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SOMETIMES people get very gay all at once. This was the. case with Ed. Shea, of Markdale who appears to have been a little too slow for Norman “'alpole. our livery man here. The gentleman in question traded horses some time ago and Shea thought he got the worst of the deal and entered criminal action against \Valpole, but lost the case before a Judge in Owen Sound. Not satisfied with the result he next entered a civil suit for dam- ages and again came out at the small end. of the horn. \Vouder what he’ll do next? \Ve don’t like law and our opinion is that it is very foolish for a man to rush into it for a. trifle. .A COMMUNICATION appears in this issue relating to the Fire By-law. “'hile we like to see precaution taken against the erection of buildings that would endanger the town. we are pleased to assist in a thorough discus- sion of the question. and our columns are free to all who desire to give ex- pression to their views. It may be that the fire limits are too extensive and that a change should be made. Speed in construction, as well as a lit- tle saving in the initial expense, are reasons for advocating frame struc- tures \Vith present cost of timber and lumber and the absolute necessity for painting every year or two are also Two weeks ago we referred to a tele- gram announcing the death of Mrs. Anderson, nee Hattie VVhitmore. Since then her sister. Mrs. Charles McArthur, has learned the particulars. The deceased woman was not feeling very well and her husband thought it would be well to send her off on a short holiday trip. She started ac- cmdingly for Fort William but teak very ill on the train and got off at Fort Francis. where medical aid was procured. An Operation was decided on and performed. it was said to be ' successful, but a hemorrhage followed and the poor woman soon bled, to death. The remains were taken home to Dakville, Manitoba, where inter- considerations to be figured on. .- If an meaty 130.0]! place only 3 few Q8373 after iron-clad building fills the require- she left on her trip east. “Biis is the ments of the By-law, the cost it: this ‘. .» . . We sincerely sympathize with the. buststoryasltwasrelatedtous. AFTER carrying on her business for a. number of years at the Garafraxa Street bridge Miss Cochrane has mov- ed further south this week and is now opened out in the new brick shOp recently erected and occupied by Mr. John Kinnee. \Ve welcome Miss Cochrane to the civilized end of the town which, of course, is the end the Chronicle is at. AN Emergency meeting of. Durham Lodge No. 306 A. F. and A. M. will be held in the lodge room Thursday evening at 8 p. 111., May 2nd, 1907. Oficial visit of the D. D. G. M. Visit- ors welcome. W. E. Brooker, W. M.: James R. Gun, Sec’y. WE regret to learn that Sparling’s saw mill at \Velbeck was destroyed by fire on Saturday night last. The loss was evidently the work of an incen- diary, as there was no fire about the place. The loss, including stock, will be about $3000 and it was not insured. A mill was burned some years ago in the same locality under similar cir- cumstances. JUST ARRIVEDâ€"A choice selection of shoes that are on tip toe to get out of the store. Ladies’ and Men’s styles in Calf, Kid and Patent Kid and Colt. There’s that little “something” which we all call style about them 911. Let us show you.â€"-H. H. Mockler. MESSRS. Tnos. SCARF SONS sold a fine yearling shorthorn last week to Fred Shewell, of Dornoch. Vesschoyle Imported (80068) which weighed 2400 was the father of this animal and his mother was Flora a Thoroughbred. THE Council will hold a. special meeting on Friday evening (to-mor- row) to meet the C. P. R. officials and discuss railway matters. BRITISH gold or British bonds are worth their full value any where. So are the suits that J. A. Glass is turning out in fit. and style at Mr. Flarity’s, Merchant Tailor. STYLE is the key note of the hats and caps we are showing and selling. James Ireland. DON’T forget to attend the piano recital on May 3rd, when Geo. Fox, the violinist will appear and other popular talent. Admission, reserved seats 35c and others 25c. DON '1' forget to attend the Piano Recital on Friday evening, May 3rd. THE new prints at Ireland’s are the best ever. See the grey and black and white. â€"-Apply to Rowe and Hughes, Dur- ham.â€"4pd. SUITS to soil; the lads, prices to suit. the dads. at James Ireland’s. NEWS AROUND TOWN HORSE FOR SALEâ€"Choice of three, VOL. 40â€"N0. 2| \Vm. W. Gray. formerly of this town, was well known to many of our read- ers. who will regret to learn of her death. Anaamia was the trouble and death occurred some time about the 10th inst., as the letter intimates that interment took place a day or so after that of Mrs. Anderson, nee Hattie Whitmore. Further particulars will be given later. BACK in 1886 Campbell’s Varnish Stains were originated and offered to housekeepers for restaining and finish- ing furniture and interior woodwork. The makers claim, and rightly too, that twenty years’ experience making varnish stains enables them to make a better article than can be made by those new at the business. Ask for Campbell’s Varnish Stains. Mr. A. Russell sells it. MRS. JOHN MCGOWAN received sad news the early part of last week refer- ring to the death of her sister, Mrs. J. D. N eelan, of Portage La Prairie. The date of death is not given, but from the wording of the letter one would infer that a telegram had been prev- iously sent but did not reach its des- tination. The deceased, whose maiden name was Alice Gray, daughter of READERS will notice in the Kress Furniture Ad. that a. Go-Cart is to be given away free to the baby born nearest to twelve o’clock on the morn- ing of the 24th of May. If the gift comes our way it will be a. bigger sur- prise than when we got the Silver Service in the subscription contest. IF Rev. Newton can preach as well as he can work, his congregation must sit down to a spiritual feast every Sunday. During the week he is en- gaged in the erection of a new resi- dence tor himself, and the cement foundation is now completed and ready for the superstructure. Mr. Newton isn’t ashamed to take off his coat and work, and somehow that’s the kind of man we admire. NOT YET?â€"Ynu have not ordered your spring suit? Haven’t seen any- thing you like, eh? \Ve’re looking for peOple just. like you. \Ve can help you, by showing a. larger: and choicer selection than can be seen elsewhere. «H. H. Mockler. QUALITY HATSâ€"We sell good hats and recommend the "King.” These are Britain’s Best. Light weight and flexible. Let us show you.â€"H. H. Mockler. ON May 2nd the Women’s Institute will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. S. Patterson, Glenelg. Garden- ing and raising chickens Will be the topics taken up by those present. All are invited to attend. THIRTY-SIX good inches of style to every yard of dress goods you buy ’from James Ireland. WASH BELTS, Collars, Silk Belts. Long Gloves, etc.. arriving daily,-â€"the kind you’re looking for.â€"H. H. Mock- ler. THE large 12x14 Photograph that we have been giving with each dozen of our best cabinets has taken so well, that we intend to continue making them for a while longer.â€"F. \V. Kel- sey, Photographerâ€"tf. EXQUISITE eflects in ladies white. waists.â€"Ja.mes Ireland. PLOUGH boots, school boots. fine shoesâ€"all kinds of shoes, at. James Ireland’s. Farmers Buy Your Formalin at Darling’s 40% Pure I April 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Brown, a. daughter. Bmezâ€"In Durham,- 'on Wednesday, MATHEWSâ€"On Monday, 8th Agril, 1907, at 216 Gerrard 815., East, Toron- to, the wife of Geo. D. A. Mathews of a daughter. ' SIBBALDâ€"In Barrie, on the 10th of April. 1907, to Mr. and Mrs. John Sibbald (nee Winnie Fagan), twin Signed on behalf of the societies and congrevation of the Baptist Church. Wm. Dickson, George March. ‘ Sr., Cornelius Schram and Milton Meggs. It is the Easter season, when na- ture and men join in a song of thanks- giving for the hope which has been given to the world. Everywhere are tokens of rejoicing and promises of future good, and the sun which shines warmer day by day, the hint of spring which grows ever more pronounced, the songs of the birds which have re- turned to us again, the surety of, the summer which will soon come. are taken by us as assurance of yohr fu- ture success and happiness, and the sting of parting is turned into submis- sion to the will of Him who works only for our good. Parting with friends is one of earth’s saddest experiences, and it comes to all of us Whether the skies be dull or bright. We are glad that our parting with you and the members of your family comes at this season when everything speaks of hope and brightness, and we trust that the brightness will lighten your path of light until the end. \Vhile you have been among us you have filled a most delicate position in a manner which has won the admiration of all. You have set an example as a daughter and you have taken your place at the head of your father’s home. and as the lady in the congregation you have worked with untiring energy in the church, the choir, the Sunday School, the; Young People’s Society, and in every congregational undertaking, and we feel that all this must have fallen heavily on shoulders so young. But you have done it all uncomplainingly. cheerfully, bravely and successfully, and as a small token of your love and appreciation we desire you to accept this purse. May the years which come to you be full of golden opportunities for the golden deeds which your hands can do so well, and may your thoughts of the Parkhill friends you leave be- hind be as kindly as those which we will ever cherish of your life among US peeple. Several gathered at the Baptist par- sonage on Wednesday evening of last week to bid farewell to their pastor. Rev. John McGregor, and Miss Hazel McGregor. The ladies had provided a dainty lunch and tea, Miss McGregor very fittingly replied to an address. Rev. Mr. McGregor also gave a short address suitable to the occasion, Mus- ic was given by several members of the choir. The following is a copy of the address present to Miss McGregor: DEAR MIss MCGBEGOR,â€" Mrs. DeAlva. Sutherland and son, Pear-d left on Monday morning for Toronto, to meet the Dr.. and left the city Tuesday for Tonlow, Illinois, to Rev. J. M. Sutherland brother of Dr. Sutherland. Mrs. Sutherland and Peard expect to remain the summer. Miss Florence McGregor is visiting friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Barmn and two child- ren, who have been living on the farm of Charter Smith in Bentinck. have given up farming and left Wednesday morning for Toronto. Mr. Barr-an was a. youthful companion of Mr. Smith in the Old Country. Mr. Geo. Spat-ling went to Toronto Tuesday morning. Miss Amy Kelly 18 home from the Conservatory of Music. Mr. George Duncan, left Wednesday morning for Hamilton. Mrs. W. P. Paterson is visiting friends and relatives in Essex County. Mrs. Archie McDougall lett Saturday for her home in Tiverton. Mr. J. J. Gibson, Manager of the Title Trust 00., Toronto, visited his sister, Mrs. James Ireland. over Sun- day. ' Mr. John Ellison, of Waudby, went to Fergus Wednesday to see his father, who is recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Baptist congregation and as a ounum. our. THURSDAY. APRIL 25, ‘907. Presentation. PERSONAL. DURHAM " AND WELLAND lines we have the strongest line of papers ever shown in this part of the country. Come and see the new goods, it will pay you well. Come with the crowd and you will also save money. We show you the very latest patterns manufactured by the Menzie Wall Paper Co. of Tor- onto, called the Menzie line. All that is new and up-to-date, -manufactured by the Watson, Foster Co. of Mon- treal. These are two of the best wall paper manufacturers in Canada, and we show you J aneway Carpenper’s newest patterns manufactured ‘by' the above firm in the United States which are the largest makers of wall papers in America. By handling these three R. B. Keeler Sons This is the Noted Store for Wall Paper “79. now have on display the larg- est stock of Canadian and American \Vall Papers that has ever been shown in Durham. Our stock for this spring is all brand new as we had a very large wall paper trade last year which cleaned up our stock, and for this spring we are showing every- thing brand new in wall paper and will sell you the brand new goods cheaper than you are asked to pay elsewhere for old stock. New Wall Papers At Keeler’s ’ A public meeting of the "ratepayers of the town of Durham will be held in the Town Hall on Friday (to-morrow) evening for the purpose of meeting the C. P. R. officials to consider a definite proposition to be submitted by them at that meeting, All ratepayers and Others interested are requested to be present. Mrs. Herd was a hardworking, in- dustrious and honest woman, a very kind and obliging neighbor, and was highly respected in the community where she lived. It seems that she never fully recovered the attack of typhoid she was subjected to last fall, and her death was not wholly unex- pected. The deceased lady was born in Cum- berland, England, sixty-six years ago. In 1848 she came to this country at the age of 8 years. About forty-eight years ago she was married and came to Bentinck where she remained ever since. The union resulted in a family of twelve children, ten of whom still live, as follows :-â€"-George and Maggie on the homestead, Janet (Mrs. Smith) at Vernon, B. 0., Mrs. Robt. Lindsay, Mrs. Archie Park and Mrs. ‘an. Mc- Culloch, Alexander-and Robert, all in Bentmck, Mrs. John \Villis at Dauph- in, Man., and Mrs. Robert Barnes, of Cardillac, Michigan. Mrs. J. H. Willis, who was in the hos- pital suffering from typhoid. Before the daughter had fully recovered the aged lady took the disease and had to remain in the hospital for some weeks. Mr. Herd went West during her illness and both returned only a short time before his death. Only four months ago we chronicled the death of Mr. Wm. Herd, of Ben- tinck, who died after a short illness from pneumonia. On Friday last he was followed by his wife who died at the age of 66 years, and was interred beside the remains of her husband in Hanover Cemetery on Sunday'after- noon last. It will be remembered the deceased lady went to Dauphin last fall to be present with her daughter, Two Mammoth Stores Notice To Ratepayers; MRS. WM. HERD. OBITUABY. \V. CALDER, Mayor. ’J. J.HUNTER } The Millinery__Question Easily Solved New Spring Dress Goods . F. MORLOCK We have the very newesr werves and latest shades in New Spring Dress Goods and Suitings. We consider it a pleasure to show them. That hat problem will be :easily solved if you visit our Millinery Show Rooms. The most extensive millinery assortment is here for your pleasure. You will find we have the very newest designs in Sum- mer Hats and Ready-to-Wears. No thought or fancy has been overlooked; no worthy styles neglected; and no mat- ter how extreme or modest your taste our show rooms will gratify it. Spring Millinery THE 8087 STORE ON THE BUSY MEIER. CASH AND ONE PRICE. $1.00 PER YEAR. ha