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dredge. Bill Fleming noticed. prowl- ing through the grass on the opposite side, what he thought, as also did our young townsboys and Pete Gil- birts. to be a large black bear. Not to be outdone, Big Bill secured apiece of 12 ft. 4 in. gaspipe, enough to knock an elephant over with, while Jimmie procured an oar from the hoat. Nat an axe and Pete bring- ing up the rear with a pick. After all hati heen armed as mentioned Bill stationed himself to the fore, and giving four or five whirls in the air with his gaspipe gave the command to row across the lake. The excite- ment on the way over is almost inde- scribable, Big Bill claiming even at that (ilSt'th’e it was the largest hear he had ever seen, and in the same breath °° in fact the first I have ever seen, hut we must land him. boys, at any cost. If this gaspipe don’t bring him down I’ll give him an uppercut with my right in the jaw.” On arriving at the opposite side the march started. Every eye was on the alert. every nerve working. In fact Nat said his were working so hard that he felt like laying down beside a log and there awaiting their return. But not so with Jimmie armed with the oar; he kept pace with Bill and his gaSpipe weapon. After trudging in search for the bear for several hours, it was given up in de- spair, and they all decided, to go back to the dredge where Bill was going to telephone to the works to send out While sitting on the side ofthe he, I Lulaâ€"Com. an armed posse. when close beside them lay their prey. All stood stark still. not one smoke for several min- utes. not knowing what to do as be- fore them stood the object of their sealch. a big black collie. Bill says Frank Stoddard must have turned him loose in the wilds of Wilder’s Thirty hands at least will be given steady employment the year round, and the chances are that fifty Will be nearer the number required at the outset. Not only will the town he benefited, but the surrounding coun- try also, and the sooner town and country cease to antagonize one an- other and instead, to realize that they have a community of interest. the better it will be for all parties. The vote war as follows:â€"-- North Ward. -â€"For 78: against, 0. East \Vard. “ 96; °‘ 2. West Ward. ” 173; “ 3. Total "° 347; “ 5. Majority for By-law, 342. Work on the Factory will begin shortly. Until the building is ready work of manufacturing will go on in Smith’s Foundry. - 4'0..- ‘ An Excitng Bear Hunt Minus Bruin. The prospectus we gave editorially in our last issue. and the Form of Agreement, also published. showing relation of the town to the company and vice versa, need not be again re- peated. All the town gives is a free site, tax exemption for ten years and a. loan of $7000 without interest for the same period. the loan being rec payable in annual instalments of a thousand dollars each alter the ex- piration of three years. This is se- cured by a first mortgage, and at no time must the insurane payable to the town in case of loss by fire be less than the amount for which the Com- pany is indebted to the town on said loan. Considerable commotion was caused a: Wilder’s Lake on Sunday afternoon while Jimmie Lavelle, Jr.. the hust- ling baggageman at the G. '1‘. R. de- po:, and Nat Swallow. one of our rustling tonsorial artists. were pay- ing a visit to the lake. taking in the scenery in and around that. beautiful spot. AS SOOTHING AS A MOTHER’S TOUCH Isthe efl'ect 0! our Imperial Cough Syrup upon the tired lungs and ach- ing beastâ€"it stops the tickling in the throat, the congh that racks the chest. brings grateful sleep, side up- petite. renews health and vigor. What e benefit for so emull a price! Large size for 25¢. llarling’s . . JNO. A. DARLING The Pooplo’n Draggiu. That the By law would pass was conceded by nearly every one, but that the result would be so nearly unanimous no one hardly dared to dream. Perhaps The Chronicle was the most optimistic when. a few weeks ago, we eXpressed the hope of By-law going through without a sin- gle vote in opposition. Those who claim to know best how the town will go on almost every vote put opposi- tion at 10 or 15 Five is the number. however, and it seems regrettable that even five should be so slow to learn the needs of an inland town‘ dependent, wholly apart from its in- dustries, on the farming population within a few miles radius. The most sanguine supporter of the new industry never expected such an overwhelming vote as that given on Monday last in fsvor of grsnting a loan of $7000 to the Durham Manu- facturing Company. THE BY-LAW CARRIED. DRUG STORE Many here were shocked with the sad news this Monday morning that Mr. \Vm. Smith, of the Meaford Road, had on Sunday evening in the prime of life been cut down with a brief but violent attack of La-Grippe. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon to the cemetery close by the home of the deceased and will he attended by the A. O U. W. lodge here of which he was a member. The deceased was the younger son of Mr. Richard Smith, formerly of this place. He was 40 years of age and leaves a young widow, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Price Teeter, and two littie children ty mourn his early demise. 'l‘he heart-broken widow, father and other members of his family have many friends to sincere- ly sympathize with them in their sudden and deep sorrow. The Flesherton hotel has been for three weeks in the hands of the. painter and paper-hanger, Mr. Tryon recently from Detroit, and the reno vation done along with new furnish- ings added have made a marked change in the interior of this already neat and well-equipped and hostelry so worthy its good name for order and cleanliness. The entire upper flat has been very neatly re-painted and reopapered, the parlors carpeted anew and in ten of the bedrooms new iron bedsteads. supplied with superi- or mattresses have replaced the wooden ones formerly used. A system of electric bells has also been installed, by which nearly all rooms are connected lwith the attendant’s desk. Mr. Mnnebaw has also the plans on hand for handsome new porch verandahs on the front and north end of the hotel in place of the one which has been long in use. was. His memory had failed him, but in body he was well preserved. He was confined to bed only about a week before “ the silver cord loosed.” Mr. Bentham, who was a man of strict integrity was for over forty yearsahighly respected member of this community. in consequence of which there wasa very large turn- out at his funeral which took place on Saturday to the public cemetery ,here. Three grandsons and three Lnephews of the deceased acted as pail-bearers. Owing to the deceased’s widow and son-in-law, Mr. Wilcox. being unable to attend at the church the funeral service was held at the house when the favorite hymns of the deceased were sung and Rev. Mr. Wilson paid a fitting tribute to the memory of him who had been about fifty years a faithful member of the Methodist church; always, while able. regular in his attendance at the public services and specially devoted to the class-meeting services of the church. Deceased was born in York- shire, Eng., on Dec. 26; 1810. In 1847 he came to Canada and settled near Bowmanville. County of Dar- ham. where he resided till January, 1862. when he came to Artemesia township and settled on the farm near to this village where he has constantly lived till a few months ago when he and Mrs. Bentham went to the back line for the care and companionship of their only daugh. ter, which was lovingly bestowed. Mr. Bentham was twice married: first, in England, where his wife died leaving one son. who still lives in the Old Land. His second mar- riage took place in Darlington town- ship. County of Durham, in 1851 when he was wedded to Mrs. Magda- lene Sharp, nee Gilchrist, who sur- vives him. To them were born five sons and two daughters. three of whom,John, David and Mrs. John Buskin preceded their father to the better land. The surviving members are: Andrew, this village; Mrs. Wilcox, back line; Thomas, of Williamsford, and Richard, on the homestead, all of whom will be the comfort of theirlonely mother. In politics Mr. Bentham was a Reformer but at the last Dominion elections his admiration for his old friend, Mr. M. K. Richardson. led him to give Mr. Richardson, who was elecred, his hearty support. In municipal matters he was also always interest- ed and seldom, if ever, failed to vote for the candidates of'his choice. On the temperance question his vote was always in favor of prohibition. l 1 4 A patient in Dr. Murray’s office a few days ago after having a tooth extracted modestly declined to ex- pectorate into the very nice looking receptacle at his side because of soil- ing it. Upon a little persuasion tilâ€"3 gentleman yielded but to sit in astonishment gazing at the unsullied condition of the crystal bowl he so much feared to stain. It was the Doctor’s new fountain cuspidor and his thumb was on the tap. Patients generally will appreciate this nice bit of sanitation. The Junior League organized abouta year ago in the Methodist held their first social evening at an At Home in the basement of the church on Monday evening. A pleas- ing programme was rendered by the Juniors, refreshments and ice cream were served and eltogether e pleu- ent evening epent. age. like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.” and so ended the earthly life of Richard Bentham, who at the ripe age of 92 years and 4 months peacefully fell asleep in death on Thursday evening last at the home of his son-in-law. Mr. Wm. Wilcox, west back line. But few there are who are blessed with such length of days and general good health as that enjoyed by the de- ceased gentleman. who, but for the stifiening effect of rheumatism in his limbs, scarcely knew what sickness " Thou shalt come.” says the in- spired writer, ‘_‘ tq thy grave in 3-!qu Flesherton. Don’t ask us to name the baby. please. We never did it in our own case when we were in the business. FARRâ€"In Durham, on Easter Sun- day morning, April 12th, the wife of the Rev. 'l‘hos. Farr of a daughter. Uongratulationsflall her Lily. Ed. Review. Call her Esther Lily. Ed. Uonfed.â€"The child was born Satur- day, April 11th, so both papers Li-ly. Our cotem will have his hands full new since he started to name the babies. A certain woman assured her hus- band that she never told a lie and never would. He told her he did not doubt it, but hereafter he would cut When a well fixed reader stops his local paper Without. paying for it, he’s got a great face on him Advertising pays. but the mze of the dividend depends upon the kind. Ayoung chap in town stood in a back window the other day, waved his hand and threw kisses at a window in another yard for an hour and a half before he discovered that the supposed waving handkerchief was a shirt hung on a clothes line in the attic. The man who votes against. the By-law shouldn’t. be amongst the first to run for a job on the construc- tion of the plant. We’ll give fifty cents apiece for the pictures of those who voted against the By-law. They should be framed and put up in a curiosity shop. An editor of a small American pa- per recently stated that he had been kissed by one of the most beautiful married women in the town. He pro- mised to tell her name in the first issue of his paper next month. In two weeks the circulation of his news- paper doubled. But when he gave the name of his wife he had to leave Jake Kress gave a. sigh of relief when he heard that Gamay returned to Toronto. Wonder if Stratton could share the pleasure with him. a notch in the piano every time he knew she deceived him. “No you won’t!” she cried, “I’m not going to have my piano all ruined. A scientist claims that the older 9. man grows the smaller his brain be- comes. This may explain Why an 18-year-old boy knows more than his father. The Opera House is painted and papered inside and presents quite an anti-se'pulchral appearance Men and women differ as to shop- ping propensities. The women pre- fer dry goods, while the taste of the men seems to incline to the wet. var- iety. Mrs. J. Ruustadler leaves to-mor- row,Tuesday, for Hamilton to see her sister, Miss Egan who is very ill. Rev. J. and Mrs. Hunter, of Mark- dale. were visitors with Rev. L. W. and Mrs. Thom at the Manse on Monday. Mrs. Geo. Stewart is visiting friends at Dundalk this week. town. Mr. and Mrs. D. McTavish are im- proving their comfortable residence by some interior changes. Mr. Granby, of Aurora, is now bookkeeper in Mr. R. J. Sproule’s oflice. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hickling are moving from Hill Street to the lat ter’s old home, Mrs. Armstrong’s fine residence. Electric lights are being: installed and other improve- ments made. Mr. A. S. Van Dusen was in Collin 2- wood on Monday and Tueseay. Any man can kill his business by using too much whiskey or too little printers’ ink. Lost. Stroyed or Stolenâ€"A blue bob-tailed more, about the color of a quart of water in a Spoonful of milk. marked 0. G. on her ofi-hind leg, tail out. 03 short 05. Any man that will remove said property to the top of Ries’ barn shall receive twenty-five dollars out. of his own pecket.â€"S. P. Cole, Stage Driver. ' Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pye, of Clarke- burg. visited from Saturday till Monday with the farmer’s sister, Mrs (Dr.) Carter, and mother who is at present with her. Mrs. J. W. Armstrong has return- ed from an extended visit with her daughters at Toronto and Thornbury. Mr. John Whitten was in the city from Friday till Monday visiting his son Wilfrid, in the Hospital whom he expects will be able to return home in a couple of weeks. Miss Annie Joy, Mrs. Sheppard’s assistant has been 03 duty for a week with a very painful affection of the face and head. Drs. Carter and Mur- ray diagnosed the case and by the removal of a molar have succeeded in quieting the afiected nerve. Mrs. W Barnhouse has, we are pleased to report, had a. turn for the better and is improving nicely as is also Mrs. ‘Vesley Buskin. both under Dr. Carter’s care. At the morning service in the Methodist church on Sabbath last there was a reception of new members three by certificate and five on pro- fession of faith. The regular Quar- terly service will be held on Sabbath morning next. Hits and Misses. Spray Pumps. We Have ’Em. Fishing Tackle. Our Paints. Syray your fruit trees at once, and you will be repaid ten fold. We have numerous kinds and sizes of Spray Pumps. We have a full supply of House- cleaning articles. See our stock uf Gillet’s Lye, Household Am- monia, Whiting, Alabastine, Asbestine, Water Paint, Furni- ture Varnish, Hard Oil Finish and Furniture Polish. There is no paint to equal the Sherwin-\Villiams. If you want to paint your house use the Sherwin-Williams and get satis- fied. If you want to paint your buggy use the Sherwin-\Vil- liams and every person will ask who was your painter. Every person their own painter by using Sherwin-Williams paint. Now is the time to buy Fishing Tackle. and we have the variety to pick from. W. Black Hardware JQMJQ