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”at man week wh dollars Ior repmrs. MISS name and ‘lrieml drove to Mr. Wilcox’s on the back lune and leaving “Billv.” usually well behaved, untied. he be- tmyvtl the- trust H-posed in him and i took a scattupt-r over the farm withi disastrous results to the fine cutter at his heels. l After a few days only of rapidly" biting sv'ro-ngth there passed peace-i lolly away to rest on Sabbath morn; ing last at the home of her sun-in-law‘ hr lit-tr} \Vilwn. hete. Mrs. Chas LeGard. a highly esteemed old lady 73 years and 3 months of age. The sands of life had almost spent and the shock from the sudden death of her little granddaughter. Laura Tal- hot, a few days ago hastened the end. The funeral takes place this (Tuesday) afternoon when a public service will he held in the hlethodist church conducted by the Rev. L. W. Thom, the Pastor, Rev. Mr. Wilson. being in Toronto. after which inter- ment will take place to the Public Cemetery alongside her husband who preceded her five years ago. Deceas- ed was born in Caistor, Lincolnshire. England, and 46 years ago came with her husband to Canada, settling on the east hack line. Artemesia, where she has until alew months ago, when she cal-e to the village. resided. She hasheea for many yearsa faithful and consistent member of the Beth. odiet church. Three daughters, two of who- are married and one son, single, survive her. Mt. J. Bailey, out back line. held an auction ale of his stock and im- plement: on Thursday last. god is. to understand, going to Owen Sound halide. Mr. .\ Munshaw’s handsome road- er indulged in a frolic one day last eek whu-h cost his master several Mars for repairs. Miss Mable and Ht. .nd Mrs. Geo. Park :nd daugh- FLESHERI‘ON . ter. who have been for some tinw residents here. removed last week to their son’s at Eugenia. Mrs Park is recovering but. slowl: from her recent paralytic Stroke. The union evangelis ic services to be held in Presbyterian and Metho- dist churclws here. are to commpnce in the former church on Sabbath evmning next. Rev. M. N. Bethune, of T )romo. who isa powerful preach- er and Mr J. M. Whyte. the sweet gospel singer. are to assist the pas- tors in the services. Mrs. Bellamy. Sn, who has resided with her daughter, Miss Hannah Bellamy. celebrated her 83rd birth- day on the 15th inst in the enjoy- ment of all her faculties and good health. A number of her children. grandchildren and great~grand-child- ren assembled in the evening and made pleasant the passing of another millstone in the January of life. Mrs (Dr.) Christos, a short time ago cele- brated her 77th birthday and though having passed through a long and severe illness retains her youth wonderfully and is quite active in mind and body. To both ladies we tender congratulations and wish them yet many. many days before the set- ting of their sun. in honor of her boys Masters Kendall and Harold. About twenty of their young friends were present and spent a very happy evening together. Rev. L; W. Thom entertained his Session at the Manse on Monday evening. After ten business was Spiritual welfnre of the congregation received due attention. Miss Sarah McKee, eldesu daughter of Mr. W. T. McKee, 4th line, Arte- mesin. we: on Wednesday afternoon of last week, joined in wedlock with Mrs. (:90. Mitchell gave a party to the little folk on Friday evening last Mr. J. McCallam. of :he 4th line, Osprey. Rev. P. Fleming. of Max- well. performed the ceremony in the presence of a very large number of invited guests. ' A company of Salvation Hanol Bell Ringers gave an entertainment in the Town Hall here on Thursday evening which was very well patron- ized. The program was varied and interesting throughout. A contingent of the Army at Feversham was pres- ent and joined heartily in the Hallel- ujahs and religions exercies at the close. Rev. Ivison Wilson is in Toronto this. week attending the Prohibition and Students’ Conventions. Rev. J. A. Matheson, of Priceville was a visitor at the Manse on Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Thompson of Port Law, were callers at Mr. W Baruhouse’s on Monday on their re turn from visiting n-latives at Dob bingtou. Mr: J. Runstadler went last week to Montreal with three cars of pot- atoes. Dr. Bibby is at Owen Sound this week at the assize court prosecuting his claim againsm Euphrasia township for nursing a. small-pox patient last year. Miss Cora Bellamy is visiting her sister at Owen Sound. Mr. J. M. Whyte. the gOSpel sine- er. is to preach and ccnduct the sar- vime in the Methodist church on Sab- bath morning next. Dr. E. K. Richardson. of Toronto. paid a short visit at. his home here on Wednesday of MS! week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Coughlin, of HeSpler, on their honey-moon visued last week with their brother-in-law and the latter’s siSter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Smyth. Miss Christin x Richardson was in Markdale on Fridry evening last. as- sisting at. the Band Concert. Miss Murray has returned from visiting her brother, Dr. Fred Mur- ray, in Toronto. Mr. Jered Baker. of Stayner, was a guest over Sunday at the home of Mrs R. B. Joy. .‘Jr. and Mrs. J A. Boyd are at Conn this wet-k attending the mar- riage of the latter’s sister. Mrs. W. N. Brown spent Sunday with friends in Markdale. Mrs. J. Runstadier is visiting in Hamilton. The annual. interchange of pulpit supply will take place on Sunday. The Rev. Newton will preach in the morning at 11 o’clock, and the Rev. Farquharson will conduct. the service in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnston. of Forest River, Dakota. visited last week with their brother-in-law and the latter’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Boyd. The Ladies’ Aid resumed their monthly " At Home Ten ” on Tuesday evening, and were made welcome under the hOSpitable roof of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carson. The monthly business meeting of the Ladies’ Aid presented a very en- couraging financial report. The Epworth League of Christian Endeavor business meeting was held on Monday evening. Reports of offi- cers and committees were presented The Missionary Forward movement. under the direction of Mrs. Arthur McClocklin, is showing substantial increase. Preparation was made for the quarterly social evening to be held in the mouth of March. A large and enthusiastic gathering of friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Elwards last Friday even- ing. An interesfing program was introduced and Mrs. Wm. Edward:- was presented with an address, a couch and two chairs as a token of appreciation by the members and friends of the’ Methodist church for the services as organist she has so faithfully and efficiently rendered. It was in the early morning hours before the happy and harmonious gathering left for their homes. The pastor will be present D. V and conduct the flex-vice on Sunday in the interests of the Missionary Socie- ty of the. church. GENTLEMEN : I am fully prepared to discuss the new styles for the coming season. My reputation for Stylish. Perfect fitting and well tailored clothing stands second to none (no reason to get clothes out of town). I am prepared to show you the choicest selections of fine Imported Cloths, as to pricesâ€"no higher than anywhere else, as to fit and make we are bound to be ahead. Author and Teacher at the Nonparefl System. lelu' Tailoring I Specialty. THE TAILORING Near Lambton St. Bridge. DURHAM CHRONICLE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY ‘27. 1902. CHURCH NOTES. . A. Glass, METHODIST. va 0.. ZION Annual Grand Lodge Meeting -â€"A Re- cord Year-4848 New Members -Progreu all Along the Line â€" New Oficers Elected. The Ancient Order of United Work- men for the Province of Ontario met in 24th annual session in Toronto lasc week. About 500 representatives -â€"picked men from the subordinate lodgtâ€"sâ€"were present and manifeSted a deep interest in the business. The rep~rts of the Grand Officers for 1901 weruxceediiigly satisfactory, show- ing a year of exceptional prOgress in this pioneer of fraternal insurance societies. Grand Master Workman Capt. '1‘. M. Cornett. Gananoque. in his annual report says: We have been able to pay all death claims from the receipts of 12 assessments. one a month. and have a balance at the end of the year of $71,636.23 after paying all claims passed upon. Further on ht-lsays: “ I am pleased to report that from every section of our jurisdiction the most encouraging reports have been received," and " during the two years that I have had the honor of presiding over the A 0. U. W.. we have had a large increaseâ€"5.019 ap plications in 1900 and 5,459 in 1901â€"- the largest number in a single year in the history of the Order in On- tario ” Referring to the annual re ports of the officers, he adds: " Our system is one of the most perfect. It is a question if there is another organized company or corporation i exisrence that gives a more detail d statement of all traHSactions t Ian that given by the financial ofiic s of the A. O. U. W. of Ontario.” / Shorthorns for Sale. 1‘ Matchlessee. Stamfords. Missies. Clarets, Mars, Florces and other choice tribes Dams and sires all prizewinners. In 15“) we took all the prizes In this north- ern country, some 0 the dams being prizewinners in Toronto and other large shuns. and others have produced Toronto prizewinners. Sire at the head is Village S nire 24993. by Abbotsfnrd. Royal Sailor bul two years old. Five younger bulls. some nice heiter calves, cows in calf. and heifers. Write for prices or come and see them before buying. ROM SUCH FAMILIES AS THE Matchlessea Stamfprd s: Migsigs. Feb 18th, 1902. Mayor Howland was on Wednesday introduced and extended a warm civic welcome and the freedom of the city. As 1902 is the Coronation year. G. M. W. Gibson wiehes it to be made a crowning year in the Order by every present.Workman obtaining one new member, hence his watchward is “ A member for every member” and “ God Save the King.” THOS. MERCER, Markdale, Out. Farm lmile from Markdale P. O. and C. P. R station. way vuv VUI‘U' ial organ, to hold next annual session in Toronto, to continue to employ organizers and to try to add new members to every lodge. These facts gleaned from (he very complete report of M. D. Carder, Grand Recorder, will interest not only members of the Order but the public generally. The members in- itiated in 190! was 4,849. Members in good standing Dec. 31, 42,552. Average age of new members, 29y., 10111.. 14d. In 1901 there were 29 new lodges organized. Total lodges in Ontario. 4i9. The Reserve Fund is $226,345 69. Paid in 1901 for 337 deaths. 3636.90000. Average age at death. 51yrs..8mos.,7 dys. Amount paid for deaths since organization. $6,839,108.24. Cash received in 1901 from all sources. $724,323.41. Death rate, 8.13 per 1000. :3. -â€" 4, accountants 4. brakesmeu 4. lawyers 4, shoemakers 4, publishers .3, ironworkers 3, clergymen 3, cabi- net makers 3. Dr. J. M. Cotton. Grand Medical Examiner. makes very full report on each death. Chief among causes of «leatb are : Tuberculosis :18. idents :54. heart, disease 30, canc ‘27. Bright’s disease 17, appolexy 13, dia- betes 4. appendicitis 7 It is int r- eeling to more the ages at whic members died: 11 members died be- tween 18 and “.24 year .. 3') between ‘25) and 20, 12 between 30 and 34. 27 between 37) and 39, 29 between 40 and 44, 40 between 4?) and 49, 47 between {)0 and 54. 62 between 53 and 49. and 104 at tne ages of 60 years and over. Greatest number of deaths were among the following Occupations :â€"â€" Farmer.» 76, merchants 19. carpenters 15'), laborers 15-5, blacksmiths 8. phy- sicians 7, butchers 7, agents 7, build- ers 7. manufacturers 6. machinists 6. grocers 6, engineers 6. clerks 5, hotel keepers 5, millers 5, painters 5 tailors Iu dealing with proposed amend- ments to the Constitution, Grand Lodge decided not to admit women, not to start a sick benefit branch, nm to change the rates this year, not to longer debar residents of the Yukon from membership. not to make an extra call for the Reserve Fund, not to start a fund for aged and infirm members, not to issue $3000 or $4000 certificates. It decided to hold the annual sessions in future the third week in March, to continue the Can- adian Workman, Orillia, as the offic- UNITED WORKMEN. WHITMOREâ€"In Durham, Tuesday. Feb. 25th. 1:02. Arthur 'l‘eomas Whitman's. beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. George 4pd. It was the original intention of the Cement Company here to put in six rotaries, and orders were given some time ago for that number. On con- structing the rotary building. how- ever, provision was made for two ad- ditional rotaries to he put in at some future time, but through economic management and close purchases on the part of the Directorate they felt justified a few weeks ago to extend the order to eight, and have all instal- led at the start. On Tuesday last the sixth rotary arrived at the mill, and in a few days it will be unloaded and out on its foundation. lt will likely be a few weeks before the other two are ready for shipping. It will he gratify- ing. however, to the stock-holders to learn that the output of the mill when completed will be fully 50?: greater tl'lan'fi'as originally intended. \Vork at t present time is slow on am-ount of he snow, but as soon as it leaves t ere will be no let up to the worlh till fiverything is complete. \ FIDDISâ€"MCDOUGALLâ€"In Durham. on Wednesday, Feb. mm 1932. at the resi- dence of the bride’s purents. by ROV. C. S. G. Boone. Baptist minister. of Lon- don. Mr. John Fnddis. of Owen Sound. to Miss Belle McDou‘zall. Vuungest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Mc Doncall. BOYLEâ€"LE DINGHA Mâ€" In Bentinck. ‘gn Wednexday. Feb. 19th by Rev. Graham. MAr‘._Frat_1cis Beyle: of ‘Plersoni _- .-n a-” or befbr'e-grvd Mara; tc; Mr. David McNic-hol, Ex-M. P. P., called Monday morning. His great anxiety was to know if the Chicago girl succeeded in getting a man y'e't. If a man is a thief, a cash register will never keep him from stealing. When a fellow. on a small salary, can smoke ten cent- cigars, go to every excursion, take long holiday trips, and attend every dog fight. there’s reason for suspicion that, he isn't :lways using his own money. There are some people so small in the sense of meanness that we often wonder how they can find themselves without a lantern. Calder Block. East. Direct importers from Euro ean, American and Canadian quarries. atestdesigniu Marbles. Head stones and Monuments. All WOrk warrant- ed. Orders taken by Messrs. Barclay Noble. ROBINSON Durham THEPROPERTY OF THE LATE leliam A. AndersoanAitl‘uted ‘ jg Up: “01' Tntun n-.:IJ:....... 2-- _.. a“ ‘1 .I. William A. Anderson. situated in Up- per Town. Buildings in good condition, E acre land in orchard and garden. good well. Family leaving town. Possession may be had at once. Price reasonable. Apply on or harm. a..: u---i. .. Drinking wouldn’t be quite so bad if the fellows who drink would only pav their debts first and go on the Spree afterwards. Providence and the Grits have at last succeeded in reforming the San- me. They have a majority now. ' it. the Registry office for the ‘go'uth Riding of the County of Grey. on the 25th day of February A D. 1902. ANY monion to quash or set aside the game or any part thereof. must be tirade “flthlll one month from the date of registrar tiou, and cannot be made thereafter. Dated at Holstein this 25th day of Febru- ary A. D. 1902. House Lot For Sale. Beginning»; March lst and every da’y thereafter during the months of March and April. 1902, the Great Northern Railway will sell one-way- settlers’ rickets at very low rates to almost all points on its main line west; of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Low rates will also be made in con- neetion with the Great Northern from ChiCuflO. ' L‘ That a Bv-Law was pasted bv the Municinal Counciluf the Township of Eg- rememont on the Tenth day of February A. I). 1902. providing for the issue of De- bentures to the amount. of 812(1100 for the purpose of enabling the Trustees of Union School Section No. ‘2 in the Townships of Egremont and Norman‘oy to erect a School House. in said Section, in the said Town- ship of Egremont. The journey must begin on the day of sale of the ticket, and tickets will be good for stop-over ten days or less a; points on the Great Non them Railway west. of, and including Havre, Mont. 'l‘hisis the best opportunity that has ever been ofiered to parties who wish to investigate the many ad- vantages ofiered them in the great Northwest. For rates, time-tables. and full illustrated information, call on or write Chas. W. Graves, DIS- trict Passenger Agent, 6Kiug St. West (room 12). Toronto, Ont. W hitm ore Man.. to Dornoch. O'I‘ICE IS HEREBY ,GIVEN Public Notice Low Rates to The North-West. Rotary No. 6 Arrives HITS AND MISSES. El. L‘ll . I: lullvlv IIUJ 0'. vâ€" _ -_ to Mini Jean Ledinghtm. of T. ANDERSON. After that date to and OORBETT, Proprietors. and - Mt. Forest. MARRIED. DURHAM WORKS. DIED. DAVID ALLAN, Clerk. '. A. HUNTER. was registered JNO. A. DARLING flarling’s . . Now Don’t Forget Filling Prescriptions is only one of our several Specialties. If it's Rubber. we have it, and what we have is the best of its kind in the market. That. we have a fine line of Syringes and Rubber Goods of every kind. We duays lead. and just now we’re more ahead than ever. Names and prices don’t begin ro tell our rubber story. UNDERTAKING Shewell 61 Lenahan FURNITURE “I had a terrible cold .and com hardly brenthe. I then med Ayer’. Cherry Pectoral and it gave me im. mediate rgieg’: ‘Ah. .‘ -- â€"_- How will our couh be toni ht? rse, pro ably. or it’ s first a cold, then a cough, then bron chitis or pneumonia, and at last consumption. Coughs always’ tend downward. Stop this downward tendency by taking Ayer’s Cherry Pec- tora . int: ’c. .. enough for u: ordina :3ng mt rig ht tor uncut“. hon"? «1.43 etc. .. 3!. no“ oconomiax W'mc euc- md to to. on land. - n A'IIIID an an“ "A... W. J. Elliott, - - Principal. ummmmw ATTEND THE BEST The deal in "Genuine” Bueiness Education. therefore our graduates are properly prepared for the “fit positions. Many leading business colleges employ our graduates as teachers. Surely this is proof of superiority No student. has ewr le tour college dissatisfied. Do not decide to attend any college until Vou have received our catalogue, Write for one Enter this month if possible. PROMPT ATTENTION TU of the best makes The People’s Druggist. DEPARTMENT. STRATFURD. ONTARIO. For all kinds of Colds Ivâ€"â€"'_- IT PAYS ! DRUG STORE (m: 1t Peel's. â€"â€"tf. «mum ounuva THE ms: WEE CHRONICLE READERS. N" suiting just vane IcKochmu'. gt Peel’s. WAm0.â€"â€"Servant girl. App In. T. G. Holt. Durham.â€"â€"- ‘3. You can act vour spring {cut at out it Peel’s. MI. FRED A. Lmns. 3' of Berlin, expects m be thout the first of April. Local News Ite FOB Saleâ€"A full set of shoeml took. cheap. Must be dispose Apply to Mrs. M. Laurie. Bu our néw 10c. prints. 33 i' 'idO. the finest qualitv and pre patterns.-â€"H. w. Mom“... "I. W. B. \VOHH‘ locking wall. A will make him all II. A. COLE. nf Te‘osu'a! Noodnv. and is now em: Mr. W. A. G loud in all clas inc. J. A. lemm'mx the Merritton Adva Biff“ of (119 lndvp [one to take charge Grimsby I ude pc nd 9. n A LITTLE duuglum Was “Id Mrs. John Banner. u Street. Feb’y 24111. M foremnn of the Mauisteea Dnily News. and Was at typo on this paper. “'8 ARE '00 huex‘ ‘.n.fn‘kil Mdfl to Change our a". H “In” and I386 HIO‘III. “U“ Will be ready to shuw the time you get your paper lacuna Tflls Week MIs. AchcIIAcIan Cline of pubic l atronage. The It. all in flesh. and purchase r: b. lure quI good artiIlc. ( utmcoflies. queen). and every ‘I the grocers 1100‘, will bv kc “6d at the all post 01hr t‘ stow “K. Wu. I’mzsrox. oi the. 8:11: “ill Building (30.. was in (own any. dud gave evidence raga! din ill-fated Chopper “hicil went to | on “onday in the Mrhuwnn "I is lie manufacturer of in: chine. «nil t'iaims the lmuii quite pct-Sabie in all}! Hue ii liu chine id allowed 10 run at a Venn 09¢:ch b'lt nut under [HUN 1' 1 tious. THIS Chan'y l om-L-rl referaed lust wwek \Hil Fflddscvuziug the :31: ‘u'efl‘ Of Ill? I‘ll! H.- Inch labor is being sgu Qtiou of drills, Cl“)! u~v< 00” etc. The Wu: 1; Ls «. management of ."m “unto, Inland and m umiring energy in [no-3 “0 folk: it a guarautm‘ On Stng' lust H... Durham had an o, my .1 China to the pastms ..' churches without vhcm ”WI. In the morning. ii. Baptist, preached in u..- Church. and at night in “I'M. Rev. Smith Run th. services in NW i’ church in the mommy”r Biptilt tt night. whilr uhuson occupied the ;... mist. nnd Mmhudm .Ol‘llin‘ and eu‘uing n It'. a good sign of the. .~;. h‘ 0‘ the place '0 huh" ! “nominations {ratcx‘nlz "I. x NOW is the time» .‘u:' 12w :..~' ”3 in his best «Hurts to 2. “No but unsold and uni ”petty a suhs'amia! souu -00. Every man slumld Kw “h‘FO his pt'opt‘IWy ais-vrm m valumion to a [Wasp ._- chum A “mm of h "ON"! a duHm'. fl: .I under iuuruve w"- “d "8 “Even! “hat \\(' 52nd “CHI“ any farm in the mt “mom shouid be shown .“I who makes “maria! in 'OUld b9 a 3‘0th u} “'0. Our Opinim. «m h. not changed «luring. ‘4 we mpeeu “hat m would be :1 mm. in building A” fickle!) boots at McKech ”'1' forget the great clearm VOL 36---N0. 1826. follett Glass ett is again on Anather week ll right. price paid I or Reade omen up the place \V D! M r t! ‘41)“! )0 this them iuuo t in Du Z1121 {I and OI .\l hi If V “N din ill