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Po Pn h i @. Bs Ki [ wing this, your statement is written letters derogatory jg acter to certain companies Z';.Bull was connected. This ent is also absolutely untrue. arcely got a fair show. As far as the Indepondent is conâ€" it has simply this to say that i the points at issue between Mr ull, is is simply a matter of one man‘s oi a..: j ord against anothers. Mr Bull says e thing Mr Crain says another. _ All “”&mblic can do is use their own ;&Sment. %’é give below Mr Crains letter in @d’itor Independent of your statements appear w all that could be said in favor ;_:i_"soner’s defence particularly ;;"'__by, himself. You mention ome witness being examined for Grown, numely, myself . Your i my asking protection from mdse is also untrue As my Mr to the in the § are aware, I am not that sort i; Irishmen seldom ask protection iny one. between himse ‘ no account of the Crown sses, Thomas Martindale, who ;?.f!‘enb money to Bull and took hls receipts, proved in court; ,D M Walker, my auditor, \, that the money was not dfnthe books, except one reâ€" 6 that Bull gave Martindale for ;}hredxbed cash with only $4, facts were also verified by Mr Denison, accountant. se sasrasoraraes o es n n n n hn you say j f C f wnt.messe's were § called e defence to discredit my evidence, hi o A t n rebattal the Crown called Mr gflh@w any degree of s ?Ii;f;lou would have publis ' The TIndass ahaw. vears I t1a"ge amounts to believe the (blle other fiv court la MxasaAparARarara »Ararararararararararaparara »ananapa Mr Crain has Something to say Hamiiton, an 3 t reo indep reI narines otten have h Grimsby mMmWwWishing you a real happy Christmas QL the Cr would have published these the Judge‘s charge to the ive charge raln {f iin has written a letter ident complaining that of the trial last week, If and Mr â€"Bull, that he W man ith whom for U M : lave every reason W1 U 0C r of th ohn Riley of &t6 Oalk Hall Droces dealings for th d with DrIUISN next in k ral tJary, which, with this my communi _ Messrs Drope, Burland, Kidd, John and Frank Dennison and L B Nelles were pallâ€"bearers. 1 The funeral was private, only the near relatives being in attendance. The funeral service was conducted at the residence of her late home at 2.30 p.m. Sunday, December 20, and the interment in Queen‘s Lawn cemâ€" etary. f Death of Mrs Jacob Book On Wednesday morning December 23, Grimsby lost one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens in the person of Catharine Fairfield, widow of late ]acnb‘Book, who died at the home of her son Jossphus M Book, Grimsby Centre, in her eightyâ€"eighth vyear. She was throughout her whole life, a living example of a Christian and her thoughts were first, and always for others. Through her life she carried a patient and forbearing spirit and she has passed to her great reward, to be with him forever and to sing his praises in Paridise, "Safe in the arms ofâ€"Jesus". She had been anything but strong for some months, but it was hoped she would again be restored to her usual health, which was not to be, for it deâ€" veloped into Pernicious Anemia, which resulted in her death. The deceased lady was a life long resident of Grimsby and her death will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and acquaintances. Her husband predeceased her about thirty years She is survivea by At Rest _ The eldest daughter of the Rev. E and Mrs Softley passed peacefully away an Hriday last evening at ten minutes past eleven o‘clock. cation, I would _ Sunday School Entertainment St. Andrews Sunday School will hold its Christmas: entertainment in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening Dec. 30. at 8 c‘elock. A programme that will amuse both young and old is in preparations, including among other things, two clever sketchesâ€" Comedies in one actâ€""Red Pepper" with the following cast: Myrtle Smye, Margaret Book, Eva Schofield, May Hodgkins, Mary Carew; Arthur Livâ€" ingston, ~Delos Cole,â€" Alec., Grout, Harold Walker, Archie Snetsinger. "Scene in a Train"â€"Louise Aldrick, Charles Walker, Roy Smye, Harold Grout, Charlie Burland.. The pupils of the Sunday School will be assisted by Mrs T. D. G. Bell, and Mrs Liddle and others. i Admission cents. Cours trauly ~*< ol3 L lb «fhe l cfpr l ofe / <fp! ask you to publish cents, children 1to Gro. OCraIx In the evening the service will open with organ voluntary, Pastoral Sym:â€" phony, Recitativeâ€""There were Shepâ€" herds," Recitative "And Lo! the Angel," Air "And suddenly there was with the Angel" and ehorus "Glory to God," by Mme. Harrison and the choirâ€"all from the Messiah. _ Other numbers will be "Hark! Hark my Soul," contralto and soprano solos and chorus by Shelly; Gloria from Mozart‘s Twelfth Mass, and Gounod‘s Christâ€" man hymn by Mme, Yulisse Harrison. The subject of the sermon will be "The Chrisimas Spirit." © Next Sunday in the Methodist Church, both morning and evening, Mme. Yulisse Harrison and the choir will render a special program of Christmas music from the great masters. The morning music will include "Nazareth" with baritone and soprano solos and chorus by Gounod; "Light of the World," tenor solo and chorus by Nevin; Solo, "Rejoice greatly" from Handel‘s Messiah by Mme Harrison. â€" The subject of the sermon will be "Christ the new born King.‘ Harperâ€"Accidently killed in the Railway yards, Hamilton on Tuesday evening December 22, 1908, Matthew Harper, son of James Harper Winona. Bookâ€"At the bome ‘of her son Jossphus M Book, Grimsby Cenbre, on Wedne:day December 23, 1908, Cathâ€" arine Fairfield, widow of the late ]A’cob Book, in her eighty.eighth year. _ _ . Matthew Harper Killed _ Matthew Harper brother of Wm Harper, of Grimsby,and John Harper, of Winona was killed in the G. T. R. yards in Hamilton on Tuesday night. Mr. Harper was brakesman on ‘the G. T. R. train from Allandale and was last seen at the Junction in the yards as he passed througn the Cars. When the train ran into the station Harper could not be found and, word was received from the Junction Operâ€" ator that a body was lying along the track. Upon investigation it was found to be Harper‘s. Both legs were cut off and %j??he body horribly mutilated. i B How he got under the wheels is a mystery, but it is supposed he slipped a«hile bassiny between the carpangiin H. BULL, Grimsby Opposite Rauk of Hamilton REPAIRING A SPECIALTY body horribly mutilated. How he got under the 1 mystery, but it is supposed while passing between the falling grabbed somethi: himself and was thrown wheels. Pt. Dall * Showing details of the Equalizations of the Assessments of the different municipalities in the County of Lincoln for the years 1907 and 1908 and the results of .i",he appeals therefrom“.' _N.B.â€"The assessments for the year 1906 are the basis of the equalization in the year 1907 upon which the appor_ tionment of the County Rates for the year 1908 were made; and the assessments for the year 1907 are the basis of the equalization in the year 1908 upon which the apportionment of County Rates for the year 1909 is ma,de.z (See Sections 81 and 84 of the Assessment Act.) ‘ AssESSMENTS ex old gabfnll‘. EQUALIZATIONS Municipality Year Value of Realty Ihe Ne ha _am ready for business in my new store opposite the Bank of Hamilton with a full line of Insoles, Polishes, Rubbers, Bocks, Overshoes and laces. will be pleased to meet all my old customers and many new ones in my new store. Usic Fine Christmas Music wn 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 1906 1907 )06 )0( $ 700,8835 704,525 1,266,077 1,312,035 1,250,592 1,220.594 DIED 871 917 664 678 664,366 678,825 787,007 789,100 108,786 122,040 209,938 249 .480 306 0 shoe Stox 040 690 025 390 9 0 0 00 32,792 32,165 24,600 24,607 39,599 39,658 19,162 19,178 15,0688 15,511 18,113 19,129 18,787 18. 741 No. of Acres undetr the to: Ssave Business 11 930 700 307 868 700 800 04 )0 \Must be Sold at Once 55 acte PRruit Farm, LOot o, Con. t, lClinton Tp., 24 miles N. E. of Beamsâ€" ville, 14 milés W. of Govt. Exp. Farm, beautifully. situated on lake shore. Soil is light clay and sandy loam. Barn 6oxg3o, hen house and piggery zox14, wagon house 3ox15. House 8 room frame dwelling, newly papered. The following fruits are on it: 145 bearing apple trees, first class varieties. 325 bearing plum trees, first class varieties. 238 bearing pear trees, first class varieties. 210 bearing peach trees, first class varieties". > - 1200 bearing grape vines, first class varities. * 1325 young peach trees, 1 year old 4 rows of blackberries set between young peach trees. 1o rows of raspberries set between young peach trees. 4 rows of currants. Making about 25 acres of fruit. The rest of the land is used for garden truck, tomatoes, hay and grain, all being cultivated except a 12 »acre pasture field ready to break up. There is a road at each end so that farm could be divided at any time. School 4 mile, church 4 mile G.Tâ€" R. depot 2 miles. Apply to Swayze and McDonald Real Estate Agents Grimsby. PHONE 108 MAIN STREET, â€"â€" GRIMSBY by a lar y a iarge CIrClE very popular on line, where he and brakesmar grimncanmneemermicoomsemnomn som uow srmremsermimnerseremmar mmonnenrenmsmcmenconsmmaam years 00 * Anyonc sending a skei Quickly ascertain our 0 invention is probably p: tionsstrictly confidential sent free. Oldest agency A handsor culation 0 Canada, $: all newsde _ Pate gpecial The Holiday Season SsPECIAL ORDERS hoice His Scientific American, A Comparative Table UNN & Co,screms0> New York K. M, STEPHEN Income 11,543 10.845 100 00 4,470 3,676 2,800 3,400 300 300 1,400 400 6,100 2,400 1.700 orakesman for nearly twenty Carefully Executed untimely 00 00 00 )0 00 Â¥ 1 illustrated weekly, Largest cirâ€" scientificg jJournal, ‘Ferms for year, postage prepaid, Sold by Total Assess m ment $ 705,135 00 708,800 1,287,348 1,313.475 1,268,369 1,.236,128 Fruit â€"Land 6 [ 1,J9V 918,045 696,011 702,885 789,407; 790,800 1,113,675 1,.126.385 1,815 1.409 \ Trape Marks Desians Copyricnts &6 sketch and descrigtlon may ir opinion free whether an y patentable. _ Communicaâ€" itial. HANDBOOK on Patents mney for securing patents. 232,859 269, 784 369.167 end will be mourned of friends as he was the North Western agh Munn & charge, in the 00 21( 990 37 jeen Da 44. 60 61 Oe 1907 1908 1907 receive L907 L908 190 )08 )08 eman Equalization by County Council 1,.380.000 900,000 824,687 385,000 504,400 250,000 263.369 60,000 94,309 00,000 60,000 THE BEST AGRICULTURAL AND HOME PAPER )8 They are GUARANTEED. If you do not feel better after taking Fig Pills your money will be refunded. They cure all Kidney and Liver Trouble. Purify the Blood. Cure Rheumatism and Indigesâ€" tion. Remember your money back if they don‘t cure. Price 25¢ box; 5 boxes one doll Come and see our stock Presents before going We have a large stock of the following: Handbags, Perfumes, Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Burnt wood, Xmas Papeteries, Postcard Albums, Leather Goods, Toys of every description, Dolls, Doll Buggies, Tea Sets, Japâ€" . anese Chinaware, Pictures, Crokinole Boards, Sleighs, Hockey Sticks, Story Books. I wish to notify the farmers of North and South Grimsby that I am the Sole PENWING for these Two tfownsNnips. Ine Peerless is the best woven wire fencing made.. I sell it at lower prices than it can be bought elsewhere and I want the farmers to hold their orders till I call on them. This advertisement will not apâ€" pear again, and I will give my customers the benefit of what I save in advertisine. Agent for the PEERLESS WOVEN WIRE Xmas Presents Peerless Wire Fence FENCING for these two townships. T# [ % ~:‘ es l,qvu:. erumommenen m prermm e renemre Mention this paper SAMPLE COPY FREE All persons baving claims against the estate of the late Margaret Jane Ismond (late Margaret Jane Roszel) late of the Village of Smithville, in the Township of South Grimsby, in the County of Lincoln, deceased. ©The Farmers‘ Advocate" ‘_Are bhereby notified to tforward their claims duly verified to Jeremiah Collins, Smithville, Ontario, administrator, on or before the twentyâ€"fourth (24th) day of December, 1908, as after that date the estate will be distributed. The adminisâ€" brator â€" will not be responsible for any claims received after that date. Smithville, November Notice to OCreditors 000 () 000 )00 FARNAN & DIPPER ar. 50 00 50 on the American Continent. No progressive farmer can afford to be without it. Published weekly. Only $1.50 per year. Drop post card for free sample copy. iÂ¥ Agents Wanted. Address Would you like to have a samâ€" ple copy of The Farmers‘ Ad=â€" vocate and Home Magazine? Cure Constipation r. . For sale at MOoRROW‘S DRUG STORE FIG PILLS lncrease or Decrease by Council Grimsby, Ont OpPEN EvEery EvEninc Show Room Main Street $194 115 T. J. FARRELL, 32,241 134,625 189.509 97. 190 21,011 5,790 ‘0,593 )3.509 18 ).1( 14 887 805 652 925 69 90 00 O J. COLLINS, Equalization on Appeal to Judge North Grimsby 1,482 1,340,000 1,268,8369 1,373,067 1,598,734 1,666,000 1.245,006 560,403 625.615 18( )8 80,000 75,000 824,687 945,066 482, 131 555,500 268,369 245,006 275,000 758,175 824421 46 59 So5 ol )0 1908 Administrator LONDON, ONT 30 00 0 of Xmas elsewhere. Difference $120378 50 150 120.531 119 104698 O 1100 200 91 )0 O