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Porcupine Advance, 6 Dec 1912, 1, p. 8

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I8 i The Holling'er Mine has started its own boarding house for the men on the property near the office buildings so that the men now are not com- pelled tom. away from the property for their meals. The I-I-ollinger peo- ple are owners of this mine and' the manager isgoinp: to run it as seems best in his judgment. The Nipissing Stores are taking on a Christmas holiday look and the windows are being most artistically decorated and dressed. Mining Engineer Alex. M. Smith, has returned from a two week’SIbusi- ncss trip to Toronto and other East- ern cities. The Miners Union has opened the Hotel St. Lous, near the station at I‘akeview and will take care of the miners. The Gordon-Davies boarding houses both at Timmins and Schumacher have been closed down on account of the strike. Homer L. Gibson left Wednesday for Toronto, yhere he was called by" wires on business. W. A. Livcrmm‘e, ma'nagor of the Kerr Lake mine at Cobalt was regis- tered at the Hotel Connaught Tues- day. I Attorneys Godfrey and Grover of Toronto are in camp in the interests of the Hollinger mine in cases aris- ing from the strike. Mrs. W. Meek of the Dome mine nc- compnnied by her daughter has left for the South for the winter. I’lnlstead Lindsay. manna-er of the Wettlaufer Mine in South Lorraine has been in camp during the week. F. S. Whitworth of the Nipissing mine returned to Cobalt on Mon- day. Thosfihnw of the Northern Canada Supply Co. is here this wcnk from Cobalt. IAttorney A. U. Slaght of Hailey- bury is in camp looking after the miners during the strike. The Rev. (3. K. Hanfm'd will preaCh in the Golden City Methodist Church next Sabbath morning at 11 am. The rink is being fluoded and thei An error “as committed last. “colt ice will be remix far skating oath in 3‘" "‘9 colun'ns "‘ this Paper when It the week. ,wns stated that i’add) McCor‘mnch had boon arrested for selling liquor n __-_..t 1 at Timmins "1L- '3‘“ to 1' n, 1,--.) H. A. Brown of Cobalt. of the Ca. nadinn General Electric Co., was in camp this week on business. A. C. Brown has removed the Townsite ofllce from the King George to his residence on Main St. Mn. C. B. 2010er and Miss Gor- don gum-nod home last. Sunday. Bid. Haring-53, field man for W. S Edwards has returned to Toronto. A. E. D. Bruce, lonncr Mining Re- condor of this distl‘ifl was in camp over Sunday on his way to Toronto. John McDonald is back in camp after a trip to COM“. Sacrifice, for Evm‘ything Must Go Now! Come in Daily to keep in touch with the Daily Ray Morrow is in Haileybury this Mflfi. L'HBISTIES SElllNG-IJUT SALE Silk Dresses, Low as... ................ $5.75 Dresses, white and all Colors Clearing ............................. . ....... $1.00 Suits, Clearing Low as ......... . ....... $3.95 Coats, “ “ “ .................... $4.75 Dress Skirts “ “ ................... $1.95 500 Shoes and Boots, all going..$1.50 pair 5000 yds. Lovely goods, Clear- ing ............................. 5 and 71-2(: yard Hats. ......... . ............. at Your own Price LOCAL ITEMS C. B. Morgan, manager of the Por- cupine Northen, Porcupine Central and Porcupine Southern. with claims pretty well scattered over the dis- trict, has returned from Toronto, where he has been on business for the past two weeks Carson Hag-gart, monoline operator on the Advance, departed without notice last. Sunday morning towards the warmer climate of the South. It seems too had that hell has been a. bolishod by the ministers so that he might have kept on going. Put your trust in the Lord. Piootor Smith of the Little Pet Mine. has left for New 301‘}: to fur- ther consult his associates about the xe-‘opening of this mine. It is the in- tention of the owners of this proper- ty to start work as soon as the la- bor difficulties are settled. It is reported that twenty-five ex- tra provincial police will 'be brought into camp. So far Chief Caldbick with the excellent men he has here with him haVe been able to keep order. The striking miners have been mak- ing a mrmifestation of strength with- in the past few days and some four hundred strong have been marching to the Dome and back. The strikers were not allowed on the property. Mrs. H. P. Smith of llnileybury arrived in camp this week to make arrangements for a King Cole per- Iormanee but found conditions un- satisfactory for giving' an entertain- ment at a time while the strike was in full performance. 'I‘lie Porcupine Lodge. .-\.l". A.M. meets tonight. Dec. 5th.. at Masonic l-lall. Porcupine. Regular meeting first Thursday of each month. Visit ing hrethem always welcome. Busi- ness. general. initiation and 4th De- grees tonight County Crown Attorney Kissick oh Sudbury arrived in camp Wednesday and will look after the cases at the Tllel men who did the wild shooting at Timmins last Monday. when four mm were shot. Donald A. Proud. recently'ol the :Hotel Connaught. has accepted a Emnition at the Dome mine. I". A. iKenning will continue with the hotrl :company as manager. ‘~-~4 Jack MM'Inren of Ottawa and Co- balt and Wilbur Sullivan of the Stay- ”lain Grocery House were in camp during the early part of the week. i Charles Richardson. after a visit to the Home Lake Mine and other iptoperties in which he is interested ‘Lreturned to Toronto the early part of ! the week. Barrister E. A. (lawn of Toronto is in camp looking that the legal gl- lairs ol the Hollinger mine. The shaft at the North [lune has dewatemd and a force of men start- ed to work. Ernest and Harry Holland of Our *3 arrived in camp (be early part. of the week. An error was committed last week Costumes mayhe secured lv’ orders at the Progress Cloi/ There will be refreshment! music- and a flash light I be taken by Tomkinson. In the face of the fact that a law abiding strike is on there is to be some merry making during Christ- mas week. On Christmas night, Dec. 25th, there is to he a Masquerade Prize Ball given at the Miner’s Un- ion Hall, which is to rank first in all entertainments given in this line in South Porcupine. Wm. Earl and T. lknnett are in charge of the arrange- ments. A large number of prizes will be given and exhibited in the win- dow of the Carr Hardware after Dec. 15th. REV. GEORGE K. BAMFORD, PASTOR. Divine sermices as follows :â€" Sunday. “ccenlber 81h, 1919. 11 a.'1n.â€"â€".\Iorning service conducted by the Rev. 11. S. Lovcring. Sub- ject “Dependence upon God”. 7 p.m.â€"â€"Evening service conducted by the Rev. (i. K. Bamford. Sub- ject, “The New Fashionj" All seats free. Everybody invited to attend and madc’wclcome at all our services. Sabbath Sunday School will meet at half past two. Graded classes. Mr. G. Henry, Superintendent. Masquerade Ball Christmas Night SOUTH PORCUPINE PRESBY- TERlaAN CHURCH. Work on the McIntyre Mill is being rushed as fast as possible and it is hoped that it will be running early next year as planned by the manage- ment. ' Miss Ada 'I‘ripp of Cobalt receivesl .the highest number of votes in the Nugget contest just closed. In South Porcupine Miss Elizabeth Swalwell‘ was first with 367,330 votes and Miss, Eldie Tremblay had 337,000. Miss! Swalwell wins the college course and. Miss Tremblay gets the 'trip to Ber- muda. Miss Ethel Boyce of Hailey- bury, who is a sister of Charley Boy- ce of the King George Hotel wins the $180 Victrola as well as the special prize of 'a $25 gold watch. The Right Rev. Bishop Anderson, Bishop of the Diocese of Moosonce will pay a visit to this district on Sunday next. Dec. 8th. He will be the preacher at the following services of the English Church. Timminsâ€" 10.30 mm. Golden Cityâ€"3 p.m. and South Porcupine at T p.m. The sa- cred rite of confirmation will be ad« ministered at the evening service at South Porcupine. A cordial invita- tion is extended to all. Mrs. J. W. Miller of Haileybary. well-known among many friends in the Porcupine camp was taken sick at her home last week suflerting from an attack of appendicitis. Physici- ans were brought from Toronto. who decided that an operation was not necessary at the present time. but Would have to he performed later Mrs. Miller is resting easy at the pro sent time with no immediate danger. onto. A pair ol "Starr" Hockey Skates double endors, will: puck stop. gunro nnted xtrong and rigid. given away free to any boy or girl who will sell 30 sets of our llenmliul Xmas Post Cards at 10 cents a set. Send us your name and we will send you the ennds to sell. When sold send us the money and we will send you the Skates with all charges prepaid. HO- MER-WARREN (‘().. Dept. 168. 'I‘or- At the ”antic Theatre they are giving the people a! South Porcupine u: extn good program. Amutenr’s contest on Fridays. Cash prices are given with a donation of $2.60 to the harem of the whool library. They are showing an excellent run 0! Mo- tion “Mums with new ones every night. A Beautiful French Dressed Doll 15 inches tall. real eyelashes and eyes that open and shut. rival free to any girl who will sell 30 sets of Xmas Cards at 10 cents a set. Send us your name and we will send you the cards to sell. When sold and us the money and we will send you the,doll with all chums prepaid. HOMER- WARREX (1).. Dept. 168, Toronto. Nap. Servais. proprietor of the Elite Barber Shop. has opened a pool room. next door to his shop on Bruce. Avenue. Baseball pocketabilliards has been added to the attractions of the place. The game can be played on any pocket-billiard table. Valuable prizes are given in eVery series of twelVe sheets. . Bloor Avenue. THE Mayor Wilson came very near get- ting what was not coming to him during the mix-up and shooting by line of the Ihiel constables Shaved sliun Against His Breast and Pulled the Irlgger unnnuw Bill Hill N 1p1ss111g Stores, Ltd. N 1p1ss111g Stores, Ltd his. iijhe Big Clothing and Shoe House MMflfl WIlSfll The Big Clothing and Shoe House For anything in Gents’ Furnishings Boots, Shoes, etc. The detective was knock down and held util the police put e man under arrest. It was a nar w call and shows what men with a un will do under press of excitement. the Thoil constables on Is; Monday. A pumping away into the crowd as 't as he could pull the trimmer whe Mr. Wil- son grabbed him and turn him a- round from shooting into crowd. The fellow turned and pi ed the gun into his stomach and lled the trigger, but fortunately it 3 empty of loaded shells and the clic did no harm instead of possible de li. One of the detectives w The timbor on South bolt of 104 10, Con. 6 Tisdnle Township (16‘. acres). Timber is mostly pine oi good quality. bduu me. and v sam. For further information ad: dress. Wanted, by middle of Decanbo! moral servant. must be able bod: plain cooking. Write Box 838. Soutl Porcupine, or for information an ply Porcupine Advance. TIMBER FOR SALE. WANTED. Box 40. Fergus. ol-

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