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MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Optometrists Bowmanville, Ontario. Phone 92 Nights and Sundays Phone 280 Western Fair London, Canada September 7 to 15, 1917 1867--"A Half Century of Success"--1917 The Great Agricultural Exhibition of Western Ontario $32,000.00 in Prizes and Attractions A very interesting Program, including Military and other features--Twice Daily. FIREWORKS EACH NIGHT TWO SPEED EVENTS DAILY REDUCED RAILWAY RATES Prize Lists, Entry Forms, and all information from the Secretary. Lieut.-Col. W. M. Gartshore, A. M. Hunt, President. Secretary. 27 3i 33 36 BOWMAJTVILLB. JULY S. 1817 JUNE WEDDINGS. Hanna- À pleasing event -Dickie. ^ y.™»* took place at the îome of Mr. and Mrs. John Dickie, Nest- eton, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27th, whea-their youngest daughter, Miss Esther Annetta Pearl, and Mr. Arthur Henry Hanna, of Cartwright, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the ceremony icing performed by Rev. John S. Dobbin, Owen Sound. Several relatives and friends of the contracting parties were jresent to witness the ceremony and to wish them a long, useful a happy life. The bride was gowned in Copenhagen blue chiffon tafetta silk and was wearing a white panama hat with veil. She car- ried a bouquet of bridal roses, sweet peas and maiden hair ferns and entered the parlor on the arm of her father, who gave her away. The young couple were unattended. unattended. After the ceremony the party entered the dining-room, where a dejeuuer was spread. The bridegroom s gift to the bride was a beautiful necklace set with pearls. The bride received many useful and costly presents. The young couple left on a trip to Oshawa, Toronto and Hamilton. Cooper--W 000. A very pretty wedding was celebratec at the home of Mrs. James Wood, Orono, on Wednesday. June 27th, when her youngest daughter, Edith Maud, was un ited in holy matrimony with Mr. Percj G. Cooper of Oshawa. The day was a perfect one for such a happy occasion and Nature looked her very prettiest Some 30 guests were present. The cere, mony was performed in the parlor of the home, which was decorated with lilies, ferns and snowballs and was conducted by Rev. R. A. Delve, Gourtice. The bride was attired in corn-flower blue taffe ta silk, trimmed with blue silk net, em broidered in silver, carrying a shower bouquet of carnations and asparagus ferns and looked most charming. She also wore the groom's gift, a sunburst o: pearls and WuS given, away by her brother Mr. Fred Wood. The wedding march was played by Miss Katie Cochrane o Kirby, to whom the groom gave a pear broach The young couple 'werè unattended. unattended. After congratulations and the_sign- ing of the register, the guests sat down to a sumptuous dejenuer. The presents received received were beautiful and valuable, testifying testifying to the popularity of the bride. Her girl friends presented her with a cut- glass water set, and mirror centrepiece. After the photographing of the party, and a pleasant. time in social converse, the young couple, amid showers of confetti, left on the C. N. R. for Toronto anc Hamilton, the bride travelling in a navy blue serge suit with hat to match. Their many friends join in heartiest congratulations congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous voyage on life's matrimonia sea. OSBORNE PICNIC. "Cedar Glen Farm", the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Osborne, town line Clarke, was gay with flags and bunting in honor of the annual gathering of the^ Osborne family at their annual picnic on Monday July 2. About 140 persons were present and the afternoon was most pleasantly spent in games, music anc contests, after which a supper was servec that was r a credit to the ladies who pre pared the feast of good things and one which was thoroly enjoyed by everyone present. Among the relatives present from a distance were: Mr. andMrs. Lewis Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Woolridge, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Osborne, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Moase and Mrs. Moase, Sr., Sonya Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Osborne and Messrs Frank, Norman, Norman, George and Miss Nellie Osborne, Newmarket; Mrs. T* Keat, Miss Frances Bragg, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Will Allin, Lome and Muriel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborne, Mrs, Rd. Osborne and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crago, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crago, Master Jack Somers, Toronto, Mrs. Will Haskett, Ottawa; Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Shaver, Mrs. Pope and Miss Esther Pope, Newcastle. The Churches Rev. W. T. Wickett preached a very eloquent sermon to Fraserville L. O L. ! SIo. 49 Sunday week. Rev. J. E.'Fending, Newcastle, relieved Canon Allen at the services in the parish at Millbrook, recently. Reserve the date, Wednesday, July 2Sth :"or annual picnic of Bowmanville Dis- :rict Epworth League at Hampton. 2 wk Rev. J. W. Totten who has had charge of the work on Cartwright circuit during the past year, has returned to his home in Tottenham. Rev. Dr. Crews will preach in _ Methodist Methodist Church next Sunday, morning and evening, subjects:. 11 a.m. "Two representative representative men;" 7 P*™* "Who Lies? Special music under direction of Prof. Laugher. All strangers heartily welcome. welcome. Church of Christ Sunday looked very pretty with flowers and _ flags. Pastor Weisman gave two appropiate addresses. Miss Jennie Merchant sang very sweetly "Onward Christian Soldiers," Next Sunday's Sunday's subjects: "The Bible its Own Interpreter" Interpreter" at 11 a.m. and "Conversion of Saul of Tarsus." at 7 p.m. Visitors always always welcome. Mr. W. L. Payne K. G, Colborne, sends us a sketch of "Methodism in Colborne" which he prepared and ris- very interesting. interesting. He truthfully remarks that there should be a vault for every church where the books and papers could be kept so as to be available at all times. It is desirable desirable that all church papers should be preserved. How many churches have such a receptacle in which to preserve the official records of the. circuit. The program given by the Girls' morning morning Hour Tuesday evening in the Methodist Methodist Sünday School-room was enjoyed by all present. Mr. P. C. Trebilcock presided. presided. After singing and prayer the program was introduced by a chorus by the girls and recital of the Beatitudes. Recitations were given by Ada- Jack- man, Sicily Laugher, Helen Richards, Florence Laugher, Dorothy Squires and Frances Worden. The dialogue, What they do in China, The Little Lazy Cloud and Trials of a School Teacher were all quite interesting. Piano solos were given by Misses lone Quinn and Viola Brown, vocal solo by Miss Janie Mason and violin cello and piano trio by Misses Violet, Rhea and Doris Deyman. Several choruses choruses were sung by the girls led by Miss Reta R. Cole at the piano. The National Anthem closed the program. CARS WASHED. A. "W. Pickard has his new wash room ready for use at the Overland Garage just south of the Post Office. Cars washed at reasonable prices. White Rose Gasoline Gasoline sold at lowest price. Give him a call for repairs day or night. Ermine scarf lost in town Sunday. _ The owner will be very grateful to have it returned returned either to Mrs. John Grigg or THE Statesman office. July issue of Rod and Gun in Canada js a good number to tuck into the grip of the sportsman or tourist on vacation bent. Glance at,the list of contents: "With the Maskinonge and the Shark: Two Opening Days", by Bonnycastle Dale; "Tu-hoo" by Wm. McMillan; "Trout" Fishing in Northern Northern Ontario" by C. W. Young; "The Beloved Beloved Vagabond" by Edward M. Towler; "The Last Trip Ashore" by F. V. Williams, Williams, etc. Well maintained departments are devoted to Guns and Ammunition, Fishing Notes, Kennel and Trap-shooting. W. J. Taylor, Ltd., Woodstock, Ont., publish this representative Canadian sportsman's magazine. j. F urnished house to rent--seven rooms, bath, electric light, piano, available July 1st for summer months. Apply to Norman S. B. James, Bowmanville. 25-tf TWINE NOTICE TO FARMERS H ouse for sale in crsHAWA-Good six- roomed brick house and double lot, with frniu trees, gas and water, situated in north part of town, within five minutes' walk of factories, as this property is vacant at present and l am leaving leaving town this fall, I will sacrifice this place for less price than it would cost to build, not saying anything about the double lots If you want a good home at a bargain see this at once, as there are a number of tenants waiting and I do not wish to keep it vacant. For narticnlars and inspection inspection see D. E. IANSON, 6 Bond-st. W., Oshawa, P.O.Box 836. 26 ' lw * Twine and Rope, as everyone should know, has advanced to-a high record. .The crop in Ontarioirom present indications indications is going to be heavy and down. Twine is scarce, in fact the dealers have been refusing orders tor some time past. The price advanced four cents a lb. last week and rope advanced fifty per cent. I have been offered a price of two cents a pound advance before ever touching my twine and from now to July 15th will sell new twine at the first scheduled price and from then on will charge a price according to the scheduled market price. Buy now and save money. F. O. Mason. Solly Solowitch 10 Brown St. Phone 285. Bowmanville Is opening a market in. Bowmanville Bowmanville on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week when he will buy all kinds of Poultry. Eggs and Sweet Butter paying lc per dozen more on eggs and 2c per lb more on poultry fh*n on other days. Market days he will pay 25c per lb for Poultry. He will pay the following prices tor junk:-- Wrought Iron and Stove Plate 8 per 100 lbs 60c Iron " " 76c per lb 2c " "6c and Lea3, highest prices. Brantford Roofing at F. O. Mason's, j Farmers if you require new sections or guards for your reapers and mowers, phone 145 and Mason & Dale Hardware : will supply you. Fall Term from August 27th LjJOTT Yonge and Charles . Streets, Toronto Is unquestionably one of Canada's best commercial schools. The demand for our graduates is far beyond our supply. Prompt assistance to get positions positions is assured all of our students who become competent. Write today for our handsome catalogue. It contains fall information. W. J. Elliott, Principal. PAINT. Paint also advanced last week again and as long as my stock of Maple Leaf goods last -will sell at thé old prices. Maple Leaf paint, by the unsolicited custom custom I have had from customers and painters and from the report they give me is without doubt the best bodied and easiest easiest flowing paint sold to-day, _ Guaranteed Guaranteed pure and money refunded if not entirely entirely satisfactory. Many customers have found that they did not require near as much Maple Leaf paint as they had formerly formerly used of other paints. The body is there. Phone 131 F. O. MASON, Bowmanville. BUGGIES Get your new Buggy at Brown & Bennett's, agents for Reliable Conboy Carriages. Brown & Bennett, Bowmanville. 21-2w A Leader Quiet, genteel, slender-- this new model is fashioned - to fit the foot with snug comfort. It will stand up under hard wear without losing its aristocratic and good-looking lines. Fred Knox, Phone 120 - King-st Summer Is Here We^are^now showing a very complete stock of < «•New Summer Goods for Ladies, Men < T and Children* Blouses In White and Colored Violes, Crepes and Muslins, $1.00, 1,25, 1.50, 1.75 2.00, to 4,50 each Middys A very complete range of middys in plain white and fancy stripes, 75c, $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, L76 tor 2.50 each Skirts Wash skirts in drills, ducks, piques, and fancy stripes, $1.00 to $3 00 each. Underskirts and Underwaists A splendid selection at veyy reasonable prices. 30 dozen ladies fine black cotton stockings, special, 19c pair 20 dozen ladies fine undervests, special lgc and 19c each I5 dozen ladies fine white silk hose, special 49c pair Mên's Shirts We have the best range of men's shirts in all sty les that we have ever shown Shirts with soft cuffs (some with collars to match) 75c to $2.00 Silk shirts in white and fancy patterns, $5.00 to $6.00 each Sport shirts in white and fancy, $1.00, $1.25, and $1.75 each Straw Hats Now is the season for straws, we have a good choice, 50c $5.00, each Palm Beach Suits Twentieth Century make in the new Palm Beach shades, pinch back, two piece suits, $15.00 each McMurtry 6fc Co. Ltd. The Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, Graduate of Royal Dental College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE-HOURS: 6 a.m. to 6 p. m. daily except Sunday. House Phone 90b Phone 90s We Guarantee Meat of Quality. When purchasing meat from ns 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 FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Moat Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : ORONO HAMPTON Phone 64 Bowmanville Stationery "Grecian", a newly boxed Stationery, Stationery, light weight paper and envelopes. envelopes. Grecian is a writing paper of superior quality^ 24 sheets and 24 envelopes boxed complete, 35c. WE SELL FARM IMPLEMENTS F. O. Mason Bowmanville, Ont. Light, breezy stories for men and women 35c by the following well-known authors.--Rex authors.--Rex Beach, Edward Stuart White, Gene Stratton Porter, Kate Douglas Wiggin. W. T. ALLEN, "BIG 20" - BOWMANVILLE John J. Mason BOWMANVILLE Insurance and Real Estate Agency Personal, careful and competent attention given to all business entrusted to us. Fire, Life, Accident, Sickness, Automobile, Hail, Wind, Livestock, Livestock, or any other form of Insurance. List your property with us for sale or to rent. _We have a waiting list of prospective purchasers and tenants. Rents collected and properly looked looked after for non-resident owners. John J. Mason Insurance and Real Estate Successor to. the late Harry Cann.