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J. M. Hunter Block. But there is never an hour of the day passes that our doors do not swing Wide open to people in all ceilings. Keen buyers are finding out for them- selves that this is‘ the cheapest store to buy in. We keep everything that a first-class General store should, and are now offering big snaps in ‘i’he People’s Store é DURHAM, ONT. now? busy Begging Mn}. At the Thompaon bukery flour is also being Eonggt in by exprou from Owen The freight blockade on the rail- wsy is very annoying to merchants end others who ere waiting for goods. Mr. Clayton after weiting for weeks for sole leather has succeeded in get- ting a. consignment by express and is Mr. W. Clayton has leased the vac- ant snap in his black to Dr. Bibby who is having it fitted up for an of- fice and movingjn this week. We sympathise sincerely with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Plank, near Eugenia. on the sore bereavement which bel'ell them last week by the death of their eldest son, George. a promising young man of 22 years. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Buchanan, ofthe Meaford Road. have also our sympathy in the loss of thelr little one last week. ()1) Friday afternoon last there was a big crowd in the town hall at a magistrates trial conducted by Mr. A. S Vanl)usen, J. P., who spent several hoors investigating four 1' charges preferred by Game Warden. John Webber, of the Valley, against the following young men who live near Kimberley. Against Jasper Stewart two charges were laid ~1st, Hounds running at large during close season for deer. One deer killed by the dogs. A fine of $20 00 was im- posed with costs $15.05. 2nd, For hunting and killingâ€"-dismissed. Wallace Graham for hunting and killing deer was fined $20.00 and costs $13.10. Hermon Smith was also charged with hunting and taking deer, but was dismissed. McArdle,‘ of Lucas, Wright 6.: McArdle was council for the defendants. Mr. Wm. Lockhart. a very highly respected old gentleman, died at his home near Pm'on St it'on on Sunday. aged 83 years. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the public cem- etery here where the deceased’s wife was laid four and a half years ago. Rev. G. F. Hurlburt conducted the burial services. Mr. Lockhart was truly a father in Israel and by his death a pillar in the Baptist church here has been removed. Though liv~ in; nearly seven miles distant, while health permitted, he was seldom ab- sent from the house of worship on the Sabbath day. His face who an inspiration to his pastor and he will be much missed. Mrs. Edward Whit- ten, of this place" and Mrs. Thomas Whitten. near Markdale. are daugh- ters of the deceased. ' Mrs. Sarah Wauchob, relict of the late Samuel Wauchob, died to-day (Monday) at her home near Boyd’s I mill. Tyrone. The funeral will take place Wednesday to the public cem- etery here where the deceased's hus band was interred seven years ago. Deceased was. we understand. about 75 years of age and an adherent of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Wauchob came from the north of Ireland and were among the very early settlersin Artemesia township. The annual exhibition of the On- ;mrio Society of Artists is being held ' in Toronto this week and we congrat- ulate Miss Maud Richardson on being one of the exhibitors. Large nam bars of pictures are ofl'ered from art- ists in Toronto and elsewhere. but only such as the committee of artists deem of sufficient merit are allowed a place there. .No picture is selected that is valued less than $25 00, how- ever small. Miss Richardson’s pic turas on exhibition are original de signs sketched from nature while on her holiday here last summer. â€" wvvv on Wednesday evening of last week to greet Prof. Conklin. of New York, who appeared here for the fires time under the auspices of the public school. With the exception of a couple of nicely rendered choruses by the scholors, Miss Mabel Boyd ac companist the entire programme was rendered by Prof. Conklin, who ex- hibited great versatility of talent and sustained his reputation of being a clever impursonator and very plea-1- ing reader and entertainer. The audience was an appreciative one and the generous applause accorded the Professor throughout the magma) wasdoubrlvssgratifying to him. Mr. H. K. Richardson. M. P., occupied the chair. Notwithstanding unfavorable con- ditions of roads and weather there was a fair sized audience in the town HeaSth demands daHy acti6n of the bowels. Ald nature with Ayer’ s Pills. spewmnm. Inr'drnéglbta Aye rs “ I first and Ayor's Cherry Paton! 53 years ago. I have seen terrible case: of lung dis. eases cumd by It. I am nave: without it.” ALBERT G. Emurou, Max-Iota, Ohio. Consumption Nourishing food comes next. Then, a medicine to control the cough and heal the lungs. Ask any good doctor. Give nature three helps, and nearly every case of con- sumption will recover. Fresh air, most important of all. Cherry Pectoral Flesherton. for J. O. AYIR 00.. Lowell, 7M3“. McArthdrâ€"-Robbâ€"-That we now adjourn to meet on May 27 as a Court of Rewsion on assessment roll. to receive applications for township treasurer and a men to operste grad. er and general business.â€"Csrried. D. McCrie, gravel, 81.00; Municip- al World. assessor’s supplies, etc., 812.91 ; A. Mitchell, express charges, 55 cts.; clerk’s registration fees 828.80. there being 82 births. 18 mar- riages and 44 deaths. Robbâ€"McArthnrâ€"That a by-law be prepared for next meeting of coun- cil to increase the clerk’s salary 815. â€"Carried. Resolved that the following acc’ts be paid. Gordonâ€"Forgusonâ€"That we re- ceive Thos. Brown’s resignation as Treasurer and advertise for applica- tions to be received at next meeting of council for the oflice of township treasurer, security required 812.000 ; also a man to operate gardenâ€"Car- ried. Robb â€" McArth urâ€"That foregoing report be adapted and order granted. -â€"Carried. D. McLaughlan 2 days with team and 2 men six hours shovelling, total cosc $5.50. Com’r Gordon reported that he had kept the baseline in a safe condition for the travelling public as required by this Council from con. 6 to Kelly’s sideroad at the following cost: To Fergusonâ€"~McArthnrâ€"â€"--That the auditors’ report be adopted as read and an order be granted for $8 each, and clerk get 200 cepies of said report printed at the Representative office. â€"â€"Carried. '1‘0 cm A GOLD IN ONE DAY. The auditors presented their report which was examined by the reeve and council. By law No. 168 for appointing pathmasters was filled in and the name of Wm. Pettigrew as commis- sioner for Holstein at $1.50 per day was inserted in by-law, passed the usual readi gs,. was signed, sealed. etc., according to the by-laws of this municipality each pathmaster is held in office until his successor in office has taken his declaration. Fergusonâ€"McArthurâ€"That by-law No 167 be now filled in with the name of David McIntyre as assessor and read a third time. be signed. etc. â€"Carrind. Yeas: Ferguson. McAr- thur, Hastie Nays: Robb, Gordon. Robbâ€"Gordonâ€"Tbat bylaw No. 167 be now filled in with the name of Jas. H. McDougall as assessor. and read a, third time be signed sealed, etc â€"Lost. Yeas: Robb, Gordon. Nays: Ferguson, McArthur, Hastie. McArthur-~Gordonâ€"Regarding the petition re assessment of railway lands, that this Council take no ac tion in the matter, as it is now being dealt with in Parliamentâ€"Carried Robbâ€"McArthurâ€"That 38 be plaic- ed in Joe. Swanston’s hands to pro- vide wood {or Mrs. Barclay.â€"Car- tied. Gordonâ€"Robbâ€"That by-law be now read a first and second time to appoint an assessor for the year l904.â€"â€"â€"Cartied. Gordonâ€"Fergusonâ€"That the clerk draw the attentiun of Mr. Coleridge to our township by-laws regarding such cases and request him to for ward names of parties who did the work. so that they may get credit on this year’s path roll.-â€"Carried. Council met. Feb. 11th. Minutes ap- proved.Communications read from D. P. Cole1idge pathmaster, regarding a bill of $2) I) for filling washout and other improvements; also petition from Mr. Legeue re ass’e of railway lauds. Our esteemed townsman, Mr. F. G. Cole, sustained injuries in his back by a nasty fall on the ice on the street on Monday. Mr. J. R. Gamble, of Aurora, has returned to his former position. book keeper. in R. J. Sproule’s oflice. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ellson, of Crys- tal City. Man . who have spent the past two months with the latter’s mother, Mrs. John Sharp, and other relatives here. left on Tuesday to make a. short visit at London before returning to their home in the West. Mr. W. Pearse, of Dundalk, was the guest of Mr. W. Trimble and family on Sunday. Mrs. Albert Stewart is visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. W. Baruhouse spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Owen Sound and Dobbiugton. Mrs. F. D G03 and children, of Clarksburg. are visiting the farmer’s mother, Mrs. J. W. Armstrong. Mr. Gofi drove over with them on Friday last returning Saturday. Miss Annie Howard is home from Listowbl visiting her mother. Mr. and Mrs. George Boyd, of Mt. Forest, are visiting their sons and daughter here. Mr. Chas. Irwin spent last week at Owen Sound on the Jury. Mr. S Damude, of Toronto. was in town over Thui‘sday night last and had some unpleasant travelling ex- periences to relate. Mr. M. K. Richardson went to To- ronto on Saturday to spend a. few days with his son and daughters. Bonnâ€"On the 15d) inst. to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Patterson. of this place, a daughter. EGREMON T COUNCIL. ‘00-”. D. ALLAN, CLERK. McIntyre Block. 9}» OUR CLOTHING FIRST. SNAPS IN MILLINERY. and surrounding country. and take orders for Stock true to name and free from San Jose Scale, A permanent position for the right man on either salary or commission. IN Famr Tans. SMALL an'rs, Onxutnruns, SRBL’BS, Rosns. VINES, SEED Pourons, ETC. A man to represent “CANADA’S CREAM Nunsnmns " in the Town of H01 ONTO, FARMERS 1 bring your Butter and Eggs. w «. :mâ€"zfiâ€"z Highest prices will be paid. ’PHONE 2 7. ‘ ° Coll in and ask to see our goods and prices. It will pay you For fancy dress Shirts and nobby' Ties we lead ' our stock is new and up-to-date. OUR UNDERWEAR. Stone 8: Wellington Uur Hardy Specialties Everything at and below cost to make ready for Spring Goods. Call and see MISS DICK Star Grocery Store. F0} W. E. THEIBALB, tNTHILL NURSERIES OVER 800 ACRES WANTED Keep your eye on this space. DURHAM our store of Winter Goods. There is only one way to do it, and we have adopted that way, namely, to put the prices down to temptation point. All wool. difierent weights end fleece lined. 70c to $2.25 a suit. Top shirts, heavy and light, 400 to 81.10 each. Mufilers, Sou-Is, Heavy Sex, Winter Ceps, 010700 and Mitts. Big snaps on all of them. Boys’ Overcoate, from $3. 98 to 86. 95. Men’ 3 reody tailored Suits, from $4.25 to 813.98. Those are big snaps and cannot be procured uni N. P. McIntyre. Durham, Ont. THE CLOTHIER. ()NTA RIO. WWW. H. BEAN The Best Pure Honey for lflc lb. Gold Band 4-piece Tuble Sets. $1.73 each. Gold Band 7-piece Berry Sets, $1.60 each. are perfect imitntion of CUT ° GLASS with Heevy Gold Bend around tap. Gold being burnt in will not wash 06. Just the thing for wedding presents. Gold Band 7-piece Water Sets, $2.00 each. The following Sets Heavy All-wool Blankets, 60:80, $2.75 pair. Heavy All-wool Blankets, 64:84, $3.00 pair. 7-Piece Crystul Berry Sets, 400 and 45¢ each. The Big4 CALDER BLOCK. He Sells Cheap. ugain . THERE wasaliuruuf1 in the young 1m 1: 5,51“. in! Friday last. 'Ilw or a~i )1 tip-rising v. as the fu'l m given in honor of \11. prior to his leaving MWI fifty Of hi1 afimn‘mUN g» the handlome at"! v .u (an C'Ontrtl Hotel to NM” gum friend. During the rum dress was read' m Mr, Robertson and a wvwn'n “gold" nuggnt by \Ir, .10 not: was made to 'hu gm oveniux who rp-pondvd i “it!!! Ipeoch. thinking II for their hundsoma gift at Undue“ shown him during “foam lion-o. Speech m“ u“ dancing were iodul all tho wen Imn' hol m. It. Coiduock ‘. V w n In it It Bum“ luau. OILY one mail came in ”0th but week and that our from Palmm'ston or “ring here shortly afze. hour the COIIVr)’alH_'e sh Palmerston with tiny six “0 "tin i8 Nut Hum'ng I0 for 3nd the prolmhalii will be no service for a Two or three years age blockade kept the train! 3". Hondny morning ul “it hforo its return. ti. train is at this end and [atone enjoys the holidl with .ilil hmily. THE flow Mid the round the Q the tri'p (0! it. “'9 ha n for days .11 us 1 r‘ inch Cteim lttonm o! a 0‘ to flow hoist; of t ion mound jet in u sigh IT'S a good thing to t the forolock. Thisisjus! being done by Mr. Bra oxenvnting now for a I and. building during th» not on Gash-ax: stre the Cameras Wcrks. T pronounced “Bro" but on how to well it. Mr. H| dd Inc the contract I Noon: will do the carpmn THE Erin Advocate don't the young Indie dnlge in a leap year a u [out once a month '2 {In is suggested as r hay! “lowed to slate tc drll to uk the young for aaktte, and the y< Gonna, urn to reserve of saying when they w the .030? I. awed-1 enjoyed RE\'. 3 lurge and in the b: evening c and drew between {11 Itrugaling f will clean five or six Sulphur In eflect but i Tun Anna: udinn Order 0 Fridny night This social 9: Society look pleasure. W nblo evening. chief e! thu. ab: Ill. NOAH W Monday after His Iuddeu an leaves a blank he belonged. Wm' not gi volopes? l": Stuionery. an convenient. s: inexpensive. and. Ask for Mn. Rom day into N by Mr. A. .‘ you-d. Mr no» in the Al obituary of Mdmdis promised blue. .‘WE'ED DURING THE CHRONICLE RI .‘O CRUSf Local Ne \V 1 8T6 VOL. 38-»N ll' me unex 3' 0'