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PAGE TWELVE FURNITURE Manv of the useful and suitable Christmas Gifts are to be found in our stock. The variety of Leather Rockers, Arm Chairs, Fancy Oak Rockers, Desks, Parlor Tables, Music and Parlor Cabinets is larger than ever. We also have a nice asso: tmeut of Matting Cov- ored Shirt Waist Boxes and Tennessse Red Cedar Chests. Upholstering and Picnic Framing a Specialty I 25 Kent, East LINDSAY UNDERTAKING M. E. TANGNEY FURNITURE I. SUTCLIFFE AND SONS’ TRENTON BAANON WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE Trenton, Jan. 25â€"The most disas- trous fire in the history of this sec- tion occurred this morning. A part es, shoe merchant, who carries immense stock. His store was stroyed. At 1‘30 this morning . . . lire was under control. of the busnness section was Wiped out :y théhfifmes. f.The loss “:11 it): Trenton is one of the busy towns eavy. i e no lgures can e o â€" : , _ . I . ed, considerable insurance was 0. eastern Ontario, located in Hast- ings county, on the Bay of carried by the houses affected. that 100 miles east of Toronto. It is It‘was just after midnight Fire Chief Colborne was called to the fire, which broke out in the Sutclifie Son drygoods house on Dundas street, right in the centre of the business district. The Chief’s men were also summoned, and the engine pumped water for several lines of hose. As the fire threatened to spread, a telephone message was sent to Belleville to send reinforcements. A Canadian Northern Railway special train was made up at Belleville, and on it fire-fighting apparatus and fireâ€" fighters were brought here in a markably short time. 'few months. Meanwhile Chief Colborne and his 3’ The Sutclifie firm had only been in man did what they could to stay the progress of the flames. After the fire had devoured Sutclifie building and contents the flames spread east and west to the buildings of the Bank of Montreal and the Hooey wholesale li« quor house, which were badly dam- aged. and it was not long before it had reached the store of J. J. Ham" and Grand Trunk Railways, town today from St. Catharines, was seen by the Post today. He had been in communication with Trenton and had learned that the store and con- loss. The store was a first class one, that he would have it rebuilt their friends in Lindsay and district will sympathize with them in loss. The Splendid energy and busi- ness enterprise characteristic of the firm will again assert itself, and the Trenton business will rise Phoenix- like from its ashes on a more exten- sive scale. ' LOCAL G. T. R. OFFICIALS AT BELLEVILLE H. F. COYLE IS NElellPERINTENDENT Ontario Mr. H. F. Coyle, 0: city. assistant superintendent of the Grand Trunk Railway from Brock- Coyle. A circular has been thishave three a superintendent, and these oflicials, who report to Mr. that selected neer with headquarters ville to Toronto, has received no-§ issue-d m motion to the rank of MF- (3- 3- Ogilvee has been tice of his pro superintendent of Belleville division, ’assistant ens“: extending from Montreal on the east lat Belleville. i to Toronto on the west, Belleville on; The new superintendent has with the south and Midland and branches , him today in this city many of the On the nortn. This new appomtment gof‘iicials of the road in conference. means that Mr. Coyle will have lThe result of their deliberations is charge of SO0 miles of road as superâ€" 3 not known, but no is bound to be of ’interest to Belleville. Just what the intendent. ‘ The citizens of Belleville will be de- immediate future will reveal in Grand Trunk changes of benefit to this city lighted to hear of Mr. Coyle's ad- Vance. During his short residence here is hard to realize, Doubtless rapid developments will take place of prime since last summer, he has made himâ€" Sdf deservedly popular With all With importance. Those intimate with the railway situation are most optimis- whom he has come in contact. His headquarters will still be in Belle-lac. ville. Already the efi'ect of his appoint- ment is being felt here. Mr. Coyle has already appointed Mr .H. M. Gain, of Montreal train master be- tween Brockville and Toronto, with Of Montreal. headquarters at BelleVille. Mr. Gain- W’ H' Farrell, General Superinten- has taken up his office here. A new I dent of Freight Transportation. appointment of the superintendent’s I 'W. J. Fee, Road Foreman of is of Mr. W. J. Nixon, trainmaster 'gines, from Lindsay. from Montreal to Brockville, with W- Kearnsi Bridge and Building headquarters at Brockville. He hasgDepartment, from Lindsay. chosen Mr. J. D. McMillan as train-i 5- 0- Szammers, Road Foreman 0f master at Lindsay. Accordingly inâ€" ;Engines, Toronto. stead of having the assistant super-y C. Mitchell, Roadmaster from Lind- intendent only, the local office $will ' say. . .x, l The officials here today are:â€" J. R. Donnelly, Master Mechanic of Allandale. G. McIntosh, Air Brake Inspector, En- ‘t: Did It Ever Occur to You 1. That insurance on buildings or stock gives cash returns pg only when you suffer loss. 9 That land insured by thorough underdrainnge will give you increased cashlreturns each year Without loss. 3. That the premium paid in investing in tile and drmnage is returned in extra. crops at an average of, 40 0.0. to 50 no per year. 4. That cement tile, machine made and steam cured make the perfect land insurance. Investigate at the ' ’ l NATIONAL CONCRETE MFG. CO. Near I. Deyeu’s Fruit Farm -; ertson Mr. Flavelle said in part: an de- the C uinte , on out I Canadian Pacific, Canadian Northern Mr. F. W. Sutclifie, who arrived in tents were a total loss. He was un- able to state what amount of insur- ance was on the stock or his exact and the owner informed Mr. Sutclifie at re- once and ready for occupation in a business in Trenton a short time and morning declared that he. would like their century of his priesthood. The occa- sion was conspicuous. not only THE LINDSAY Posh. The General Superintendent, C. G. Bowker, of Montreal is DOOTO D8 ' ADVISE LINDSAY AT ___.___ OPERATIONS WINNIPEG ’SPIEL Saved by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Swarthmore, Penn. -â€" “ For fifteen years I suffered untold agony, and for one period of nearly ti. '0 years I had hem- orrhages and the doctors told me I ,A; would have to un- ‘53: dergo an operation, ‘ but I began taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- pound and am in good health now. I Mr. also Free Press: That rinks will be pre- sent at the Winnipeg bonspiel, which opens two weeks item today, from as l far east as Peterboro, Ont., and as I far west as Vancouver, B. C., is} shown from the fact that several cn- tries have been received from the east, while word has been received‘ here that at least two Vancouver ; rinks will be along. In a letter to Secretary Robinson from Vancouver, the announcement is made that Billy . ,2 Whalen, Col. O‘Rourke and Crisp, j am all over the well known in Winnipeg curling cit-l . Changgli’fcg‘dfeoigg cles, will likely skip rinks from the ‘ “am“ I’m“ YW‘Vfge“ L mp I ' 1 , < v shouldtakc-itat Terminal City. toohigily Everywoman that time. I recommend it to both old The pleasing news was received ycs- ’ and young for female troubles.”â€"Mrs. tcriisy that J. D. Flavelle, of Lind- ; EMILY SUMMERSGILL, Swarthmore, Pa. say, Ont., would again be along 130‘ Canadian Woman’s Experience: pay his annual visit to the Winnipeg; Fort Williams, Ontâ€"“I fee] as if 1 bOflSDiel- In his letter to Mr. Rob- , could not tell others enough about the lgood Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable “It is hard for me to realize that , Compound has done forme- Iwa-‘l weak I am beyond the allotted span of and tired andIcould nOt reSt nights. A . friend recommended your Compound and years to take part m a strenuous I soon gained health and strength and contest like the Winnipeg bonspiel. I ' could not wish to sleep better. am taking with me a rink of coltS. other women who have taken it for the who may not look as strong on Mr l same purpose and they join me in Brais- Der as some of my former rinks. I , mg it.’ â€"â€"-Mrs. WM. A. BLIFI'Y, ((5)31 u0_utb hope, and I believe, that I still will i Vickar Street, Fort William . “W10- ‘ that all testimo- be eligible for the Cameron cup. I Since we guarantee . . nials which we publish are genuine, is it have a rink that W111 be thoroughly not fair to suppose that if Lydia E. Pink- loyal to me, and will do the“ “t' ' ham’s Vegetable Compound has the vir- most to support their skip, whether I tue to help these women it will_help any he plays well or not.” 3‘ other woman who is suffering m a like Mr. Flavelle also stated that he 93- " manner? pected that rinks would attend from l If You want special advice write to .. i Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl- Toronto, St. Thomas, Vllngham, . déntial) Lynn, Mass. , Your letter will Southampton, Seaforth, and 1’8““,- be opened, read and answered by a bore. ' l woman and held in strict confidence. MW DENIES HENRY CLENDENHINGS STATEMENT RE THE GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT Major Kennedy, "who is in need of by President Glendinning at the an- a Provincial system of main highâ€" nual meeting of the Grange yester- ways reaching from county town to day, to the effect that the agitation {county town. Such a system would for good roads had come from men ,‘ cover nearly 2,500 miles, and every in the cities, towns and villages who A county in Ontario would have a Referring to the declaration made were interested in automobiles, Ma- share. Such roads would be essential- ,ior Kennedy, president of the Onâ€" sly farmers' roads, and would encourâ€" tario Good Roads Association, this age and educate the counties to a country roads system, and to better township roads, so that farmers throughout Ontario could get to the to the fact that» when a joint dcpuâ€" 'market towns by good township tation waited on the Borden governâ€" lroads and then on to the excellent ment in February of last year askâ€" l Provincial road which would be ing for federal grants for good ' built.” roads, the body with the largest Pep- Mr. Gltm-dinning’s reference to the resentation present was that of the desertion of the farms for the at- Good Roads Association. delegates eractions of the cities, in which he coming from practically every C‘J'Jn' isaid: “We should get better vauaint- ty ip the Province. led with our neighbors, we do not The opposition alleged by Mr. Glen- l know them as we should,” was point- dinning to federal expenditure on a «ed out. Provincial roads scheme was not borne out by this Province’s wide | expression of opinion. l “It is the farmer especially,” said to correct the impression given by this statement. He called attention “What more than good roads would help to bring this better vauaintan- ceship about ?” asked Major Ken- nedy. M BISHOR O’CONNOREDIEO EAST NIGHT CHEREH LOSSES A SAINTIT FREIATE Last night nine o’clock,» a reverend bishop Peterboro Times: at the evidences of veneration and affec- and tion of his people, but the rehearsâ€" respected citizen passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in the person His Lordship Bishop O'Connor, the age of 75 years. - unremitt‘n " His Lordship was beloved not only; 1 g discharge Of duty and , lace t ' 't.. ' by all the members of his own con- l p d 0 his credl The priests Of . . ,his w l'oce - ‘ . - gregation and diocese, but by all i O n ‘1 so On that occasmn pre se to ‘ ~' A... .... W.-. 2.: Alterc- tance. BiShOD O'Connor was transâ€" ° ’ F 035115 ing of 3. Significant record of 01' work in the interest of the at I noble church, O’Co nor, ~ ' lated to Peterboro nearly a quarter 11 was born at.LISt0Yvel’ . _ County Kerry, Ireland, April lath, of a century ago, since which he has 1838 He came t C a da 'th I.‘ done much both morally and mater- ' 0 an W1 ”5 parents in early childhood and was "educated at St. Michael’s College, Toronto, and at the Grand Seminary lMontreal. Ordained in 1861, he was successsively priest at Toronto Core, Niagara Falls and Adjala, Dean of Barrie 182'0, and Bishop of Peterboro . since May lst, 1889, in which year he Was presented with a crazier, mitre, pectoral cross, chain and ring by the priests of the Archdiocese of Toron- ially for the church he served so well. Previous to coming to Peter- boro, the deceased prelate was Dean of Barrie. He here succeeded His Lordship Bishop Dowling, who was made Bishop of Hamilton. The deceased, who was stricken with gastric, neuralgia, was take-n to St. J oseph’s Hospital for treatment. He leaves to mourn his loss a. sis- ter, Miss O’Connor, of Toronto, who was in Peterboro during the last . . . , . WWW days of His Lordship s illness. The funeral will be. held at 9.30 a. m. 096s Tuesday, to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and thence to St. Peter’s cemetery O x) for interment. : Ladies’ Gold filled ‘Vatches up 'd' f th (1 th f .from.......---.....................$11.00 The sad t1 ings 0 e ea _° .Gents’. Gold Filled Watches up. Bishop O’Connor was announced this . from .............................. $11.00‘ morning in Lindsay by the tolling of : Gents’ Nickle Watches up £51.10”) 0 the hell on bt‘ Mary s churcn at 7'30 Gem Rings up from ........... $1.50 o’clock. The announcement was reâ€" ceived with regret by the parishion- Brooehes with amethest and pearl settings, special value 00 ers, who had learned to love the .SgfiLian.l'l‘ie PdnSI Bifacele‘ts, a . . . . ‘ ains, 0)S an we ’et, a so dead prelatc. The 1351: “at Of HF ‘ Electrnplate suitable for pres§ LOYdShlp to LII-“1533’ was 1391? fall 111‘ : ents. Our motto is Reliable 9 connection with the Forty Hours’ De- ! Q Goods :lt Close Prices. All work votion. He also officiated at the orâ€" Owill receive my Careful and . ~ . -,.+ dination to the priesthaod of Rev. :plo‘npl' “b“nu‘m- : , lFather Cote last summer. ‘ 9mm 9 On August 2, 1911, the golden jubi- lee of his Lordship was celebrated, marking the completion of the half I. WHITESMITH 0””. l for which his fifty years of faithful and 'T i COLLEGIATE LIT to. His Lordship attended the Plen- ary Council at Quebec in 1909 and the Eucharistic Congress at Mon-tâ€" real in 1910. ENTERTAINMENT AT HOUSE OF REFUGE On Wednesday Jan 22nd the annual tea. and entertainment Was held at the House of Refuge. In the afterâ€" noon a number of willing workers banded themselves together to preâ€" pare tea for the old folks, While the tend the A cheering up the hearts of those peop- le who certainly appreciated our vis- it to the fullest extent. Tea being ready, the gong was sounded. Quite a large number of old people took their places at the table. The blessing was asked by Captain ("ranwell, ol thcx-Salvation Army, and in a few minutes all were enjoying the good things that were upon the tables before them. After tea was over all adjourned to a hall where they were to enjoy a short programme of music and singâ€" ing which was greatly appreciated by all. A surprise whicn brought cheer to the old folks hearts was the presence of Dr. White who had consented to act as chairman. During the evening Dr. White spoke very ably and very helpfully on the “Care of the body," at the same time k>eping foremost the spiritual siie. Among the pieces .______._ .___.._.. ,_______ ______. .____.__._â€".â€"._... v , . . "g '..-'.I "'n : ' V 50.? of you, ’ by W. Garnett and Mrs. a}! Mass...“ , Lilli- Baum R. n. h is , Duet, “God will take care of you to the end" Miss Carrie and Mrs. Char- les Lindsay. Readings by Mrs. Whitehead. Solo, “What a Friend we have in Jesus" by Cadet Pool. Violin solo by Merle Garnett, solo by Myrtle Genevecow, and a duet by Merle and Mr. W. Garâ€" nett. A few helpful words were spok- en by the captain, also by his assis- tant, Cadet Pool, who is proceeding to FenelOn Falls to assist Captain Davis, who has charge of the Army work there. The Salvation Army, under whose auspices this annual tea and enter- tainment is given, desires to express its thankfulness to the many friends who helped to make the tea a sucâ€" cess and blessing through their kind- ness by donating cakes, pastry, or- anges and candy. THIS WORLD ALEXANDER LAIRD General Manager in places where identification is difficult. H. A. HOLMES, The following poem was written by 71'1"; ”f". ‘ 1' Mr. George A. Weeks, youngest son BANK F E? Gig g p Q". If. E of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Weeks, of 5 SILL; :11 Lindsay. It appeared in the Canningâ€" _ ton Gleanerzâ€" lXt‘UItl'l‘lIA'Il-Tl! I'Y \( :l I l' , i .i'i‘x'r l.- I ' This world is' a mixture of sorrow Lmdsa." Bfé'iCh £331)”:th A-D- 1353 and care, Of joy, of triumph, and pain; . ’â€" She will smile on the man who is . . wealthy, Every cesciiprlou of Banking 3:: “r, And share in his ill-gotten gain; transacted. bivli‘;;;:l_)€;).ifinl;1.2Z.’ : e But the poor, she tramples under her Bran-cu. feet, Branches in (very Province 0" 31 ; - She has her own troubles to tear. mini-1n, El‘ci‘v Important CTIV of I - She has no time to help one who is mini n, Newl'olilloland, Lad-Jon, En; . ;. down, New Yolk, Chicago, L‘lCZ Or heed to his cry of despair. . . he World Wm fight for a strong Paid up Capital. . . $16,000,005 man, , Rest ............ . . . . $16,000,093 Wflilmg’m‘m mm With laurels and Undivided Profits . . . . $802,000 But the weak she will shun as h 1 evfl’ an $32,802,000 Will give him her sham and her M shame; H. B. BlaCk ' Manager Lindsay £3736” This world wants the young and the careâ€"free, OFFICE HOURS : 10 to 3 o‘clock. Saturdays, ii) In I u . They are the ones she will crave, But the old who have died in her service, ~--'-“â€""“_“" ” T ’ “" â€"' "" She gives them her sod for a grave ed in favor Of 30: represented by elected members or ‘33? v "’ Her sons are the rich, the young and Miss Ventress and Miss McCullough- cial vote. the strong, The students of the L.C.I. are to “rm“- The brave, the fearless, the bold, present a play. “The Merchant of l PETERB T »-' But the men, whom she calls the Venice up to Date," very soon, andl 0R0 HGIEL scum- of the earth, it promises to be extra good. Febru- CH ZIP-EC ?..' A“ Are the poor, the weak and the ary 6 is thedate set for it, and all 3293130 31‘.“ 01d. those who do not see the play will missa rare treat. RATES ITINâ€" WINTER CARNIVAL At a well attended meeting of the- ' Advancement Club held last evening, the HELD SESSION CHEAP A very interesting program was rendered at the L.C.I. Literary Soâ€" ciety Thursday afternoon. The pro- gram consisted of the following:â€" Instrumentalâ€"Winnie M-aybee. Debateâ€"“Resolved that Asiatics should be excluded from Canada.” Affirmativeâ€"Grace Tremee'r, Char- lie McGinnis. Negativeâ€"Helen Ventress, McCullough. Instrumentalâ€"Grace Quibell. Soloâ€"Amy Smith. Instrumentalâ€"Gladys J efiers. Critic’s reportâ€"Mr. Manning. . The debate was the first of the in- terâ€"form s’eries and thejudges decid- Transportation railways had virtually granted a Sin- gle fare rate for the Winter Carnival extending from the aftemoon of Feb- ruary 11th to the morning of Feb. 17th. The several committees were ap- pointed to look after the celebration, and a meeting will be held on Mon- day evening to complete arrangeâ€" ments. Messrs. Fisher and E. Robson were Jean Masai: er . Seventeenth Annual Ale NOTICE is hereby civen that the Seventeen}; - of the Shareholders of the Companv will be in, Chamber. Lindsay, on Monday, February 3rd, it; sharp in the afternoon, for receiving the Annual i’e‘.’ cial Statement of the Affairs of the Company for , ables were being laid which were election of Directors, and the trailsxiion of such . ‘1 Prettily decoratfid With V3505 0" may be brought before the liming. .4. full aiZ‘JEICZJy sweet smelling: floswr‘rs. Some of the holders is requested. co'mriidcs were around visiting and DEPOSITORS with-1hr; Company at cordiall. nnual Meeting, [Juli'fv'l not call 2 ”a 4m .1. I.‘ «i Y “r n [(4 V‘.‘ / f , ;, _ T .- ’~ . rendered was a song, “I wonder how E , .L -' .1 i ,3 If; :4) A{ I It. ' , k, h: 9‘" 01“, folks at home.” By Capt F. r. Loser-Aden; lilaneger. r. . . . . . ( r..nv\el., A duet ‘ (10d Will take care Iiranches also a! Eenverton. Biacltazocji. Ervchln. Cumâ€"33.32:). Duns'cri. " i‘daaagcr). Pcffcriaw. Suné;?l.‘£rz’3 :nl W'oc-zjvi THE CANADIAN “BAA; OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND W'ALKER. C.V.O., LL.D., D.C.L-, President CAPITAL, $15,000,000 TOURISTS m TRAVELL The Canadian Bank of Commerce, by reason of its large number every Province of Canada, with direct representation in London, Eng. San Francisco, Seattle, Fenland, Ore” Mexico and St. John’s Nfid, with A: Correspondents in every part of the world, is able to offer unsurpassed travelling public, enabling them to obtain money in the simplest way a: a _ . ,. their journey the world over. The Travellers’ Cheques and Letters of Cre .17. :~~;;-_ by this Bank overcome the annoying difficulties of obtaining funds abroa i. A. : . ' ‘ Cheques and Drafts on all the countries of the world. drawn in marks, lire, kronen, etc, can be cashed or purchased at reasonable rates. LINDSAY, FRIDAY, THE VICTORIA LOAN and SAVINGS CONT" i ; , ‘ I" . ' - ~ g . 52 U l l A Y I EsrAsusnrri I875 HE business man ' customers in van” or A of Canada or elsewirr' ff find the services of thit -; , 4..-...g Nonlicton Ste-“0;: It, . v JOHN AIRD Assistant General ‘ REST, $12 ......... 1.37.79 “Add o . a... ‘ . 15,4”, AM» ..... Garnett. solo, “Not half of that Is‘e‘Tâ€"acm wamrei‘hemsszrfilu ”my :‘E'Jfi'â€"_ “13p: City’s bright glory to mortals has ___ wwâ€" ever been told,” by Mary Hudson. ‘4 â€"r\,a‘ A}. ,olnuu ’ . . ,o ».-»»-‘_-9(.. -\ : -’ LC’. “A Sic-71;: g, Star: Mr. Justice Hui. 1' GA“: 1. l A”... i ‘7 -\ . that Geo rec fthe Oriental hotel, I‘~t r" lren‘. :n a liasis of ‘ lirom May Ist l . . l § " V A“, 3,:. Committee ’ posscsson, His 1.0-3. . . in brought in a report stating that thel g l l ! E Year ...A -. 2s 1va ‘ license, but he unexpired part t‘». L...» - f, x..- The DleSOn C0., (f 1’" Graham's agrecmcnt cntitlc of the lease. CASTOR lA For Infants and Chiliref The Kind You Have AA Bat. 0 <3? ‘ I,“ ... K Riv A4 . 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