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to the whole of the Dominion, t5 “â€"rish better prosperity to the locality in which we live. The merchants in rural sections, villages and towns are as honorable as can be found in any country, and they can sell their goods cheaper than city merchants do, and speaking for our own business, we ask the people to be the judges. We buy for cash, and keep 110 books, and sell for cash or produce. Each departnent is under the careful eyes of an expert, so that the buying; and selling can be done in the most careful way. Come and examine our goods Whether you buy_ or not. Look out for our price list next weék. IcKochnie’s Big Departnental Store Durham, July lst, 1908 THE DU RHAM CHRONICLE The Dominion Day celebration here. I was a splendid successâ€"a reem-d hreak- er which exceeded the expertations of the. most sanguine. The weather was perfect; the interesting program of sports was well carried out, and the big crowd of visicors returned to their homes highly pleased with the day's fun. The best, of order prevailed and? not a mishap occurred to mar the pieasnre of any one. That; Flesherton exeels in a. trades procession was the general verdict. That; of this vear, Whieh for over an hour ptradedgthe , streets in the. fox-enoon, was very fine {and highly praised by the. big crowd who arrived in good time to witness it. There were some very finely deeoratgl I floats, but the prize winners were J. i \\'. Boyd, John Nnhn and Mark \Vil- son in the order named. The follow- l ing was the order observed: Marshall, Mr. R. N. Henderson, of \Vinnipeg, on charger, followed by President, Mitch- ell and the sports committee, eight, mounted; resident. ministers in ear- riage: Artemesia Council and Mr. M. K. Richardson, representative of the (‘hildren's Aid work, in carriage: Flesherton Citizens’ Band; volunteers, No. (i (hunpany; M. \Vilson’s butcher wagon, double dicker containing lambs l and gobbler with dog on top; Noriis Bros., hardware, display fine, wagon with paroid roofing, eavetroughed, and shower falling from spray pump; Oscar Phillips, harness shop, workman at the bench; Lloyd Scully, produce wagon well laden: \V. Moore, harness emporium good show. workman at the bench; Dr. Murray, dental office, with noisey patient in the chair being re-| lieved ol'molars; (1". Mitchell, Standard! Bank otlice doing business; Mr. Haw- ken. photograph gallery, well repre- sented: \V. A. Armstrong, jewelery store. a line, display; \V. Clayton, boots ' y and shoes, good exhibit, workman on g the bench, huge. rubbei boot. surmount- : ed the wagon; J. 6; \V. Boyd’s float represented a large store with neat show windows, customers in all de- partments. it was a very fine exhibit; McTavish and \Villiams, blacksmith shop containing horse, forge in full blast and shoes being turned; F. G. Karstedt, dry goods, store and good display; A. \Vilson, barber shop and laundry, well represented; J, Nuhn, woollen mill in operation by belts to the wagon wheel hubs. The exhibit was very line; J. A. Heard, carriage Works, a good exhibit. The "Un-‘ claimed JeWels” of Flesherton, in unique attire, were an attrzuetive load and won much applause; Harry \Vilson and bridetBilly Pedlar), in gorgeous dress. attracted much attention. For most dilapitated outflt Mc'l‘avish won the prize. The dogs in carts for the afternoon race brought up the rear. Before dispersing, Marshall Henderson led in three rousing cheers for the King and a tiger followed for the . “Unclaimed JeWels." In the atternoon ‘ ! sports weie run off on the agricultural i i grounds as follows: Three minute trot : g â€"-\V. Trimble’s Paddy McKinley lst: | I i P. Stone’s My Half 2nd; Mr. Beat ty's l j \Vanda 3rd. 2.35 trotâ€"~Mr. McKay’s {Trixie 1st; My Hm 2nd and \Vanda .ifiird. ()pen race-~Vickey (‘lock 1st: D My Half and \Vanda divided. Slow : ‘ racerâ€"Ed. Thompson 1st: I). McDonald : 2nd. Mr. \V. Hull, of Erin, well skill- l'ed in the rules of the track, judged : with much satisfaction. Men's raceâ€" â€" i once around track, thirteen startedâ€"â€" D ' A. S. Thurston lst, ll. \Vatson 2nd. A. i . Sproatt 3rd. 21m Yard race~~ Harold :Karstedt 1st, S. \Vhittaker 2nd, Ii. D \Vylie 3rd. llK) Yard racemti. Dundas i la, a. n. (Taiupbellilud, B. \Vhittaker : 3rd. Football match~~Kimberley vs. E D l Feversham clubs. The. score was 31) E in favor of Kimberley. In the eVenii.g: i a high class and very pleasing concertl l was given in the drill shed, which was i ifilled with an appreciative audience: {The renowned entainers, Jimmy Fax i and Donald MacGreggor, were the? attractions. Mr. Fax, who has been‘ E 1 here before, sustained his good reputa- i tion and kept the audience in roars of ! laughter with his original comic songs. Mr. MacGreggor, who appeared here for the first time, is in a class by himself by his attractive stage appear- ance and magnificent baritone voice which he knows well how to use. He was highly pleasing to the music loving element in his audience; was recalled after every number and won for him- self an open door for future engage- ments here. Mrs. B. J. Dignum, one of Toronto’s leading musicians, was pianist. Mrs. Dignum and Miss Mabel Boyd gave a beautifully render- ed piano duet, and the Citizens’ Band rendered several numbers. Mr. R, N. Henderson gave a short speech, in which he expressed the great pleasure it was to him to be present and again join with the citizens of Flesherton and surrounding country in a natal day celebration so successful. Mr. George Mitchell presided very em- ciently. The receipts at the gaounda were 884 and at the concert 8165. The hotels and other caterers did a big business, but were able to give ample accommodation to all. but pretty wedding took place on Thursday evening last, when Miss Hennnh Stafford, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Charles Staflord. was At the residence of the bride’s mother, 41:!) line Artemesia. a. quid F lesherton. joined in marriage with Mr. Lewis A. l \Vhewell, of Griffin, Sask, formerly of Osprey. The bride's pastor. Rev. L. F. Kipp. B. A., performed the cere- mony, assisted by Evangelist Van- sickle, whose daughter, Miss Vansickle, played the Wedding 111arch. Miss Cripps, of Thornbury, was bridesmaid and Mr. Charles Stafford .was best man. The bride looked pretty in a very dainty gown of white silk. She carried a beautiful bouquet, of bridal- roses and asparagus fern. The brides-' maid wore whit-e linen and carried a‘ bouquet of pink roses and fern. A fter. the ceremonv and (ongiatulations the guests, about2. 3i11 numbei, partook of a.choice wedding rep: 1st and the ese u- ing was enjovably spent. The bride will travel in a \exy neat suit of ele phant grey (loth with hat to match. Mt. and Mrs. \\ hewell‘1ea\ e on Thin s- (lay by boat from Owen Sound for their home in the \Vest, and 1111nv friends \\ ish them much p1 o~pe11n lThe bride, who \\ as on1 of the most 'successful tea1he1s 111 the inspec-toiate iof South (ney and w as dese1vedl) 1 popular and useful as a church Worker in her home community, was the recipient of a large number of beautiful wedding presents, that. of the groom being a gold watch chain and diamond |shaped gold brooch set with pearls. ‘The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid and organist was a gold brooch each and to the groomsman a tie pin. Mr. \V. J. Talbatt, uf the. east back line, had his large new barn "03:70 on stone basement successfully raised last week by block and tackle. Barn-rais- ing has been on the rush recently in this vicinity this being the eighth, and all but one, Mr. George Blackburn’s framed by his father, were framed by Mr. John McDonald. Successful anniversary services were held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday, when Rev. Dr. McKenzie, of Shelburne, who exchanged with the pastor, preached able sermons to large congregations. At the evening service Dr. Caldwell took part and Miss Eve- lyn Hall, of Toronto, sang a solo very sweetly. Evangelist Vsnsickle left on Satur- day after assisting Rev. Kipp for three weeks in successful special services at Rockvele church. Mr. Kipp is con- tinuing this week alone. About forty have professed conversion and a num- her will be baptized in the Baptist church here on Sunday morning next. During mother heavy thunderstorm here on Saturday night the chimney on the eggery Wu struck end demol- We gfmrnutue the savings we advertise_tn he guanine. See the goods and lw convincnd. i;l 21 days. We need the money. Guy price-s haw Mun-hm! ”191w. est, limii. Custmners tell us we are gnung the lwsl 'wjmim 9m- giveu in Durham, and you may ret’st assuroed (begun... ml} ('Hntium till the sale is over. 599, last, week a papel and {nib tm- I‘I‘hw. The fulluwing are a t'ew lines we have made lngger 1-.«1....1i(m~_ on. Some linesput to half-prices. 3 missps’ skirts, tweed effect, ' Boots and Shoes (Ill 2.90, for. . ............... l m 5 misssea’ skirts, colored dark grey, 3.50, fur ........... 1.80 5 ladies’ skirts dark grey, 2.15. f()r...................1.59 r-- 8 ladies" skirts. tweed effects 5. m 5.50, 5.00, for ........... 2.49 3 ladies’ skirts, black lustre, 2.75 for ..................... 2.2.5 3 ladies’ skirts, hlue cloth, 4.75 for ..... . ............... 2.59 5ladies’ skirts, black and grey 7.5”, fur ................ 4.75 Zladies’ skirts, dark grey, 6.00 for . ................... 2.99 31adies’ skirt-s, panama. 1 each, black, blue and brown 8.01), black, blue anu m'uwu mun, fur, ........ ............5.49 Men’s and Boys’ Ready-to-wear 2 huys’ suits, 2.51}, for ...... . .‘N 5 boys’ hluuse suits, tweed, -4.) I III Emd 3 50, for ............ 1.49 3 buys’ hlnuse suits, black and blue serges, 5.00, for. . . . 2 50 8 buys’ suits, 2 piece. 3.50 for 1.95 .I ‘L 10 men’s suits, single breasted, reg. 5.00 to 6,00. for. . . .. 2.9.3 0 men’s suits, single and dunhle breasted, 7.50 to 1.00 for 3.99 10 men’s suits, single and double breasted, 14.00 tn 15.00, fur ........................ 9.99 Men S and boys caps and hats, 750, 000.22.. '.,f01....... .. .15 Wool Wanted. Cash or Produce for Goods during Sale “'9 guarantee to sell precisely as we advertise, or [my trouble and Lime calling. Call early and get the bargains ALEX. RUSSELL, Durham irts, dark grey, 6.00 ................ 2.99 rts, panama, 1 each, blue and brown 8.00, 5.49 Russell’s Consult prices in 1 paper, and yuu will the appeal. building. It fl re occurred. Men’s patvnt 1e tthur boot.- for. ..................... Men’ 8 dmngnia leathm- hmm fnl“ Men's hnx (all. 0”“ fun Men s patent leztthm- hunts for. The 4th line l'niun Sunday Schm held their annual pic-niv last wwk an; bad a good time. The families uf Mitchell. with a and others. pitfllii Monday. Men's pawl“. lezunm- bouts. 41.: for. 3.1“ Men’s dungula [rather hunts 4m for 3-1.. Mrs. Cal-law. nf Van Miss Sim. ut’ (‘m-thtun. (Rem) Little at the Inauw Hrs. E. J. Uiglmm an of Toronto. are [hv gm» A. Bnyd. Men’s box calf. 4AM. fmz... 3,11 Ladies’ [latent lc «Hm nxfonls McPhersun nuke. 2 stvlea 3.50,f01 ................ 2.95 \Ve are going um nf the hard- ware, at our primw fur st’l‘m‘n 0001's, layand umuurv furks etc. they must go. Bargains in (-n-m-kery and glass ware. Mrs. Cook and sun Visited Mrs. \V. L. \‘ 7011mm last week. We have :1 ft‘“' “(1d “”95 Ln “.1 at fine to l.m aml 1,2,3.” Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaullet‘n Dundalk. visited at MI. Hc-rh Sm on Friday last. Misses [2 \91\ n and MI 'lurIIIIto. me \Nling the :I Archie Buy «1. 3 cams haddie fur Mr. and Mrs. Hen L ViSlLed their old friv Mt-Kenzie. and family 1 can tOIIHtOes f0! 1 can peas for. 1 can corn fmu. Mr. and Mrs. (hung Pure-st. visilml thcn week. 1 can beef. ham and (hide!) loaf (used fur hmvh at picnics. percau.... .1“ 4 100 battles best exit-Mt: for. "' 4 10¢ packages Dallm .~ ielly paw- ders fur .................. .23 Mrs. \V. 'l‘rimhlv 1v visit hvr Illulht'l' :H Baskervillv. at “Mum Mrs. J. \V. Hendvrs visited the past wwk here. .‘Il'. :llld .‘ll‘h‘. “I‘m were visitors at Mt week: Mrs. T. Kt‘l’l'. her mother. Mrs. I Marie Kirk. nf A: sister, Miss. Kirk. M sister, Miss, Kirk. u? 1““ ['U‘ Ml‘. and Mrs. ll;n°\'o'}' l Humllmn. 0|) thril' hdHc‘ymt‘w the latttl"s parruls. Mr. .um “’ulker, over Sunday and M Bailli'tAIa,â€"I)nth.”1...“. \ IIIIHIII. \" the Idutl‘ b’ palr uls \lI .IIIII Ml! “’“lkel'. over SIIIId; u and anlM Mr. Frank lIwiII. III IIIII'IIIIII. l in the sports here on 11191 J I'ifi Among the visitms “Mil IE. K- over the holiday “we’rl'd- Richu‘dson, M1. S. Hm!" 9“ Dunude, Mt. Fred Sin ”\mld%.1wit’n~ )1 r. u Bellamy, \h. \\. lcll lee!“ 501108000, Mr. G. \\i(ktll$.\“:§ El“ Art and Tom \\ au-drlu R. Whoa”. . II‘AI‘IIi‘l Miss Lindsm of ”mm Mrs. Armstrong out the week. Mr. F. W. Hickling :mer " 3 bond. returned to the Sun 0“ 3‘ if" day. . r8. Hickling ieavt‘e‘ ““ Thu d‘y to 30in hill] ill their ”9“. hmne' 0 Mr. .and Mrs. Bert Fit‘ld "eturm'ld'lifl the cuty on Monday after “5'" relatives here for a few dayé- 'nG Mr. Charles Ste «art is ”mm! this week to Fort William an?" (90 ins fowyeeko with his “the” in impmvmg in health. Hr. Jofl Thiodewnite cfl_ - flak m House. Mr A who oomnems Merriam. newed old years. “1‘“ h“ ' - hum? from ”r «‘alifowi‘ Miss Currie Sullivan i- Montreal on her hulidays. M; Lien Fhisclemice cm? 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