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ire Cases, from it0 $20.00 IODY. mg an article, Q1135 thing to be considered been the keynote of o and we have n re Requisites 'ushes AIN. LL N O LIES or outside use: in an ersev Liningâ€"«has no ‘“i‘.‘f”.‘.“.’1 29 .TH ER Iand Saws on ER FU M I H 0 rse NY GOODS edo ases 00k! S are Bells PICE COTT Jan. 2, 196 Hair Brush tl't' 1t ~\hm'p clear HWY E A Music Rolls GOODS ill guar '1 rses, etc. iWS 26in l I] UM EN TS showing the f berfumes in ONTARIO ggists \V‘ ..‘hl'13tluas )5. 0f the verv day 8 . under- Flannels :eries of 1E me 101' mse m an get rv low Quality 18 am- t and \V but of the vae mJos. large 'igh t. hand we OI' THE annual meeting of the. Durham District L. O. L. will be held in Calder’s Hall on Tuesday, 14th January, 1908, at 2 o’clock p. in. Also on the same date and in the same place, at the hour of 8 o’clock p. u)., the Royal Scarlet Chapter will he opened. A large attendance is requested at both of the above mentioned meetings.â€" J as. \V. Blyth, District Master. assure a. full attend; for missions will be evening. CAXVASSING for an election is quite an art. and it’s surprising how some people can go into every back-kitchen in town, hug the ladies, kiss the babies and solicit "your vote and influence.” They seem to make Votes by it, but many a promise will never be fulfilled. Mr. \Vhelan says he never asks for votes, and when the election is over he has no idea of me number of liars in Durham. REV. S. H. RUSSELL, of Dhar, Cen- tral India, will preach in the Presby- terian church, morning and evening. next Sunday, and on Monday evening. the 13th, he will give anaddress on “Life and Customs in India.” illustrated by Lime Light Views. Mr. Russell has been for many years a missionary in connection with the Presbyterian church in Dhar C. India, and the suc- cess of his work in that field and the esteem with which he is regarded throughout the whole church should assure a. full attendance. An oflering £- 0 “'15 had a. call \Vednesday from Mr. J nhn Hewitson of Lumsden Who is visiting his friends in Durham and vicinity. He had a little variety in his trip down this time being on the twin that ran off the track near Chap- lian, He escaped with a few scratches and bruises. but has no inclination to repeat the experiment. He will be here for a. month or so. “I THE second of the series of Public ’Library Concerts will be given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening the 16th inst. An interesting and varied progi-mn of town talent is being pre- pared. The usual low rates of admis- sion Will be charged. The. previous en- I.\' growing children, eye strain is nut long solerated Without some other trouble creeping in because all avail- able nerve force is required to produce development. Do not, live in uncer- CHARLES J. \V’ESTERN, Eyesight Specialist of Toronto, will make his visit to Durham on Thursday J an. 23rd and persons with defective eyesight may consult him in Darling’s Drug Sun-e. Read his nutice on page 5. McKinnun. Sec CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Geo. A. Smith, (nee Jessie Robertson,) of Mason City, on the arrival of a son on New Year’s Day. Miss JEAN M. DIXON, teacher in “'eirton school, near Stratum, New Ontario. is re-engaged for 1908 at an increase of $30 ovéx' her 1907 salary of $400. SHIRLEY MCINTYRE who has been disposing of the Siegner Hardware has some intention of opening out a A SPECIAL meeting of Grey Lodge No. 169 I. O. 0. F. will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9th. All members are requested to be present. business in Priceville. VVAX'rEDâ€"Good genera] servant.â€" Apply to Mr. T. C. McGirr, Lambton St.â€"â€"2 pd. REV. CHAS. 8mm, brother of Rev. VVray R. Smith, died last week at his home in London. THE annual meeting of the Agri- lltxural Society of the Township of rte-mesia. will be held in Priceville on [-idnann. 17th 1908, at one o’clock 111. Donald McMillen, Pres., Neil tatimuent was much enjuved and are on Ilmrsuay l to consult him. nty about this qt as. J, \Vesteru, Ey Daxlings Dlug Stm '1. 351d. ope to see a [E law does not protect from the mpg-Lent Optician but V011 can sue- ull) defend \0111se1f bx patroniz- those skillful in the pi ufeauon. :. J. \Vestern. Eyesight Specialist, wnnfn “vi" hp in Ibarfinrr’s‘ nrnu VOL. 42â€"ND. 2130. N EWS AROU N D TOWN “I stern, Eyesight Specialist, Drug Store on Thm'sduy, stern. Eyesiwm Specialist, rill be in Daxling’s Drug NW] 0' J m.251d.1)o not good attendance. made on Monday stint) consult 01' u g It is no time for boasting. hardly }even for cheering. A trust has been lcommitted to us. a responsibility f thrust upon us. If we are to approve : ourselves there must be more than a mere cold. literal enforcement of the law. Law may be made the means of oppression and strife, as well as the bulwark of liberty and peace. If the new policy is to prove a blessing We ,must realize that we are members one of another and that truth and honor is the sole bond of union. town all that they and we desire that; Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Dunsmoor 129.9!!me 'returned Friday night fram their .honeymoon trip to Port Enron and ANKUAL MEETING gDetroit. While at Port Huron they The annual meeting of Grey Bruce ‘ were guests 0f M!" and MP8- C. MC- Mutual Fire Insurance Co., will beEIJ'Wma'n and the Iatter’s father, Mr- held in Miller’s Hall, Hanover, on Sat« ‘Kevnith McKenzie, who retains his urday the 25th day of January 1908, ‘ vigor marvellously for a man of over commencing at 1 o’clock in the after- four score years. The additional fifty noon. cents for postage doesn’t keep Mr. DUNCAN CAMPBELL, Manager. ' McKenzie from reading the Chronicle. Many things in due course will havel tobeconsidered. In the meantime, however, 'let me thank all who have given a helping hand for their assist-I ance during the campaign. Let me; especially thank the press for their: readiness to open their columns for the discussion of the subject and for the courtesy invariably accorded to! myself as a correspondent in the tem-E perance cause. Let me also, in all sincerity. indulge the hope that the many respected citizens who honestly differ from us on this question will’ co-operate in seeking to make our town all that they and we desire that} s it shou Id be. I A VERY largely attended meeting “'45 held in the Town Hall Sunday night lastwhen Rev. Mr. Little and Mr. James Brown of Holstein were present to deny a report that was cir- culated in regard to the workings of Local Option in the village. Mr. Little is a, most earnest and enthusiastic ad- vocnte of tetnperztnoe advancement, and there is little doubt but his ad dress made votes for the Local Option cause. grown wheat. The last year in the “fest was not an average year, but. peoplenut there have not lost confi- dent-e in the possibilities of our great western heritage. WE are somewhat later than we might to be for the past two or three weeks. but we hope to catch up for the next issue. Holidays in the middle of the week are not good for country publishers. \VE tux-got to mention Mr. Craw- fm-d’s return from the \\'est in our last issue even if he did give us a. call and lezwe a sample of his own western THE annual meeting of the Public Library will be held on Monday ever.- ing next at. 8 'o’clock. All members and others invited to be present. THE marriage of Miss Margaret Hutton to Mr. Henry VVemp in Sask., has been crowded out, but will appear next week. IF you want the \Veekly Mail and Empire for 25c renew for the Chronicle tn the end of the year and send us an extra. quarter and get both papers. WE are awam that a 10 per cent. January Sale is not a Bean Contest.â€" R. B. Keeler 8: Sons. M R L. C. KARSTEDT of Walkerton is opening up a. plumbing and tinsmith- ing business 1n Siegner’ 3 old stand. THIS is the week of prayer, and well attended meetings are being held each evening in the different churches in town. NEW subscriptions to the end of 1908 only one dollar for Chronicle and Mail and Empire. or ,“Quality First” Christmas Gifts, Come to Darling’s AFTER THE BATTLE I Mrs. Livingston did not go to Guelph ihospital as reported last week. The operation was performed in her own @home here by Dr. Groves, of Fergus. "assisted by Drs. Jamieson and Mr. M. K. Richardson of Flesherton. spent Wednesday night in town as guest of Ye Editor. This is the first time we met him since he was mixed up in the Caledon wreck from which he has not yet fully recovered, but is improving gradually. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Karstedt and family, of \Valkerton, are moving to town this week. Mr. Karatedt is a. practical tinsmith and plumber, and intends to open his business in the Siegner stand. ' Miss Annie Petty returned on Tues- day morning to the Northern Business College, Owen Sound, after spendmg the holidays with friends in Durham, V arney and D1 omore. Mrs. Stain who has been visiting friends here for the past few weeks, intends to return to her home in the west the first part of the week, Miss McDonald returned to her school duties in Toronto after spend- ing a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. N. \V. Campbell. Mr. Alex. McPhee, of Owen Sound, visited his sister. Mrs. Neil Campbell, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Dunsmoor, Mr. and Mrs. John Newton of‘Strat- fort], and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Newton, of Detroit, are visitmg the former’s sister Mrs. Geo. gparling. Mr. Philip Wade. of British Colum- bia, is visiting his cousin, Mrs. J. C. Dunsmoor. and her mother, Mrs. Neil Campbell, in town. Mrs. Max Kay of Detroit returned last Saturday after spending a. couple of weeks with her mother Mrs, Elijah Armstrong. Miss Della Vollet- returned to Toron- to Thursday after spending a couple of weeks with her parents and other relatives in town. Mrs. Murchey, of Toronto, who has been visiting her brother. Mr. Adam Robertson, lezwes this week for her. home in Toronto. Mr. Rnbert, McFarlzme is ill of typhoid. We regret to report the sad piece uf news, but; hope he may recover speedily. Miss Elsie Petty returned to Owen Sound on Monday to resume her duties at the Collegiate Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nicholls and bahy. of Toronto, spent the holiday week at E. D. McClocklin’s. Miss Vinlet Blackburn of Chicago, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Blackburn. Mr. John \Vhitchurch, of Belleville, spent the Christmas hohdays with his brother. \Vm. “'hitchurch. Mrs. and 31158 ‘Vhelan, of Parry Sound, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. “'helzm. Miss M. Whitmore and sister, of Toronto were home for the holidays. Mrs. J. P. Telford is in Owen Sound attending her mother who is quite ill. Mr. Lauder Bucban, of Hamilton, is visiting his parents, here. Mr. Allan Robertson, leaves toomor- row morning to resume his position in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Boundy. of Hamilton, are guests of Mrs. B’s sister Mrs. Geo. Sparling. Mr. afid Mrs. J. C. Dunsmoor have retired from active life and taken up their resxdence in town. Mrs. Redford spent a few da38 amongst her friends in Bentinck. Mrs. Montgomery, of Sault Ste Marie. is attending her sister. Mrs. T. Livingston. Miss Lottie Harbottle, has accepted a position in Guns’ Drug Store. Miss Allie Blackburn has returned to her school in Hespeler. Mrs. Burns-Lauder has friends visit- ing from Wiartou and Hanover. Mrs. Urquhart and little girl return- ed to.day to their home at Courtright. Mr. Brad Jamieson has returned to the Medical College, Toronto. DURHAM, 0NT., THURSDAY. JANUARY 9, 1908. PERSONAL Wonderful ! Father or mother, sisters and brothers of my deceased Wife, after this date 13th day of December 1907 are strictly forbidden to trespass on my property or interfere with my two children at home or abroad. They are also warned not to interfere with the party I have employed to take care of them, or they will be prosecuted. WILLIAM CARSON, Varney P. O. The deceased gentleman was always a healthy and active man. and up to a few weeks ago he would be one of the last men in town Whose obituary we would expect to chronicle. About the first of November he fell unwell and on the 10th was stricken with par- alysis, which confined him to the house. On Monday he was taken to the p'olling booth where he recorded his votes for the different officers and the different by-laws. Thesanie night he had a second stroke of paralysis from which he never regained con- sciousness. The deceased was a mem- ber of the Knights of the Maccabees and the Independent Order of Foresters. The Whole community is in deep sympathy with the sorrowing widow and bereaved family and relatives, The funeral will leave his late residence Friday, at 3 o’,clock for Durham Cemetery. Three or four years ago he erected for himself here the handsome .resi- deuce in which he lived, and during the past summer he built two comfortable houses, which have just lately been completed. Mr. Sparling was a Conservative in politics and in religion he was a devoted member of the Methodist church, where he took a very active part. In addition tohis own business as purchaser of grain and produce. his keen, careful business instinct led him to be sought for as a member of the Town Council, Where he served some time as Councillor and Reeve, and was desired on one or two occasions to take the field for the Mayoralty, but declined to enter the contest. Of late years he had done considerable in~the lumber business, having purchased large tracts of timber in different parts of the township of Bentinck and Glen- elg, converting the timber into lum- ber, ties and wood. He owned a saw mill near Dornoch, which was destroy- ed by fire a year or so ago, causing not only a loss to himself but a loss to many in the vicinity. He had also a portable saw mill, which he used extensively in lumber cutting. He was also one of a sy ndicate who pur- chased‘ a1 ore tin1be1 limits in Halibu1- ton, xx heie lumber 111aki11gr is carried 011 extensively. In addition to these enterprises he 11ad considerable inter- est in lands in the North-west. ‘ The death of Mr. George Spat-ling on Wednesday morning removes from Durham one of our best citizens. For twenty years or more Mr. Sparling has been one of our best known and most active business men in the pur- chase uf grain and all kinds of farm and dairy products. Born at. Woodham on the 11th of August, 1858, he was in. his fiftieth year. He remained at the home till Sarah Newton, who survives him to- gether with two daughters, Bertha and Myrtle. This week we have our large winâ€" dow full of Beautiful Goods which we are going to sell at 15 cts. each. They will go fast. Get your share ot them. In this window there will be 100 Boxes of Choice Linen Stationery, which are good value at‘) .5 cts. a Box, but they go in the window with a host of other Goods at 15 cts. each. Also J ardi- ners. China. Purses, Fancy Bas- kets, and a lot of other Goods. You take your choice for 15 cts. Come with the crowd and pick up the snaps. Dec. 13th 1907â€"3t. pd. . B. Keeler Sons Durham and Welland. Window full of Bargains AT KEELERS’ GEORGE SPARLING DEAD. NOTICE. lar $3.50 to $ v 0.00 to clear at $2.50. " plain and fancy cloths and latest styles that must be sold. Revu- Clearing Sale Of Ladies’ Skirts Men and Boys’ Jackets Men’s and Boys Clothin The balance of our stock of Stvlish \l inter Millinerv including many fashionable trim- med dhapes we are clearing at less than cost. We are clearing all odd lines of Men’s and Boys’ Suits at verv Big Reductions In this lot is a number of Men’s Double-Breasted suits and Children s two-piece suits that go at cost. Our stock of ready-to-wear clothing is well assorted, includinga very large range of Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats made. frome fine Black and Grey English Beaver and Milton Cloths. Fine Imported Tweeds in a great variety of patterns, Grey F reize Ulsters and Reefers. Men’s Boys’ Suits of Worsted and Tweed. Bargains in Suits . F. MORLOCK Bargains in Millinery Ladies’ Fine Furs THE 8087 8708? ON THE 8087 CORNER. Sole Agent for Progress Brand Clothing. FOR BUYING HERE. Grcfieries $1.00 PER Yi