Evergreens. Special favor ashed-mention this paper when you answer an adverlise- ment in it lr, writinz or in person. qamupl J. Ke'ly, Osbawa. was arrest- ed in Port op for dmunkenness and seul10 obor~ a& for three montbs>_ offered murao... Local( Bowmai Gel, a n looks like a sure go in foosfrca, Read Me & Peamnsad at- . Tuneh of kevs gouud. Edquimre at STÂTESMAN offiCe $12 00 buys a good hltrhen cabinet at Williams & SO's' Ie cream in buik or in bricks tu order at Thos Tod's. RepOasi It -Sllbscure wIll always cure mny oougho aud colia." Mr A A Murphy, Edville, lias been guest cf Mr WV Dickinsoný If s ou wanUt yonir lenFî to iay eggs gel -D'ie s ' f,30aat Mrohs MIr Elmo Sisson, Denutal College, Toronto, is lii town for a few days. Upriýglit piano and good organ for sale Appiy te M. D. Willams & Son Statutor v meeting of town and town- ship couocils must be held next TueEday. Dr abid Mrs .1 C Devitt attended thc tunemal of GeoA alters,ForeztThurs- day Miss Clama Coiwill, Whitby, has re- îumued from visltingiend aNtwrk N] See the faucy boxes of Gauong's and Lowney 's chocolates at Thos Tod's. Speelal for Xmas. Mmr Frankl- L. Gleeson representing MscLean Publlshinig Co., Torouto, gave us a eaul Tuesday. MIrPR G Baird, Manager Western Bank, Whltby, Is the new manager of the Osha-wa brauîch of the Royal Bank, Ladies ail want the Dominion Cook, Book-the best in the market-ovem 800 large pages. Read on an inner page hiow te get it free. Itl e a treasury of heiptul iniformaation. Monday next is the last day for pay ing taxes Ater tbat day, warrants may be issued. on gooda and chattels for amount of unpaid taxes. A word to the wlsa tshouildi be sufficient. Couch, Johnson & Crnderman have laid aKside fift)Ldis'and Obldren's Coats te be sold at o110 third off the reg- uLariee This is a great bargain as these are ail new co)ats this season. Me-,ssîés, Neil aind James MacDonald, T'orout, hiave been visiting their par. enta Mm andMrs Jhn MaeDonald,who im- M -o-- i -o- w- -o- M West Fnd ~Rouse of. W tEd - QUALITY AND House QATIYHouse Don't Leave Your Xmas Shopping2 TI The Last Week, Just a few suggestions you wiII findbeo Read them over and seea whatj you want for your Xmas buying., Ail oods will be on showing this week. Don'tfail to have a look tbrough our store before buying2 as we can save you Money. - Ladies' Neckwear in ail the most stylieli shapes and beights, from 2ie to $1 75 each. Ladies' SiIk and Elastic Beits a beautiful range of a fancy siikelastic beit, al colors for- Xmas, Ladies' Kid Gloves new range for Xinas trade in long or short lengtlis, ail colors & sizesi. Lad! es' Fancy and Plain llandkerchiefs Plain linen handkerchiefs ranging from 5e to 35r, eaeh. Initial linen hdkfs, 25 and 35e eaeh, also fancy checked hdkfs anda beautiful range of Embroidered handkerchiefs Linen Display for Xmas trade in tray lotbs, doyiies, centre pieces, pilla w sham, dresser scarfe, wash stand cov'ers, linen table eloths and table napkins Extra, large stock of Ribbons of ail kind, fancy andI plain ribbons in ail wîidthsýrom 1-c nml e6ice wide,ofa cht6 Ladies' Parasols for Xmas trade in peari handie good, mounted, siik and linen cover- ing, extra choice, 11 1j choice. Silk and Woofi Scarfs largest and bet range ever shown for Xmas trade. extra AuaW.K. LOCKWýOOD la from 75o te $2.00, fa.~ ~ i'sKidC~ ý extra for Xmas trade, wooi and fur Ilii ie. o 1.t 4 e-ý *D Q95ýý-D lýeýee its KidG , unlined. from $1. to 84. à r