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1Â¥ | _ 3 H. H. MOCKLER. > E» ‘- %RM‘AMMHMMRWAMMMMMMK§ cppurarreerenareass ,W $Goop ~rws $ 2‘3:-::-:333:5::-:3:-::-:?-:'.~'.::~: Come in and see the immon: of Winter : i Clearing 5 Of the RBalanc© d A List will be pub best things are here for yor Everything in these Liji;, manpommmpMii‘ SFrrvimmazarmis.â€"â€" â€"â€"â€" §33m333333:.;;.2.'.Eflflflflmflmm 1904 _JANUARY CLE?iNG SALE 1904 We are going to give reductions which are usitta‘‘y ma as to give everyone the chan te when they need them, not when their use. Hence our That this year we are going to give them a better opportunity than they have heretofore reâ€" ceived, of getting the most benefit from from the usâ€" ual Spring Clearing Sale. For Children‘s Coats and Lad Evening Wraps. Wide, doat fold colors, Nayy, Royal a; Cardinal, reg. $1.23 for $1 a v Wool Blankes Cloakin: The best that can be bought. Fine tofty finish, all weights up to 8 !bs. These blankets n« with an accident and are slightâ€" ly soiled. 10 % off reg. prices and Wool Blankets. _ Blanket ing, reg. 75¢ for 60c a yard $11.00 value for ... 8.50 value for.... 7.50 value for.... 5.50 value for.... € ; 7 JAMES iRELANDâ€"§ Of the Balance All (:UI’ This is an announcement, space to give you a long lis see for yourselves. The ; this is not an empty boa: sweeping reductions on al|| | There are Dollars Wool Blanketing It‘s Money we wap Wool Blankets Ladies‘ Here‘s APPRECIATIVE PUBLIC Coats a Bargain List for this week : â€"â€"FOR AXN RV 650 .6.00 . 4.50 2 ols lt ce ive NOW al the made nearer Spring, so o purchase the goods "@*n the time is past for * will be Reduced. $1.25 Underwear for 1 00 Underwear for 75 Underwear for «60 Underwear for ‘@ave not time nor ces, but ‘come and v!!! assure you that \ geniune sale of Y WINTER GOODS. Men‘s Clothing Winter Weights MUB‘i‘ (GO. â€" Here‘s a Dept. where we are prepared to give the greatâ€" est values you ever saw in Men‘s Suits, Men‘s Overcoats,. Boy‘s Suits, Men‘s Heavy Rubbe ng Rubber Boots........... avy Rubbers at $1.25, 1.50, 0 and 2.50. Boys‘ Heavy bbers, $1.20 for $1.00. ductions in all lines ds. : ‘ next week but the Winter Goods Millinery not Goods. it for you, Men‘s Underwear 3 s CRA Boy‘s Overcoats, Millinery Durha l.u.g y XCOY 1 MUSIP | ‘here we | : great e slhe HURT IN FT. ERIE.â€"Chris. Williams, Bridgburg, Ont., hanpened with a yery serious accident while repairing some cars on the track. An unnoticed engine struch empty cars which ran over bim, breaking one of hbis legs in two places, knocking three of his ribs from the backbone, and inflicting other bruises which has made it a serious affair for him. He has been in the employ of the Mich. Ceutral for 29 years and this is the first accident he has met with of any consequerce. He is the second son of the late Christopher Williams, of Glenelg, and a brother of night watchâ€" man, John Williams, of the N. P,. C, Co. iEi:\ 1'9. PressBÂ¥xTERIAXN SUuxpay ScHooL Exâ€" TERTAINMENT.â€"Under the skilful guidâ€" ance of Miss Doty. "of London, the children and young people of the Presâ€" byterian Church will give their annual entertainment, in the Town Hali, on Thursday. Jan. 7th, 1904. _ Those who last year saw what the children under Miss Doty can do, need no further comâ€" mendation than the assurance that even last year‘s effort will this year be surâ€" passed. To all others a cordial invitaâ€" tion is extended with the assurance that no one will go away disappointed. Program to begin at 8p. m. Admission for adults 25 cts. Ladies‘ Dress iwoods at cost at H. H Mockler‘s clearing sale. The Kinematograph pictures in the hands of the Aberdeen Concert Co, are pronounced the best on the road. and everyone said so last year when they were here. _ _ They are to appear again, Fmnday of this week, with a better showing than ever in aid of the Public Library, _ The Plan is at Darling‘s and admisson 25c. Resorved seats %c. Don‘t fail to hear the three brilliant ladies: Misses Burnet in ballads and ilustrated songs, Thnmpsnn the Scottish violinist, Malcolm pianist _ * The best of animated photography,." l F q: * |_ Big reductions in heavy Rubbers at | H. H, Mockler‘s Clearing Sale. ! _A Cmecsago HoRrROR.â€"Nearly 600 poople burned, suffocated or trampled toâ€"death, and hundreds injured as a reâ€" sult of a fire in the saâ€"called safest | theatre in Chicago was the bhortible Night watchman, John Williams, of N, P, 0. Co., claims that Jas. A. Gowan lock is a regular hustler. _ He was the fist man seen out on New Year‘s Day at the first hour of the morning, 1 a, m., with man, bus and team conveying people from the inclemency of the weather and deep snow to places of abode for the night. Citizens must feel bhe is the right man in the right place, as he will turn out at any hour to conâ€" venience the public,. Early bird catches the wor@, ET HURET ETY ho 3 8 10 15 story of the dying year in Chicago. _ A fireproof curtain failed to work just when wanted and imagination fal to picture the horrible scenes that met the eyes of survivors. =} An exchange looks at it cheerfully as ”follows: «* Bring out the scraper, the } | shovel and the bhoe, and cheerily tackle , the beautiful snow. If you neglect this } wellâ€"meant advice, instead of snow } . you‘ll baye to chop ice." |_ WaANTED.â€"An experienced general |servant to go to the City. Wages, _ $1200 without washing, $14.00 with | | washing. Apply to | | Mrs. Wa, Ross, j | 17 Winchestor St., Toronto. | [‘ A. 0. U. W.*.The next régulat meet. ’ ing of Durham Lodge 198 will be held | | on Monday evening. the l1th snir,. _ As| ‘the officers will be installed at this| | meeting,â€" and one or more caundidates | | initiated, a full attendance is requested, | foratsainns n AasiAALLAX..GECy, | [ ARCTIC WEATHER, â€" December last | | beat all records for Snowtlall, and Januâ€" \ary shows no signs of mod®=ration. ; Over 20 below zero on Monday. _ Some) one counted and reports more or less | snow on over 40 consecutive days ! / That January thaw is anxiously looked for. eG JoiN irom I0 a. m. to4 p. m,. > i Huvox MAcK aÂ¥y, Collector, COMING !â€"The scottish Concert Co. J so successful all over the province, will | give one (if their famous entertainments | p in the Town Hall next Friday evening. :A Jan. 8, In aid of Public Library. Pop.| ular priees. T and 15th frem 10 a. m, * o F2200 Qa i d CC2°0°CC and Wiasses fitted. Hours 12â€"6 p. m. NoTICE.â€"Arrears of Taxes must be gaid on or before the 15th of January, Vill be at the Middaugh House 14th nV HEILE 2o Cam X RexremBERr Friday of Public Library Concert New Moving Views. N Music and all excellent, and 25c. Diszkases or EyE & EaAR â€"Dr Brown, Disexses of Eye, Har, Nose & Throat, will be at Knapp House, Saturdug. Jan. 2. Igyvsuaccumtely tested and Glasses *"%, eR eA DURHAM, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Hosiery marked away down, at H. A Mockler‘s January Clearing Sale. Good wages. Apply l)& letter to 86 Bloor St, West,. Tor FoR SALE.â€"Two Durham Bulls greed. One Roan, 9 mos, old,. On 17 inos. old. . Will be £old mhaa‘n â€"_ _ Underwear at cost at H. H. Mockler‘s Javuary sale, p: 24 | s | ov _ Money to Loan at 44 per cent. | h:,' | MacKkay & Doxx Darham. | _ Norres.â€"aAll accounts are made out | wi and any person indebted will confer a | of| fayor by calling as early as possible and | ed. settling., W. Brack. 1\93 WANTEDâ€" A good ieneml, in family :Ref of two. A home wit every comfort. i the Good wages. Apply by letter to | Lne %g\vm@ :OPICS dus aetngs sec ol ie Te n 4 t 4. P o Will be sold cheap. Apply | ter Morrison, Rocky Saugeen | tov Concert in Town Hall DL CCC ARC VCE ALCHI New Songs and & _ Admission 35¢ this week the stt movortragrimrig en cnce uns T OE Te t »nee e !_ THE CoxsERYATIVE CHOTICE.â€"Saturâ€" day last the Conservatives of South Grey at a largely attended Conyention brought out in opposition to Mr H H Miller, the chorice of the Liberal Conâ€" vyention, Mr Chas McKinron, well known as County Commissioner,. This decision came as a sirrprise to many of the party themselyes," who "y_ every principle of fairness expected that Mr Richardson, M. P.. the sitting member, who redeemed the riding, would receiye the nomination, and ths it appears Mr ; Richardson could have got, but declinâ€" ed. There were other nominees some of ; whom resigned expectiny Mi Richardâ€" tson to remain in tne field, but this genâ€" , tleman, easdy the strongest man before the Convention. had no deubt satisfied himself previou<ly that ‘the chances of victory in South Grey wer by no means so rosy as at last election and his health compelled him to retire, _ We congratulate our townsman, a few years ago a good Grit, on his ability i06 win the Convention over so many staunch and trme Conservatives, _ Such things bave been and will be, _ Mr McKinnon is one of Durham‘s succes<ful business men. is, as we remarked, a GCounty 1 Conncillor, at the elections tor which he proved himself a hustler, and was two years ago honored with the Wardenâ€" ship. ~Hisambition naw leads him into a new sphere, where he 1s on trial, . __Gospel meetings are in progress in the Metbodist church, Durham, every evenâ€" ing at 7.30. when after an attractive song service, Mr W Monll, a preacher of acknowledged ability in England and America, speaks on the most important question that can come before any comâ€" mu â€"ty. His subject on Friday night will be: * What does Gethsemane mean?" Sabbath at J1 a. m., .**‘The Bible portrait of a perfect christian," and at 7 m., "The greatest question in Earth and Heaven."" _ Among the feaâ€" tures for next week are, " A White Serâ€" vice," a yery successful service of which Mr Moull is the author and a service | with a big massed choir of children, | All Christians are cordially invited to be , present and take part. ‘ Highest Cash Price paid for Mink, Fox, Skunk, Goon and all kinds of raw furs at Peel, the Shoeman‘s store, Tnek Drirt Su®» A RUIX.â€"With a crash that broke the first night‘s slun»â€" hers of Mayor A. 8. H unter, the roof of the drill shed went down with the weight of snow, _ We hope Captain Snides will secure a large government appropriation to rebuwld it or raise a better one. __Boots and Shoes at cost and below, at H. H, Mockler‘s Clearing Sale, Tuesday last, Mary, thelittle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ‘John McGillivray, Glenelg, was laid to resi,. â€" She was in ber third year and much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing parents over the loss of their little onc, ’ Bentinck as expected returned Reeye | Dickson by a large majority. Leslie |got only one yote in Tobermory ward. ! Egremont returned Ferguson at the | head of the poll. The other councillorq | are Gordon, McArthur and Rohbb, | Muir is elected reeve of Artemesia by 69 majority. _ Mead took the biggest ;v()te ever polled in Artemesia, \_â€" Figures next week,. f Our returns from other municipalities have fauled for some reason to get to hand. The Trustee Board :â€"I Carson, Wm Johnston, Ramage. 8 P Saunders First meeting of Counc night ; of Trustee Board this week. The Council for 1904 is then : A 8 Hunter. Councillors: J L Robt Cochrane,. Ed Kress, Jno stone, A McLachlan, Wm Sharp For 6O 77 Against 3 4 Thus it is carried hy that matter is settled. Hunter Brown Tor Trustee E. Ward Johnston 59 Robertson 53 Total majority for Johnston 6. For Trustee W. Ward, Saunders 143. Wolfe 63. Total majority for Saunders 80. The Bylaw, s N. W. E. W. W.W. Tot. 69 77 130 276 inst 3 4 13 2) ah carried by 256 majority and @ 0 4 _ ouncil on Monday :â€"W H B(MJ.IS m, W D s. C & Thursday of TORONTO en : Mayor : J L Brown, Jno Livingâ€" °CHIVE ANNUAL MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the Egremont Agricultural Society will be hefii in the Agricultural Hall, Hoistein, on Wednesâ€" day, January 13th, 1904, at the hour of I o‘clock p. m. for the purpose of electâ€" ing offlicers and other business, _ A full attendance is requested. P. Dicksox, A. SEIM, President Secy.â€"Treas. ine Statutory Annual Meeting of the Public Library will be held on Monday next Jan. 11, at 7.30 p. m., for election of officers and cther business, All members are urged to be present. C. RaMAGE, Secv. The Anuual Meeting of the Grey and Bruce Mutaal Fire Insurance Co, will be held in Miller‘s Hall, Hanover, on Wednesday, the 27th of January, 1964. commencing at 1 o‘clock in the afterâ€" noon, Duoxcax Caresrsur, Manager A. Mm. The Annual Meeting of this Society | will he held in the Town Hall Durbham, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1991, at 1 p, m.. for the election of officers and general business, _ A meeting of the Directors | will be held same day and place at 10 | The public of Durham and neighborhood are respectâ€" fully notified that I have taken charge of the old established Wright Ba: kery, and employing only firstâ€"class workmen and the best material, hope to have a share of their paâ€" tronage, Wisfiiug all a Happy New Year, nesday, Ja of 8 a‘clack Only tho sceaiptions f be entitled A ty y *pe WBPRX Aui The second regular annual weeting of the Shareolders of The Durham Natural Gas and "Oil Company, Limited. will be hfll&in the Town Hall. Darham, Wedâ€" nesday, January 13th, 1904 at the hour of 8 @‘clock in the evening. Only those shareholders whose subâ€" seaiptions for Stock. are paid in full will be entitled to vote at such meeting. A YÂ¥ »rson hayin any ascaunts or B :&W;.@-ti-u- t the« ’ngu:u.;_,~ur4‘n~.’m}ma_(,- ed to send same to the Secretary betoré the above date. The Statutory Annual Meeting L4 gt o wel nasd T is EV m c xC ls CE GEV CHnebt by a substantial majority, especially to the ladies, who turned out in such numâ€" bers in inhlement weather. Supporters and nonâ€"supporters may hbe assured that it will be my aim and desire, in eonâ€" junction with the council. to advance the best interests of the whole town. ow Raker . eter Calder. NOTICE OF MEETING. 8. GREY AG. sOCcTETPY ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING. W. 8. Davinsox, Secvetary Yours faithfually, A. Davinsox, Seey . 8. HUNTER. Becy.â€"Treas. | Wmm . Joh!!_gt,n. C. Ramage, Intending Students should enter at beginuing of term, or as soon after as possible. FEES: $1.00 per month . Staff and Equipment. The Zchool is equipped for full Junior Leaving and matriculation work, under the following Staff of Competent Teachers for that Department : THOS. ALLAN, Principal. Durham Schnool A. M. SHEPPARD MISS L. M. FORFAR, Classics and Moderns k %g“l.v's strength to the weakenâ€" system, tones und invigoraics the nerves, improves the appeâ€" tite and aids digestion, â€" Price, J. BURNETT, MacFarlane & Go. We wish all our friends and customers a A serious disease is La Grippe, not to be treated lightly, The after consequences are frequentâ€" ly most depressing and dangerâ€" ous, especially so in middleaged or old persons If you feel the weakening afterâ€"eflects of this disease or are run down, ner» vous, can‘t eat or sleep as you should, we would recommend HAPPY NEW YEA Druggists & Booksellers. MERRY CHRISTMAS QOur Tonic Elixir Durham, Ont Upper Town so cents a bottle and a 1st Class Professiona Bpeciaiis