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Christmas Soods, including Confections of all kinds, Oranges. the lnrgest, sweetest, juiciest, Nuts. shelled and unshelled, in great variety. We have just placed in stock, ample supplies of Fancy Chocolates, Creams & Bon bons. Christmas . . . WU/ith the RBaker MACHINE REPARING C. A. FLEMING, Principa!, Owen Sound wili place your services in greater demand. . Four complete co:umo of ;t}xdy. l'i‘usinc‘x;s ;'ri:honhnnd ano pewriting: Telegrephy an paratory. M.l?- no time like the present to enter, “13“ institution has unexcelled equi&mem: a full staff of competent and painstaking teachers. Hundreds who were just able to spend a few winter months with us are now filiing firstâ€"class A TERM IN ANY OF THE DEâ€" ~wPARTMENTS OF THEo~ Watson, the Baker positions. For full particulars address, _ ) NORTHEREHZ ; W%M ELLLZe Homeâ€"madeCandy Cl}ristmss . Cake and promise satisfaction. Only place in town where you can get Pare We solicrt your orders for Special value in Boys‘ Suits and Overcoats. It has the Fit, the Hang and the Style, the Finish that pleases fastidious young fellows. Our business is growing every season because we QGQ give better values throughout and have the fullest confidence of our customers, because we sell every item in our stock on smallest possible margins. Men‘s Black and Fancy stripe tweed Tailorâ€"made Overcoats, very fancy and dressy at... ........ $6.00, 8.00, 10.00, 12.CO and 14.00 Men‘s Fancy,Tweeds and Black Cheviot Snits at...... .......... rrir+46 #¥¥¢¥¢ #44++++*+««+« + r*+«**$0 00 6.00, 8.00, 10.00 anc 1200 Particutar Dressers wear Progress Brand Clothing Confidence . . . Confidence between the merchant and his cusâ€" tomers is the surest foundation for his success in business. To merit and retain the confiâ€" dence of cur clothing customers has been our constant aim and we exercise the greatest care in selecting styles and materials that are sure to please tie most exacting and then we in an excellent position to supply our customâ€" ers with Tailorâ€"made Clothingâ€" During the past month we have received large shipments of Men‘s and Boys‘ Suits and Men‘s and Boys‘ Oyercoats and we are ofâ€" fering th:m at prices that mean money savers to those who take advantage of them. _ So many goods are cheaply put together, the proâ€" per price is not paid for the making, there is no exactness in cutting that the finished garâ€" ment in outward appearance may seem equal to ours, but after it is worn, the difference is clearly shown. , 4 HWlortleck. fl’M. f eA Cash and One Price. SEA LED TENDERS, addressed to the Post master General, will be receivâ€" ed at Ottawa until Noon. on PEEL inE sHoe man Durham and Owen Sound for the conveyance of His Majesty‘s Mails, on a proposed Contract for four years, six times {)ler week each way, beâ€" cween DURHAM and WALKERTON from lIst April next. Printed notices contrining further inâ€" formation as to conditions of proposed Contract may be seen and blank fi)orms of Tender may be obtained at the Post Offices of Durham, Walkerton, Vickers, Allan Park, Hanover and Maple Hill and at the Office of the Post Office Inspector at Toronto, Post Orrice DsrarturExt, Mail Contract Branch. Ottawa,‘12th December, 1904 All persons are strictly formdden shooting, huntirg or running dogs on lots No 58. 59. 8. D‘.'R...A also lots No 60, N. D. R, and lots No 59, 60. 61. 2nd con. S D. R. Lot No 59, con 1, N D R, Benâ€" tinck,. Don‘t ask permits ; this means you. War. Griersox. RoBt. Linpsay. Jxo Baey CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT PEEL‘S Friday, the 27th January, 1905, and the kind act w ill be longer remembered. MAIL CONTRACT. BUY SENSIBLE WARNING. G. C, AnpeErsox. Superintendent. 5 miles north of Durham on Garaâ€" fraxa Road. _A few acres of cedar and other tiumber. _ All swamp. _A variety of the timber on it is suitable for many farm purposes. Apply to A. J. McCormacKk, Glenroaden, Kocky Saugeen P. O. Lawsox.â€"In Bentinck, on Saturday, Dec. 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. X Lawson, a son. JaAcksox.â€"In Holland, on Dec. 2lst, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jackson, a son. ROURKE.â€"In Winnipeg, on Wednesday Dec 14th, to Mr and Mre E S Rourke. a soun. HorkINS.â€"In Bentinck. on Friday, Dec. 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Hopâ€" kins. a ann. BUorGEss.â€" In Saroia, on Tuesday, Dec. 13th, to Mr. and Mrs Wim J Burgess. a son. SMITH.â€"In Bentinck, on the 21st Nov., to Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Smith, a son, Monrrisox.â€" In Glenelg, on the 28th November, to Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Morrison, a son. Mr. Joseph Lindsay of Superior, Wisâ€" consin, was home for a short time and enjoyed meeting many old friends. We were pleased to have a call from him and were hoping that we wouid have his yaluable railway experience utilized in our own country before long. Mr. I‘s Review sub. is always well ahead. Mr. Robt, Watt and his sister, Miss Nellieleft Tuesday for H epworth. where toâ€"day, Wednesday, he is to be united in marriage to Miss May Ard, an estimâ€" able young lady of that village. Conâ€" gratulations, Revy Mr. Aitchison, Dornoch, will preach in the Presbyterian Church on Sabbath morning next and Mr. Robt. Ledingham of Knox College in the eyening. Rey Mr. Farqubarson conâ€" ducts anniversary services at Dornoch both morning and evening. Mr. Geo, Stinson, baker, is laid off baking at present with a painful felon on his finger. His brother Archic came here this week to assist him in delivering Measrs Lyal Ireland, Toronto. A. W. Hunter, McGill College, Montreal, and Miss Jessie Farquharson, of Geo: getown High School. are holidaying at their reâ€" spective homes. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkis, late Cement engineer, leave toâ€"day, Thursday, ftor Mexico, where he will take a position on a s eamship. The many friends of Mr. John Robâ€" ertson, Sr., will learn with regret that he is confined to his room this week and will wish for him a speedy recovery. Miss Maggie Supernault returned hbome Sunday last after spending a couple of months with her sister, Mrs. T. Swallow. Mr, Wm. Coutts, Bentinck, who has been two years in Souris, Manitoba., came home fora pleasant stay round the old home. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Byers of Toronto, are spending their Christmas holidays with Durham and Hampden friends. Mr, and Mrs. Jno. A. Black and childâ€" ren are spending Xmas and New Year holidays with relatives in Chesley and Parisley. Mr. Jno. Cameron, traveller, is home for the holidays. > Mir. Ferguson Grant, Toronto, is home for the vacation. Mr and Mrs Calder were in Owen Sound on Friday. Mr. J, Murdoch spent Ubristmas at his home in Markdale. Mr and Mrs Frank Livingston, of Guelpb, are guests of Durham friends and relatives during the holidays. Miss Kate McDonald is this week visiting friends in Crawford. Mr. and Mrs., John McKechnie spent Christmas with Hanover friends. Mr John and Miss Margaret McCaul are home for the Christmas holidays. Master Guy Parker, Alvinston, arâ€" rived Saturday to spend UChristmas holidays at Mr. John Cameron‘s. Miss Emma Atkinson, Toronto, is spending Xmas bolidays at her home bere. Mr Wm. Buchan came home Friday from the West, wheft he has been since June. Br. anvd Mrs. Hutton came home Tuesday, after spending Xmas with his brother, lawyer Hutton in Bolton. Mr. Fred Kelly, Upper Canada Bus. Coliege, Toronto, is spending Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ball, Stratford. are at present visiting thelatter‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown. Mr Edwin Allan, of the "News," Torâ€" onto, maude a brief yisit to his home on Christmas. Mr Angus Cameron, Bottineau, N.D., srrived in town Monday on a visit to bis family. Misses Annie and Barbara Watt, Toâ€" ronto, came home last week to spend the Christmas holidays. * Mr. A. J. Kelsey is spending the holâ€" idays at the bome of his uncle, Mr. F. Kelsey. TIMBER FOR SALE. e Hher ce BORN ONTARIO ARC TORONTO aud Ash:... ..... ~:...., ....$10.00 Maple, Birch & Beech......... 12.00 Hemlock..... .... ..... $8.00 to 10.00 Spruce, Cedar, &¢......... ... 10,.00 Prices will be regulated from the abâ€" ove basis according to quality. The DURHAM FURNITURE CO, L im ited All kinds of Logs delivered to the Company‘s yards in Durham for which the following prices will be paid : Soft Elm, Rock Elm, Basswood The candidates presumably are all working hard and there is every likeliâ€" hood o(ga full yote. The issue is unâ€" predictable, Sharp as a center man may have more territory to draw from, but the two extremes, McCannel and Ball. will poll large yotes, McLean has a pretty solid township behind him and Staples is a veteran and widely known. Monday will tell. R. Morice has again we hear been eâ€" lected reeve by acclamation, a high compliment after so many years of serâ€" vice, We know nothing at this writing of the council. Thos. Sullivan. Win. Weir _ Many think the last named will be first, being the only candidate in the largest diviâ€" sion. Same thing here. â€" Reeve and council in by acclamation, a result that will save the Township exreme. for the county must foot the hill. Some think it may prevent a large yvote for the commuissioners, but we ima.gine Benâ€" tinck will take no risks over their popuâ€" lat representative, Duncan McLean,. GLExrELG. The exlpected hus happened here. Reeve McFadden has received another certificate of efficiency and is in by acclamation but there‘s a lively race for the conncil, and its anybody‘s victory. The names as they appear on the ballot are : Geo, E. Arrowsmith, Malcolm Black, Edwin W. Hunt, Michael Kenny, Wm T. Kerney, John A, McMillan, A card from Clerk Allan announces that the old council is elected by acclaâ€" mation, so lucky Egremonters will bave the holiday free from the cares aud the excitement, and the fun of votâ€" ita. Lucky twice over in having an efficient council. To the Electors of South Grey : GENTLEMEXN, k I respectfully request your vote and influence ut the approaching Provincial Election on 25th January, 1905. Should you honor me by elecâ€" ting me as your representative I will faithfully do all I can to promote the best interests of our Riding and the welfare of our Province, by supportâ€" ing only such legislation as I conâ€" ceive to be in the public interest, no matter from what source it comes. Yours very truly, Mr. Bean, a valuable member of the Board for the past two years, has reâ€" signed and Dr Gun is therefore a re presentatiye of the East ward for the next two years. _ Mr. Irwin of the Chronicle has allowed his name to stand against that of Mr. Carson, in the West ward and Mr. Mills is being opâ€" posed by Mr Telford in the North. But for these and the byâ€"Jaw the County would have paid election expenses. Tng Byâ€"Law The Byâ€"law is going to have a troubâ€" led course chiefly from the uncertanity surroundiug it. as to its legality, Some of course question its necessity and co-x-tuinlg if it was to prove a precedent for a like proceeding in the future it is worthy of condemnation. We think however the presentciyic situation calls for its passing, and we bhope its legality may be all right, There should be further discussion of the byâ€"law and of School affairs before the voting. most satisfactory. _ The securing of a 2nd assistant brings with it an extra government grant of $100, suppleâ€" mented by the Couniy to an equal amount. A misunderstanding between the town and Board has been guing on unknowingly to either party in regard to the taxes securad from the portions of Glenelg anud Bentinck which are included in the sectiun. The Board, in making is estimates, 1leckouns on these taxes,â€"about $#70â€"and asks the town for a net amount. The town it appears, then reduces the estimate of the trustees by $70,00, consequently the Board has been out this sum. He claimed that to the School Board beâ€" longed the right to levy on the townâ€" ships, the school section being ulder than the town, in fact the town has been formed trom the schoo! section. A reference was made to the |m(frove- ments lately made at the grounds, Durnar. At the expiration of the Statutory time for withdrawals, Clerk Vollett found that just the six men necessary to form a council were left, so that the council are in by acclamation. Here is Durham Council then for 1905 : Mayor, A. 8. Hunter, Councillors:â€"Geo, Sparling, R. Cochâ€" rane, (only 2 of the ofii‘ Council) Ww. Black. T. Moran, R, McFarlane, Sr., John McGowan. Surely a. capable list and the town will be warranted in looking for good work from thein. Municipal Nominations. Tur Couxty CoxtEst. JOHN McKECHNIE, Liberal Candidate for S. Grey. Continued from page 1. NOTICHE. EarExont. .NORMANBY BexTinck. TRUSTEES. We in JELLY POWDERS....... ..,;.% . ;s»s Al Flavors, per pkg,....... 10c EXTRACTS ;.~1.:.;.%«¢+*v «4124@ i a ki All Flavors, per bottle.... 10c ICINGS.: :.+« 24 $ i as.rua*anis 4 s 13 a% #h Almond, Chocolate, Maple Cream & Pink } per pkg. 10¢ GROUND MIXED SPICE............ per pkg. 10e BAKING POWDER, " 1900 " MRS. A. BURNETT P erfumes, loret ATV Glove and Hdkf Boxe Bill Books, Hand Bags, Violins, â€" Mouth Organs, | Games, . N}{."~"" _ _ Smoker Sets. Pipes, Cigar Case Shaving Sets, Parlor and Hand Lamyg And lots of other novelties. _ Too many goods inention them here. You will have to visit us â€"y Is a reliable name and the goods are just as reliable, You will make no mistake by giving them a trial. "PURE GOLD WE KEEP IN STOCK AFTER LOOKING ALL AROUND TOV the Right Place and knows he can Trticles, Fiancey, Jsefel For those who are expecting somethi:g e with him when you have looked 0 umes. ‘Toilet Articles, _ Hair Brush HOLIDAY GREETINGS AT Galendars now ready. The Right Rlace to buy @hristmas Qrosonts. IMP nhatemns® .. 4 Adtints E, re expecting somethi:g extra this year. _ You will agre when you have looked over our Stock of t Articles, Hair Brushes, Celluloid Cuff Boxes. Boxes, ‘Toilet Sets, Clothes‘ Brushes, Purses, Raws. Select Stationery, | â€" Bibles and Hymn Books H. PARKER‘S. _Jfusic, Qames, &e. s, â€" Games, Crockinole Boards, Flinch Pipes, Cigar Cases, Shavin; Parlor and Hand Lamps, &e., & {Isofal and Ittractive ‘"*| _ _ _Men‘s and Ladies‘ ‘¢/ & Readyâ€"Made Clothing & SSRERCSSFESEEASE In great variety, also Same Goods by thol yard Upper Town, â€"â€" â€"â€" Durham SRRSS ESE L LEA LSEY» Upper Town Dry Goods Store TOWN Santa Claus has discovere : can procure his supplies of Gall and get one. Dry Goods of good quality at reasonable prices, call at the Upâ€" per Town Dry Goods Store and examine our stock. If you wish to procure J. Levine, s and too many prices to you are inyited. Flinch, Pit, &c Shaving Mugs, »4 _ HOOK BALS 4 I have a few Pairs Bals. sizes 1 to 4, | At The Down Town "TOYS :s KX min=â€" ] Be sure to cal) a order your Chris ITt suits And therefore we prase for our brea every desirable FIRST of all, we Flour and othe SECONDLY, we ar THIRDLY, cleanli THIRDL\Y, cieani department of LASTLY, aur pric Give us a call A first â€" class Bread, Cakes always ou hand at R MODEL BAKER\ The Hanover Cons that he has sold n included in his hs he now offers the | 200 Acres |» Norm ner unwel} and de & 8. M NEW LIS!T 5o Acres., 100 Acres offered : 100 Acres ed, hardw good buil orchard and allow Blacksmith The Hanove Properties solo, ance placed deb drawn. Busin GOoOOD R 67 TD The sc ability, in tings, &c. tion work charge : THOS Wishing you all ments of the S ever prepared Custom Work an as neatly, cheap); ning of nc GI ed at reasona sls attractive towi for residence FPEES Has Arrived &. with a Wim.Johaston, Durna H. H.] MISS L. . J ©ppositiof n{)l kinds . 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