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g3gy?- - i; '.SS'ijSr' 3 %w< r>- ? .. X Is Your IU7 S - This is a matter of vital importance to everyone and the first indications of failing eyesight should be heeded at once by consulting a reliable optician. optician. Our Graduate Optician is at your service and guarantees to give entire satisfaction ©r money refunded. Don't be careless, do it To-day. No charge is made for testing. R. M. Mitchell & Co. Post Office Pharmacy, Bowman ville. 4JF m 44- «1 Choice Groceries -'SB Our stock of groceries is fresh, clean, and ol the best quality and at prices that will stand comparing. When you want the best in groceries, fruits, cooked and smoked meats, teas, confectionery, sugars, oatmeals, breakfast foods of all "kinds. Let us fill your order. Prompt deliveries to all parts of the town. HARRY ALLIN 0ppo ^°Æe r Club Bowmanville Central for Independent Phone. Bell Phone 186 I EUX 3=30 #*###****$#*•*#$#*#$#** «## 8 CHOICE MEAT for the $ 8 festive season * As is our custom, we have bought for the coming holiday season 40 of 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?Ailing 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. - A TON OF THE BEST POULTRY WANTED We are now prepared to buy at least a ton of the best--it must - "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. C. M. CAWKER & SON Purveyors of Fine Meats Bowmanville 8 8 « # 8 ♦#*######* eeee#**N»e#4HMtH&e# There's A Reason ! WEDDINGS Howe--W esta way. A very pretty private wedding occurred in Toronto on Saturday, Jam 3> the contracting contracting parties being Mr. H. T. Howe, Phm. B, Edmonton, Alta., and Miss Annie Carter, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. jerry Westaway, Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Howe spent Sunday in Bowmanville with her parents and uncle, Mr. B . Dumas, leaving Sunday evening on their honeymoon honeymoon trip to Montreal and other points East. They will réside in Montreal. Irving--Trewin. pretty New Year's A very pretty New Year's wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Trewin, Simcoe-st, Woodstock, on Thursday, Jan. I, when their younger daughter, Olive Louise, was married to Mr. Robert Brockbank Irving, Toronto. Rev. A. S. Colwell, B. A., pastor of the Dundas-st., Methodic church, Woodstock officiated. Miss Margaret Trewin, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, while Mr. John H. McCartney of Toronto assisted the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Irving will reside reside in Toronto. Their many Bowmanville, Bowmanville, friends unite in congratulations. Hogarth--Baker: The marriage of Miss Edith M. Baker, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Baker, and Mr. Jas; D. Ho arth was solemnized at "Elmvale Farm" the home of the bride's parents, Solina, at five o'clock Wednesday, Dec. 31st. The cere- smony was conducted by Rev. C. W. Hargett Hargett in the presence of the immediate relatives. relatives. The bride wore her travelling suit of navy blue with blouse of Copenhagen Copenhagen blue silk and was attended by her sister, Miss Vera Baker, and Mr. Bruce Hogarth, S. P. S., Toronto, cousin of the groom acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Hogarth left on the 7.45 P m train for Detroit, Windsor, and other western points. On their return they will reside at their home, Solina, where Mrs. Hogarth will be at home to her friends after March 1st. neautiful setting for the wedding P art y- Mr. Edmund Hardy, the organist played the wedding musicrand during the signing signing of the register Mrs. Thomas E.Knowl- ton 'sang "Beloved it is Morn." The bride who was brought in and given away by her uncle, Rev. Alexander Leslie, Elmwood, Elmwood, looked very pretty in a gown of accordéon accordéon pleated ninon, draped with a Chinese embroidered crepe shawl, a family heirloom. She wore a tulle veil arranged in "a cap with a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies. Her bridesmaid, Miss F. McIntyre, wore riile green crepe-de chine, and carried carried a bouquet of pink roses. The groom's present to her was a friendship pin, and he gave his bride a silver mesh bag. The best man, Mr. Melville Gooderham, received received a gold headed stick, and the ushers Mr. Richard D. Ponton, Belleville, Mr. Harry Douglas, Mr. Errol Platt, Mr. Kenneth Kenneth Douglas, gold sleeve links. After the ceremony Mrs. Freeland held a reception reception at her house in Beatv-ave., when she was wearing a gown of black chantilly lace over satin with hat to match, and a bouquet of orchids and lilies. The bride's table was arranged with the pake and cases of Richmond roses and lilies of the valley. Later in the afternoon the bride changed her gown for a tailor-made of mahogany cheviot, trimmed with black fur. a chiffon bodice to match, a black hat trimmed with fur, and a stole and muff of black fox. Mr. and Mrs. Adams left by the 5.20 train for the United States and on their return will live at 532 Palmerston boulevard, Toronto. DURHAM COUNTY BOYS. Mr. H. L. Staples, Manager of the Veteran Veteran (Alta.) Branch of the Toronto Bank, has recently been appointed one of His Majestys, Justices of the Peace. Hb is a son of Mr. Alex Staples, Tyrone, Ont. Freeman--Snowden. A very pretty wedding was solemnized Monday, Dec. 29th at "Sunrise Cottage" the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Snowden, Snowden, when their ^lder daughter, Lola May, was united in holy bonds of matrimony with Mr. Henry G. T. Freeman. The ceremony was performed by their pastor, Rev. S. F. Dixon, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride who was given away by her father, was attired in a beautiful gown of cream resilda cloth with lace and satin trimmings, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and ferns. The bridal couple stood under an arch of evergreen trimmed with roses. After the ceremony the company was called to the dining room, where a sumptuous wedding supper was served. The groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful set of furs. After supper the happy couple left for Solina Station, C.N.R., where they took the 7^45 train for Toronto, amid the cheers and good wishes of their friends, the bride travelling in a brown satin finished Venetian Venetian dress with trimmings of Bulgarian silk, with black hat. '■ ' YELLOWlEES-- PÂSCOE. ' A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Pascoe, Darlington, Thursday, December 25, when their only daughter, Ruby Sophia, was united in marriage with Mr. John W. Yel- lowlees of Solina. Rev. C. W. Barrett assisted by Rev. E. Tink performed the ceremony, the bridal party standing under an arch of evergreen and holly. The bride charmingly gowned in ivory satin, with pearl trimmings, and carrying a sheaf of bridal roses, entered the drawing room on the arm of her father to the strains of Mendlessohn's Wedding March, played by Miss Loraine Drew, Oshawa, cousin of the bride. During the signing of the register Miss Gertrude Pascoe sang, Oh Fair, Oh Sweet, Oh Holy"' after which all repaired to the dining-room where dejeuner was served. The. tables were daintily decorated with pink and white carnations and were presided over by six cousins of the bride. Later the happy couple left amid showers of rice and confetti, on the evening tram for points East. The bride travelled in a blue tailored suit of cheviot and black beaver hat with alice blue ostrich mount. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly gifts showing the high esteem in which the young couple are held by their many friends. On Saturday Saturday previous a number of the bride's friends assembled and gave her a "kitchen shower" after which a very enjoyable evening was spent. We see that in Cedardale the police Trustees, Frank W. Robson, Gordon D. Conant and Thos. Stapleton were all reelected reelected by acclamation. The latter was a former resident of the dear old South Ward" as he expresses it, and attended school with Archie Tait, and others of that day. He is now a retired railway man, having spent 43 years continuously with G. T. Ry. His many friends and former pupils in this town will be pleased to hear that Mr. T. G. Baker, former Principal of Bowmanville Bowmanville Public School, now living at 70 Rose- mount-ave., Toronto, has been appointed Manager of the Educational Department of The McAinsh Publishing Co., of Toronto Toronto at a very remunerative salary. This town lost a worthy citizen and the school a good principal when Mr. Baker resigned to enter on a business career. ENTERED INTO REST. Mrs. John Smith, Enfield. Sunday Dec. 21, Thomasine Gilbert, wi^w of the late John Smith, Enfield, entered entered into rest after being confined to her bed since the middle of August. Mr. Smith pre-deceased her about six years ago, since which time Mrs. Smith has made her home with her daughter Mrs. John Ormis^QtL Mrs. Smith was an earnest and devout member of the Methodist Methodist church and a kind and affectionate mother. She leaves two sons, Nelson and Frederick Smith and one daughter Mrs. J. Ormiston to mourn her decease. They have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their best friend, their mother. Service was conducted on Wednesday by. Rev. W. E. Honey, the funeral taking place to Hampton cemetery. The pallbearers pallbearers were : J. Stainton, R. Pascoe, A. Smith, C. McCulloch, B. Powell, and J Hepburn. As the star that is gone When the sunlight is given She has faded on earth To shine brightly in Heaven. I W HY we have installed 25 Pease "Economy" furnaces in Bowmanville and vicinity since Sept. 1st. It's not because it is a cheap furnace or due to our salesmanship, but on account of the Pease reputation for satisfaction and economy. Most of the 25 furnaces were sold thru the recommendation recommendation of people who are already using: the Pease Furnace. That s the reason reason why it is so easy to sell the Pease. V Let us solve your heating problem by installing a Pease Economy Furnace. Our large staff of workmen insures - work done promptly. McLaughlin--Crookshanks. Probably the most interesting wedding that has taken place in Thomasburg for some time was solemnized in the Methodist Methodist Church, Christmas Day, the contracting contracting parties being Mr. Byron J. McLaughlin, McLaughlin, Enniskillen, and Miss Eva S.M. Crook- shanks, eldest daughter of Rev. Simon Crookshanks, pastor of the church. The marriage knot was tied by the bride's father who used the beautiful ritual of the Methodist church. The bride was given away by her uncle, Dr. Geo. S. V. Howard, Buffalo, N. Y._. while the wedding wedding march was played bv Miss Agnes Jones of Thomasburg. Besides the friends and immediate relatives of both families a large and interested audience witnessed the ceremony. The bride's family was represented by_„her father and mother, two sisters, Miss Maude of Buffalo, and Miss Carrie of Thomasburg and her uncle Dr. Geo. S. V. Howard, Buffalo, N. Y. The groom's family "consisted of his parènts, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McLaughlin, Enniskillen, Capt. Lome McLaughlin, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Annis, Tyrone. The bride was attired in a dark brown puit with blouse of mahogany chiffon and velvet hat to match. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party with Miss Agnes Jones, Miss Lillie Bateman and Miss Frankie Beatty, friends of the bride, adjourned to the parsonage where breakfast was served, after which the newly- wedded couple left for Toronto and other points of interest. They carry with them-the best wishes of their many, friends. John Piper, Toronto. A well-known printer died Saturday, Dec. 27, in the person of Mr. John Piper, who had been living for some time at 379 Shaw-st, Toronto. He was born in Bowmanville Bowmanville in 1845, being son of the late Frank Piper, entering the employ of the Bowmanville Observer to serve his apprenticeship apprenticeship when just fourteen years of age. At the age of twenty he moved to Cobourg and. remained there until about eight years ago, when he moved to Toronto. Toronto. He had been in the employ of. 'Saturday Night' until a few months ago, when failing health compelled him to give up. Deceased was a member of the Independent Independent Order of Foresters, the Canadian Home Circle, and a regular attendant of Bloor-st., Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a widow, (nee Miss Thomas, Cobourg) and eight children--five sons and three daughters. . Rice 6n Co. 0pp. Post Office • Bowmanville Adams--Freeland. The marriage took place in Parkdale Presbyterian church, Toronto, December 27th, 1913,. Rev. A. Logan Geggie officiating, officiating, of Ethel Chamberlain, daughter o: the fate Mr. Robert Freeland and Mrs: Freeland, formerly of Bowmanville, to Mr. Stanley Adams, son of the late Capt. W. H. Adams, London. The chtirçh was decorated for Christmas and made a very House I 8 & The First Week of our Bargain Sale has been much better than we hoped for. This we are very thankful for, and we know that those who have shared in the spoil have gone away thoroughly satisfied with the Bargains Bargains they received. There are still lots of good things for yon at prices which have been unheard of before. Along with the Bargains advertised last week we have a few more here to offer. & Early and Get a Good If yon did not get one of our circulars we will gladly supply one to you. § Remnants Remnants Flannels, Don't mi^j the Remnant table, of all kinds--Dress Goods, Silks, Flannelettes, Prints, Ginghams, Towelings, Tablings, etc., etc. All good useful ends at greatly' reduced prices. Mending Wool Half-ounce balls Mending Wool, black only, reg. 5c ball, January Sale 3 for 10c. Pins Hooks and Eyés Queen Mary Hooks and Eyes and Dome Fasteners, 2 doz. books and eyes and 1 doz. dome fasteners, black or white, all sizes, special . 2 cards for 5c. Underwear Men's Heavy Ribbed Underwear, all sizes, reg. $1.00 and $1.25, January sale price 85c garment- Boys' Underwear Pins, 500 on sheet, assorted sizes, strong pins, special 5c good sheet. Hair Pins Pound Hair Pins, assorted sizes, strong Japanned Japanned Hair Pins, reg. lc paper, January Sale Price 16 papers for 10c Boxes Hair Pins, Queen Mary and^Orkney, large boxes, assorted, reg. 10c box, January January Sale Price 5c box Wonderful box assorted Hair Pins, reg. 5c January Sale Price ..2 for 5c hi Safety Pins Boys' Fleece Lined Underwear, sizes 26, 28. 30, 32, reg. 40c and 45c garment, January Sale 65c suit. Men's Nightshirts Men's Heavy English Flannelette Night Shirts, all sizes, assorted patterns, January Sale Special 75c each. & X r?i * Men's Pyjamas Men's Heavy English Flannelette Pyjama Suits, all sizes, assorted patterns, January sale special $1.45 sun Bell Safety Pin, containing 45 pins, assorted assorted sizes, January Sale Price .10c Sheepskin Socks Men's Sheepskin Socks, special all sizes, January 85c pair. Keep this list along with our large circular for reference. McMurtry & Co- Ltd. The Big Departmental Store Phôné 88 Bowmanville I Thomas Long, Port Hope. Port Hope was shocked Dec. 3°» t° learn of the sudden death of Thomas Long one of the town's most prominent and respected respected citizens. He was suddenly seized with a weak spell and passed away in a Jew minutes. Mr. Long was born in New York City, October 25, 1840, and came to Newtonville in Durham County with his parents when a child.- He had lived in Port Hope over forty years, and in 1876 married Miss Sara Jane Clark. In town affairs he always took a prominent part, and at the hour of his death was a nominee nominee for Reeve. He served the municipality municipality for several years as Reeve and councillor, councillor, and at the time of. his death was a Harbour Commissioner, director of Port Hope Gas Co., and President of Benevolent Benevolent Society. He took an active part in building the new St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, and was on Board of Management Management many years. He was prominently identified with the Masonic Order, being a Past Z in Victoria Chapter and - a Past Master in Ontario Lodge. He was a staunch Liberal. His widow and one son A. H. C. Long survive, to whom is extended extended the sincerest sympathy. Deceased Vyas a close friend of the Editor of Thé Statesman, both having served for several several years in the Counties Council, and Mr. Long. was a very highly respected member of the Council. Picture is a good time This to have pictures framed. We have a good stock of mouldings and can do them promptly. Bring in your Xmas photos and pictures and have them done in the latest styles. % :£ 8 s> 55 5$ I S 9 lx W. T. Allen "Big 20" Bookstore PUBLIC NOTICE. For Infants and Children. The Kind You Hava Always Bought Bears jthe Signature of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Çampbellford Lake Ontario and Western Railway Company has this day deposited in the Registry Office of the West Riding of the County lEIbux j v v v. -- v * » ---- -- -- n _ - " j of Durham, at Bowmanville, plan, profile and I book of reference of revised location of the proposed proposed Railway and station grounds, and showing extradand required therefor, in the said Town of Bowmanville in the County of Durham. Bated this third day of January 1914.;; MACMURCHY & SPENCE, .J- •••• Solicitors for the said J 8 V . J, . Raitway.Company, Alone in the Lead Stands the Happy Thought Range 1 ! 1 ! 1 1 1 Even could if along" you "worry with a common range should why you? The "H A P P Y THOUGHT" returns you daily dividends i n economy, comfort, corb^ venience--good " currency, eh ? one ever No hot a "Happy Thought" but delighted positiv fact. I was a Remember that there is no substitute for this range. It has no equal. There can be no "just as good" until perfection meets to match. FOR SALE BY Phone 74 W. H. Dustan 'Quality Hardware" Bowmanville Hi - ;'r ; 11 m "" ag ÉÊÉ 'WÆÊÊÊÊÈ!lï;"Cf:-F^ 8$SS