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e CARIBOU WERE THICK 4 — Migrating caribou along the Yukon river’ near the American-Canadian border were so thick during the first week of October that the United ernment steamboat Gen. a said hauled them aboard for fresh meat, —_—_—___—_—. HANGED IN LONDON FOR BURN- ING COAL. ? In the reign of Edward I. the in- habitants of London petitioned the ‘par! King against the growing use of coal, declaring that it was “a public nui+ sance, corrupting the air with its} stink and smoke, to the great detri- practice of using coal-was at’ length| made a capital offense, and a man was tried, condemned and hanged for burning.coal in London. In those days the population of England probably did not exceed 4,000,000 or 5,000,- 000, and wood was plentiful and cheap from the vast forests that cov- ered tens of thousands of square miles where new are great towns. BUFFALO HERDS ARE THRIVING IN PARKS The current report of the Commis- sioner of Dminion Parks contains in- formation regarding the national buf- falo herds in Buffalo and Elk Island rks, It is not very widely known that ithe Commissioner of Dominion Parks has under his care nearly three thous- and buffalo, that live under natural ment of their health.” Wh ip the King prohibited its use, offenders} to be punished for a first offense b; a fine, and for a second to have thei! kilns and furnaces destroyed. Th with the same habits of feeding and the same liberty of range, within certain limitations, en- ljoyed by the herds on the prairies in ithe early days. These animals are healthy and ii splendid tondition.| Their handsome appearance and the fact that the normal increase is tak- ing place afford excellent proof that they are in their natural surround- 5 was an increase of 356 buffalo in Buffalo park, and 28 calves were born in Elk Island park. The report states that the young stock are.splen- did types and are thriving. HOW MONEY MAKES MONEY The Orillia Packet says: “Postmas- ter Thompson had an interesting ex- perience a few days ago, when a far- ‘mer living near Jarrett, called with a savings-bank book which his father, who had died three or four years ago had left and desired to draw the am- ount to\his credit. Examination dis- closed the fact that the year of the’ Franco-Prussian war, away back in eight years had lain at Ottawa un- disturbed, so far as the depositor was gs. During the year 1917 there|had bee concerned: ‘The book was-sent to d a computation of the in- after certain necessary formalities n. complied with, was. over. The experience is @ good il- lustration of how money makes mon- ley even at the low interesbrate. ———— GROWTH OF SPRUCE It takes about forty years for seedling spruce trees to attain a dia- meter of one inch, 100 years to make | d: a 6-inch tree, and 150 years to reach és : A inches established by the cutting re- ations for pulpwood in Quebec for ‘white and black spruce, according to the ninth report of the Commission} of Conservation. a” The renewal season Ishere and we shall be pleased to meet all our old subseribers and many new ones. The subscription is a dollat and a half and we are trying to give good value. 7 315 ARG Will the The observation balloon is on fire. must be his feeling as he fastens the rope of the parachute and takes “that desperate spring into the vast grey, vapoury nothing- ness”? Will the parachute open? At the critical moment will il # stand the test? : That is the question which purchasers have the right fo ask about everything they buy. 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Then we trol- leyed back to town and danced until n we motored to the e baseballed we ‘went to Ned’s and pokered till morn- ing. ‘To-day we muled out to the cornfield and geehawed till sundown. up to our room and bedsteaded until the clock fived.” Ce 2 The Point. A member of Parliament was ambi- tious to distinguish himself by his: whereupon the would-be orator rose moment, said: they are not observed, to what are these laws made?” sat down, his chest inflated with con- not speak to the purpose? not speak to the purpose, to what purpose did he speak?” eeee He Knew a Lady. The cabby was brought before the magistrate for using violent language to a lady. “But she ain’t no lidy,” he protest- ed fiercely. “Indeed!” quoth his worship. ‘And dovyou know a lady when you see one?” “Of course I do!” indignantly an- swered the man. er change?’ blinkin’ old fool!’ ses she; ‘keep it, and git drunk enough to kiss yer mother-in-law.” “Now, yer worship,” he ended, tri- umphantly, “that’s what I calls a real lidy.”” eee Helping Matilda A. certain selfish man came home the other evening with an enormous bundle. * “Matila,” he said, “you know’ those neckties that you bought me, so that I could put more money into the war loan?” “Yes.” bought something for you. material, and I got you eighty yards brother, who had elected to stick by Su and, after solemnly gazing around in| f4™m! “Mr. | es ani So saying he| fon to suit purchaser. . is wonderful 40-cent shirts and 15-cent beautiful red and green checked ‘dress |” OUR CLUBBING LIST ae Sun and Toronto Daily Gl lobe. $5.00 Sun and Dail mpire. 5.00 Sun and Toronto Daily World.. 5.00 Sun and Toronto Daily Star.. 4.25 Sun and Presbyterian. Sun and Family Herald and Weekly Star + 2.75 BUY WAR STAMPS The habit of thrift acquired during The Milverton Sun “and Monkton Times am EVERY THURSDAY MORNING The Sun Printing Office Main Street - MILVERTON, ONT. Subscription rates:—One year, $1.60} six months, 75c, in advance. Subscribers in ar- rears will be lable to pay $2.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. Advertisements without specific directions will be inserted until forbid and charged ac- cordingly. Changes for contract adver be {n the office by noon Mor MALCOLM Ma€BETH, Publisher and Proprictor, isements must lay, the war should not be lost. The peo- ple must continue to economize if they wish to carry Canada and their own families successfully through the their savings as possible into Govern- ment War Stamps. If you see it in The Sun—it’s so. Property for Sale a these lots are under pasture at pres- and a number of good village lots, en block is your, opportunity, as the executor is desirious of winding up the estate of the late John McNaught. For further particulars apply to— J. A. MELVILLE, Executor; Monk- ton R. R. No. 2. BusinessCards Dr. P. L. Tye Office: Pustic Druc STORE, MILVERTON Hours: 10 to12 a.m., 2 to # p.m, and 7 to 8 py DR. F. J. R. FORSTER Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Graduate in medicine, University of Poronto. int New York Ophthal- mic and Aural Institute, Moorefield’s Eye and Golden Square Throat Hos- pitals, London, Enz. Hours—10 to 12 a.m.; 2 to 5 p.m. daily. Evenings—7 to 8, Wedn and Saturday only; or by appointment (Phone 267.) © 53 Waterloo St. S., STRATFORD. DENTIST. ‘ f J. F. SEBBEN, D.D.S., L.D.S. Windsor Block, Opp. City Hall, - STRATFORD Phone ‘§ one 993, Open evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock Legal CENTRAL » STRATFORD, ONT. Is recognized as one of the most re- H.B. Morphy, K.C. Solicitor for Bank of Hamilton, LISTOWBL. MILVERTON, ATWOOD Offices: Listowel, Milverton.) Money to Loan, liable Commercial Schoo]s in Canada. uates are placed in positions and they meet with success. Students may en- ter at any time. Write at once for free catalogue. D. A. McLACHLAN, Principal. RAND TRUNK Sistem Ghe Double Track Route between MONTREAL, TORONTO, DETROIT AND CHICAGO d) Harding, Owens & Goodwin Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Gordon Block, - STRATFORD, ONT. Money to Loan. 8.7, HARDING W. G, OWENS W. B, GOOBWIN Notary Pubilo. W. D. Weir, - Notary Public Auctioneer for the Counties of Perth ‘and Waterloo. Conve; cer, deeds, wills, mortgages drawn onveyances. ramaavite made villa, 3 Office: Weir block, over Bank of Nova Scotts 7 A. Chalmers, - Notary Public Conveyancer, Issuer of Marriage License, J.P. for the Countyjof Perth. Real estate bought’and sold. A few choice farms for immediate sale. ONTARI MONKTON, - Unexcelled Dining Car Service. Sleeping cars on night trains and parlor carson principal day trains. Full information from any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent or C. EB. Horn- ing, District Passenger Agent, Tor- Veterinary. R. E. Beggs, V.S. VETERINARY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: Barr’s old stand H. C. BAIRD, 'Phone 1, Local Agent would make enough dresses to see you through the war.” eeee Well “Proveesioned.” Sandy said to fishing expedition. Donald: ‘Gang get the proveesions. said Donald. sadly and said: MAIL BOXES DAMAGED (Mildmay Gazette.) lect was unfo! Grace Maynard. would lose it. She «di position was ultimately discovered by Sandy and Donald were going on a “An’ what are ye gaen o do wi’ all that bread, nion?” Last Friday night a couple of mis- ereants from a neighboring town, in search of adventure, amused themsel- ves by damaging the rural mail boxes the Elora road between Mild- es\d. M. FLEISHHAUER ui a MILVERTON, : Weir's List of Farms For Sale The matter has been reported to the 9th concession of Mornington, con- post office department ex- | tail ng 50 acl oe = ce pene 2 pected that prosecution will follow |precre’ vith, “Ritchen and woodshed These young fel ill pro-| Drilled well, windmill, bank barn, big bably find that tampering with mail |pen “Beil ing shed. a x is i it ‘st acres 0! Le eed aE Rae oh i 8th concession and the south easterly he eee 84 acres of lot 4, in th con sion. Will be sold either in block or GIRL BRIDE AS A SIX YEAR _ |separately. $9,800 will buy lot 18, concession ped 7, Mornington; 160 acres, comfort- able dwell An unprecendented story of neg-| bai ded at Detroit last week in the divorce suit of Mrs ad_married William Maynard at Banff in 1908. alone in the wilderness for six long years, except for occasional visits from her husband. Her only cloth- accident, while she was still maintain- What we all seek is the place Where our money will Hot The Queens Hotel CANADA FOOD BOARD LICENSE NO. 10-622 Best accommodation for eommercial trav- ellers and others. ‘Two large Sample Rooms. GEO. F, PAULI, Prop., + Milverton, Ont Purchase the Best We do it in our buying and recognize fired with the ou al same ambition. That’s why we Price our Suit- ings and Overcoatings as Low as is consistent with unimpaired “QUALITY.” That’s why it wil pay you well to trade here. Leave your orders now for Christmas. jes’ and Men's Tailor + + ONTARIO ing house, splendid bank ith strawshed and dri h use, cement silo. Corner farm; close to Millbank and C.P.R. station, beautiful homestead. $7,000—Will pay. the east half of lot 3, con. 5, Mornington; 100 acres; brick house, bank bara; plenty 0: good water; 2 miles from Milverton. $6,800—Will buy the east half of mn, 100 acres rewton; the $2,000 down, balance at $7,200 will buy the north half of lot 9; con. 8, Mornington, 100 acres 44, with hen house and _pi Land ing r Seccietics. Milverton Lodge No. 478 A.F. & A.M. G.R.C, Meets every Monday evening on or before full moon every month in their hall in J, B. Weir’s block, Visiting brethren always welcome A. Harrow, W.M, H, L, Nicholson, Secy. Silver Star Lodge No. 202 1.0.0. F, Meets every Friday night at 7.30 tn thelr hall over Bank of Hamilton, ary, _ W. K. Loth, NG,” Fin.-Seey. SHADOW TEST ¥ THIS METHOD, tt B*impossipie to makes all work ts doi are fitted by this system. Children'seyes “aeeurately examined without “asking questions, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! P. H. BASTENDORFF “Eyesight Specialist" MILVERTON, = = = ONTARIO t AUCTION SALES eat Drille dwell and windmill—A snap. Pe MO FT eG |e Ot fy aa oy IF 2 Ne eo ee eg b : . 4 a : : : ; ‘ 4 :