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COXVEYANCER. COMMISSIONER in H. C J. Collections promptly attended to. LOAN S and Insurance effected without de- !ay. Companyand anate Funds to Loan ata’; , 5.1: and 6 per cergt. in sums and upon terms to sun borrowers. 1 ()AN AND INSURANCE AGENT. J ’A General Financial Business Transacted. \ OFFICE-1 door North of S. Scott’s Store. In the olden times when a. person died it was customary to toil the church bell to indicate whether it was aman, woman or child. For a woman it was tolled 3 times. The stroke of a bell was called a ' teller,’ and hence it was nine ‘ tellers’ for a man; or, as folks said in those days "Nine tellers mark a man.” This saying, which was continued long after the tolling custom was abolish- ed, finally became converted into the present saying, “ Nine tailors make a man,” which is devoid of both sense‘ and reason.â€"Ladies’ Home JournaL Toronto Industrial, Aug. 27 to Sep. 8 The Western Fair, London, Sep. 6-1;") Great Northern, Collingwood, “ 18-21 East Grey, Flesherton, October 2-3 Glenelg. Markdale. Sept. 20-21 Centre. Walters Falls, “ 25-26 St. Vincent, Meaford, ‘" 27-28 Euphrasia. Rocklyn, Oct. 5, North Grey, 0. Sound “ 16-17 Central Canada, Ottawa, Sept. 14-22 Kemble Agl. Society 27-28 South Grey, Durham “ 25-26 Orangeville, “ 28-29 Shelburne Se pt. 25-26 Mr. R. A. Roberts of the township of OSprey had his barn and contents destroyed by fire on Monday last. Cause. steam engine in bad condition. Loss perhaps $2,500; insurance $1,600 in Sydenham Mutual. Losses from this cause will be fully investi- gated and unless the conditions re quiri d have been complied 'with, the insurance will not be paid. This is right, as the public should not suf- fer for the carelessness of others.â€" 0. S. Sun. Frequent complaints are heard of the habits of some hotel men in sell- ing liquor to men already under the influence of it. There is nothing to be gained by this and hotelmen should take warning and not create a feeling that may do them injury in their business. We have three good houses in this town. and the trade is sufficient for their support without the supplying of liquor to men who have already had more than they should take. These are not idle rumors and from the Opinions that have been eXprersed it would be well if more care and better judgment were used.â€"Dundalk Herald. Mr. J. P. 'I‘elford, of Darham, who has been travelling through Grey several weeks now with a view to getting up a county may, was in town Wednesday.â€"-O. 8. Sun. Messrs. P. McCullough and S. Hill. who returned last week from their. European tour are highly pleased with their outing. They left Mark- dale the 9th of May and were joined at Toronto by Mr. Me’s brother, Robert, of Georgetown, and sailed from New York May 12th. They visited Gibraltar, Naples, Rome,! Florence. Venice. Milan, Como.i Luino. crossing the Alps via St. Gothard pass. then to Lucerne, Paris taking in the Exposition. and from there to London, England. From here Messrs. McCullough went to Scotland and Ireland. visiting Ox- ford, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Bel- fast, Dublin and other points, while Mr. Hill visited his native county, Devonshire. also Oxford and Stafford and the trio joined again at Liver- pool. where they sailed on their re- turn trip the 19th July, landing in Montreal the 29th. We expect to be favored with “ notes by the way” for the next week.-â€"Markdale Stand- ard. Lower Town. A. GORDON OFFICEâ€"McIntyre Block, (Over the Bank) VEYANCER. Eta, Etc. Money to Loan at reammable rates and on terms to suzt borrower. lARRIS’I‘ER, NOTARY, CON- ON OR GRADU ATE or TRIN ITY College Toronto: Member of the Colâ€" lege of Physicians and Surgeons. Ontario: Member of the Detroit Medical :1 :ul Librarx Association. Six years hospital experience. RBSIDBXCBâ€"Old Bank Building, opposite C. McKinuon's Imp't Shup, Upper Tuwn. DURHAM- Dr. Burd, M. C. P. 85 S. O. OFFICEâ€"In Calder Block, over Durham Pharmacy. MILL STREET, â€" -â€" DURHAM. W. L. MaCKENZIE, E. J. FREEL M. 0., C. M. w. s. DAVIDSON, Aug. EXCHANGE ECHOES. Watchmaker and Jeweller, DURHAM. 1 6-1 7 14-22 - 97-28 25-26 SIR,-â€"It was expected the grant of $25.00 allowed by the Council of Artemesia to the village of Priceville for building and repairing Sidewalk would be distributed whereever it was most required without fear or favor but it seems from the remarks of some of our citizens that such is not the case. A sidewalk at one end of the village did not suit the ideas of some parties therefore it was torn up and a new one put in its place. Some of the old planks were then culled out as suitable for that end of the village but with the addition of a few, very few. new ones were pass- ed on as quite adequate for the re- quirements of the other end of the village and a few patches here and there of the refuse of upper end side- walks wound up the expenditure of the grant. We do not see whya fairer distribution could not have been made, but it seems that the idea is to favor certain places at the public expense and allow others to remain in a rotten and dangerous condition, unless the parties most interested besides paying taxes go down a little deeper in their pockets and build their own sidewalks or re pair the old at their own expense. It has also been observed that most of the Statute Labor this year has been performed on back streets that practically speaking are only used by a very few and where it has not been thought necessary heretofore to do much. Last year sidewalks were built on some of these back streets and the sidewalks on the front streets were left in a most dangerous and unsightly condition. ;Why so much money and work should be expended on these back streets is beyond any reasonable person’s comprehension. We know that any cash for sidewalks that the path‘masters have, with the exception We were sorry to hear of the mis- hap to the large picnic party a con- tingent of which passed through this way to Eugenia. We thought we never saw a finer or more orderly lot of lads and lassies. They looked quite cooing and wooing and dove like, and the horses were apparently quite managable with one hand, but. in what manner the other was em- ployed we’ll leave for hits and misses They must have thought themselves out of range of correspondents at Flesherton but they counted their chickens before they were hatched, for even the far away Corner Con- cerns man was after them in his usual racy and unoffending stile. Mrs. George Patterson, Jr.. was apprised last week of the death of her sister. Mrs. Bibles. She resided in Albion township, Dufieriu Co. Mrs. Patterson went down to pay the last tribute of reSpect to the departed. We were unable to glean the particulars as to the cause of illness or its duration. .\lr. Jas. Sullivan, Sin, is earning a. few weeks’ well earned holidays vis- iting his eldest daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Black, of Langford. Mr. S. does not enjoy the strength of arm of former days but his stalwart sons are now able to bear the burden and heat of the day and are keeping everything around the old home in apple-pie order. Mr. Donald Black informs us that aspx'ing on his premises which he never knew to fail in its supply of water before, has ceased to bubble forth of late. It. seems the supply from beneath_is dependant on the supply from above. Mr. C. McKinnon, one of your push- ing towusmen, has succeeded in sell- ing a new Deering binder to J. McVicar. It has a sheaf carrier attachment which isa labor saving device; â€"-FAIR PLAY Priceville, Augusn 8th, 1900. vâ€"â€"vvr Uh‘o'“ of the grant formerly referred to, comes out of the pockets of the front Street ratepayers, and it is quoted as a peculiarity of the back street rate- payers that some of them would rather part with their eye teeth than pay one cent in lieu of Statute Labor, but we think we can see as through a glass darkly. A radical change in these matters will be of considerable benefit to this village and. a fairer division of any available funds for both roads and sidewalks would pre- vent a vast amount of growling and grumbling in future. Mr. J. C. McPherspn, Postmaster at Conn, who recently through death was deprived of his wife, spent his boyhood days in Glenelg. We ten- der our sympathy to Mr. McPherson in his bereavement. The long drought was broken on Saturday of last week by a copious shower followed on Sunday by a. nice quiet shower from the east. which had the efiect of dropping the thermometer several degrees. J. A. Black, Angus McVicar and the Misses Mary McLellan and Annie McVicar spent Sunday week with Dornoch friends and took in the Church service there. J. Morrison, Jr., was assisting Joe Neil with the harvesting last week, while Angus McGinnis is doing like- wise for Godfrey McDonald and Johnny McArthur is hired with J. Beaton, Jr., for the harvest. Miss Jessie A. Beaton came up from Toronto on Saturday last for a few weeks home stay. COMMUNICATION . POMONA. Mr. C. C. McFadden returned home after canvassing in Egremont and Normanby and reports business good. Mr. Thos. Greenwood lost a fine Polled Angus Bull last week worth at least $100. Last week’s hot winds and burn- ing sun robbed every average farmer of $100 in Spring crops and enlarged his grumblgng accounts with the Higher Powers. Mr. J. W. Firth and his sister Miss Martha visited Owen Sound friends the beginning of the week. Mr. G. Kress Spent Sundavwith Edge Hill friends. Mr. John Hunt, of town, is out helping his son E. W. with the harvest. Teacher C. C. McKechnie with his mother returned home Thursday evening after spending a week with relatives out at Stayner. Miss Lizzie Ectm- is home on a vacation after spending a. couple of years in Buffalo. Her many friends are pleased to have her among them again. We are glad to say that her sister, Miss Kate, who has been very ill is improving nicely. Mr, John Jardine is preparing for a heavy season in the timber busi- ness. He was out to Singhampton last week making purchases and purposes to begin operations as soon as the harvest is over. Mr. Ed. Embury and wife, of To- ronto, spent a. week, recently, at the comfortable old stone home of Mr. A Cook. As Ed. is a fireman on the Willie Bryans says he is going to pound all the pigs he catches in his peas after this. One day there were four in, one of the neighbors taking two out but could not get the others. Billy says he is going to look after them in the future. Mr Arch Little is going to take a trip to the \Vest on Saturday to do some carpenter work for Adam. As handsome and intelligent look- ing as ever, Mr. Cameron McIntosh, of Dornoch, spent a week of his holi- days at Mr. John Greenwood’s. Mr. J. A. Graham is one’of the most modest of the Chronicle stafi. Though chatting with him for a short time last Monday he never in- timated of the good luck that had come to him the previous day. Con- gratulations, old fellow. Men are very scarce around here. If Ye Editor would send some of the idle men down here they could get lots of work. Miss Laura Reed, of Markdale, is halidaying at E. W. Hunt’s. Some of the farmers around have had a lively time fighting fires this last few days. One Jigger said he would rather be in South Africa. He would likely have it hotter some times. Miss Jewel McEwen, of Forest. is visiting at her parent, Mr. and Mrs. Arch. for a few days. After spending four weeks with her parents and friends Miss Millie Ector returned to her duties in the North West. Mrs. Thomas Banks is spending a few weeks with relatives and friends at Sault Ste. Marie. Reeve Morice was in our burg the other day. Some said he was canvassing for delegates for the Con- vention to be helzl in Durham on the beginning of September. Bob is quite a hunter and don’t you forget it. Pete Mellvride, of Brandon, was visiting: at the old homestead for a few days. The farmers in this vicinity are busy with the harvest. The crops are light so they will soon be through. mensely. Miss Tilly White, of Lauriston, is the expected guest of Miss Ella M. Cook this week. John Henry is engaged with Mr. Zenas Clark for the thrashing sea- son. J. W. Blyth has been treating him self to a new binder which he is making good use of these days. John Carson is engaged with John Vessie for the threshing season. The long lost Johnny Bryans re- turned home last week looking hale and hearty. Mr. Andrew McIlvride, Sr., very low at present still there hope for his recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Donnélly were visiting at the latter’s parents last week. Mr. and Mrs. Cram ford were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cal-d well one day last w eek. Johnny Silt is kept, busy. He is thi nking of putting on another man if things keep lashing as the) have been Mr. and Mrs. John Carson were the guests cf Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Eden last week. ._R. he enjoyed his rest im- TRA VERSTON . EDGE HILL. - VARNEY . Mount grand- IJittle, HI III! II) (D THE DURHAM Fall Wheat. . . . . Spring Wheat . . . . . Oats ............. . Peas ..... Barley. . . . . . . Hay .............. . Butter ............. Eggs per dozen. .. . Apples per bag . . . . . Potatoes per bag. . Flour per cwt. . . . . . Oatmeal per sack. . . Chop per cwb.... . . Dressed Hogs per c Hides per 1b ....... Sheepskins ......... Turkeys per 1b.. ,, Geese per lb ...... Ducks per pair . . . . . Wool ............. . Twenty years’ experience and residence in the neighborhood counts for something and enables H. ll. MILLER to do your business with profit to you as well as to himself. N. B. A Special Bargain is oiie1ed on Lot "8 Com. 2 W. G. 11., Bentinck 100 acresâ€"Durham six milesâ€"o“ 11er gone West and bound to sell. H. H. MI LLER, Aâ€"26 HANOVER LAWRENCE-91x1 Bentinck. on Mo d August. 13 to Mr. and Mrs. T. H.1ggr: rence a son. MORICEâ€"In Bentinck. on Sunda. Au 5th, toMr. and Mrs. James Jéricegz; drughter. ' In firstoclass Companies and at lowest rates, draws all kinds of writings, arranges business quarrels, effects settlements with creditors, sells Ocean tickets, buys old notes and always has on hand farm and village properties which he is willing to trade or exchange for other prOperty. J. D. I'lcNab, Ofices : Wingham and Wiarton. NEW PUMPS AND REPAIRS. DIG, DRILL, CUBBLA REqums, PRESSCURB He Does Fire, life . . and Accident Insurance ALL WORK GUARANTEED at “Live and let live” PRICES. He HE ALSO undertakes the collection of Notes and Accounts, and it is a pretty bad clalm that he cannot malge some money out of no charge for his trouble If not collected. . CAN TELL YOU that H. H. MILLER, the Hanover Conve ancer is lending money on good farm mortgages at lower rates of interest than vou can borrow elsewhere. and on very liberal terms and at small cost. That is the reason th' people all e over the pountry pass by other nders and travel nules to borrow from lnm. Pumps. . Is what County of Grey Farmers would Elke to know. “HAYS gannqg te_l_l you. but we 1" mnr T _--- -“-\ How to Mar. 23, 99. y ll‘CMERS and the public in general fliat I am prepared to furnish \V’ELLS. All ortlfirs'taknn at the 01d stand near McGowan’s Mill or at, Shop at Charter Smith’s Foundry. A choice line of GROCERIES always kept in’Stock. 4 ENGINEER for Howick, Winglxam, c. S. SCOTT, the Wool man, has a large assortment Yarns, Flannels, Blankets and Choice Tweeds to select from, all pure wool goods, and is prepared to give Cash or Trade for any quantity of wool. See Our Goods and CUSTOM WEAVING, Carding, Spinning and Falling done on short notice. 100,000 lbs gas Several Vgry ”Fine Farms BEG LEAV_E_TO.AI_.\'FORM MY CUS- ‘ S. SCOTT For sale at very 10% figures and on very easy terms. Farm lands are bound to increase in price and now is the time to buy. ............... 7 2r dozen ...... per bag.... as per bag..... er cwt ......... 1 ‘1 per sack ...... ‘2 3r cwb ......... l Hogs per cwt. 7 rer 1b .......... :ins ............ 3 per 1b.... ’er lb ...... per pair ........ Ontario Land Surveyor,-__ Civil and Drainage Engineer. MARKET REPORT. DURHAM, GEORGE WHITMORE, y DURHAM. ascertain our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Wool . .' \Vanted. AUG.8, 1.900 .$60$ ()0 0:3 .1. -. m) 40 15 50 30 (D 00 . . 90 rt. 7 75 [OH «I H l0 l0 4O 16 530 50 Bushels --\\'he:1t to -â€"Il|0 .ACI‘U 45 7 00 16 62 (3° W. GUTHRIE, â€" BLACKSMITII. ' ORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY. Shoes made for all kinds of diseased or deformed feet. A CALL SOLICITED. T. MORAN, .l. for service at Lot No. 5, Con. ‘2, N011 manby, an Ayrshire Bull, “Bungerxe,” 11160. J. G. GRAY. ‘ May 31,â€"2m. pd. Varney 1’. O. AVIShilB Bull Fm Sewice. HE UNDERSIGNED WILL keep for service at Lot No. 5 Con. 52, Nor- a11d3oi1 con 4 S. D. R., Glenelg. Lot8 consists of lOOacres, 9001e111',ed 11ell watered and fenced. 70 acres fit to 11111 machinery over. Good large b1ick house 11itl1 11ood shed 20130 and (11'11 ing shed same size and bank barn small orchard 1{. miles from school. Lot 3 consists of .11 :1c1' es, 2.") cleared. balance l1:11"d11ood bush. Clear title. \\ ill be sold on easy terms. For further partic- 111a1's apply to JOHN WIIITMORE. 1U. tered Pedigree N0. 301-11â€"wi11 be kept for service at Lot 9. Con. 2, W. Gr. R., Bentinck. Termsâ€"$1.00 payable on or be- fore the first of February. Persons dis- posmg of cows will be charged whether in calf or not. HENRY ALEXANDER, June 6, 1900. 2m Dornoch P. O. Blacksmithing ! V HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS for sale lots 8 on con, '21, Egremont. Max 011' 27th. l.) Melligan Property on George Street, one acre of good land in good location, a desirable residence, will be sold on easy terms. Apply to El). MILLlG-AN, Palmerston, ' or to W. CALDER, Durham. Jan. {7, 1900. if Mill Streetâ€"In Rear of Calder’s Block, Lower Town, Durham Eyc Comfort Shorthurn Bull For Service. General Blacksmith. Special attention given to local and exchange trade. ChOpping done promptly. Try “Excelsior Meal” For Your Fowl . . .. Imperial or , Manitoba Flour, Bran, Shorts, Chap Middlings RICK HOUSE AND LOTâ€"THE $3 ..4 ARKDALE DEWEY, REGIS- Having renewed opera.- tions with improved power facilities we are prepared to furnish on short; notice any quantity of Farm for Sale. MacFAHLANE 81 Ill]. l itimâ€"iiitentocihe general public that he is repared to do all kinds Blacksmit dug at one price to 311. Factory made Shoes, 250 cash. Hand madcs Shoes, 300. . Setting, â€" â€" 10c cash. THE undersigned W1 151103 to in- hmntn In flm .«rmmrnl mlblic People’s Hill. . McGoWan For Sale. 21, Eg 0".1em0nt 0n(j‘rlenelg.1_r.Lot8 mmmfim J51“- THURSDAY. ‘ I” w 3 ‘44