Bol As $ Our Boots and Shoes, we buy from best makers, and in the best markets and are prepared to sell them at the iowest prices. Our stock of general Dry Goods is well selected, both in style and quality and will be sold at convincing prices. Keep your eye ou THIS SPACE for Bargains. Terms Cash Great Bankrupt Store Come in and see them, All shoes bought here shined free. We do Repairing neatly. Terms Cash. off Regular Prices. This is no Fake Sale but a Straight, Square Deal. We are givâ€" ing this liberal Discount in order to Reduce our Stock before stocktaking and to make room for New Spring Goods. _ _ _ _ > h nil . A strict eye to businessJenabled us to buy a big lot of confirmation shoes in all the newest styles at a special bargain, and we sell them the same way. Satisfaction goes with every pair we sell. Boots and Shoes We beg to announce to our many customers and friends, that we have removed to STORE NO. 32, King St., East, made all modern improvements and are now prepared to show our goods to best adâ€" vantage. Time as he grows old teaches many lessons and one of the most valuable lessons old Father time teaches is, that it doesn‘t pay to purâ€" chase the so called "cheap" clothing. All well dressed men want as good an article as they can afford, in the matter of apparel, and it‘s our resolve to aid them to obtain the best at the LOWEST PRICES at T which GOOD CLOTHING can be bought. in Ladics‘ ard Children‘s Mantles and Jackets, Capes and Costume Clo ths to match the Jackets Store closes every evening at 6 30 except Tuesday and Saturday. Confirmation Shoes â€" Special Bargains LOW PRICES The A. 0. BOEEAMER C0. Lnited Our preparations for this Spring Trade have been on a much largâ€" er Scale than ever. The Department has been transferred to the Grand FEloor thus giving us increased space and making a wonderful improveâ€" ment in the seeing and buying. Experienced Sales Ladies are here to render you assistance, make suggestions or put our own ideas into exâ€" ecution and skilled trimmers will do the rest. _ We welcome you to this Department. Come on Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 24th, 25th and 26th Pattern Hats and Bonnets : Flowers and Foliage § Feathers and Wings Untrimmed Hats > Children‘s Headwear Miilinery Materials Formal Oponing VOL XLIVâ€"â€"NO. 12 MANTLES AND CAPES for the first glimpse of New Creations in With the diâ€"play of Millinery will also be shown the newest styles A. WESELOH, & CO., Spring Miliinery S. R. ERNST & CO., Waterioo County‘s Greatest Store 42, 44 and 46 King St. 45 and 49 King Street, Berlin, Next to Post Office 5 # = = Phcne 139 Your Last Chanee To Buy 20 Per Cent. Reduction TAKE THE LEAD simsâ€"MUSE â€" 5. se N. 2. 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All ladies, wanting the latest and most fashionable head gear should not fail to give this enterâ€" prising store a fair trial.â€"Mr. Casper Ziegler of the Elmire Advertiser, was in our village last Saturday, looking after the interests of the Advertiser, CENTREVILLE NMr. Wm. Miller is slowly recovering ... . A goodly number of our citizens were at the river on Sunday viewing the sights. Everything comes downâ€" wood, trees, lumber and even cattle. .. Mr. Amos Weber has lefé, and Mr. Gao. Lavsch moved into the place on Monday last....There was a very small crowd at the Sunday School on Sunday on account of the weather. ... Mr. Fiias Dippel called on Mr. Wuw. Carey on Sanday last. ... Mr. Henry leorge, of Dippel street, spent last Sunday at Mr, Meyer‘s....Our school yard is very muddy at present. We need _ larger grounds .... Messre. Norman Latsch and John Dippel were at Blair on Sunday viewing the scone of destruction . .. . Mr. Stoltz preached a very impressive sermon on Sunday last from the words "How shall we escape if we neglest so great a salvaâ€" tion ?" Notes or tus Waerk.â€"La Grippe is quite prevalent in this vicinity.â€"The high water hss subsided, but the effecis are still quite visible. The road and sidewalks in the village in the flsoded regions are in very great need of repair, â€"The I.0.0 F. are giving a concert on the night of Good Friday. A farce and music by the very best local talent are in order.â€"Harry Brindle is spending a few weeks in the village.â€"Mrs. (Dr) Willson returned on Thursday last from spending a week in Parkdale, where she was the guest of Mrs. I. U. Woolner.â€"Mr. Wm. Motheral has secured a position as clork with Seibert & Co.â€"Mr. Wm. Shesenburg, formerly clerk for Seibers & Co., is filling â€"a position for Doerr & Co,, Berlin.â€"Miss Mitchell, bhead milliner for Neal & Co., arrived in the village Morday last.â€" Miss Nettio Wallace is again in charge of the millinery department of Seibert & Co.â€"Mr. Diniel Wright is painting and generaily improving the residence, recently purchas d from ths estate of the late Mrs. Williams.â€"Mrs. Cockerâ€" ton is very ill. PErsonar. â€" Miss Clara Zilliax of Listowel, was visiting abt her grandâ€" mother‘s residence, Mis _ John Class.â€" Messrs. B. J. Ballard and R. T. Mcâ€" Callum of Hawksville, were in our vilâ€" lage on business one day last week.â€" Miss Brubacher of Glenallon was visitâ€" ing at the residence of Mr. Thos. Quickâ€" fall, last Sunday. â€" Mr. and Mrs. Norman Strome spent last Sunday at Alma.â€"Master Roy Cousins of Alma, ‘s abt present the guest of bis uncle, Mr. Norman Strome. PrErsonamâ€"Miss Harriet Pogson was the guest of Mrs. S. 8. Dstwiler on Sunday last.â€"Mr. F. Latch of Centre: ville, bas returned home from London, where he has been attending ths Conâ€" vention of 0. H. C., as the representaâ€" tive of the Centrevilie Lodge.â€"â€"Miss Minnie Shearer has secured a position in Miss Hackett‘s millinery cstablishâ€" ment in Preston. Miss Minnie will be much missed in social circles in this vicicity, but we wish her all success. Erisrs â€"Prayermeeting at Mr. D Bricker‘s, Little Paradise, on Tharsday evening â€"Mrs. A. Coors, who has been cn the sick list, is now improving â€"TIwo of cur benedicts enogaged in a pugilistic encounter one day recently. The older of the two claims be csrried off the palm of victory deead easy with the use cfonly one hand. This quiet little village was surprised to find out that. we had such a pugilist in our midst. _ We hope he will not often disâ€" play his talents in that line, bhowever. Arter tHE ErEsurt â€"Now that the waters have abated, and the ico all zone, things are setbling down to their vsual aspâ€"ct. Last Sundsy the waters of the Grand River here rose to a height that it had not reached for many years previous. Drifo wood went down in l:rge quantities, also sap buckets, timâ€" ber, logs, etc. The farmers who have land lying along the river flats now mourn the loss of their rails, that they had not previously removed to a place of safety. _ The iron bridge, however, is still left to us, safe and sound, although !ast Sunday not much of the piers were to be seen anymore. It is reported tbhat a break of an icejam in Fergus, c:used the sudden rise of the river here. At a later date it was ascertained that the high waters had startel to underâ€" mine the abutment on the south side of the river. Miss Addie Gimbel gave a party in in honor of ber birthday to her lady friends.~ We wish her many bhappy reâ€" turns of the day. {£OUNTY PLATTSVILLE. pISTRICT. FLORADALE FREEPORT and . .. The necessary repairs to the Q ueen street bridge, Galt, will cost between $160 0 and $1800. A new bridge, single arch, could be built for $5,000, Marrnmtoxiar. â€" The marriage of Miss Jennie Cathcart and Mr. J. A. Beggs announced in last week‘s issue, to take place on Wednesday of last week was duly solemnized at the hour eppointed. _ Miss Minnie Oathcart, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Dave Wray supported the groom. Miss Minnie Bundy played the wedding march as the bridal party entered thes room,. The bride, who was given away by her father, was very prettily attired in cream, orna mented with lace and ribbon, and wore the customary bridal veil. The brides: maid, Miss Minnie Cathcart, wore a neat, simple costume of pink, overlaid with Swiss muslin. The groom and best man looked well in their nsab filting suits. The ceremony was performed by the Rov. R. Keefer, after which congratulations were received by the happy couple from the large company of friends pres:nt, and then a sumptâ€" uous wedding supper wes served, to which all present did ample juastice. The bride received many beaatifal and useful presents, among which were noticed two crayon portraits of the bride‘s father and mother, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sherk, Waterloo, uncle and aunt of the bride. Mr. and Mrs Beggs left during the evening for their future home near this town. The comâ€" pany of young people enjoyed themâ€" selves in various ways until a late hour. The guests from a distance were Mrs. Ooulter, her son, Gordon, and two daughters, of Caesley, and Mrs, Sherk and Master Clark, of Waterloo. And still another Cupid has a‘so been at work in our midst. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mr Simon Crookshanks and Miss Sara Brown, to take place Wednesday of this week, at 5 o‘clock. Congratulaâ€" tionsg. Briesrs.â€"Mrs. A. Boomer is visiting her daughters, in Borlin, this week.â€" Miss Etvta McIntyre was in town last week, attending the Cathcart and Beggs nuptials.â€"Miss Minoic Bundy lett Monday for Milverton, where she has been reâ€"engaged as milliner for Messrs, Guenther and Loth, for the spring seasoo.â€"Mr. Copeland of Presâ€" tono, very efficiently occupied the Metkodis!l pulpit here Sunday, for the Rev. R. Keefer.â€"Mr. Robt. Rowe was called to Mona to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss Lena Mcâ€" Nabb, and returned on Saturday.â€" Mrs. M. Goetz, who has been i1 for several days, is now improvicg. Farmuers‘ Inscrttuts â€"The Farmers Institute meeting which was held at this place last Tuesday, was well atâ€" tended, both at the afterroon and evening mecetings. The speakers from a distance that were to attend ib were not all present. The evening meeting was largely attended for the state the roads were in. The Dundee brass band was here to entertain us. Brirrs â€"The new talking machine or "gramaphone" gave the people of this village a consert last Friday evenâ€" ing and the receipts were to be devoted for charitable purposes. The Dandee string band was to furish the music but they did not appear.â€"Mr. H. Newcombe, representing The Waterloo CHRONICLE, is in the village this week and intends to write the history of this place in book form, and will also pubâ€" lish a sketch of the place in the paper next week.â€"The New Mennonite denomination has bought a plot of ground from Mr. J. Good,, whereon preparations are being made to build a church and sheds. Elder Evans, of the reâ€"organized Church of Latter Day Saints, was left $2,000 through the death of George Kettlewell, a Caradoc township farmer, an active member of the church. Dep.â€"Master John Huber, youngâ€" est son of Mrs. Widow Huber, of this place, passed peacefully away on Sun day evening of last week, after a lingering illness of several montbs‘ duration. His sisters from Rochester and Toronto are home to attend his funeral. OxstEr SuppEr â€"The Foresters of this place treated themselves, their wives, sisters and sweethearts to an oyster supper in their comfortable hall in the Heimler block, on Thursday evening of last week. After the elegant supper prepared the compary were invited into the bouse of the Heimler family, adjoining, and most hospitably _ entertained for several hours. * KOSSUTH. Brirresâ€"Mr. Isaac â€" B. Clemons moved his household furniture to Presâ€" ton station yesterday from whence it will;be shipped to Leamington by the G.T.R. Mrs. Olemens is unable to accompany Mr. Clemens owing to sciaâ€" tica. Shehas been laid up for a fow weeks, but we expect to see her around in a fow days, under Dr. Och‘s care.â€" Mr. Christian Brubaker will move on Mr. I. B. Clemens‘ farm on the 23rd insb, _Wewish Mr. Brubaker success. â€"The Rev. A.R. Springer preached at Zion Chapel on Sunday evening. Text, Mark 14 and part of the 8th verse, "She hath done what she could." The sermon was very impressive. A large crowd listened _ attentively. _ Next Sabbath Mr, Terryberry will preach in in Sheffield and the Shefficld pastor will officiate ab Z ion. \ en CC s ~ R Ka & S hP in aA < 424 iA 4 4s â€"a ho K 3 s Hâ€" o se 9 s3 hB § § a eB & 85 9e o ts JS s EF a 5 2@ & 3 wa s is 2 Bb 3 a a B 5 8 Ti â€" â€" 3 B 2 & a a G m m 9 s 82 2 a. ho v 5 is y y /oD o o 2 a 5 Celme / y DP & & . 9 s§ S 3 gapss ROSEVILLE LINWOOD ce PeErsonamnâ€"Mr. W. Bitschey is atâ€" tending the annual convention of the Order of Chosen Friends at ‘Toronto, as delegate of the order here.â€"Mr. Fred Brobman of Chicago, after spendâ€" iog two weeks at the parental home bas returned to the Windy City${ again. Mrs, H. Raisig spent the past week with friends in Drayton.â€"Our conâ€" bractor, having worked up to last week in Guelph, spent a week at Doon and then lefté for parts unknown. STJACORBS PrErsonam.â€"Mr. Alf. Snyder lefé for Toronto on Tuesday morning.â€"Mr. Con. Gingerich left on an ex tended visit to Southampton and Port Elgin. â€"Mr. Noah Cress, photographer, of Guelpb, spent Sunday abt home.â€"Miss Annie Harris, of Waterloo, spent Sunâ€" day under the parental roof. â€"Mr. Geo. Good has purchased a new horse clipâ€" ping machine.â€"Mrs. J. Eilis, accomâ€" panied by her son and caughter, of New Hamburg, are renewing acquaintances in town.â€"Mrs. Milne, of Toronto, is visibting her daughter, Mrs. W. Waugh. Mrs. Sheppard and daughter, also visited Mr. and Mrs. Waugh.â€"Mr. Lovi Lichti, of Waterloo, has moved into the house formerly occupied by Mr. Henry Gildner. Briers â€"A heavy bail storm passed over our burg on March 16:h.â€"The washout by the recent freshet has again been mads passable. _Two work men, by some means, were immersed and one bat went down the river.â€"The singing of the meadow lark would indicate thav epring is at hand.â€"Sugar making has been carried on last week. An old time taffy pull would be very acceptâ€" able. Now don‘t all speak at once.â€" Messrs. Burrows Bros. are putting up another power loom â€"Mr. Fred Schaefer‘s new machinery for brick making has arrived. Mr. Shafer stands at the head for machinery for making brick and tile.â€"The Town Fathers viewed the late washout and decided to put up a new bridge with 75 feet span and piers of mammoth stone. The beavy rains up north caused the water in the river to rise rapidly on Sunday morning. â€"Mr. 8. Schiedel started a butchering business and will slaughter young beaves, Ho will make a specialâ€" ty of summer sausages. By strict atâ€" tention to business he expects to reâ€" ceive a fair share of public patronage. â€"Many small bridges and culverts were washed away by the high water last week. â€"Mr. J. Betzner has & car of corn on the track.â€"Mr. 8. Kinsey also received ons car of corn.â€"Large numâ€" bers of Jack rabbits were forced out of the swamps by the high water and were seen in the fields. HAWKSVILLE. Sprorar SeErvicEs.â€"Special services will be held in the Presbyterian church here on Sabbath Day, April 3rd, at the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, Rev. W. A. J. Martin, pastor of Knox church, Guelph, will deliver the sermons, As Mr, Martin comes bighly recommendâ€" ed as an able minister, it is hoped that a goodly number will be present and give him a good hearing. _ Rev. Mr. Cunningham attended the meeting of the Presbytery at Galt on Tuesday last. Brirrs.â€"The wedding on Wednesâ€" day passed off very quietly. Tha conâ€" tracting parties were Clara Snider, of this town, and Mr. Keller, of Detbroit, Mich.â€"Quite a lively runaway took place in town on Saturday. No very serious damage was done.â€"Oar enterâ€" prising blacksmith, Mr. Gilles, is going to build a new shop this summer, and ib is rumored that there will be a hall erected over it. That‘s what the people want so why don‘t the town subscribe â€"The other day it was rumored there was & cider saloon in town. BriEzrs â€"The Masseyâ€"Harris repreâ€" sentative, Mr. James B. Weir, had a delivery of a carâ€"load of seeders and cultivators last week, and this week two carloads of binders. He expects to deliver another carload next week.â€" Mr. P. Mulcaby has been confined to his bed the past week. We wish him a speedy recovery.â€"John E. Baker and family intend leaving for Oak Lake, Manitobs, on Tuesday next. May prosperity greet them in their new home â€"Rev. James Ward,formerâ€" ly of Millbank, will conduct services, both morning and evening, at Grace church, Sunday, March 27th.â€"Rev. T. G.A. Wright will conduct the anniâ€" versary services in Haysville on Sunâ€" day next.â€"Mr. John Ritter bhas reâ€" ceived a large consignment of Masseyâ€" Harris repairs. Farmers will find his stock complete in ail lines.â€"Mr. A. J. Babb has received a large consignment of spring goods, which he is at present opening out. DrsrrovEp sx FirEâ€"The usual quietness of our village was greatly disturbed on Monday evening, by the alarm of ‘fire‘ being given, Mr. Hamâ€" mond‘s dwelling being all in flimes. The fire made such progress before any assistance came that it was impossible to stop it. Every effort possible was made to save the contents, but very little was saved. Mr. Goodridge occuâ€" pied half of of the house and all his furniture was consumed, with no insurâ€" ance. Mr. Hammond‘s loss will be covered by insurance. Prrsoxnam. â€"Miss M. Ferris is spendâ€" ing a fow days at her home here.â€"M. L. Mundell is visiting friends in fListoâ€" wel.â€"Miss Hutcheson returned to her home in Relmore on Tussday. CROSSHILL. MILLBANK. BRESLAU. Jromicle romcle. We have put into stock a largeassor{ment of Carpets, compr sin> ail the best makes of Wool, Tapestry, Brussels and Axminster, etc. Also Hemp carpets, Chinese and Coco Mattings, Symrna Rugs, Squares, etc. These goods were all beught direct from the best manafacturers for Spot Cash and wil? be sold at prices which will satisfy intendin g Over 9,000 rolls Wall Papers opened and put into stock during the last week, of the very newest styles and colorings. These goods were bought direct from the minuâ€" facturers for spot cash. You know what that means. You know the power. of cash in the markets of the world toâ€"day. _ Cash is King ; Credit is nowhere. We shall sell wall papersat prices which shall make buyers happy. Cheap Cash Store, Nos. 23â€"25, S. King St., Berlin, Ont Jeweler and Optician â€" Berlin. The Perfection Clothes Drier No more chilling the house with frozen clothes standing around to thaw out. It can be lowered to be filled with Clothes and then raised to where the heat is greatest, thus ensuring quick drying. Carpets and House Furnishings Watch Repairing RECOGNIZED throughout Canada as the Jead ing commercial school in Ontario. Enter Now Write for special cirenlars. The New Perfection Clothes Drier enables the clothes to be Jdried in the house, without inconvenience. is easily adjusted, requiring only a Screw Hook » be placed in the Ceiling to which it is attached, _ & es § 4 The great advantage is that it takes up no floor room, ,, o valuavle in kitchens, and dis penses with the nuisanes of having the clothes hung around the room in the oldâ€"fashioned way. _ Made in lengths to suit any height of room. You cannot afford to be without one. The Time To A BOON TO HOUSEKEEPERS. No more freez ng of fingers or tearing of frozen clothes in removing them from the line. __ _ > NEW BUSINESS A. CHATFIELD, M.&_&_M _ |_M. Weichel & Son It is CHEAP, USEFUL, EFFICIENT. It Spring Term Begins April 4th ~ y(ENIFP3z > /; WATERLOO Leitch & Liphardt. Weemploy only the most competent workmen and guarâ€" antee you satisfacâ€" tion, As to prices: watch cleaning 50c, main spring 50c and other repairs at proportionaterates. STRATFORD, ONT. Wall Paper SMYTH BROS. W. J. Elliott, Principal CARPEHTS : :. : : ° :: HOUSEH FURNISHINGS WALL PAPER, EBTC :; :: WHOLE NU MBER, 2263 se FOR SALE BY .â€". . We carry a large stock of Lace, Chenile and Tapestry Curtains, Curtain Po es, Rings, and Chains. _ Table Covers, Chenille, Tapesâ€" try and Repp, in a large variety of p tterns and colorings. purchasers. Come and examine our stock whether you want to buy or not. Our Mr. R.D. Lang will make you welcome and be happy to show you our stock. Our stock of Window shades is immense and covers all descriptions, shades, colors and prices ; plain, fringed and lace trimmâ€" ings, bought direct from the largest manuâ€" factarers for spot cash, and will be sold at prices which will make this Great Store the most popular trading place in town. A $10.00 . .. ‘Craotint‘ Portrait Do you want an enlarged portrait of yourâ€" self, or any member of your family, relative or friend ? YOU CAN GET ONE of these beautiful "Craotint" Portraits, size 16x20 inches as we have made the necessary avrangements with the only house making them. HOW ? Buy $10 worth of goods from us for cash. With each purchase of 5¢ and upwards we give you afcoupon representing the amount of the purchase. Savethem untl you get $10 worth, and then we will get you an enâ€" largement of any photo you let us have. We Give You the Portrait Free. You Simply Buy a Frawme from us at Lowest Wholesale Rates. We have a sample Porâ€" trait, also samples of the different pattern Frames for you to select from, on exhibition Commences April 4th. at the Guelph Busi ness College and Shorthand Institute. A most reliable and well managed School for young men and young women preparing for life; Call or write for Circulars, at our store. V. K. SCHMITT, Odd Fellows Block Will it Spread? } Curtains and Curtain Poles What? Fame or Paint? Both. THE x SHERWINâ€"WILLIAMS | PAINT. Covers Most, Looks Best, Wears Longest,Most Economical, Fuli Measure. SPRING TERM Be Joyful Its fame has gone broadcast ‘and all users know that it spreads well under the brush. _ The Leading Shoeman Window Shades . . . FOR NOTHING J. SHARP, Principal, ELMIRA Waterloo, Ont. a