: VOL. IH---_No. 13 MONKTON, ONT., FRIDAY, DEC. 2 DIO, Lr Malcolm MacBeth, Editor and Proprietor just a little too heavy. at HALF PRICE. see the bargains for yourselves. Men's Underwear | LOLOL OEOTOTOTOY OO E OL OLOEOLOTOTOEOTELOT * 7 The cold snap is here and that means that you will want some good ser- viceable Woollen' Underwear. '"'Stan- | field's Red Label" stands for all that and | we fully guarantee every garment of ! "3 Stanfield's Absolutely unshrinkable and for wear and durability. unexcelled. muffler. The Proof of the Pudding We beg to announce that we have just re- ceived the agency for che "Hamilton Carhartt" Overalls and Smocks. These goods need no introduction, as they are worn by all the labor- ing men of the cities and towns in railroad shops and and on the railroads, are mended by all. highly recom OL OTOH OFOEOTOEO TOT SOE CEEOL OTOLOTOTOTOETOTON OPOFOLOTOTS : +- In order to introduce them here we are giving with each pair of Overalls (from now until Christ- mas) one of their Solid Leather Souvenir Purses. tar SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ADYT. NEXT WEEK : bs SEO OOF OTOTOTOTOTOTOCOLOT OF OEOEOESFOTOTOTOTOLOTOTOL SEOEOEOEOEOPOTOTOTOTOLOTOT A Rousing Clearing Sale : of Millinery Although we have had a splendid season in this department. we find our stock In order to clean it out quickly, we will begin Saturday, 26th, to offer the balance of our Trimmed Hats, Shapes, Feather Sprays and Wings These goods are all marked in plain figures, so that you can Call in and see our large 'range of Men's and Boys | Overcoats with the military | collar that keeps your neck and chest 'Honest Goods" is in Chewing the String sot ~ roe ma The Monkton Time Is PUBLISHED \ EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Ontario | | | ADs 53 | Monkton SUBSCRIPTION RATES es One year. $1.00; six months, 50 cents; ee chree mo tus 25 eents in advance. Subscriptions not so paid, $1.50 per year CONTRACT ADVERTISING Seace V2.2. 6 M3. 3, Mos. Mo _column...$50.00 $30.00 $16.00 $6.00 Noy. dy , 80.00 16,00 9.00 4.00 . 15.00 9.00 6.00 2.00 A-ineh... cis 5.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 Eight cents per line for first tusertion and four cents per line foreacn subsequent insertion will be charged for all transient advertisements. . 'Mr. J. I. Struthers loaded several cars of baled thay last week. Mrs. Gilbert McKenzie returned to her home in Sarnia on Tuesday. 'Miss Snell, of Drayton. is the guest of her cousin 'Mrs. J. J. Woolacott at 'presant. New Raisins. Currants. Peels. Shel- led Nuts. Figs. Dates. and Prunes at Wilson's. Wilson's are paying 22c. for butter 1 1b. prints;.27c. doz. for fresh eggs dried apples 7c. a lb. New stock of Neckwear and Sus- pandens put up in attractive boxes. acceptable holiday gifts at Wilson's: + 'Mr. Chas. Rennick returned home om Saturday from Owen Sound where he was employed tin one' of the fac- tories. Mrs. A. Terry and son James, _of Atwood. who have been visiting with friends in town returned to their home on Sunday. Advertisements without specific direc- tions will be inserted until forbidden and charged accordingly. MALCOLM MacBETH, Publisher and P reprietor of cutters. New \stock of Fancy China arriving this week at Wilson's. Miss Njma Hicks spent the in Monk®on visiting friends. Misses Amstem, of Monkton hotel spent Sunday in Brodhagen. Mr. Paul Kalwasky. of Dublin, is renewing old acquaintances in town Special for Xmas trade Ladies' Ini- warm without a week- | | 'Mns. .Thos. Scott | Windsor on 'Tuesday week at his home here. CY after spending a \50c. for sale at Wilson's. Gill is selling 3 bottles of Rowatt's | Pickles for and 3 bottles ot Champion Oatsup for C. |. Mr. L. Schade's mew house is almost completed and he intends moving 1n- to it in 'the mear future Miss 'Jean Sherwin Berlin on Tuesday « ; few days at her home here. You will find it to your advantage | to buy your Fare. Caps, Coats. Muff- jlers and Shoes at Wilson's. | Rev. Conway. of Nile. preached in |the Methodist church on Sunday de- j | | { } 25o. returned to FLOLGLOLOEOESTOLOTS 2. of i ok lvemne a very interesting sermon. Wilson's are showing 4 largesc-> |See our Kpecial at $1.00, regular $1.25 Mr. Wm. Bannerman is busily en- Boston. |car loads. Mr. McKay. of the boundary West. who has been in the west the last der the parental roof. Gill is already getting ready for Christmas amd thas his windows gor- geously decorated. He takes the lead in Christmas goods. OFS EOE OL OLOEO SL OEOFOFOEOEOLOEOTOTOTOTOTOT 104656 Weber & Bettger Monkton's 3s Popular Fo 6400400105049 O1 OF OFO4 OOF OE OE OEOLOL OOOO OEEOEOOT OOOO OLOEOOTORR S| fore Christmas. The British Parliament dissolved jom Monday and the elections are on The new parliament has been ordered to convene on Jan. dist. Misses Florence Johnson and Pearl |Stewart went over to Milverton last OO FOELOE GEOL OLS OL OTOL LOLOL OE GES HS 2. b+ a 2 | Thursday and took part in the recit- | ®D @|ah given by Miss White's pupils. | oft Sto re <1 The childrem of the Methodist Sab- 4| bath School are at present busy prac- @ | stising entertainment which rapt A . * | will take place the Friday evening be- for ian Shoes and Rubbers We have just had arrive alarge stock of Men's Socks and Rubbers for fall and winter wear; Long Boots of French and English kip of the most modern and com- fortable last. Our stock is replete in every department and you will find by inspecting our stock that our prices are right. ive wenn ee Call and examine our line of Ladies' and Child- ren's School Shoes. Our present stock is the best ever shown in Monkton. We invite your closest. inspection, GEO. GOLIGHTLY Butter and Eggs Taken in Exchange. Repairing Done Neatly and Cheaply. bobbobehheebetdteiteteetn eee FEEE EEE TS fe oe eahee bebe bbb ebb bh LEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EE EEEE EEE EEE ED 'ya Seep epbdebbbbeebeeb bebe bbe bE Eee h et bbb bbb bb bt feste ole sde eed ole cbecfe beste eden ade sboctecde ofoeZoafecgefootoeforteoodeobeedecdeetoede obs obeeeafeeds odeebecden odode Ce ae ae or a a oe oie he a ae ec ae = SEO 08 pei was a large crowd at Mr. L. : es ; |Schade's sale on Thursday of last Miss M. E. Hicks, AE CNG week. Everything brought!a good | price 'under ithe management of Mr. |A. Chalmers. auctioneer. |. Quite a few from the village took jim the shooting match at Jas. Hamil- |tom's on the 14th of Elma. on Friday Studio--Wednesdays and Saturdays. | of last week and brought home a good Mr. W. Bettger's, Monkton. (share of the feathered fowl. | Mr. Hood. prother of David Hood, of i the 16th con. Elma. who has been em- | ployed svith Mr. Henry Ronnenberg for the (ast season intends leaving in a few days for a trip to the old coun- try to visit his parents. Weber & :\Bettger 'have turned their millinery department into a Fan@y \China and \foy 'departm@ent which will be a great convenience to Christmas shoppers giving them even 'greater assortments and rooom to choose during thé rush. The . Home Department of The Weekly Sun. Toronto. is specially edited and resents the latest ideas in every branch of the home work, in which the farmer's wife or daughter is interested. Your reading is mots) complete w ithout The Sun. Teacher of Piano and Theory Classes in Kindergarten Method DR. R. LEDERMAN DENTIST Licentiate of Dental Surgery and Member of Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. honor graduate of Toronto University. Crown and Bridge work a specialty. Hours 9 a.m. and 5. p.m. Office above Bank of Hamilton, Milverton. DR. A. F. McKENZIE Physician and Surgeon Office hours; So far as possible / | | | Call and see Gordon Seifert's stock | | | | j tial Handkerchiefs at 8c. each at Wil- | z son's. ¢ Ladies' Kid Gloves--the best values z | to be found in the trade you'll get at # | Wilson's. = | Mrs Chas. Broughton. of Milverton, | @ | is at present visiting at Mra Samuel + |Smith's. 2 | Mr. Wm. Barnhardt is busy putting @ | in gas fixtures for Mr. Geo. Adair. | blacksmith. | 2 | Wamnted--A good smart boy tolearn | @ | blacksmithing. Apply to G. L. Adair % | Monkton. Ont. | ¢ |. Mr. Joc Jobnson attended the Lo- @ | gam council meeting at Borrholm om) "| Monday afternoon. returnmed ¢ to | Buy Royal Purple Steck and Poui- i ltry Specific. in pails $1.50. packages | ) | ung. spending a. |of Women's Fancy Velvet Slippers. | gaged 'these days shipping turnips to | He has already shipped three | couple of 'years is home Visiting un- | NEWTON. Mr. Wilbur Yost has returned home after spending some time with friends at Britton. Mr. 'Will. Mitchell will soon be around again The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas MeConaghy was badly burned on Momday. The 'teachers. officers and class of Kmox church. Millbank. presented Miss (Eva Strachan with a_ silver \bread ttray amd sugar shell before her |Yeparture from among us. | 'This snow reminds us of winter. ; Our mew postmistress Jas arrived 'to 'take Miss Strachan's place. The Newton 'friends of Miss Eva lBirachan met in Mr. T. Hutchison's | block on Tuesday evening and pre- laanted her with a mantel clock and j butter lonife. They, felt they could not Jet such an esteemed friend de- } part without showing in some way | how they appreciated her work here | After the resentation all repaired lt Dommelly's hall where the rest of ithe evening was spent in dancing. The 'pupils of SS. No. 4: | hokdimg a concert. in Mr. Donnelly's | Hall on Dec. 22nd. We are sorry 'to report that Mr. | Alex. Ross is ow the sick list. His imany friends hope for a speedy re-| covery. A mumber from here : dance at Mr. Wm. Glenn's ok Friday levenimg. All report @ good time. | Mr. A. Walker visited friends, 1n | Linwood on Monday. a y day School i lweh on Thursday afternoon and even- The, people of our vieimity exten Peffers their best l'Mr. and Mrs. Jas. ee | wishes for a long and happy marrie( 'life. Rev. Mr. Morrison. of Toronto, |cupied the pulpit im the North Morn- \mgton church last Suiday- | BRODHAGEN. | Mr. John Bennewis rand Mr. 'dolph Jarmuth left for Chicago Monday morning. Mrs. Chas. Sherbarth and Mrs. Jno. | Jacob aérived home om Thursday at- lter visiting a' month with friends Im | Lowa. A very sad affair occurred here on | Friday morning when the two-year- jold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. | Rosa died. she was the only. daughter |and was the idol of her grandparents | Mr. amd Mrs, Louis Becker. The fun- jeral on Sunday was largely attended. | Rev. Weigand conducted tthe last sad | rites and chose for his text the fol- ihowing; 'Ich habe dich jeh und jeb | geliebet darum habe ich dich zee mir | gezogem aus lauter liebe." NOTICE. Owing ito a big 'advance made by The Producing Coal Companies in the mrice of Chesnut Coal. the price of coal at 'the sheds in Monkton will be as follows ;-- CHESNUT---+--0:- ----t00- se -+-$7.25 ton. STOVE & FURNACE--------- $7.00 ton. Subject to a discount of 25 cts. per ton for Spot Cash when bill is pres- dntdd. AJl small lots paid for on de- livery. 'All coal bills remaining unpaid 30 days after delivery of coal will be subject 'to imterest. J. J. WOLLACOTT Monkton. Nov. 80th. 1910. CANADA'S GREATEST NURSERIES Want a representative for Monk- tom sand surrounding district. The reliability. healthy condition of our stock as well as trueness to name must, be appreciated by the public or they would mot have helped us to in- crease our busimess 'yearly since 1837. the date of our establishment. Our firm's mame ilends prestige to our representatives. Complete line of Nursery Stock for Spring 1911. Write for full particulars. STONE & WELLINGTON, The Fonthill Nursuries Toranto. os Ontario. BRUNNER. Mr. J. R. Peters.. of Brunner. who is attending Victoria College. (Toronto. has been successful in landing the II Regent's prize in English essays. at that University. which was open to finst and second years in Arts. The subject assigned by the Faculty was How may a University best promote culture im Canadaf*® Mr. Peters was presented with a handsome set of of books valued at $10.00 of the latest and best Theological Works, all nice- CONSERVATIVE | CONVENTION The anmual meeting of the North Perth Liberal-Conservative Assoc- iation was held in the assembly, room of the public library. Milverton, on Thursday, of last week. Notwithstanc- img the condition of the roads, the at- tendance was good and the enthusiasm in keeping with it. A meeting of the executive commit- tee, presided over by Mr. A. Dempsey, was held im the forenoon, when the matter of calling a conventiom was considered. but the matter was left over for the imcoming executive to deal with. The amnual meeting was also pre- sided over by President A. Dempsey. On the platform with him were Mr. Geo. 'Westman, Sec,-Treas.;. Mr. Jas. Torrance, M.P.P.; Mr. A. H. Musgrove. M.P.P.. for North Huron; Mr. 8. R. Hesson, ex-M.P., and Mr. J. 8. Car stairs. Dominion Conservative Secre tary. After a brief address by the president, the. fallowing officers were elected : President--J. G. Hamilton, Milver ton. First Wice-President--Chas. gel. Brocksdem. Second Vice-President--Hugh Rich- mond, Newry. Secretary-Treasures--Geo. Westman Strarford. The executive committee was elect- ed. to be composed of the above offic- ers and the following gentlemen: Fryto- 3 | intend | at tended the } ss Etta Kerr attended the Sun- | Convention held in Listo- ote Ru- on Stratford (re-elected) --Mayor W. 8 | Dingman, W. J. MeCully, Ald. F: J. Corrie. Dr. 8S. T. Rutherford. North Hasthope--J. A. Makins and Wm. McFarlame. Wlice--Robt. B, Henry and has. |E. Moore. Mormington--J. J. Carson and Wm. RP. Rutherford. Milverton--Dr. R. Lederman and R. | %. Ranney. | Elma--Wm. Hunter and Robt. Ror. Listowel--Dr. Berger and Robert | Woods. | Wallace--George | Johy Strong. The retiring president then invited | Mr. Hamiltom to the chair, who raised | the enthusiasm by a spirited speech. | Mr. James Torrance. M.P.P.. the jloeal member was called and reviewed \the work of the government since it {came into power. Mr, Torrance put |himself on record as being opposed to ibilimgual schools. At the close: of his | sddress, the following resolution was ved by Messrs. J. J. Coughlin and ' Blewett and carried unanimous- McKnight and jky: | | '\of Louisville. "That this meeting desires to have | d to |agaim recorded its appreciation of the | Bugh Richmond. ' The meeting was brought to a close by cheers for the King, Messrs. Tor- rance, Hesson and Musgrove and the party leaders. RAGS ERY T MILVERTON Miss Pearl Walton. of Tiondon, 4s at present the guest of Miss Hester Guenther. : Mrs. Wm. Hollatz week with Mr. and latz./of Stratford. The members of the local Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters will hold a supper an ithe evening of Dee 13th. : Mr. Solomon Gowing and wife of Midland Mich.. spent a week at the home of the former's cousin Mr. Dav- id Gowing. Wednesday) night mext, Nov. 30th. being St. Andrews' Day there will be Divine Service in Christ church. Mil- verton, at 7 p.m. The annual meeting of the 'branch of the Women's Auxiliary of Christ church. 'Milverton. will be held on Thursday. Dee. Ist at 2.30 p.m. sharp. Every dady of the congregation 1S asked to be present. Mr. Charles Ritter of the Grand Central is annoyed by petty pilfering from his lavatory. From time to time soap and combs are taken away: Mr. Ritter says that if there is anyone im need of these articles that he will provide them with them rather tham have them steal. |) We are in receipt of a brochure on \"The Law and the Motor Car" by Mr. |F. Herbert Spencer. Attorney-at-Law Kentucky. The essay |was awarded a prize in the senior class ;competition at the Jefferson School lef Law. of Louisville. Ky- Mr. Spen- \cer is a son of Mr. and. Mrs. Charles | Spencer, of Milverton. | Mr -John Semple has just recently 'made a Valuable addition to his stud iby the purchase of the purebred shire | stallion Prince Burgeon 2nd. Imp. 68? 1.96573. He is 'a beautiful bay with | white face. off fore fetlock white. \foaled in 1907. bred by Thomas Moore. \Peel Hill. Malton, Blackpool. Eng- ljamd. Imported in 1909 by Mr. J. M. Gardhouse. Weston, Ont. He 'is' ad- |mitted to be one of the best horses © lhis breed ever imported into the Do- | mimion. The shire horses are without \aoubt the largest draught horses the world to-day. The farmers and horse -breeders of this community, ighould congratulate Mr. Semple on \his purchase and alsa patronize him' do as bo raise high' priced draught horses. No doubt this horse will be heard of later 0% in the show ring. The anniversary services in. connec- tion with "hrist church, Milverton. will beheld on Sunday next, Der is spending @ Mrs. John Hoi- Las , F rt 3 |fervices of our esteemed representa- uth. whe Very i be as i uf atasiey i tive in the Local Wegislature. Mr. |. Davis. D.D.. Wee oo the special | James' Torrance and to testify to the has set for e@ nerf---- * pares ha - . Of Pusuc auly, and to congratulate them called upon and delivered an ad- dress in which he compared the re- cords of the two parties im the Legis- 'ature. Resolutions were submitted by Mes- srs. J. C. Makims. K:C.. and James Bradley. and Messrs. W. 8S. Dingman and Wm. McFarlane expressing the comfidence of this association in the govermment of Sir James Whitney amd the leadership of Mr. R, L. Bor- dem. On motion of Messrs. Hugh Kerr and W. &. Rutherford, Messrs. Blew- ett. Makins and Coughlin, with the president and secretary. were ap- painted a committee to revise the jednstitution and report at mext an- nual meeting. ; Mr. J. 8. Carstairs. Dominion Con- \pervative secretary? of Toronto, fol- lowed with an excellent speech upon organization topics, etc. The following very fitting resolu- tien was then moved by Messrs. H. B. Morphy and James Torrance, M. { ing silent vote: "That. the the County of Perth. in an-! nual meeting at Milverton, desire to place on record their most profound | amd sincere regret upon the death of am old member. John Watson. | for many years clerk of the Town- ship of Mornington, and also for | several years honorary president of | this Association, which took place | on Sunlay fast, the 20th instant, | im his eighty-fourth year. The late | Mr. Watson was one of the pioneers | of thg@ County of Perth, a most | comscientious and careful official | and in all a most worthy and es- | timable citizem We desire to ex- | tend to his family the heartfelt sympathy of this Association in} their bereave ment." Messrs. Blewett and Stewart moved | the following resolution respecting | the press. which was endorsed by the | meeting : i "That this Association hereby | tenders to the Liberal-Conservative and independent press of the County | of Perth their hearty thanks for the | kimdly attitude shown from time to} time in giving prominence to meet- | ings called and reports of same, and | many other courtesies extended to| this Association as well as the Liberal | Comservative press for their fear- Jess amd able advocacy of the policy and the principles of 'the policy." Speeches were also made by Messrs. 8. R. Hesson, ex-M.P,. who was given ly bound and stamped with the Col- After a successful tenure of eigh- from 1 to 3 p.m. and in evenings. | teen years as principal of Brussels Public and Continuation school J. H. ' ryrgincbsh has tendeted his resignation to accept a position om the Collegiate A = CHA LMERS staff in London at an initial salary of $1,400 per annum. duties to commence Notary Public, Conveyancer, Issuer | 24 'the opening of 1911. of Marriage Licenses. J. P. for the|, At the regular meeting of Court County of Perth. Real Estate bought | Rosewood on Saturday night. Secre- and sold. A few choice farms for im-|tary J. T. Gill presented Messrs. C. mediate sale. Broughton and R. Rennick and Miss Annie Ullner with membership club 'pins for securing members. Music Memn's 'Gloves--A, full assortment of | wad furnished by Mr. John Matthews [Men's Kid and Mocha Gloves from | amd Arthur Partridge and lunch was $1.00 to $1.75 see our special at $1.25. | served by tthe Compamion Court. A at Wilson's, a pleasant evening was spent. lega 'crest. j litte set 4 which ape the beginning he (tome } ~ veoovailance | ing. thering of the interests of his consti tuemcy." Mr. A. H..Musgrove. M.P.P. was} P P.. and carried by unanimous stand- | pom. |famey work, pin Liberal-Comservative iolls all sizes, home-made baking and Association for the North Riding of | camdy will be offered a deserved ovation. H. B. Morphy. K.| Miss Maggie Schaefer C.. Mayor Dingman, J. C. Makins, K. Grosch. c.. BF. BR, Blewett, J. J. Coughlim and \ Y { 5 5 a peor ithe eee Special music has beer | continuance on bis part of the high |PT° jared. Everyone is heartily wel- Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morn- -saryice 11 a.m.: Hvening 7 p.m. | Rev. G yee Ray. F.R.G.S.. of Toro . ie . . him upon the unvarying exhibitions | to. delivered am illustrated lecture 13 by him in all his represemtative ac- Sioms, of sound judgment, loyalty to 'day evening of last week om the 'nat- his leaders and viligance in the fur-| ives of Brazil. South America. Mr. the Evamgelical chureh on Wednes | Ray said. was the most kmown coun- try jn the world, yet in Brazil, which is larger tham the United States there | was sufficient land to give every man. /womamn and child on the globe two ac- 'yes. He im turn described the advan- ltages of the ten republics of South | America and painted a picture of the llife among the savages who are among 'the most barbarous im the world. He l offered for sale at the close of the lee-~ 'ture which was well attended, his book \"Through Five Republics on Horse- | back." | Mr. James Bemple informs us that |he threshed out dast week employing Messrs. Brydone Bros. who used their /@asoline engine and thresher. Al- /though the separator is one that waa lyofastructed for horsepower use. 8O even did the engine drive it that as {much graim was turned out as by the jordimary traction engine outfit. Mr. |Semple'a wheat yielded 50 bushels te the acre. : | Don't forget the Fancy Fair. on lDee. Bth amd 9th., afternoon and even 'ing in Mr. Preuter's old store. under 'the auspices of Christ church, Milver- A very beautiful assortment of cushions, aprons, for sale. Tea wake. and oysters served in the tea room. Music and a real good time for averyone. Come and enjoy yourself. No admission. The following pupils gave the pro- loram at Miss Lotta White's piano re- cital Thursday afternoon: Piano duet---'New Virginia Dance," Misses Mae Riley and Freida' Pauli, "Tittle Waltz'? and 'In the Orch- ard,' Ollie Kelterborn. "Marigold," Master. Jack 'Grosch, Song, "Pussy's Lullaby," Flossie Knechtel and Margaret Parker. "Dimples," Alice Hamilton, "Merry Maidens,' Master Barr. \ Melody,"' Charlie "Kinder-Liedehen and Margaret Parker, "Loveland," Miss Freida Schmidt, Piano duet, Russian Intermezzo, Mrs. Thompson and Miss Linda Mil- ler. "Silver Nymph"? (Neins), Miss Flor- ence Johnston. Paper on the Life of Clara Schu-. mann, Miss Pearl Coulter, "Remembrance" (Ginerdeler), 'Miss Linda Miller. Piano duet, Zimmermann: "By the Riwulet"' Pearl Stuart. "Placid Lake, Misses: Vi and Gertie (Tours), Miss Forest Sounds, the Rainbow' (Dennee), Miss Freida Pauli. Much enjoyed songs were given by and Master God Save the King.