The Milverton Sun THUBSDAY, DECEMBER, 20, 1900. ‘Temperance people fa: many of the gities are protesting against the action of Lieut.-Governor Jones of Halifax giving each of the re- turning Canadian soldiers a pint of wha - proposes beer: upon their arrival in Canada. @bvernor Jones must surely have been aspiring to be considered unique by | ¥7: making such a fool’suggestion. te ‘A new-law which has just come in- |. to force'in Germany enacts that per- sons, who through drunkeness, are unable to manage their own affairs and take care of their families, may Jose their legal rights and be proclaimn- This is a just Iaw and should meet with approbation in this It would no doubt be argued that it interferes with the ed winors. country. freedom of the individual. individual should haye no freedom that encroaches upon the rignts of others and drunkeuess most assuredly trespasses upon the rights of the vie- tim’s family when it deprives them of the necessities of life or even luxuries that might be had if the money were tage spent in purchasing liquor. ne Tho death of Mr. Joseph Rymal,-ex- MEP., removes a famous character from the activities of life: Tn his day when the vigor of speech and. trenchant criti- cism of a ruder sort were greatly ad- mired he was a power in politics and was unexcelled as a stump spenker. | fe made-himself famous by his eaustic of the late Sir John Macdonald and they occasionally helped each other to deiiver a smart rebuke to an objection- Member, the most notable instance be- ing the “dressing fdown” of *Tom” Ferguson. Ferguson was a man of mediocre ability and insisted on taking 4 seat in the front row on the Govern- ment’s side, much to the displeasure of the “Old Chieftain,” who wanted the place reserved for more able supporters, Ferguson’s pretentiousness did nob go a, uxeballenged for Rymal took occasion | lation at. Win, to,compliment him upon his valor and courage in coming forward, which was not less oo than in the days of 66 when he was only prevented from ae part in the defence of his country by foundering at the Front. The allusion was to an act of cowardice on the part of Ferguson who when sent in conmand of a company to the But an|4 Sold by Jas. Torrance. ow Canada @uffalo Express.) in 82 An Appropriate Name (Toronto Star.) r. Pray intenidene ofthe Hamilton cemetery. His name oust By fa “make the people rest ¢ Who Can 1t be sp nneee News. y that byt the D got eaters neat that Sor ton re ee plac Holland ek Of Sense Guffalo Express.) x Henderson _ incident at t! who ordered the flag ove ee Belicved in Wixed Farming, (Stratford Beacon.) cord of wood, one quarter o} and four ‘lie pigs—rather a motley collection ‘The Tories Did it. (Poronto Telegram ) life terns for the latter crime. Divorce Not the Only Method. so ene Star.) The hi aren were a ough to, do it, only they hated) makes inees p A Mean (Kineardine Review.) elect Garrow. But read attempt. We Garrow bint aia agate free and the President ofthe Liberal assoc: ain deposesgthat Van- was" ne and would not be ted by the” eee the evidence given to disprove ti ageney of Vanstone is slanderous of ar Hits. eardine Review.) Surely there must be some way of bringing to De Wet’s personal atten- tion the report that the war is over? ‘ papers Front pleaded that sore feet: prevented | if, +P rohibitionis him marching further and drop; out... The recalling of the incident greatly discomfited Ferguson but. no one enjoyed his discomfiture better than Sir John who sat chuckling in si hig seat. A Cruel Jab, aes Record, Lib.). The Liberals of Toronto are oe in getting ap banguete than y to Kodaks, (Toronto ees > Wilfrid Lauri looks on ihe Eleral platform iets sgn form of 3 es eno} oh to have his picture & fe peers Liniag, ronto Telegram.) as ates looks erent Ge the *congerati ive party, Future is too far away eon the one tealwars getits vote_in.on election Too one Sentinels Isi wonder that. ehildre plain vo tain when ve the orld foinedhinge that would “stagger mani r says that the ordinary see two miles farthe! ere is ing to show ‘that Flynn got the solid Testevote Fossil Pilts.—The demand {s proof of their worth. Dr. Agnew's Liver Fills are beating out many fossil formulas tera res and you'll ose Sick Headache, he, Biliousness, Nausea, Con- ‘stipation and Sallow Skin —6r Sold a = Torrance. Edward Biake Honored. ews comes from London, Eng.. tne effect Apes Hon.- Edward Bla! Me lected. chairman of Parlia- mentary ses mittees, which is regard- edasa cognition ents ability and indicates that he zegard as one tha'higmen of the Lee Dr. Agnew’s olmtneie Cures Piles.—itching, Bleeding and Blind Piles. in one apfiication.- It cures in three to six nights. Itzenres all skin | diseases in young and.-old, A remedy beyond compare, and it never falls. 35 formation in them school oye: cents.—63 Sold by Jae..Torrance, aie life must be in the Do- wisi nit only 271 divorces granted ray has been appointed super- business, a certain super loyal Hamil- a boycott on wed an k of common as in the Washing- ton n senteniiial celebration--that is, if to be ho drove in to market to- day bad on his sleigh three-quarters ofa beef iens, who are serving r [erected on his barn i | 7 Messrs ‘Crombie and Smith are busy delight you. flavored with the Xmas idea. fully and it will be to your own advantage to buy during the next two weeks. holiday prices in the following lines DRESS GOODS, FURS, SILKS, HANDKERCHIEFS What is nicer to buy your wife than a nice dress for Xmas: or if you want to do a little better we can sell you a nice Fur Cape or Coat at prices right. Our big bargain list for Xmas will surprise you as - well as They are seasonably inviting, strongh Look them over care- from us. We will sell goods at HANDKERCHIEFS The variety is so very large so we will say prices from re to $1. LADIES’ JACKETS We do not want to carry over one jacket this season and in order to clear the lot we: intend cutting deep. $5, $6 and $».50 Jackets, your choice at $4. go. ; Men’s Fine $10 to $12. We just happen to have a few too many. Nap and Beaver Overcoats Next two weeks Nap at $8.50 worth from. Beaver, at $5.65 worth $6. 50 to $7.506 your choice at 75c. The finest sight in Milverton during the holidays will be our China Hall. see our display, we will try and interest you. CHINA HALL Call in and A crate of Goblets worth from $1 to 1.25, | 25¢, Figs 5c lb, Raisiis toc Ib., GROCERIES FOR XMAS 3 tins corn 2<c., 3 tins peas 25¢., 3 tins tomatoes 25c., 4 Buffalo starch 25¢, 4 corn starch: 3 tins as Baking Powder 25c, 6 lbs Young Hyson Tea i. The best 25¢ Japan Tea on the market CANDIES AND NUTS— We quote mixed candies from 5c up to Toc, gum. drops 8c lozenges 12c, chocolates 15c¢, creams at all prices, we won't be beat. will find us among the lewest. In Nuts you Call in and see what we can do for you. . W. KU OTH. Allnew nuts. Dr, Agnew's Oatarr rrhal i Pow-= der.—Rev. isa wonderful remedy, " 50 cents.— Sold by Jaa Torrance. “TRALEE © The community loses an old and re- spected citizen in the deat an Purpose having a shooting mateh a Fafile on Thursday, Dec, 20 Wu White, jr, and Jolin Wood have gone to the-Soo for the winter, and if the place suits them they may” stay longer. Mr. ond Mrs, Geo. Ayton last week attending the f eral of Mrs. Hewitt’s prniliere daugh- He ae ite es we Alsctin Tantzian hada wind motor last week and to do his own chopping. Bec MILLBANK iss MeMutien,. of Woodstock, is at Dr. Johnson's. Mr. Willinn Laidlaw friends in the village. Fred Nicholls has gone to Brantford where he hus obtained employment ar his trade- is visiting getting ready: to run their chopper in ee old foundry. They also talk of anniacturing wind mills and iron- a : stockings when its 90 degrees in the shade for instance. y for health and comfort. fi 11s. The, English church will hold their annual Xmas enter! Wed- Satarday in the interests of North- West missions. 7 Mr. Samuel. Weir and family have moved into-the-villaze. Invitations are out for the Sah oe of Mr: A. Nera of Newton, to Mis: Maggie. Rutherford on Wednesday of this week. / Mrs...(Dr.} Johnson has returned from Fergus. where she successfully underwent an. operation. for the re- ab prosend as can moval of a cancer and is doing as well expected. _ EVER Good — shoes necessary, 01 walk on their But K when its sloppy and cold underfoot shoes be heavy and dry Dry feet means good health. ie aan Wishing You the Compliments of the Season. J. G Grosch & Son Complete stock of Trunks & Valhses. All kinds of Farm Produce taken. P. H. Bastendoprff's The Holidays are fast. approaching and many are already selecting their Gifts for the coming Festival - Come early and make your selections, an immense ~ assortment to choase from, o! JEWELERY, WATCHES and CLOCKS in all the latest designs. : We have just received another large shipment of” Beautiful a SILVERWARE —e= And the very latest in ud JAPANESE FLORAL tee Ss Also a new supply o: Chains for Ladies and Gentlemen. Bracelets, Pins, Cuff Links, and the pewent assortment of = Rings in tow See our fhe of eee Give us a call, we cams not fail to please you. —_- Yours for business, “H: BASTENDOREF.*. SHOP EARLY. These two words will be the keynote for comfortable shopping from now until Christmas. everybody knows there's going to be immense crowds in all the stores—more perhaps at this store than anywhere else, simply because our assortments are more numerous and more want- able than elsewhere. people, and everything has been done that could possibly be done to aid and help in the Christmas buying. Yet our advice ‘5: Do your shopping in the mornings. Store is Ready for Business Every Morning, Promptly at 830 6 But this is a You know, we know, a big store—holds a lot of Christmas Candies An immense stock of fresh ‘and — wholesome Christmas candy — the creams 10¢ chocolates 15¢ lb. kisses a new candy, very good cheaponly 15¢ Ib. drops 8c, mixed candies 5c, 8c and toc. Christmas Purses Clasp Purses, toc, 50¢, 756, $1, $1.50." Nen’s Mocha Kid Gloves Mocha gloves in all the latest shades, very warmly lined and an excellent glove for cold weather, “would make a good Xmas gift. Price per pair $1.50 Kid gloves in Tan shades, fancy lining with furtopped cuffs, dome ~ fasteners, warm and durable, per pair $1.00. iS Giassware Nuts for Christmas New Filberts 15c lb., new Walnuts 15¢ lb., new Pea- nuts 2 Ib for 25c, Al- monds 18c. Just opened, 1 Cut Glassware imported specially for Christmas in order to realize how pretty these are you must see them displayed at our store, prices from 5c to $3.50. craté of} 4 The Milverton Sun THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 20, 1900. GENERAL ‘NEWS In describing the career of the Colo- relates that during the rush of gold- latte River to the cayons of the Colorado region. The bettles, which b en confined to the po- tato patches of the cayons, took advan “gan their pone eat and de- structive march east, ed _as follows in Canada :-— Ontario, population of 2 granted population rans ore 18: disor jin British Gonene population 80.200, 43 di- vorees. ere has not been a in Prinee Edward Island, population 100,000, in thirty years ye Ds ass of kidney disease, Lay hold Toys for the Little People Have alook through this department and we are confident we can satisfy you. Ladies’ Jackets complete unless you have one of our beautiful Jac- kets that we are selling regardless of cost. Si ours and compare them at prices from $2.25 to $8. Mufflers Fine silk mufflers in colors and black silk at prices 25C, 50¢, 75¢, $1, $1.50. Handkerchiefs For young and old, silk handkerchiefs, colored border, lawn at 5c to $2. Dolis We have an immense. as- sortment. See those we are giving away with 1 lb of baking powder, cream tartar or mustard for 5oc. Fancy Silk Drapes designs for Xmas in nile green, pink, yellow, etc. These drapes would make a lovely Xmas gift for $1.50, $3.25, $4.50. Clothing For the balance of this year we will give you 25 per cent. off for cash on all our clothing, If you want a good suit or over- coat, buy here and save money. Persian Lamb Caps Beautiful Lamb curl with flaps, worth $12, for xmas $8 and $9.50. see our Stock for Christ- ve won't worry you if you don’t. want to buy. Wishing One and All a oye Christmas Yours, E. H. DIERLAMM. Butter 18c., Eggs 17¢., Ducks 6c lb, 5 » Turkeys 8c Ib Dried Apples'® ‘ pall _ Geese 5c 1b; 4¢-Ibo. i Your attire will ,not be gr: We are showing beautiful some friend of yours. $1,| > Mov. u ca All we ask is to call and thei faith to-and bas as cated pcamictly and per. ently. South Kidney Cure ‘aotld of medicias friend.—62 Sold by Jas.. Torrance, Se she O@ULLED FROM ALL SOURCES. rado Pee. alts Professor Tower | Sunday seekers to Gane in 1849 and 1850) 0° Daring the past year Ga for divoree | fj, Satur in - | weeks with-her ¥ Mr. divoree |} 20 | shell high school, spent gaan. ah Monkto: MONKTON = ee oe poet oh that uta Sux] ome ‘nay cok ‘ood’s young men enjoyed the hospitality of Monkton friends on ; that B. was rather ‘awing brick from Messrs. So unEHO DE & ‘Boot! it’s “| brick on Friday and Satu meister, ras Poole, uring the last autos. days of last a 7 50,000 brick and tile left the obert Goforth, of Mitchell, visited he brother, J. BE. Goforth, on r left on Saturday Los Acc, Wellington Co., to spend tw: Wm. Caney, of Mbonght the old Uniae Homeetea, a R. Chur oe, his Hae er in inter Bicycles have. started duteareas One ae seen on Main Street on, Sanday la Remen tainment to be a ne ‘he me tat hurch on Monday rogramme o} Y ee choolenetsiae Mornington Township Council. connéil met at Donnellys poate share; ing t une tt oe Nara ae etor a B. iGo es. a0 Galaes as ‘collector: G. Beasin- tion concerning the school tax on e} a ti, . 11.—Carried. cial statement was read al ordered to a printe Griffin, seconded by or MeCloy that this council do now udjourn sine die.— Carried. Warsos, clerk. Loss of an Esteemed Citizen. (Communteated.) Will be mourned by a large circle of aintances as id en ive 0 Miss oe ae Mrs. Seiler lived to Seles the 63rd anniversary 0 being separated. her b eiler survives re—Willian a: Stra: 17; abauctie tse Deer mten ail alice ca-| repair with kitel 5 he Tresanren resented the finan-' sta apd | Baiter yer “pos their marriage before pe Fat auilaren who pee with her o prepared. The usual admission: will be charged. A Casket of Pearls:—Dr. Vou Stan's Pineapple, Tablets would lace to the disheartened ) Everything ESTRAY SHEEP. ed onto Tot. . 6, on or The owner can haye same by proving roperty and paying expenses, ee J.B. Were, Milbank? POR ShLE Frousbadeloban Maple siree Halt acre of land, fod wsedehed: Four rooms upstairs and four down. Hard and soft water. Good ¥ i s LAND, eee Milverton, Ont. ~ House and Six Acres for Sale. 0, con. 4, M6 rnington. house is a good frame structure with brick kitchen and woodshed attached, four rooms upstairs and four down: rther particulars apply to Hi & Curis? Wirt, Milverton, P.O. COMMERCIAL December 20, 1900 $ 61 6 Minvert Fall wheat per bush. wheat. per bus! Aer per bust Oats apie per bs Busnes Begs p . a Siro Decent 20, se 8 ts Rona ee we55 sons above rene house in good | 0.8. KERIUHER, | ot This is. cer- tainlys where you: will” find the* miost abundant stock of everything for women and children: for Xmas. We have made a wonderful pre- -peration and by the end of this week we expect it to be a record break- er. have some- thing for every— body old or We FANCY CASE LIPES, TOBACCO POUCHES, LADIES’ PURSES, ETO. MAKE The Red Flag Store your headquartees for Christmas Gifts. Larger stock, quicker seryice and lowest prices is the basis of attention. No trouble to show & goods. A call solicited. ¢ *RED FLAG STORE Opposite J. G. Cis shoe store.