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SHOP Open every afternoon. ‘ All REPAIRING promptly and prep erly attended to. xw. D. BUNNDII ‘ Men and Women of Ontario ! The Great Provincial Charity, The Hospital for Sick Children, Calls On You For Aid. Galvanized and II‘m« "p- incr: Brass, Brass mned and Iron Cvlinders. Remember that this HOSpital is not local inxtimtion. but Provincial. Prices Moderate, and Strictly Cash. Geo. Yiirs AA- ‘A mcnmézsrsuwmmomnc. Busy dollars are better than id!e tears. The sym- pathy that Weeps is good. but the HOSpital has to have the sympathy that “I 1.1sz PII‘TL'RFS" Works. Last year there weg'e 1093 patients ad- mitted. 0' these I 73 came from ‘35! places Outside of T orontowall were children of poor people who could not ad'ord to pay for treatment of their little ones. HA‘JE YUU? V. V"‘- Eacn mm was in the. Hospital 471$ days It. a cost of 31.31 each ' p" day‘ or [Q £62.22 f0 1' x9 . _ \ Any 01d Worn silver? If so, I am prepared to re- plate it Bringit in now While Ihzue the time. All «:01 I\ guaranteed. the 47% days If your , .. dollar cauld ’ firefighter: the feet of t little bqs MAS-Au: or girl with club feet, you would gladly go it. and V00!“ £2118: will do that. ere were 79 case: of club feet treated has year. Out of the 79. from the country. ILUW Vuv \rvâ€"vvâ€" If you know o'hmy child in your county who is sick or has club feet, and whose potent: can not. afl'ord to ‘A‘ --_--‘-‘LArâ€"rl py, send the namobo the Hospital Secretary. The stark books as open. W'on’t you let shares in Heaven’s own work of healing little children ? "Aflgreat mine of Mercy --the mining 'stock that dwzys pays dividendsâ€" is bought wig: tbs, mogoy Pumps from $2 u'pward. APPEAL nufacturgr of .\- (1 Dealer 111 â€" 321033. send contributioga to_ J ._ R0? Chairman, or to Douglas David- m, of the Hospital for Sick: The Harnessmaker. is for‘ 60 YEARS" EXPERIENCE It cares for every sick child in the Province of Out- ‘ario whose [wreath cannot, aflbrd to pay for *reatment. Toronto. about 50 were Sold b! You The annual Sunday School enter- tainment held in the Presbyterian church here on Wednesday evening, the 18th” Dec.. was quite a success This year eatables were dispensed with and saved a great deal of trouble and expense to those bringing baskets and the receipts of the evening amounted to more than if talent had been taken from abroad. We have in Priceville and vicinity a class of l young ladies and gentlemen that are I; hard to excel as musicians. and as all {are good we are not going to point . out any as being the best. They are 1 good in more ways than one. 'and‘ 3 good looks accompanied by sweet ivoices make it quite entertaining to l the listeners. Pastor Matheson was ‘in the chair and filled the ofiice in ‘bis usual good way. The pragram - was a lengthy one, consisting of reci- l tations from the children. singing by l the Pricevill'e choir. led by Mr. Ram- “ Local Option differ the Dunkin Act, which years ago. “ In Owen Sound there is a good, capable License Inspector, who does what he can to enforce the law, but public sentiment is against doing so, notwithstand- ing the large majority by which it was carried, and liquor is sold in large quantities yet. There has not been a single instance of anyone having been sent to although several convictions have been secured gaoL atcly some seventeen in- against nine hutcis here. formations were iaid by the License Inspector, every one of which was dismissed with costs, although he had two detectives who swore that they had got liquor. “The writer knows places where liquor can be. pur- chased, in which it was never seen before Local Option came in force, and he is informed that there are sixty: one of such places in the town. “The town has four policemen, and the statutes. the by-law appointing them, a special by-law and a cil lately passed, make special resolution of the Coun et the it the duty of these men to enforce Local Option: y sale goes on and no convictions are made. “Public sentiment is against its enforcement. “local trade has been iniured by local Option, and scores of people in the surrounding country who used to trade in Owen Sound when License was in force, now go to \\'iarton, Chesley, Port Elgin. Chatsworth, Mark- dale, Meaford, etc. Loca! Option has divided our citi- Antis, who are jealous and the What one proposes the other op; “Owen Sound is a ‘House di i; can succeed nowhere. Read what the Mayor of Owen Sound says of (Crowded out last week.) Priceville. rrs in opé‘ration very little from h was tried in Owen Sound some All Whom It Concerns other opposes. ‘flouse divided against itself’ in Think, before you vote! Under License age. Speeches_ _by _Rev_s.__Be_rry. of P‘Eieevfile, and Little, of Fleeherton, drill by some 12 or 15 little girls, well performed. Proceeds of the evening $46. The trustees of Top Clifi school have secured the service of Miss Lizzie Binnie for their school for 1908. Miss Kate McIntyre, of Toronto, came home a few days ago to see her mother, Mrs. McIntyre, south line, who has been unwell for some time and not improving much yet. Miss Mary McEachern is home from Toronto for her holidays. Mr. John Oliver. M. P. P., from Vancouver, son of Robs. Oliver. Esq,. south line Artemesia, paid his aged father a shaft visit and other friends, and will be returning this week. We are sorry to hear that John Burnett, south line Artemesia, is very low at present with pneumonia, but a slight change for the better took place Saturday and good hopes ADVERTISEMENT- THE DURHAM CHRONK LE the Judge ordered that their assessments be reduced $57, 750. 00, and the Corporation lost, because of this, $1,357.12 in taxes. The owner of one hotel (The Coul- son House) neglected to enter an appeal, or in all prob- ability another 35, 000.00 or $6, 000. 00 would have been struck off. The revenue derived from hotel and shop licenses, amounting to $1, 394. 00, has been entirely cut all“, making a direct annual loss from these sources of $3,051.12. Beside the Corporation has had to pay for legal adx me and counsel fees, etc., fully $500. 00 more, in defending the by-la’w, and our citizens who tried to squash it lost perhaps another 84,000. 00 or $5, 000.00, and their relations as citizens have been embittered. “It was said that under Local Option the town would nlicemen, and a saving could be made in require fewer p if not altogether, ofiset that way, which would almost, the loss of revenue. It has been found that this cannot be done, in fact the salaries of some of the policemen had to be raised very materially, and the police force should be increased. Some active Local Optionists went so far as to ask that six additional men should be put on; there are four now. No reduction in the municipal ex- “The writer was brought up in a family 01 eight boys and has three of his own. “He has been in active business in Owen Sound for over forty yearsand is in business here yet. “He has had to do with employing men during all that time and has many men under his control now. “He has large pecuniary interests in several large manufacturing establishments here, and has occupied the positions of School Trustee, Councillor, Reeve, Mayor, and License Commissioner. “He has served as a member of the Board of Trade, as one of its Council and as President, and knows Owen Sound thoroughly. “The writer has seen Owen Sound under indiscriminate license, under restricted license, under the Dunkin Act, then under the present License Act, and under Loca' Option, and has no hesitation in saying that Local Option has not lessened drinking, has not improved business or the financial position of the maple generally, neither has it improved the moral tone of the citizens as a whole, but on the contrary, Local Option has iniured local trade and lowered the moral well-being of very many. “The writer deeply regrets having to but believes that it is his duty to do may help to prevent others repeating 1 in Owen Sound.” (Signed) M. KENNEDY. regrets having to say these things, 5 his duty to do so, if thereby he others repeating the mistake made are now entertained for h 18 recovery. We are credibly informed that Mr. Thos. Nichol. half mile west of this place, is to be one of the candi- dates for Glenelg Councillor 1908. Tom would make a good one, so it appears there will be no returns by aoclamation in Glenelg this year. Mr. Bolger’s sale on Wednesday last went fairly well considering the times. ~Mr Bolger left. the next day. We hear someone is to Open out soon Trains are running regularlyon the new railroad. Telegraph poles and wires are up and everything getting ;in shape for running order. This is the season for those away to take advantage of coming to their homes, if within reach. and a number have left our town and some arrived. Snowing again from the eas*, This Monday morning, the 23rd Dec. Snow is piled up on parts of our roads already. ' Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Chronicle and readers. Mayor of Owen Sound. l Mr. Jae. ’Lawrence of Glenelg :bought Mr. Charlie Gray’ 3 farm last week and as he has also bought stock gand implements will likely soon take posse81inn. Charlie has always main- ‘ tained that. there is too much slush- ing around for a crOp in Ontario for the profits and will move West where 1 work is more Speedily done The price is $28C O. Messrs Joe Lennox and Edward Johnsmn went to Stratford Hospital on Friday. as a consequence of a mes- sage that Will Johnston would have to go through another operation. There is little encouragement for his recovery now but hope he will. We musr. congratulate the Varney peOple on the success of their Christ mas Tree. Although we were unable to get in. a glimpse showed the place to be beautifully decorated. Asocial gathering in the home of Mr. Jas. Tucker this Tuesday night promises to be one of the bright things amongst the Chriscmas joys. A jolly sleigh load of the light hearts of this part drove up to Zion Christmas Tree, and report it one of the bee: they have ever attended The crowd at St: Paul’s on Christ- mas Day was nor very large as many of the congregation were away ViSit ing friends. Most people would sooner miss hearing a. good sermon than mlss a good Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Ben Woods drove to Conn to partake of Xmas turkey with the former’s father. We hear of a number of Leap Year parties coming off Seems as if the g1rls are going to take advantage of the boys when money is so scarce that there will no way out of a pro posal only by way of matrimony. A good many peOple from this part and surrounding country are taking their sick ‘and infirm to a seventh son of a seventh son holding out in Mt. Forest Although most people feel a bit skeptical about the charm of such persons yet those who have friends with infirmities feel it their duty to try every heard of remedy to try to restore them to soundness Take a Cup of “BOVRIL” at Eleven o’clock m. or p.m. It does not matter which. ‘ It will give you vigor and energy BUT see it is Mr. Wm. Sirrs Jr. was elected Trustee in place of Mr. Ben Woods the retiring member of the board. Mr. Jae. Barbour came home Sat. urday night. from near Stratford where he put. in a faithful nine months and looks none the worse for is and may soon return to the same part again. BAD STOMACH TROUBLE CURED. Having been sick for the past two years with a bad stomach trouble. 9. friend gave me a dose of Chamber- lain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets They did me so much {good man I bough a. bottle of them and have used twelve homes in all. To day I am well of a. bad stomach troubleâ€"MRS JOHN LOWE. CJoper. Maine. These tablets are for sale at Parker’s Drug Store . Corner Concerns. BOVRI L beg to extend to all, my I sincere and Hearty Thanks ~ for your liberal patronage during the year, and hOpe for a continuance during 1908.. VJishing ' you a most Happy and Prosperous New Year. V yflpfl/fsfl'fi Cf/flflga/g’f (ii/7510'”- :5 KING 5? EAST Geo. White 8: Son Thre‘shing Ma- chines. Rudd’s Harness, Spreads and Barnes Repairs. Uil’s and Greases. STOVES FURNACES. Implements. MELOTTE CREAM SEPARATORS. Sherloch Manning Organs. Heintzman Pianos. To THE PUBLIC: Now is your time-to order ‘1 Suit. Overcoat or any garment, you are in need of. \Ve would like to measure you now, far we are convinced we can suit you better than anywhere else. Mr. Glass is attending to the cutting himself, and as to the making we have a first-elm.- man to make the coats. PI‘in away down. music. 1 Songs, waltzcs New music received each week. North American Life Assurance Co. Agent for the Percival Flows. All kinds of repairs kept on hand. ; Percy G. 11. Webster, FARM MACHINERY The Leading School. J. L. Flari‘ty‘ JUHN N. MUBDUEK J. A. Glass, w..â€" Drs. Jamiesan \fiu F": at! 51 LI Ea Singer Sewing Machines. SOLD AT HALF PRICE. l have placed in stock a fine line of late Frost 62’ Wood 25 gems Per aovv Merchant Tailor. Toronto \Vind’mills. AGEN T FOR All Kinds of Manager and Gutter. J an. 2, 1908 Middaugh House Block- and Cwo=Stzps ‘ SPK’I' FFICE A\D RF L51 m; Queen and George Mu Methodist Chuuh ()fiiUJ hm \2-4 p.m., 7-9 p m. Telenhuk IS PUBLISHED / EVERY THURSDAY MORNRN’G} At the Chronicle Printing HousefGarq Street, w“â€" -â€"$l.50 may be gharged if not. so paid. '1 to which every subscrim ion is pmd is do: the number on the address label.. So pa continued to all arrears are paid. exm option of the proprietor. Advertising qfint insertion minion measure. 1 cards. not exceeding one inch $4.00 Advertisements without specific dir be published tin forbid and charged : Transient noticesâ€"“Lost." ‘17:.“de etaâ€"50 cents for first. insertion. 2'?» we: subsequent ins’ertion. All advertisement-s ordered by stm be naid for in advance. Contract rates for yearly advorti.~ nished on_ appficatiun to $119 office. .;‘|_ 1" .. WI“ -v- uâ€" w». Contract rates 'for yearly adv nished on applicat in!) to flw nfiiu All advertisements. in mm nrrent week. should be brought UESDAY morning- The Job . - Department. U_ short distance hours Late Assistant 1 1 333;, and to G01“ DURHAM. ONT EYE, EAR, THROAT . U York 4nd Chicago. Diseases of Eye. Ear Nose and 1 Will be at: Knapp House, Durhai Saturdav In each month. Huurs- l. G. Hutton. OFFICE: u try 6f - Toronto. Gradu: College Dental Surgeons of Ontal Dentistry in all its Brand; Ofiwrâ€"Calder Block, over F ' FFICE A} D propertv. “Hâ€"vâ€" ,_ Uflice over [Gardon’s new Store. Lower Town, Durham. .4 of monev to loan at 5 per :36: l) veyancers. LIC. . Oficeszâ€"In the Mclut)‘ Standard Bank. A. G. MACKAY. K. C. Agent,1\' tinge Lice BOSS traxm d tioneer for the promptly attended at his Implement ‘ old stand. or at the L. B. C. P., LONDON. I RADULATE‘ of Londo 1‘11. tioneer f)!“ the Cour Sales promptly attended dm-i Winter months. Terms~ rear particulars apply to M. Ken or John Murdock. )1 iddaugh Durham. . Sept.27.3m- . .2,1908 All persons are warned 1 pas on the following lots guns or otherwise, for the hunting, or prosecutions x Abraham Crutchlev, No. EG. R. â€"-No. 3, 4th Con. S.‘ LJ r. F. GRANT, D. D. s.. L 'ONOR GRADUArEyUx John Bell, N0. 67, 31d --No. 3 and 4, lst Com, 3 Chris Firth, N0. 5, lst Wm. Young, No. 3, O No. 6; Con. l, N.D.R. Nov. 9. ’03- ARRISTERS‘ OBN CLARK Oflioe: l OTARY PUBLIC, 0,0354 Arthur Gun, Thos. McGirr. No. 61 hailâ€"sided. DURHAM. ONT 61'. Dr. W. C. Pickeri Dentist. NOTICE TO TBESP .ed 170a! 'U l, { Dental Diractorv DR. BROWN For transignt. adver cents per lane for the tion; 3 cents per line Tun Canoxxcm will be any address. free of poem $1 (Duper yea-r, payable in a barzed if not. no paid.‘ '1‘ q AND RESI DEB MacKay DU is completol NEW TYPE ilit-ies for tur work. kENNYâ€"mchs Conveya Money t! 7. IRWIN SPECIALJS A. H. Jackson DR. BURT. Over ; owe! .ondon Ox RESIDEN Telford. SOLICITOI llmwous at an Knapp Town. 'OI'L’ Mone' we 1 oms icle wet S?!“ new Wm