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DURHAM CHRONICLE TO IMPROVE OUR EARTH ROADS. In order to start a movement to im- prove the condition of earth roads in Ontario. "The Farmer‘s Advocate.” in co-operation with the Public Works Department of the Ontario Govern- ment, is offering $100 in prizes for the best results from a season’s use of the inexpensive implement called the split- log drag. There are two sets of prizes one for the Eastern and one for the “’estern part of the Province. The first prize in each case is $25, second‘ prize $15, and third prize $10. There is no fee to enter, and the conditions are very simple. The judging will be done by Mr. A. W. Campbell, Good Roads Commissioner. Fuller partic- ulars may be obtained by dropping a. and to “ The Farmer’s Advocate,” London, Ont. \Ve might add that the entries f or this exceedingly interesting and practical competition will close on March 27th. Geo. and Robt. Petty Went down to Guelph last week to visit their brother Sam. He is one of our old Varney boys and we are glad to hear that he and hiS‘family are well. To make room for our new stock of American: 8’ [Canadian Wall Papers we must sacrifice our present stock. Our racks Will only hold so much and we must have the space. MaoFarlane 61 00. ' taxes upon railways and ask that theybe taxed equal to that of our :fatms, which we think is no more “than justice. ‘ Little Luella. Clark has been very sick but we are glad to hear she is getting some better. Mr. John Kerr has been getting out timber and making preparations for putting an addition to his barn next summer. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to our brother correSpondent. James Mack, in his sad bereavement. I see by the Weekly Sun 'that 60 petitions with an average of 50 sig- natures have been presented to par- liament protesting against extending the time for giving bonnties to iron and steel manufacturies. and Varney‘ Farmers’ Association gets the credit of starting the ball arolling. The above association met in the Orange Hall on Friday night last and passed another resolution confirming their first to show that they were still of Opinion that the bonnties shouldn’t be extended. Also another resolu. tion that this Farmers’ Association disapprove of the small -amount of Maudie Bnrnet spent a few days visiting her cousin Winnie Blyth last week. Dmggists and Booksellets For the next 30 days we will give All our papers are marked in plain figures and we still have. some beauties. Remember a saving of one-third. It will pay you to paper now. fl. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. DURHAM, MARCH 14, 1907 Varney. THE Off Mrs. McLear bu been staying with her sister-in-llw, Mrs. Wm, Onw- ford, since the death of Mr. Onw- ford. Mrs. Pettigrew visited Mrs. Smith end Mrs. Fernell while in Toronto. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Fernell were formerly-Miss Mary nglgce sud Miss Alice Dunn, of Verney. Alf McC;be took a run down to Holstein on Monday night. Will Clark is «win; for Robert Smith in Durham at present. Tom sud Htrry Caldwell called on John McCalmon on Mondsy. They speak in glowing terms of the West. A number of Vurney L. 0. h. Brethren “tended the funeral of the lute Samuel Lawrence which wee held under the auspices of the Orange Order. Rev. Mr. Saunderson has recovered from his attack of la crippe and took his work again on Sunday on the‘ Varney Circuit. He gave us a fine! sermon taking his text from Phil 8 : ‘ 13 and 14. Mr. David McCrie, who has been oin very poor health [or a long time. is talking of going out West for the good of his health Wm. Ritchie. James and Joseph iBrown, of L. 0. L. 1192 and Matthew I Heeper and two other members of 861 and a Mr. Andrews from Mt. Forest Lodge, assisted the Varney Brethren in their degree meeting on Tuesday the 5th March. It is our sad duty this week to re ' port the death of our father, Mr. Joseph Mack. who passed peacefully away on Thursday evening the 7th inst., at the age of seventycfive years spent in the enjoyment of good health except the put four months which was patiently endured while general dropsy and Brights disease,wore the strong man down to unconsciousness of his surroundings a few days before the little spark of life took its flight. He first beheld the light of day in county Down, Ireland. where he lived until manhood when he immigrated to Canada. starting life anew in Cal- edon township, where he spent four years, at which time he purchased the farm on which he has since re- sided and Spent many happy days. He took as a life partner in the year 1860 Miss Ann Wilkinson. of Chel- tenham, who predeceased him seven years ago. The union was blessed with five children, four of whom still live to mourn the loss of a fond pa- rent, Mrs. Geo. Lawrence. Port Ar- thur; Jim on the old homestead; Mrs. John Lawrence. Los Angeles, California; and Mary, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In politics he was independent. usually giving more thought to the character of the can- didate than to election cries. In religion his leanlngs were Presbyter- ian and was a regular attender of the old Presbyterian church, Durham. and an admirer of the late Rev. Park. He always settled his accounts out of icourt, and was very sensitive toa kind word or action, and felt the other can just as keenly. consequent- ly be appreciated very deeply the many kind words and actions of friends and neighbors during his ill- ness. The funeral took place on Saturday p. m. to Maplewood ceme- tery. the services were conducted by Rev. Bice. who had shown much kindness and attention to him during the time of his suffering. We hear that the Hillis’s have had several head of cattle die this winter net with the hollow born, but. with the hollow stomach. It is really too bad. C. P. KIXNEE is opening up a. new harness business in his own premises on Garafraxa Stu south. See his ad. in this issue. Mr John Queen, of Winnipeg, an old and valued member of the Chron- icle managerie. we are sorry to re port died a few weeks ago. He was was raised in this part and was a brether of Mr. Samuel Queen and Mrs. Sirrs as Well as Isaac. of Wood- land. and Jas. of Owen Sound. Mr. Wm. Allan attended a meet- ing of the Presbytery in Drayton last week and was appointed delegate to the General Assembly to be held in Montreal in J une. A feeling of sadness was felt in the neighborhood on Monday on hearing of the sudden death of Mr. Samuel Lawrence. which occurred on Sun day. Your able correspondent of Spring Bank will likely give a full account. While we take this opportunity to thank our many friends and neigh- bors for their help and kindness in our time of trouble, we are equally well aware of how inadequate words or anything else we could do a: the present time to repay them for their goodness. A GUARANTEED CURE FOB FILES Itching, Blind. Bleeding. Protrnding Piles. Drug 313” are authorized to refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. 500 All accounts due the firm of Shewell Lenahan must be settled W1th J. A. Shewell.â€"2w. LAWRENCEâ€"In Glenelg, on Sunday, March 10th, 1907, Samuel Lawrence, aged 77 years, 3 months. MACKâ€"In Egremont, on Thursday, March 7th, 1907, Joseph Mack, aged 75 years, two months. Corner Concerns. NOTICE. DIED Auction Sale There will be oflored for 3.19 by public auction at. lots 6 god 7 . con. 3. S. D. B... Artemesia on ' ran roLLowmo: 1 horse rising eleven years old; 1 horse rising five years old; 1 horse rising two years old; 1 cow rising ten years old. in call; 3 cows rising eight years old, in calf; 1 cow rising six years old, in calf; 1 cow rising years old; 4 steers rising one year old; 3 heifers rising one year old; 18 sheep. Leicester, thoroughbredp 1 sour. Yorkshire. registered; 1 tur- nip slicer; l turnip pnlper; 1 binder. Noxon; 1 mower. Sylvester; l sulky rake with pole and shafts, Peter lHa nilton: 1 wagon; 1 democrat; 1 {road cart; 1 cutter; 2 pair bob sleighs; 1 stock rack; platform scales 2,000 lbs. capacity; 2 sugar kettles; 1 wheelbarrow; l grindstone; 2sets team harness; 2 sets plow harness; double set driving harness; single set harness; 1 buggy pole complete; UV' â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"_ _ 2 set buggy shafts; 1 gang plow; 3 long plows; 1 set iron barrows; 1 disc barrow; l fanning mill; 2 robes; 1 pair allwool horse blankets. nearly new; 1 large spinning wheel and reel; 1 cupboard; 1 Daisy churn; 1 box stove; neck) okes. whiflietrees. chains shovels, turnip boss and other arti- cles too numerous to mention. Also a quantity of hay will be sold for cash Everything must be soid as the pro. prietor has sold his farm and will move to Owen Sound. Sale to commence at one o’clock sharp TERMS zâ€"All sums of $5.00 and un- der, Cash; over that amount 10 months’ credit will be given on fur nishinx approved joint notes. 5‘70 per annum will be given for cash in lieu of notes. J. A. McLEAN. D McPHAIL. Stock and Implements W for settlers travelling wi'flilivo quack and eflects to the Northwest in March and April. with passenger and_ treigpprawe. How Made and How Reached SETTLERS’ GUIDE giving full partic- ulan -7 A - - - _ U to-date dos- WESTERN CANADA mpg” of the westmd westarn conditions. 80 a of information invagmble to settlers. sotul mp8 and Ma. 1 flail TIME TABLES m“rm°semé 11M!) IADDI‘JD vpâ€"a'meulwlig-ermtraâ€"in servic'e to Winnipeg and. Calgary. Toronto dafly. Comfomblc, roomy m at .modoratg rates. Fully equipped ,, A- -_ Aâ€"Aâ€"w “- Watches, Clocks, Rings and Silverware We lead in all of the above lines. Why 2 Simply be- cause we buy from the very best firms in Canada. Percy G. A. Wt WATCHMAKER J EW ELLER FRIDAY MARCH 22. 1907 W'e have a large stock of all kinds of Rubber footwear suit- able for the present weather. Also BOOT and SHOES in abundance. Ourlioes of Men’s Women’s. Misses’ and Chil- dren’s Slippers were never so nice as this season. In'MlTS and GLOVES we have a good assortment at prices that cannot be beaten for same quality. A few lines of HOSIERYin black for Men, Ladies and Children. We have not space to mention all the goods to be found here. but if you just ask we will deem it a pleasure to send you anything in our store andilet you judge the value I‘erms, Cash. Eggs same 9.8 Cash. TOURIST SLEEPING CARS 'Tefir‘e'aé'parture.‘ ‘ ' III-into todsy for tree books and anything wt to kn_o_w about the west and how Leggings for all Classes at Moderate Prices Wat. for tree copies of Custom Work and Repairing Done as Quickly as Possible st roprietors. CREDIT WHO SAID RUBBERS ? For Settlers . S. McILRAITH DURHA M CHRONICLE Auctioneer. A Fi‘l" . . . Guzman-teal ' J. A. GLASS AYTON MILLS WENGER MILLING CO. Who by using only best; wheat and careful grinding are producing flour of superior quality, second to none mode in Canada. A blend of best Ontario Fall and No. 1 Manitoba. wheat is a. strictly Give these flours Ra trial you Will be delighted and Will want no other. Made of best Manitoba wheat. obtain- able is in every respect. aflour of MATTHEWS 5’ LATIMER THE HANOVER CONVEYANCER To change his advertisements butf'now ofl‘ers some NEW BARGAINS : :3 . ”3% 100 ACRES Bentinck. near Crawford, brick ? veneered dwelling. very large barn. 3 frame stables and pig: stables. good soil . good orchard“ ood bush. Price should be 84“” but wx I sell tor less than Wfiit sold at once. 250 ACRES near Durham. 3 good farm, splendidly improved. was asking $7.500. wrll now take great deal less. 100 ACRES in Glenelg. near Durham, a fine well 1m roved farm. will sell very cheap or tra e. 1 ACRE LOT near Durham Furniture Factory. Will sell cheap or trade; A PROFITABLE ~ Blacksmith shop_stand, well located. A large sum of mone ' to lend at lowest rates. DEBTS COLL CTED. INSUR- ANCES placed. Difliculties arranged. C P. R, and Ocean Steamship Tickets for sale. Everything private. Always Prompt-Never Negligent. Better than going out of towngl Why ? Because I have had larger experience. Cut in Toronto, Hamilton, London and other places in Canada. Out also in Boston, Philadelphia and Balti- more, having all the latest‘ systems on cutting besides my own system, which 1 have taught some of the best cutters in Tor- onto and other centres. My new ideas on cutting, it stands to rea- son, I ought to be able to please you. The latest up-to-date goods to choose from. All invited. . Webster Superior Family Flour Are now being ppemted by PURE MANITOBA Manager and Cutter. Superior Quality G. Lawrence’s Old Stand. Merchant Tailor. HAS BEEN â€"FOR SALE BYâ€" ENCORE 2 BUSY . Flari‘ty H. H. MILLER. . Miller OPTICIAN Get the habit when wanting footwear of any kind to come and see ours. It’s hard to suit everybody’s wants. but we can suit everybody’s purse. See our snaps in window at 25, 75 and $1. Come in and see our $1 bargain table. Peel’s Great Shoe Sale Men’s and Women’s Felts. laced and gaiters. leather foxed and all felt. regular $1 50, now .................................... Boye’ Overshoes. Women’s Cardigans. Boys’ Buckle Extra Heavy Rubbers, Boys’ and Women’s Hockey Shoes, reg. $1.50, now.. Misses’ Cardigans. Men’s and Boy’s Duck Leggings. Women’s all-felt Laced Shoes. Youth’s Heavy Buckle Rubbers, regular $1 00 to $1.25, now ......................................... Women’s. Misses’ and Children’s Felt Slippers and Over-gaiters, regular 40, 50, 60 am} 750, now...... .. . Men's Best Quality Oil and Buckskin Moccasins. reg. $1.50, now Boys’ and Youth’s. now ...................................... Men’s Low Overehoes. now ................................... Men’s One-Buckle Overshoes, now ............................. Women’s Overshoes, now ..................................... Everything in Winter wear at bare cost and many things much less. We will be pleased to promptly attend to your repairing and foot measure. CASH ONLY. 50 Ladies’ Vests, heavy 500 quality, as- sorted trimmings, on sale for ................ HERE’S SOME MONEY SAVERS PEEL. the§h°§mfifl DURHAM AND OWEN SOUND March 14., 1907 393 [.00 1.25 1.25 .25 -75 -75