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i 1 v- ■ - © G. T. R. BOWMANVILLE STATION. The Joy of Giving GOING EAST. Exprès* 8.52 a. m. Express " Passenger Local Passenger Mail ; Daily 10.18 „ 8.86 p. m. 6.49 7.18 , 9.68 , GOING WEST 4.22 a. m 7.02 „ 9.46 „ 1.88 p.m. 7.19 : Express Local Local „ Passenger :Passenget OË again with pleasure and expectancy we hail the f Xmas time, when we shall participate in the joy of. giv- E M 7 . . . , . i T <■, I/'.ttc J BOWM AM VILLE, DEC. 18, 1913; ing and receiving the tokens and remembrances of love and friendship. But the pleasure of giving is often marred by the. task of choosing the right thing. Our mission is to lightehlthe labor by giving a few helpful suggestions and at ,rices to suit the time. , ari( : 55itique Brass Ware Bronze Statuary Sugar and Cream Sets Cups and Saucers i Jewel Cases Toilet Sets Work Boxes' Albums Vases Toy Books Scouts Card Cases Bridge Sets Papeteries Ink Stands Games Boys' Own Brass Candlesticks Card Receivers 5 O'Clock Tea Sets Umbrella Stands Latest Fiction Hand Bags ~ Bibles Pottery Music Rolls Baskets Girls' Own Brass Jardiniere® Photo Frames - Bon Bon Dishes Holly Gift Boxes Manicure Sets--- Sewing Sets Hymn Books Fern Pots Pictures Chums See Haddy's Jewelery Store first. Mr. Robert E. Smith has secured a posi-j tion in Toronto. r See our window display with prices Fair Day. W. T. Alldl The Leading Bookstore !■ H Jtfuy Your Cooking and akinsr Suoolies ■ n You will be delighted with our store, the goods and the service. Here are a few suggestions : Choice California Navel Oranges 25c to 60c per doz. Fine Juicy Cuban Grape Fruit, extra large, 4 for 25c and 3 for 25c. Cluster Raisins, specially for Xmas.. 2fic per lb. Our stock of Filberts, Almonds and Walnuts has just arrived. ■ D -/ --.A IT-» -, 4k nail Try our Special Blend of Tea at 4 lb. for $1.00. Another big shipment of ShirrifFs Jelly received. , Leave your orders to-day for Christmas Poultry. We will have a fine lot of Turkeys, Geese and Chicken. HARRY ALLIN Opp0 t G a o S Club Central for Independent Phone. Bell Phone 186 Mrs. (Rev.) W. N. Arnold is improving; nicely from her illness, x ; i Yuletide dance is to be held in. the arm-, ouries, Cobourg, Dec. 29- Miss Hazel Rowe visited friends in Toronto over the week-end. Mr. Thos. Andrus, Maple Grove, recently recently visited friends at Colborne. Lindsay Public Schools are introducing manual training and domestic science. Mrs. Wmf. Rosevear, Toronto, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Johnston. Something especially good in the way of entertainment at Opera House Friday Dec. 19. Miss Elsie M. Bragg spent the week-end with her sister, Miss Myrtle V. Bragg in Toronto. Jas. Lebar, Peterboro, charged with selling liquor'to a minor, was fined $50 and costs. Messrs Rae and Frank Malcolm, Nestle- ton, recently visited at Mr. W . H. Hoar's, Providence. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ferguson, Black- stock, spent Sunday with her mother,Mrs. John Beacock. Mrs. Henry Gilbert and son, Mr. William William Gilbert/Beech, N. D., are visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas. Johnston. Mis. John Newton and Mrs. Thos. Hutchinson, Port Hope, spent the weekend weekend at Mr. Thos. Woodley's. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Somerville, Port Perry, have been visiting their cousin, Mr. W. W. Henderson. Mrs. (Rev.) T. W. Jolliffe attended the "Conversât" at Victoria College, Toronto, and reports a very pleasant time. Miss Jennie McLean, Edmonton, Alta., is home to spend Christmas with her father and sister, after two years' absence. Mrs. L. A. Tole was in Cobourg Friday attending the funeral of her cousin, the late William Rosevear, whose wife was Miss Mary Clemens of Darlington. Oshawa is to have a night school under direction of the Board of Education. 1 Classes are to be held in dressmaking, millinery and mechanical drawing. A useful gift is often more appreciated than one which is ornamental merely. Call early and select your Christmas presents presents at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's. Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Vogt have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Vander Heyden from Rotterdam, Holland, who are making an extended tour of America .--Toronto McLaughlin Cutters at Mason's. Go to Haddy's Jewelery Store first. See the new Cutters and sleighs at Mason's. Order your Christmas groceries to-day from T. H: Knight. - Don't miss hearing the High School concert Friday Dec. 19- See attractive display of Parisian Ivory at Mitchell's Drug Store. Order your groceries for: the Christmas cooking at T. H. Knight's. Quality, seryicevandfresh groceries is what you get at T. H. Knight's. No trouble in choosing suitable Christmas Christmas gifts/at Mitchell's Drug Store. T. H. Knight still wants to exchange his cash for good plump meâty poultry. Mason, Bowmanville, delivers Kitchen Cabinets at a remarkably low price. Shop at Haddy's Jewelery Store first. Make your headquarters at T. H. Knight's grocery store Xmas Fair Day. Fertilizers for all kinds .of crops at reduced reduced prices at Mason's if ordered now. Make your Christmas, shopping easy by gettihg your' gifts at Mitchell's Drug Store. X Next Saturday you can My 19 lbs. granulated sugar for $1 at. 'Snowden & Pain ton's !•: 500 chicken, 500 ducks, .500 turkeys, and I 500 geese wanted at Snowden and Pain- ton's for Xmas. Watch T. H. Knight's windows for special display of Christmas groceries If if is something in furs---good furs you are looking for, you'll- find what you want at Mayer's. Fertilizers--You will save money* by ordering now at Mason's, payable Fall 1914- I Let ,T.H.Knight fill your grocery order and you will be pleased. It pleases him to please you. Williams' Combination Sets are proving proving to be quick sellers for gifts at Mitchell's Mitchell's Drug Store. Fresh stock bf Nexlson's chocolates for the Christmas trade arrived Monday at Mitchell's Drug Store. Better order your Christmas poultry early from T. H. Knight. Think of Haddy's Jewelery Store first. Books for Sunday School and Public School libraries, maps and supplies at lowest rates at Trebilcock's bookstore. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman call spe- cial attention to their big stock and big value in fine Furs of all kinds- see them. See big stock of Furs at Mayer's--fur and fur-lined coats, ruffs,, muffs, sable, black fox, Persian lamb, mink marmot sets. T. H. Knight's store is attractively decorated decorated for the Christmas • trade. If you want to buv or sell poultry that's where you want to go. Thoughts on Education, W. D.Farmers' Institute Report, Durham Boys, Mrs. Watt's letter and other interesting articles on inner pages. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman call particular attention to their very fine BANK OF ESTABLISHED 1817 - '-' Incorporated by c4ct of 'Parliament -- ^16,000,000 Rest -- -- $16,000,000 Undiv. Profits $802,814.94 Savings B>aiiK ; Department Head Office, - M on tr e al . J. A. McClellan, Manager, Bowmanville Branch. Watch This GROCERY for Snowden & Painton, Phone 243 Watch this space weekly. It will not only interest you but will contain many money-saying bargains in groceries, For next Saturday only wé offer these specials for cash : Campbell* s Soups, reg. 15c, Saturday, 2 tins 25c. 19 lbs. Granulated Sugar, Saturday $1.00 4 lbs. of 30c Tea, Saturday for... $1.00 Comerin and see the clean kept store and fresh Xmas stock of fruits and in fact everything to be found in a first class grocery. Highest cash prices paid for poultry and farm produce /• / - S Snowden & Painton The Elite Grocery - Bowmanville, Ont. V. % I <5 1 town. One of the nicest Xmas presents is a Kitchen Cabinet. See them at Mason's. An enthusiastic and representative meeting of Durham County Conservative Association was held in the Town Hall, Port Hope, Saturday afternoon. Robert Grandy presided. Officers elected are :-- President, James Parker,Newcastle; Vice presidents, Major W. Farrell, M. Wilson, A. Walsh; Secretary, Paul C. Trebilcock, Bowmanville; Treasurer, C. A. Hager- man, Port Hope. Speeches were delivered delivered by C. J. Thornton, M. P., J. J. Preston, M.P.P., Robert Grandy and others. A resolution of endorsation and approval of the policies of Hon. R. L. Borden and Sir J. P. Whitney was carried unanimously. Ms y Your Home is your Palace. Make Y our Xmas Gift a Piece of Furniture y i ! si si If W HEN you are looking for something for Christmas visit our store and see the large assortment of useful and ornamental furniture. It may help you decide what you are perplexed about, "The Question of a Suitable Gift." See our Bissell Carpet Sweepers from $2.50 up. Jardiniere Stands, oak or mahogany from 1.00 up. Children's Chairs or Rockers from Lyiiildren's Toy Sets ••• from ^Rai/tan Rockers from Dak and Mahogany Rockers ...from Music Cabinets and Parlor Tables. Framed Pictures, a nice line ..from 25c up. .35 up. 1.00 up. 2.50 up. 2.00 up. L. MORRIS & SON Phones 10 & 34 - Bowmanville and Orono 1 I M ONEY FOUND-- In Bowmanville. Owner may have same by applying at Statesman Offiice and paying for advt. 503 F Ont. OR SALE OR RBNT-My 480 acre ranchnear Winnipeg. Sell on long time. Wnte for particulars to R. A. Burriss, Port Arthur, g M AN WANTED--In this locality whpis willing N OTICE--I hereby giye notice that I will not be responsible for any of Mrs. George Bnttonshaw's debts. George Button- SHAW. December 8th, 1913. 60 8 Globe. beffs S 'soups U 2 5 a c; 4 Kc têa $i ; oo. \ SThe^goods^evershowïïn Students were given a reception Friday . Dec, 12, by the teaching staff of Peterboro Normal School. Among vocal contnbu- tors was Mrs. Paul Trebilcock, jr, who sang "Macushla." Mrs. A. Bingham and Miss M. Climie of DURHAM CONSERVATIVES. Bowmanville spent the week-end at home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sanderson. Mrs. Bingham will remain for a few days.-- Colborne Express. Our thorough knowledge of men's clothing and our unexcelled buying I facilities enables us to give our customers the very best goods at the lowest possible price. Couch, Johnston, & Cryderman. Mrs. W. C. Allin announces the engagement engagement of her daughter Bertha May, to Mr. H. A. Grills, third son of the late Marvin and Mrs. Grills, Valentia. The marriage will take place the last of December. Among specially gotten up Christmas numbers to reach our office, all beautifully illustrated are: Toronto Globe, Kingston Standard and Whig, Peterboro Review, St. Catharines Journal, Lindsay Post and Warder. Oshawa Pet Stock ,and Poultry Show will be held Jan. 27, 28, 29th. Why cannot cannot Bowmanville have a similar show ? Local poultry fanciers are numerous and are large exhibitors and winners at many ^xovincial shows. Mr. W. O. LaBelle, Edmonton, Alta., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. LaBelle, Horsey-st. Mrs. LaBelle and daughter accompanied him East and are visiting her mother in- 1 oronto. Oscar looks well--life in the West surely agrees with him. We notice in the Munson Mail, Alta., that Mr. E. Creighton Higginbotham has been appointed secretary-treasurer of the Athletic Association of Highland, Alta, The western climate is agreeing with Creight and he expects to play hockey with the Highlanders this winter. Friends and acquaintances of Mr. arid Mrs. Andrew Welch, now of Broadview, Man., formerly of Darlitigton, will sympathize sympathize w ith them in their sad bereavement bereavement of their daughter, Annie--Mrs. Frederick McTaggart, Wlndthorst, Sask., --who passed away Nov. 27th, aged 3d x! years. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn her loss three, children, children, her parents, and three sisters. The remains were taken to Broadview for interment. interment. . Cutters and Sleighs at Mason's. When you want a fur coat or ruff go to Mayer's. Attend the High School commencement Friday, Dec. 19» See the famous Jaeger sweater coats at Mayer's--rio better on the market. Boxes of note paper and envelopes, a special line, at Trebilcock's bookstore. i 1 1 >5 § Notices of BirtUs 25 cents; Ma "*®*®* cents; Deaths, SO cents, each Insertion. When fnneral cards are printed at this office. Insertion free. BIRTHS Ward--At Port Hope, Dec. 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Ward, Smith-st, a son. Rutherford--At Oshawa Hospital, Dec. 4, to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rutherford, a son. Gerry--In Oshawa, Dec. 1, to Mr. and Mrs. W, A. Gerry, a daughter, (Marjorie Elizabeth). Foster--At the Oshawa Hospital, Dec. 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foster, (nee Miss Flora Ward) a son. MARRIAGES Hall--Brown--In Bowmanville, Dec. 10th, by Rev. T. W. Jolliffe, Mr. Walter J. Hall, and Miss Annie Brown, both of Bowmanville. Short--Haight--At the King-st Methodist parsonage, Dec. 6th, by Rev. S. C. Moore, Miss Laura M. J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Haight, and Mr. John Francis Orvil Short, all of Oshawa. COLWILL--BLAIR--In the vestry of the King-st, Methodist church, oh Wednesday e _ï. e omg, Dec. 10th, by Rev. S. C. Moore, Miss Lila Viet ta Blair, Oshawa, and. Mr. Clifford William Colwill, H ampton. Perkins--Bennett-- At the Methodist parsonage, parsonage, Bowmanville, Dec. 10th, by Rev. H. B. Kenny, Mr. Russell F. Perkins, Darlington, find Miss Ida S., daughter of Mr. Wm. Bennett, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Butt, in his 28th, Mrs. DEATHS Butt--In Oshawa, Dec. 6j James 90th year. Wan nan--At Brandon, Man., Nov, George Wannan, Hartney, Man. Creighton--At Port Hope, Dec. 11th, Rev. John Creighton, for many years rector of Cartwright, Cartwright, inbis 81st Year. Interred at Blackst jck, Dec. 16th. - 'Lest We Forget* E. R. BOUNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., In ......... , Granite and Marble. A nice line of gents' furnishings suitable I Bowmanville, Ontario, for Xmas gifts just received at Mayer's. H OUSE WANTED--To buy or rent, with 6 or 8 rooms, in Bowmanville. Also two rooms wanted by gentleman. Address box 294, Bowmanville. . 48-3w sam National to work a few hours for S15 weekly showing s friends. Outfit free, j-he^ îles to his ------- - , Supply Co., Windsor, Ont. 511* S HAWL LOST--On Dec. 11th on the Manvers road between Bowmanville and A. H. Brent's mail box, a black crochetted shawl. Finder will receive a suitable réward by leaving same at Statesman offici. 611* situât miles ! fro with mail house heat ARM FOR SALE.--240 acres, north half of lots 31uJ32, S3, in the 3rd Con, of Haldiipand, =,>no>.5d y miles from Cobourg station, 2$ village of Baltimore, on good , road m v every day. First class.brick house neateorwith furnace. 25 acres ofhard wood fimbflT 14AcVfia of t)ixi8 and codar with crock, 2 weUs.' Bam 100x85 with ^stable , nmiemeath. WeU fenced. Can have possession any time. 20 aeres of fall crop in, 90 acres in grass and fall ploughing almost d^ie. Will sell on ea8y_terms to wfnd up estate. A. E. CRütkshank, R. .D. 2, Baltimore, Unt. - It has been proposed to the Massachusetts Massachusetts Legislature that it pass a law forbidding forbidding smoking in public places. We do not suppose the proposal will become law, but think that when smokers become absolutely forgetful of the rights of non- smokers to breathe fresh air in public places it is time the law reminded them of this right. A great treat is in store for all who attend the High School concert Friday I Dec. 19. Peloubet's Notes on S. S. lessons for 1914, $1, postage 15c, at P. C. Trebilcock s I bookstore. Try our fresh roasted chicken and ! ducks. Pretty tasty for a lunch. Snow- I den & Painton. Mayer's windows are full of useful Christmas giftSi Don't pass by without first having a look. FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and nlgnt calls ■ promptly attended to. BdWmànville Phones 10-34 Branches: ORONO HAMPTON Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S . CA8TORIA R OOM AND BOARD--For two ladies and two gentlemen. Apply to Miss Kerslake. Cor. Odell and ProsÇwct-st, Bowmanville. 61 8* posite Xmas Sweets and Cakes e We have made extra preparation preparation for our Christmas trade so that our customers are sure of a large variety, best quality and prices reasonable. Try our Moir's Chocolates Home-made Taffy Christmas Cake Fancy Cooking Let us be your cooks while you are busy shopping and getting ready for Xmas. A choice stock of cakes, pastry and bread always ready. CHOICE MEAT for the FESTIVE SEASON e J. A. Milne, Phone 97 - Bowmanville » As is our custom, we have bought for the coming holiday season 40of the choicest heifers and steers which we are already serving serving to our customers. They include: 17 choice heifers and steers from Frank Symons, J. H. Werry 3, Charles Allin 3, Wesley Allin 3, Samuel Allin & Son 3, Thomas Moffat 2, Geo. Mitchell 4, and Wm. Bennett 2. We are also well supplied with choice ewe lambs, veal calves and pigs. S A TON OF THE BEST POULTRY WANTED m m Wb are now prepared to buy at least a ton of the best it mus>t be the best because we guarantee it to our customers as such turkeys, geese, ducks and chicken. Bring good quality and get the highest price in cash. We are now booking poultry orders for " Christmas delivery. Better order now--our phone No. is 64. C. M. CAWKER & SON Purveyors of Flue Meats Bowmanville H * '-Peace on Earth. Good Will toward. cMen We wish you joy, we wish you wealth, We wish you peace, contentment, health. We wish that God thy path may bless, With pure and constant happiness. Selfish we also perhaps may be In asking you to call and see The beautiful things we now display To gladden all hearts on Christmas day. 1T7E HAVE never shown a more varied and attractive selection of articles W s ,ütable for lmas Gifts-things that will appeal to the eye the heart and the understanding, that will conform to .every variety of pocketbook. Things that will make yôu glad to give and happy thé one who receives : Following are a few of the many things we are showing : Ladies- Coats, Suits, Drisses, Skirts, Underskirts, Furs, Gloves Whitewear Corsets Scarfs, Collars, Ties, Linens, embroidered and plain, of evei y variety P ^e. Quilts, Comforters, Blankets, Sweater Coats, Toques,^Aviation Caps Hoods Mufflers, Hosiery in Silk, Cashmere and Lisle, B ousesm 'Sdk Voue Silk Crepe and Muslin;. Table Cloths, Napkins and Linen Sets, Haadkei chiefs of all kinds. For the Men Men's Shirts, Underwear, Sweater Coats, Night Gowns, Ties, Gloves, Scarfs, Braces, Hose Supporters. Umbrellas, etc. Xmas Fair December 18th--Specials for that day. 5. W. MASON & SON, Next Door to Standard Bank - Bowmanville V ■smm