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"• 1 !M:-Ï ,| --:*'Î •'** 1 !B-S3BJ-SWÏ "V J LOOK and ' Better Bargains Than ever at BLAKE'S & Friday November Saturday 9th Sc lOth. Be sure and see the list beforé yôu buy your supplies as everything everything is advancing, and see our WINDOW display of thé different different articles. Home? A Place To Live In. If your are building a new HOME, or remodelling remodelling your old one Remember That We have all the materials required in the shape of Dressed and Undressed Lumber in Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and British Columbia Fir Flooring, Siding, Ceiling and Wainscot. Birch, Maple and Oak Flooring, tongued* and grooved, and end matched. Doors, Sash, Mouldings, outside and inside trim. Also Lath, Shingles, Galvanized Ridge -Cap and Valley, Beaver Board. Specialties Asbestoslate Shingles and Siding, and Linabestos Wallboard, a sanitary and absolutely fireproof s] substitute for Lath and Plaster. We are also Headquarters for Portland Cement, Salt in barrel and bag. Baled Hay and Straw, - Oats and other Grains. Scrapton Coal. Cannel and Steam Coal, Charcoal, Hard ancbSoft Wood always in stock. Prices Reasonable and Good Service Guaranteed. V McClellan King Streét East Phone 15. Limited - Bowmanville House 228 or 274 25-13W Local and Otherwise Miss Gladys J. Jackson, M. E., Newcastle. Newcastle. spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. James Courtice. Miss Jackson has just returned from a pleasant month's visit with her uncle, Mr. E. R. Jackson, West- mount, Montreal, Que. Rod and Gun for November contains many stories and articles of particular interest to the lover of out-door life and sportsmen generally. There are many more stories devoted to Fishing, Guns and Ammunition, Kennel, Along the Trap Line, ëtc. Published by W. J. Taylor, -Ltd., Woodstock, OnL- The Women's Patriotic League desire to thank very cordially every one who so kindly contributed and helped with the soldiers Christmas boxes, 6 cases were packed and sent overseas I case containing containing jam addressed to the three nursing sisters who went from here, the other 5 case^ were filled-.with individual parcels, each containing the following articles I pair socks, J handkerchief, I towel, I pk cigarettes, I pk gum, 2 bars chocolate, I tin prepared-barley, soap and perfume. About 214 parcels in all. 'Pte. Albert Cox spent Sunday at Mr. D. Fice's. - . ' ■ Miss Myrtle Finley is with her mother at Lindsay- Mr. James Bishop, OsHawa, auctioneer, has been ill. Miss Irma Babcock is visiting with relatives in Belleville. Irish Cobbler has been officially declared the best eerly potato. w _ Mr. E. Reid, Toronto, spent Sunday at his father's Mr. John Reid. Mrs. F. D. McKay has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Thos. Sherin. Miss Eva Sanders recently visited at Mr. Bert GJaspell's, Taunton, Me. Harry Tisdale, Kingston, visited at Mrs. W. Booth's over Sunday. Miss Greta M. Wickett spent Sunday with Miss Vera Irwin in Port Hope. - Mrs. Grace Davis, Woodstock, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Mayer, sr. Canadians should read The Canadian Magazine for November. It's real good. Thursday's snow storm gave us our Squaw Winter. Now for Indian Summer. Mr. and JMrs. John McClellan, Calgary, Alta., are visiting his father, Mr. John McClellan. Mrs. S. J. Harris, Oshawa, and Mrs. W. H. Jackson, Newcastle, visited their sister, Mrs. James Courtice. Lieut. Norman Brav, Enfield, of the Royal Flying Corps, Deseronto, has gone to Texas with his corps. Rev. H. W..Foley, B. A., B. D., Brook- lin, was in town Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foley. T. B. Tinning, Toronto, travelling passenger agent of Canadian Pacific Railway, was in town recently, A rich musical treat is in store for all who attend the Bowmanville Symphony Orchestra Concert on Tuesday Nov. 13. "Farmers you have a fine choice Grade milch cows at Geo. A. Stephens' sale on Wednesday Nov. 15. See bills. International Live Stock Exposition will be held at Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Chicago, 111., from Dec. I to 8. B. H. Heide, Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wooldridge motored motored from Lindsay and spent the weekend weekend at Mr. J. Frank Osborne's, "Cedar Glen" farm. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pollard, daughter Ellen, and son Glen, Oshawa, spent Sunday Sunday with his uncle, Mr. S. Pollard, Registrar, Miss Lizzie Cann has returned to 5 2 Roxboro-st., West, Toronto, after a pleasant visit with friends in Bowmanville and Oshawa. Dont miss the grand musical treat in Methodist Church Nov. I3. It will be one of the best concerts yet given by Bowmanville Bowmanville talent. Lance Corporal Albert Parker who went overseas with the 21st Batt., has returned returned and is spending a few days with his wife before going to Kingston. Gunner Percy Lawrie of the 64th. Battery C.F. A., Guelph, was here Sunday visiting his uncle, Mr. John N. Lawrie. He expects to go.overseas shortly. ~ Mr. Geo. A. Stephens, Salem, is having a large stock sale on Wednesday Nov. 14. He is offering over 4° head of cattle, sheep, horses, etc. Grand opportunity to buy good milch cows. In response to an appeal for the needy in France, the Woman's Patriotic Society are calling for donations of old linen, or soft cottons of any kind, Please send to Miss Bleakley this week. The November Executive meeting of Durham Old Boys' Association will be held on Tuesday 13th inst. at 8 p.m. at the residence of Mr. S. R. Wickett, 124 Isabella st., Toronto. Visitors in the city from the Homeland of Durham are cordially cordially invited. It is a long time since this town was favored by an address from Rev. S. T. Bartlett. Young folk from town and country should hear him at the League Anniversary services in the Methodist Church next Sunday. Great preparations are being made fo£. the grand musical concert in the Methodist Methodist Church Tuesday, Nov. 13. Plan of church opens at F. R. Kerslake's drug store at 10 a.m. Thursday.. Mrs. (Capt.); Gerald C. Bonnvcastle and daughter, Dorothy, have returned from England and are with Mrs. Bonnycastle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Kent, Camp- bellford, prior to going to their home in Bowmanville.--Herald. Mrs. John Yellowlees, who has been spending the past two months with her" sister, Mrs. H. Gale, Colborne, has returned returned to her home in Ninette, Man. Mr. and Mrs. Gate accompanied her as far as Toronto and spent a few days with friends there. Pte. Robert Steele, Blackstock, who went overseas with the 136th Batt. and has been in France six months is home suffering from trench feet. He was in town Monday guest of Mr. Herbert L. Van Nest and looks the picture of health. His brother was kilted somewhere in France. The women and girls of the^ patriotic organizations are joining hand in hand to make the Patriotic Fair to be held on December 12 a huge success; Help them attain their object by being on hand with all your friends and make the attendance a record one in the interest of soldier comforts. Particulars later. Mrs. John Wright, Liberty-st., received word this week from her sister r Mrs. J. T. Gould, Oshawa, that the latter's only son, Driver Norman S. McCrimmon died on Oct. 25th of wounds, at a casualty clearing clearing station, somewhere in France. Npr- man was well known in this town having lived here most of his life. He enlisted first with a western battalion but later was transferred to the Cobourg Heavy Battery and went overseas with the second draft, -- All who can possibly do so should attend the lecture in the Assembly Room of the High School on Friday next at 8 p. m. Principal Ross who is to give this lecture on- Forestry was Secretary of thé Canàdian Forestry Association for two years, lecturer lecturer on Forestry in Toronto Univers: ty for seven years arid Consulting Forester for the Canadian Pacific for four years, and is therefore well qualified to give a most interestingjlescriptiotf of the work of this Association. The lecture will be made much more interesting by the slides illustrating the speaker's words. The Churches Cambray Methodists arid Presbyterians have united their services. - Oshawa is to have a>Chautauqua in .July or Augustof 1918. Suppose they need it. ~ ■ King-st Methodist Leaguers, Oshawa, recently visited Zion, and had an enjoyable enjoyable time. Rev. D. W. Best, Toronto, is being inducted inducted as pastor of St. Paul's Church here to-day [Thursday). Rev. A. H.Going, Lindsay, preached Missionary sermons Sunday in Trinity Methodist Church, Napanee. Rev. Victor Walker, son of Mri and Mrs. J. H. Walker, Port Hope, has accepted accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church, Bethany. -- Rev. M. P. McDonald, editor of the Presbyterian, Toronto, will preach anniversary anniversary sermons in St. Paul's Church, Port Hope, Sunday Nov. 18. Services marking the sixtyrfirst anniversary anniversary of the congregation of Port Perry Presbyterian Church, will be held November November II, conducted by Rev. G. Gomm, Blackstock. Rev. S. T. Bartlett, General Secretary of Epworth Leagues, will" conduct anniversary anniversary services in-- the interest of the League in the Methodist Church next Sunday. All young people should hear him. Mrs. (Rev.) Wm. Haig was presented with a silver biscuit jar bv members of the Presbyterian Mission Band before leaving Columbus for the Goforth farm south of Brooklin. Bowmanville Symphony Orchestra concert--30 instruments--Tuesday Nov. 13 in Methodist Church. Organ selections, solos, recitations, etc. Admission 25c. Reserved seats 35c at Kerslake's. Friends of Rev. H. T. Lewis, B. A., who was unfortunately compelled to relinquish his work at Zion Church, Moose Jaw, Sask., will be interested in learning that he is now at Battle Creek Sanatorium Mich., and is steadily im- of proving in health.-- Christian Guardian. Rev Mr. Lewis was' a former pastor of Simcoe-st Methodist Church, Oshawa. The public induction service of Rev. D. W. Best, B. A., of Toronto, into the pastoral charge of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Bowmanville, will be held on Thursday Nov. 8th at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Marsh, Pickering, will preach the sermon; Rev. J. W. Rae, Newcastle, will address the people; and Rev. G. Gomm, Enniskillen, Enniskillen, will address the pastor. All citizens will be cordially welcome. Leaguers, you are invited to the District District Convention at Blackstock on Thursday Thursday November 15. Three sessions opening opening at 10 a.m. Subjects to be discussed: "How to get Leaguers to work;" "How to get Leaguers interested in Missions"; Letters from China; Report of Summer School; "Citizenship"; Round Table Conference Conference and other interesting features. .Let every League be represented. Programs Programs have been sent to every League. Get your questions ready. 15c will be charged for meals to help defray - expenses. expenses. A very interesting Epworth League service was held in .the Methodist Church Monday evening, the topic "The Master's Self-restraint" being well given by Miss Florence Rickard. President C. C. Laugher was in the chair. Rev. Samuel Sellery opened the meeting with prayer, Miss Marion Worden read the scripture lesson. The musical part of the program consisted of . vocal solos nicely sung by Miss Lena Hamley and Miss Ethel L. Van Nest, accompanied by Miss Kathleen Knight each being suited to the Consecration Consecration service. Roll Call bv the Secretary, Miss Elva B. Bragg, was well responded to. League service is withdrawn for Monday night next. A very interesting session of the Methodist Sabbath School was held on the World's Temperance Sunday Nov.4. After the classes had discussed the lesson for. the day, an excellent program was given under direction of the Temperance Temperance Secretary, Mrs. W. B. Pinch. Miss lone Quinn rendered a piano solo "The Chimes" very prettily; Miss Elizabeth Painton sang the favorite solo "Have Courage My Boy to Say No," the school joining heartily in the chorus. A dialogue entitled "For Our Country's Sake" was ted by Miss- Mildred Pinch and nicely answered by Misses Frances Worden, Catherine Pinch, lone Quinn and Ruth Grigg respectively, as Cleanliness, Tem- Fresh Air and Exercise. TEA ROOM MENU Saturday, November ioth, 1917 Beefsteak .pie Mashed potatoes V. Creamed peas ■ J-30C Pickles Bread and butter Caramel pudding and whipped rream 10c Côeoanut pie 5 c ' Cake 5c Tea or coffee 5c Notices of Births SO cents; Marriages SO cents ; Deaths, 80 cents, each Insertion. When funeral cards are printed at this office, insertion free. BIRTHS. > Bell--At Kendal,. Oct. 29tb, to Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bell, a son. Henning--In Bowmanville, - Nov. 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Henning, a son. Hayes--In -Columbus, Oct. 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hayes, a daughter. Hughes--In Bowmanville, Nov. 1st, to Mr. arifl Mrs. Geo. W. Hughes, a daughter. Montgomery--In Darlington, Oct. 22nd to Mr. and Sirs. John Montgomery, a daughter. Nicholls-- At Niagara Falls, Nov. 2, to Lient', and Mrs. W. Hardy Nicholls, a daughter. Millson--At Solina, Oct. 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Millson, a daughter (Mary Marguerite). Bellman--In Bowmanville Hospital, Oct. 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. Merkley Bellman, Cedardale, a son. MARRIAGES Real--Gibb--In Simcoe-st., Methodist Church. Oshawa, by Rev. John Garbntt, ' October 31, Miss Cora Beatrice Gibb of Oshawa (recently organist of the Port Perry Methodist Church) to Mr. J. Wesley Real. Greenbank. Kirby--Burns--On Oct. 31, by the father of the bride, Olive Evelyn, younger daughter of Rev. Dr. Robert and Mrs. Burns, 21 Simpson Aye., Toronto, to Mr. Luther H. Kirby, B. A., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kirby, Oshawa.* Hocken--Franklin--On October 17, at the Methodist Parsonge, Prince Albert, by Rev. J. W. Banner, Miss Mabel Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Frank Franklin and Mr. Harold Hocken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hocken, Shirley. Knight--Skuce--At St. John's Church, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Oct. 31, by Rev. W. F. Wrixon, the Rev. Percival Newman Knight son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Knight, of Boscombe, England, and Letitia Jane Skuce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Riley, Wilberforce. Spades and Shovels at F. O. Mason's. Brantford Asphalt Roofing at E; O. Mason's. Animal and Chicken Regulators at F.O. Mason's. The Fireco Range is a great fuel saver, good baker and splendid heater. JSee it at Mason & Date's Hardware. Phone 145. Stoves at F. O. Mason's. • "1900 Gravity Washers" at F. O. Mason's. Members in last House of Commonsv numbered 221 ; in the next 234. You are asked to save Fireco Range at Mason & ware. Phone 145. coal. Get a Date's HarcL- DEATHS Bell--At Kendal, Oct. "27th, infant a on of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bell. Andrews--In Clarke, Nov. 1st, William Andrews, Andrews, aged 86 years. GAMSBY-^At Ingersoll, Oct. 26th, Josephine Gamsby aged 70 years. . Sister of Mr. A. A. Gamsby, Orono. Brock--At 21 Queen's Park, Toronto, Nov. 1st, William Rees Brock, Esq., in his 82nd year. Uncle of Misa Fairbairn, Bowmanville. Carman--On Saturday, Nov. 3, at his residence 42 Murray street, Toronto, Rev. Albert Carman, D. D., general superintendent emeritus of the Methodist Church, Canada, in his eighty-third year. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Annie Elizabeth Freeman, Freeman, beloved wife of Frederick Densem, who departed departed this life Nov. 9th, 1909. In a near and silent grave yard Where the trees their branches wave Lies a dear and loving mother In her cold and silent grave. The flowers we lay upon the grave - May wither and decay But the love for her who sleeps beneath Will never fade away. Husband and Family. E. R, BOUNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., 1b Granite and Marble. Bowmanville. Ontario. perance, PERSONAL Dr. Olive Cote and Dr. Alao Cote, son and daughter of Mr. N.- N. Cote of Winnipeg, Man., graduated this last June from North Western University Dental School, Chicago, 111. Dr. Olive Cote, Winnipeg's first woman dentist,is already practicing her profession in Winnipeg having taken charge of her brother's practice -- Captain Lynn Cote, having joined 'thé Canadian Dental Corps. Dr. Alan Cote has made a rather slow recovery from a serious-attack of pleurisy and perecarditis, which kept him in a Chicago hospital for six weeks. He, too, intends lo practice in Winnipeg and plans to op.en his office about the end of September. September. Dr. Olive L. and Dr. Allan Cote are niece and nephew of Mrs. L- A. Tole and Mrs. John Percy, - Bowmanville, and Messrs. W. R. and A. E. Clemens, Tyrone - THE VICTORY LOAN f~!Keen interest is being shown in the fourth Canadian War Loan; _ Canadians Canadians of all classes are of one mind, as to the winnipg of the war. _ It must be done and Canada must do her full share in supplying men and money Government requires for this loan $150,000,000 for. which she is to pay 5J per cent half yearly. It is the imperative imperative duty of every citizen, male and female, to'contribute his and her part to the successful flotation of this new loan. Canada, cannot afford to have this loan under-subserfbed and no individual can afford to fail in the performance of such part as he may be able to take. Let everyone push, and let everyone pay, and the result will be indeed a Victory Loan, and will give heart to the men -m charge of Canadian affairs, but more still, to the men who are in'the thick of-the fight and looking- to us at home to stand firmly and solidly behind them. This is every Canadian's - business--may none of .us fail. " 'Lest We Forget' 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 ■tOR SALE--Bay horse, Harness and Waggon. r< H. Gent, King's farm at lake, Bowmanville. 1 ' 43-2 w-lt «îrANTED- 2 dining room girls for Bowman wV House. Good wages and steady employ- * * ment. S. D. Ross, Manager. 44t «11ANTED -- Middle-aged woman for general W housework. Apply to Jacob Gadd, R.R. 1, * " Bowmanville. Phone 237rl-l. 44t pOR SALE--A Ford Tonring Car, 1917 model, r< has been used very little and is as good as 1 new. "Ford Garage, Bowmanville. 39tf wylGS FOR SALÉ-- 7 six-weeks old, and 15 three-weeks old. Apply to W. J. Clemens, 1 lot 14, con 4, Darlington, R. R. 6, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. 44 2* f OST--^an's blue sweater coat, near Hamley's 1 Corner, Bowmanville, about three weeks ago. "Return to Jos. Byers, Liberty-st., Bowmanville. Bowmanville. -- 46-lW* t - - - zyATTLE FOR SALE--Two heifers 2-year old 1 past, one due to calve in February, 1918. - Ap- ^ ply to Fred Battle, lot-13, con. 3, Darlington, Phone 219-r3. 45-tf. rtUGGIES FOR SALE--Two new buggies left K to clean out at greatly reduced prices. Ap- *-* ply to A. W. Pickard, Overland Sales Agent, Bowmanville.^ 41tf f^OR SALE--A Ford Touring Car, 1916 model, r< equipped with electric start and lights, in 1 first class condition. Apply Ford Garage, Bowmi.nville. 39tf r*OR RENT--Brick cottage containing 6 room i. r< pantry, etc., hard and soft water,- electric *■ lighted, good^arden. Apply to Mrs. Thos. Creeper at J. T. Hooper's, Centre-st., Bowmanville. Bowmanville. 45-tf f^URNISHED HOUSE TO RENT--A five-room- f" 1 ed house with large pantry, wood and coal 1 shed and good cellar. Electric lighted, water in house, good locality. Address to Drawer B, Bowmanville. 46-tf wj OUSES, TO LET--4-roomed apartments with si modern conveniences, newly decorated, rent *8 very reasonable^:. Will rent only to parties with small family. Possession at once. Apply Norman James at Statesman Office. W1 OUSE WANTED, FURNISHED--By Nov. |"1 16th, four or five rooms conveniently located 11 or would rent part of furnished house which could be independently occupied. With use of orchard preferred. Address : Drajver B, Town. 44 2 rxISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES WANTED-- 11 At once for Bowmanville and the Çonnty-of *** Durham. Good opportunity-for a live salesman, salesman, experience .not necessary. Big prospects for the season's business now starting. Write for further particulars. " Stone & Wellington, "The Old Reliable Fonthill Nurseries", Toronto, Ontario. ■ 44 4 -- * F ARMS TO RENT--Three farms of 100,160 and .200 acres, respectively, to rent. All south of and close to Oshawa. First-class soil ~and buildings, in good state of cultivation. Possession Possession to plow after present crop.. Full possession April 1,1918. Apply to G. D. CONANT, Oshawa, Ont, Dated August' 8th, 1917; 82 tf / WHAT IS SERVICE ANYWAY ? Service is simply doing things for people You-will hear a lot of talk about service, and a lot of promises made in the name of that much abused word; but it all simmers down to simply doing things for you in the way you want them done and at the time you want them done. That is my definition of servica which accounts, for the large increase increase of work in the repair department which has more than doubled within the past year.. I am at your service with workmanship a little better than the ordinary. ALEX ELLIOT Watchmaker Successor to C* H. Haddy Jeweler Phone 88 Engraving Free John A. Hoi gate & Son sells Lehigh Valley Anthracite the Coal that satisfies When you pay good money for coal you expect to get good coal. That is what you want to get. That is what you should get. That is exactly what you do get always--when you deal with us. If the coal we sell you isn't right we don't want your money --that's the way we sell Coal. We have lots of good steam coal for threshing purposes. Canada Cement, Sewer Pipe, Lime, Hair, etc. John A. Holgate & Son Office and Yards, cor. Queen and Division Streets. Telephone No. 153 office. House Phone 202. Bowmanville, Ont. Ladies ! Missesj! Children! We are now ready with the greatest, grandest stock of the most fashionable things to wear ever shown in Bowmanville, Coats - Suits - Dressés - Blouses Coats--In Silk Plushes, soft Velours, and other cloth. Many with large collars and wide belts. All colors and all prices. Suits--With the long straight lines that look so smart in all the leading shades. Dresses--That are superb in color, style and finish. Blouses--That are so dainty and pretty you are sure to want one. Notice that our prices are within reach of all. Come and see for yourself. Telephone 106 S. W. Mason & Son Next door to Standard Bank Bowmanville V e £ «s éSésbk