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we have been the best made. Detroit Vapor Stoves ggUlliggL^ work like city gas Simply light the%. burners and put your cooking on at once --just like a city gas stove. You have a hot, smokeless fire right from the start. Of all stoves thatrwe know of as long as in business we believe thé Detroit Vapor stove We invite you to call at our store to" see them and we will' give you an illustrated booklet describing these stoves in detail. RICE & CO., Opposite Post Office - - Phone 66 Our New Sanitary Optical Room We have just completed the decoration in white of our Optical Room, which has been enlarged to enable us to more accurately accurately and scientifically examine the eye. We are installing the most up-to-date and Sanitary Optical Chair and also the latest and most improved optical instruments to assist in measuring the visual defects in the eye including muscular muscular Imbalance. We guarantee absolute satisfaction. Relieve that Eyestrain Today. See our Optometrist. R. M. MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Optometrists Bowmanville, Ontario."' Nights and Sundays Phone 280 Phone 92 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 Secre tary. Lieut.-Col. W. M. Gartshore, A. M. Hunt, President. - Secretary. 2/ 31 33 36 Our Diamond Jubilee Sixty years as successful educators, with many of her sons and daughters occupying prominent positions in pulpit and in various activities of our national life, is the brilliant record of ALBERT,COLLEGE Belleville, Ontario The different classes which embrace Collegiate work, including Fourth Form and Faculty, Literature, Music--Piano, Vocal,\ Organ Organ and Violin, Expression, Art, Theology, and Physical^Cülturef are under the supervision of thoroly competent instructors. Recognizing Recognizing the demand for book-keepers and stenographers,! a trained trained accountant has been secured for our Commercial Department " CHEAPER GASOLINE Let us bum out your engine with our new carbon burners, which will give your rragine more power, hence more milage on your gas. A. W. Pickajld, The Garage Bowmanville. NEW IMPLEMENT AGENT A. W. Pickard has been appointed a ;ent for this district for the International Harvester Co^ Don't fail to see him b rfore purchasing new farm machinery or i îplements of any kind if you desire the CARS WASHED. A. "W. Pickard - has his new wash room ready for use at the Overland Garage ust 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. BOWMANVILLBr AUG. 2. 1917 .The German people entered upon this savage war .filled, with -the lust of world-conquest and animated by an insane hatred of Britain They have sung their songs of hate and fought like beasts of prey, defiling what they could not devour. With such a people in such a mood" there can be no peace. --Globe. ' ^^Tith this issue M. A. James enters upon his 40fch year as editor of The Statesman, for it was on August 1, 1878. that he became its proprietor, publisher and editor. This paper was founded in 1854 and Rev. John Climie, his son W. R. Climie and M. A. James and sons have been its only owners. We are glad to know that its editor continues to receive the confidence of its wide circle of readers. Deering & McCormick repairs'at F. O. Mason's. New and elegant voile, crepe de chene, and Georgette Crepe Blouses just opened out at Couch, Johnston &Cryderman,Ltd. We handle the famous Bayne buggies and they are good ones. See us before A CANADIAN IN CHICAGO Views of Mr. T. Yellowlees On Conditions In The Windy City. We are glad to receive the opinions of our former townsman on certain problems in the Republic to the south of us. We do not assume responsibility for the opinions of correspondents expressed in our columns, but we assume that Mr. Yellowlees Yellowlees has good authority for what he writes--Editor. He says: "It has been my privilege to spend a month's holidays in this great city with its 3,000,000 of population and one cannot but be impressed with its greatness, and the stupendous energy exhibited on every hand. Its gigantic" railway facilities, its princely homes, its magnificent business houses, all suggest wealth, enterprise and solidarity. The people themselves possess many admirable traits in character. They are always ready to meet the stranger stranger more than half way, and the first to make an advance. They brush all formalities formalities aside very easily, and the best they have is yours. They lack the caution of our Canadian people, and are prepared to take great risks in enterprises, oh short consideration and while the results are sometimes disastrous, it is wonderful how often the venture succeeds, hence the expansion, expansion, efficiency and developement in every branch of the city life. The Mayor of Chicago is at present somewhat under a cloud, because of his pro-German attitude, attitude, and is being pretty severely chastised chastised by the Press-and to all appearances merits the castigation. He refused to extend a welcome a few weeks ago to General Joffre on his visit, and it is said that Britain's representative, Mr. Balfour, refused to visit Chicago, because of this. When the Highland Regiment was in the United States recruiting and visited New York a week ago, the Mayor of that city drove in from his summer home to extend the courtesies of his city to them. But Mayor Thompson of Chicago had no welcome welcome to them here. But their reception was none the less cordial, and this visit of British soldiers, the first in over a hundred hundred years to the United States, is going to cement further the feeling of good fellowship fellowship between these two peoples and obliterate still more the lines of demark- aticn, between these two countries. The temperance question is receiving considerable attention at present in Chicago. Chicago. A movement is on foot to have a vote on prohibition taken in the spring of 1918 and the action of the United State Senate recently, it is said, will cut off af least 2,000 of the 8,000 saloons in this city, and from press reports it looks as if one of the largest liquor businesses, as well as one of thelargest wholesale liquor houses, are to be closed down. One regrets having having to say that Sunday is largely a day- of pleasure* here. Theatres, movies, and there are thousands of them, are all in operation, operation, and crowded to the doors, while the churches have scarcely a corporal's guard. As a result law is set at defiance. During my visit three bank robberies have taken place in broad daylight, and in the very heart of the business portion of the city, two of them with loss of life, and with little prospects of arrests. People entertaining pro-German sentiments here are careful as.to their utterances at present. present. About two weeks ago Judge Landis sent 127 slackers to gaol for one year each Decause of refusing to obey the law regarding regarding conscription--a lesson which was very much needed for a certain class. resident Wilson has just issued a command, command, ordering a fire circle zone around training camps, within which all liquors shall beprohibited. Evidently the experiences experiences of our British camps is bearing fruit." Thos. Yellowlees. 676 Spadina Ave., Toronto. LAWN BOWLING. A closely contested mateh for the possession possession of a gold watch chain was played played Wednesday afternoon Mr. Deyman's rink winning in the play ofiTof a tie by one shot. Players were: J. J. Mason C. B. Kent A. Mitchell James McDougall W. B. McMurtry Alex. Elliott Jas. Deyman, skip M. A. James, skip The Churches St. Paul's Presbyterian Sabbath School meets on Sunday at 10 a. m. Rev. Samuel Sellery, M. A., B. D., the new pastor will preach for the first time in the Methodist Church hej'e on Sunday at 11 a.m. Let there be a grand rally to greet him. Mrs. Knourlton will sing. Rev. H. W. Foley B. A., B. D., Brook- lin attended the course of lectures for Rural Leaders at Agricultural College, Guelph. Leaders in this special work in Canada and the United States were on the school staff. ENNISKILLEN Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cranford. Cranford. Rieetown, Sask., with théir aunt Mrs. J. A. Smith, at Mr. H. Rogers; Dr. Morton Riggs, Claresholme, Alta, Miss Jean McLaren, Ottawa, and sister from Denver at Mrs. Alexander Rigg's; Mr. and Mrs. Will Martin and daughter, Toronto, Toronto, at Mr. D. Craig's; Mr. and Mrs. Reid and family, Sask, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Thompson; Mr. Robert Robert Stevens, Gorrie, Mrs. Ggprge Stevens and family, Hampton' Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Terry, Maple Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Potter and family, Bowmanville, at Mrs. Luke Potter's; Mrs. Susie Davis has returned returned from treatment in Toronto and is staying at Mr. Arthur Summerhayes; Miss Grace Slemon with friends in the city; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brown and family, family, Wyevale, with their aunt Mrs. Jas. Stainton, and other relatives; Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Slemon left on Aug. 1st for a two weeks holidays at Algonquin Park; Miss Mary Virtue, Toronto, at home Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be adininistered at the close of the service Sunday evening Mrs. Clarence Avery, Haydon, will take the topic on Wednesday Wednesday evening Rev. and Mrs. H. Wil kinson leave next Tuesday for their holidays.... holidays.... Mr. F, W. Lee and Mrs. Elias Ashton have been indisposed Mrs. J. J. Smith is home after a pleasant visit at Peterboro and Stirling. Death has again removed another lifelong lifelong resident, Mr. Luke Potter, from our midst. Mr. Potter has been in failing health for some time, and spent somp time in the hospital a year ago. For some time past he has been suffering from Sarcoma Sarcoma and went to the city to consult a a specialist and then-a week ago entered the General Hospital, Toronto, for treatment, treatment, where he died very suddenly last Friday from stroke, while walking through the corridor. The funeral service was conducted at the home on Tuesday, July 31st by Rev. H. Wilkinson and the remains remains interred at Union Cemetery west of Oshawa. Mr. Totter was married twice, the first time to Miss Jean Tord- iff and the second time to Mrs. Stevens who with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Terry, j Maple Grove, and two sons, Wm. of Bowmanville Bowmanville and Luke of B. C.(who was unable unable to be here), survive him. Mrs. Fred Griffin, Union, is a sister. Mr. Potter has been a familiar "figure around here for 72 years, and tho' losing ah arm a good many years ago has always been a handy worker. The wife and family have our sympathy. OBITUARY An Appreciation of Miss Ettie Jamieson.' It is with deep sorrow that we come to realize that the pilgrimage of Miss Ettie Jamieson on this earth is over. Of a frail physique, life was always more or less a struggle but she was spared to be a faithful daughter in the home, during a trying illness and death of her father and devoted companion and chum to her hist. James Bennett still keeps repairs. I buying. A. W. Pickard, The Garage Bow manville. LIGHTNING FIRES. The Ontario Government Public Service Service Bulletin states that from JanTtst, 1917, to May 1st, 1917, 147 barns with a loss of $181,491.00 have been burned, the cause being lightning, and adds that "After careful inquiries and special investigation the Fire Marshall states definitely that in no instance has lightning caused fire to a barn which was equipped with lightning rods." This is not mere chance as the statistics of all the insurance companies prove the same fact viz that buildings properly équipped with protection are immune from the destructive power of lightning. At the request of ' several of the insurance insurance companies which I represent and after careful inquiry and indisputable proof of the efficiency of the system, I have secured secured from the Dodds & Struthers Co. 'a complete stock of their best equipment and have arranged with one of ? their experts experts to install the same as required. This company of whom Prof. West Dodd one of the world's leading electricians is the head, stands first and foremost in this line and has a reputation and standing that shonld and does command confidence. A positive guaranteed is given with each job and continuous inspection and oversight to warrant the efficiency. / We will stand behind this guarantee personally and will be pleased-to discuss the matter fully with anyone interested. To quote again from the goverment bulletin "In these times of great necessity these losses are. scandalous because so easily prevented." All our Insurance Companies give reduced-rates reduced-rates for insurance if buildings are rodded by the Dodd & Struthers system. j J Mason. Bowmanville, Phone 50. loved mother who left her just three short years ago. Since that time, on account of ill health, and no doubt many a lonely hour, life has seemed even more arduous, but with a brave, cheerful spirit she faced duty, doing her utmost to help others in every way possible, until seven weeks ago she was smitten yrith typhoid fever. During this trying period every attention was given her by her sisters and brothers, as well as doctor and nurses in Bowmanville Hospital. But for Ettie the battle has been fought, the victory won and she is now "At Rest" from all pain and sorrow and anxiety Early in life she realized that life was not complete without the surrender of herself to her Christ and she was ever found ready to assist in Epworth League and Sunday School while many a sick one has been cheered because Ettie dropped in* with a lovely bouquet of flowers and a bright, happy face. She had a large circle of friends which was evidenced by the numbers numbers who gathered to pay their last tribute on Sunday July 29th at the home Tyrone. Rev. J. E. Beckel spoke very fittingly of her life's devotion to her loved ones and to the community at large. She was a dear lover of flowers and loving friends ministered to her, not only in her illness but in loving memory sprays were sent from Tyrone Epworth League, .Sunday School and "Win One" Class,-Mr. and Mrs. W. Moore, Mrs. A. Pennington, Mrs. Short, The Misses Short, wreaths from Mr. and Mrs. D. Grigg and Mrs. J. J. Mutton Mutton and Misses Jane and Ruth Grigg; bouquets from Mrs. James Curtis, Miss Maude Virtue, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. H. Collacott. The bearers were Messrs. John and Albert Hills, Lome and Garnet McCoy. McCoy. She leaves to mourn her loss four brothers--George in Vancouver, Levi in Thorold, Dr. Dave, Arcadia, Mich., and Will, Seattle, Washington, and one sister, Mrs. Kelly, Montreal. Hot fr- AT The West End House Sale will last 10 days. Prices in all lines of goods are advancing all the time and most of the prices quoted below are less than present Wholesale Cost. Ladies' Middies Ladies' Fine Middies, plain white and assorted assorted trimmed, reg $1.00, $1.25, for 89c Regular $1.50 and $1.75, sale price $1.25 Regular $2.00 to $2.50, sale price $1.79 Regular $2.75 and $3.00, sale price $2.45" White Skirts 18 fine Repp White Skirts, regular $1.75 to $2.00, sale price $1.39 8 fine Pique White Skirts, regular $2.50 and $2.75, sale price $1.95 6 fine Pique. White Skirts, regular $3.00 and $3.50, sale price ....$2.45 7 Skirts, awning stripes, $2.00 and $2.25, sale price.. $1.69 Children's fine Middies, plain white and color trimmed, reg 75c and 85c, for..,65c Children's Wash Dresses, assorted sizes, $1.50 quality for $1.18, $1.00 for. ...79c 50c quality for 39c Children's Skirts, sizes 8, 10, 12 yrs for $1.18 Fine selection Women's House Dresses, sizes sizes 34 to 44, special $1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00 Women's Fancy Colored and White Voile Dresses, $4.50 and $5.00 quality, quality, sale price $3.90 Regular $5.50 and 6.00, sale price, <$4.45 Ladies' Hosiery 25 doz fine black Cotton Hose 19c 14 doz fine White Hose, silk boot, manufacturers'seconds, manufacturers'seconds, sale price 39c lo^doz Cotton Stockings, assorted colors, sale price 22c pr Fancy Collars 50c All our 25c and 35c kinds, 19c each, and 60c kinds, 39c each. 8 dozen only corsets, assorted qualities, all sizes with lot, regular $1,00 and $1,25, for 79c Men and Boys' Specials Boys' Cotton Jerseys, white and colored, reg 35c and 40c quality, sale price 29c, 5 dozen Boys' Shirts and Blouses, special 50c each. Some of these shirts are worth 90c, 8 dozen Men's Balbriggan Underwear, special special 75c a suit. 25 dozen Men's fine Cashmere and Cotton Socks, reg 35c and 40c quality, 28c pair. 35 pairs Men's White Duck and Khaki Trousers, sale price $1.35 pair. A good selection of Children's and Women's Women's White Canvas Boots, Shoes and Slippers, (leather soles) 20% discount. 12 only Fibre Suitcases, 23x26, sale price $1.45 each. Our Grocery Department is showing a choice lot of all the finest Fruits and Vegetables fresh from the growers at low prices. Give us a trial. McMurtry Si Co. Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville Harvest mitts at old prices at F. O. Mason's. - Men's and Boys' Ready-to-Wear Suits and Rain Coats in all sizes and qualities at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's Limited. Limited. No better value anywhere. FALL FAIRS. Bowmanville, Sept .18-19 Oshawa September ' 10-12 Beaverton, Sept ....../ 24-26 Cobourg, August .24-25 Lindsay, Sept 20-22 Markham, October 7 3-5 Port Perry, Sept, 13-1$ Port Hope, Octobe^r 2-3 Orono, September.7 ..... .27-28 QUALITY is never questioned Mr. and "Mrs. Roy Heddon are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hardy, Ontario-st. J This will appeal to all exacting customers, those who demand the best, for it embodies every quality of fine shoe-making. Fred Knox, Phone 120 - ° King-st DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST. Graduate of Royal Dental CoUege, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, BowmanvUle, OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. xn> to 6 p. m. dally except Sunday. Phone 90a House Phone 90b If We Prepare the Roast j ready to put in the qven you may be sure you are in for the finest meat treat you ever had. The meat I'will be tender, juicy and so finely flavored that you will be sorryjy.ou didn'trbuy a larger piece. _And the fact that it cost you no more than you have been paying for ordinary meat will add to your enjoym ent. C. M. CAWKER &Son Phone 64, Bowmanville FUNERAL DIRECTORS ^ L. Morris & Son Moat Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches: " ORONO HAMPTON 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. 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