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•V Rich. Snowden Elite Grocer Big Orange Sale on Friday and Saturday of this week 10 cases Navel Oranges 21c per dozen Choice Dairy Butter 42c lb 1 bbl of Pork Rolls, a winner 22c lb Maple Syrup in quart bottles 25c Lettuce, Celery, Tomato, and everything to tempt your appetite RD. SNOWDEN. BOWMAN VILLB, FEB. 1, 1917 BLACKSTOOK "Green Stockings" presented by the Port Perry High School pupils at Black- stock, under auspices of Victorian Insti tute, was a distinct success, and very much enjoyed by all, and not a vacant I seat could be found in the hall. Proceeds which are for field comforts for Cartwright Cartwright soldiers overseas, amounted to I $64. ; DARLINGTON Miss Elya VanDykeleft Sunday to visit her sister Mrs. E. F. Willoughby at Winnipeg Winnipeg and was accompanied to Toronto by her father. She will also visit friends at Chicago and Minneapolis en route.... Mrs E. J. Burk and daughter Florence were recent visitors at Whitby and Toronto. Toronto. ... Mrs. Thos. VanCamp is visiting her daughter Mrs. Fred Gale, Whitby.... Miss Edna Snowden, Maple Grove, has been visiting Miss Pearl Metcalf.... Mr j W. C. Blackburn, Newcastle, was a recent recent visitor at Mr. Mark Blackburn's Some bargains going previous to stock- I taking at Mason & Dale's. All kinds of Furs at greatly reduced prices at Couch, Jdhnston & Cryderman's, Phone 243 Bowmanville Coal &t Wood Best grades of Coal only kept, also Wood of all kinds. If you have not ordered your Winter supply yet, you had better do so as it is liable to advance any day. E- W. LOSCOMBE Standard Bank Building, 'Temperance St. Phone 177 MAPLE GROVE Mr. Wm. Dearborn, Oldbury, Sask., Mr. Wallace Dearborn, Oshawa, visited at Mr. H.R. Foley's.... Mi-s Mabel Cox, Town, spent the week-end with her cousin Mr. Noble Metcalfei.. .Miss Ida Stevens has returned from visiting friends in Peterboro Mr. Leslie Snowden has been elected President of the League following the resignation of the former President Mr. 1 H. G. T. Freeman... .Rev. H. B. Neal, I Bowmanville, occupied the pulpit Sunday in the absence of the pastor, who had to I attend to a funeral. Bargains in hardware at Mason & I Dale's. TYRONE Don't miss hearing our former pastor, Rev. W. Higgs, Millbrook, Sunday, and Rev. Byron Stauffer, Toronto, lecture on "Your Next Door Neighbor" Monday. Both will be great treats Miss Mary Young and Miss Grace Edwards are holidaying holidaying with friends at Millbrook Mrs. Thos. Woodley is visiting friends in Toronto. Toronto. ,. .Mrs. Chas. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Williams, Nestleton, visited friends here.... Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cour- tice, Courtice, recently visited at Mr. A. E. Clemens'... .Mrs. A. W. Clemens has returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs. Dawson, Campbellford, who has neen very ill--.A sleighload from here attended the S. S. Institute at Hampton Tyrone League repeated the drama, "Oak Farm" on Tuesday last in aid of missions. Proceeds $18.... Mr. and Mrs. Levi Skinner attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. W. Squires it Brooklin last week. Bargains in hardware. See Mason & Dale before stock-taking. ORANGEMEN ATTENTION I! West Durham County Loyal 'Orange Lodge will hold its annual meeting in the Orange Hall, Orono, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, IÇI7» at 2 p. m. Every Oramzemàn in the Riding is earnestly invited to attend. Fred. Graham, 5-lw County Sec r etary, Newcastle. UAYDON Sergt. Dan Douglass and Miss Fannie Cooper, Bowmanville, and Miss Florence Smith, Bethesda, were recentxguests at Mr Rd. Ashton's.. ...Mr. and Mrs. Coole- ridge, North West, visited at Mr. Jas. Crossm m's... .About 30 from here attended attended Sunday School Institute at Hampton Thursday... .At the close of . Sunday School on Sunday School morning Sergt. D. Douglass gave a very interesting talk on his recent experiences in France.... Mrs. Elias Ashton and Mrs. Stanbury Aunger, Enniskillen, spent Sunday at Mrs. Thos. Ashton's. Harness oils, etc, at old prices at F. O. Mason's. bargains in various articles previous to stock-taking at Mason & Dale's. TYRONE _. Dont fail to hear Rev.'- Byron Stauffer in the Methodist church, Tyrone, Feb. 5th at 8 p. m. Such a treat is not to°be enjoyed enjoyed every day in a country village. Admission Admission 25c. Rev. Wm. Higgs, a x former pastor will preach on Sunday Feb. 4th. BO LIN A Quarterly services will be held at Eldad on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Joseph Awde, Alsask, Sask., visited his sister Mrs. H. G. Pascoe. Mr._R. J. Baldwin has secured employment employment in the McLaughin's, Oshawa. Mr. H. E. Tink intends going to Toronto Toronto this week to consult an eye specialist. specialist. The lecture by Rev. A. P. Brace has jeen postponed indefinitely owing to ill lealth. Maple Grove Division Sons of Temperance Temperance will visit Solina Division Tuesday Jeb. 6th. Mr. Geo. J. Northcott has sold his west 100 acres to Mr. James Cameron and 80 acres to Mr. Ivan M. Law. We_ congratulate Messrs. John and Councillor Baker on winning 3rd and çth prizes on oats at Ottawa Winter Fair. Mr. John Pascoe had a bee Thursday bringing home a building which hepur- chased to make over fora drive shed and stable. ENNISKILLEN Women's Patriotic League met at Dr I Slemon's last week. Mr. Jno. Pascoe, Solina, purchased a barn from Mr. Jas. McLaughlin. Mrs Wm. Gilbert, Mrs. Norman Red path and Mr.. Herb Tink are indisposed. Misses Stella and Helena Smith entertained entertained their friends on Tuesday evening Mr. Wilkinson's brother in France has been awarded the D.C.M, for conspicuous bravery. Don't fail to hear Rev. B. Stauffer lecture lecture on "The, folks next door" at Tyrone Feb 5th. Rev. H. Wilkinson has been addressing S. S. Institutes at Hampton, Ebenezer and Newtonville. Visitors: Sergeant Dan Douglass, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, at Mr. E. C. Ashton's; Sergt. Ben Palmer, Ottawa, with his family; Mr. H. T- Werry's at Mr. J. H. Werry's, Bethesda; Bethesda; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Oke in Pickering; Pickering; Mrs. H. Wilkinson with Mrs. James Beckel, Tyrone. Attend Women's Patriotic League concert concert in Presbyterian Church Friday Feb. 2nd at 8 p.m. Sergt. Dan Douglass will exhibit and explain curios sent home by Major Lome McLaughlin; a so patriotic drills and chorus. Help the Red Cross work. Admission 15c and 10c. First Boys' and Young Men's Conference Conference of Bowm mville District will be held in Enniskillen Methodist Church on Wednesday Wednesday Feb. 7th at 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Addresses by Revs. J. J. Griffi h, Fred W. Langford, H. B. Neal and Mr. Max Soanes. Soanes. An athletic meet and banquet. Boys and men from ages of 14 to 6d welcome. and Heating Two things in a Building which must be well done if you wish to be saved endless annoyance and discomfort. Entrust this work . to us. We are experts and can guarantee you every satisfaction. rice & co.. Sole Agents Phone 66 a?; DARLINGTON COUNCIL. EBENEZER Yours for Big Business "Quality Groceries" They are "Good" today, they are "Good" tomorrow, they are "Always Good"--at The Corner Grocery. Good fresh groceries always on hand. We will do our best to satisfy our customers. We have the choicest of Winter Fruits--Oranges, Lemons, Grape Fruit, Bananas, etc. Pickles, Olives Prepared Mustard and Canned Goods Leave your order with HARRY ALLIN Phone 186 Bowmanville * Something That You | Want in Your Home 8 e « ft • ft ft ft 8 8 * 8 « « Is one or two of our folding tables. Come in and see them. They are neat in design, and new, and are just the table for sewing 0 or games of any kind/ We have them in different sizes and de- St signs. Square with green felt top at $2.95. 0 Alan M. Williams, | Phone 58 or 159 Bowmanville § Undertaking receives prompt attention day or night. S»*»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» •ftftftftftft This community was shocked by the death in Bowmanville Hospital of Mr. Bruce Trull, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Trull of this section, one of our popular boys. Deceased was operated upon for appendicitis on Jan. 21st. but did not , rally, passing away on the 26th. The funeral service Sunday was very largely attended a great number of young people being present. Pastor Delve preached impressively from the words "There is I but a step between me and death." The body was laid to rest in the Trull family , plot. Wreaths from our Sunday School, and "Chums" of Bowmanville and Oshawa Oshawa shewed the esteem in which Bruce was held. His mother arrived from the North West in time for the funeral, but too late to see her boy alive. Much sympathy is felt in this section for the bereaved bereaved parents and brothers.... Miss El va VanDyke left on Monday for a visit with her sister at Winnipeg... .Epworth League Thursday was good. Mr. Geo. F. Annis gave a fine address on "Public Ownership;" Lesson read by Elton Werry; piano solos by Misses I. Worden and M. I Gardiner and solo by Miss A. Cdurtice comp sed the program. Roll Call and I Consecration service this week ... Councillor Councillor W. R. Courtice attended Township Council at Hampton on Saturday... .Sunday .Sunday School Institute on Friday was well attended. JRevs. H. Wilkinson, J. E. Beckel, and H. B. Neal. Rev. Fred Langford Langford of Victoria University, Toronto, gave addresses. Tea was served in the schoolroom to about 100 guests. Evening Evening session was presided qver by Pastor Delve; devotional service being conducted by Mr. K. E. Courtice. Revs. Langford, J. S. I Wilson, Oshawa, gave addresses-- most helpful and inspiring. Mr. Langford's Langford's messages will nv>t soon be forgotten ... .Charles Found is out again after his recent illness. A steer attacked him savagely, goring him and bruising his body severely. His was a lucky escape . . .La Grippe is claiming many victims. Postmaster Walters and Wallace Picked have been very bad Mr. J. C. Trull and son, Lome, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grass, Brooklin, were here for the funeral.... Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wight, Providence, were at her father's on Sunday. Sunday. .. .Miss Helen Trull, Toronto, spent last week here... .Mrs. John. Osborne, Bowmanville, was buried here Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. B. Neal officiating. A large number of friends were present. The cemetery here is filling very rapidly .... Miss Aura Rundle has been visiting relatives at Brooklin.... W. M. S. Anniversary Anniversary next Sunday. Miss McGuffin of Toronto will speak at both services. Special music by the choir... .Ice drawing drawing and clover threshing are the order now... .Mr. Charles Worden returned Friday to his home at Roleau, Sask..., Mr. John Brent has been very poorly a- gain. Mrs. Jos. Armour fell while getting out of the cutter in Oshawa breaking her hip and is now in Oshawa hospital... .This community was shocked on Wednesday morning by the sudden death of Mr. Jas. Vinson of Oshawa formerly of this place who fell off the scaffolding of a house, his skull being broken in two places. He leaves a wife and one child. It will only cost you 25c to hear Rev. B. Stauffer at Tyrone Monday evening. He will entertain" you well. Mason & Dale are offering splendid bargains to clear previous to stock-taking. Call and get your choice. There will be some peppery paragraphs about the "Folks next door" in Rev. Byron Byron Stauffer's lecture at Tyrone Monday evening next. Go and hear him. Last Institute Red Cross ba'e contained 40 shirts and 33 pairs of socks. The Institute Institute also have sen„t to our boys overseas overseas and in training 30 pairs of socks. Remember the February meeting of the Women's Institute at Mrs. R. S. McKes- sock's on Tuesday afternoon February 6. Come and bring a pattern and help along the program. Miss Lucy Brown desires to thank all the young people for their very great kindness in sending flowers, etc, during her long and severe illness. She is gradually gradually gaining in strength now. Mr. Norman Reynolds who went overseas overseas with a signalling corps and who was invalided home on account of having lost the sight of one eye while signalling in the English Channel, has been to Toronto to see if his sight could be restored but the specialist had to remove the eye. His many friends here sympathize with him in his loss. Mr. and Mrs. John Vice Loreburn, Sask., have been call ng on old friends here, both looking fine and 1 ke the West well. Since leaving home their younger daughter Annie who has been delicate for many years died suddenly. She was a bright cheerful girl and when living in this village was beloved by all. The news was a great shock to her parents. Their many friends here sympathize with them in their bereavement. HAMPTON Miss Bessie Crago is visiting Miss Lvra Trenouth. Mrs. N. Coles, Wheatley, is guest at her sister's, Mrs. Thos Wilcox. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. A. Martyn on the arrival of a son. Messrs. V. Welsh and H. Clark, Oshawa, Oshawa, Sundayed with friends here. Hear what. Rev. Stauffer has to say about your neighbor at Tyrone Monday, Feb. 5th. Reserve Friday evening Feb. 16, for the concert of the young people of the Ep- worth League in the Methodist Church here. Particulars later. Miss Reta Kerslake's many friends will be glad to know that she is improving nicely after an operation for throat trouble in Toronto General Hospital. Remember the Women's Institute to be held on T ursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. Niddery. Let every one help a little at this meeting for providing relief for the Belgian children. "The Best Yet" is the frequently heard "comment on the Sunday School Institute held here Thursday. Both sessions were well attended and proved very instructive instructive and he pful. Sunday Schqol workers returned to their homes realizing that better work can and will be done aftèr the consecration at the close of the evening meeting. Epworth League*tneeting Friday evening evening was presided over by Mr. Frank Cry- derman. After devotional exercises the lesson was read by Miss Mary Souch, and the topic "Citizenship" presented by Miss L. Brown. Miss Mary Katerson gave a reading bearing on the topic. B >wman- ville League is expected to visit us Friday evening when an excellent program will be presented by them. A hearty invitation invitation is extended to everybody to be present present and spend^a-social hour. The annual meetings of the Patrons and Shareholders of The Hampton Butter and Cheese Mfg Co., Ltd., were held the 20th inst. The Secretary's report showed that the Company had had a most successful year, the amount of butter being manufactured manufactured as 49,646 lbs, the value of which amounting to $15,985 39. Following are directors for the year; Messrs. J. G. Burns, W. G. Doidge, A. Hogarth, A. Peters, R. C. Scott, Geo. White and C. N. Ruse. The officers elected are R. C. Scott, President, A. Hogarth, Treasurer, and W. R. Allin, Secretary. Some improvements are now being made to the factory buildings and equipment, and the outlook for the coming coming season is most encouraging. Saturday even ng Mr. Geo. White, retiring president, president, and Mrs. White entertained the directors directors and their wives and a most enjoyable enjoyable time was spent Town Hall, Hampton, Jan. 27,1917. Regular meeting of council held this day, members all present, Reeve James Stanley presiding. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Com. from T. Brisbin, Bethany, offering to furnish cedar for $25 per 1000 ft- delivered in the Township; accepted for 10,000 feet. Com. from C P R, re W. R. Pick- ell complaint, stating that they proposed putting an 18 in. culvert under their main line and siding and would close up drain across public highway and thus restore water to its original course; Filed. Thos. Scott, Neil Smith and Donald Smith made application to build wire fence for bonus; Granted Saturday, Feb, 17, was set for meetings for the appointments of pathmasters, fenceviewers and poundkeepers. (See posters.) posters.) By-law No. 751 was read three times and signed appointing Road Commissioners Commissioners for 1917. On motion of Councillors Baker and Brent Depat -Reeve Geo. A. Stephens was appointed delegate to attend Provincial Provincial Highway Convention in Toronto on Match 1st, Reeve Stanley being appointed as a delegate from the County Council. Auditors presented their report for 1916 showing receints of $59,814 48 and expenses expenses of $57.356 20, leaving a balance on hand of $2,458 28, and uncollected taxes of $1,413.51. Adopted and ordered printed. printed. Time for collection of taxes was extended extended to February 1st, with 2% to still apply. Treasurer acknowledged receipts as follows: John Baker for rent of road allowance for 1916, $2 00. Tp. of East Whitby $24 07 for work on Boundary line. Tp. of Clarke, $26 74 for work on Boundary line. J. G. Langmaid, $2 00 for rent of road allowance for 1916. Jas. Dart, $i.oo for wood.. Orders were drawn on Treasurer:-- J. G. Langmaid, auditor $ 12 50 H. F. Osborne, " 12 50 W. R. Allin, Registration Fees, 27 20 John Reynolds, salary, 125 00 Brown Bros. Ltd, Mcp'l. Cash book, 10 00 Wm. Cowling, gravel, 1 00 Jacob Gaud, bridge cedar 4 00 Fred Page, breaking road, etc 6 50 Jas. Stark, building snow fence 2Ç 45 H. J. Werry, tile and freight for Werry, Cole, Hills, et al 136 15 H. A. Farrow, W. F. bonus 5 00 O. B. Andrus, " " " 6 00 J. W. Knapp/ " " " 13 12 K ng Edward San. for W. Francis 31 25 Théo Slèmon, reftn d sale wood lots I 00 John Elliott, office rent, 30 00 Council adjourned to Saturday, February, February, 24th at 10 a. m. W. R. Allin, Tp. Clerk. Stock-taking Sale This Is a Genuine Bargain Sale--save money by 1 securing the bargains we are now offering: 2 cases Pie Peaches, regular 25c. 15c each 4 cases French Peas, regular 18c 2 for^25c 2 cases Asparagus Tips, regular 20c, for .15c 2 cases Green French Beans, regular 18c each 2 for 25c 200 lbs Sulphur, while it lasts. -,................7 lbs for 25c I case Burnham's Clams, regular 20c .2 lbs for 25c I case Lyn Valley Asparagus, regular 25c. 15c 1 case Condensed Lye, regular 15c 3 for 25c Jelly Powders, regular 10c 4 tor 25c Soap Powder, regular 5c. ; 3 for ioc Anti Drudge, regular 10c, for g c Transparent Jelly, regular 15c for ioc Package Starch, regular ioc for g c 4 only Bissell Carpet Sweepers, regular $3.50 for $2.50 20 lbs Granulated Sugar, highest grade, for.... $1.65 4 cases Laundry Soap, regular 2 for 5c 6 for ioc 2 cases Roman Meal Nuggit's, regular ioc, for 8c Tea special, black, green or mixed, regular 40c 3 lbs for 90c 2 cases Flaked Rice, regular 5c pkg .3 pkgs for ioc Phone 65 ArtillC TâÜ, Bowmanville The Reliable Grocery House 1111111111111111111 mu » 1 11 Stand by Local Bakers Buy Bread made in Bowmanville; From Bakers who employ Bowmanville labor; Who have money invested in Bowmanville; Who spend their money in Bowmanville. Eat Tod's Bread which has been a household name for over quarter of a century. Thomas Tod Baker ând Confectioner Phone 3, Bowmanville We Guarantee Meat of Quality. When purchasing meat from us you are always ^sure of the best quality and full weight. This is the secret of our success. If you are not a regular customer of ours become one today and send in a trial order. C. M.CAWKER &Son Phone 64. Bowmanville Hampton mils I The mill has been thoroughly renovated and ! is now ready for all kinds of work. H Thanking all our customers for past patronage and soliciting a continuance of same or any new ones. J Chas. Horn, Hampton Phone 129 r 6 DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, G taduate of Royal Dental College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 6 p, m. daily except Sunday. Phone eoa House Phone oob AUCTION SALE Friday, Feb. 23rd--Mr. W. Chas. Werry, lot 25, Con. 5, Darlington, (Solina) will sell all his farm stock implements, etc. Sale at I o'clock. See bills, GEO. Jackson, auctioneer. FUNERAL DIRECTpRS L Morris & Son Moat Complete Equipment Sunday and night ".Hi promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones. 10-34 Br&nchea : ORONO HAMPTON KNIT ! KNIT !! KNIT 11! The Women's Patriotic League are appealing appealing for knitters. The need of socks is very urgent. Moire knitters are called for. Apply to Miss Clara Allen, Beech Ave., Convener of Wool Committee. Will the good ladies and girls please commence commence at once and work diligently as the boys are in great need of socks.