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:? J V 's- f! v^,^ ksb^rt^n Aftiiana. "TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" " PRINCIPLEb NOT MEN." m. xxn, m wn Flestiertoii, Ont., Tliursday. Marcti 26 100C3 W. H THURSTON, ^'"''°« PKOPhlETOB Railway Wreck. Cab=;le?sness is tub Cause oi' a Ki'd'.l oiiii'y rtiiiway wii 'iks itnd i-iirp. les^na^s in buyiiii.' whuIiom fDHi unru lialila pi-rsiiiia is ul'teii iho ciias-e of l():iiig time aifl iiiDney. C'dME Heue to <;ot H <;ood relial lo tiiii.']iii-ci.'. We liiivo them in aoUi iiiitl Kih or line«. Men's Gold Watolies Pliiii I'l- faiii-y ofise.liir.^e or siiiiill Ji^Ke, s;i!nvaiit('cil 20 yoai' c«ae, 7 ji-wel Elgin roovi ment TLodles' Gold 'Watol-iea PIh'S or fancy case, xss'rteJ sizus, <l_i)Bnil!il:!o inoviiiniiit!' We feol yoiiiji'eiit wu am supply nny ; reiisnniAlo demand for n gnod titiie : piece mid iriMid l^oliinv', dependable ! case a( a reasonalilc p:ioe. j W A. ARMSTRONa - FLESHERTON ! Mr. F.(jec di'siroK to ixpress his tlianka In bis niiiiiy fruiulH for 'licir kindness to hiiii dui ii g lnK si-i ore bicli i:rss. Although S'ill c( nlini-d to liih bed, his Leiunil health hilt-- 111 t iiri'ti • ctK.T f' T 8' u e yeats, and b« â-  ntir!"!iis strong Iv^posof at least par- liaily ri-c viritiiji tie p' wiT of hishnibs so n< to b- ali'e tc, ukivo iTound ry the aid f^f 11 â-ºcTtond crMlch. Although not able to s i-.nd, yet li.- rinds streng-K gradually re- ti-vuing,:iH h,' ran now move his limbs willi coini.iar .tve ease, aiul without pain. I\[i- Iiwiri and fiiiialy r.re moving to tho Slone f.irm. We rxtt nd to them a cord al vvidcome to the Stooo settltmenfc. .v|r. Ben Stons i^ home fur a couple of wi'i-ks fioHi tiniheiinsj. Mr. U. Whi'taker l»id a wood bee last Thursday and n-porls are that ha not quite a heap of wioj cut. There was grand time at ri^ht. <L'eyI»"t. Stuue i^ettleineut The voice of the crow, the thrico wel- come soig of the rol iii, the chirping of the small birds, the croak of the froL', all tend to make a delighful concert of I nature's music to our ears at thi.s season of the year, especially to th^se, who, through ape or inlirmity have been coin- pelled to pass the dreary months of the pa.'^t ivinter on hcd« of affliction, or in comparative sechision from the outside worl't by a too close cnnlinemenb to the house; but we trust that these have not complained that the days were too l"ng, for many who hnd the thiy too long, think that life i.s too shcirt, hut, short aa life is, many tiiid it lotit; enough to outlive their C!institutioii3,' their characters, and their estates. ... , , Before those items appear in piintjMrd. R. Stone and her finnily will he well on their way to their new home in the prairie province. Nearly th'rty-tv.-o years ago, iMrs. Stone came to thi.s line a bride, and up to the iircsent time h.as continued to reside in the same home I ht,t received her aa a youii-i nod amiahle bride, the same home in which she has raised a family of eight childrtn.the yuunyest of whom now is seventeen years old. Abi ut fifteen years at'o she received a s;id bereavement by the suddin and unexpi cted cie;ilh of an affectioi ate hushand and father in the prime of life, a man, whose upright, straight-forward and . religious pviiiciples were uio well known to ii'ied repetition hero. Wilh chri.sti'iu fortitude she nieeldy bore the buiden of her sad bereavtment, with uiotlio'ly love and true wnnianly energy she cheerfully comla'ed tl.e vieis- situdi s of life in the intei est i f her eight ehndren, tlie eldest being under fifteen, anil the youngest, two y( ars o!d, and suc- ceeded ill making aconifiTtableand happy lome for lietselt and chiUlrt II. Three of h'-r daiighters became school teacheis,lier boy3 became eticigetic and industrious young men ; two of them, and their elde^t married sister have made their home in Iho farofi' Wer.t, and are doing well, they liavii also seemed a homstead for their mother and test of the family, hence the decisiin for. leaving her comfortable and pretty homestead. iMis. Stone has I ecu a life hill!.' .and consistent member, as well asahberiil supporter of the .Mcthidi.st church and will he greatly missed on this circuit; in our Sabhaih school and prayer meeting both herself and her datii;hlerH have always tuk,-n a loving inteiest and their placet* will be found conspicuously vacant. Although deep regret is express ed at the hi.^s i«f so estimalde a neightor, yet everyone trusts that it will be for her future happiu. ssaiid she will be suiround- e"l by herehih'renaiidt;iaiidcbildieii in her declining years in the new Stone Settle nioul of ihe far west, imd remain alive in tbeiiieinory of her old iieighbors and fritndii in the ol I Stone Settlement, east. iJeu remains here for the jirtsent hut it is possible tloit he will go at some futuie pevio.1. Mi.ss Flossie also rt-maiiiK until the suainnr holidays, when she will re sign hor school and join the family in their new heme. The storms of Iho pa.st winter so effect- ivolv blncked <iur rimds at various times that all eiir statute labor for the coming ae.-i.'-on has bi^eit exhausted in snow shoi el- ling. What will our losda he like iiexi fall ? will the go.d people of this division throw a veil over the past hy forfeiting that they optriud ri>i.ds in wiot-r, and in their forge;fu!ne.s« turn out at the usual ti ne to , perforu), every man hi^ full amount ot statutu labor ? Should such a niist*krt be ni.ide it wouhl iimk«> « matorid difleronce in the loads and prove to be a very useful piece of forgetfulness whi:;h would neither injure the health.do- creane the wealth, or rawe the taxes of the jateptyors. Jlra. A. McPh.vttir, who has been v'sit- ing her n.i:uy friends here for the past few weeks, left on Saturday evening for her home in Oven Sound. Mr. T. Addison, foriii3ily of this place, now of Rochi ster. spent a couple nf days in town last week. His old friends were itlad to see h'm Mr. Chas. Hodgins of Homings Mills visited his aunt, Mrs. T. Chislett, here last week, returning homo on Saturday. .Mr. Edwin Lawrence is visiting the parental home for a short time. Mrs. A. McLeod of the nmth line is moving into town this>eek, also Mr. .T. Pitton and Mr. N. Lawrence into the himse vacated by Mr. Patton. A numbi-r of the cdd neighbors spent a pleasant afternoon Friday last with Mrs. N. Lvwrence liefore she leaves the farm. Mr. Will Lawrence now takes charge of rhe farm. Mr.J. Cairns and family presented Mis Cairns with a beautiful easy chair on Wednesday last, it being hor Jiirihday. Our union Sabbath school has not been having an entertainment for the past three years, hut will hold a picnic in the summer instead. This year they asked for .'i free-will otfering from the parents for a new library, which was cheerfully ^iven. The new books were distributed last Sun- day for the liist time. Quite a number of men are now engag- ed for the spring work wiih our two saw- mill men, Mr. O. Oolli'ison and R P. Legate. Tlu'L'o car loads of set'.lor.s' effects left here (m Tuesihiy for the West- -Mrs. R. Stone's and Mr. Osborne's. Mrs Stone hid farowell to her many friends here on Saturday. Mrs, Stone and family will be very much missed. All join iu wisliina thein success iu th.ir new home, also Mr Osborne .Mcfsis. .-Vndy and F. Spr at, and the Mi.sses Meda ai.d Laura Whittaker are visiting friends in Orand Va'ley. Port Law_ Last week's items. Wheels are wheeling, the mourning woods lesound with the melody of spiing birds and the evening bree.'5"8 oie stiried by the strains of sweet music from the young mail's violin as he passes ahing rhe highway serenading his Kance and the |)ub lie in ticnernl. In the miilst of llii* we hear the nftr-peated question "is this spring?" and to which our loo 1 weather progncsiicators seem noneoramital in their reply; and even the school teacher seeuis as much at a lo.'s for a siiti factory answer as the rest ef us. Some, who have the " rh'Utnati?,," claim to " teelit in their hones " thau there is a storm ui the near di>taiice approaulnug, while others who are inclined to view matters from the sunny side are prone tosiiig " Th- gentle spring is almost, here " Mr. W. T. JIcKee. mister of D.deside Oraogelodge, is a d'lo^ate lo the I'rovio- eial Orand Lodgi of Ontario Weet, which has been iu session at Winiiham. Rev, Mr. White madea nuuiber of pis t,.iral vi.iits on his people of lliis appoioi- iii»ni Thursday la.it. The .lick ispeciidly remembered. Mr. .James McLennan his returned home from Lion's Head, where ho spent the winter. Messrs. Joseph Watson and Thomas Taylor each lost a vali^able gow lately. Mr. .lames Wallace, Hl old and respeo ed resident' of this, neighborhood, will re- move with his family shortly to Eugenia. Mr, Wil'.iam Hays of Wiaiton visited with frier.ds here for snme days. Mr. Robert Coriifisld's sale on to-day (Tuesday) was a success, good prices gen- erally being realized This weeks items On Monday evening of last week, a large number of people assembled at the home of Mr. Robert Cornfield, when a pleasnnt evening was spent. The occasion of the uathering was to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Cornfield, who shortly start for Calgary. When all we-e aasemtled the address was read by Mrs. Thomas Taylor, and a silver au<;ar bow), a dozen silver teaspoons and a salt and pepper shaker were presented by Wni. Mullen, folhiwing which all pre- sent were treated to refreshments. An impromptu program, s-ames and music completed the evening, when the com- pany disper.sed after .singing, "God bo With you Till we Meet Again." ADDHESS To Mr. and Mrs. Sobt. Cornfield. We, your friends and neighbors, having with rei;rBt learned of yiur intended de- parture froni our midst,tiike this occasion of meeting together to express our good will and wishes towards you. We keenly fee! the loss the neigboihood is about to sustain in your removal. Your personal and sociil riualities.your influeiico always for the "riuht", having eneleared you bo'h to us all. We fccLwe coulfrnot allow you to depart with"U6 some token of our esteem and regard. We ask you there- fore to accept thfce articles, not for their inlrinaic value, but in the spirit in which they lire given to remind you of your birth place and friendsiii the east, while you are we trust hiippwaud prosperous in the west. \VishiTrg>yw! both healih, long life and prospeiity. Sii'.ned on behalf of your fi lends, and neighbors and acquaint- ances. W>I. McLLliN, Jo.s. Watson. Dated at Portia w, March IG, 190:5. new 6odds = - Jlrriving Dally We wish to make it know^n that we are receiving HcW Goods Daily for ail the difierent departments, both import and Canadian manufacaure. A great deal of attention was given to their .selection, which puts us in the lead â€" with the largest and best selected stock in the county. Space will not ' allow but a .small portion of new goods mentioned. FINE WOOL SERGE The FLAKED SUITINGS. I Pure all-wool Homespun "Flaked Suit- I ings," a leader for thi» season, in a nice i spring weight,, soft finish, full 60 inches ! wide. Colors â€" light and dark, brown and , black, wi'h the beautiful flake effect. This â-  material is esi ecially adopted for suiting, (Hir pi ice 1.25 j WATERPROOF COATS. I We have just received a shipmient of Ladies' and Men's Waterproof coats. It re presenta a special purchase which en- ables us to give you extra value for the next two weeks. It would be useless for us to attempt to tell you in this space,but just have us show you the ^3.90, and $5.50 lines in Men's, also ihe $3.75,$3 90, §5.00 and go 50 lines in La'lioH FLAKED DRESS LENGTHS Canvas eloth, a light weight, loose weave material but a hurd twisted thread, in Dress Lengihs only, in a now I'ght and dark shades of blue, also gieen, full 4A inches wide; as yen know the flak- ed gooks are very popu'arihis season and that is why we are anxious to in'roduco them. This lot ia 5i yard lengihp, onr V'rice " 5 75 eader for another seasonâ€" a light weight, elre.s.sy fabric in shot etl'ect serge, in a nide range of colorings, particularly spring shades. The best value we have ever had, at per yard 25c TAILOR MADE SKIRTS In Oxford grey and black (spiiig weight) frieze cloth walkiny skirts, made in the lightest style, linished with cording and silk stitching around bottom. These are extra value at S3.25 BLACK CHEVIOT SKIRTS Black all-wool Cheviot Skirts wttn tiare bottom, finished with satin cording and silk stitching. Another style in same cloth has lolds, trimmed with buttons and braid. These two paiticular lines are very handsome styles, our price ^5.00 BASKET WEAVE CLOTH All Wool Ba-sker, Weave cloth in cream, garnet, green and black, fast colors, full •14 inches wide. This line is shown very much for spring near, 1 eing a medium weight cloth and very rich in linish, suit- able for waists or dresses, nothing better for wear, our price per j'ard 52^0 Home Furnishing Chances At thi;t time of alteralion and re-arrangement at home when many ihings have to be replaced with new fui;«»J8hiiigs, we are in a position to suit your requfreuie.i.ts better than before, as our stock of new Carpets, Curtains, Curtain Polos and Fixtures, Wall- Paper and Window Shades, were never before so complete, UNION CARPET (dii:p:jiyed in window) Full 36 inches wide in iich led and WOOL CARPET (displayed in window) .Mr. and Mrs.JacobLoughecd have our .sympathy in the loss (;f their infant dauijhicr, which was buried at Maxwell la'^t Wi Jnewlay. There hits been a most remarkable dis- appearance of snow rom our sideroads during thi past week. Several Osprey fariiiei's were plowing most of the past week, Mr. William Dand, jr.. and Mr. A. Sai;;eou aro g'dng west this week. Succes.s to you, hoys. .Mr Richard Scott of Meiikton is visit" ing hifl brother at tli: parsoiiHgo. Mr.and M's Daniel Sinclair of the 12th line, were the recipients of a benutifel siber le;i set and tray presented them by their neighbnrs before the former left fo>" the West. Mrs Sii)c!;iir is staying for a while with her parents, Mr. and Mis. John ^raw- foid. Mr. Charles FergiLsoii, who learned his trade with his father at Feversham, has started Moodworking anil painting at Maxwell. iVJfs. Clark, who wintered in Maikeiale has returned to occupy her suinuiei house at Maxwell. Registration of Births A more stringent effort is to ho made f r the prompter leaiai ration of births t'lroiighout th.e province. With this end in vi^w a circular letter from the Deimiy Registrar-(jeneral has been sent out, giv- ins< these iiistruetioiis, «hich will entad conitidorable wo, k to comply with. Ascertain from locsl physicians what birilis have occurred in their several practice! during the previous six inoubln. Examine the bap'i.smal record of the cleruy. Cheo'ic over biithain newspapers for tho past six months. Enoour.ige local newspapers to cniph- Rsizo tho necessity of pineot.s registering all biitlis within tiiiry days of their oc- currence. I'lomplly notify the Depart ment of any case of ptrents refusing tu register births. Full 36 inches wide, in rich cream and creen colorings, and a beautiful pattern. It IS all puio wool with the exception of a cotton chain. We can guarantee this carpet for wear. Per yd. 59o TAPESTRY CARPET Engl'sh Tapestry Carpet, for beauty in il.^sign imd artistic color ciimbination our range of iheto goods is especially worthy of Consideration, being hy far the nicest showing ot tiny before. Jusl itike a look at our (i5c pattern and quality in window. black eoloiiigs of Brussels pattern, a very handsome new design, our price per yard 39o >VALL PAPERS New Wall Papers from the best mak- ers known, The Watson F. ster Co., Lim- ited, -Monlreid. No paper us easily put on or ;;ives as little trouble after being put on as their ii.ake. See our as-^ort- liiei.t of wall papers before you select. This season's patterns and coh rings sur- pass anything of previous sersoiis. We li.ive it as low as '.ih cents per roil. HcFARLAND, STAFFORD & CO. HARKDALE. ONT. I W. HOCKLEY W. HOCKLEY I 5 â-  Proton Station »L Thirty Days' Barg'ain Safes Ready-to-wear Clothmg 10 Tweed Suit.s, roguhir J8.50 and $9.00 for 96 01) o Tweed Suits, regular £6.00 for. . . 4 50 Men's Fur Caps, BeU coiiev, oniy 6 left for â-  1-10 6 only Ijadies' Caperinus, regular price 84 for 2 75 Great reduction in Ladies' Chith Coats. .\ laige assortment of Men's Pea Jackets ami Heavy Ulsters at r<ick button! prices Men's Heavy all-wool yuernsejS at per suit 89cts 100 pairs Ladies' all-wool hose, very heavy at per pair .liSot Groceries A Specialty 5 lbs. Choice Japan Tea 1 00 5 lbs. Choice Black Tea 1 00 Go«d .salmon per can 8o 3 lbs sel. Raisins o^^. 6 His. fresh Fig< Oqc 3 lbs. Coroiiation biscuits 25c 2 can.s Cr"8ont Baking powder 2f F'ak jd Peas, p?r packet 3 Boitles E.xtiaots 25c (Jood (Jraiiulated Sugar 24 lbs 1 00 Brott n Suear, 31 lbs i (o Trinidad Sugar, 28 lbs l 0(} "r?*' ^ Como and inspect Our stock of Carpets. You will find the prices right and the goods first class. All-wool Sheeting 72 iu. wide, on sale at 43 cents per yard 12.Men'»U:irdigai.s. regu!;u-.?loOfor SI 1!) each, Laige New Stock of SterliniT Hoots and Slioes 3 pUi^s Prince of Walrs Toba:co. . 25c 3 plugs Brier Tobacco 05, :^ ^wwfvW/'M w. ]!E'3roeisioy m^m?m.f^ Ttie iiLdorslgnei) has a fiist rlitbs tl oioueli- brtil bliLrt Horn oull. i vo. ntl for scrvica on 1-10 K. T. A 8. K. Art. liioi-iii. I'licdreo on sp- plicat.ion. Torms *1 (or f;r»dvR, »3 for tborougbbrodr, JiCOB TBOMPtON yOBSSBiBE im FOB SEBVKE The UDf'rrtiBti.a kKt » fla* t!oi\ .^fch oil iin-k l;ne bo«i lor urii** ob let .y, Si.u ^.,.1 ••stton, Arloiaoriii. T«nM •!. W E.DTM.R- ^