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All 1023 (with the exception of the Hemleck) not to be cut over 14 it. (12 ft. long preferred.) Elm. Ash and Basswood, $10.00 to $15 00. Maple, Beech and Birch. $8 to $14. Spruce and Balsam, $12 00. Hemlock, $10.00. An extra high price will be paid for first. class Rock Elm. For which we will pay the follow- ing prices :â€" DRILLING. Rn-Cunnme AND Mamie done with Cement concrete. 9' ALL ORDERS taker} et the old “And near MoGowan’e Mill ml] be promptly at mnded to. ALL Won: Gummnn at “Live and let live” Pawns. GEORGE WHITE ORB. 10000 Ft. Logs Wanted Pumps. DURHAM. ‘é‘wy cur Groceries â€"â€"()‘.«ps for Ladies and Gentlemen. â€"â€"Si3k Handkerchiefs 22 to 50 cents. (.aisins and Currants, Candies, “9e15,. Spices, Oranges, Lemons, Nuts, Candies: Figs and Dates. XMAS . . SPECIALS Tea-‘ Go for? SC. Come With The Crowds -â€"â€"Heuv_\ ' Tweed. “ ”"-‘u""““ ‘“ “Sheeting :md Flanneletté. â€"--L;u1ies and Men’s Underwear -â€"Re:u1ymade '1 rousers .- (izugeatock) v .,.‘ “ IMO.” .a. F1an..9mttesâ€"-(.ul :ma1'fee:"mlu;;1'8 3_ flannelmte 1m Ric. » 4L '1.‘ L'sâ€",u “’oollen‘BIankets‘afrou'iffi GreceriesTofiXmas: I BEG LEAVE T0 [Mom MY GIF- ‘IOMERS and the public in general that I m prepared to furnish Clipping Prices All Through January From now until January lst the following lines will be run otffit right prices :â€"â€" S. SCOTT V ' W Ckwear; 15'Mufilers L Gloves .33“... My ». R0 ERT BURNETT ONTARIO. The People’s Store 250 for 200. 2.25 to $5. my 180. Come early and often as fresh bargains are put on the counters gat all times. The holiday season is over and now we are busy tak- ing stock, and as eve1 ybody knows, that in stock-taking you come across odd lines, remnants and many- season‘ able goods you wish to clear out, so to do this we intend to sacrifice these goods at ridiculous low prices, so to receive these bargains in store for you make this store your down town house. .Dfi‘ :IrL .O“ .9; ’11? ~- 5V4 _ “.315 > _ THE BIG STORE fipecial gale of d2. «7n Nana???” HoHoHrHr ”chub”1H9H14644HH3H9H1H9H0H9HQ 04:: v (I ’4.“ mm US. «.7 ¢ 4 $4 Stock Always Fresh C _ Bar-gains For Everybody Here THE DURHAM CHRONICLE u: The terrific wind and rain storm of Saturday night last did considerable damage in this vicinity, that which we have learned of being the south side of the roof of Wm. and Robert .Richerdeon’s barn, west of the village. lblown ofi ; the roof of ham and on- !other out building belonging to Mr. W. '1‘. Pedlar. Collingwood road. were also taken 0E and part of the gable of Mr. VanDneen’e barn in theâ€" village was blown down. The bliz- l The Methodist Ladies’ (Aid held their monthly meeting at the parson. age on Wednesday evening of last week. and at the conclusion of busi- ness were entertained at tea by Mrs. Caldwell. The husbands having been invited. a few of them joined their wives and an enjoyable social evening was spent. At the regular meeting of the W. M. S. a few days ago the Secretary was instructed to send a letter of condolence to Mrs. Geo Mitchell con- veying the sincere sympathy of the members of the auxiliary here to Mrs. Mitchell in her bereavement by the death of her mother, Mrs. A“ Girr, who was held in very high' esteem by all who knew her here. Messrs. Boyd and Blakely are re- building the dam recently Washed away at their mill. The woollen mill dam. we learn. will also be re- built. These are valuable mills for this and adjoining townships, and much satisfaction is expressed at the prospect of them being Operated in the near future again. The Senior and Junior Hockey Clubs here played a good match on Wednesday eVeuing of lasn Week. in which the former only won by 3 and the young fellows were short two of their best players. The Juniors went to Dundalk on Thursday evening to play the Juniors there, but found themselves up against several Seniors who won the match on the close score of4to3 On Thursday last another old resi- dent of this place in the person of Mrs Jane Thompson, widow of the late Alex. Thompson, passed away, aged 70 years and 10 months. Mrs. 'lhompson had been a great sufferer {or some time. and the call home was a call to rest. Possessing calmness of spirit and a sunny disposition, she bore her affliction with great patience and cheerfulness. While in health Mrs. Thompson was an active, indus- trious woman, conducting the bakery business hereâ€"for many years alone. She had a big motherly heart, ready to make any sacrifice for her child- ren. and outside her home she was kind to all and generous to a fault. l l She will be much missed by her {am-i ily and in this community. where she has spent the past fifty four years In religion she was a Methodist. and lher pastor, Rev. Dr. Caldwell. assist- ,ed by Rev. L. W. Thom. conducted the funeral services at the house on Thursday afternoon when the re- mains were interred in Fleshertcn cemetery beside those of her husband who died December 7, 1879. Six of her nephews viz.. Noble Lawrence, Powassan; Robert Lawrence, Kim berly; Clarence Thompson, Leslie, Fred and Charley Rutledge, Flesher- ton, were the pail-bearers. The de- ceased was born in Mulmur township on March 7, 1736, and in 1852 came to Artemesia with her parents. the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rutledge. who settled near this village. On Good Friday, 1870. she was married to the late Alex. Thompson. of Arte , mesia, and to them were born the ‘ following children, who were present at the funeral: Mrs. Malcolm McDon- ald, Edward and Mary. of Flesherton, , William, of Stoufiville, and Robert, OI Powassan The following interesting item was received too late for our laSt budget. At 209 State Street. Alpena, Mich., on January 2nd, 1907, Rev. C. M. Thompson joined in marriage Mr. James Brodie. second son of Mr. D. Brodie, near Ceylon, and Miss Lizzie Wilson, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilson, of this place. The young couple went to Hillman, Mich., to visit relatives of the groom, after which they will reside at Al- pena. We wish the young couple happiness and prOSperity. ”93., w. a. Meade; Sec.-’1‘reas.. J. Sproule; Directors! Alex. Muir, Hrâ€" -â€"â€"â€" ’ â€"a~. UVVVLD. I‘IUAO “UL A. Boyd. R. J. Sproule. F. W. Nich- olson Jacob Lougheed, W. E. Bunt, .l. A. Kernahan W. W. Trimble, Inmes Stuart. ; Auditors, W. J. Bella- my and J. Blackburn. The annual meeting of Artemesia Agricultural Society was held at Priceville on the 9th inst., when 0- care for the year were elected as fol- lows: Pres., Donald McMillan; 153'~ Vice-Prom, John Nichol. Sr.; 2nd Vice-Pres.. W. J. Meade; Sec -Treas.. Neil McKinnon; Directors. Alex. Muir, James Paton, Thomas Nichol. Geo. Lo hian,’ M. L. McIntyre. John Eckhar t, David Harrow, Herbert Watson. Dougald McCormick. The annual meeting of East Grey Agricultural Society was held in the town hall here on the 16m inst” when officers for 1907 were elected as fol- lowez. Pres., Daniel McTavieh; lst Vice-Pres , Wesley Buekin ; 2nd Vice- Pres., W. J. Meade; Sec-Trans” R. The Royal Scarlet Chapger of Arts- mesia District L‘ F. L. men in this place on Monday evening of last. Week and elected oflicers for the current year ”follows: W. C. in 0., Como. “7. Sharp; P. W. C. in 0.. Comp. W, 1‘. McKee; Excellent 0., Comp. D. McLeod; Chap., Comp. Rev. J. A Robinson; Rec. Sec., Comp. G. A Cairns; Trees, Comp. Wm. Davis; Eat A., Comp. John Hales; lsancr ‘ Comp. F. Matchewson; 2nd Lash, Comp. W. Swanston; lst. Con . Gun: '1‘. Elliot; 2nd Com, Comp. R. Law- rence ; I. 3., Comp. '1‘. Davis; 0. H J Comp. J. A. Kennedy. Flesherton. Baa, which had probably overcoine the rest of the family while sleeping. and they froze before aid could reach them. Mrs. Ferdinand had partly robed herself and evidently attempted to light the kitchen fire when the fumes from the 6031 fire overcame her. When the search party broke into the house there was still at smell of coal The whole tragedy is Still shrouded in mystery. but it appears to be first a case of partial asphyxiation by 838. followod by death due to the intense cold experienced in thlB section dur- ing the past fortnight. Further search revealed Ferdinand also dead in bed with his two-year-old son alive, but unconscious. his arm around his dead parent’s neck. The boy was barely alive, but 1118 legs were frozen to the waist. A new- born baby. also dead, was lying on the bed. while in a nearby cot the four-year-old son was almost dead. his feet, legs and hands being horrib- l'y frozen. No hopes are entertained for the recovery of the two children. s None of the family had been seen for the past week. and neighbors en- quiring into the circumstances, find- ing the house suspiciously silent, notified the police, who broke into the premises and were confronted with the sight of Mrs. 'Ferdinund’s body, partly dressed, lying dead on the kitchen floor. Calgary, Alta.. Jan. 20.â€"Their frozen bodies lying in their house within a stone’s throw of the fashion- able residental quarter of this city was the gruesome discovery made by the police Saturday. John Ferdin- and, preprietor. his wife. and a new born child are dead. and the Other children. aged two and four years. are in the hospital here So severely frozen that they cannot recover. WholeaFamily Found Frozen; Three Were Dead; Two Dying. Croup cm pouitively be stopped in 20 minutes. No vomitingâ€"nothing to sicken or distress your child. A sweet. plenum, nud safe Syrup called Dr. Shoop’s Croup Care is for Group alone, remember. It. does not claim to cure a dozen ailments. It’s {or Group. that’s all. Sold by Maanr lane Co. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. 'Wright, of this place, quietly celebrated the 20th anniversary of their wedding day on Sunday. Miss Belle Blakely returned to her home at Corbetton on Monday after a Week’ 3 visit with her cousin, Miss Myrtle Blakely. here. Miss Trelford. of Dundalk, has been engaged by F. G. Karstedt for sales lady in his more. Mr. Milt Tipp, of Oak City, Man., is on a short visit. among old friends here and is a guess at the Munshaw House. Mr. and Mrs. John Bellamy enter~ tained a gathering of relatives at their home on Monday evening. The party was given in honor of Mr. Bel- lamy’s 65th birthday, and was a pleasant affair. We wish him many returns of the day. ‘ Miss Jennie Wilson, of this place, has been engaged in Ceylon school for this year, and took charge on Monday. Miss \Vilson has proven herself an eXcellent teacher, and the trustees at Ceylon have been fortun- ate in securing her services. At the meeting of Artemesia Coun- cil last week a donation of ten dollars was made to the Sick Children’s Hos- pital, Toronto. Mr. C. W. Bellamy was appointed assessor for the cur- rent year and J. Blackburn and R. J. Sproule auditors for the accounts of 1906. Reeve Muir and Deputy Reeve Meade are at County Council in Owen Sound this week. ofiice from the town hall to the ofice building owned by Mr. Armstrong adjoining hiS'new block. Mr. Bella- my will feel quite at home in his cosy ofice, formerly owned and occupied by him some years ago. zard raging on Sunday made the at- cendance at the churches small and prevented the ministers reaching their outside appointments. On Monday Mr. Patton had the snow plow out for the first time this win- ter and succeeded in cleaning the sidewalks, (Special to the Mail and Em Dire.) There is one thing that will chre itâ€"Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It ista regular scalp-medicine. It quickly destroys the germs which cause this disease. The unhealthy scalp becomes healthy. The dandrufl disap- pears, had to disappear. A healthy scalp means a great deal to youâ€"healthy hair, no dan- druff,no pimples, no eruptions. F or that Dandrufl The best kind of a. “stimuluâ€" “ Sold for over sixty years.” Barclay 8: Bell Undertaking Special attention to Gaso- line Engine repairs. LN STOCK OR MADE TO ORDER. Engines and Boiler Repairs promptly executed. RIGHT PRICES AND GOOD WORK. MANUFACTURERS OF Cutting Boxes, Horsepowers, Wind Stackers, Stock raisers’ Feed Boilers. Miliwrights, Machinists, Iron and Brass Founders. and Steam Fitters ..... DURHAM FQUNDRY . Day and night calls promptly attended to. 5 Satisfaction guaranted in Embalming. Sash 6’ Doors ‘C. Smith Sons PROPRIETO RS JANUARY 24, 1907 DURHAM, ONT. Make life easy by buying: one of our Lamp Glass Cleaners. Robt. Pieken has pro- fitted by feeding In- ternationalStoek Food to one horse he sold lately. Bob made him weigh over 1600 lbs. Ask Jim Lloyd about our Poultry Food as an egg producer. am determined to pro- tect all my Customers during the year 1907. The Hardware Store to... purchase a Broom Holder at 50 teach. The same :‘kind of Broom Holder ’has been sold at this store for 25 and 350. store toIbuy a London Axe. All hand-made and ' everyone war- ranted. No more to be had at the price. Several if people .had serious falls, but if they wore a pair of our Ice Creepers their life would not be in danger. Another shipment of Pan Cake Floppers has just arrived. N0 kitchen Complete with- out one. '