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33' Verandah roof this 3% much to the «we; ”.4 332523 ';s 2871 Vie f4 3"”31 from :1". Wm- Gina “CS «fined Ir. Charlie Smith, of Vance: 3-. VESited friends and relat ”9 this week. ‘ntia last 4 1mm 0 r village attendei -'sGlass barn raisin: fl u airs. Russall 1 w Spent Sunday 3- Keatflie is 2 this week hv +‘n in V.. 522d: : ited 31 r With-Lave, tailor ( t Sunday at his yard and house up last wee}: on L13 Eairw n1- ” «.4 07.330 Week “Lu": .5 u" Howe;- seeds are Chan’s drug store... this wee ssan "Wallis of East. 33437 at his home. .9 is improving his by the erection of i ~ 313 erecting; a, this week ‘which appearance of his Seeds ' i 13 in I n Present for. h stited triends ; iS very ill at a Speedy recov- O D... farm? y 1112mm Sun- very ; done by the fire laddies, and in spice of the terrific heat plugged .. steadily on. Tae brigade was severely handi- ca;ped owing to A SHORTAGE 0F HOSE -nd also owing to the fact that some ~f othe hose was defective and bursted wto successfully combat a seri- Osfire, whi ch was spreafling on all sides, with only two streams. was a problem for the men, but they fought on De'v'ertheless. a.-. .a. ‘- . 3 ((10:01‘ ! The fire in the meantime bad con- ‘ nested with lumber piles skirting the CAP. QUICKLY TOOK FIRE. and was (nnrely consumed. It was impossible to move the car to a. place of safety on the switch, as the fire spread to it with such rapidity. Lat- er the G.T.R. shunter came along and moved other cars to a. place .of safety. Soon the lumber Piles became enveloped in flames. the" fire jumping from one to the other with a rapidiâ€" ty that made the\ situation grow . more serious every moment. Volun- teer corkers set to work with a com- :reudable willingness to carry away lam-her, ties, etc., and ; THEY WORKED LIKE TROJANS ‘ until the heat forced them to desist. ‘ Bucket brigades composed of the - mill hands and others did excellent servic: 5:2 dampening (he lumher piles u :me d;stanCe from the fire zone. (I) Tue brigade worked li‘s a seasoned vezarens, but were handicapped ow- n; toa shortage of hose. Two streams were playing on the flames Cn either sides of the store house were large piles of choice birch and hemlock lumber, and on the switch was acar loaded with No. 1. cedar to be shipped to R. G. Reesor, of Markham. The from the hydrant at the corner of Colborne and St. Paul-sts., aid the (n: in front of Mr. J. W. Anderson’s an Caroline-st. Splendid work, inthe tee of unequal odds, Was When the firemen arrived on the scene, it was apparent at once thata serious situation presented itself. A stiff wind was prevailing and this not 0132;: fanned the flames, but carried the sparks and burning embers over into the East Ward. shingle storehouse in the Baker Lumber Co.'s yard. The whistle on the boat gave forth a signal of alarm and “Bill" Anderson, who had also noticed the blaze, hurried to the near- est alarm box and sent in an alarm. FIRE'S RAPID SPREAD. In the meantime, what had at first been only a. flickering blaze. had now spread with lightning-like rapidity, and in a. remarkably short space vi time the whole structure was amass of mating flames. Saturday afternoon the crew On board the steamer Arthur C. noticed an inc pient blaze on the root of the ESTREHITWE FiRE ON SATURDAY AT BAKER LUREBER CO’S YAREDS EXCELEENT WGRK OF THE FiREPfiEN The brigade During the progress of the fire, it looked at one period as if the flames might spread towards the mill. The firemen accord ugly too‘: what little hose they had left and endeaxourcd to run astream from the corner of ‘Dcnnison-st. to the fire, but in this :they were disappointed. It 1‘87!!! red | fully 1500 feet to cover the distauc:. | Iowever the brigade worked between the fire and the mill, and soon check- . ed any danger of it spreading at this E point. EXCITEMEN’I‘ IX EAST WARD. While the fire ihe mill yard was in progress the residents in the East wasd Were living in. a state of terror ; and alarm. The stiff wind prevailing , carried the sparl: s and embers by the thousands, and it was not long be- i fore they ignited in the roof of severe ‘lal houses. Mrs. Freemont Crandell’s . fine residence caught fire on three dif- ferent occasions, but thanks to the efforts of several volunteers the lhouse was saved from destruction. A stream of garden hose was finally I brought into requisition, and a. stea- :dy strcam wasp layed won the roof. f BARN TOOK FIRE. 3 On cne occasion the turret on Mrs. i Crandcll’s stable took fire and was burning rapidly. There was no ladder available to reach the roof, but sever- al plucky young men managed to get on t op of the building, and with the the river. The heat was something ten-mic, and Was so intense at times that citizens were unable to cross the trestle work on the C.P.R. line MOUNDS OF BULNING EMBERS.‘ which a brisk wind might at any ; time carry to different points and. cause untold damage. The firemen‘ readily understand the danger. and f 8 although well nigh exhausted from their splendid fight. ethey continued to fight the flames until three o'clock. Sunday morning. Phe Baker Lumber Co. s;nt down the brave fire fighters alunch, which, needless to say was greatly appreciated. The brigade alw earlier in the evening enjoyed an im- promptu supper. while' “under arms." HEAT WAS TERRIFIC. The fire, which was amost specta- cular one. was witnessed by hundreds of people who lined the C.P.R. track and the ban':s on the either side of The work of the firemen was not over, however, as what was a few hours before huge piles of lumber, and shingles. were now transformed into SMWWE 6% 236.3663 266;: 1:50 0:; LENDSAY .3» Opportunities to save money bud and bloom at this store every day. Particularly great Will be the amount of bargain bloom that will develop here dur- ing the month of May, and it will require a great many gatherexs to share in the crop of real bargains. Come and enjOy buying in this big, well lighted and well ventilated store during the warm days. These bargain blooms should be interesting to you and you should make it a point to come as soon as possible. Ladies‘ “'bite \Vnists in t of lawns. linens mulls. vha long or three quarter length and Navy, rimd's' with ynkvs and triumwd in sum» sub-.4 with insertions; three-quarter :md kimmm sleeves Prices range $5, 3.25, 3.00. 2.95 and only .......................... 2.75 Ladies' one-piw‘e Mull Dresses with kimnnn and three-quar- tm- sleevr: calm-s gky. 0cm. pink, mauve. blank and whim All lwautifn‘dy n‘imuu-(l. NHllt‘ with laws and others with insertions. Very spvciul (-:\ch......... ........ $5 L:Ldies'\\'nsh Dressesin‘Chamhry and Gingham. made in one Eiece style. pretty. new mode-is: culm-s Shae. Mum-v, Linen and Javy. made with yukvs and trmmwd In sum» sqlcs with Out showing of these over in demand " ‘ uh dresses is one that will appeal to vnu :1: nucc. Hen: “c gix .0 ynu bu an idea of the pxices. but we w: mt You t0 we the 1,2.” Hunts Ladies’ Wash Dresses of LACIE ick. (Special to The Post) The snow; storm la st week was qmte a surprise. nual election of officers ‘on Tuesday evening last. ’The officers elected The Post as well as the citizens, sympathise with the Baker Lumber pany in the loss theyhave sustained The splendid enterprise which has characterized this Company .n the past will. we feel sure, assert itself (11 th's occasicn. CAUSE A MYSTERY. The cause of the fire "re is 2.12.55â€" tery, although it is thought by some to ha‘-‘e been started by a passing tent. .. The Sunday school held their an- were as follows. Sup.â€"Mr. W. Parkin. Asstâ€"Mr. C. Brown. Adult B. Class Teacherâ€"Mr. R. C. Webster. ' No 1 Girl’s classâ€"Mrs. L. Moyhes. No. 2, Girl’s classâ€"Mrs. Brown. No. 1 Boy’s classâ€"Mzss E. Peth- .1.- -vâ€"rv- - -vn-v’ No. 2 Boy’s classâ€"Mr. C. Brown. 'Boldt, is now .11 the Mixed Infant classâ€"Miss Dorothy G.T.R., at Nemner't‘et Brown. .ed from Mr. Paton’s We are sorry to learn that Mr. graphy, Lindsay. Txttal is not improving. Mr. John Train. on New officers were 'elected in the er, accompanisd by '1 E. L. as follows1 ' Leta. spent the week Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Dani ‘ _ merly of the Norther 2nd Vice Pres.â€"â€"1\.rs. W. W.1lson. but now of Whitby ( 3rd. Vice PreSr-MiSS E- Pethick. v111age“on Saturday, 4th Vice Presâ€"Mrs. W. Partin. home to Haliburton. Presâ€"Mrs. G. Perkin. lst Vice Presâ€"Mrs. W. Brown, aid of several buckets of water quen- ched the flames. 3’ WHITE BLOUS ES»SP;;CIAL THE LINDSAY in tailored and fuxw on". Open from my 2th sleeves. \ (-n- s ryIOV ml and flmz‘v sty'ws and made 1'“ frnnt 01' hm'k >tyles, 1 ves. Very va'iai *uch .. Great Value Mr. John Trai 21, our viElage butch er, accompanied by h 3) daughter, Leta. spent the week end near Deer Lake. We are sorry to lose Mr. James Graham azd family from our wrist He secured a pcsihon with. the Gull mver Lumber (30.. at Coboâ€" conk, and moved his family thsre last Tuesday. ‘ Me. Chas. Wellstood 15 able to get out on the verandah once more, May the return of warm weather bnng himjthe best.of health. Arbor Day was duly observed by the pupifis of the school on Friday afternoon last. Mrs. Bridgewcod has opened up a ' real estate and min'ng lands office in our nllage. May success attendi her venture. ‘ i Dr.. White took a trip to Toto; to last) week. G.T.R., at Nemnar‘tet. He graduat- ed from Mr. Paton's schcol of tele- graphy, Lindsay. Mr. Rupert Boldt, son of Mr. H. Boldt, is now .n the employ of the Mr. and Mrs. Dan McKenzie! for- merly of the Northern Hotel here but now of Whitby called m the vxllage on Saturday, on their way home to Haliburton. Mr. James Beech, and family, of Spokans, Wash. is at present vis- iting his father and frlends‘in this neighbor hood. Housecleaning seems to he the order 01 the day during these fine days. although the good men of the house isbusy with the problems of getting his garden in shape. (Special to Tbs Post) The annual meeting’ of the Wom- en's Institute, was held at the resx dance of Mrs. Wm. Arksey, on Wed- nesday, May 3rd, lst Vice President Mrs. F. Wood, in the chazr. After 3 repeating the Lord's prayer, the minutes of the April meeting were rm and approved, after which the following officers were elected ‘ for the ensuing year: Presâ€"Mrs. Arkscy. lst. Viceâ€"Mrs. Ray. 2nd Viteâ€"Miss E. Webszer. Sec. Treesâ€"Mrs. F. Webster. Branch Directorsâ€"Mrs. Cragg, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Geo. Bagshaw, and Mrs Gilbert, District Directorâ€"Mrs. F. Wood. At the concluszon of the. business | a. paper entitled Friendship, was‘ reed. by Mrs E. Tompkins. This ; paper was very much enjoyed by all the ladies present. Mrs. Giltert; gave an organ solo. The evening 1 was brought to a close by the sing ing of God Save the King. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Knox is again atle to be around. 5th Vice Pres.â€"Mrs. D. Brown. Secâ€"Miss L. McNevan. Treas.-â€"Miss L. 'Naylor. Mr. L. Moynes paid a visit to Fenclon Falls on’i‘uesday. (Special to the Post.\ KIN MOUNT. CAMBRAY. LINDSAY’S GREAT ONE- PR!CE STORE have many vex-y special comforts that will add to yum-home. Commencing at the Verandah we can give you shades. haunmnclzs and mats at wry little prime. Then for yuur home we have (Eu-pets. Curtains a nd Draperies that will please ynu real well. Come and see them in our new spa- (-inns department, soound finnr. “'illiam Street Now is the time to d") it and get a full Season's benefit from the extra, «mnfort it will give you. \\' e lune many ntlracthc furnishings that will not cost you a great deal. “'9 FIXING UP YOUR HOME II: {If Bleach Fable Linen. full wide. good pattern with horfdez l'evulzn 300 )‘zud on sale at oooooooooooo Table Linen Worth 30c for Ladies’ Fine Ribbed Summer Under Vests in three styles, long sleeve. shout sleeve and without any sleeve. Each 150 m- 7; special . . 2 FOR -. l‘ Ladies’ Vests At 2 For ..... nun-c... coo-can a accou- Mr. Albert O’Brien. oitToronto is at his mother's at Ball Point, Mr. and Mrs. W. Anderson, of To ronto, spent a few days this week with hermothcr. Mrs. Ingram. Mr. Howard Bryson, of- Zion, spent Sunday with his'mpflher Mrs. MCI: cSpecial to The Post) Miss Dorothy Brown, of Zion was a guest of.Miss Downer on Sun- day. Miss McGinnis, of Lindsay, vi51t-- (d. oVer'Sunday with Mrs. C. Tay- let. Mr. Fred Watscn, of Baddow, was a guest at Mr. Suggitt's on Sun- aid hunting woodchucks and acci- dentally shot himself. He was b??- ied .n the Gaiway Rdman Catholic cemetery. The other was a respect- ed citich from near the Ford set- tlement. Mr. David Smith, nephew of Mr. Richard Smith, of the v.1- lage here. He was troubled with rheumatism, and had an attack of pneumonia. He was 38 years and 11 months old. and was buried in the Kin- mount cemetery on Saturdaj'. There were two funerals on Satur- dayâ€"one on the arrival of the G. T.R. train from the north. An Ital- ian was out in the bush at Don- a mile out the colt decided to go Saturday home, but first Lt had to get rid ;f;rst gar: of Mr. Boldt, which it did in very. Sunday short order, carrying only the‘ were:d.sa shafts, the buggy being left on the , faded to road. The colt was caught by Mr. ' congregat Bert Hopkins and soon he saw Mr. quarters Bolflt come slowly along meditat- ‘ ed. ing. ' i ' Mrs. Mlller and two daughters, of Mr. Henry Boldt had a lzvely time of it last week, coming to town with a young horse hitched to a buggy. He intended it to come to Kinmount. but when about 25c ., ., .._.....,...vf,.4,,, “ T H E M I L L n THREE PERFECT FLOURS Ganadian Cereal Milling 00., 24c King of Patents Star and GUARANTEED by the makers. Order From Your Grocer é"§ciiÂ¥ 25c CAMERON. For Pastry MADE IN LINDSAY 53 inches u. FOR BREAD inches Fine quality plain sheeting. 72 inches wide 24 and a very fine even tin-Pad. Regu- 25 c lur 34:: yard. On sale at . c LINDSAY, ONTARIO uuly we wereousappoxnted as the rector left on the . faded to be on Hand. After the ght by Mr. ' congr‘egation had waited for three he saw Mr. quarters of an hour they depart- did in very; Sunday even'ng the church goers 8 4 Sheeting On Sale At urasn Holler Towelling, both plain and bordered. Five yards makes a. nice pair of roller towels, and we give you the five yards for 42¢ .....unovoovcoo.o.oao -..- Crash Roller Towelling, both Inprdered. Five yards makes a 5 Yds. Good Towelling for the ‘ were:d.sappointed as the Get your seed corn now. It: may he scarce. Never before have we had such a good sample of each diferent kind. J. H. FLUREY. Oak Front. Grocer. The best place in town to get fresh seeés is at Higinbothazn’s drug storeâ€"4t The funeral of the late S. Nicholson took place from the family residence Colborne-st. on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of citizens as well as many from the surrounding district. Impressive fun- eral services were held at the house, and at the grave by Rev. J Wallace. and the members of the I,O.F. at- tended in a body. The pail-bearers were Messrs. D. Ferguson and A Fer- guson, Woodville; M. Ferguson, Oril- lian; M. McLez'n, Eldon station; K McKenzie, Glasgow, Scotland; W. T. Watley, Hamilton. As time mes on we miss hi: more. His memory still is ever dear. And oft is shed the silent teat. A year has passet, our hearts stil In loving memory of William H- Chapman, who died on May 10th.. 1910. Our basebali players got togethz Saturday evening, and had the: Penelon Falls, are v-siting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pcrrin. Mr. Wood. of Camtray.was t‘ze guest at Mr. McNabbs on Sunday. ing At 25c 42c IN MEMORIAL! Laid At Rest FOR BREAD and Pastry llIlTEll PAGE 5