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Drainage involves a great deal oi labor and expense, but on lands which will respond, or which need tiling, there is no investment on the farm which will net such interest on principal invested. The average‘~ in- terest on principal (as per W. H. Day's bulletin No. 174) is from 20-50 per cent per annum. It is very unsatisfactory and dis- couraging to be mucking with a soil which should be drained and is not. Last year was very wet universally in Ontario, and naturally there are many disheartened farmers this spring, especially after the spring rains. The labor problem is' a difficult one to solve, but in the“ drainage line it is being solved to a great extent by the use of the traction ditcher. This machine digs the ditch full depth, true to grade, and leaves the bottom of the ditch in excellent condition for the laying of the tile, by passing over the ground once. Many ask where is the money for drainage coming from, when we haVe all our available capital locked up in the farm and chattels. For such cases the Province has long since made provision in the Tile, Stone and Timber Drainage Act, by which any township is authoriZed to bor- row money from the Province to lend to farmers, for underdrainage purposes. When an individual wishes to borrow money in this way be apâ€" plies to the township council. and it they approve ‘of the loan to him they pass the necessary bylaw, that is if one has not already been pass- ed, and issue debentures. which the ProvinCe buy from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and lend the money to the applicant, who pays it back on the instalment' plan, $7.36 per year for twenty years on every $100 borrowed. Now by draining systema- ,tically $100 would drain about four acres at $25 per acre. In paying $7.35 for {our acres the price per ‘acre would be $1.84. The annual in- crease in crop'as reported by those who have installed the drains is from $10 to $35 per acre. Surely it is a good investment to pay $1.84 and draw out from $10 to $35. We have the instruments for taking levels at the Department of Agricul- ture, Lindsay, and are at your ser- vice to take levels for you during the summer. If there is an outlet you are doubtful of, or if you wish to get the fall in any ditch, or if you wish‘ a complete drainage survey made, call at our. offices or write. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, ASSISTANT REPRESENTATIVE P. S.â€"Consult the agricultural lib- rary at our office at any time. " EXECUTOR’S of Valuable PAGE EIGHT. Pursuant to (lirecti-ons containetlfi in the Will of Christopher Fell, late of the Township of Somerville, the un- dersigned Executor will offer £01“ sale by Thomas Cashcre, his Auctioneer at Twomey's Hotel in the Village of Fenelcn Falls at 2 P. M. on Tues- flay, the 3rd, day of June, 1913, ALL AND SINGULAR. that part of Lots Numbers 18 and 19, concessiou 2. Township of Somerville, lying East of Burnt River, containing by es- timation 212 acres, {oi which about 85 acres are cleared and the balance pretty well timbercd; soil is good; clay loam, in fair state of cultiva- tion; fences in good condition; vaibnndâ€" ance of water from riVer and spring. These lands lie about 6; miles from Fenelon Fallsan-d about 1 mile from Fells Station. On the lands are erected a. 'dwelling house, wood shed, a barn 40ft x 60ft, with stone foundation, a barn about 20ft. x 40ft., a straw shed 20ft. x 30ft. The purchaser shall pay 10 per cent of his purchase money at the time of the sale to the Vendor or his solicitors and the balance within thirty days thereafter without inter- est. The Vendor wiI-l only be rqquired to produce such trtle deeds as are in his possession. For further particulars and condi- tions or! sale ‘ apply. to the under- signed executor or his auctioneer or his solicitors. William 'l‘ipl’ing, ‘, » Sole Executor, Fenelon Falls. Thos. pashore, Auctioneer, Fem-elem Falls. McLaughlin, Peel, Fulton Stinson Solicitors, Limbay. Fenclon Falls Office open on Tues- Possession will be given about April 1, 1914, but the purchaser will have plough leave in 1913 after harv- est. Sale without reserVe. SALE REGISTER ON TUESDAY, MAY ZUFHâ€"By E. Bowes auctioneer, credit sale oi farm stock and implements, the property of Chas. Rogers, N. H. Lot 11, con. 10, Mariposa. Sale at one o’clock and without reserve. UNDERDRAINAGE (Special to The Post.) Miss Ella Dale spent a. few days in Toronto during the past week. Miss Jessie Goad spent Sunday with her brother, Mr. D. S. Goad, Oakwood. Miss Nettie Greenaway, of Wood- ville. Was the guest of her friend, Miss Reenie Cums, on Sunday. Mrs. M. Sommers and little son, Kerth, of Edmonton, are the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. Weldon. Mr. J. C. Goad received word on Saturday of the serious illness of his brother, Mr. James Goad, of Toronâ€" to. We hope for 1115 speedy moovery. On May Sst the annual meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Grange Hall. The election of of- ficers being the chief feature of the meeting. The officers were elected as follows:â€" in Toronto. Mr. John Gorrill lost a valuable cow last week. On Monday quite a number took their cattle to the ranch. The Misses Sylvia and Mable Han- cock returned to thea'r home in Wood- ville on Tuesday after spending a. couple of weeks with their cous'i-ns, the Misses Hancock. Pleaâ€"Mrs. W. L. Weldon. Vice Pres.â€"Mrs.J . Cullis. Sec.â€"Miss R. R. Cullis. Twoâ€"Miss J unatta. Cruess. District Cheetahâ€"Mrs. Bert Jewell. Branch Directorsâ€"Mrs. '1‘. W001- dn‘dge, Mrs. J.’ W. Hancock, and Mrs. Jess Gorrill. Sick Committeeâ€"Mrs. J. P. Mc. Elroy, Mrs. J. T. Birchard, Miss Ella Dale, Mrs. N. E. Weldon. Visitors from a distance who were in attendance were ”the Misses Mable and Sylvia Hancock, of Woodvil-le, Miss Leah White, of Belleville. WEDDING BELL8§ A‘- AA AMM- A little son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Parliment on Mon- day, Congratulations. say, to Rev. Peter M. Colquhou'n. They will be 'at home at Dominion City Man., after Sept lst. COLQUHOUNâ€"WIGGINS . The wedding took place at the resi- dence of Mrs. Webb, neice of the bride, in Brandon Man., on April 23rd, of Miss Susannah Wiggins, sis- ter of the late Mrs. Winters, of Lind- ' The funeral: oi the late Catherine Twohey took place this morning from her late residence Adelaide st, and was attended 'by many friends of the deceased lady. Requiem mass was chanted at St. Mary's Church by Rev. Father Guiry, and interment took pl'ace in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs 'Flack, Stanley James, John Tully, Patrick O’Connell, Patrick McGuire, Frank Campbell. Relativee from a. distance who at- tended the funeral were. Mrs. M. K. Hogan, Mrs. Smith, Dennis Shattery, and Miss Ida Handing, all of Roches- ter. law, Mr. W. J. Carlisle, Glenelg street, west and proceeded to River- side cemetery for intermenthmpressâ€" in services were performed at the house and grave by Rev. Dr. Shor- ey. pastor of the. Cambridge street Methodist church, of which the de- ceased was a member. The p311 bear- ers were Messrs W. Flavelle, G. H. Wilson, R. 8. Porter, John Hoar, James Boxall, J. E. Adams. The luneral of the late Jane How- den, reriict of- the late Thomas D. Staples took place this afternoon from the residence of her sonâ€"in- The floral tribute wzre very beaut- iful and numerous, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by her many friends. Those from a distance who attend- ed the funeral are: Mr. Geo. Staples, Detroit; Mr. Joseph Staples, Janet- ville; Mr. Wm. Graham, Toronto; Messrs Wilbert Staples, and James Staples, Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Morgan. Toronto. . ISLAY. (Special to The Post) ‘Mr. Duncan Spence and Mrs. Sam Limiejohn, of Dakota, have returned to their home after spending a. couple of weeks with their brother, Mr. D. R. Spence. The many friends of Mrs. Albert Gibson regret to hear that she is no t recqvering from her illness as rapidly as was expected. However we hope ' she may soon be able to be Mr. Sam Copp had the misfortune to lose one of his horses this week. Mr. and Mrs; 'Rat‘prtmn and (laugh ter, of Lindsay, wereyieiting at the home of Mrs. Currins on Sunday abouf again. The faimers are very busy seeding. Several will almost finish this week. TO THE TOMB LINDEN VALLEY. Dale is spending a. few days spent Sunday LIVERPOOL, May 6.â€"The market opened lower on easy American cables and favora le Russian and American crop advices. llowing the opening there was further realizing and prices showed a further decline on the weakness in spot and short selling on the practical settle- ment of the political trouble with con- sols firmer. The decline was checked by the large decrease in the visible sup- ply here. and less favorable European crop advices. - - c ,,,s I_A..... ‘Iâ€"n ***#***************i _-v‘,_-'vvâ€" CHICAGO, May 6.-â€"Prospects of the greatest winter wheat crop America ever produced, today brought a. sharp drop in prices. The close was weak at a net loss of 1 1-8c to 1%c. Corn finished at a net decline 0! %c to 5-80, oats 14c to 3-80, and provisions 21,50 to 300. §******************i u an vva- ”H Corn opened unchanged and later the Plate grade declined Md on the clear- ing weather 'n Argentine and freer Plate oflerings. The American grade was neglected; '1' 77:v Oatsâ€" May 34% 34% 33% 33%b July 35% 35% 351/... 35%b meat. bushel ........ $0 96 to $0 TORONTO GRAIN MARKET} Wheatâ€" May .... July Em. new-181d 5...... Cheese. new. 11) Honey. extracted. lb. Honeycombs. dozen .. WINNI PEG GRAIN MARKET. WINNIPEG. May 6.â€"Prices were weak and trading dull on the local grain ex- change today. Cash demand for all grades of wheat was poor and now that navigation ls open receipts are heavier and there are more liberal offerings. Oats and flax were practically unchanged. In sight for inspection today, 350 cars. Cash: Wheat, No. l northern. 92c: No. 2. 89c; No. 3, 86%0; No. 4. 83¢; No, 5. 780; No. 6, 74¢; teed. 62c: No. l, rejected seeds, 86%0; No. 2. 84c; No. 3. 81c: No. 1 tough. 86c: No. 2. 831,3c: No. 3, souzc; No. 4. 77c; No. 5. 71¢: No. 6. 67¢; feed. tough. 55c; No. 1 red winter: 333; N). 2, 90540: No. 3, 871,410; X}: 4. 531.0. Butter. creamer-y, lb. rolls 0 31 Butter, separator, dalry.. 0 28 Butter. creamery. solids. 0 33 gutter. atoxjejpt: o 22 ""-V Oats, No. 2 C. W” 3314c: No. 3 C. XV" 31c: extra. No. 1 feed. 33c; No. 1 feed, 31%c; No. 2‘feed. 301/50. Barley. No. 3. 48¢: No. 4. 478%. Flax. No. 1 N. \V.. $1.14; No. 2 C. “7., $1.12; No. 3 C. ”W" $1.04. - MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN MARKET. MINNEAPOLIS. May 6.â€"Clr)se: “’heat, May, Sell/.0: July. 88%c to 88150; Sept.. 89c; No. 1 hard. SB’Ac: No. 1 northern. 88%c to 8934c; No. 2. SG‘Ac to 8724c. No. 3 yellow corn. 33¢ to 56c. TORONTO, May 6.â€"â€"Receipts of live stock at the Union Yards were 1‘52 cars, 2482 cattle. 1303 hogs, 98 sheep, 204 calves and 2:5 horses. DULUTH. May 6,â€"Close: ’Wheat, No. 1 hard. 89%c; No. 1 nortlwrn, 88%c; No. 2. 86%0 to SGT/fie: May. 87%.: asked; July, 86%c asked: Sept, 90 to 901,“. Exporters. There were no cattle bought for ship- ping purposes, but several choice loads of export weights and quality were sold to the local abattoirs and wholesale butch- ers at $6.90 to $7.25 per cwt. Butchers'. Good to choice butchers cattle sold at $6.60 to $6.85; medium to good, $6.15 to $6.50; common. $5.50 to 86; cows. choice. $5.59 to 86; good cows, 35 to $5.45; me- dium cows. $4.25 to $4.75; common cows, to ‘34; anners. $2.50 to $2.75; bulls. 85.50 to $5 for choice; medium bulls at $4.50 to $5.25: common, $3.75 to $4.25. r Stacker: and Feeders. 'Steerawelgbtngrrom 850m9001bs. 3 worth 06 to $6.25; stacker-s. 600 to 7 lbs, are worth $5.70 to $5.80; stock- era 500 co 600 1113.. $5 to $5.50. 8! ~ There were 200 calves on sale, 10:- which prices were from 250 to 50¢ per cwt. higher. Good to choice calves sold at $8.50 to :9 percwt; medium to good. 37 to ”Lemma at $5 to $6, and bobs Milken and Springer: Fred Armstrong bought 10 makers and springer-s at 855 to $65 each. Extra qual- ItyAeo-ws would bring from $70 to $75 Hogs. Receipts light and prices steady at last Friday's quota;i0ns. Selects fed and wat- ered $9.75 to $9.85, the bulk going at $9.80: hogs. f.o.b. car prices to drovers at country points, $9.40. and $9.90 to $10 weighed of: cars, and one lot of 67 box: sold at $10.10 weighed of! cars. CHICAGO LIVE STOCK. .vâ€"~ , . Sheep and Lambo. About 100 sheep and lambs were on sale. Prices for them were about steady. Sheep._9v_vgss. sold at $6 _§0 87 _ger cwt.; -_ __ An up. cuccy, CWW, WI“ an. vv ‘v Vvvw rams. $5.50 to $5.75; yearling... {8,10 $8.55 per, cwt.; spring lambs sold at $5 to $8 CAMPBELLFORD. May 6.â€"â€"285 boxes cheese boarded. All sold to Kerr at 10 each. CHICAGO. May 6.â€"Cattle. receipts, 25.000. Market steady. Beeves, $7.30 to $9.10; Texas steers. $6.80 to $7.85; stock- ers and feeders, $6.10 to $8.10: cows 1nd heifers. $4 to_$8.25;_ca}yes,Ԥ6.5_0 to $9. J .._-‘.~, 7â€" -v V Hogs, receipts, 13,000. Market steady. Light. 38.30 to $8.60; mixed, $8.20 to $8.55; heavy. $7.90 to $8.50: rough. $7.90 to $8.10; pigs, $6.50 to $8.45; bulk or sales. $8.40 to $8.50. Sheep, receipts, 18,000. Market steady to 1°C lower. Native. $5.90 to $75 year- lings. 86.35 to 7.75; lambs, native, $6.40 to $8. 50. 15-16c. Wheat, goose. bushel. .. Barley. b shel ........ Peas. bus e] Oats. bushel Rye. bushel Buckwheat, bushel CATTLE MARKETS in? 16' 32:30 eaiéh. on. --..v. No.3 whi te oats. 33c to 331/2 No 2 rye. 56c to 55¢. Flour unchanged. DULUTH GRAIN MARKET. Dairy butter 30c. Potatoes 75c. bus. Beef cattle $4 to $6.50. Hogs $9.50. Straw $2.50 to $3. Hay $8 to $11. Barley 45c. to 60¢. Buckwheat, 45c. to 48c. Oats 35c. Peas, large, bus, $1.50. Peas, small, bus, $1.25. Rye, 65c. to 70c. Wheat, fall, 96c. Wheat, spring, 850. to 90¢. W601, unwashed, 15¢.wand 17c} Lts. bushel ........... 0 39 0 40 Ive. bushel ooooooo co... 0 65 'looo' lckwheat, bushel 0 51 0 52 TORONTO DAIRY MARKET. WEEKLY MARKEIS WINNIPEG OPTIONS. UNION STOCK YARDS. CH EESE MAR KETS. 34% 34% 35% 35% bushel rru V. Open. High. Low. Close. Close. 92% 93% 89 30c. Veal Cawes. 92% :‘2%b 93 1 “.b 94 88% 88% 89‘ 33% 33%!) 34 35% 35%b 35‘ ..... $0 96 to $0 98 090 320‘25 322117. 000002 on sale, for 092 015 038 94 89% 34 85% Mrs. (Rev) Pratt returned home on Monday after spending a couple of weeks with friends in Lakefield and Haliburton. MrfS. W. Welch was in Kinmount last Friday. Messrs D. J. Harvtle and John Kernohan returned from Toronto last week. Mr. Mark Rogers was in Lindsay one day last week. Miss Jessie Graham came home from Toronto on Saturday. Mr. Geo. Dawning, of the Dutch Line, was in town on Thursday 8V9" ning. Mr. Wm. Bowron (Jr) went to Midland last Monday. morning- The Misses Harrison and Fry, of Canarvon, were in town one day last week. Mr. Soutar, or Deep Bay, has purâ€" chased, three village lots and will erect a dwelling and become a rosi- dent. Mrs. Cunningham, of Toronto, is wisiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnston', of Bos-kung. We are sorry_ to report Mrs. Kirk- wood is quite ill. Rev, B. E. Stewart, of the Stan- hope Methodist Mission, occupied the pulpit in the Min'den Methoaist Church, He gave an excellent address on “Faith". During the oxffertory Mrs. Delbert Rogers and Miss P'ilkey sang a. duet. ' The death of Mr. James Reynold (sr) took place at the home of his son, James, at Elsie on Monday, April 28, 1913, aged 86 years 9 months and 22 days. He had been a resident of Min-den Township for over forty years. His wife predmeased him about twentyâ€"five years ago. Two sons mourn his loss. Will’iam of Venn, Sask, and James, of Elsie. The funeral took place to Minden cemetery on Thursday, May let, in charge of Rev. J. M. Whyte, of the Methodist Church. Mr. John Welch and son, Frank, were in Lindsay last Saturday. The death of Mrs. Isabelle Steale, aged 90 years and 1 day, took alace at the residence of her son, Robert, in Anson Township on Saturday morning, May 3rd, 1913. ,Mrs. Stezle was one of the oldest residents in Anson Township. The funeral will take. place on Monday. May 5th, to Minden cemetery. (Special to The Post.) Mr. P. Pen-1n has come home for a few days to look aftersome bees which were shipped to him Lately. They are IiVely bees. believe us. The congregation of St. George’s Church will miss the Rev. Mr. King- stone who leaves shortly for Prince Rupert, B. C. Cameron. is still in the throes of houseâ€"cleaning. Mr. S. McNevan and Mr. A. Poll- ard, of IAndsay, wheeled out to Cameron on Sunday. We regret to report the illness of Mrs. W. Anderson but hope to see her out again soon. (Special to The Post.) Mrs. (Dr.) Stevens and littlg daughter Norma arrived here on Wednesday last after spending sev- eral months at her home in Sunder- land. We are sorry to learn that Miss Lillian Dob-on who has been ill {or several months, is not reCOVering as rapidly as her many friends wish for. Miss Lizzie Patterson has returned home after a pleasant visit with net sister, Mrs. Firth, of Ingersoll. Misses Lizzie and Jessie Harcus spent a few days with friends in To- ronto. a Mr. H. Perrin, assistant station agent at Mariposa station, has been transferred to Whitby. Mr. Howard Gardener has taken his place at the station here. been Mus. J. B. Weldon, Miss Oda Wel- ‘don. and Master Bill, Miss Evelyn Cameron and Miss Pearl Prouse vis- ited Lindsay on Friday. Mr. G. G. Graham, of Calling- wood was called here owing to the death of his little daughter 'Jean, who was buried on Wednesday last. Division Court was held in the town hall on Friday. His Honor Judge Harding presided, lawyers Knight, O’Connor, and Hopkins 0! Lindsay being io attendance. Several interesting cases were heard and setâ€" tled during the session. THE LINDSAY POST. OAKWOOD C AMERO-N. MINDEN Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Perrin and lit- tle daughter, of Little Britain spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. I‘errin. A young son arrived at the home ob Mr. and Mrs. Percy Webster 11 Thursday last. Master Douglas and Fred Thornâ€" dyke have returned home after an extended visit with their grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Douglas of Manilla. Mr. and MrsF. Forbert and child- Ien, and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bowes of Lindsay, motored to our village on Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Tait. Mr. and Mrs. D. Tait. . The meeting of the Women's Insti- Miss Mary McNabb Of Cannington, tute for this month will be held on is visiting her friend, Miss Stella 821- Tuesday, May 13th at the home of vinac for a few days. Mrs. Wi-I-liam Thorndike, at the usual Mr. and Mrs. Barrowclough and hour. The programme committee in- Mr. and Mrs. A. Rogers of Littleiclude Mrs, (Rev.) Limbert, Mrs. W. Britain Visited Mr. and Mrs. Amoan‘. Webster and Mrs. A. E. Webster. Mr. and Mrs. W. Webster of Cam- bray spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Will Goard. Mrs. (Dr.) Williams and Mr. Mur- ray Williams of Sunderland, spent Wednesday in our village. We are sorry to hear that Miss Rea Moon, our assistant teacher, has tendered her resignation. She will be gneatly missed, having been here three years. Mrs. J. W. Staples of Bobcaygeon,f is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. P.‘ Webster. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Webster and Misses Anna, Alice and Donna spent Sunday in Lindsay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bowes. Armitage on Sunday. Miss; Dora Hicks and brother of Vglentia visited friends here on Sunday. The many friends of Mr. James Goad, of Toronto, formerly of Oak- wood, are sorry to hear of his ser- ious illness, but are hoping for his recovery. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. E. G. Lytle, who has been confined to the house through illness for the past week, is now recovering. Mr. ‘W. B. Taylor, contractor, re- turned to his home in Allandale on Thursday, but expects to return shortly, when the work of the new school will be commenced. Mrs. Elias Bowes of ed her daughter, Mrs. ster, during the week. Dr. and Mrs. Netht- and Miss BeatriCe Limbert of Lindsay spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. W. Lim- bert. ster, during the week. Mrs. S. D. Webster left for Toronâ€" to an Tuesday to visit her daughter, Mrs. R. J. McLaughlin. A cordial invitation is extended ta all the members and any other 1g- di‘es interested to attend. On Sunday morning sacramental service was held in the Methodist church. which was largely attended. We regret to learn that Mrs. Mc- Pherson is still very ill. She is un- der the care of} Dr. McPhail of Ma- nilla. Lindsay visit- W. F. web- Mrs. Charlotte 3 with an accident h moved to h?!‘ (1311;; Gorrill's home, 1 there until she rec facts of the accide; Miss Clara Hutc} course at the FOd§ lege, Lindsay. LINDSAY, FR]; Miss Flossie Armit home after a pleasa friends at Little Bfi Mr. Will Rich is h on the fam recently Mr. S. Washington I nedy Bros., 0f Littl: ing the work. Mr. Ed. RiCh of L has purchased a f: bile. Miss Mary McNabb returned home On Tu iting friends hem Notice is hereby Court of Revision of Roll, of the Town the Year 1913, will Council Chamber, 01 Harness Shop, 01 Lindsay, on Monda May, 1913. beginning Ten O’clock A. M. take notice accordingly. en O'clock A. M. All Parties interested '1 Township 0T0; COURT OF REVINA- AY rovern rain MAY REVISE“ .. “I “hm‘ With its NOW is the 1 good. NATIOI