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_ Ernst‘se " i m CEVV O2V ..* s~ As perfect a .‘ «duetion of any !. / the season‘s f â€"_~. _ beautiful rang little details of ‘ r, such ; \â€" VUng colfars, a n | Cl s PE Siernlininninnl trctims.. se _ ~$12.50 to $14.0( * a. AS perfect a suit as the finest proâ€" _ «duetion of any custom tailor made of .\ _ I the season‘s finest quality tweed in a (f/"mlful range of patterns. All the k: > d details of tailoring that are deâ€" % # By. a careful gentiemaniy (F m‘weh as long lapels, closeâ€"fitâ€" â€"~ ($12.50 to $14.00 mEn‘s suits NOW â€"_1, _ $9.60. ,:t';,.‘lfi. man who is looking for a busiâ€" Ei suit, full of shape and style, _ sn see these. They come in a C t I variety of tweeds that comâ€" vak. goodtaste and good looks. Every 2 A gentleman‘s suit, linings â€" and £cs M iiags of a No. 1 quality. . Come ?( 6 one on and see for yourself. y & + $9.50. (~ ; The ma ness â€" sui should s« beautifut ime good _ ~inch a ge _ finishings . ‘tPy one o ME isel * 1. _: Meére words you say? Not at allâ€"we don‘t idly play with LWley mean just what we mean so we repeat them. lt's!, the most remarkable Readyâ€"toâ€"Wear Sale ever attempted in this M::efit.. And there are three reasons why it‘s the most remark i# Di¢ ; ; Belters, VUisters, Chesterfields, bodyâ€" fitters and loose boxy Overceats. You‘d be tickled to §get such bargains as these some years ago. Now with such advances staring you in the face here ds ‘your opportunity to get new styles and reliable fabrics at great savings, sizes. for ail. ‘$1e.00 to s18.00 men‘s overcoars _ ~ FoR s11.80. W Slipâ€"ons, Chesterfields and a 1 ow ol __ $2000 To $22.00 men‘s overcoarts ~_FOR 315.60. $25.00 To $27.00 men‘s ovERrcoats .. â€" FOR $18.90. Supreme _ Overcoat offering, high &"l'ld. fabrics, latest approved styles, rcoats for men of all sizes, styles for men of all builds, short men, tail men, stout men, can ail get the outerâ€" garment they desire in this great ofâ€" fering of wonderful overcoat bargains. & ~~~ mz mss 33 ns w ... $18.00 AND $20.00 suits now 113 50. __ Women‘s Leather Shoes, Felt Lined, worth $3.50, while they Weseloh‘s Shoes, worth $3.00, while they Girly‘ and Boys‘ Felt Lined DON‘T FORGETâ€"Under the Militiry Service Act of 1917, the Govâ€" ernment have llowed me a short time to wind up my business after which 1 must report for service in the army. We are offering all our Rubbers at Reduced Prices. Extra Shoe Bargains OPPOSITE THE MARKET PHONE 671 + s KITCHENER The great cut reaches every garment. â€" All are inâ€" eluded ; not one is reserved. Komen’s Felt Slippers, High ow Cut, worth $1.50, while y. fast .02 00000000 AA _ _ The stock is a great one the most important in this soifars, gracefuily shaped trousâ€" Helters, unusual offerings â€" of whife Overcoats, excellent fabâ€" ind smart styles, well taitored, for all, but no one range with @s. * Come for real Overcoat barâ€" _ THE Conscription Shoe Sale Shoe Store COME IN AND LOOK AROUND C o 0 > Come from JANUARY SALE Now Being Offered at the $2038 $2.78 98c In order to clear out the balance of my Winter Shoes and Slippers in the next 19 days, | am giving the prices an extra cut, so if you can use any of this kind it will pay to came and buy. Everything must be sold it will be to your interest to inveifigate the Big Snaps that 1 (J. Weseloh) am offerâ€" ing on account of being forced to sell out my Shoe Business. BELOW ARE A FEW EXAMPLES. A splendid line of Men‘s Gunmetal and Box Kip Lace Shoes, good comâ€" fortable last, worth $4.00, for .. €9.08 Ladies‘ Fine Kid Hiâ€"Cut lace shoes, mahogany or grey colors, pointed toe, semi Louis heel. a swell dress shoe, regular $7.00, sale price ... ... ©4.05 MEN LOOK AT THiS. Men‘s _ Sheep Moccasins to wear in Rubbers, worth $1.75, while they last . 38 $1. These shoes are mage on rashionable formâ€"fitting lasts, weited soles, which insures the maximum of comfort and service. There are gunmetais in lace and button styles and patent leather in face and button styles. A mighty good shoe even at $4.50. Anyone of the 240 pair Saturday at ... .. Q9.08 HERE‘S A SNAP FOR LADIES. Men‘s Heavy Felt Shoes, with Leather _ around, worth $4.00, while they iss ®QA ACO 240 PAIRS OF WOMEN‘S $4.50 SERâ€" the 240 pair Saturday at ... .. ©9.08Q Men‘s Felt Slippers, Leather Soles, worth $1.25, while they last ..... 222. . 138 $1. Men‘s English Cashmere Socks, pure Woel, . worth 85¢ toâ€"day at 65¢ 2 pair TOF siss.iric8 siars evsaye5‘s $125 Men‘s Heather or Black Rib Worst ed Socks, regular 65¢ for ... .... FfÂ¥ 15 dozen Black Cashmere Socks, reâ€" gular 50c¢, to clear ..... ........ ARe SURPRISE BARGAINS IN MEN‘S SOckKs. $1.25 Men‘s Elastic Ribbed Underâ€" $1.00 Men‘s Fleeceâ€"Lined Underâ€" WEAP ....... .2ll. 22. 22. l..2.. QRe $2.00 Men‘s Scotch Knit and Elastic Rib Underwear ..... ... ... slso considered too great. The cut reaches below cost itself, not in one but in scores of instances. The entire stock must be reduced before inventory on February ist. To effect this end no sacrifice will be Where the Good Clothes TWELVE PAGES. f $2.98 Sonator and Mrs. Rats, Mr. and Mrs. J. T Otto, Mrs. David Ratz, and Fred. Dobus attended the funeral ot Mrs. Ed. Grundenberger paid a vis it to Mr. and Mrs. P. Gordner, in Mit chell over Sunday. Ptc. Wm. Hull, of the 201st Battaâ€" lion and latterly of the 15th, was inâ€" valided home and arrived in our town on Monday afternoon. Pte. Hull susâ€" tained serions wounds in the right arm and jaw. He will be stationed at Whitby until he recovers from his wounds. [ Mrs. John Messner has donated a beautiful wicker tray to the Woâ€" men‘s Patriotic Society which can be scen in Miss Rabb‘s snow . window, Tickets are being sold on the tray and will be given to the one bolding the lucky number when the tickets are drawn. Mr. Chris Sutter met with a very unfortunate accident at the Brass Works on Wednesday forencon hy havâ€" ing his right hand caught in a sum!r‘ ing machine and the hand so hldly‘ crushed that the thumb and two first fingers and part of the hand had to be amputated. ed a Board of Asrl;ulifi;év;;lfiéi'l';l-i TI’! the Library Hall on Wednesday afterâ€" noon at 2 p.m. Mr. J. W. Clark, of Catusvilie, one of Ontario‘s leading farmers addressâ€" Miss Myrtle Lindenschmidt, of Galt, called on friends here this week. * Mrs. George Bean is on the sick list. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Henry Ernst returned to her home in E‘vnmton. I1L., on Monday afâ€" ter spendfng the holidays with her sisâ€" ter, Mrs. Jacob Erust, here and her brothers in Kitchener. Mrs. Alexander Rau _ is spending several days at the home of her parâ€" ents in Wellesley. Mrs. Andrew Sararas has returned home from a two weeks‘ visit with her brothers and sister at Goderich and Clinton. this week after ;l;én:flnx ;';;;;:h“;rth relatives and friends in Clinton. Miss Lily Buck is spending a week with relatives and friends in Kitchenâ€" er. In compliance with the order from the Power Commission to reduce the consumption of hydro power by twenâ€" tyâ€"five per cent. The local factories close down two days a week. The Hahn Brass works shut down on Monâ€" day and Thursdays, the furniture facâ€" tory on Tuesdays and Fridays and the Felt Boot Factory, Foundry and Berger‘s planing miii on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The factories are working at night to make up part of the lost time. Local and Personal. Conserving Power. __The Women‘s Patriotic Society of New Hamburg and the Women‘s Inâ€" stitute Haysville extend a cordial inâ€" vitation to all the ladies interested in patriotic work to attend a joint meetâ€" ing on Thursday afternoon, January 3ist at 2 o‘clock in the Grand Theatre, when Mrs. H. W. Parsons, of Toronto, will give an address on "The Women‘s Opportunity at the Present Tlme.'f‘ Mrs. Parsons comes as a highly recomâ€" mended speaker and all interested should take at:lvantage of this oppor~l tunity of hearing her Mr. Henry Steiner met with a serâ€" ious accident at the Furniture Factory last Saturday by having his left hand caught in a rip saw. The tip of the thumb was cut off,â€"the index finger almost severed and the two middle fingers badly lacerated. ‘The doctor however, has hopes of saving the finâ€" gers. . Joint Meeting. l The Ontario W.C.T.€. is endeavorâ€" ing to raise a fund of $25,000 for free ’Lea, coffee cocoa, and lemonade, to assist the National Council of the Y.â€" M.C.A. who will need $50,000 to cover ; free drinkables for the Canadian nol-| diers in the trenches. To aid in raisâ€"| ing the necessary. funds, The W.(‘.’l‘.U.; of New Hamburg will shortly hoid a thimble and trinket Day, when theyl will ask every citizen to look through his possessions for broken and d(ncnr-, ded bits of gold jewelery. The scheme has been a financial sucess in Eng-' land, and is being tried in the Unlledl States. It not only pays for patriotic work but sends back into clrculutlnnl precious metals now useless. In the| meantime look over your dlsmrded' trinkets. Serious Accident. Miss Edna Sanderson returned home Otto A Trinket Day Member Library _ Boardâ€"Thomas H. Sterling. ty Constable, Truant Officer, Health Inspector, Caretaker, Roadmaster, and Street Cleaner.â€"A Haun, Fence Viewersâ€"Charles Nablo. Danie] Cressmanâ€"Fred. Schcefer. Poundkeepersâ€"Rumig and Montag, F. J. Hartman. Member Board of Health.â€"John T. The New Hamburg Council met in special session on Monday evening and made the following _ appointment for the ensuing year: Clerkâ€"J. L. Katzenmeier. Treasurer.â€"W. R. Plum. Auditorsâ€"Jacob Ernst and Herman Appel. . Assessorâ€"Alois Haun. Medical Health Officerâ€"Dr. J. Marâ€" Municipal officers appointed:â€" Our Busy Neighbors (Continued on page {.) New Mamburg News Notes Gathered by lnduh’hqn Correspondents in County and District Poter A. Snider is the new clerk of Waterloo Township, according to the decision arrived at a special meeting of the Township Council. ‘There wore alx applications but Me. Snider auc cbeded in obtaining> the majority .of Miss Jennie Lewis of Calgary, Altg., visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis laat week. _ Lient. C. Garden of the Royal Flyâ€" ing Corps, Toronto spent Friday in town. He was on his last leaving prior to leaving for overseas. He is a broâ€" ther of Mrs. E. Pequegnat who formâ€" erly resided in town. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mogk of Murâ€" dock, Nebraska., _ have . returned to their home after spending . several months with Mr. and Mrs. J. Randall. Mr. Hy. Kraft. visited _ Preston, several days ago. â€" 1 Mr. Hy. Black spent Saturday at Kitchener. Mr. George fi?;fitvli';rlfomben. Sask., visited his cousin, Mrs. Geo. Klinck last Priday. Mrs. L. Fischer held a patriotic euchre at her home on several evenâ€" ings ago. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery enterâ€" tained their friends to a patriotic euchre on Thursday evening. P0 Smss icA aad ‘ The patriotic skating evening which ‘1 was held in the rink on Wedne-dly& was a great success. ‘The Women‘s ! Patriotic League had full charge of| the evening. Refreshments were serye . ed in the Curler‘s room. Excellent / music was provided by the E.M.S. band. A neat sum was realized to be added to the local Red Cross Fund. . | There was no service in the Presbyâ€" terian church on Sunday. Dr. Blair had charge of the anniversary servicâ€" es at Acton. Mrs. W. Badley spent Wednesday in Guelph. Miss Casima Schierhoiz spent the week end at Kitchener. About a dozen ladies gathered at the home of Mrs. J. Christman on Friâ€" day afternoon to celebrate her birth day. A very pleasant social afternoon was spent. ‘_Mr. F. Palmer of Galt and Mr. Newâ€" ton of Winnipeg spent several days in town last week. Mrs. J. Weber and Mrs. W. Steddick spent Wednesday and Thursday â€" in Guelph. ® Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Witzel of Kitchâ€" ener spent the week end with Mrs. F. Conrad. j Next Sunday service will be held in the Lutheran Church at 2 p. m. . Afâ€" ter this service the already twice postâ€" poned annual congregational meeting will be held. Sunday School will be held in the forenoon. Student L. Irschick of the Seminary Waterloo preached in the Lutheran chggch on Sunday evening. We were informed that our esteemâ€" ed townsman Mr. Byron Schwartz has been elected president of the Woolâ€" wich Township Sunday School Conâ€" vention at St. Jacobs on Thursday. Mr. W. J. Snider was a business visâ€" itor in Gueiph on Saturday. Mr. Hy. Weichel is spending sever Girls under 15 yt;anâ€"'l(lfl; )fl;nz le, Conestogo, 1st prize, Elizabeth Chal lour Conestogo, 2nd prize. Pte. Rert Dahmer of London Camp spent Sunday at his home here on leave. F Mr. Henry D. Dahmer spent a few days in London last week. Boys under 15â€"Roy Lederman, 1st prize. Local and Personal CGentlemenâ€"Mr. Arthur Holle, Conâ€" estogo, 1st . prize, and Mr. Marshall Biggqmn. Bloomingdale, 2nd prize. The carnival on Saturday evening was a a great success, in spite of a sharp cold wind a large number of young people from the neighboring villages, Bloomingdale and Winterâ€" bourne were present and took home with them some of the prizes. The prizes awarded by the Judges, Messrs, Fred Weppler, Conestago, Chas. Bedâ€" ford, Bloomingdale, and E. McKeemar of Philadelphia, Pa, went to the followâ€" ing ladiesâ€"Miss Ada Snider, Conestoâ€" go, 1st prize, Mrs. John Burnett, Winâ€" terbourne, 2nd prize. the stars had to take a deteat by a ’6-2 score. The teams lineâ€"up was as follows : Queens Conestogo. Schnarrâ€"Goalâ€"Koch Snider â€"r. defenceâ€"â€"Holle Schiefeleâ€"I. defenceâ€"Snider Schnarrâ€"roverâ€"Holle Schnarrâ€" Centreâ€"Geis Stahl~â€"r. Wingâ€"Koch Schnarrâ€"L. Wingâ€"Koch Refereeâ€"L. Koch. 1 A game with a team from Kaufman Rubber Factory is slated here for S:;r‘ urday evening. Successful Carnival Another victory was added to those already won by our Hockey team, in a game play«l___ last Wednesday when the K. & W. Collegiate lined up against the home team. Although a strong team_ v!th some speed to then: Hockey WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,JAN.31, 1018 â€" TWELVE PAGES. PRICE THREE NEW TIWNSHIP CLERK. (Continued on Page 7.) Miss Dora Shisier of Markbam is visiting Miss Ida Bowman. Mr. Wesley Haliman of 7N;w Dunâ€" dee is spending a week at the home of his parents. _ Mrs. M. D. Hallman, of Port El visited atthe home of Mr. and Mrs B. Halliman this week. Miss Sadie Bergey of Kitche spent the week end at her bome. were barred from membeniup in the United Mine Workers‘ organization. __Mr. E. H. Thamer of Kitchener had charge of the services in the U. B. Church on Sunday. &Another report, or aitogether frozen to death from still another report, the hboy came home very much lzlge with only the cheek slightly frozen, and has attended school ever since. We are sorry that such reports should have started at all. cord not realizing how bad the storm was, and instead of coming home with both feet frozen as one report had it, or both hands and feet frozen from We understand from good authority that the lad went away on his own acâ€" The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd have been very much annoyâ€" ed at the false report that has been circulated so broadcast, through the Country, regards the young boy that braved the storm last Saturday and wen‘t_ over to Kitchener with a load of _ _ Another year has again passed by and two of our aged citizens are once more celebrating their birthdays namely, Mrs. Bemis her 87th birthâ€" day and Mrs. Beaford ber 85th. Both are enjoying their usual health and are receiving the hearty congratula tions of their many friends on this ocâ€" casion. No Truth in Report. Mr. D. A.Bemis of Toronto and Mr. Raiph Bemis of Detroit, Mich., are spending a few days at their home, celebrating the birthday of their mothâ€" er. Celebrated Birthdays. The Industrial Workers oaâ€"he World The sawmill is again‘ running full swing since last week and it seems more like Bloomingdale as we used to know it. Mr, Ben. W. Moyer spen last week near Tavistock Little Miss Eva Shantz of Bridgeâ€" port is spending a few weeks at Pleasant View. alter speuding several mba];--in-fi; istock. M. WEICHEL & SON Limited Waterloo and Elmira â€" THE BIG HARDWARE STORE Phone 215 on account of his other business enâ€" gagements decided to withdraw from the position of Clerk, therefore, we the Council of the Township of Waterleo, beg to tender Mr. Tilt our best wishâ€" es and hereby accept hi resignation the same to take effect forthwith. . News Notes ary was Axed at $300 a year. Mr. Sai cer succeeds Mr..Geo. A. Tilt. ‘The Township Council, on motion of M. 8. Suider and Amos M. Grof, passâ€" ed the following resolution in acceptâ€" ing the resignation of Mr. Tilt: â€"That whereas Mr. Geo. A. Tilt, CW this municipality, who hbas acted that capacity for the thirtyâ€"fve years, has .. 1 Canvass Belt, 4‘ 8" x 4 ply x 2", for ... 1 Canvass Belt, 4‘ x 4 ply x 2", for ..... ... 1 Canvass Beit, 3 "'x‘plyxz”‘: Yor ..... . 1 Canvass Beit, 55 4" x 4 ply x 3", for ... . 2 Canvass Belt, 1° 3" x 4 ply x 3", for ...... 1 Canvass Belt, 1‘ 11" x 4 ply x 3", for ... . 1 Canvass Belt, 6! 11" x 4 ply x 3%4", ... . 1 Canvass Belt, 9° 2" x 4 ply x 4", for ... .. 1 Canvass Belt, 7* & x 4 ply x 4", for ..... 1 Canvass Beit, 5‘ 9" x 4 ply x 4", for ....., 1 Canvass Beit, 4‘ 8" x 4 piy x 4", for ... .. 1 Canvass Belt, 3‘ x 4 ply x 4", for ..... .. 1 Canvass Belt, 8‘ 7" x4 ply x 4", for .... 1 Canvass Belt, 7 10" x 4 ply x 5", for ... . 1 Canvass Belt, 8 7" x 4 ply x 5", for ... .. 1 Canvass Belt, 14" 6" x 4 ply x §", for ... . 1 Canvass Belt, 5° x 4 ply x 5", for ..... ... 1 Canvass Beit, 4 @" x 4 ply x 6", for ..... . 1 Canvass Belt, 8 x 4 ply x 5", for ..... .. 1 Canvass Belt, 4* 5" x 4 ply x 6", for ... .. 1 Canvase Belt, 3 1" x 4 ply x 6, for ..... . 1 Canvass Belt, 3° 2" x 4 ply x 6", for ..... . the votes of the Counciliors. The sai 1 Canvass Belt, .6 7" x 4 ply x 1%," for 1 Canvass Belt, 13‘ x 4 ply x 1%4, for ..... Mr. Charie Bedford is bome aguin We have a quantity of CANVASS and RUBBER BELT REMNANTS in all sizes and varied lengths. We are offering these to you during the next week at prices way below present values. Don‘t miss these Stockâ€"taking Bargains. They are real snaps. * Canvas Belt Remnants All 4â€"ply Belting, Brand New Bloomingdale. Moyer spent a few days BELTING SALE SENSATIONAL REMNANTS of Kitchener WESELOHâ€"GOUDIE, LT VALVES ALWAYs THE BEest. * _ _ _ 42 KING ST., 12 TO 18 FREDERICK STREET, KITCHENER, ONT At the Department Store in our M Clothing and Furnishing Dept. It will be worth your while to come and see the wonderâ€" ful Big Bargains. It will pay you to follow the crowd to our Men‘s Clothing Dept., 12 Frederick St., Kitchener. We also offer many special Janâ€" uary Sale Bargains in every department in our store. Chicopee Woolien MilJs Water â€" We have different qualities. Come in and compare our prices with our competitors. _ We will sell you excellent quality Serges for Suitings or pantings, which you can either BUY BY THE YARD, ‘ HAVE MADE UP FOR YOU BY US, 21 King St. W. $1.45 Men ! Here is a Chance to Save! 4.35 1.15 .75 1.65 1.10 READYâ€"TOâ€"WEAR® DEPARTMENT HAVE A CUSTOM TAILOR MAKE U} FOR You. Latest styles in Blouses, Skirts and Dresses Our prices are reasonable that are SMART and FASHIONAbBLE FELDMAN â€" Bargains 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Belt, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 bber Beit, 1 %ur Beit, 1 Rubber Beit, 1 Rubber Belt, 13° 1" x 3 ply x 1%4", for ... 1 Rubber Beit, 3‘ 9" x 3 ply x 2", for ..... . 1 Rubber Beit, 4‘ 2" x 3 ply x 2", for ... ... 1 Rubber Beit, 6‘ 9" x 3 ply x 2", for ... ... 1 Rubber Belt, 8‘ 10" x3 ply x 2", for ..... . 2 Rubber Beits, 3° 3" x 3 piy x 2%4", for ... 1 Rubbet Belt, 4‘ 4" x 3 ply x 2%4", for ... .. 1 Rubber Belt, 17" 3" x 3 ply x 2%4", for ... . 1 Rubber Belt, 5‘ 4" x 3 ply x 2%4", for ... . 1 Rubber Beilt, 13‘ 10" x 3 ply x 244", for .. 1 Rubber Beit, 8‘ 10" x 3 ply x 3", for ..... 1 Rubber Beit, 3‘ 11" x 3 ply x 3", for ... .. 1 Rubber Beit, 4‘ 4%," x 3 ply x 3", for ... . Rubber Belt Remnants 3 and 4 ply, all New Belts or > FURS Beit, Belt, Belt, Beit, Beit, We have Visit our 3‘ 1" x 3 ply x 3", for ... 4 4" x 3 ply x 3", for ... 6‘ 6" x 3 ply x 3", for .. 3° 4" x 3 ply x 3", for .. 12° 54," x 3 ply x 3", for 16 10" x 3 ply x 3", for . T‘ 4" x 3 ply x 3%,", for 1 8" x 4 ply x 4", for ... 9° 7" x 4 ply x 4", for ... 3 9" x 4 ply x 4%", for . 13° 5" x 4 ply x 4%,", for 4‘ 3" x 4 ply x 4%,", for 1‘ 10" x 4 ply x 5", for 1‘ 8" x 4 ply x §", for | 8 9" x 4 ply x 6". for 32 Queen St., S. Phone 561. $1.20 .75