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; ;y.- : >■ ; ; v ; J ■v* y 'L \C/' ! f7 Time is cMoney i: We sell you time when you buy a South Bend Watch Irom us and all we ask, is a fair exchange -- your money-- You'll get good value and a lifetime of. satisfaction from a South Bend Watch purchased at our store. Prices range from $8.50 to $50 00 It's a pleasure to explain these movements; Come in to-day. C. H. HADD Y, Jeweller The House for High-Grade Watches Bo^wmanvtlle ■or - - -- -- ÎH1 B - ,e = Âér A 1913--1914 Record The St. Catharines Business College is affiliated with the Business Educators' Association of Canada and students of the college desiring to graduate must take the examinations by the Association. On these examinations, each candidate is required to write on seven different papers set by six of the nine different examiners. The examiners are appointed yearly. • Pass candidates must make a minimum ranging" from 50 to 75 per cent on the individual papers and 67 per cent of the total mark. Honor candidates must obtain 85 per cent of the total mark. Of thirty-eight students of the St. Catharines Business College who took these examinations during the past year, thirty-six were successful in earning diplomas and eight of these received honor standing. i During the last Winter term three young men from West Durham were with us and all made good. Each had his turn in heading the class lists on one subject or another. Who will be the students to win the honors for next year ? Let us hear from you. Fall term begins Tuesday, September 1st. St. Catharines Business College 28 Queen St. St. Catharines T. F. Wright, Principal House Wiring and Electrical Supplies Parties requiring electric wiring of any description will receive prompt attention attention and first-class work. ORDERS may be left at W. H. Dustan's, King-st. K 0. Whyte Electrical Contractor Temperance-st. - Bowmanville hOWMAU VILLE, AUG 20, 1914 This Week Our SPECIAL SALE is Hand Bags Sec our Window and save sk 50c. on Every $1.00 Jury & Lovell BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA FAIR- The South Ontario Agricultural Society again beg leave to announce their annual Fair at Oshawa for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14th, 15th and i6ih. The Prize Lists are out and-prepar- ations are being made daily for a bigger and better Fair than ever before. Now is the time to have your house wired. See K. O. Whytreffibout it. No need of walking to C. P. R. station now as Glover's Bus meets all trains. Phone 81. Mrs. John VanNestand son Laurie are visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Werry, Solina. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McDonald, Oshawa, Oshawa, are visiting his brother, Mr. Donald McDonald. Mrs. John MacDonald and son James, Toronto, are visiting Mr. James Smith, Liberty-st. Major W. C. King, Postmaster, who has been in England with the Bisley Team reached home Thursday morning. Mrs. John Bromell, 165 Grenadier Road, Toronto, Mrs. John Propert, 35 Holland Road, Harlesden, London, N. W.., England, England, and Mrs. W. W. Hayden, 1042 Walden Walden Ave., .Buffalo, N. Y., were recent guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Westaway, Ontario-st., south, and called on other friends in Bowmanville and Hampton. They are a jolly trio of ladies who will be welcome here on any future visit. Mr. Thos Tod handed us a copy of resolutions resolutions passed at Winnipeg by the Bread and Cake Manufacturers' Association offering offering co-operation with the Dominion Government to prevent any considerable advance in price of flour or bread and deploring the action of grain speculators in unduly advancing the price of wheat. The bakers' action is worthy of all praise. Mr. Geo. W. James of The News, who is spending his holidays at the Highland Inn, at Algonquin National Park of Ontario Ontario with Dr. J. C. Devitt, in a letter home says: Sunday is a day of rest at this popular summer resort. Dr. J. C. Devitt and I took a walk out to Cranberry Lake and found raspberries very plentiful. Arrived Arrived back at the inn and with keen appetites appetites sat down to a chicken dinner which was thoroly enjoyed. Very excellent meals are served here this season and the table ware is new and first class. Our table companions are Rev. D. MacLaren, B.A., wife and daughter, Toronto, and Dr. Elmo Sisson, Whitby. Mrs. MacLaren MacLaren is an enthusiastic member of the Ladies'Liberal Club, and is a versatile conversationalist. You would have enjoyed enjoyed the breakfast of lake trout that was served this morning. Dr. Devitt goes with a party to Rapids Lake tomorrow to fish for bass while Dr. Sisson and I are going over to Head Lake in quest of trout. Fishing is very good here this season, several good catches being brought in last evening. Several more young people are here than in former years when I have been here and we have jolly times. The Highland Inn is very well filled. This is'a growingly , popular Summer Summer resort all right. It is 2,000 feet above sea-level. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S DASTO R ! A Have you paid your subscription ? Whitevale has a ladies swimming class- Mrs. Robt. Sinclair, Oshawa, is visiting xiends in town. Messrs. Alex. Christie and Bert Bounsall eft Tuesday for the W est. Massey-Harris works, Toronto, are to >e closed down. It is said. Miss Grace Trewin spent Sunday with Miss Bessie Scott, Brooklin. / K. O. Whyte does electrical work O.K. Leave orders at Dustan's store. Miss Esther Garbutt, Lindsay, has been visiting Miss- Mary Cryderman. Miss Vera Bowles, Toronto, is visiting 1er aunt, Mrs. (Dr.) J.- C. Devitt. Miss Constance .Henderson, Cobourg, las been guest of Miss Agnes Haddy. Mrs. J. Wesley Knight, Miss Helen and Master Allan are visiting friends in Utica. J. A. Culverwell, Esq., Port Hope, presented presented a $50 cup to Cobourg Horse Show. Phone 81--Glover's Livery--if you want the bus for C. P. R. or G. T. R. trains. Mrs. W. J. Sylvester and Mr. F. Sylvester Sylvester Toronto, were recent visitors at Mr. W. Neads'. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Frost and family, Ridgetown, are visiting at Mr. Jos. Van Camp's, Darlington. Oshawa Reformer was misled into publishing publishing a notice that Mr. Lyman Gifford was going into hotelkeeping. Miss Catherine Warnica has returned from a pleasant holiday at her cousin's, Mr. Norval Washington, Zion. Flavelles Ltd., Lindsav, are supplying all butter and cheese that is required for the training camp at Val Cartier. • Miss Velma Mahon, Toronto, who has been visiting here has returned home accompanied accompanied by Miss Alicia Creeper. Mr. D. B. Simpson, K. C, with his wife and daughter expects to arrive home from their summering trip next Saturday Aug. 22nd. Port Hope council has passed a by-law to prevent trains from unnecessaiy whistling whistling when passing thru the Ganeraska valley valley town. Mrs. Singer's name as soloist at the "garden "garden fete" at Mrs. W. H. Martin's was inadvertently inadvertently omitted from our report in last issue. Her solos were greatly enjoyed. If you want a good picture of the 46th Regt. volunteers call on Robson the photographer, photographer, James Block. He has a splendid splendid post card photo of council and volunteers. volunteers. Miss Mary Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Taylor, Charlecote, leaves this week for Regina, where she has accepted a position as teacher in one of the large schools. Major Garnet Hughes, of Victoria, B. G, is at the home of his parents in Lindsay and leaves for Val Cartier, Que., where he will join in the forces who are to serve over sea. When a West Durham young man sits in the parlor talking nonsense to his best girl--that's capital. But, when he has to stay in evenings after they are married-- that's labor. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mitchell attended the funeral of her uncle the late Neil Gray Sinclair of Salem, Mariposa, who passed away Aug. 9 aged 48 years. He toas a rehumatic sufferer for 22 years. Mr. Jas. Kerr, Port Hope's esteemed auctioneer, has returned from Toronto, where he has been in the hospital, undergoing undergoing an operation for cancer. His left hand was amputated at the wrist. Mrs. T. Wesley Cawker was a most suc- cesful prize-winner at Whitby Horse Show last week, her pretty driver "Brookfield "Brookfield Nellie" capturing 1st for single mare in harness, 15 hands and over; 4th .in saddle, saddle, 1st in district ladies' class, 1st and 2nd in district saddle class. Decoration services will be held at the cemetery Sunday afternoon by Sons of I England, Wbodmen of the Wbrld, Canadian, Canadian, Ancient and Independent Orders of Foresters. The procession will leave town at 2.30 p. m. headed by the D. O. & P. Co. band. All members of above lodges will meet at lodge rooms at 2 p.m. Englishmen are beginning to substitute the word Prussian for the word German in discussing the war. Prussian spirit is dominated by the Kaiser, the Crown Prince, and military caste, which made the mischief, not the German people whose music, literature, science, philosophy philosophy and home-loving qualities have established established many warm ties with Englishmen. Friends of Miss M. A.'Bunner and Miss Amy Hathway will be pleased to know that they have arrived safely in Canada having come by the "Rbyal George which landed in Montreal Tuesday. They will visit in Montreal and Trenton before returning here. Their homeward berths were reserved for them in advance by M. A. James so that while wealthy Americans Americans were offering $3000 for rooms they had no trouble iu getting passage home. Mrs. D. T. Morris and the Misses Morris, Horsey-st., gave a reception Wednesday evening in honor of her son, Dr. Arthur W. Morris, and.bride who are here on their wedding trip from Vienna, Austria. A large number responded to the invitation invitation to meet the attractive young bride and her husband and to offer best wishes for their future happiness. Mrs. F. J. Horne invited the guests into the refreshment refreshment room where Mrs. F. C. Vanstone presided over the coffee. Misses Nellie Gould, Helen and Florence Morris serving dainty edibles. Seven beef cattle belonging to Mr. H. Cawker, butcher, Oshawa, got into a well at the rear of T. Eaton Co., factory; Considerable Considerable difficulty was experienced in getting them out again, four being dead when brought to the top. The fire bra gade was called out and several volunteers assisted in erecting a temporary derrick by which the cattle were raised to the surface. A wide platform over the well giving way when the annimals stepped on it, was the cause of the accident, and the well being an exceedingly deep one, it was sonie time before they could be rescued. rescued. Horticultural Society directors held a meeting Monday evening with President W. Trewin in the chair. James Deyman, Secretary, read a number of communications. communications. A membership of 107 was reported. S. J. Jackman & Sons' account for $43-55 for spring plant orders and $20 for plants for Bowmanville Hospital flower beds was passed. J. A. McClellan, Treasurer, reported reported ample funds to meet, all obligations and to purchase bulbs for fall planting. Each member will receive 60 cents worth of bulbs, daffodils, paper whites and hyacinths. hyacinths. Messrs. R. Jarvis, S. J. Jackman and-H. A. Fletcher were appointed to m~ke the se'fcâon rnd ffis^r-fcute the bulbs. Mrs. Tole offered some pertinent sugges tiens to the Board. Store key found. Apply at Statesman Office. Miss Olive Mayer, Toronto, was home Sunday. Glover's Bus meets all C. P. R. trains. Phone 81. This is "Peace Year" at the Toronto Exhibition ! Mesh purse found. Enquire at The Statesman office. Mrs. A. L. Darch and children are visiting visiting relatives in Chicago, 111. - If you travel by C. P. R. Glover's Bus will call for you.- Phone 81. Miss Agnes Zealand, Newtonville, is guest of Miss Allie L. Bragg. Great Britain imports four million dollars' dollars' worth of food every day.. Mrs. A. L. Nicholls and son James are visiting relatives in Hamilton. Miss E. Souch has returned from holidaying holidaying with friends in the country. A Miss Gladys Westaway is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. T. Howe, Montreal, Que. Mrs. Roach and son .Eugene, Rochester, N.Y., recently visited Mrs. John Hamblyn. Aljkifids of electrical work done by K. OJl^hyte. Leave orders at Dustan's store/ Mrs. Thos Sherin has returned from isiting her daughter Mrs. F. D. Mackay, Toronto. Miss Ernestine Tonkin, Edwardsburg, Mich., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Courtice. Entries for the Canadian National Exhibition Exhibition are equal in numbers to those of last year. Miss Alice Silver is visiting her sister, Miss Ada Silver and other relatives in in Toronto. In this age of keen competition your business must have all your energy if you are to succeed. Dr. J. C. Devitt's Dental Parlors will be closed from July 2Q to Aug. 22 on account account of holidays. 2gti Miss Ella McIntyre is visiting her grandfather, grandfather, Mr. Duncan McIntyre,Woodbridge, and friends in Toronto. Mr. T. E. Higginbotham has returned from over a years' residence at Edmonton, Alta., and Nelson, B. C. Oshawa's County levy this year amounts to $6,872 and threats of withdrawing from the partnership are heard. Miss Bessie McLean, Brockville, daughter daughter of Mr. C. A. McLean, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. B. Mitchell. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman are giving giving one-third off the price of ladies' suits and ladies' and children's spring coats. You may need your money before the war is over. Read fhe advertisements in The Statesman and save all you can. The police seized 96 sticks of dynamite in a Kingston Road house, Toronto, and arrested the occupant, Henry Geercke, a German. It may be that money is tight, but a street-corner faker, with brass in his face and more in his" bags, can loosen up a good deal of it. Rev. and Mrs A. R. Sanderson, Belleville, Belleville, are with Dr. James L. Hughes'party whose exciting experiences are recorded in another column. Owing to the war the_ Canadian Forestry Forestry Association Convention announced to be held in Halifax, Sept. 1st to 4th has been postponed indefinitely. Ladies' dresses, white and colored, and wash skirts at reduced prices, and one- third of the price of children's dresses at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's. Mrs. W. A. Quibell and Miss Quibell of Oak wood Ave., Toronto, have returned to the city after a very pleasant month's visit at "Riverside", Huntsville, Muskoka. --Globe. Mr. arid Mrs. J. O. LaBelle. have moved into their pretty new bungalow home on Beech Ave. It looks very comfortable and cosy and we hope they will long enjoy occupying it. R. M. Mitchell & Co., druggists, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, have been appointed receiving office for the Dominion Express Co. All persons desiring to send parcels by this line please leavê them at their store. Mr. F. K. Reesor of "Riverside farm," Scarboro, captured a porcupine in his orchard orchard the other night. The porcupine weighed fifteen pounds and was up in an apple tree eating apples when caught/ Mr. R. W. Lawrie, Erie, Pa., who has been visiting his mother and other relatives relatives in Oshawa, was guest of his cousin, Mr. John N. Lawrie and called on other relatives and old friends here Thursday. Wes. looks the picture of health and prosperity. prosperity. . Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tod announce I he engagement of their daughter, Jean Muir, and Mr. Arthur George Wright of Hamilton, son of the late George Wright of Brant ord, and Mrs. Wright of Hamilton. Hamilton. The marriage will take place quietly quietly the sécond week in September. Dr. John McCulloch, F.R.C.S,, sent an application to headquarters at Ottawa to go to the front as a surgeon, and his application application has been accepted. Dr. McCulloch McCulloch is surgeon of the 45 Regt. He is an Enfield boy, and son of Mrs. Robt. McLaughlin, McLaughlin, Oshawa, and practised in Black- stock for some years. Get an festimate for house wiring from K. O. Wlfyfe at Dustan's store MessrsTAlf. Ayre with his flock of sheep and Mr. Russell Sulley with his flock- of poultry left Saturday night to attend the fall fairs at Valleyfield, Three Rivers, Sherbrooke and Quebec City. Messrs. Allin Bros., Newcastle, are also attending these fairs with prize stock, sheep and swine. We shall expect to hear of them capturing a host of prizes as usual. Are you thinking of Bowmanville Fair? Agricultural Exhibition to be valuable should be educational. As an educational feature it should be of great importance to farmers. Not only is it expected that the very best products of the farm shall be shown but the nicest way in which, to to make the display should be studied. Get busy West Durham folk and get ready for Bowmanville's big Fall Fair. The Exhibition Exhibition should fulfil all that is expected of it this year. The prize list is an inviting inviting one." See what it offers. Copies may be had by applying to the Secretary J. S. Moorcraft or any of the directors. Miss Lena Haddy is visiting relatives in Toronto. Are you carrying a dollar that belongs to the publisher ? Men of Northern Zone--read the poem on another page. Everyone read "Vocational Education" on an inside page. Principal T. F. Wright's advt. is of interest interest to boys and girls. Mrs. John Morrison, * Consecon, has been visiting friends here. Read Chas. M. Bice's splendid article on another page on the war. Mrs. G. Dickinson and Master Norman are visiting relatives in Dundonald. Miss Cobbledick, Newcastle, has been engaged as teacher at S. S. No. 14, East Whitby. Miss Estelle Bull, Bloomfield, is likely to be organist of the Methodist church, Port Perry. Heavy electrical storm passed over this section Tuesday morning when copious showers fell. Miss Sherlock, Peterboro, and Miss Annie Mountjoy, Toronto, are visiting at Mr. Rd. Slemon's, Haydon. Miss K. Farrell and niece, Miss Marion, Oshawa, spent two weeks in Peterboro, Lindsay and Fenelon Falls. . . Alex. McCoombe, Port Hope, died suddenly suddenly Aug. 12 in the bush in the Waldie Brothers camps north of Blind River. Mrs. Conger and Miss Grace Conger? deaconess, Toronto,are guests of Mrs. J. M. Brimacombe, "Greencourt", Argyle-st. i Mrs. R. Dunnett of Bowmanville who accompanied her daughter, Mrs. G. Dickinson Dickinson is visiting her sons, Mr. J. P. and W. L. Dunnett. Mrs. Dunnett is now in her 93rd year and remarkably well.--Colborne Express. The members of Lodge Wellington No. 19, S. O. E. B. S., are requested to meet in Sons' of England Hall, on Sunday afternoon afternoon Aug. 23rd. at 2 p. m. to attend a Union Decoration service, by order of Sec. T. C. Bragg, H. J. Babcock, Vice President. One of Oshawa's best known public men was fined $1 and costs for not "letting "letting his-light shine" on his motor vehicle, and a Bowmanville young man was mulcted mulcted in a like amount for fast-riding on his motorcycle thru Skey's swamp. Mr. D. M. Tod, Oshawa, a Bowmanville Bowmanville boy, younger brother of Mr. Thos. Tod, this town, was elected President of the Bread Manufacturers'Association of Canada at the annual meeting in Winnipeg Winnipeg last week. This is a marked distinc tion to a worthy man. Dr. A. E.McCulloch, Toronto, is in Oshawa Oshawa taking Dr. Carmichael's practice until he comes back. Dr. McCulloch is a cousin of J. B. McCulloch, manager of McLaughlin Carriage and Motor Co's branch, at Calgary, formerly of Oshawa, and a nephew of Mr. John McCulloch, Enfield. Mr. John W. Alexander, President of the D. O. & P. Co., and Mr. W. E. Gerry, who have been on a trip to Scotland, arrived arrived home Tuesday having come by the Allan Line "Virginian". They report some interesting experiences by the way but are glad to be safe at home in Canada Canada again. Wm. Graham who went to Scotland two monihs ago to make his annual purchase purchase of Clydesdales intended sailing on 8th Aug. The war has no doubts interfered interfered with his plans, and it is not known here when he will sail or whether he will be able to bring with him his consignment of horses. Fred Richardson, Columbus, and Jas. Torrance, Markham, are also in the Old Country, for the same purpose and are in the same boat, figuratively speaking --Picker*/ nq Neics. Notices of Births 25 cents; Marriages SO cents ; Deaths, 50 cents, each insertion. When fnneral cards are printed at this office, insertion free. BIRTHS. Gamble--In Bowmanville, August 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gamble, a son. Pope--In Toronto, August, St_h, to Mr. and Mrs. Horton Pope, a daughter (Muriel Lenove). MARRIAGES Adair--Whitekield--In Cavan, August 12 by Rev. J. R. Butler. Thomas Adair, Agincourt, and Sarah Gertrude, eldest daughter of Mrs. Jonn Whitetield, Cavan. They will reside in Oshawa. Byers--Cleland -- On August 12th, by Rev. W. F. Wilson, Gertrude Irene, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleland, Toronto, to Mr. Norman M. Byers, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Byers, Bowmanville. DEATHS Sing--At Port Hope, August 15, Charles K. Sing, aged 21 years. Morrow--At Lindsay, August 6tli, Wilfrid D. Morrow, in his 32nd year. Reid--In Peterboro, August 15th, Dr. L. .Holland .Holland Reid, late of Bowmanville. Gordon--At Parry Sound, August 8th, John Gordon, Nestleton Station, aged45 years. Wilmot--In Bowmanville, August 13th, Catherine Catherine Wilmot, beloved wife of , Robert Russell LoscomLe., "Lest We Forget" E. R. BOUNSALL, Desigfier and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., in Granite and Marble. Bowmanville, Ontario. FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son castor 1 a For Infants and Children. The Kind 'You Have Always Bought Bears the . Signature of Moat Complete Ec__, Sunday and nignt, calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : ORONO HAMPTON R AINCOAT LOST--Between Tyrone and Geneva Geneva a lady's rain coat. Return to ■ Mrs. L. J. Goodman, Tyrone. 33-tf S TEER ASTRAY--Came on lot 15, con. 7, Dar lington, Saturday July 25th, two-year-old grey steer, dehorned. Owner may-have sarnie by proving property and paying expenses. Elmer Elmer SLEMON, Haydon P.O. 34-3w R OOMS TO RENT-- Some of the best living rooms in James Block are now vacant--two flats, electric lighted, over Photograph Gallery. Gallery. Rent moderate. Apply to Norman is. B. James, Statesman office. L OST--Between corner Ontario and Queen-sts. and Picture Show, possibly at Show, pearl sunburst broach Tuesday evening. Finder will be rewarded by leaving with the Manager of the Royal Bank, Bowmanville. - TENDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to Aug. 25th, 1914, for installation of water, piping and plnmbing in the Public School, Bow- inanvillr. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Secretary's office, Town Hall Building. JOHN LYLF., 24-lw Sec retary P. S. Board. «: * No Advance in Prices at the Elite Grocery Except on Flour We will endeavor to continue our policy of selling the best quality of groceries at lowest possible prices during the war. Just now we are specializing in all kinds of seasonable Fruits and Fish. Phone 243. Rd. Snowden XSTSlS Bowmanville Holiday Suggestions in Footwear We have a complete assortment of Women s, Misses' and Children's White Canvas Oxfords and Pumps for hot weather wear. Still on hand at greatly reduced prices a full line of Men's Oxfords in tan, black or patent leathers. Just the thing for the summer resort-- Children's Barefoot Sandals and Running Shoes. -4 FRED. KNOX Successor to Jno. Hellyar August Bargain Sale All Sümmer Goods must go this month. Prices cut in two. Cash is king-- wê müst capturé the king. Money savers for yôu, and shelve clearings for us. LADIES' and CHILDREN'S DRESSES-- Regular 60c for 38c; 75c and S5c tor 50c; $1.00 and $1.25 for 75c; $1.50 and $1.75 for $1.10; $2.00 and $2 50 for $1.50. All the higher class dresses equally reduced LADIES'and CHILDREN'S WHITEWEAR-- Princess Slips, Night Gowns, Skirts and Corset Covers, at nearly 4 price. LADIES'WAISTS-- , ' Five dozen White Muslin Waists, regular $ i e . 2 5 and $1.5i) to clear at 50c each. All other waists up to $5.00 each clearing at slaughter prices. Three dozen Print Waists reg 60c for 39c. Summer Dress -Crâods of all description at sacrifice prices. Ladies Skirts, Spring Coats and and Suits at Clearing prices. Lettei or Telephone orders, carefully and ■ promptly attended' to S. W. Mason & Son Next Door to StandardJBank BOWMANVILLE