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LBORNE, PFB. 26tb, 1903. Saturduy r of Peterboro --Bazaar in Meth. S. S. Hall Feb. 27 --Miss Haynes of Cobourfi, is visiting bersister, Mrs. H. Colton. --Miss Blair of Norham is the guest of Mr. ana Mrs. W. H. Thompson, --In another column Mrs. Robert Snetsingeris advertising for a good general servant. --Mr. E. J. Co and Sunday with f and Peterboro- --Mr. Stone and are guests at the home of their uncle Mr. W. A. Thompson. --Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Simmons and Miss Simmons left on Wednesday for a trip to the Bermudas. Mr. and Mrs. Carr and daughter, of Morganston aie guests at the home of Mr. W. A. Thompson. --The Ladies Aid of the Colbor: Meth. Ch. will bold their bazzar t 27th of February. Captain H. Gasey and Mrs. Casey from Leithbridge, N. W. T. are visit-iting friends iu this section. --Miss Myrtle Dsvey entertained a number of her friends at her home on Tuesday evening last. A very cnjov- --Mr. Garnet Flynn, Maple Beach, Lakeport has secured a position as Billing Clerk in the office of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Fort William. --Mr. J. C. Field ex M. P. P. of Cobourg passed away on Thursday last in the 81st year of his age. He was among the oldest residents of that town and for many years was a prominent figure in religious, business and political circles. --On Monday last Mr. L. Insley and family who have been spending the winter with their friends in this section returned to their home in Portage La Prairie. Mr. Insley took a car load of Clydesdale mares and a thoroughbred short horn cow with --The con tracts for various supplies to the different departments under the control of the counties, were awarded last week. The tender for meat, vegetables, etc.pwere awarded to Mr. J. T. Webster; the groceries, etc.. to Mr. Wm. Burnet; and coal oil to John Collins. --Mr. Ben Mallory who resides near Gohourg recently met with a serious accident. While turning into a ditch his rioys-as tipsct; ,ntl a barrel ot sugar in the rig was thrown on top of him with such force as to break three of his ribs, one of which penetrated the lung. No serious results are anticipated --A despatch fiom Newtonville says that the farmers of that vioinity held a meeting there on Monday for the purpose of engaging hired help for the coming season. It was suggested to send a man to Montreal to meet the incoming immigrants and persuade about twenty of them to get off at Newcastle station. --Mr. Ira Edwards has purchased the brick residence recently offered for sale by Mr. A. M. Vandusen. The house has only been erected a few years, and an acre of land with drive barn etc. is included in the premises. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are furnishing the house and will take up their dence there in the coui se of a few days. --The Board of Health of the Village of Hastings has decided to close the school for an indefinate period. This is done on account of the scarlet fever epidemic in nearly every section surrounding Hastings. One family in Hastings is affected by the dsease, but being quarantined in proper time is not considerd dangerous. The schools will not likely be closed for more than one or two weeks. --It is announced that proceedings to expiopriate the Toll Roads will be taken as early as practicable this year At the Dec pointing Judg y-law Benso pr. cipal r for --Lent began Feb. 25th and ends April 11th. --Go to China Hall and get a bargain iu boots aud shoes. --The new Winnipeg city directory, just issued, estimates the population at 63,560. --Mr. Joe- Vassaw will purchase any number of hens delivered alive at his store in Castleton. --H. Gale, editor Enterprise, is issuer of marriage licenses for thecounty of Northumberland. --Tho .three Dominion bye-elections which were held on Tuesday last re suited in the Liberals winning two and the Conservatives one. --In another column Mr. L. W. R. Terry is offering for sale a quantity of corn stalks in field at Salem and also a ton of hay. --Messrs W. Barton & son have just completed a niee order of heavy harness for Souris, Manitoba and also another order to go to Wooler. --The Mail and Empire of Wednesday contains a fac-simile of the first newspaper printed at sea from despatches from Marconi wireless tele-graphy. --In another column Mr. J. E. Vassaw announces that he has a fine stock of groceries, provisions, fresh and cured meats etc. which he is offering --At the anual metting of the Tren Waterway Association at Pererbort a resolution was passed urging the government to immediately complete Trent Canal. --The jury assizes will open at Ci bourg on April 20th before Chief Jus-tice Falconbridge, and the non-Jury assizes will open on May 28th before Chancellor Boyd. --The Ladies Aid of the Colborne Meth. Church will hold their bazaar in the S. S. Hall Feb. 27th. Refreshments served from 5 to 8 o'clock, to those who desire the same. Some members of the veterans association threaten legal proceedings to compel the Cobourg council to give a grant of $200 to assist them in locating their land in New Ontario. --Rem.mber the bazaar in the S. S. Hall Feb. 27th. There will be for sale, articles too numerous to mention, at very reasonable prices. All made welcome whether you wish to purchase any article or not. --The Cobourg Post says that already a number of the summer cottages have been secured by American from tho Southern States for next season. From present appearances the demand for cottages will be greater than ever before. --The Schooner Annie Falconer, now lying at this port, has been sold by Messrs, Rooney & Plunkett Capt. Ackerman, of Picton. We derstand that the late oivners of the Falconer propose to purchase a larger schooner.--Cobourg Post --Mrs. James Gorman has a number of household articles which she would dispose of at private sale. Including a kitchen range, extension and four leaf table, bedroem suite and rugi. Any person desiring to purchase any of the above may see them at her rooms any day from 2 to 4 P. M. --Another wreck took place on the G. T. R. near Whitby on Thursday last, delaying the mails about an hour and a half. Happily no one was killed. The accident was caused by tho fast morning express, which was several hours late, running off the track near a big curve in the road at Whitby. --The Enterprise will be sent to any address for one year and the Montreal Star during the coming session of the House of Common. •> all subscribers.paying in advance for the low price of $1.30 for both papers. This is a splendid offer as the Daily Star in addition to the news of the world gives a full report of the pro-edings in Parliament. Both papers 11 be sent to new subscribers for the balance of year and during the i, respectively, for one dollar BALTIMORE. Miss Laura Allen, Peterboro, is a guest at the parsonage. "iss Jennie Haig, Toronto,is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. D. Haig, id other relatives. Master Burton Drope. who is attending C. C.I, was the guest of Master Herbert Paton over the weekend. rs. H. Rosevear, Bethesada, was here last week spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira iss M. Allen, Cobourg. visited her in. Mrs. J. W. Rowcliffe for a few days last week, while Mr. Roffcliff as away on business to Toronto. Rev. R. F. Hunter and Rev. Mr. McDonald, Keene, exchanged pulpits last Sabbath. Mr. McDonald is a first-class ,ker and his discourse was greatly appreciated, The Ladies Auxilliary of the Methodist church gave an "At Home" in parsonage on Thursday night of last week. Owing to the inclement weather of the preceding; Sunday the "At Home" was not very weil announced in the neighborhood and so the attendance was smaller thau usual. But the house was comfortably filled. A very interesting program was rendered. I Mr. Marshiter left here on Thtirsday to return to i ngland and we hope he will carry with him as pleasent memories of Baltimore as Baltimore will retain of him. During his sojourn of some months in our midst Mr. Mashit-er has won the esteem of the community not only by his honorable dealing as a business man but by his geniality Baltimore wishes him bon voyage and should he ever return will give him cordial greeting.--World. Astonishing Reductions IN PRICES All Over the Store THIS is the time of year we have decided on to 1 clear our shelves and counters of all surplus goods and every article mentioned below is under-priced regardless of cost or value. AH the left overs of the best grades of merchandise throughout the store are included in this list. There was never a time when you could get such good value for your money--never! Here are a few specials which tell their own story : Choice Groceries, Fresh Meats. For Choice Groceries and Provisions call on jos. e. vassaw, Castleton. His stock is well assorted, new and fresh. His teas are the finest in the world. Oysters in bulk or by the glass. Canned goods, etc. Fresh and cured meats and fish always in stock. Prices Right. 2 Ladies' Astrachan coats regular $30.00 for $20.00. 1 " " " " 22.00 for 15.00. 1 " Australian beaver coat " 30,00 for 20.00. 1 Grey lamb caperine, regular 18.00 for 12.00. 1 Electric seal caperine " 8.00 for' 5.00. 1 Black oppossum caperine, regular 8.00 for 5.00. Alaska sable ruffs regular - 8.00 for 5.00. Men's wool socks regular 15c and 20c for 10c. Men's pea jackets regular $4.00 for - 2.50. Boy's pea jacket regular 3.50 for - - 2.25. Extra large grey robes regular 8.00 and 9.00 for 6.00. Heavy wool lined horse blankets reg. 1.50 for 1.00. Men's wool-lined, Manitoba overshoes 3 fasteners regular 2.75 for 2.00. 1 case women's rubbers (seconds) special 30c a pair. Women's felt slippers, regular, 30c for - 20c. J.E.VASSAW CASTLETON, - ONT. arbitrator in regard to this m'ati the Cobourg and Grafton road aud the Cobourg and Port Hope road. Angus McMurchy, Esq. of Toronto, was appointed arbitrator for the Toll Road Company and they agreed upon Judge Fralick of Belleville as third arbitrator. Owing to the difficulty of arranging an earlier date convenient tor all parties concerned, it has been arranged that the taking of evidence shall not begin until the latter half of June. As to the Cobourg and Baltimore road, Mr. Row : aibitr., Mr : farm for sale or to rent 118 acres, township of Haldimand, 80 acres cultivated, frame house, barn and shed, good orchard, easy terms, particulars apply to G. P. McKAY, 28 Wellington St. East, Tor.nto. SYSTEM SPECIAL COLONIST One-way excursion fares from Colborne to Billings, Montana $36.10 Colorado Springs ^ Denver, Helena, | Butte, Odgen, y 41,10 Salt Lake City, -| and Pueblo. J Spokane, Wash. - 41.60 Vancouver, Ross-) land, Portland, V 41.10 Seattle. ) Los Angeles and ) 46 jq San Francisco j Pioportionately low rates to other points. Tickets on sale daily until April SOtb, 1903. For tickets and information apply to G. Merriman, Station Agent. Ladies' short length jackets, suitable for spring wear, made of fine quality beaver, lined with roman satin, silk and satin. Regular $9, $10, $12 and $13. Special, $4.95. Scougale Bros., COLBORNE, - ONTARIO. China Hall Up-to-Date. A great clearing sale of BootslShoes Having bought Mr. Gorman's boot and shoe stock at a rate on the dollar, we offer the entire stock at a sacrifice. The stock is new and up-to-date and if you need any thing in the boot and shoe line it will pay you to buy now. Come and get a Bargain. Mrs. A. S. Hinds Corner IPnlhornPI Coyle Store JMg?™! SKck BORN. GrBEKR.--In Cramabe on Wednesday Feb. 18th, the wife of Col. F. B. C. Greer of a daughter. MARRIED. Usborne--Swain -On the 18th inst. the Rev S. G- Rorke, Mr. Wm. Us-burne to Miss Maud Swain both of Cramahe. SCORS OF USES While Dr. Chase's Ointment is best Colborne Harness Shop. Has now in stock a fine line of goods suitable for the spring trade. Single And Double Harness manufactured -from the best material that can be procured. Collars and Sweat Pads in great variety. A frill line of Whips, Rugs, etc. Special attention is given to all kinds of REPAIRING. Customers would confer a favor by bringing in their repairs as early as possible. W. BARTON & SON. Colborne, - - Ontario Take a Light THAT AMOUNTS TO SOMETHING and you can see your way about the barn yard or cellar in the darkest night. Our lanterns will not blow out in the windiest weather and give a light equal to electricity. G. A. Outram & Co. Opp. Victoria Park, CoJborne, WALL PAPER We have just received part of our spring wall papers. All the latest and newest designs. See our goods and get our prices before buying. SPECIALS. Heinz pickles in bulk and by the bottle, also catsup, chow chow, pork and beans, etc. Salmon trout, Labrador herring and other fish always on hand. W. S. DOYLE, colborne, - ontario.