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in Canada 31.0 B Ramadan“ Futon. Mich. iPAaE lax)!» pugmle n’t yon rath- ppticgl work leading ”06' and has his Linda!“ Fir o..- o... Lilit t 25 0;", Pub“ .110 Royal Co!- lor Eillglauldf attention to throat and z-tweez-t all ~c of Port ‘. to Jan. 1, '12 IR Jan 3. 1912 Agent SWELL .AY {hoe Store Bremen would Marie‘ I et- from THIRD -THE B, the d we w ark 3 Limit The absorptiOn Steamship Company by the R rimmed. , to be built into the Peace country is now within Q tor of Atlanta” Every fipâ€"toâ€"dsto have radian hair. Eta, s .9 2.. s E W" V ' fire. The building the cguse of the Was an old one and we understand the section had under consideration the building of a new school. How- ever, the loss to the section will be great, especially when it is impos- sible for them to commence building before spring. As a, result of the ire their teacher, Miss Purdy, will have a few extra. days vacation at Christmas. She will return after UL (x Lcu v.- » --v . fire broke out in the school the flame lighting up the country for miles around. It is supposed that coals from the stove dropped on the door after school was dismissed was ‘ DIASâ€"â€" above cause. Even the elements wish to express their appreciation of the electioo of Dr. Vrooman in this neighborhood. Shortly after the returns were made known here that the doctor was elected on the evening of the 11th nual thankâ€"offering service in con- nection with the Salem church was held on Sunday last, service being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Daioe. The treasurer of the con- gregation at the conclusion of the evening sat-Vice had the pleasure of reporting that he had not only re- ceived sufficient funds to defray the expenses of the church for the year, but had a substantial balance over to commence the New Year. The congregation is to be heartily con- gratulated upon the generous man- ner in which they contributed to the School House Burned- Sad Deaths at Salem WILL MAKE HAIR GROW We Wish You Prosperity O’Loughln McIntyre Cash and One Price Buy well and freely, if you see what suios you, make your Christ- mas this year a model‘oue in the gift-giving way. You’ll get good ret- urns‘for your ouLlay, in the knowledge that you have helped to make others happy. waterless hair‘ In Men’s Wear,â€"A fine line of neck ties, suspenders, armlets, hos- iery plain and fancy, mufflers, silk scat-Es, sweater coats. These goods fxom 25c to $5.00 Furs for the longer purse are here to your liking, Persian lamb, mink, sable and all the less expensive ones that give good satisfaction and look well. Fancy buckles, purses, pins for neck or veil, jewel cases, cuff links, etc., in all styles. Veilings are an inexpensive gift, and always useful and pretty. Kid gloves will find a kindly welcome in Miladies’ dresser. We have 'hem unlined, silk lined and fur Iined.from 75c, 81, 1.25, 1.50 to $2 Beautiful silks in dress and waist lengths in raw, tafl‘etta, messa- line, and fancy patterns. Handsome suiting and dress materials, also dotted chifl'ons, the very latest fabric. Linen generally carries the Hall-Mark of approval. There are novelties in plain and fancy linens, doylies, centres. tray cloths, 5 o’clock covers, also “serviettes”, table linens, fancy towels for initialing. Dec. 18.â€"The an- We can assist you to do your dury, by showing you excellent presents for Christmas this season. In small-wear for ladies, we have dainty jabots,' ties, collars, handkerchiefs plain and fancy, from 250 to $1.50 Gift giving is then a Christmas memory of the Wise Men, who came from the east.to offer the Christ Child gifts of gold, fmnkinsenae and myrrh. It is riot only a pleasure, but a duty. “And cradled there in the eeented hey, In the air made sweet by‘ the breach of the kine, The little child in the manger 13y, The child, that would be king one day Of a kingdom not human, but divine. They laid their offerings at his feet." ful word to all with whom she came in contact, and now when she is gone she will be missed by the en- .tire neighborhood, but by person greater than her husbanh whom she -loved and endeavored to please. Dur- 'ing her life time she bore her sick- ness well, which was emblematic of a true christian character, and when the end came it came peaceable, and .we have every reason to belie'Ve that she sank into her long sleep amid ,‘pleasant and happy dream. News Items from Se depéndgd “P011 to 3i“ count of his stewardship close of the year.. "EHVWOOdvil-le, who was Hawkins, 0 nominated for the Township Council of Eldon, has consented to let his electors, and if anything in will surer be one of the men to form the 'council during 'the " year 1912 Mr. Hawkins during his term collector Was efficient, It is understood that Hawkins, of Woodvil-le nominated for the Tow: of Eldon, has consented name go before the slew - c 21 1A.â€" A Good Man vacation and will teach.in a room which is being fitted up by the peo- ple of the section until such time as they will be able to move into the new school. Mrs. John Clarke .was called to the death bed of her father Mr. J as. Ingram, of Cameron, on Saturday 30f last week. Her husband, Mr. ‘John Clarke, received a ’phone mes; sage stating that Mr. Ingram had passed at an early hour on Monday wmoming. Mr. and Mrs. Clark has L the sympathy of the entire neighbor- ‘hood upon the death of Mrs. Clarke‘s aged parent. The entire community extends to Mr. Carlie Johnston their heartfelt sympathy upon the death of his be-‘ loved wife, Mrs. Johnston, whose death occurred on the 2nd day of this month. Her death was expect- ed. yet when the end came it cast a gloom upoa the entire neighborhood. Mrs. Johnston was a lady of the very highest character, always hap- py with a bright smile and a cheer- For EIdon‘Council at whose did readings b day of “d MP3. Cullisp axpect- " God will take Cast a, Mrs. B. Jewell- ‘rhood. and prosmous ‘ the by all. Those 1 s hap- to the dining-roe cheer- supper was prep IT HAPPENS IN‘ LINDSAY. The Owen Sound Sun says: The firemen are thinking seriously of sending in a. bill to-the post omce department for the time and labor expended on their run this morning; They turned out at the call 'of box 32, and after a. hard run through the muddy streets found that there was part in the program as well as the hostess. All joined in singing God Save the King. The Scotch social in connection with the ladies of the Presbyterian 'church which was held at Mrs. J. P McElroy’ 3 home, was a good suc- nights. A most excellent Scotch program was listened to. Rev. Steele. of Glenarm, made a very pleasing chairman. Those who took part in the program were Miss N oble, of Oakwood, who gave sever- al splendid readings, also a most amusing reading by Mrs. J. T. Birchard. Miss B. Parks also fav- ored the audience with a good old Scotch reading. Those who fur- nished the musical pm of the pro- gram were: Mr. and Mrs. F. Web- ster, Mri Wes Hughie, of Cameron, \ and Mrs. ‘Bert Jewell. Also several' Scotch solos by Mr. Chas. 11ch which was heartily encored after which refreshments were served by the ladies and a. vote of thanks was then tendemd all those who took did readings by Mrs. Wm. Fowler and Mrs. Cums, also a. 8010 entitled " God will take care of you," by Mrs. B. Jewell. A most pleasant and prosperous Moon was spent by all. Those present were invited to the dining-room, where a. splmdid supper was prepared by the mem- The ladies of the Missionary So- ciety of Eden held a. social after- noon at tne home of Mrs. Callie last Wednesday. The regular meeting was carried on including two splen- Mrs. John launder of Crystal City, formerly of Cameron, and expects to meet than in Lindsay wt Sn.- turday. Miss Berdie Cowieson, of Islay. spent a. couple of days last week with Mrs. J. P. McElroy. Mr. and Mrs. J. '1‘. Jewell attended the J enroll-Webster wedding at Cun- bray on Thursday afternoon last. Miss C. McCorvie is spending a week with her sister Mrs. W. R. Cruess. Mrs. Bert Jewell has received word of the visit of her parents. Mr. and Mr. Thos. Parsons. Mr. Will. Wells is finishing up his season' 3 work in this vicinity this week clover threshing. Mr. aners. J. H. McEachex-n, of Woodville, visited in Linden Valley 1W3“. 08L. US$65 V V $11,000 was struck '05. Those gentlemen are there for their flu 1904, in connection with the lar- own sport. and they had the build- ‘rigan factory, struck OH, and $600 ofl personal the year 1906. This made a total ' l exemption of $647.50. mfg: the year 1903.” stated Mr. Flavelle, “Mr. Beal sent his book- keeper here, who stated that the firm was practically insolvent, the assessment was and reduced. In 1904 that Mr. Thos. Robson was driven $800 realt was ing assessed'for a quarter of what it y in was worth, and I also hear that the curling club is paying interest on money they owe, and now they want the town to pay their debts by hav- ing the assessment lowered. Every- body should be used the same. In regard to the 110an tannery, I say Mr Beal made claims before the C. out of Lindsay because he was forced P.R-. k his case belore three . aggdtoogo‘: $4,000 for simply, iced him exemption from. When I to pay taxes which the town prom- “-.. 311;.“ v! a Mr. John Carew in a few remark: stated that during his sojourn ix town he had delivered the goods, and the mayor stated an untruth when he said Mr. Baker did not know tha1 he (Carew) was getting exemption. Mr. Carew challenged Mr. Baker, ii he was in the audience, to get up and deny Mayor Beal's remark. Mr. Carew stated that if he had received exemption, the town council had given it to him, and he had never approached the town. When his mill judges, - ‘ h the town was in much the was burnt down, and other places . ck to be built came 8’9 . . . allow“! 3531:?th atannery. But same condition as it is to-day, and were oflermg him concessions, then along m was not satisfied, but they promised me almost anything. then he 51:81pm before the Court of Be- ' and wanted $5,000 'personal Eogtruck off, and he'got it. Th.‘ following year his taxes were again reduced. That's the man who is posing as the watchdog of town funds, and the triend' of the They promised me exemption from Continued on page 2. BIRD OI'I'ICJ ’ssoowtymckoflthetmedtomptnsm Although"° KIM'J..W mtmmfigautamety,“ youshouldhavebsm emsmpttor tea on what the building look- .lih yum. the Bad Luther Company Wimmuflt know Mum mm have mlly.paflmmthan we A otthlshuikhubesn es imam gummy... shouldhawdons. Ir.l‘lavelle.who 73 Corn] ‘ wwmm '9- M- “W"Wh Wu“ fimmmmm at We“ W m .“u'. -M- -- - ”W ---- he appeared vision and ‘ 1:3va struck 4 following 3" poor people of the town. Mr. got 3800 realty struck on the on the Robson unnery, and know what the building looks taix struck 01!, and he got it. The following year his taxes were again reduced. That's the ma who is as the watchdog of the posh? . town funds, and the friend: 013.119 was taken in 1904. In the year 1905 $11,000 was struck 01!. In 1904, in conneCtion with the lat- rigan factory. $800 malty was struck on‘, and $500 on personal in Frorn 1900 to 1909 the town coun- cil illegally granted Mr. Beal ex- emption on his dwelling house, am- ounting to $2,762.51. Mr. Flavelle Hurther stated that the council could ‘ not legally exempt any property oth- er than industrial. The speaker than pointed out that Mr. Real had received, according to the above figures a total exemption of $2, 461. 92. adding the remark. 1 "That gentlemen, would go a long way towards reducing the deficit if paid into the town treasury." Since the year the Deal Leather Company came to Lindsay Mr. Baal appeared no less than six times be- fore the Court of Revision to have a certain amount of taxes struck off. In 1903 $5. 000 was struck off his personal property The _sarne action In the year 1905 all exemptions. according to the new enactment, -oeased automatically, unless submit- ted to the people. During a period of from 1905 to 1909 Mr. Flaveue showed how Mr. Beal had enjOyed 1exemption illegally, according to the new enactment. amounting in all to $1515.14. being made up as (01- lows: In 1905 $178.38; 1906. 8131.63 ; 190?. 8201.11; 1908 $195.- 03; 1909, $186.58.. Intheyearl907theCourtofReâ€" visiOn illegally struck 0!! 86.300 bus- *AinnAcns of Cami! Cmot None the Action of Maya Beal- -Statenmts Made by His Worship Vere Absolutely Umg- -Condemed by Cofleagues Ir. J. D. Flavelle appeared on be- half of FlaveIlee Lixnlted, and stated in opening that the charges had been made by Mayor Deal, and it was too late to say that there were no charges. "I was away two days and on my return home I found out that the mayor had made several false statements about Flavellee Limited, knowing them to be untrue." was adopted. Mayor Beal in his opening remarks said that it had been stated that he had made certain charges against certain firms. He stoutly maintained that he had not made any charges. During the summer several citizens had approached him and wished him to investigate certain assessment matters, and he made up his mind to do so, and if he discovered any con- cern behind in their payment of tax- es he would see to it that they were paid. Mayor Beal despite the above reso- lution declared that he made no statements and made no charges. It was first proposed to move a vote of censure, but a happy suggestion from Reeve Vrooman made this step _un- Mr. J. D. Flaw-He was presmt and spoke for over half Van hodr pxplgin- ing clearly and giving proof that Flavellw Limited had paid every cent or taxes. and more, while the Beal Leather Company was in ex- actly the same position as the John Carew Lumber Company and others, whom the mayor had laid charges against. The above resolution was carried unanimously at the meeting 01‘ the council committees held Wednesday night, whereby it will be seen that Mayor Beal in taking the action he did was entirely in the wrong. There were present Mayor Beal, Reeve Vrooman, Deputy-Reeve Lewis and Dobson and. Councilors Naylor, Bab- code, Clarke, \IcCrae. McClory and Smale. Year. 1900 1901 1902 Estate. 810.000 15.000 15.000 16 .000 s :5 Personal. 85.000 $5 000 Cancelled gssgg 888% 8888 real estate. 880.10 129.90 161.09 149.07 Mr. mvelle; 'obntinning, “110 says Mayor Bealâ€"“I undo no state- MR. FLAVELLE. and the resolution abbvoJ 6.500 (‘) 83.900 10.550 (’) Caneel'd 10.550 86.300 10.500 86.300 0’) Bus inns: tax mam 28, ISII dc 'his time of enjoying exemption had lexpired. and then he comes back at than. That is the man who seeks your mange. It is an act of the most contemptible hypocrite that ever stood in our midst." ‘ MAYOR BEAL. In rising Mayor Bea! stated thati the tannery stood on its own bot-i ‘tozn. "I saw things on the town books whiCh did not look right. and I thought they should be straighten- ed out. I made no statements. I made no charges. Mr. Flavelle says that it was through me that the as- sesunent on the curling rink was raised. That statement is not true. right kind of a. man to manage the attain of this town, the right kind of a. man to encourage new industries to come to town ? All through these years he had the opportunity of set- ting the figures. but he waited until but there wasn't a man in the town of Lindsay small enough. or mean enough. to try and make this than pay up, although he had a right to pay up what he owed the town, as his exemption was illegal. He, gen. tlemen. is in exactly the same posi- tion as Mr. Carew, and yet this man who has received the biggest share of municipal pap in Lindsay; this mm is the am); men mean' enough and and! enough to mine on objec- tion against other men being grant. edithese concessions. Is this the and other places. The town council went to him and granted him cer- tain exemptions if he would remain titled to the ,‘ 1mg at the people. e sfisaker. . Flavâ€" olle. referred to the recept fire. when Mr. Cuew's business was wiped out of existence, and to the tempting 01- ten made to him by Fenelon Falls asked a man for a vote in my life. "WhenMr. Beal makes false state- ments of the kind he did, he is not only unjust, false and unkind, but it is an act of an apparent coward." Continuing, Mr. Flavelle stated that Mr. John Carew had been are- sident of the town since a little boy. and had worked his way up to ' the top until today he was a credit to himself and to the town. He was a man of trust and a potent factor in the commercial life 01 Lindsay. on- LIAI-.. . .- ing will compare with that of Mayor Baal, and better. When a man makes charges of that kind he should make them to the faces of the gentlemen he charges, but Mayor Bea] did not do that. During my residence amongst so made statements he knew to be false. Gentlemen. I have been here a resident of Lindsay for 48 years, and have never once yet appeared be- fore the Court of Revision, and have never disputed the assessor-'3 figures. We have paid over $800,000 in taxes to this town, and we are employers of many men. and I think our standâ€" you I have been appointed to many] positions of importance and respon- sibility in Lindsay. but never sought on omce once in my life, and I never! A _I__ _I eelpts, showing where Flavelles Lim- iped have paid every dollar of taxes on their full assessment. and in fact OVerpoid their taxes. Mayor Baal that {or a number of years Fhvelles Ltd. has been assessed for so much, but only paid a portiOn of the tuna, and he took the books of the late town clerk to get his figures. know- ing them to be false." Mayor Baalâ€"“IYou are making false statements.” made those false statements just prior to the elections, and in doing Mr. Flaveneâ€""I have all the vouch- 27; 29 2-5 the WW " at- 0 speaker. .-Flav School axes to pay on 50.00 tion." similar he was in the audience. to get up and deny mayor Bears remark. Mr“ Cam stated that if he had received exemption. the town council had. given it to him, and he had never approached the town. When his mill ' Mayor Baalâ€""Hr. Flavelle said I [knew all about Mr. Carew and' oth- ers getting emption. I did not know anything about it. and Mr. Carew’s opposition did not know either. Mr. Baker knew nothing of the exemp- tion. The law says distinctly that if one industry is exempted. then a Mr. John Carew in a few remarks stated that during his sojourn in town he had delivered the goods, and the mayor stated an untruth when he said Mr. Baker did not know that he (Carew) was getting exemption. Total .................. ” cause Mr. Beal said it was a rich " man's club. but it'we were to ask t the people to vote on the reduced as- ” sessment they (the people) would ' carrytheby-law. Itisabenofit to _' the citizens of Lindsay, yet Mr. Baal _' wishes the assessment raised. and at ' thesametlmeposesasthe poor _ man's friend." would ask the clerk to look up the by-lnw. and I think it will show that he was entitled to exemption trom the building only." Clerk Ray read the by-law con- cerning the R. M. Bee! Leather Com- pany through, and as stated byllr. Flovelle, the exemption was to be on the building only. . Theapenkerthenwentontoahow ; how Mayor Baal was granted exemp- tion by the council, although illegal, x and-how he was in exactly thesune , box as It. me. The weaker .quotedngm'eainrognrdtol'r.Bonl's mm and taxes as follow: : Sch. taxes entitled empt him, sent the tax collector down to collect taxes. and that is the way other manufacturing con- cerns hove been used outside of a certain small circle. I never went to a Court of Revision in my life. Mr. Donald has attended to all that business. and if certain exempting were mule I knew nothing nbout it." Mr. Flnvelleâ€"“Mr. Baal say- he 78 Cbmhifl E. 0. Thin Brunch will love W 0140301!“ mg 05.“.- on 911 pawl-t. "A-L -_I._‘- ‘. ‘L___.¢ ____Al4‘_ “90“ , E mYon BEAL'S CAREER. , Hr. FlaVeile proceeded to give an ' account of the doings of Mayor Bea! since coming to Lindsay in the year 1899. "He asked certain lavon, .and was granted exemption from 'taxea on his tannery building. but he was to pay school taxes of 850 a yih‘iiiflianxedamt on his at. point: {a 0M " nago' " ' um" ’ "Bilh'ieit' id} 3.311133%; M W. {I}! bun-act puny depot-finial} of hath _â€"_- vâ€"vu-â€" whim; and inflict eve deoori ldn’dfifiifii basin-u. - Inform“ will be hm ad on?“ Ounulhn mitten. A 114 twin!» Vidal: , ups!” “ “pro «handyman-and PAGESIto4 tho guns any longer they pumped the water from the river. I say again. that Mr. Robson simply had to get out of town, he was forced to. The council after promising to ex- when they found they could not play Wynn» lanthanum!“ Amt-"OHM” A at am. but In- been ’uukmfied in’ London. England. at E. B. OSLBI. IE. President" I; BIIATIIEUS‘ Vice-haunt In referring to the curling rink, Mr. Flavelle stated that he was one of the oldest curlers in Lindsay. and knew the facts. In 1876 curling was started in Lindsay on the river, and in the eighties a small rink was built on Russell-st. The club grew. and in time the present rink was erected 0n Peel-st. It was free and open to any citizen of Lindsay. A fixed rate was granted of 8700. “Mayor Beal asks the question, 'How does it come that the rink has been assessed for only 8700 (or years past, and then the assessnent suddenly jumps to $2200 ?' Gentlemen. it comes be- agreed that it was in the best in- teresta of the town to grant the ex- emptions, that it was heat to help the firms along. Flavellea Limited was treated the same way, but eVâ€" ery dollar had been paid in, and more. emptions wet-é filggggvbgt ‘ they The same applied to the Madison Williams business, stated Hr. Flav- in town, believing that the people would readily grant the exemption if the question was put to a. vote. 60 .37 107 .49 101 .7 5 102 .17 THE DOMINION BAN K MR. CABEW. muat receive exemp- nun OFFICEâ€"JIOBONTO exempt. $30.10 79.70 111.09 99.07 32.62 10.37 57.49 50.75 52.17 Turkeys are reported scarce and dear at most Ontario points. [011er OF MURDER. London. Ont., Dec. 21. -â€" Coroner Mainten’s jury to-night rendered a. verdict of wilful murder against Gypsy Reynolds, after hearing the evidence at the inquest into the death of Frederick E. Culver, who bled to death at Graham's Hotel, on Hamilton Road, on Thursday ev- fenlng last. Three witnesses were called at the adjourned session this evening, Fred Hopkins, porter at the hotel ; Wallace Reynolds, the prison- er's son, and DetectiVe Thomas Nick- le, who arrested Reynolds. telling their stories. Reynolds' son said that he had been drunk frequently with his father. precious moments fly. For everything is lovely when the mistletoe hangs high. . DOG-I'D. m m Nominations for Sturgeon Point Village council were held at. noon hour Richy in the law office of lease. Hopkins. Weeks a Hopkins. when the old councllore were all re- elected by eoclemetion as follows: Reeveâ€"Joe. Brown. Councilorsâ€"J. M. Knowleon, W. M. Goodwin, A. B. McIntyre, F. W. Sutclifle. SOMEI‘HING DOING. No wonder Christmas in the one best time of all the year. When all the little cares of life are made to disappear. And it there's one regret it is the ST. POINT COUNCII. ' BY ACCLAMATION A friend ............................... John Caz-ow ...................... lin. Charles Hoehan, Caro- muugmm, Peel, Fulton k G.T.R. grocery store .......... Wm. McIlmoyle The Warder ............... Erle Burgess ................... J. Osborne Gulls ................ Crew 01 "Tm-bucket." Willie Piercey ..................... J. Houw ......... . Reginald and Jack T. J. Spmtt ............ Miss M. McDonald . A. B. Terry, 20 boxes candy Academy Benefit Night ...... Chas. McMahon, Saskatoon G. H. Wilson .. 47. 5. 3. 888 J. Lovell ...................... ...... A. G. Randall Wm. McComb A friend ......... A friend .................. W. H., Roenigk ................... who no generously replied to the plea. to help Lindsty's poor. This morning the fund was increas- by a donstion from the out! of of $2.05 in coppers. which amount is grabelully acknowledged. LIST OF DONATIONS. Balance from 1910 .............$ .93 G. P. R. camp No. 1 .......... 1.60 G. A. Robson ..................... A friend of the poor ........... E. A. HcPhee sum of J. Sutclifle Son.. Mrs. John Maunder, sr. A. D. Manon ..................... den"- Santa. Chm Stocking Fund, which has now reached the grand to ta! 0! $180.83. ‘ The poop]. or many this year responded liberally to the good cause, ad The Wade:- desires to Bolow will be found a complete list of contributm to The Daily War- $180.83 For he Warder’s Santa Stinson ...... mo PER mm Butler “ O.K.B." ...00 on... qskg mega. Claus Fund .unul o- n. . o... s 180.83 10.00 2.05 5.25 .25