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_'; clearing of _," Summer Goods . GM“ W“ W L2 V A. O. nghmer Go. Them are many reasons why it is superior. It would be a. pleasure to explain these points of tsuperiority and show samples at Wm. tichlietmsn'ts, our livery and snlearoom at Paul Pelluegnat's old store, or at our factory on Frederick Street When our factory is closed you can always get repairs for Bertins or Recycles at Wm. Sehlieman'a. Wheels for hire at our livery in the Boehmer Block. THE Mowing 'em Down “hunt-Cub. “73!:an , THE Racycll? Esrlin and Bacycle M'f'g.At,,. Clothkrs, Hatters, Shoes and F umishjngs. great deal left and we are anxious to clear it out. We Ire going to make one suilreme effort by offering you the balance including Zephym, Ginghams, Piques, Percah-s and Sateena worth 15e, 20e, Me, and Me, for - - - "tt. Wo arc showing the summer goods no quarter. Prices on all sullllllel’ shoes and clothing are bring cut to cost line, some pared lo a hide below and some really halved. the use of Cotton Wear Stuffs. We haven't I It's the star charicc of the spason to get good shoes and clothvng at tr1fling cost. It wall pay y m to bay now even if you don't need them but our show window for prices. BERLIN, (MINER) - Waterloo County's Greatest Staci-0&- HE summer is ilitting away and with it THE A. O. Boehmer 00., A. Weseloh a Go. Is different in its construct- ion from any other bicycle. Right and Left. SQ; next to PostoMce, Berlin. ONTARIO. At:' llIITEII. 'LIMITED. Plenic. - Final arrangement. for the town plcuiu to be held to-da’ (Wednudny). lune been completed end if We In favored I‘M: line weather, which no doubt we will be, the pienie would prove e great mace“. The committee in chemo have labored hard torturing everything end WI” probably IQ rep-id in wing pmhape the big- gent erowd that ever au~cmble4l here at a picnic. The foreuouu will be do voted to canceling baskets and arrang- ing thiogs. At 1 o'clock in the alter- noun the prawn-ion will Mart trom the square heeded by the band, and pro- coed to the grounds, where a very at- tmtive pmgremme awaits the public. At 130 the Iootball teams will line up end a very good game is assured. At 4 p. m. the prize cake walk competit- i n will be given end should prove a very good contest, the or three couples having entered. After supper a grand baud concert will be given from 7 till 8.30, after which the dance will be held. The St. Clements orchestra will furnish the music and We understand aeverel from there will attend the pic- nic. Valuable prizes will be given at the prize drawing. We will giro the fun particulars of the picnic next week. Don't forget to read the accrual: and you will perhaps then feel sorry that you did not attend. COUNTY Personal-Mr. Henry G. Martin, our popular harness maker, is enjoy- ing a few weeke’ holidays with friends in am rent parts of Michigan. Mr. J. B. unveil: is looking after the busi- ness in his absence. _ . . . .Tbs Misses Morgan, whohave been visiting their aunt, Mrs. W. o. D. Robinson, for the last. month, returned on Friday last to their home in BIgin(Leeds Co.). - . . Miss Florence Hilliard, of Waterloo, spent. Thursday of last week with Miss Alice Gingerich...... Mr. N. s. Sny- der, of Toronto, is in town on his holi- days....‘..Mr, E. P. dielke left on Seturday morning last for Sault Ste Marie, where he will meet Mr. E. W. B. Snider on his return trip from the ‘Smtea and together visit. the mining ‘camps of Mieshipiooten, north of Lake Superior. - _ - . . Mr. Roland Hollinger Jail: on Sunday morning for his home I in thridge, after spending his holi- idays with friends in and around town. _..Mr. and Mn i. 1:. Hang, of Tor- ”mom wishing at the residenac of Mr. J. L. B3detntui....Wtara. Wm. and lid. Itato, of Rochester, N. s., are visiting their mother ham. . ..Mr. and Mrs. Henrv Rail,“ Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Gilles, of Berlin, are visiting at the house of Mr. Henry Gilles...'.M|-. and Mrs. W. S. H.arieh and Aaron Cress, of New Hamburg, are visiting friends in town. Brfei-Flax pulling has ceased and the fiBx is being thrashed and spread this week. - - . _ .A very success- ful flax boewas held at Christ. Kennel’s on Saturday evening. There was a good turnout and very satisfactory work was done. A goodly number from our town Were present. besides a number from Tavistock and Wilmot. After the pulling all went to the house and parietal of an excellent lunch, after which a verp pleasant time was spent. ..-...Mrs. Jacob k'orleria very ill at time of writing... . . .Mr. and lire. John Ksnfmsn and In. Dryden and Mr. and Mrs Wm. Klein visited friends and relations in Bespeler on Sunday. ....Mr. and Mrs. Harper, of Guelph, spent , few days with Mr. and Mrs. C. Thiel. .- -- .Ilr, Jno. Rich], of Sebring- ville in manning wymintauces in town. on. There as lots of them and trtill room for man. The time for berry picking bu come. W. were out . few an no slung madame” Lake and ttaura",",',,' of room tor all the little bors ;lrlqll Berlin and Wtrurioo with) to got alt the tut, they can out and “In they not through there might on“ be . few Mums left. Then t-mgdttetto-otoetttstm you mt my dog to bites pm. We hue never an an run-phonics no gram Ion who. Thhh an up“ tout- MI. We Muscat-tn, good min, , M out, and m and Mte Grand 1hratomrtratiort.-0ar Rod and Gun Club have made arrange- ments to hold a. grand dtmtomrtratiott on Aug. 15th. The programme will conduct football and baseball matches, tutr of war and other sports and sports and pastimes. In the evening a grand concert will be given, when the 1NYI- ebrated humoroul vocalist. Mr. Jim Par, assisted by mu Fax and Mr. Cameron, of Toronto, will entertain the ‘crowd. It is expected tb grand enter- tainment will] be given as the club are 1"iiiriG no effort to make it a mucosa. Climate, Crops, ete.-The weather but been very favorable this year. We hate had plenty of rain and the crops are looking fine. Pen mad oata m above an "e)rs6r6 aid wheat Ind hay are good. Building opentiona are brisk, the only dnwbsck being the unit of more mechanics and lumber. This in the season for tourism and visit . Football Mttteh.---A very friendly ‘gume of football was played on Satur- day evening between the New Ham- butg seniors and our team. The game was closely contested, the score stand- ing 1 to o. At lulf time the home team scored 1 gm], the tinal shot being made by Charlie Stable. At end of second half neither side scored. SPRING BAY. MANITOULIN, ONT, to gut I ti,, any); warning-lad outing WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 9, WELLESLEY. ST. JACOBS DISTRICT. Sarnia In: week. _ " . . .Quurterly Meet- ing was held in the Methodist church on Suuduy. Cu to a number from Lin- wood were preaertt.-.Mr. J. Donald spent a few dun with Mr. J. k'eatmN last week. _ " . .Mr. and Mm. Elmore. of “novel Ion vldwn " Mr, Wm. PtsustuotNoet Sunday. _ _ . . ner. Fred Donald upon: Wading-thy of In! reek in Berlin. _ . _ Mr. 3nd Hrs. Merrit Winn Sunday“: in Waterloo. _ _ . . . E. L. Diefsnbaur, C. Edmuudl, Wm. Pension and J. G. Laekmw all unwed to Guelph on Tuesday of Ine week to attend the Wild Wert Show......Mr. and Mm. J. Shelly spent [an Filthy in “liver- ton, . . . . . Mr. Goo. Sidewand left for Sarnia but weak. _ _ . . .Quurtetly Meet- "riehc-Fiax bees are the order of tho day. ...The hum of the threshing machine is heard again in our vicinity. Wheat is turning out good both in quality and quantity. . . . _ .Mr. Henry Peterson, cattle buyer, has purchased a lot of fat sheepyeady for shipment Piem'e--A monster picnic will be held at Paradise Lake on Aug. '.tiat, 1900. Prof. Zoellucr’s Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin, will give a grand open air cuneert in the afternoon and evening. Don't fail to hear this cele- brated orchestra and spend the arm- uoon and evening at this popular sum- mer resort. P-l.-au. . Donald, ot Ibo Harlin Talon-wk. In: In our to" teat took. ... . .1411. B. lcCallum in yids. ing friends in Linwood . . . Mm. Thomp- toa. of Manitoba was vuitiott " Mr. Norm Wmn'l for a {on dun last nook. . _ . " number -ot our" citizen; spent Saturday at Paradise Lake. PeraoDM.-Mr. John Staley of Ber. lin and Miss Carrie Ruppel of Water- loo, Mr. Roland Hollinger of Uxbrldge, Misses Zilliax and Miller, Elmira, were the guesta of Miss Largoua _lluehner- gard lam; week. . ..Miss N. Scholly and I. Frey of Hawkesville, spout Sunday with Miss Luella Huehn. Briem--oar band has again been owned to play at the Guelph Exhi- bition. This is the link time that they have been engaged Which cer- tainly speaks well for than). . . . _ .Prof. T. Y.oellrterof Berlin visim our burg now twice a week. He teaches vocal and instrumental music. The follow- ing take lessons: Miss Laura l’ctschke, pipe organ; Miss Largena lluclmer- and, Piano; Albert Swiss, Miss Sylvia Weber, Miss Elma Huohmyrgard,voeal; Mr. E. Huohn, violin. miefir--1t is almost too hot to write news items this week. Sunday, Mon- day and Tuesday were certainly searchers. . . _ _ With the mercury hover- ing around the hundred mark one longs to leave business for a while and take a trip a few hundred miles nearer lathe home of the Esqulmaux...... Erngt Albert's new sash and door fec- tory has received a coat of paint. This improves the appearance of tho prop- erty not a little....Mr. Dan. Sehrag ‘had the misfortune last Wednesday to have one of his fingers badly crushed smile at work on tpe railway. Firm-Moat might have proved a disastrous ttond-tion on Monday afternoon was'lnrevented just in the nick of time. he roof of the foundry caught ttre,froma defective chimney it is thought, but before the t'trrs bad made much headway it was mu and the steam force-pump put in motion with which the fire was put out before much damage was done. _ . ,The above reminds In that our tire engine has not been taken out for practice for a very [on time. Atirss might break out any time and we should be pre- pared for any emergency. How about taking out the engine occasionally and keeping the boys in practice and also everything connected with it in good repair. The new block of Mr. J. A. Buck, which has been undergoing building operations since spring is now almost completed. It has been anpplied with acetylene gas, and by the time every- thing is finished it will he one of the fitteat blocks in the village. Mr. J. A. Buck who has hitherto been handling gents' furnishings, is receiving a large shipment of boots and shoes this week. He purpoaes keeping a full line of foot wear on hand for his cuawmers. Per-h-wr. J. Hellman of Berlin spent several days at the home of his parents last week. _ . .Mr. I). L. Stout- fer who has been attending school at Cheeley. has again returned ' to his home. _ . .Mr. B. Schulte of Cleveland, Ohio, was the guest of Mr. A. Lenten- mhlaeger lam week. - . . Messrs. Frank G'rofr and Tim Phillittaot Berlin called on friends in the village on Sammie: last. . ..Mr. Chas. Futher or Stratford Ipe'nt of few days under the pnrmtnl roof.. . .Mr. and Mn. L. Current who formerly lived in thle vlllego, and who have been staying in Dakota since lent {all are again in our midst renewing aenymintatretse. Briettc--Mr. Geo. Iiohl had a Mm raising on Monday evening. He in building an addition to his barn. . ... . Look oat for the more in out bare in the not! future. PersomU.--Mr. John Frey who left. for Nobmh . tow you: ago in In our midst satin. . . .Mr. Tom Hickey and can George spent Sunday with In. Ptefrrrr, . . .Mn. Slntzhaucr of sum township open: Sqndnym P. Wuhdr’l. .....)lr. Goo. Knobs] and Johnny Barnes both of Tnviatoek, wont Bun- day In town. . . .Mr. John Konh spent Sunday In" much church. . . .. ner. tad In. Y. Glob. mm and” in BMW: . . .lr. and In. Bntat em. out law b an. “AW KSVI LLB. NEW DUNDEE HEIDELBERG, LISBON. BADEN. It appears that some time in May N Hedrieh bought a calf from B. Stroh ot Wallenstein for ks, the cal! to be de- livered later. Between the times of purchase and delivery Wm. Bmx went to Stroh and also tried to buy the calf; but Stroh told him that it was sold to iiodtigh. In some way Bron got poo. session of the calf, paid for it,and ship- ped it to Toronto. Later Hedrich went for his eali‘andStroh informed him that Bro: had taken it away and he (Strohy thought it had been delivered to Hod-i rich. Stroh immediately laid informs» ( tion against Bros for getting the calf under false pretenca. The information l was laid before Magistrate Henderson of Glenallan and he sent the case on tol, magistrate Burrows of Drayton. The case was postponed for one week ltr during that time a settlement was1 brought about,Brox agreeing to pay all costs, which,from the evidence brought l out in court appear to have been reek, l oned up by Linden and amounted in all to Mit, This money appears tohave _ been paid by Bros to Linden and part) of it paid out again by Linden to vari- ( one persons. ( After the settlement tho matter seems to have come to the ears of the authorities at Guelph,hencw the charge of conspiracy laid by the Crown, The two magistrates, Henderson and Burrows, Wore called to show their connection with the case, and ther swore that they had received no pay tor what they had done, although Bro: in the box swore that Linden had said they would charge eighteen or twenty dollars each and the money was paid to Linden to sottlowith them. Messrs. Bulmer and Jackson were called by the defence to prove that in a conversation they had with Brox and others that Brox had expressed him. self anxious and willing to settle the cm. i The magistrate in feviewiug the case declared that name Mst charge against Bros was a criminal oharpy, no person was entitled to any pay except thesau- atablewonaequeutly all the money tak- on from Brux except what was paid to Helps], was illegally taken. But with relpeot to the charge laid against the defendwta that they were guilty of conspiracy to defraud, the evidence failed to show that a conspiracy axin- od and he dismissed the case. This In a can: tried before Police Moat-Lute Saunders m Guelph on but, urday last. in which the defendant; were charged with coulpiracy to stitie a ctiminal protmunioi.aaain" Wm. Brux and alao to extort money from him. At the trial the Clown called three witmstssesr,mumsly Brux,llemlerson and Burrows, and the defence called two, namely Geo. Bulmer and Robert Jack- son. Elmira" Advent" -.--ltt new of the fun; that than are \arioul report. in eirealation regarding the above can. and that it u 41mm to get a clear idea of it, '0 have been uked to gel. the red runs of the cue, if pot-Me. and lay them beforeour readers. tiogrtt inked a spectator ot the mu " Guelph. I manned and perfectly unu- worthy mm. to write at I lummsty ot the one and hero in what he says: Brox swure that he went to Stroll to buy the call but was told that it was sold and that he used Hedrietr's name to get the cal He also swore that he got the callin the way he did to get rcwnge on lledrlch for some previous deal. Ilia evidence went on to nhow how tho settlement was brought about and how much money he paid and who according to, Lindo‘n story got the money. But the magistrate smnmed the matter up that Brox had paid Lin- dun about Forty Dollars more than Ltnden paid out again. A an CALI? CASE. Cm. n Such, Roderick. Rebel and The degrees of heat registered at Toronto’s Observatory Monday after, noon broke all records for summer weather as far back as 18:4 and also all records back of that date. At I o‘clock in tho afternoon 97.0 degrees of heat were registered at the Memor- ological observatory. on several oe- casions It has been almost as warm as it was Monday. On September 2nd, 1897 the Observatory instruments reg- istered 97.1 degrees, and 10 years be- fore that on July 10th it was 97.2 but only on August 24th, 1854, did the mercury go above the mark reached by it an Monday and then it went t099.2. Peterson tor the crown ind J. C. Haight of Waterloo lor the defendants. Permmal.--Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pat- erson and like Irene Peterson, Berlin, were (manor Mr. and Mrs. Durant the latter part of lat wook....Miu Woods, Berlin, in a gnu: at Mr. and Mm. Joe. Woods, for e fortuight.... Mn. Jen. Hamilton, Heepelor, in here on e via“. .....Rov. W. C. end " Wueon left Wedneedey to spend a few weeks n Grim-by Park. During Mr. Wenon’l tbb-nm, the pulpit will be occupied try a former pester, Rev. J. S. Coiling, of Toronto... . Fishing parties are hummus now May-”Human Mary Gellngher, of Elmira, spout Sun- (in, under the Intent-l roof. on» The highest temperatures in other places on Monday were as follows:-- Chicago 92. New York 90, and Albany 98, this being the warmest. spot in the northern States. In other pane of Canada it was comparatively cool. The maximum temperature in Montreal (as 80, In Quebec 7f, in Winnipeg 82, in EihifiriRiiii,iiiirttrrrattmx 68. Four barns within an mites of Thornbnry, Grey County, vars dea- troyod trrtigtmtug during I comm Emu on smug” any“, July Ifth: HOTTEST DAY FOR 46 YEARS WINTERBOURNE. don'troyod I? mind " Teachers and Players Cash and one Price NEGLIGE SHIRTS . . . . Telephone 194. Splendid Weather o 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 8 0 8 Men’s an t, Men's CAI Ladiea' I 0 " Ladies' t' La lies' E 0 La‘dies’ s 0 t ff, ot ot of 0 Dress G: o at half pric 0 Ladies' I " Come GQGGQGGGGQGGGGGGGWQGGMO ft I n L; All The ft ijT"1i1,GRENNlANa, tb-w-tsa-m-ee-dj' Eitra fine striped lane} and -siiil' Eggioavnauv'egt- $3.50 and 84.50. widely choice. -. Prices 50c, 60c, 7 sc/and $1.33. -caa'rGiria through. ' If you haven't, come in and get fitted in ten minutes in one of our summer coats and vest. Don't waste your energy by wearing an- comfortable clothing when you can buy a nice cool summer out for $1.25. Better lines in fine luster 3nd serge are 01.50.8100 "14:13? . Extra fine striped luster and silk coat and vest are $2.75, 3.00. _ -A _..J .0 -- So thin that every breeze seems to blow through it; so cool that you doubt the thermometer; so comfortable you can get your work dole witlysut arguing. Men's summer coats, were 2 to Fu, for 750 each. _ Men's 60 and 750 shirts, reduced to 43e each. Ladiea’ paraaols, from 81.50 to $2.00 each, for 75e each. 9 Ladies’ $2.50 and $35 parasols for $1 GO each. Ladies' shirt waists. $1 to $2 value for 40c. each. Ladiea’ silk mitts, in brown and fawn, Ge per pair. A lot of neat pattern embroideries at half price. A lot of assorted hosiery at half price. Dress Goods, Chambraya, Muslim, l’iqucs, and Ceylon Flannel! at half price. Ladies‘ linen collars a each. Cuffs 50 pot pair. Come to our great clearing sale and see what you can save. Gmng l Jiast the Ihingy.this hot weather. 9y stock_is large andrthre Z ---__----- --__ i'i, Harvest Tools . . . SEE THEM AT An easy, responsive, double repealing action, and a full rich, singing quality added to its strength, volume and power of tone, makes it stand first and alone among Canadian pianos. NEXT TO BANK OF HAMILTON. BERLIN. What you want in a piano you will find in the Dont huy until you have seen the goods hero. Fool sure we an give the best value for the lean, money. "NORDHENER" swag 330’ WANLESS’ MUSIC STORE, 23 and M, South Side King Sh, BERLIN. To Sit Around and do Nothing. Have you a thin Shirt? SMYTH BROS., Men's 50 and 75c straw hats, 10 and 20e each. to Fu, for75e each. must be gone in quick order, as we'll keep no holdovera. Summ- ingly low prices is the lever to moot them with. Here’s a lift'. WHOLE NUMBER - 20 King St., West, BERLIN. Summer Goods . " I) for