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% ie Are three things worth getting when these qualities are found in Our Shoes and pay at other stores. Below we quote you are on sa‘e this week. Men‘s Box Calf, Waterproof, Lace and Congress boots, Loin 10G, perfect fitting, worth $2.735, special at $2.00. . Men‘s Tan or Black, Waterproof, Lace or Congress, newest shades with silk vesting tops, worth $3.00, special at $2 50. M en‘s Tan or Black Harvard Call, Waterproof, Goodyear Welt Sillk Vesting or all leather tops, (every pair guaranteed) worth $5.co‘ special at $3.50. . $;.5o, special at $1.95. Misses‘ Chrome Calf, self tip, made in newest shapes worth $1.75, special at $1.25.. We do Repairing. We an)d we have One Price. The A. 0. BOEEMER 60. Linited 7Oc.â€"Ladies‘ Tan Oxford Ties and Strap Slippers to $2.00. 69c.â€"Ladies‘ Black Oxford Ties and Strap Slippers, sizes 24 to 5, former prices $1.25 to $1.75. â€" These are Odd Lines ; hardly any two alike. Come early and get first choice. Men‘s Black or Tan Laced Shoes and Oxfords, sizes 6 to 9, former prices 89c.â€"Ladies‘ Button or Laced Shoes, sizes 24 to 7, former prices Misses‘ Button Shoes, sizes 11 to 1, former pr.ces, $1.20 to $1.50. The Many manufacturers having shoes on hand, owing to countermands, over stock, etc. offered them to us at a big sacrifice. We took advantage and bought them all. Now to be Honest With You. We bought too many in some lines, and to clear them out quick we sacrifice profits, and that‘s why we are offering good shoes in many cases at less than wholesale cost. Ladies‘ Chocolate cloth side bicycle shoes, regular $1.75, sacrifice prices $1.25. Ladies Lace and Button Boots in black, chocolate, oxâ€" ifii&)’(i and green, regular $3.00 and $3.25, sacrifice p ice$1.99. _ _ ___ _ Great Wear â€" Big Comfort Least Money VOL. XLIVâ€"â€" KO. 20 Store closes every evenifig at 6 30 except Tuesday and Saturday. _ Men‘ Goodyear Welt oxblood and green im‘ ytT4o" â€"‘ & lace Boots, regular $4.00 and $4.50, sacrifice $2.99. You‘ll not have another such upportunity this season. Shoes Shined Free. Terms Cish. Repairing Neatly Done. A. WESELOH, & CO., Shoe Sale of the Seasoq Terms Cash. BE BR Store closes 6.30 p.m. except Tuesdays and Saturdays. Women‘s Box Calf, Button, Coin Toe, Cheap Store 99 CE N TS Waterloo County‘s Greatest Store 42, 44 and 46 King St. 45 and 49 King Street, Berlin, Next to Post Office x = w = Phone 139 worth getting when one buys Footwear. All ind in Our Shoes and for less money you have to Below we quote you prices of a few specials which "dinl (fh ds? ; nasol B’ C & 4 sinm i2 dn 4e § 5 3 Te Ts i2 s A LIVE 5 yer e s e ; [ glts CS B" _A 3 : 3 & 5 fls Res and m feipe & D4 . j . PAPLREJ .‘ wo Bs ts Th s agtz 4n > q 44 (<s ie Re s c vel es a & t * 5 "“'% 4 "> a 1&5 2 y 5a o) Eo 5 5 5 5 E5 6 3 o 5 g%5 a 5 . $ & § 55 3 : Coe. Leeh 5P s o o e s 1 EK 5 5 3 i c dran 2# 2, 2. 5> h2 2 2. 9 2. 9 | > > 5S & en dee»/ s Te 3 loake.. 192 o D $ ce P > E> <p L4 o “'~>:§;3“’ W. H. Leeson, Prop. BERLIN, ONT. and Congress Boots, Coin Toe, Extensive Sole Boot, worth sizes 24 to 7, former prices $1.25 ON TL sell for Cash $1.50 to $3.50. $1,.50 to $3.00. and styles, WATERLOG, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 19. 1898. ST. JACOBS. PrErsoxam â€"Mr.J chao Creas of Brantâ€" ford, spent Sunday under the parental roof.â€"Mr. Vic. Harrick, merchant of St, Clements, was over here on business on Tuesday.â€"Mrs. Grills of Listowel, is visiting ab Dr. W. O. Robinsou‘s this week.â€"Miss Anna Harris,accompanied by Miss Clara Heller of Waterloo, visited under the parental roof over Sunday.â€"Mr. Israel Soyder, accomâ€" panied by his sister, drove over to Glenâ€" allen on Tuesday,â€"Miss Maggie Obterâ€" bein b«s left our town for Hespeler. COUNTY Back Fromr W asit. Tâ€"Mr. Chas. Ssefeldt, of Seattle, W .T., formerly of this vicinity, is at present renowing acâ€" quaintances and visiting his parents here. He reports everything very brisk over there, When he left here he was a poor man and now he owns a fine 250 acro fiarm. He states that the soil is also far superior to ours here,and fertilizers are quite unnecessary. Brirrs.â€"The Misses Harris have again opened up business with their deâ€" licious ice cream and will supply the boys with their lassies every Wodnesâ€" day and Saturday evering.â€"Messrs, E:.scher and Stearn bhave just finished cleaning the well at the creamery, _ As the well is very deep, it is quite a â€" difficult task, .but with their machine they succeeded very well.â€" Our creamery has once more commenced operations for the coming season, and under the skilful mansagement of Mr, Brubacher there shou!d certainly be a good quantity of butter manufactured. The same men who travelled last year are again on the road.â€"The glue facâ€" tory has not yet finished their busy season. They have not had such a long season for a good many years past â€" That wedding is coming off on the 24th of May, all right.â€"Mr. Ed. Wanner has severed his connection with the store and is now engaged at his former place in the creamery.â€"Mr. Wm. Soyder bas purchased a fine registered horse from Mr Alex. Peterson.â€"Mr. Wondel R:ist of Conestogo, has moved into the home formerly occupied by Mr. Jake Weaver.â€"Mr. F. B. Filsingor has sold his o‘d wheel and now sports a Masseyâ€"Harris.â€"Mr. Harry Gibson, who is at present employed ab Bruâ€" bacher‘s carriage shops, has reseived the contract of painting Mr. Wm. Saider‘s bhouse. WELLESLEY Thursday is Ascension Day....The teachers of our public school will attend the sâ€"mi annual meeting of the Waterâ€" loo. County Teachers‘ Association at Berlin on Thursday and Friday next. ... . The Arbitrators who sra to settle the dispute regarding the U nion school and the school at Berlet‘s Corners, section No. 19, will meet in Meyer‘s Hall on Thursday . . .. If the village of Milverton would keep her inebriate youths at home on Sunday Wellesley citizens would feel gratefu‘. It is dis graceful to have intcxicated youths desecrating the quiet sabbath of our village by their curses and yel‘s and especially so when local hotel keepers furnish them the quor. A friendly warning from the hotel inspsctor to Wellesley members of the fraternity would not come emiss and might perâ€" haps result in some good. It is too bad to see younrg men the worse of liquor on a Sunday when their proper place would be attending divine service at the churches . . .. About twenty five bicyclis‘s from mueighboring towns visited our town on Sunday.... Mr. Philip Kreutzweiser, of St. Clements, visited his brother Honry at this place during the past weck. LINWOOD. Don‘t fail to call at V. R. Berlet‘s for your spring su‘ts and overcoats. _ He has an excellent stock to select from and sells cheap.â€"3t. PrErsonat â€"Mr. and Mrs. J. Dst: weiler, of Wallace; Mr. Fred and Miss Millie Wetzol, of Moorefield, were guests at Mr. John Schnurr‘s over Sunâ€" day.â€"Mrs. Ed. Bullock and baby of Petrolea, are visiting at Mr. Ohas. Parsili‘s. Miss Matie Parsill, who has been spending & couple of months with her sister in Petrolea, returned home last week.â€"Miss Selena Litble, sfter a week‘s visit with Dr. and Mrs. McEachâ€" ern returned to her home in Listowel. â€"Mrs. Robt. Rowe is visiting her niece, Mrs. Levi Tbhomas, in Bloomingâ€" dale:â€"Rev. R. Ksefer attended the district meeting in Berlin this week. Mrs. R. Keefér accomparied him.â€" Rev. and Mrs. S. Cunningham of Hawkeville, are visiting among their church people here.â€"Mrs.Pem. Rennie and Master Almond Rennie of Newâ€" ton, visited at "Maple Hurst," Monâ€" day. FLORADALE Mr. George Baetz had the misforâ€" tune of falling out of a wagon hburting himself severely. Dr. Hay of E‘mira is attending him, and is doing as well as can be expected.... Mr. Gottfried Lehnen and his daughter Annie, made an extended trip to Wellesville, Mo., and other places, to visit some relatives and friends. ... Mesere. John Steddick and Sol. Hoffer, spent a day in Berlin and Waterloo on business .last week. .. . . Mrs. James Walker, of Doon, was visiting at the residence of their son, Mr. John Walker, last woek... . Mr. Thos. Pearce, P.S.I., visited our Public School on Monday morning. ... The Elmira Bicycle CUlub passed through our village on Monday, about twoentyâ€" six members in all, * pISTRICT. and ... h 7 i 1 o is‘ hn &>, '*:;'F‘}x‘-‘ tm 4&3 5 8 s m Ki @ G aA O o2 & omm 5 2 9 e o5 < 5 a y id s E6 # 1 5o s c3 e tA P h & E4 sA kh c is 9 ho Cae Ts" o a & & * 34 _ BP s omart n Nee es BADEN Dratus.â€"Since we seot in our last budges of news a couple of weeks ago, death has bsen busy in our midst, takâ€"| ing away two of our citiz ns out of this world of sorrow and care. On Tuesday, 3rd inst., Mrs. Jobhn Lorentz succumbed bto that dreaded disease, consumpâ€" tion, from which she had been sufftering for several years. The funsoral took place on the Fridey following, in the forencon, to the Catholic fcemetery at St. Agatha, whither the remaings were taken for burial followed by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased. Mrs. Lorentz died at the ago of 48 years, 6 montbs and 22 days. We join with the community in extendâ€" ing our sympathy to the bereaved husband and daugbhter who are left behind. Mr. Lorentz bas been i!l for some days but is improving aga‘in.â€" Last Thursday old Mr. Wm. Hofstetter who was ill for several weeks past, breathed his last at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 23 days. On Saturday afternoon the remains were taken to theMennonite cemetery nearMannheim, of which church the deceased was a member, where they were laid in their last resting place. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funâ€" eral, _ The services were conductod by Revs. Daniel Wismor and Tobias Bowâ€" man. Mr. Hofstetter came here from Germany. _ He lived near V ictoriaburg for many years til! his retirement a fow years ago, when his son, William, took the farm and he moved to Baden with his wife, who is still living _ She is very ill and small hopes are enâ€" tertained for her recovery. AccoipenTs â€"On Friday, May 6th, ss Mrs. Alex. Brant of Petersburg, was driving through here on the way to Hamburg to the funeral of Mr. C. Ernst, accompanied by two children and her mother, Mrs. German, an acciâ€" dent bappened which might have proved fatal. â€"When they reached the G.T.R. tracks the horse shied and Mrs. Brant jumped from the buggy, breaking ber leg a little bslow ths knea,. The children and Mrs, German escaped with a severe shaking up. We hope for the speedy recovery of Mrs. Brant. â€"Some days ago Mr. John Gascho, sr , fell from a waggon and injured several ribs severely so that he was very sick for some time, but he is now recovering again. _ Mr. Gascho is the Omish Mennonite bishop here and is well known throughouh a large section of the country. His many friends will be glad to hear that he is improving. Srock PurcHasspâ€"The stock of Mr. C. Lederman, general merchant, who assigned to a Hamilton firm a short time ago, was purchased by J. U. Clemens & Co. of Berlin, last week and the store opened for business on Friday last. Messrs. Clemens & Co.‘s stock in Arnold‘s block is now being moved into their new quarters. Mr. Lederâ€" man, we understand will be manager for Messrs. Clemens & Co. Bricers.â€"The fine store in Arnolds‘ block, from which Messrs, Clemens. & Oo.‘s stock is being removed, will shortâ€" ly be occupied by Mr. Phillips the druggist. This will make a splendid drug store â€"The fish stories are larger than the fish that are caught this year although some fine specimens © of speckled trout have been caught, The lucky ones are, bhowever, few and far between.â€"Over 1,800 bushels of wheat were brought to Shirk‘s mill here in a day recently, when the price reached the dollar mark and over.â€"Fab cattle and bog sbipping is in full swing at present. Quite a number of cars were shipped the past week. Brirrs.â€"Rev. M. Bowman, P. E., conducted church services in Borlin on Sunday.â€"Pugh Brothers, of Toronto, spent a holiday with friencds hare.â€" Mr. Laidlaw was in Guo!ph on business last week,â€"Several of cur prominent citizens are anxiously waiting for the Spain Admiral Cervera to give the American navy a sound slapping. They msintain that in wou‘!d be lessening the American dignity and act as a good tonic for the remainder of the war ; beâ€" side it would keep her blood cool when she h1d whipped the Don out of his pants. It might make ber a better neighbor and improve the tone of her conduct towards her best customer beâ€" yond the broad Atlantic. We would all like to see a war correspondent who is not biased. It is so easy to praise the boat that floats you. Mr. Lloyd Bowman and Miss Good spent a roâ€" cent Sunday in Blair and Preston.â€" Miss Fanny and Master Archie McKay visited Miss Bulmer at her home in Wallenstein.â€"Miss Cynthia McKay is abt home from Guelph enjoying a holiâ€" day abt present. Miss Cora McKay holds Miss Cynthia‘s position during the latter‘s absence,â€"Mr. Chas, Bedâ€" ford, jr. and Miss Alice Bedford are visiting friends in Taviatock.â€"The spring crops are doing well and a finer prospect would hardly be wished for. Brixrs.â€" Spring grain is looking well, but warm weather would send it along faster.â€"Farmers are busy sowing corn, plarting potatoes and preparing turnip ground.â€"Mr. 0. D. Bowman is putting ap & new patent wire fence along the road. Ib makes quite an improvement.â€"Mr. Stuckay, our genâ€" ial merchant, made a business trip to Harriston last week.â€"The Misses V ogt and Miss Weichel from Elmira, accomâ€" panied by Mr. J. F. Martinson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Devitht, last Sunday.â€"Mr. Addison Snider is making improvements on his house. WEST MONTROSE BLOOMINGDA LE Wool will be on the market now. I will buy for cash or exchange for Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. and will be pleased to have a share of your trade. _ Custom Carding and Spinning dove to order. City Grocery, I. Brubacker, Proprietor. AccipExt â€"A rather serious acciâ€" dent happened to Moses Reist while on a visit to his parents on Sunday last. Ib appears two horses in one stall were fighting. _ Solomon Reist took out one horse and Moses, while endeavoring to take out the other receoived & severe kick and was knocked against the wall. Ho was picked up in an unconscious condition and upon examination it was found he had his arm broken between the elbow and the wrist and was also badly bruised about the head. Dr, Ullyot was called ia to attend the sufferer, who is doing as well as can be expected. At time of writing he had not been reâ€" moved to his home. Brirrs â€" Anthony Moyer moved his housebold effects and family to Neustadt on Tuesday of last week.â€" Bread is now 12 cents a loaf, something unusual in this town. _ Considerable growling is being done as the price was never below 10 cents when bread was cheap.â€"The Bicycle Club took their first run to Floradale on Monday evenâ€" ing â€"Rev.â€" Mr. Watson delivered a special sermon to the I.O O.F. Lodge in the Metbodist church on Sunday afternoon. A good audience was presâ€" ent to listen to the able discourse.â€" Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Fear lefb last week for Sicomons Junction B. C. From that point they proceed by rail to O‘Kanagan Landing and then by boat to Pentieton. The good wishes of their many friends accompany them.â€" While playing about home on Tuesday evening the little daughter of Wmm O‘Neil had the misfortune to fall off the gate thereby breaking her arm.â€" The money subscribed to the Baseball Club is lying in the bank ready to be used for some good purpose. As no practicing is boing done it appears there is no life in the organization.â€" In scanning the proceedings of the village Council we notice that improveâ€" ment on the streets ard sidewalks to the amount of about $300 will be made. This is truly a move in the right direcâ€" tion as some of our sidawalks and streets need repairing badly. Bicvore CuuB.â€"The Bicycle Club is a reality and at a recent meeting the following officers were elected : Pres., J. S. Weichel, viceâ€"Pres, M. Watson ; Secy.â€"Treas., C. Laschinger ; â€" Capt., W. Ziegler ; Lieut., H. Heimbecker ; bugler, A. Pfaff, The colors of the club are red and black an14 they intend to have their regular runs every Monâ€" day evening, weather permitting. SHurrpincg Noteks.â€"The amount of shipping done here is something enorâ€" mous. Shipments of stockers, butchers, export cattle and hogs are made almost daily.â€" Mr. Marois, the horse buyer shipped a carload of horses from this station on Saturday ncon, Splendid horses wore sent out. Sucerssrutn EntERTAINMENTâ€" The young people of the Methodist church held a successful entertainment in that church last Friday evening. _ The musical parb of the programme conâ€" sisted of vocal quartettes, duets, solos and instrumental solos, The literary part of the programme, which consisted of an interesting debate was an imporâ€" tant feature of the programme. The subject was "Resolved that the United States is justified in using forcible means to drive the Spaniards from Cuba." After an exciting debate the negative won by one point. Messrs. Russel Winger and Bert Jackson on the negative and Mesasrs. _ Morley Watson and Ray Winger on the affirmative. Enatra Pusurc Lisrary.â€"The folâ€" lowing are the newly elected officers of the Elmira Public Library : Chairman, A. Werner ; Secy., R. Woenger ; Treas., N. T. Hillary ; Managing Committee, A. Werner, S. Lrschinger, R. Winger ; Finance Committee, N. T. Hilliary and W. Bhrens; Book Committee, R Winger, O Lascbinger, C. W. Schier holtz and W. Behrens. The report of the Library is very eatisfactory. 1,953 volumes were issued during the year and 108 were purchased. The total number of volumes now in the Library is 2 383. Axxuam Mrertinc or E. M. 8.â€" At the annual meeting of the Musical Society the following officers were elected, viz : Pres,, J. S. Weichel ; Viceâ€"Pres., W. T. Reynolds : Secy., C. T. Laschinger ; Treoas. W. Bohrens ; Directors, M. L. Weber, 0. Ziegler, J. Peol, P. F,. Stumpf, Chas. N. Klinck, Amasa Winger ; Auditors, A. H. Erb, N. T. Hillary. BRESLAU Mr. A. White of Guelph shipped a car of beeves for Halifax.â€"Our herder struck out with a family of 30 cows, ar parently prepared with the necessary ay pliances for such aa occasion. Farâ€" mers and breeders of stock will nots that hogs and sheep are not allowed to roam on the highway, any person havyâ€" ing the right to lay an information before a justice of the peace.â€"Farmers have been very busy of late teaming wheat to market, well pleased with the price $1 and over per bushel. Mr. 0. Beck of Blair got his horse drowned in the mill dam last week. John Rau of Stratford died at the Stratford Hospital on the 9th inst., of kidney trouble after an operation for rupture. He was 66 years old and a native of Germany. ELMIRA 4 & l ge If ‘eé We are outdoing the past at every turn in the Dress Goods Department, and such a statement is full of meaning when made by this store. Every day sees new elegance in Dress Goods and the enthusiasm created is manifest in the crowds in this department at almost any hour of the day. The store always has a cheeriul welcome for all comers, and buying is never necessary here to ensure courteous treatment. DAILY NEWNESS IN DRESS GOODS 3,000 yards Violet Lawns for summer wear. These goods are theâ€"product of one of the best manufacturers in the States, and were bought at less than the cost of manuâ€" facture. _ These goods are all wash fabrics, and colors guaranteed fast. The regular selling price was 25c per yd. _ We are putâ€" ting these goods on sale at 10c. The hosiery department with us has alâ€" ways received special attention. _ This seaâ€" son we have surpassed all previous efforts in this direction. The best markets of the world have been put under tribute for our Cheap Cash Store, Nos. 23â€"25, S. King St., Berlin, Ont This school does first class work in every department and enjoys a large patronage. A Commercial School of the‘ highest grade, none better in Canada. Students can eater ab any time, â€" Catalogue free. â€"____ __â€" ____ The The last shipment of BEVEL PLATE MIRRORS will be in in a few days. These are Bargains and will not last long. BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, handsomely framed, at greatly reduced prices, for a short time. In BEDROOM, DINING ROOM and PARLOR FURNITURE our stock has never been so varied and complete, and prices so low. Parlor Furniture : M. Weichel & Son i WATERLOO Hosiery Department. MERIT WINS SUCCESS sOLD BY Simpson Co., Violet Lawns. CENTRraz; STRATFORD, ONT. SMYTH BROS. M & & h &r h i io ch h h ts dhl® & d th. tb h h oh. W. J. Elliott, Privcipal, WHOLE NUMBER, 2271 Specials This Week. TELEPHONE 37 UPHOLSTERED GOODS. Cash and Only One Price. ThE Suerwinâ€"Wirriaims Co) hosiery department. CASH AND EXPERâ€" IENCE have done their part and the result is a hosiery department second to none. 1084â€"Our special ribbed cashmere hose, sizes 5, 54, 12%c per pair ; 6, 6$ 15 cents per pair ; 7, 74c 20c per pair ; 8, 8$, 25¢ per palti= . cce > Children‘s Black Cashâ€" mere Hose. _ No. 642â€"Ladies‘ flat ribbed cashmere hose, special heel, double sole, 29¢ per pair. sizes 84, 9, 94. n y es Ladies‘ black cotten hose, full fashioned, seamless, 2 pair for 25¢. 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 Children‘s plain black cotton hose, 8¢, 10¢ 12%e per pair. A A $10.00 . .. ‘Craotint‘ Portrait "Craotint" Portraits, size 16x20 inches as we have made the necessary avrangements with the only house making them, Buy $10 worth of goods from us for cash,. With each purchaso of 5¢ and upwards we give you afcoupon representing the amount of the purchase. Savethem unt:l you get $10 worth, and then we will get you an enâ€" largement of any photo you let us have. _ HOW ? We Give You the Portrait Free. You Simply Buy a Frame 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 at our store. s s« AND .+ . V. K. SCHMITT, The Leading Shoeman Odd Fellows Block + Waterloo, Ont. write for circulats. WANTEDâ€"Teachers and other bright men for vacation or permanentlg to soiicit for "‘Canada : An EncycloFaedia of the country," in five royal quarto yolumes. No delivering ; commissionfpaid weekly. s The Linscott Publishing Co., Toronto. to commence a course of study in Shorthand, Typewriting or Bookkeeping at the :: :: :if GUELPH BUSINESS COLLEGE .. NOW IS THE TIME .. LIMITED, PAINT King St. West, â€" f Berlin,. MAKE . . . FOR NOTHING FOR ELMIRA J. Sharp, Principal,