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‘Dréaséd Hogs per cwt ......... Hides. Der lb ............. Sheeps kins ............... . Turkeyspe r lb ................ 130080 per 1b ................ 'Ducks per pair ............... ,Tbe masquerade carnival on the}: rink on Friday evening last. was well .1 'patronized and highly successful. l. gTbe I. 0. F. band furnished plenty of 1 music and made it. pleasant for both 1 spectators and Skaters. There were a 'a number present from Dundalk, .. ‘Durham and Markclale. but unfortu- nately through some mishap thosel; 'from Markdale did no arrive in timei, to compete for prizes The follow-.1 in: were prize winners:â€"oppn race l ‘13 miles. J. Conxey, Dundalk. lst, N. 'Swallow, Durham 20d; Best gen: "skater, \\'. Swallow, Durham; beat "ladyskater. Miss E Swallow, Dur- ham; best lady and sent skater. Mr“ "V. and Miss E. Swallow; best lady . skater under 16, Miss Carrie Sullivan ;l ‘obstacle race. boys 16, N. Swallow,l '19:, P. Hempliill. 20d; potatoe race. , 'P. Crawford. 1st, N. Swallow, 2nd; boys" race, N Swallow. 13: P. Crew-:1 ford 2nd; best gent’s costume, Rl Thompson. Mephiszo; best lady’s, costume, Miss Wilda Crossley. flower‘ 'girl. lst, Miss Zilla Trimble. sky. find; best girl’s cnsrume, Miss Mabel I Boyd. flower girl; "best dude, E‘, Smith. lst. W. Bentham, 2nd; fat, “man, W. Ritchie; down, Dr. Mun ray. Miss Carrie Sullivan wore al taking huutress costume: Mrs. J. [Ll l H ~--v-~.0~ Bord represented summer and Miss Millie Crossley Red Eitliughood Mr. Geo. Wilson, of Marlrdal», was a: "prince, and Messrs. Milne and Lambl of Markdale. and Geo. Richardson. ofl this place, were in the garb of clowns,“ The Flesherton Public School build in}: bad a narrow escape from fire 135: week One of the furnace regis. ters overheated and bcfore discover- ed the floor surrounding it. was in flames. Principal Slaughter with Market Report. ‘LESHERTON. ' a; {mat Drink flux J. A. HUNIER 25c Black Tea W%%%%%%%%%%%%%%w%%%%%*%% DURHAM. Feb. 7. 1900. The Big Store ! wants for those who wish to save time. money and worry by buying 3 Suitable Ready-to-Wear garment. They cost about one-half the price of the Mallow-Order glad. Our White Wear Sale is now on and is proving a wonderful success, and according to cusmm the best goods are selling first. Call and see our assortment; It is a very large one ! “WE ARE CATERING IN THIS DEPARTMENT FOR THE POPULAR. Paper is up in price-Buy your Wallpaper at old prices. Wool is up in priceâ€"Buy Suits, Undercloching and Blankets new. Cotton is up in priceâ€"Buy Prints and Shining now. Tea is up in price «Buy a good supply at. old prices. Raisins are up in priceâ€"Buy a box at. old prices. Dishes are away up in price -Buy from us at. old prices now. Large flew... Studs .0! fiarnets 3‘2 I . . Our Very Heavy Purchases CASH FDR PRODUCE. In price-fat beyond expectations. There can be no change in the wool market before next fall. No downward movement, but the manufactured goods are going higher and higher every day. W'e'rwill be compelled to give the advance and tuna: ask it from you. but we do say positively. that we are giying you a chance of a. lifetime. to buy from us now at old prices. Last fall before the advances took place will save you and us many dol- late. This is where a large stock has the decided advantage over the small stock. Don’t forget to come and see us any how. We will try and send you away happy. ' 5b- 7‘ 1900- l Mr. John‘Osborn, who has been in 85° 1:0 :5; failing health for some time departed 24 to 25; this life at a. ripe old age at his home :55 to §>§ here on Friday morning last. His 7530 :3 7 33 remains were interred in the Flesher- ton cemeterv on Monday afternoon I? to ~17 . . . ’ 16 the burial servxces being conducted if? to 45 roch. The fozuier will conduc: a “’ t: 3 ‘9 memorial service in the Presbyterian 1 to Church on Sabbath afternoon next. to 5 25; Mr. Osborn was‘ born 80 years ago 7i: ‘0 "" 1 near Omagh, county Tyrone. Ireland. r ‘.' 0% ‘30 7"!He came to Canada in 1836 and the: 5 to 5lfullowing year Served in McGraw’s 40 to 50ltr00ps in the McKenzie rebellion. ’4 «b 15‘In 1856 he settled in the almost. solid‘ forest of Osprey Township where for 26 years he lived and by careful in-t .duStry made a competency for his- declining years. In 1882 he retired V81 00 the and Settled in Fleshertou where he? 5*» “'33 W9” ' has since lived. enjoying the fruits Slime-“8‘01 {of his early toil and was a quiet and 9‘3 Mel”)? 0f 3 loyal citizvon. He was 3180. like 80 rm for Mill l many of his countrymen. proud 0f I‘here wereland loyal t-i the principles of the l Dundalki 1 Prince of Orange All aged P‘theri M unfortu-l three sons, J. l) , “'11). Mid Samuel, Eehap ”1056 l and six daughters. Mrs. Parrigo and ‘ rive in timel M25. Ottawell, Osprey, Mrs. Kipp,i “‘9 f01l0W*:'Caiiforixia. Mrs. Ross, \V’escon, .\lrs.1 «Open race ,R Smith and Mrs. W. Stewart. Men-i 81k. 18f. N- 3 lord Road. survive him. 1‘ ARE CATERING 1 Una Yard Wide From 250 Yard Id 750 Yard, some of his boys succeeded in ex. tinguishing the fire before much damage was (Zone. Sacramental service was held in the Methodist. Church Sabbath moraine: last. Mr Bert Armstrong supplied for Mr. Ward at. the Station in the evening. Mr. R. Pedlar and family left last week for their new home m Thorn. bury. Mr. Pedlar \\ ill be much miss- ed 111 the Band and Methodlst choir. He was a. good ciuzen and we regret having losu him. Mr. Geo. Asselstine. of Great Falls. Mout., Was the guest of Mr. \V. Strain last. week. Miss Annie Richagdson. of Toronto, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Richardson. Miss Frank Beecrofs, of George. town. is visiting old friends here. \Irs. J. W. Armstrong is visiting her uaughter, M13. Aikenbead, Toronto. Mr. W. Sloan, of “’eston, Spent, part of last week with relative~ here. Well done Tug Cuaoxxow, the en- largement. will doubtless be appreci- ated by its readars May it. have a proportionate increase in prospenty and uScfulngss. [Our Cor. gave us an excellent ac~ DEPARTMENT. 43+ CASE FOR PRODUCE. «M A {armor gave his daughtsr two chickens and promispd to feed flu: in. ‘creasn for four vears. providm‘l she wnu‘d take care of them. A? the 0nd 'of two voars he mm: 3119 has $34 in the bank. and has: 200 chickens that fhn will have to fPPfl this wintm‘. He 'also saw: that at the: end of fnur vpars: Gen will own the farm and win .118 charging him rent for living on i1. Here is some goml advice to par. .ents. from an unknown writer:â€" Bafnre you liven to the comp‘aints {of your children about the fiendish mess of the teachers. am} net 91] lwnrked up and excited over it. it isl {better to reflect a little Remember :your half dozen chernhs firive you 'crnzv in abnut half the time. and ’hear with the teacher. who is making for van intelligent men and wnmeu of ac uuprnmisinz material as you were twenty or thir'y years 320. Remember that besides your own hov, who, of course. evervhodv knowsis an angel. the teacher has ‘to contend with that awful bov of ,vom- neighbor’s. anti you know full well what a terror he is. count of the death and burial of the late J. W. Henderson. but as we had Mother’s Remedy already an item in ztypa we hope he will pardon our omissio,n.-Ed.] For CW. BWW?MM, Colds, 3 Sore Throat and Ashanti: DrfAChm’s I Was the result of his splendid health. Indnmi'able will and tremendmxs energy are not fmmd Where Stomach. Liver. Kid- neys and Bowela are out of order. If V01 want these qualitim and the success they bring. me Dr. King’s New Life Pine. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25 cents at any Drug Store. Many people are not aware that printers have a language of their ' own. unintelligiblego the uninitiated. The following "‘ up to date ” orders give an idea of the printing- office lingo: “ Billy. put Sir Charles Tup'. per co the galley. and finish up that. murder yon commenced yesterdav. Set. up the ruins of Herculanenm and distribute the smallpox. Lock up Laurier and slide McCarthy into the hell box. and leave the pi alone until after dinner. Put the ladies’ form to press. and go to the devil and pm \ him to work on Deacon Focg’s article. lion “ Eternal Punishment " Now 'this is all simple enough when trans. latod into English, and not nearly so rough as the reader may imagine BISMARCK’S IRON NERVE This and That. The Big Store ! A right remedy. right nt hand. is the 6811? My t9 prevent serious illness. That Dr. Chase's Syiup of Linseed end Pneumoninnnd Consumption nre nlwnye the result of a neglected or uncontrollnhle ‘ cold. and on elmys be prevented andcurod by the timely use of Dr. Chesa’e Syrup 0! . Linseed and Turpentine. ‘ i Cron and bronchitis cannot rob the I home 0 lts little ones when mother has this her favorite remedy at bend. l U Delightfully healing and soothing ln I notion. pleasant to the taste end prompt in . ’, nfiording relief. Dr. plane's Syrup o! Lin- ‘ ’- 4L- “Anlnd “01W“; 161835. ”I. Vw v :â€" need 804 Turpentine is the standard ntnedy {ox coughs. colds. homness. throat Irritation and soreness. tightness in the chat. cold on the lungs. and all kinds of cold: in the throat, bronchial tubespr lungs. -~. O __ . w.“- .â€" 'â€"‘ -mv‘v. '_ v 25¢. a large Bottleâ€"ft; t1! dealen. or 80mm. Bans a; C9,,11‘9ronto. so Sr.V class~Nellie Momma Dora David-1 sun. Jewel McComb, Annie Lawrencefi Arthur Smith. Jr. V class~Marion Morton and John Bacchus aeq. Lizzie Bagel-s, Susan Mc- Clocklin, Jessie Laidlaw, lbs Leeson. Sr. IV classâ€"Olive Sharp. Lllnwyn Mor- an and Geo. Buruet aeq.. Edith Grant. Noble Sharp, Willie Stephen. Jr. IV classâ€"Mary McKay. Homer Hind. Willie McKay. Fred Kellv. finnielflcKay, Sr III class~ Hugh McCrie. Flossard Benton. George Harbuttle. Etta Fox. Grace Willis. Jr 111 classâ€"Hart Lavello. Charlie Moore. John Lloyd. vered McKinuon. Victoria Park ér 11 class..Winni_e Lauder. Ira Hind. Willie Farqubarson, Cari Browne. Percy Voliet. WSr.'Pt. 11.:Eva- Buruet. Charlie Volleto Cecil Yolfe. Ella Kiuuee. Bertha Downs and E ith Nedxgar aeq. Jr. Pt. II A..Maggie Mitchell. Lottie Daniel. Melbourne .wlc Kay and Foster Saunders aeq., Ruby Knisley. Sadie Kress. - 31'. II class..Arthur Ritchie. Frank Mc Kay. Davis Suples, Hugh Hoeley and darry Grasby 3811.. Ada Limin. Jr. Pt. II B. .Regzie Sharp and Brock Grant. aeq.. Clarence Darling. Louise Tel- tord and Anson 1.103;! aeq., John McNallv, Willie McCrie. DURHAM CljRONICLE. Srgl. .Harper Kress. Fred Torry, Lewis Lavelle. Lizzie Russel, Robbie Campbell. Intermediate. .lesz Smith.â€"â€"~ Vullet. Jr. A 1. .Roy Calder, Theresa McKay. Jr. B I. .Harry Gordon, Hortonse Living: ston. Snyder. . 1V class. .Willie Heughan. Sr. 111 class. .Anuie McGillivray, Willie Newell and Geo. Collinson equal. Jr. 111 class. .Tena Newefil. Angie Ewen 11 class. .Minuie Vessie, Ella. Edge. Sr. Pt. II c liuson. Jr. Pt. II Edge. Sr. 1 class. Jr. I class. 8. 8. NO. 12, EGBEMONT. v class George Reid. IV class .Arthur Lawrence. Sr. 111 class. .Samuel Patterson Charlie Reid. Jr. In class. :Mary Bagel-son, Joseph AAA‘- VI 0 DA. V. -â€"-â€"â€"- Nelaou ”Wm Heurdy. Béua Patiersou.’ Sr. 11 class..Maud Hamilton, Annie N61.- sou. Sarah grown. Jr. p clase..Grace Reid. Mary Brown, Magma tiaunlton. Palmer Patterson. Pt. II. . Bert Lawrence, Hugh Patterson. George Long. .â€" ggggg -Q... V‘vvâ€" Sr. x. .an'rin Ferguson. Willie Wilson, Blanche Rand. c'la Ferguson. Jr. 1. Johnny Brown, Charlie Nelson, Martin Wilson. George Wilson. ’ Keg ular attendance. .Sarah Brown, Urace Rexd ' ‘ ' Average attendance. .27. MARGARET SCOTT. Teacher. 311er on my. 317. average attendancg S. S. N0. 10. BENTIXCK Sr. IV class. Ellen Putherbough Bessie Smith.ber1ha Putherbough. Jr. ‘1; heiress. .Archie McLean, Walter Clark, Rubena Fletcher. Sr. III class. .Anuia Smith, Jessie Mc- Donald. Alex. Dalglish. Jr III class. .Neil McLean, John Dalglish Sarah McCormick, Srin ciarss. .Liz'zie Ewen, Robbie Wilson. Hugh McCormick. Jr. 11 class. . Willie McNally. Lizzie Grier- son. John McDonald. Pt. II. .Katxe Clark, Thus. Putherbough. Martha. Wilson. Sr. I class. .Arthnr Wilson. Robbie Thomas, Jessie Caron. M. E. CLARK. Teacher. U. s. 8 NO. 3. BENTINCK AND GLENELG. IV class. Lauchie McKechnie. May Cam- Allan. Pt. II class. Willie Bell. John Smith. 14-1835. Joe. Cofield. Guy Willnms. A’v page gptepdance ‘20. ’ ‘ " " J. F. GRANT. Teacher. synip o! W and Tum-0“"- class . .Malcolm McKochnie, Harry Pt. lIclass. .John Nowell, Frank Col- 3 22M. $35.33 250 SCHOOL REPORTS, No.2, BEXTINCK AND GLEXELG. Noble Hartley. C. FLETCHER. Teacher. class. .Madge Morton. Elias is tent ditect to the diseased pans by the Improved Blower. Heals 819 ulceu clears the at: passages, Stops droppin throat and man $211: Cam-rt: and a. Fever. we: . free. All am or MLW Chm ‘ . um Co. TM aim Smith Ewen. Andy Vessie. DURHAM. Business “has Never Better that it is at present, and Now is Your Time to G6: Bargains Owing to the Rapidly Increasing Price of Coal Oil we have p urcbased aucther earlond. which we will be able to sell at the old price. Bring along your Five Gallon Cans and get. them filled with either the best Canadian or American Coal Oil. OUR X-CUT-SAWS CAN’T BE BEATEN .lfor sale the following valuable Farm! properties. (1) Part Lot. No :6, Con. 19, in the township of Normauby. containing ('9 acres. all cleared. well fenced. well water . good concreie dwelling. wood frame bank am and stables fine bearing orchard. (2) Lots 41 and 42. Gen. 3. S. D. R. Ben- tinck. containing 72 acres, about 50 acres of good hard wen bush. never failing spring. cleared land in good state of cnlnva- “on, 2 miles trum Allan Park. For further particulars apply to -_.___‘__-_-_ ‘cu-u-‘n'- 1’ and 15 on the Nurth side of South Street. in the town of Durham, containing 235 acres more or less. This is a very dew-able pro- perty, well fenced. m gaud condiriw, and will be Suld at a bargain. For further oat- ticulars apply to HUGH MACKAY or to W. L.MACKENZIE. DURHAM ARK LOTS NUMBER 1‘2. 13. 14 and 15 on glge Nprth sidepf Soutk§tree£ “.0 -vv .â€" A with seven acres of land in the Vil- lage of Priceville. suitable tor a retired farmer. 4150 a shOp and dwelling: in the centre of the village. Will be rented on reasonable terms to suitable parties. Apply to R. L. MORTIMER. Free Press Qtfice. Shelburne, or to C. 0, JAMES, Priceville, Ont. Feb. 1. 1900. 3w J an. 17 10. Jan. 22. 19“). Jan. 9th. 1m utneoacre of gpod land .111 20011 wumwu. a desxrable resndenoe, Will be sold on easy terms. Apply to . ED. MILLIGAN. Palmerston, or to W. CALDER, Durham. Jan- [7. la”. tf Jan. 17, 1900. Dated Jan. 5th, 1900. THE WEST HALE LOT EIGHT. CONCES- aion three. Egremout. is for sale at. a. rice greatly below its value. For partic'ulz‘us app}; 19 J. P. TELFORD, BAnnzé'rEB. Jux- 2- 1900. 'tf Duyhgm Jan. 2. 1900. P EDIGREED DURHAM BULL, COLOR RED. 17 months old. HE UNDERSIGNED WILL 7 f0; seryjce AR Lptlg‘45 and 46. - -A‘.. ‘1?I.:§. 'Ivuu v -V w â€"â€"-â€"â€"- for service at Léts 45 and 46 Con. 3. Dec. 14. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL keep for service at Lot 25 Concession 4. Beutinck. two are bred Berk- gripe Bears. Remster pedurees may be seen on application. Terms 31. 00. _ ROB’I'. BRITTON. Proprietor. “an. a “2m ' Allan Park John Baird's Farm for Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL keep for service at Lot 17, Cnnce.‘~=si0n 5. Glenelg. Centre, two pure bred boars one Yorkshire and one Berkshire. Terms 31- JOHN MCVICAR, Pomona Doc. 28.18%. in For Sale. ARK LOTS No.53}: 3, GEORGE Farms for Sale ! For Sale! A Snap! 0T 22, CON. ll. BENTINCK I Price $1,000 if sold before 1st March. T. BROWN‘ Durham. n- 22- 1%”. 1m RICK HOUSE AND POT-1TH}? LARGE SROOMEQ _HQUSJ§_, . Black, Bears for Service. COLOR RED 17 months old. ISAAC WILKINSON. Varney, we have been obliged to purchase very heavy lately. Among this week’s shipments are : Sleigh Bells. Whips, X-Uut-Saws, Hay Knives, Snow Shovels. Clorhes Wringers, Tinware, Graniteware of every descriptor: and Coal Oil. "VO- “v vâ€"â€"â€" Melligan Property on George Street. _cre 0t good land in good location. a nhln residence. will be 801d on easy Boars for Service. Fancy Lamps and Skates selling at cost. If you are in search of a Wedding Present. be sure and have a look through our Silver- ware Show Cases. All Silverware Stamped “ W. .uck " is guaranteed, as it has been manufactured .specially for us. Boar for Service. . _. . HARDWARE . . . For either price or quality. Don’t fail to see our Carpet Sweep- ers and Clashes Wriugers. We beat the world for a. 250 Whip! UN DEBSIGNED OFFERS Farm for Bull For Sale. To Rent. For Sale. twif52\. :39. THOMAS DERBY. l ‘HAMPDISN P. 0.! A. tf Inv- --- Prop’ u, ALLAN PARK. Sale. D {:r‘bam l MAPLE $10.00 $8 00 66. 00 .. \BIRCH 10.00 8.00 600 “ SOFT ELM 10.00 800 6.00 “ {BASSWOOD 10.00 8.00 6.00 .. BEECH 800 600 5 0 ~‘ . 0 {BLACK ASH 12. 00 900 6.00 “ PINE cut 14ft.12 00 9. 00 6. 00 “ CEDAR 7.00 6. 00 500 “ .SPPUCE 8. 00 cut 14ft. “ ‘ HEMLOCK $5 to $7 accoxd’g to leng. TAMARAC 510 7 “ ' Saw=logs Wanted \Vill Logs will be classed according to quality and size. and to be cut as much as possible, 12 ft. long, allow- ing three inches. DURHAM FURNITURE 00., Dec. 28, 1899. Limited. .â€"â€"â€"â€" UPPER TOWN __â€"+ IMPLEMENT WAHHQBMS Winter Goods! E CHAS. McKINNON’S The Durham Furniture Co. Durham. CRITTERSâ€"Large Stock. Best Makes, Cheaper-than ever. ROBES-Large Variety, from $4.00 up. ROOT Pulpers, Straw Cutters, c. Limited pay the following prices for Saw Logs delivered at. J. W. Crawford’s Mill, Durham. NEW WILLIAMS and RAY- MON 0. a. Very Large Stock of the latest, improved Cabi- net and Drop Top Stands. at The Very Lowesn Prices. SEE THEM ! BELL PIANOS and Organs. STOVESâ€"A large stock of Mo- Clary’s famous Model Cook- ing Stoves. Fancv Parlor Stoves, Box Stoves. Coal Stoves, etc.. at prices that will surprise you. ...... 00 000 nvmmngo. 66665665 February Flaxseed . . Pratt’s Poultry Food. V Dr. Hess’ Panacea. ‘ . ’ Dr. HeSs’ Louse Killer. Poultry Powder. 7 Crushed Oyster Shell. MacFARLANE 00. H.W.Mock|er The The latest Effects Linseed Meal and Fine Ground Oil Cake in 100 lb. Sacks at the lowest prices. x x New == - Suiting ! first let of our spring suitings have arrived, being a very nobby se. lection of ...... Druggists and Booksellers. We selected these Suit. ings W1th great care from one of the largest stocks of Nobby Tweeds in Canada.