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| ’ 1 \Russell 3 . Are daily visiting our store and taking advantage of this very special opportunity to buy Ready. Made Clothing at unheard of prices. We bought them for you and sell them on a very close margin of profit. $I8 Suits for $15. For Saturday, Aug. 27th 7 lbs. TAPIOCA. Saturday. for .............. 10c Box RED JACK POLISH. Saturday, for lOc tad 12§c WRAPPBRETTES. Saturday. 1250 PRINTS, Saturday, for .............. 750 CORSETS. Suurday, for . . . .......... . ALEX.RUSSELL “If wishes wcrz horses kggars would tide. in: than thc “The Slater Shoe” Crowds of People THE BIG STORE DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. Positively the best. shoe on the market today, for bath wearing quality end appear- ance. Once worn. always worn. We’ve our regular customers who will not wear any other shoe. $3.50 and $5.00. Slater Shoe for DURHAM, ONT. Russell’s "9c Married, at the residence of the bride’s father. Mr. Alex. McMillan, South Line. Artemeeia, on W'ednes- day the 17th of August. by Rev. Mr. Matbeson, James Burnet to Jeseie McMillan. The left for their home at Alberta the same evening. Arch. McCuaig is improving from the accident that befall him same five or six weeks ago. He is now able to run the binder and we hope to see him walking around in his usual activity soon. Our teacher. Miss McCannel, epent her holidays with friends at Colling- wood. and Stayner. Her sister Mrs. McLeod and nephew, Donald Mc- Queen, came down with her. Mrs. Hepburn and daughter Nelly are spending a While at McCannel’s at present. The young man from the other township east of this feels lonesome since the young lady visitor from . Durham. who was visiting her friends l here. returned here. Mack declares Clara is a fine lady and hopes to see her come to Top Clifl soon. I. Thos. Fisher is busy fixing his l house at the town line as he intends its move in the near future. Bob {will be making another move soon lbv getting some ones daughter to ! keep house for him free of charge. Miss McDonald from Durham visâ€" ited her friend, Miss Tana McDonal-i, of this place, [or a couple of weeks. Miss McDonald will always receive a warm reception from friends at Top Cliffe. Miss McIntyre is improving some- what in health for the iast few days and h0pes are now entertained for her recovery. Some around here are talking of taking advantage of the Harvesters’ Excursion to Manitoba. Joe Campbell raised his barn last week with block and tackle. We heard a story once of a certain politician who was addressing an audience at a political meeting and at the end of every sentence he would ask his hearers to “ mark him well.” A big burley Irshman was sitting right behind the speaker who was displaying his oratorical abilities and every time he would say “ mark ‘ me well,” Pat would make a cross on {the politician’s broadcloth coat, till lemma netting tired of “ mark me 'fher choice. the happy couple being ‘. Miss Cassie McGillivray and Mr. Dan .McArthur of Bunessan. The cere- lmonv was performed by the Rev. ; Mr. Newton on Wednesday, Aug. .li'th. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. l Webber. of Durham in the presence iof just the immediate friends. Miss Lorrie Beaton and Mr. John McAr- i that assisted them through the orde a1. The‘happy couple took the train ‘ Ithe following morning for London and other points, on their return they will settle down on their home at ' Bunessan. The presents were costly land useful. we join the many 1‘ friends in hearty congratulations. , Mr. and Mrs. John 0. Greenwood. lof Zion, visited friends in our burg I on Sabbath last. 1" ‘0 Messrs. John M ‘ and Alex. Martin, Wended service at glast. Mr. George Black, of t] staff, Toronto. who was ho: vacation at. Pomona. gave a. on friends in this burg] on“ last. luau. Tom Tucker and his sister Sarah, ' ’ d the Grasby .“-â€"â€"Vd evening at the home of Mr. John Mc- Vicar, Pomona. last week. The Misses McGirr, of the Avenue, spent a few days with their cousins, the Binnie family, recently. Base ball once a ‘ Vuvv very interesting, the fair :hard and running fast. [illan and Henry Beaten oars. Walter McDonald Buzz] on Thursday week in our bur_8 was home on his _ gave a. brief call of the Police 5' We predict that after what the Corner Concern correspondent saw one of the neighboring girls carrying home from town last week that the Gander by this time is safely caged up. We sincerely hope he wont have to answer for any severe penalties; ‘ and that he wont be ill used even if it Leap Year. If this is true, brother Cor., we extend the, usual congratu- lations. Messrs. C. C. McFay’den, Angus McVicar form Pomona. John McVicar the Gaelic singer from Detroit, and Hugh McLellan were all callers in ‘ "1 --_L J- “an” nâ€"vâ€"--_--_, our sanctuary to-day and did not do a thing but have a good high old time. Mr. McFayden took a hearty part in the singing and to hear them all laugh in Gaelic was indeed a treat. A distressing accident, we regret to learn, befell Mrs. Hemphill, sen, a highly esteemed old resident of the 4th line. Artimesia, on Friday night last. While in the act of leaving her bed she slipped and broke her thigh bone at the hip joint. Drs. Scott and Bond, of Maxwell, reduced the frac- tureha very serious one for an old lady in her 84th year. Mrs. Hemp- hill has been for some time in a very frail condition and many friends deeply sympathize with her in her added afiliction. The Union Sunday School at Ceylon held their annual picnic on Friday afternoon last at which there was a good turnout and an enjoyable time _____ J J:‘ until rain persion, By a defective and burning chimney Mr. Wm. Neils residence had a nar- row escape from fire some days ago. The chimney was taken dowm and rebuilt. and it, was then only that the full danger to which the house was exposed was discovered. Provision is being made here al- ready against a repition of the fuel famine experienced here last winter. A number are going to substitute coal for wood among whem is Mr. A. Munshaw who has ordered a car loan for his own use. Mr. F. G. Karstedt is adding coal to the commodities ‘ handled by him and has placed orders for two car loads for disposal toi customers. We are sorry to learn that Rev. J. W'. Shilton. of Dray ton. who has been ill for some time, but was recently reported improved has again serious- ly relapsed under a paralytic stroke. Mr. Shelton’s numerous friends here sincerely sympathize with him in his affliction. A friend writing us a few days ogo from Indian Head had this to say: “This is a fine town’ and the two Sullivans are doing well.” We are always pleased to hear good tidings he had met. on his travels Harry Wil- kinson and Geo. Armstrong formerly of ”118 place, and at Winnipeg had enjoyed a shake from ear-Councillor McMillan, of Artemesia. Nicholas ‘Abercrombie formerly of Flesherton Advance Staff,now Stenographer in the C. P. R office. and Dr. Mahan, who purposes locating in the \Vest. The Flesherton Public School was favoured with the following visitors on Friday last: Prin. Rowe and Miss Mann, of Markdale; Prin. Fawcett and Mrs‘ Fawcett. of Norway, and Miss Jennie Wilson of Markham. Rockvale school is again in the I hands of the former pOpular teacher ‘ Miss Hannah Stefiord, who has been ' 1 re-engaged and has entered upon her duties there. 1 On acharge ofassult and battery : laid by John Warner, of InlSlOge, < Thos, Stephens. of the same place. ‘ appeared before Magistrate VanDuso en here on Monday last. Several E witnesses were heard in support offi the charge and the Magistrate iind- ing the defendent guilty imposed a! fine of $10.00 and costs, in all a littlei over $17.00. The trouble arose over‘ the refund of money over paid Warn- er by Stephens in a purchase of cheese. E News has reached us today (Mon- i l I day) of the marriage at Great Falls‘ Mont. of Miss Mary A. Strain, eldsst 1 daughter of_ -Mr_. William Strain. I. .--â€"‘â€"_-l I a l I formerly of this place, but partlculars not yet to hand. Messrs. D. McTavish and John Heard has ‘.been appointed Police Trustees here to fill the vacancy on the Board which has existed for some time. Rev. Mr. Roach of Hampden, who is visiting his son Rev. W. F. Roach at Priceville, and his excellent ser- mon ‘was very highly appreciated. Mr. John Sheppard, of Moose Jaw. N. W. T. paid_his parents here a short visit last week. Flesherton. iu the evenin'g baused d 13 Mr. Joe. McCrea. of WC has been a visitor for some Mr. “7.11. Bunts. Misses Gertie and Rite V Toronto, were in town lost their way to Osprey, whet hollideying with their I Otterwell. UUUUI V‘ V... Mr. M. Cole of Camlacbie and brother Frank of Detr their parents. Mr. an Cole. here. _ oit are visiting (1 Mrs. F. G. ‘ A -n ____J UVIflv-w -V ite has returned Mrs. Alf This-Llewa visit with her from an extended Mrs. Alf Thistlewa from an extended daughter m Toronto. (laugIJL'Ul Ian *vu-_â€"__ Miss Howard who has been in charge of Boyd Hicklrng and Co’s dressmaking department left on Tues- day to take a position in Toronto. Mr. Francis Whewell. the old ex- teacher of Osprey, was in town on Monday calling on his old friend Mrs. James Osborn. Mr. Whewell lives now at Arcola. Assa. and leftlfor | home on Tuesday. - ““-A:-A Thom at the manse on Rev. G. F. and Mrs. Barbara re.- turned on Saturday from day with friends at Tilsonburg] Mrs. W. A. Armstrong made a short. visit with fnends in Durham last week. Mr. M. K. Richardson. M. . ' '8 daughter Mrs B. Lucas, of Markdale. is on a 1 day trip to Halifax and other po on the Atlantic coast. Mr. Thomas 019. yton returned last week from an extended holiday trip in Eastern Ontario _ . 1 Masters Chas. and George are holidaying this week manby. THE |51h ANNUAL RE-UPENING Will take place on Sept. (3th, 1904. All parents having chlldren to edu- cate are asked to The following points in connection . with this well-known school. 1. A building. gymnasium and grounds that for beauty. equipment: or comfort cannot be surpassed inkl the province. . 0 A. staff of teachers of long and do successful experience especially qual- ; ified to teach their respective de- partmen ts. â€" - ' besides several matriculants and Commercial Diplomas in the last 3 . 11 of the Junior Leaving students who were successful spent only one year of their school life in n hiah 8011001. and that. Meaford. inn 21 DUHIUL “U“Vlua Vv----â€"vv~ , â€" - ,‘ 1 matriculants and.The remainder of our stock must be Commercial Diplomas in the 138‘ 3licleared out in the next four weeks . ll of the Junior Leaving‘and to do so we are going to sell students who were successful spentleverything at cost during this only 0118 Year Of their 8011001 life in 1 month. There is still a lot of beauti- a high 80h001~ and that. M6930“. ' ful Black Hatsâ€"every one made of and some of them at their entrancelthe best materialâ€"and selling for knew nothing 0f Latin. French, Ger- l half what they are worth. Also man, Algebra or Euclid. Over 907;.some Ladies’ Bonnets that we are of these recommended in ’02 and ’03 i offering very cheap. Every hat will passed and in addition several passed ; be sold at a remarkably low price who were nor. recommended. ' ° 4. This school is doing success-- fullyevery form of work done bv; MISS DICK the largest Collegiate Institute in. the province. Peismal attention is: riven to each pupil. Beautiful med-i 3‘101utyre Block. â€"- Durham, Ont. ale and prizes are open for competi- i tion in eahh form. Public speaking" ___- debating, singing and athletics are; encouraged. l‘ :3. The high stand taken by grad-i uates of the Meatord High School at‘ the Normals and the Universities and ‘ the excellent record many of its ,l graduates are making in the teach! ing profession. prove the efliciency‘t l of the work done. Fees, $10 00 per annum. Board 32 .00 to $2.50 in privatei houses. 1 I BE OPENING ‘1 Thursday. Sept. Is 1904. u-w _____ Send fora beautifully illustrated prospectus,acompendium of infor- mation respecting the school, the town and the latest regulations is- sued this summer. ‘ The. Owen Sound Collegiate Institute will re- ‘ open for the Fall Term on Thursday, Se t. lat. [at 9 a. m., when pupils will be enrol ed and ‘ classified, and classes or anized for the General K Course; the Commercin Course; for all grades. of Teachers’ certificates; for Pass and Honor Junior and Senior Matriculation, and for en- trance into all the learned pretensions. St.“ and Equip-enhâ€"The staff consists of nine teachers. ALL encuuers and men of the. highest professional standing. The equipment an .hnmnahlv modern and etticieut. and among MEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL THE OWEN SOUND COIIEGIATE INSTITUTE sum and Equipment :â€"-The nine teachers. ALL SPECIALISTS highest professional standing. is thoroughly modern und em. the best in Ontario. Termsâ€"Tho fees are. Counties of Grev. Bruce, and Simwe, Ten ifteen Dollars. '1‘ welve to F Dollars For Annual Announcement or other nntormn- tion, apply to Thou. Murray. 'Principal. John Rntheflord, Sec’y 'l‘mu. CAREFULLY CONSIDER . MCK 0 I" T H E a fees are: For pupils from the Wellington. Dufiefin K. CAMERON. Secretary. CORNWELL, Principal. or other informal fiair vigor Eggs ........... .. . Pomtoes per bag” Apples~ ............ Flour per owt ...... iOatmeal per sack” Chop per cwt ...... lLive Hogs ......... Dressed Hogs per cv Hides per lb ...... iSbeepskins ......... ' \Vool .............. Lamb ............ ! Tallow ............ ‘ Lard .............. cleared‘ balance hardwood bush. 50 acres fit to run any kind of machinery. Ne swamp. Large. well laid out dwelling house; fairl good out buildin a; well fenced and well watered. A splen id stock and ha farm. also good for grain. Large bearing orchard. One mile from store and postofiice. Two churches. Willbesold on very reasonable terms June 29th, 1904. Vlgor I": u 1. ; nit. 1 could vim” EING LOT 29. School Medals T858“! GIVEN BY Watchmaker. Jeweller. Uptici DURHAM. ONT. During August we wish to call attention to the bargains we are offering in Milliner‘y. Farm for Sale. DunHAu. ANK- A.GORDUN The time has almost come when the reports of the Entrance Examinations will be out. The teachers of those winning medals will be kind enough to send their names and addresses to us as soon as they know so that we can send the me- dals to the schools. It must be: thoroughly un- derstood that these medals are given FREE by us and that they am um 'obe given till the certificates am given out. Teachers will kindly let» us know a few days be- fore hand so that we can and the medals to the schools. These are the arm nu that were aver give: South Grey and we sin ly hope that the wit will prize them as such for ‘29. CON. 10. BEN. W. A. ANDERSON. Crawford 1’. O. urst medals 3: given, in L we sincere the winners- 10 CITHERED DURING THE PAST CHRONICLE READER Local News l Dox'r forgvt, [he on Monday." Sopt. ; A. flfbei‘n (1611m- pri hem [Labor Day m U: team in thv fmu‘ tow: Amusmox tn mu :1 “a!“ 150. Ladivs -' Fellows who sun-at free. if not caught. Mamas»; Cricket luau Labor “at grounds. . . VOL. 38mm. 195 THE Middaugh "nus ready for use. and will nection with ”w lluus livery.â€"â€"4. AN Exhibitinn gamv tween Durham and H was played an San unlu boys were dofeah-d. five to (Wu. mum will be t “'adlwsd: Those twguiring supplied at llw \Valker the nvv about. one Immin- in rjyo, r, Eyes mm 10:1. m. h nr so ago, and ha: ready (0 fire. Th good appoarauw. uniform hum. THE loss of Ult’il eleven months old h the home of Mr. and er. The little short timv an pneumonia. Ul mother will mi sympathy with .\\l-l s \\'. I..l hvlpmau under mm mother's (' wslmndvnt m'cuwnr‘v. TH E and uh hero to .\l :mu ularls‘ 1“ ll “'35 hl laws, one 1 wheelhan- muse mm machinery vility i ml)’ fl Ir" -a \' Hf l'atl‘1m) nudize the within “10 laws suhmi suffer defoa Sm \\' 4 burn I \\'( while we M 5:5?qu THE paper I) the pt‘UP rude 8mm \\ incv we first mum-d ll IN! ht smm'l \\ rent in M4~K¢ mm lkin J “(11 littl he HM “'11! illt )l! Tb! md I [‘0 \V th led wi (ml {I Ill ptlmll l“ H \V I] S HI this we Id hm: and MI VII IH U CO “It 'llll the it \\' M St