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We’ve Got a Cure for the Dull Days. Business with us this summer has been remarkably good. But how often do we hear the cry that busi- ness is dull at this season of the year. Not so with us. We haven’t time to think of dull days. Would you like to know the secret of it '9 If so just step into our store, look around, price the goods, and if the dull days don’t fly away from you we will lose the prescription. DURHAM. ONT. William Quinn arrived home from Winnipg last week. He went there on business. Geo. Hoy accompanied by his moth- er, visited friends here one evening last. week. George is always a wel come visitor especially with one. Some of the fall wheat which was sowed early is quite green. Miss Maggie Craig, of Sullivan, spent aweek with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Quinn, here. The ’high winds of late have been playing havoc with the apple crop. A few in this part are looking for- ward to the Durham Exhibition with a. view to making a few exhibits. Miss May McCormeck accompanied by her cousin, Miss Flora. Stewart, left for Rochester last Tuesday morn- ing. Success, girls. A few have gone to Toronto to be present at the Exhibition and get a. look at the Black Watch Band and enjoy their high class music. This week, if favorable, will see the finish of harvest. Lambs are being picked up rapidly by the buyers. About 4% cents being the limit of the price paid. A young man from Aberdeen has " Ben” up visiting at Mull Corners. Mr. Wm. T. Patterson left for the West last Tuesday for the harvest and to see the country. \Vm. L. Reid, who is engaged in a piano factory in New York, visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reid. He is looking well. John Derby, of Guelph, visited his sister, Mrs. Robert Henry, and other friends around the Corners. Miss Jane Reid, of London. accom- panied by Miss Bailey, of Toronto, are visiting at. the farmer’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reid. Miss Agnes Hdnter accompanied by Miss Gilmore, of Hampden, left. on Friday to take in the Exhibition in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Clark. of Varney, visited friends around the Corner the end of the week. Miss Lizzie Hargrave of Glenmont, visited her cousin, Mrs. James M. Allan the end 01 last week. Miss Bunst-on. of the 16th con. was the guest of Misses Mary and Bella Patterson one day last week. Miss Sarah Matthews is under the weather at present but we hope soon to see her around again. Mrs. George Hargrave, of Swinton Park, accompanied by Miss Maggie Huston. visited her daughter, Mrs. James M. Allan, recently. Mrs. Robert Hastie. of Traverston, visited her sisters Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. S. Patterson and other friends around the Corners. What sadness and gloom was cast gover our neighborhood last Monday lwhen news reached us of the death .of Miss Bella Ferguson. Miss Fer- l guson has for some time been troubled with her head when last Sunday she was taken seriously ill and taken to the Hospital in Hamilton whe1e she 1 has been living. On examination it was found she had abcess on the brain which burst causing death in. stantly We extend to sorrowing i ones our deepest sympathy We saw by the Corner Concerns a week ago that nothing would tackle the Varney football team unless it were a load of cow boys from the Separator Factory in Durham, but we beg leave to contradict that state ment as Dromore team were willing and wanted them to play a return match, but they refused. Why was it? Yes, we quite agree with you had not something happened to at- tract attention Varney would not have scored. How kind of Provi- dence to lend a helping hand. as she mostly does to the needy. W. J. Cook leaves on Wednesday for the Big Fair in Toronto. He has well earned the holiday Miss Stella Jack is paying a visit to Mt. Forest this week. H. Ridley, of Ceylon, was a guest of W. L. Falkingham at the Falls the first of the week. Mr. John Ryan of the Gth has in- vested in an Oxford Cream separator. By the way. Mrs. R. has alwavs had the reputation of being one of our best butter makers. Sorry to report Mr. M. J. Davis on the sick list from inflammation of the right lung. He is pulling around all 0. K., but we miss the active figure and the cheery voice on the other side of the line fence. M. J. is an A. 1. neighbor and we hope to soon see him out again. Misses P. Wolfe and A. Scott were the guests of Mrs. Thos. Jack one day last week. my. .Iâ€"v a 7when cvétriéth the farmer’s slack time? " When he’s planted under the sod ” tnawered a “gown. The farmers around here had beef galore. last week. as Mr. John Mc- Nally’s beast weighed 464 pounds. A half share keeps a newly wedded pair busy with their jaw-bones. The rush of harvest is barely o’er when in rushes the steam-thresher, and then the poor. weery-limbed far- mer has got to gusty faster than ever Mull Corners. Henrys Corners. â€"’ a.“ ‘.".'â€"" Traverston. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thompson met‘ with sudden berevement on Tuesday evening of last week by the death of their little tive month’s old son. _Ivan. after but a few hours illness. Being their only son and an exceptionally fine child for his age the devoted parents feel keenly their loss The little coffin was literally covered with floral tributes from many friends 1 l who Sincerely sympathized with Mr. 1 ‘and Mrs. Thompson in their trial. Mr. Wm. Hooper and Wm. Strain, old residents of this place who now reside under the Stars and Stripes, were highly pleased while recently visiting here with the improvements 1 and evidences of prosperity in Arte- mesia township. Numerous fine brick residences they observed had taken the place of the old log houses and instead of the 10g barns large frame structures on stone basements were to be seen; neat wire fences lhad in many cases taken the place of old rail fence and stumps had? largely disappeared from the now} well tilled fields whom once the old 1 “drag” was used for a harrow and‘ the back-wearying scythe and cradle was made do that which is now speedily and comfortably done with horses and modern machinery. The well stocked farms, beautiful covered carriages driven by our farmers when out on pleasure and the happy con- dition of the people were all matters of pleasing comment. During our interview the names of many former residents of this locality who have passed away were recalled by our visitors Mr. Strain being able to name for us about fifty who have died during the few years of his absence. Mrs. Rev. J. C. Wilson. of New- castle, who is visiting her son here gave a very interesting Missionary address in the Methodist church on Sunday evening last. Mrs. Wilson is a fluent speaker and dealt with her subject in an earnest and expressive manner. As heretofore noted by us, union evengelistic services will commence here on Sabbath next when Evange- liSt Benton Wlll preach in the Presby- terian church at 11 a. m. and in the Methodist church at 7 p. m. The united choirs will lead the service of praise Mr. Ranton we are informed is a good singer and an original and powerful preacher greatly blessed in the work to which he has devoted his life. Mr. M. K. Richardson visited our public school an Friday afternoon last and favoured the pupils of the senior form with an interesting ad- dress on his recent trip to Halifax. We xeceived last. week from a friend aeample of the rusted wheat from Souris. Man. and judging from the head we examined the sample in the section will be poor and the yleld very light. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart of the East back line have for some time with the aid of their physician been doing all in their power for the re- covery of their second son Jimmie, 7 years of age. who has been suffering with spinal trouble. Last week Mr. Stewart took the little fellow to T0- toronto to a Specialist who pronounc- ed the trouble of tubercular nature and we regret to learn gave the anxious parents but little encourage- ment for his recovery. Mr. Archie Boyd east of the village owns a fine Span of well matched bay colts. his own raising, and having treated himself to new double har- ness and top buggy his driving OUtfit is now one of the ueatest coming into town. . r. Harry Stewart of whom we shall soon have something more in- teresting to say than that he has giVen up cheesemaking for farming purchasedahorse while on a visit home last week and left on Friday for a drive of 90 miles to Avontou, Perth County, where he has located. Mr. W. J. Caswell, Toronto line, has added a fine new Ne'wcombe piano LJ lhu furnishing of his house. ~.\l rs. Joy entertained a number of friends at a five o’clock tea on Friday laetm honor of her daughter Mrs. J. E. Fawcett, of Norway. Mr. Geo. Stuart and bride of Kim- berly, are moving to town to occupy the residence vacated by Mr. and M rs. John Sheppard. who leave this week for Toronto Junction. Between ten and eleven o’clock on Thursday night last an explosion took place at the Flesherton Hotel which was heard over town and had a start- ling effect on some who had pillowed their heads for the night. Upon in- vestigation a piece of smoking fuse was discovered between the hotel and the shed. but no damage had been done by the eXplosion which is believed to have been fired as a prank on the inmates of the hostelry, The culprit is yet unknown. Mr.Herb Smith. and Mr. \V. L. Wright are bath laid up this week with Malaria fever. Mrs. Rev. Wilson has been in To- ronto for a few days with her little daughter Evelyn, who has been oper- ated on by a specialist for trouble in the tonsils and nasal passage. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid were at Holstein last week attending the funeral of a relative. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. VanDusen were accompanied by their son and his wife from Chicago on a pleasure drive to Collingwood last week. The vis- itors left here for home on Monday and were accompanied to Niagara by Mr. VanDusen. Mr. Thos. Granger left. last week to visit his sister at Parkhill taking in the Toronto Fair by the way. Mrs. C. W. Bellamy is visiting her mother at St. Catharina. Flesherton. Mr. Wm; Stewert end bride of Fort Willien ere on their wedding tour and visiting the farmer’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stewart here. Miss F. McT‘nvish is spending a few davs with her brother here before settling with her mother in Bufielo. Mr. S. A. Thompson of Midhurst, was in town on Friday lest calling on old friends. v-vv - Miss Maggie Caswell has returned to Owen Sound to resume her studies in the Collegiate. Master Charlie Mc'l‘avish will be a new student there this term. Mr. and Mrs.Geo. Buskin of Mark- dale. called on old friends in town on Friday last. on their way to spend the day with their son Wesley on the old homestead. Ml. Snowdon. of Guelph. is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Alex. Stewart ,in town. Mrs.Geo. Best is visiting friends in Toronto accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Johnson Little. of Owen Sound. Mrs. W. L. Wright has so far xe- covered as to be so far recovered as to be about again and give attention to business. Miss Jennie Richardson, of Toronto is visiting her mother Mrs. Henry Richard son. Mr. Duncan Cairns and Miss M. Cairns of King. Mr. Thos. Osirns of Lsskey, Mr. Wilkie. Toronto, and Mrs. Murdock, of Csledon. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burnett here and theistters mother, Mrs. Mc- Rae, of Ceylon. Mrs. James Osburn, who visited her daughter Mr. W. J. Bellamy here for several weeks returned to her home in Nottawasoga a few days ago and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy. Miss Jennie Martin of Toronto is visiting at Mr. Andy Wilsons. Miss Lily Thistlewaite leaves thin week to visit for a month with friends at Woodbridge and Toronto. Rev, J. C. Wilson. of Newcastle. arrived on Tuesday to visit his son at. the parsonage here. Mr. F. W. Hickling, Miss Florrie Richardson and Mabel Munehaw at- tended tbe millinery openings in To- ronto last week. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs, J. A. Boyd are visiting friends in Toronm, this week. Mr. Wm. Clayton has been in To- ronto for a few days seeing the Fair and visiting old friends. Prinicipal Mansell went to Erin on Saturday last and was accompanied home on Monday by Mrs. Mansell and little daughter. Labor Day was a holiday here only for the public school staff and schol- ars The police trustees have let the contract to the Queen City Paving Company of the laying the cement sidewalk to be put down here this year Opposite Sproule’s block. R. J. Sprouie attended a meeting of the Huron and Ontario Railway board at Walkerton 6th inst. It is a. great boon to weak, worn-out ‘ : run-down men and women, giving them = tbst vigorous health that makes life' 5 worth living. I There is nothing better for pale, list- 1 less, hollow-eyed girls to make them ; rosy-checked and full of bounding health. 1 If you are anxious to try Dr. Kate’s i Celery-Iron Pills, we will sell you 6 ' boxes for $2.50 with the understanding and with the guarantee that if you fee you are not deriving benefit from the i use of the Pills, after taking three boxes 3 according to directions, you may return the 3 empty boxes, together with the 3 % unapened ones, and have your money I refunded.‘ . By the singlehoxthePillsch. ! JNO. A. DARLING iCHEMIST __ AND â€" DRUGGIST DURHAM, ONT. 1 I l 1 | i DR. HARTE’S CELERYâ€" ‘ IRON PILLS. " The Remedy we Positively Guarantee will Cure You orYour Money Refunded. There has never been a remedy offered to the public with such an honest guaran- tee of cure behind it as Dr. Harte’s Cel- ery-Iron Pills. This remedy is the best treatment in the world for such troubles as Anaemia, Chlorosis or Green Sickness, Pale and Sallow Complexion, Nervous- ness, Sleeplessness, Brain Fag, Impaired Memory, Loss ofOAppetite, Dyspepsia, Nerve Exhaustion, Nervous Headaches, Hysteria, S‘t. Vitus Dance, Female Weak- A_ j n__-_‘:-_- U--â€"‘ DA‘, “J 'vv- .7, ness, meEIEs endâ€"Eruptibns, Heart Pal- pitation, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness and Faintness, General Weakness and Debilifiy. A C ‘ ‘_ ‘_-__ A--A FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTION No. 5, Glenelg, for the year 1905. Ap- ply, stating salary. expenencg and qual- ifications. Afiplications received up to September 24t ' R. T. EDWARDS, Sec... Travel ston. Sept. 6th.â€"3w. Teacher Wanted. Trustees. Eggs ................ Potatoes per bag ..... Apples ............. Flour per cwt ...... . Oatmeal per sack. .. . Chop per cwt ....... Live Hogs .......... Dressed Hogs per cwt Hides per lb ...... . Sheepskins .......... Wool .............. [Lamb ............. ‘Tallow . Lard .............. . A or u. vv-v-J "' pt”; $33.6». cum! D tinck. containing 100 acresâ€"85 acres cleared. balance hardwood bush. 50 acres tit to run any kind of machinery. No swamp. Large. well laid out dwelling house; fairl good out buildings; well fenced and well watered. A splendid stock and ha farm. also good for grain. Large bearing orchard. One mile from store and postoflice. 'I‘wo churches. Will be sold on very reasonable terms June 29th. 1%. I- Ayer’s Cherry Pcctonl qulcts tickling throats, hack- McIntyre Block. - Durhnm. Ont. EING LOT 29, CON. 10,MBEN- School Medals GIVEN BY Wetchmeker. Jeweller. Opticien; DURHAM, ONT. Market Report- OUR Fell Millinery is just received and will be open- ed up and ready for inspection on and after Thursday. Sept. 11th. when we will show ell the latest Paris and New York styles in Street and Outing Hats. Veilings, Laces, Luce Collars. Fancy Stocks, Feath- ers, Ribbons, Flowers, etc., and with a full stnE of “sist- ants and head trimmer we are prepared to do the best work and in the latest style. We will be pleased to have you call and inspect our stock whe- ther you are prepared to buy or not. Our prices are ‘low. .0000 000'... ’° ner bum”... Farm for Sale. MISS DICK The time has almost come when the reports of the Entrance Examinations will be out. The teachers of those winning medals will be kind enough to send their names and addresses to us as soon as they know so that we can send the me- dals to the schools. It must be thoroughly un- derstood that these medals are given FREE by us and that they are not to be given till the certificates are given out. Teachers will kindly let us know ‘a few days-be- fore hand so that we can These are the first models that were ever given in South Grey and we sincere 1y hope thst the winners will prize them as such. Dunn»: W. A. ANDERSON. Crawford 1’. O. . Sept. 7. 1904. 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