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He: 2. we are. 5:111 in the land of the living, through harvesting, and can again upure a. few minutes to wash our hands and face and jot down a. few items for the Chronicle. .‘Jiss Louie Brown returns to Toronto :1 is week after spending a. few “Er-ks at. me parental home here. - ‘ ‘ IJUO ‘20 Air. Wes. Arnort, who has been engaged with Mr. Samuel Lawrence for the past three years, took in the harvest excursion to the west. Bliss Bella Moore has returned from a fortnight’s visit with friends at Manitoulin Island. Sir. Chas. Mcliinnon has built a house on his {arm here. Mr. Geoi Backiugham, of your town. has tak- ? en up his abode therein. lair. 31. Heeper has‘entered this neighborhood with his steam thresh- er and will clean out a few of the barns before taking his departure. V house) on Buckiugh en up his 2.11.. :‘30 Mrs. David Ha. ailton was sum- moned to Fergus on Monday of last week to attend the bed-side of her sister. who is seriously ill, .‘.lr.Jas. Brown has had a lean erected to his barn. Mr. George Moore did the work. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. George A. Lawrence, 8. daughter, All are do- ing well. There is yet some harvesung to do in this burg. the very unfavorable weather of late causing considerable delay in that line of work. Mr. Joe Lawrence is engaged with Mr. Dam Campbell for the fall’s threshinv It is some time since any news ap- peared in your paper from this sec- tion, but as the busy rush is over we will try to give a. few items. 7- -1- 'AAAUQJ vv 0â€"--- 'Mrs. Alex McCormick left last week for Toronto, where she will visit rel- Mr. and Mrs. ”Wm. Ferguson, of Chicago. are visiting the latter’s pa.- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Don. McQuarrie, this week. "‘~ -- 1' g HUIU till-D vvvvvv Miss McMillen, of Toronto, is visit. ing as Mr. Alex. McCormick’s for the last few weeks. Miss Bell McLean left Tuesday morning for Queen City after a. month ““58 VI vvâ€"- Mr. Angus McCormick. Jr., who Spent the last three years at Sault Ste Marie is at present. visiting his parents. Angus speaks favorably of _. . n . -_‘ _‘__._ -4, ”UV U““-'v Mr. J. Stewart is again making things hum in the threshing line. “ John is a hustler.” Mr. John McGillivray, formerly of Mull Corners. but now of Guelph, is renewing old acquaintance around here this vyeek. _--- 'm___-.LA :n “:n:b- “iii flan Hoonflor HP» Mr. H. 00 0900030 \ ch? 0% HVHuHchHLFCHcHHLHLX Mull Corners. ,‘J rs, 'L‘ H: L u I'neti MiSSes returned Walter’s Our new brick school house at. 1 Bomhville school secriou No. I-n is nearly complemd and will be a vrwili returned {rum Visiting friequ aim \Vaiter’s Falls. ‘ MLJ. U. Unldwr-il and his LWO sons. I‘stSIM's .Ihmes‘ and \Villie. Spent a I'ew days in, tha Corner with Mr. G. Suckfltt. A plemaun r'Velling was spent. at :G. Sucker. a; this week, friends from I 7 a. dissancv hein I Mr. and Mrs G wk. ‘Of Vie’vttiulid, 05110. also \irs. Hughes, of Bufisilu. and hm daughter. Mrs Josdiug. Mr. Cook amused uvwx'y one with some verv fine selmztions on his gra dphapiione. bang a. mixture. of comic and sentimental seleciions W. Sackett played the violin white Blaster James and \Villie Uaidwr‘i‘ of Gain, did $0”er very fine SCH) dam:- ing. After 50m» pifmn‘auc Chat; thOse present retired an :11: early hour. well ‘pleased with lilo PVr‘fliIlg,S entertain- ; [116115. :0 the comjxaczors and altsu '0 Mn: section to which It. belongs. .‘oh‘s T. Haw and Miss Maud have :czurneti [0 mm QUHHU Cvty. Misses 3. n); and Mium Ernest, have The stone work is finished under Mr. Malcolm McUauneil’s barn and adds much to the appearance of me building We are sorry to learn that Mr. Hugh Atchison had the misfortune to sprain his foot, but, with care and arest we 110pe he will .soon be all right; again. Sarsaparilja You know the medicine that makes pure, rich bloodâ€" Ayer’s Sarsaparillé. Your mother, grandmOther, all your folks, used it. They trusted Rich Blood it. Their doctors trusted it. Your doctor trusts it. Then trust it yourself. There is health and strength in it. “I W mm from indication 3nd in: blood. I taxing-ya? relief until I took a Barnum . our bottles pom 338m cum-mgn‘b fl.__ ‘1; ”a--- Q! Q Sacke tt’s Corners. Min 8- HART. ”to “0580!. no. â€" J. 0. Am 00.. for N Division Court was held here on Wednesday of last week at which there was a large attendance and Judge Morrison presided. About, twenty cases were on the docket, but some of them were settled out bf court. The time of the court was mostly taken up with the following cases: Mitchell vs. O’Brienâ€"For this case a jury had been summoned but their services were dispensed with. The plaintifi. Geo. Mitchell. banker, this place, held a judgement 1 against Wm. O’Brien, who in June last got judgement against Artemesia and Euphrasia townships for $350 for alleged injuries by an upset on the townline. O’Brien disposed of said judgement to McKay and Samp- son. of Owen Sound, but Mitchell in- tercepted witha garnishee and the townships then paid into court the $350. out of which the Judge order- ,ed 8120 to be paid forthwith to the plaintifi in this case. Another claim of $25 by McCullough and Young, who also garnisheed. has to be paid, and the balance of the judgement $205 goes to the purchasers, McKay ; and Sampson, Neil McDonald vs. Hector McDon old, of McIntyre, brothers between whom unhappy relations exist. An altercation took place between them andasuit for assault and damages was brought by the plaintiff inwho:e favor judgement was given for $530 and costs Wiener, Nurseryman. Port Elgin, vs. Jos. McArdle, Proton. This lat- ter who had been acting as agent for the former was sued by him for $4.58. but it was shown that Wisner owed McArdle instead and the result was nonsuit. U. Madill, Crylon. vs. Miss Sykes, Lady Bank. The plaintifi sold the defendant. a second-hand fanning mill for $5.00, to be paid for with straw which he contended was not furnished according to agreement. The judge accepted his evidence an 1 gave judgement. for $5.00 and costs. Mrs. Mills vs. Mrs. Gott, both of whom live near Dundalk. The plaintiff sued for $4.00. the price of LWO pigs, but it was shown that ac- tion was brought against the wrong person, the defendant’s son being the purchaser of the pigs which he was willing to pay for. The judge allowed him to do so and gave judge- ment for 84 without costs. Sargent vs. Collinson, both of Cey- lon. The plaintifi loaned the de- fendant two sticks of timber 44 and 48 feet long. The defendant used 30 ft. 6 inches off each stick and claimed that the lengths used was the lengths he was to return along with the detached pieces. The plain- tiE contended that the sticks were to be returned in the lengths loaned and was given judgement for their full length at 15c a foot. Hawkins vs. Teeter, both of Arte- mesia. Action for warranty of 00W which did not prove in calf. Judge- ment. for plaintiff, $12 and costs. Mr. A. W. Blakely, second young- est son of Mrs. Geo. Bess of this mace, who has been for some time a leading jewe dim and Optician in Min- to 1\. ..U. has been appointed a mem- bur of the State Board of Examiners ofOptometry. “This board,” says the local paper, “is appointed by Governor White in compliance with the new law which went into effect July 1,2'equiring that hereafter all Opticians doing business in the state must pass an examination and be granted a registered license same as ether professmnal peOpie. The ap- pointment is certainly an honor to Mr. Blakely, and demonstrates his Standing among the Opticians in the state.” The appointment vas whol- ly unsolicited by Mr. Blakely who is therefore to be congratulated on be- ing chosen for‘the important position. Cement is bemg fxeely used here this season for consti uctions in which lumber was formeily used. Among those who have made outside imc pro‘. ements with it are \ir. A Mun- shaw who used a large quantity in his new verandahs and platform, Dr. Carter and Boyd brothers who have used it for walks in their newly and neatly finished lawn grounds, the doctor also making use of it for ver- andah floor. Mr. Wm. Clayton is this week having a piece laid at his business block. Mrs. J. W. Armstrong returned last week from visiting her son and daughter. at Thornbury. Mr. Thos. Clayton returned last week from a very enjoyable trip and nearly eight weeks’ visit with his brother in the North-wesc. Miss Annie Richardson left. on Saturday to resume her college duties at Sackville, N. B. Miss Richardson will spend a few days at. Toronto and also with her father at. Ottawa on her way east. Mr. George Bellamy, of Lindsay, visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Bellamy, last. week, and was accompanied home on Monday by his mother, who has been poorly of late and hopes to be benefitted by her visit Miss Annie Howard left on Satur- day to superintend a dress-making business at Listowel. Rev. Mr. Condell, of Pelee Island, was in town on Thursday last. Mrs. Wm; Moore and grandmother, Mrs. Chas. Irwin, visited Thursday last with Mrs. John Brown, east. back line. Messrs. Archie McDougail and A. Bell, of Durham, were visitors at; Mr. W. E. Richardson’s on Sunday. Mr. Fred Smith and Mr. Lodwell, of Hiflsburgt. spent from Saturday till Monday with the former’sbrother, Herb. hem" Flesherton. Harvest . Excursions Will be run on SEPTEMBER 15th and 29th; returning until NOVEM- BER 16th and 30th respectively, 1903. Estevan . Waskidg.... Einyippg. . . . El ......... “32:1. ....... Mooaomin. . . . Wawanesa. . . Miniota ...... Binscarth .... Grand View. . Swan River . . ‘ LV‘I-I "A -_ -â€"â€"â€"â€"_ ' Marie, \Vindsor“ and East. Aâ€"gBly to nearest Canadian Pacific Agent for pump et. Tickets are not good on “Imperial Limsted." A. H. NOTMAN, Assistant General Passenger Agent. Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. '1‘. J. 'Sheppard spent Sunday with friends at Rocklyn. Rev. Ivison and Mrs. Wilson are visiting the former’s parents at. New- castle this week. Mrs. A. S. VanDusen spent Sunday and Monday with her son, J. F., and wife at Dundalk. Charlie, youngest son of Mr. Alex. Stewart, this place, left on Monday to take a course in Owen Sound busi- ness college. Misses Ella. Barnhouse, Myrtle Thurston and Maggie Caswell left on Monday to attend High School at Owen Sound. Miss Badgerow, 4th line, who has been very ill for some time. has a turn for the better and an operation feared necessary may be averted: Mr. Jae. White, of Meaford. made a. short visit at. the parental home here last week. Mr. Gordon McMullen, of Markdale, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMullen, back line. Goi'don is holidaying this week and expects to visit London and the To- ronto Industrial. Mrs. Hooper and daughter, Mrs. Robert Davis. who have spent the past six weeks very pleasantly with relatives hereS left on Tuesday to visit f1iends at Toronto and other points east before leaving for their home at Acheson, Kansas. Mr. J. R. Gamble left on Saturday to spend a few days with his family at Aurora. Rev. J. A. Boss, of Churchill. spent. Monday afternoon thh ReV. L. \V. and Mrs. Thom at. the manse. Mr. Bert Armstrong left on Tues- day to Spend a week or two with friends in Toronto. Misses Minnie Munshaw, Florrie Richardson. Ellie and Annie Wilcox are spending a. few days in the City this week. I Miss N. Grier. of Toronto, is visit- ing Mrs. W. J. Boyd. Mr. M. K. Richardson was home from Ottawa. over Sunday. Mrs. R. B. Joy and daughter, Min- nie. are visiting the former’s son at. Toronto Junction. MATmmvsâ€"-In Glenelg, on August 28th. to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mat- thews. a. daughter. VVATT-1n Durham, on Sunday. Aug. 23rd. to .‘Jr. and Mrs. John \Vatt, a danghter. ROWEâ€"In Durham, on Thursday, Aug. 21%, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rowe. a son. DIED. MCPnEEâ€"In Normanby, on Sunday, ;\.ugust‘30th.19023. ofappendicitis, Miss Maggie Ellen, daughter of Mr. Hector McPhee. aged 19 years. â€"_â€"-’4-.. .â€".â€"-O The Meaford High School. The management of the Meaford High School, in making their annual announcement. wish to state that the school has been again very suc- cessful in its year’s work. Eighty- seven per cent. of all recommended passed the various examinations. The excellent reputation of this up-to-date school for 1‘eachers’ certi- ficate work has been more than sustained. In 1902. 22 out of 28 ob- tained Part II Junior Leaving Cer- tificates, this year the percentage was even better, viz.: 16 out of 19. As a further illustration of the thoroughness of the work done by its experienced staff. we may state that four of the sixteen successful crndidates obtained their certificates on one year’s attendance at the school, and one Senior Leaving candidate passed both Parts on seven ’months’ attendance. There is no form of examination work done hr the largest Coll. Inst. that this four- master High School 18 not successfully doing. All parents, teachers and students who would like acopy of the hand- somely-illustrated prospectus for 1903-1904, which. in addition to be- ing a beautiful souvenir of Meaford High School and its work, is also a compendium of useful information of all the various courses of study for 1904 and of the latest education- al changes of vital interest to every teacher. this year and the years to come. can have one by sending name and address either to' the Principal, J. L. Cornwall, B. A., or to A. McK. Cameron, Body-Treats” Meaford, Ont. From all points i_n gamma, Azflfia, . Sault Ste; RETURN FARES to BORN. 316330 J aw. Yorkton . . . Calgary Red Deer... Strath- 00118. .5 $40 ALL KINDS OF FRUIT JORDAN BURNETT Millinery . . . 35 Trimmed and Ready-to-Wears. reg. $1.00 to $33.75, go at 75c. Children’s Accordian Plaited Silk Hats and Embroidered Silk Bon- nets, reg. $2.00 to $2.75. take them at 35c. 50c, 75c and $1.00. Ladies’ Bonnets that were $3.00 to $3.75, now going at $1.50. 50 Plain Straw Shapes, were $1.00 and $1.25, now 25c. Laces, Appliques and Neck Ribbon at 15¢ per yard. McIntyre Block. â€"â€" Durham, Ont. fi§§~a s13, s 'll 3 fic} Afew snaps ieft. Here they are. Dot them ~31? down. Come in and see them. i Given a call for your Men’s Shoes and g}. inspects the daddy of them all, the Slater s‘z 3‘2 In order to make room for our Fall Stock we are compelled to sell out all our Summer Mil- linery which include many bargains. 4 Suits were $10.00 now $7.50. 8 Suits were $8.50 now $6.50. 6 Suits were $13.50 now $10.50. 5 Suits were $12. 50 now $10. 00. 7 Suits were $7. 50 now $5. 50. 6 Suits were 86. 00 now $4. 50. MISS DICK Never too Late to Mend 3 Leave your order With us for Choice Fruits. We have them and handle only the very best. To secure some of the snaps we are offering in our Ready-to-wear Clothing ‘? If not, why not ‘9 The goods are here, and if you require Clothing we can supply you with the best that can be had at prices none can meet. We save you money on buying your Cloth- ing: from us. If you have always bought your Hats, Caps and Gent’s Furnishings elsewhere simply because you always dealt there, just try us, and if we cannot verify our statements (if having the most up-to-date Furnishing store in Durham, don’t buy. Arriving Daily. ’Phone 27. Try Us Special Attention given to \VEDDING CAKES which we shall tarnish on shortest nocice. PROPRIETORS. DURHAM, â€" ONTA RIO. HIN D BROS. Prompt Delivery of all Goods. For Bread, Pies, Cakes, Buns, c.