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18 XX7 e h .f; ve ) u ? fc received a consignment of shoes that will particularly appeal to our older customers-- the men and women who want as much comfort in footwear as it is possible to find. Shoes that are inexpensive and lasting, made to fill a void m the shoe world and give relief to those who have long sufiered the tortures of harsh shoes on tender feet. They are made in such a way as not to appear appear clumsy--and still be roomy--of soft, pliable leathers that will not irritate the most tender corn or bunion. Sizes and styles for men and women. These Prices Will Give You an Ideai FOR MEN--Men's Dongola or Calf Blucher, comfortable last $4.50 --Dr. Reed's Cushion Sole ..$7.00 --Unicus Cushion Sole $6.00 FOR WOMEN--Women's black kid cushion sole, button or lace, in turn or welt sole $5.00 Womens Dongola, button or lace, Empress, $3.50 Knox's Shoe Store The Store of Quality and Service. Growth ! Is a matter of Merit and Service. Our trade is increasing steadily and by our service and the quality of our goods we are sure that the people of this town and county think that we merit the increase. À trial order is more convincing. May we be favored with your weekend order? Watch for onr Friday and Saturday bargain bill this week. It has a lot of good snaps that you cannot cannot afford to miss. W. Blake McMurtry Limited Phones 72 and 182 Bowmanville M BOWMAN VILLE, FEB. 1,1917. Don't miss the concert in the Opera House Feb. 8 and 9. Mr. and Mrs. E. Prout spent Sunday with friends at Oshawa. Capt. Albert Norton, Buffalo, N. Y.j visiting old friends here. Miss Marjorie King, Toronto University, University, spent Sunday at home. Capt. W. T. Hoar of thé 252nd Batti, Lindsay, spent Sunday at home. Miss Doris Jagger, St Catharines, is visiting visiting her cousin, Mrs. (Dr.) R. W. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hall, (nee Mrs. Sanders) Sanders) Brantford, spent Sunday with friends i here. A list of Darlington Patriotic Fund subscriptions will appear in our columns next week. Mrs. Thos. Stapleton, Cedardaie, re cently visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brimacombe. Mr-. S. J. Henry and son Leonard hâve returned from visiting her sister Mrs. T. H. Dodds, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Down and Miss Mabel Down, Oshawa, spent the week-end at Mr. W. W. Down's. Miss T. V. Prout and Miss E. M. Babcock Babcock are spending a pleasant week at the latter's home, Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Osborne on Friday Friday attended the funeral of her sister Mrs. Ernest Dryden in Toronto. YOU ARE INVITED to see War Pictures in St. John's Parish Hall next Monday evening--they are specially fine. See "Niobe" in the Opera House Thursday Thursday and Friday Feb. 8 and 9. Reserve your seat without extra charge at Mitchell's. Mitchell's. Mrs, J. G. Galloway, Belleville, and Miss Carrie Dawkins, Winnipeg, are visiting visiting Mrs. W. T. Greenaway, Port Hope.-- Guide. Mrs. Fred Quick and Miss Quick, Belleville, Belleville, were in town Wednesday guests of Mrs. Charles Massie, Glenvale--Port Hope Guide. Mrs. F. D. Dickson who sang so beautifully beautifully in the Methodist Church Sunday week was guest of her sister-in-law Mrs. Geo. Callan, Duke-st. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. jewell entertained the returned soldiers and a number of other friends on Wednesday evening. All bad a very pleasant time. Inside pages: Interments in Bowmanville cemetery in 1916--Luther Werry's poem --Editor's Talk to Farmers--Grippe m children--Arnold Bennett on the War. Friends of Miss Emma Braden, a former former teacher in Clarke and at Shaw's will be glad to learn that she is recovering nicely after a critical operation in a Calgary hospital. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Neal, Port Hope, announce announce the engagement of their eldest 1 daughter Male Lavinia, and Mr. Keith G. Fletcher, Toronto, the marriage to take place quietly in February. Mr. Wm. Prower of the Bank of Montreal, Montreal, Montreal, Que,, has been chosen one of seven men to go to the Bank jn Lon don, England. He spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. W. P. Prower. Lost on King-st, E., on Wednesday Tan. 17, a knitting bag, partly completed i sock and some wool. Finder please return return to Mrs. T. C. Jewell, corner Queen and Ontario-st, Bowmanville. Reserve your seat without extra charge at Mitchell's drugstore for "Niobe" all smiles, a farcical comedy in ihe Opera House Thursday and Friday February 8 and 9. Mrs. A. W. Brewster, daughter Mary The Churches Sacrament will be dispensed in the Me - hodist church Sunday. Pastor Clarke will be at home. Strangers welcome. Rev. E. A. Pearson, B. A., Chatham preached recently S. S. anniversary sermons sermons in George-st Methodist church, Pet- erboro. Rev. R. G. Peever, B. D., pastor of George-st Methodist church, Peterboro, preached Sunday week in Broadway Tab- ernacle, Toronto. The Boys' and young Men's Conference for Bowmanville District will be held in Enniskillen Methodist church on Wednesday Wednesday Feb. 7 at 2 and 7.30 p m. Rev. Fred W. Langford, B. A., Victoria College, Toronto Mr. Max Soanes, Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Oshawa, Revs. H. B. Neal, J. J. Griffith, B. A., R. A. Delve, Geo. Brown and others will be present and assist in making the program bright an 1 helpful. If vou have not received a program ask Rev. J. E. Beckel, Tyrone. Let all the young men of the District rally. Genuine treats are coming thick and better at the Methodist church. We are very sorry we did not learn till Saturday that Rev. George C' ulson Workman, M. A. Ph. D., Toronto, was to be the preacher preacher for Sunday last as Pastor Clarke could not be home--so that his many admirers in this town and district might have enjoyed enjoyed his interesting, thoughtful and timely timely discourses. Whenever Dr. Workman is announced Jo preach in Bowmanville church a considerable number of country people avail themselves of the privilege of hearing him. We do not think he was ever heard with greater satisfaction and many would gladly have listened longer at the evening service to hear His views on the present war crisis. "Response from the Eternal or Special Providence" was the subject presented to the congregation in the morning. The subject was dealt with in a clear, concise and convincing t ÿ"ârs* manner and gave splendid opportunity for all to enjoy the theme in its newer anc morey- modern acceptance. His evening subject "Armageddon" was a theme o ' very great interest to all and his views on the war were intensely interesting. The choir were fortunate in being assisted by Miss Reta M. Caldwell teacher at Provid' ence a pupil in voice culture of Miss Helen Martin who sang in the morning "Heaven is mv Home" and in the even- SECURE SEATS EARLY ."Niobe", all smiles, a farcifeal comedy in three acts, under the auspices the Girls' Patriotic Club, will be presented in the Opera House, Bowmanville, on Thursday and Friday, February 8 and 9 at 8 p. m. This comedy includes fourteen characters and promises to be very amusing. The play will be. under the direction of Mr. j Montague J. Smith and may be expected to be worthy of the occasion. Plans of hall at R. M. Mitchell's drug store on f Monday Feb. 5th at 9 a. m. Tickets 35c No extra charge for reserved seats. Notices of Births SO cents) Marriages 80 cents; Deaths, SO cents, each insertion. When fnneral cards are printed at this office, insertion free. BIRTHS. Callan--In Bowmanville, Jan. 26, to Mr. and | Mrs. Geo. Callan, a son. Cameron--In Bowmanville, Jan. 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cameron, a son. Cameron--In Bowmanville, Jan. 26th, to Mr. j and Mrs. Angus Cameron, a son. Edwards--In Bowmanville, Jan. 18th, to Mr. | and Mrs. Sam Edwards, à daughter. Wilson--At Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Jan. 27th, to Capt. and Mrs. Harry Wilson, a daughter. Jefoelry in Watches Snaps For MARRIAGES Gilroy--Ward--At the Methodist Parsonage Myrtle, Jan. 24th, by Rev. G. Nickle, Miss Pearl E. Ward and Mr. Fred W. Gilroy, both of Col- j ambus. Madill--Hepburn--At Toronto, Jan. 24, Fred G. Madill and Madge Hepbnrn, grand-daughter I of Henry Sandy, Manvers. At home after Feb. 1st, 125 Peterboro-st, Detroit, Mich. ing "Ninety and Nine." Both solos were greatly enjoyed and we trust Miss Caldwell Caldwell will favor us again soon. Animal Regulators--Largest stock in town at F. O. Mason's. Rev. Dr. Workman was guest at the Methodist Parsonage during his stay in town. Mrs. R. A Mulholland, wife of the Mayor of Port Hope, fell on the icy sidewalks sidewalks Tuesday and broke her arm. "Niobe", for weeping was turned to stone, but by coming to see her you will get new life. Opera House, Feb. 8 and g. Mr. R. G. McConochie received a severe fall from the icy steps of the High School which has caused him to remain in his room for a few days. League workers throughout this District District will sympathize with the relatives of Mr. James Vinson, Oshawa, in his sad and sudden death which occurred Wednesday morning when he fell from the scaffolding scaffolding of a house. Hé was in town Monday evening coming with the Oshawa Leaguers Leaguers when they visited the Methodist young people. Lodge Wellington, S. O. E. B. S., No. 19 newly elected officers are: Past Pres ident-- H. J. Babcock; Worthy President and son Robert, who have been visiting I --R« Holmes; Vice President--T. Height- her parents, Mr. and Mrs. VV.L. Keys, left on; Chaplain--VV. H. Thickson; Secretary Saturday for St. Mary's to visit her sister -- W. W. Boddam; Treasurer--Jas. Elliott; Mrs. E. F. Weekes, en route home in De- | Is * Committeeman-- H. H. Richards; 2nd troit. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coad, Oshawa, announce announce the engagement of their daughter, Mabel Florence, to Mr. Charles Clayton Coleman, Glenworth, Sask., the marriage to take place quietly on Saturday, Feb. 3. A sleighing and skating party from Ebenezer Ebenezer section enjoyed Tuesday evening at Taylor's Arena and afterwards spent a social hour with music and refreshments at Mrs. J. Van Nest's, "Victoria Villa". Mr. Percy Lawrie, son of Mr. James A. Lawne, "1 hedford, and nephew of Mr. John N. Lawrie of this town, who has been employed in a Harriston bank has enlisted for overseas service. The staffs of both banks of the town have enlisted. The Ernie Marks Stock Co., under the auspices of the D. O. & P. Co., Band were Committeeman--J. Gill; 3rd Committee man-- W. J. Berry; 4th Committeeman - A. M. Hardy; 5th Committeeman--Rich. Hamblyn; 6th Committeeman-- W. J. Bragg; Inside Guard --D. Grigg; Outside Guard--Jesse Hunt;. District Deputy--M. J. Smith; Physician--Dr. A. S. Tilley, M. D.; Janitor--J. Hunt. _ The two escaped prisoners serving a life sentence for murder who were captured" captured" here last week by Chief Jarvis single . handed were taken to Fort Madison State j Prison, Iowa, by the Chief. They were on the same train going over as Inspector Jackson of Winnipeg who was in charge of James Stewart a safe blower who snatched a revolver from his escort's pocket and shot him dead in the car near Windsor, Ont. Stewart escaped but has since been captured at Sandwich. Chief DEATHS Vinson--Suddenly in Oshawa, Jan, 31st, James j Vinson. . 1 Moïse-- At Dale, January 24th, Benjamin Moise, in his 87th year. Goodman--In Haydon, Jan. 30th, Thos. Good- ! man, aged 79 years. Bigelow--In Port Perry, Jan. 28, Joseph Bige-1 low, in his 89th year. 1 Bellamy--In Clarke, Jan. 24tb, Margaret Hen-1 derson, relict of the late Geo. Bellamy, aged 76 \ Cunningham--In Bowmanville, Jan. 29, Lloyd George, son of John H. Cunningham, aged 2 months. Stone--In Port Perry, Jan. 19th, Marion/Brav- j ener, beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Stone,(in her 63rd year. v Coates--At Campbellcroft, Jan. 26th, Letitia Maria Ford, relict of the late William Coates in her 81dt year. 1 OSBORNE--In Bowmanville, January 26th, Catharine Catharine Werrv, widow of the late John Osborne, in I her 76th year. ' Squires--In Brooklin, Jan. 19th, Mary Moore, relict of the late William Squires. Inter- ment at Ebenezer. Drummond--At Newcastle, Jan. 24th, Eliza I Proudfoot, widow of the late Rev. A. A. Drum- mond, aged 81 years. Mills--At Lindsay, Jan. 21st, Marian Gordon. , widow of the late John C. Mills, and mother of Mrs. Fred Hare. Oshawa. Trull--In Bowmanville, January 26th, Bruce Bow man, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Trull Darlington, in his 21st year. 378 Mark-st, Peterboro, Jan. 29, Elizabeth Barbara Snider Whattam, mother of Rev, R. A. Whattam, aged 72 years. Ren WICK--In Orono J» "1st ybl Lockhart, beloved wife of He,* c „ eT , Renwick, ag years. Interred at Bowmanville Friday. Kerr--In Bowmanville Hospital, Jam 22nd, William Lome, son of Mr. Frank Kerr, Conquest, Sask., aged 6 years, 8 months. Interred at New- castle. r> 129 Harvie Ave„ Toronto, Jan. 24th. Eva May Brant, beloved wife of Ernest A. Dryden, formerly of Whitby. Sister of Mrs. T. E. Osborne, Bowmanville. "Lest We Forget" E. R. BÔUNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., !■ Granite and Marble, - Bowmanville, Ontario. NOTICE During DR. G. C. BONNYCASTLE'S absence with the Canadian Expeditionary Expeditionary Force his Dental Office will be * conducted by. J. J. CRAIG, L. D. S., D. D. S., Honor Graduate in Dentistry of Toronto University. ' Bowmanville - Ontario Office Phone 40. House Phone 16 of th (s 'we ç k and' I ^ ^ ^ "«7 kindness each night. Their plays were well put on and many a good laugh was enjoyed by the audience. TheyaJso have a good line of vaudeville between the acts. The coming season is going to be marked marked by high prices for all farm produce It will be in your interest to watch the markets closely. The Farmer's Sun, Toronto, Toronto, as a farm market paper has no equal. It has saved its readers many dollars dollars by keeping them posted as to the trend of prices. There never was a time when this information was of such value to the farmers of the Province as now. Those possible by the U. S. police force en route and by the officials at the Prison Farm where he landed his two prisoners safely. Lemon Pie 5c Cake 5c Tea or coffee 5c. 36 Cutters--3 left at a bargain--F. O. Mason. Neat's Foot Harness oil $1.00 a gallon it F. O. Mason's. A. W. Pickard has a fine display of cutters. He offers something really .fine. F. O. Mason is selling a 25 lb pail of Pratts Animal Conditioner for two dollars. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman have laid out twenty five Ladies' Coats to be sold at exactly half-price. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman are still showing a Superb Stock of Ladies' and Children's Plush and Goth .Coats, allmade up in the very latest styles. See A. W. will, Do you need a new cutter? Pickard before buying. Reserve your seats for "Niobe" In the Opera House, Feb. 8 and 9. Patience and skill, courage and are the four leaves of luck's clover. Cuttersl Cuttersll Winter is coming. See Pickard before purchasing that new cutter. Watch for particulars on the bills of the Fancy Dress Carnival at Bowmanville Bowmanville Rink on Thursday February 1. Take wife and children or your best girl to see the famous War Pictures in St. John's Parish Hall next Monday evening --I5c admission only. Bread and butter who read The Sun reguIarlyTind it a bus- | Fruit Salad ioc iness proposition that means money to | Chocolate Pie 5c them. Your subscription for The Sun can be left at this office. A G. T. R. fast freight passed through here on Monday with banners streaming, headed for the Maritime Provinces. The train was made up at Oshawa and left there on January 21st, loaded with McLaughlin McLaughlin Motor Cars. As near as one could tell there must have been about 30 car loads in the train. Estimating the value, the train must have carried a freight load of motor cars with a good deal over $100,000.00. This does not look as though war time was affecting Canada's prosperity. The fact, too, that the McLaughlin McLaughlin Motor Car Company find it necessary to ship their automobiles, in train loads to the Maritime Provinces is a tribute to the efficiency and popularity of "Canada's Standard Car", the Mc- TEA ROOM MENU Saturday, February 3RD Oyster Soup ioc Scalloped Potatoes Jellied Chicken Cabbage Salad 25c A. C. Macnaughton, B. A., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, 18 King-st. West - TORONTO Will be at the office formerly occupied by the late Dr. Brimacombe, on Wednesday Wednesday of each week. NOTICE TO INSURERS " Having purchased the late Mr. Harry Gann's Insurance and real estate business, business, I solicit a continuation of the liberal liberal patronage extended to him in all of the branches of the business as carried carried on by him. Thorough experience gained in some of the large city offices, I can assure the public that any business entrusted to my care will receive personal, careful careful and competent attention. ver. Insurance is a matter of vital importance importance and we will be pleased to ad- Laugblin Valve-in-Head - Napanee Bea-1 vise you about it. I cordially request a call from my own friends and those of the late Mr. Gann so that old friendships may be renewed and new acquaintances made. I am yours truly, John J. Mason. INSURANCE. Mrs. Edith V. Scobell has secured the assistance in her insurance office of Miss Neads, until recently with the late Mr. Harry Cann, and feels that with the several several agencies she handles for some of the best British and Canadian Insurance Companies and up-to-date office equipment, equipment, she is in a position to write all lines of insurance in the best interest of the insuring insuring public; Any business entrusted to this office will receive prompt and intelligent intelligent attention. See udvertisement in these columns. 4-2w. F OR SALE--Five dwelling houses, corner King and Brown streets. Bowmanville, the property property of the late Mrs. Wm. Rowe, (known as the Westcott property). Will be sold en bloc or separate. separate. Any reasonable terms may be made to suit purchasers. Apply to L. A. W. Tole, real estate, agent, Bowmanville. 50-tf H OUSE FOR SALE--That new house at the foot of Wellington-st. on the east side of Liber' y-st, Bowmanville, which has every up to-date convenience, is offered for sale at a sacrifice sacrifice f :760 00. Size of lot 66x186. Apply to Thos. S. hardy, next door north, or box 246. Bowmanville. 2-gw* D. P. COWAN is agent for the 4< Little Wonder Records" at 15c each Call Mr. Cowan at Phone 270 and make an appointment for him to call at your home and demonstrate demonstrate their merit. All the latest popular songs and instrumentals. 6-3w* 1- W ANTED--A Boy, good wages to right party a 17 years of age. Apply to Drawer B, Bowmanville. 47-tf. S BRVAIsT WANTED--Capable general who can do plain cooking. Small family. Apply to Mrs. G. D. Conant, Phone 221, Oshawa. Ont. 2-tf P URSE LOST--A gate-top silver mesh bag con taining $2.00, between Elgin and Wellington sts., Bowmanville, Jan, 16. to Statesman Office. Reward for return 4-tf AVEYuU SEEN the new Fairbanks-Morse i_ them all beat. H Williams sells them Z Type Engine ? Its a dandy, and the little pumping outfit has " W. W ANTED TO RENT--A 7 roomed house with a barn or to buy if reasonable, on the out- , skirts of the town. Apply with particulars to Jos. Rosknvold, Whitby. 6 -lw* C LERK WANTED--For Hotel Bowman, Bow- manyille, clerk or assistant to whom steady V * I ? pIoy ? e a nt . w , lll , be siven, and liberal wages. Enquire at Hotel for particulars. S. D. Ross. Manager. 2 -tf pOl* g ALE OR RENT--Brick house, 7 with all modern conveniences, ifnot'sold will be rented. Possession April 1-t. Apply manvill™ 1868 6 ° W * Q * Pbnny « King-st. E., Bow- 4-tf T HRESHING OUTFiTFORSALE-South Dar lington Syndicate are offering for sale their threshing outfit. All in good working order. l <> Geo P Rickard, Newcastle, or Frank Allin,or Hugh Greenlees, R. r. 4, Bowman- 7111e *3-3w F ARM TO RENT--126 acres more or less, being part lots 3, 4, B.F., Darlington, in good state --,>h f =e altlT ^ t Qood brick house, good barns 8 $®ne stabling underneath. For terms ap- Bowmanvfiie* 8, McCONIfACHlx > on the premises, I-tf in Cut Glass and Plated Ware weeks commencing Jan. 20 we are offering a 25% discount on all our Jewelry, Watches, Cut Glass and Plated Ware. Also some great bargains on a few lines we must clear out before taking stock. Watch Our Window, or Come In And See Prices on some of our Bargains: Ladies'Watches, regular price $18.00, now.. $13.50 Gents' Watches, regular price $15.00, now $11.25 Cut Glass Vases, regular 75c to $11.00, now 60c up to $8^25 Casseroles, regular $7.00 and $8.00, now $5.25 and $6.00 Cuff Links, Tie Pins, Tie Clips, Chains, Fobs, and a host of other good things will be sacrificed. Bnt come in and See for yourself the wonderful values we offer at ALEX ELLIQST Watchmaker Successor to C. H. Haddy Jeweler Engraver Farmers and Builders ! We have .purchased the Builders' Supply business of Mr. Wm. Brock, and will be glad to supply-^ny requirements of Hydrated Hydrated and Burnt Stone Lime, Cement, Wood Fibre, Paristone, Alabastine, Glazed Tile in all sizes and shapes, etc. We have a car of Land Plaster coming. Can furnish Ground Limestone ranging in. size from dust to size of sand. These sown on land will materially increase production production of field crops, also good for orchards and costs very little. We sell Lehigh Valley Coal--the coal that satisfies. Give us an order. John A. Holgate & Son Office and Yards, cor. Queen and Division Streets. Telephone No. 153 office. House Phone 202. Bowmanville, Ont. The Ladies' Store Stoc^-takjng Sacrifice Sale of Ladies' and Misses' Coats, Suits, Skirts Must be cleared out this month. Do not delay if you would secure any of these remarkable bargains bargains Any Coat, Suit or Skirt at the following reduced prices: Regular price $25.00, sale price ..$18.75 ^ " . " $22.00 to $23.00, sale price 16:50 " " $20.00, sale price 15.00 " " 18.75, " H.00 " " 16.75, " 12.50 lt t{ 15 75 u ii 7fc . " " 13.75, " i 0 : 5 o " " 12.75, « 9.75 " 11.25, » 8.50 " " 10.75, " 7.75 " " 9.50, " 7.00 8.75, " 6.50 " 1 " 7.50, " 6.60 " " 6.50, " 4.75 5.75, " 3.95 " " L50, " 3.60 Also an assorted lot of Suits and - Dresses at half price. Remnants of all descriptions now on sale, Telephone 106 F OR SALE--Brick residence containing seven rooms, kitchen, pantry, good cellar. Elec- .11 trie lighted. Bnck stable and driving shed. All in good repair. Hard and soft water indoors, t acre land on which are apple, cherry and plum trees, also small fruits. For particulars apply on the premises to Mrs. A. Gully, (nee Lovedy Hoskin) comer Prospect and Odell Sts.. ^Bow- man ville. "gl-tf. H OUSE FOR SALE--That desirable brick residence residence on Centre-st, containing six rooms and two large halls, heated by furnace, hard and soft water in kitchen, tine cellar, electric lighted, good garden. Soldvery reasonably for immediate sale. Apply to Alex. Coltillx, comer Centre and Coneessionsts., Bowmanville. <6-tf