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Td E&E IVLiLit_w. (o be d NCO N rey! hines, Etc. ish CnnRnIe CO. & CASH i KX ON . rade to Yehicles Poison CuUustom Durnam «+ Best Cuill he Ma Phe ww * & common at the recent picnics in the park as to the excellent opportunities to make an attractive spet of it, though all admit it means work. . We arenot postâ€" ed as to how the work already done was inaugurated but think a ready response world be given to an invitation from the Park Commissioners to bave one day at least each year spent by willing workers there in making improvements according to some well considered plan drawn up by competent engineers or landscape gardeners. The removal of some olp:hv jams. the leveling of some patches in the bush, for such games as croquet, quoits, bowls, etc. the erection of permanent fixturesfor lanch arrangeâ€" ments, making a straight away course for short races by the childven, provisâ€" ion for boating, making woodland paths, etc. ;re hae few vgzls in which energy might expen profitably wn m % g and pleasontly, and make * Snugeen Purk" with its poetic name a thing of beauty and a jov forever" to the resiâ€" de.ats of our town and vicizity. h Lostâ€"A cow bell. The finder wiil please return to Mrs. Ed. Lauder. Miss Blanche Hunter_ returned home from Southampton on Monday last. Miss Florence Vair left last week to visit friends in Galt, Brantford, Hamâ€" ilton, and Toronto. Miss Stephens of Toronto is yisiting Miss Russell. M cL_OSAL AND GENERAL. 1 with ; the â€" Me al th a W marks were nics in the rtunities to . though all swung Tl The 'ly joyable time may be expected. i Mr. Thos Nichol took advantage of the C. P. R. excursion and left for Manitoba Tuesday morning. _ It is needâ€" less to say that Tom will be much rmissed as he has :xl‘.vne's figured prominently ly in every good cause, we take pleasure in wishing him success. Mrs. M. Reilly, weare pleased to state is recovering from an attack which conâ€" fined her to bed for a few days. The Presbyterian S. S. Picnic is to take place next Wednesday in McLeod‘s bush. The children are looking forward with delight to their annual day‘s outâ€" ing. Messrs. J. D. and David Brown left for an extended "wheel" by way of Muskoka®last week. As the! are expert bikers, fshers, hunters and all around sportsmen they will no doubt have an enjoyable time. Mr. Richard Waters also of the D. R., left Tuesday to take charge of a mission station somewhere in lfuuiwlm. Mr. Waters is entering the Methoaist Minâ€" istry. weinae Miss Charlotte McLeod and Mr. and Mrs. Davis, of the Queen City are at present brightening the home ofâ€"Mr. Neil .\IcLeotg on the Gravel. H M f1 All t LOCAL AND GENERAL. D W 1 very en siling rning home The thunderstorm of Friday night last was the first really effective shower our parched and thirsty land has receivâ€" ed since early spring. f Fields of grain as good as those of former years may be seen here, despite the cry of*utter failure of crops aud hard times. o Mr. and Mrs. Glenelg spent Kechnie. Mr. Hay, of Galt, accompanied by two friends, spent some days rusticating here at.the Rocky. Mr. A. McKinnon, of Priceville, acâ€" companied by H. McLean spent Sunâ€" day at his home here,. Rev. Mr. Harkness, missionary to Japan preached to a very large congreâ€" gation hore on Sunday last. It was an interesting and earnest discourse. we are certain, th hearts left behind. We are much pleased to learn that Mr. Philip McKechnie, who has been attendâ€" ing the 0. S. 0. I. has been successful in passing his Primary examination. We regret to learn that Mr. James Watson is at present laid up with sickâ€" ness. Mowever we hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Mr. Arch,. McLe morning last for Archie will be great This week all over Ontario hundreds, yes, we suppose thousands, are lea ving for the North West to assist themselyes while assisting the western farmer to remove the splendid crops he is blessed with. â€" From our own town on Tuesday morning a large number went off. And from other points we hear of the same movement, all taking advantage, of course, ot C. P. R. exâ€" eursion rates.. Mr. R. McFarlane, the C. P. R. agent here was busy Monday disposing of tickets, to most of the follâ€" owing list. The Railway harvest at NORTH WEST HARVEST Young Men on Th H ean left on Tues Holland, Manit itly missed by all ere will be some Firth and family, of unday with J. Mcâ€" 0 l4 M ov naprata will ind We o Our burg bas always been noted for being "*up to the times." The‘latest move in this direction bas been the organization of a Ladies‘ Baseball club, They have already bad some stirring practice and exhibit some really clever playing. All they now lack is asuitable coestume. _ It would be exciting, though not surprising to see them out‘ for practice in bloomers some eve. They would then be truly up to date. Mrs. F. Lenahan, is at present on the sick list,. We hope she will have a speedy recovery. Mr. Geoige Bailey, who left this part ten years since and nas smce been in the States, returned last week and is Alex. McIntosh, Jr., is at present en gaged thrashing in the vicinity of Ches lev. We were pleased to notice Mr. Hector McKechnie‘s name among the successâ€" ful students for a Primary Certificate at London Collegiate institute. Conâ€" gratulations. ' Domine R. M. Watt, spent last week with friends in the vicmnity of Chatsâ€" worth. Mr. John Duggan, whose sight is fast failing him is at present with friends in the vicinity of Guelph and is undergoing treatment by a physician of that city. _ Mrs. Honess and her son, Harry, spent Sunday with friends in the vicinity of Crawford. visiting vicinity We were much pleased tomeet this week with Mr. Jas. Hastie, Jr. who reâ€" turned from Rainy River District last week after two weeks spent prospecting in that now much talked of county. Mr. Hastie in company with Mr. W. J. Mcâ€" Fadden left about 3 weeks ago, making the distance from ‘Foronto to Fort Francis in 80 hours. _ He describes Rat Portage as being in a thriving condition and likely to thrive, though having no backbone of arable land to fall back upâ€" on. It is at present the headquarters from whence the supplies for the Fort Francis county is sent out and from openming to close of navigation, it is a centre of busy life, â€" Its great industries are the fisheries, the saw mills, and the Lake of the Woods Milling Company with a capacity of 2000 barrels of flour st at the Owen Sound r Merchant Lefter, of B inday with his broth rry Hunt, of this villa We are are pleased his many friends of this RAINY RIVER auing m the water Hxrant Drexase RetosvED Is 30 Mixute â€"Dr. Agnew‘s Cure for the Heart gives perâ€" fect reliefin all caser Organic or Sympathetic Heart Diseasa in 30 minutes aud spredily effects a cure. It is a pocrless remedy for Palpitation, Sbhortnoxa of Breath,, Smotherâ€" ing Spells, Pain in Left Side and all sym 9= toms of a Disexsed Heart. ‘One dose convinâ€" ces. Sold by McFarlane & Co. > Fraserâ€"Bvyeâ€"That foregoing report be adopted and that councillor Hunter is hereby instructed to open ditch at lot 21, con. 9. on condition that Mr. Mcâ€" Milian assist, also the outlet from lot 28 con. 9 on Proton townline. and the Reeve meet the Reeve of Arthur for work rocommended on townlineâ€"Carâ€" ried. FarXM Fror SaLe or To REXNT.â€"Lot 12, Con. 7. Glenelg. Apply to C. McArâ€" thur, Durham. y Park lot No. 2. at presént occupied by the Rev. Chas: Cameron is for «ale, This is a very desirable location for a retived fariner.â€" Apply to ed Byoeâ€"Swanastonâ€"That foregoing reâ€" port be rdopted and order eranted, and they receive $2 each for their services â€"Carried, Resolved that the following accounts be paid : D. Sims, gravel $5; J. Philps, do $3; J. McDonald, do $4; A. Moogk, do $1.86; R. Morrison, do $295; H. Donald, do $4.56; Mrs. Cooley, do 86; W. Kirkness, gravel and timber $4.58; J. Hornsby, gravel $2.50: J. Calvert, do $3.33; D. Ferguson, timber $5; W. Horshurgh, grayel $1.86. Byeâ€"Swanstonâ€"That we now adâ€" journ to meet on Friday, Sept. 6th to levy the rates and receive applications for collectors. School Trusnees are reâ€" quired to bave their estimates in before that dateâ€"Carried. If you do the important quesâ€" & tion isâ€"DO0 ThEY FIT? Proâ€" bably not. Now do you know you are ruining your eyes every day? A poor pair of glasses work the same on one‘s eyes as slow poisou on the buman body, that is, they are sure to destroy. Now, if you will call and see me, I will guarantee to fit you with a pair of glasses that will be rightâ€"and the price also will please youâ€"If you are troubled in anyway whatever with your eyes, I should be pleased to see you. 90 YQU___... WEAR GLASSES"? W, A. Fraser and ( _ oversee . constru Sdee renorted wot PROF. CHAMBERLAIN 87 King Sn I EYI D. ALLAXN, Clerk CIA L1ST J. P. TELFORD Ont tion. For a Set of Team, Single, Double Driving or Plough Harness in all kinds of mounting and style, or for Sweat Pads, Whigs, Blankets, Bells, Curry Combs, and anything in the way of horse furnishing call and inspect my complete stock. Single Harness from $12.00 up. Upon proper Certification passengers will be returned to starting point on payment of $18.00. Of good quality Moosejaw ) y Estevan ° }o Saltcoats / * Laborerg‘ Excursions AUC. 18 @20 Is p1€ sCANADIAN $ { se 9 Of good quality in large QUaNULCS 10 Sale at > The Rocky Saugeen Mill. A. FERGUSON. enecsee ea 8se0ecee0eep SHINGLES! th DURING THIS NE3 BA MSAY The public realize that wkhen we advertise an art vertise. In spite of the dull times we have been kept wait on all our customers. . People always like to co" where there‘s a Crowd there must be Bargains to a To all Points West of Winnipeg to Great Summer Clearing Sale. "NOTEINC SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS® CasHx ror HipEs AxD TaALLOW T THOMAS SMITH. . STEVENSON "E" Je Sig Cedar Shindglss VOOL Tom SsaAL_Z. @rc Has been proved to us over again since we started our We haven‘t time to mention par hatever you buy from us during : re BRH lanksts, no mC Keep the Ball a Rolling nKC ICAL O & k 2L3 large quantities f tRers 2l AN OLD PREVERB " Cut Throat" Prices $1 0 1C m4l XT MONTH and in order to do so we will continue offering goods at €r. tte 11 UPPER TOWN, DURHAM : At Parker‘s Drug Store. r us but we wa Insect Powder, Heliebore, Fly Poison Pads and Sticky Fly Paper & AT PARKERS. â€" Turnip Seed, Fodde Texan Fly Dressing OLD Fl B 4 Valise or Satchel give us a call. Come to us with wants ard we will try and supply them. s well assorted Land Plaster for Turnips, ure Paris Gresen ell assorted. Also our HATS, TIES, SHIRTS and BEOOTS, In fact all Mexn‘s Fuarnishings are to hand. Givo Us a Call in Ready to Wear Clothing Japan Tea in Potato Bug Killer â€"_â€" ParkKRe: good line cf T For Ordered Clothing : MORLOC irly anything this week but you can be sure ale we will save you good money on it. Druccist & Seedsman, Durham. the room x: Ir YoU WaAaNnt oOIIT IC S oOocIL $1.00 for 100 ibs. Turnips, Corn, Potatoes, vegetables, e. Bags of 185 & 200. Ibs. » »r Corn, Millet, Hungarian & Buckwheat : article, we always carry out what weadâ€" cept so busy that we haven‘t been able to come where there‘s a Crowd, because to attract them there. We are going to TslA Tweeds at very low prices, starting at 25¢ per yard. C. L. CRANT. AT PARKER‘S. AT PARKERS. . AT PARKERS. â€" We Waunt Your Trade than we want the goods. h d L "4 2 P uit <BC