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L Ebb color- “'0. ALUE R YEAR 2 for 250. hing ++++++++++ AAAAAAAAAA »++++++++-Ie 8D( DPD Four candidates were nominated on Monday for the Southwest Toronto Provincial bye-election. Hartley De- Witt» K.C., Liberal, “stands with he ; Norris. Conservative, upholds Government record; Socialist nnor demands nationalization of nickel industry and Waldron. In- .“Dondent Liberal, opposes the pro- FRANCO-BRITISH BUSY PREPARING NEW DRIVE 8 mile northeast of Pozieres. The Anzac: again were the heroes of the advance. The British advance follow- ed a brilliant success by the French on Saturday night, when Gen. Foch’s troops penetrated the German third line of trenches on a front of three and three-quarter miles and to a depth of nearly two-thirds of a mile from Hardecourt to Buscourt. The French forced their way into the village of mander ( reported than 8.00 retreating troops Ins the Turks in Military writers 8 the reason why [you their attack mans New Gains Consolidate German Second Llneâ€"Haig’s Men Win Around Pozieres The British Saturday night gained 800 cr 400 yards on a front of nearly za The British torpedo-boat destroy :- Lassoo sank Sunday off the Du oust, having struck a mine or been torpedoed, according to an omen! statement issued Manda. 811 of tho crew of the destroyer are missing. ‘13 omcial report issued in Patto- on Sunday shows that the mom Operations the R _ V0 an over 83,000 prisoners, 0 guns and 335 machine guns. flicted The advance of a wide em movement by the British and ton“ in German East Africa is 1'0- ad in an official statement tuned the We: Otfloe on Sunday. inue t zalnst. bot} .e newly-v aurepas x Heavy '1 TPT PAGE SIX. er' 11‘ Ontario Bye-election law. 1E German counter-mm L French an One terrific les hatches on Saturday French and British (.011- ateady work of extending “lating their positions in second line and preparing ul thrust at the third. As 8T .s repulsed W r a bitter stru were no In arias Fall Short- Nomen Workers French In 1U. nd capture en. von Einem, to-da: arate assaults agains 01' Pozieres. Four at lched, a total of nim- The Germans finall: 1d of only fifty yards 1 for scores of time: ad wounded. The at ie those of yesterday .umani, his forces in- avy losses on them ted the pursuit of the s for 18 miles, clear- from the Katie. basin. are unable to fathom ' the Turks ventured s of munitions from ning far behind the ised, and we are ‘iisive, if existing con- :~ bettered.” Such is nmnication from the 113 Board to Ontario’s :ization of Resources ,- shortage in produc- the statement is- gely due to a very of labor sufficient- dellveries effective. d factories turning nd component parts where Victori a flaming curta poison gas. SHORTAGE DOW additi positions on t terrific Ge dB it OH 19 two Picard)’ UN ue )siti( ‘vaâ€"u w.- itish (on; extending sitions in _ preparing third. AS :10 British' hemselves . :‘O 219' Tue Lâ€"Need troo suay )1‘ refreshing breezes. Mrs. Walker and family are spendi ‘ days Damping on . The *ome every summer during the hot spell. A “ouple of autos took a Camp Borden last Sunday With human ear their boys Who are there '5 taking his holi: days at Muskoka lakes. We had a r. Matheson lately. He and family are enjoying the refreshmg breezes of the lakes. Mr. Matheson is quite an angler and was Wishing We had a feed of the fine fish “aught by him every day. Bambiâ€"To Mr. andâ€"Mrs. Neil Mc- P} ail, Durham Road, on the 6th in§t.. a daughter. .ww w iuuauuuLs are going these times. A berson Without an auto nowadays is considered be- hind the times. Just the same as 50 years agoâ€"the family that hadn’t a span of horses and an old lum- ber Wagon, Wasn’t up-to-date. Edy Sullivan and sister, Cassie of Toronto, visited their friends. the Sullivans and Blacks, in Glen- .1.. " ~____. --_-... “u“ “saunD, 1U untu- 712'. and gave us a friendl'v call. too. Both were born at Top Cliff. Our mill is at a standstill the most of the summer on account of low water. It is quite a loss to Mr. W’atson. 1'ne Sunday school picnic at Colin McLean’s bush on the 11th inst, was an enjoyable affair.. Having is just about done. and harvest is coming in fast. There was a fine shower on Friday fore- Angus Kennedy completed reno- vating the old house, which his a fine appearance now. Mr. and M113. Thos. Nichol’s two daughters are away in Colling- Wood visiting their grandparents. â€"vv-u-“ “-\A¢IDU. Mr. Watson of McWilliams col- lects the cream up the south line and down the gravel road, twice a Week for the Walkerton. creamerv -_" v-'“m\r‘ Miss McDonald is engaged t’~e remainder of the year at Top Cliff school. Dr. and Mrs. Lane and family are on their holidays to their differ- ent homes in the county of Bruce. Some doctor, Whose name We do not know, is to take charge of the practice till his return. Quite an improvement is made in Priceville school by a new roof. a furnace and other repairs. The total cost will come to some $1,500. The Ladies’ Aid meetings are al- ways well attended, showing that they are not slothful in business. Mrs. Flora McPherson of Tornâ€"n- to is visiting friends at Durham and Priceville. A telegram to Mrs. McDougall, south line, Glenelg, announced the death of her nephew, Arch. McGill, of Hamilton, on Friday. Mrs. Mcâ€" Gill was Mary McPhail, who taught three years at Top Cliff school when a young girl. Archie was her eldest son, being 15 years of age. He was ailing for some months We noticed a lot of hay stacks on the different farms, sho’wing that there is an abundance of hav in the country. Clark Russell, ‘late barber at Priceville, paid us a short Visit. He has enlisted, and will be one of the number going t_q Camp Borden. Angus McK-echnie, Durham road. gave his house a fine appear- ance by haviLg a new verandah put all around it. ots of runabouts are And you will feel good, because among the islands of Georgian Bay, the green banks of the St. Mary's River and the expanse of Lake SUpericr. fresh, cool breezes 'will blow new life into you. The Clyde-built Greyhounds: with their Verandah Cafe. perfect appointments and cuisine, are as good as Atlantic Liners. Express Steamships “Assiniboia” and “Kecwatin" leave Port McNicoll every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday A ‘- A for Port Arthur and Fort William. Round trip A FiVE BAY HOLEUHB PRICEVILLE CANADIAN PACfiFIC 5 days. EREAT LAKE$ Tickets, information and tau-various frqm Local Agent. or W. B. Howard, D Passmgcr Agent. Toronto. Ont. a and are- on the of Mr. and Mrs. MacFarlane anal ,two daughters, of Hamilton, are visiting at Mr. Thos. Greenwood’s_ Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Firth and family of London are visiting his mother, Mrs. D. Firth. Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Drayton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Edge on Wednesday. Miss Cassie Ritchie en] oyed a visit with the Mortley] family. near Dornoch. Mrs. McClocklin, son Alfred and Miss Woodrow, of Toronto are guests of Miss Kate McFayden Mr. and Mrs. Thos Firth and children of Lindsay are spending: part of the summer vacation in this neighborhood. The ladies had a very pleasant afternoon on Thursday sewing for the Red Cross at the home of Mrs. W. J. Ritchie. Over a score were present. They sewed two dozen pillow cases and made seven shirts, and the cash collection for Red Cross funds was $4.40. O‘OOMOO‘QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO §§§§§§§§+§§+¢¢§+§¢§§§§§§¢§ the selection is will surprise ' you. Abraham good. [The values first Choice while Qlearance Wash Come NOW for VVe announce a in all kinds of Goods islands of Georgian Company The J. D. EDGE HILL. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Many of our town readers W111 remember Hugh Gatiield. The family left here 18 or 20 years ago and one sister, Maude, now Mrs. J. W. Potter, is a resident of Niag- ara Falls, N .Y., and Hugh has been fighting in the trenches aiding the Allies,_ but Was recen-tlv Wnnn ind them, While a veritable hell shell were flying and bursting about them on every .side. When the Allied artillery opened up. the Burns were mowed down like Wheat, and the sight of human make one sick. “When they open up the artillery and start What they call curtain fire, they sweep everything before them, even th grass. It covers every inch, so you see What it is for an army to advance. The Canadians lost heav- ily, but the enemy lost easily two to one. The Canadians fought like HE’ GOT A GERMAN SCALP fidevils and [‘8 every inch, so you: “Is this a 10-cent store?” 3 for an army to: “It is, madam.” Canadians lost heav-9 “I hear you have wonderful bar- nemy lost easily two gains. Where is your automoblle anadians fought like departmenflâ€"Washington Star. I. devils and made the Huns pav dearly for what they, did.” This extract from Pte. Gatfield’s letter shows the dangers of modern warfare. He wishes to tell his brother he has a German scalp but was unable to get a helmet. When he wrote he was in an En- glish hospital recovering from his iniuries. DELIGHTFULLY COOL ON THE GREAT LAKES. Port McNicoll, a few houls’ pleas int journey via Canadian Pa- cific Railway, is the gateway to the Great Lakes. Steamship Ex- press leaves Toronto 2.30 pm. each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdav making direct connection at Port McNicoll with either Steamsnip Keewatin or Assiniboia for Sault Ste. Marie, Port Arthur and Fort William. Particulars from any Ca- nadian Pacific Ticket Agent or W. B. Howard, District Passenger Agent, Toronto. LOOKING FOR A FORD? Aunt Dinah Baking Molasses, per tin - The very best Prunes 2 lbs. for - - Extra fine Seeded Rais- ins, per packet - 10c Dromedary Dates, two packets for - ‘ - 250 Buy your Pickling Vinegal now at the Old price. . o.s oesooeeeoofmm .w- --â€"-...â€"..___. _. These prices are guaran- teed against reduction be- fore August 1. 1917, but not against advance. Effective August last. 1916 the prices of Ford Cars will be as fellows: C. Smith 8: Sons Ford Car Prices New Scribblers New supplies for schogl openings. Tuuring Car $495 00 Roadster - - 475.00 * Chassis - - 450. 00 Couplet - - 095.00 Town - - - 780.00 Sedan - - - 890.00 These prices are all F.O.B. Ford, Ontario. New Note Books We aim to please. See our neu covers: they’ re beauties. New Exercise Often the Cheapest Always the Best Dealers, Durham Books August 17, 1916. 25c 12c 3-,