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___"","-", trdr' Stiprli.p_li)ptjs,,r. Goods we have reduced, but better still, come and examine the goods and then pass judgment. Best quality Indigo Shirtings at 10c, regular prices I 12%0 and iic; Extra heavy Blue Denim, regular 20c at 15c; Best quality Cottonade at 20c, regular price 25c; special line of English Prints, guaranteed fast colors in light and dark garments, at 8c, sold I everywhere at 10c and 12%c 2 Extra heavy, 36 in. Grey Cotton, regular 7c at 5. Our values in Bleached Cottons, Sheetings, Towellings and Table Linens are unsurpassed. . “r GEOFF & HYMMEN _ . _ A Such as Oil Painting, Paper Hanging, Kalsominiug, Tint ng, em, nea. ly executed. Church Decorating a. specialty, Address care of H, N iergarth, Waterln _ DECORATOR. House ind Sign Painter It is _Our intention to double our Staple trade this season and we are going to make PRICES be the means of realizing our expectation. to before buying. Remember we are a practical store and stand by what we say. EMIL F. BRAUN , The NOTE h FEW OF THE LINES FURNITURE Is always a go at Xmas. You still make no mistake when you stand before the splendid selection of our big store. Lots to choose from. Our stock was never so varied and complete and our P ices never so low. In our windows may be seen a few of the many bargains we are offering. Do not fail The l, (l, flirjilllllllfM, Limited _Exeeptional Bargains Our Big Ten Days' Reduct- ion Sale is proving a Great Success. Tire are offering , , F,'. q :2 " a ' . a . a; Fe , g 5 , I VOL. XL1V--- NO. 5 Waterloo County’s Greatest Store BERLIN - CNtiTCl? EXAMINE OUR STOCK Simpson Co., for the Next Few Days to Clear. LALLruULA U U0 , LIMITED. Special to farmers. Highest prices paid for log s, CDTiiir'ClLUCiiiir" DAYS ....FOR... . . AT QUICK SELLING PRICES V ' " T - At' Mt M . " - a . - a: ttIM ' , g 1 . i 1 © " ,wq m, mi; " , - , " ,. ,1 'tITE '. g, = , : ' am A: Rm IB, at: " " ' " v» ‘ "631934 - a MEN Bal . - . 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WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING SCHOOL REPORT, --Below is given the names of pupils successful in the January examination. Names in order of merit: IVTH CLAss--Frank Bowman, Archie Me. Kay, Joanna McAllister, Winnie Struh, Elmore Sn der, Eva Strub,Irene Snider. SR. IIIRD CLASS-Addison Snider. JR. IIIRD CLhss--Bealah Shepherd, John Boomer, Mary Allemang, Emma Weber, Willie Boomer, Laurette. Snider, Ad- line Weber. Sm IlND CLASS-Donald McKay. Mary Me- Allister, Mary A. Allemang, Laura Hummel. W. E.\VRAY, Teacher. At the Meeting of the Quarterly Board held here today, a most unani- ous invitation was extended the Rev. R, Keefer to remain a 3rd year. . .The Misses Boomer and Miss Ouida. Howd orFrrlin, and Master Withrow Grimm of Milverton, are guests at "Popular Deli" this week. . . . Miss Betta Coote of Rochester, was the guest of Miss Mellie Schnurr a. couple of days last week . . . . Mr. Jerry Crosby returned home from Shelbourne last Saturday . . . .Dr. & Mris.h1eEaehern spent Mon- day in Berlin. PosTPoNED.--0wing to the blizzard of this week and the consequent bloelr aded state of the roads, the Annual Convention of the S. S. Association of Wellesley to have been held at (hosshill has been postponed until Wednesday, the 9th. instant, This is the third time in a. few years that similiar postpone- ment has had to be made from the same cause and on every such postponed oc- casion the weather and roads have been most favorable and the attendance all that could be desired, The convention is now a very popular annual gathering and hosts of people, both young and old, would be greatly disappointed if they should be unable from any cause to takeit in, We promise fine weather and good sleighing for'next Wednesday and look for a. crowded house. The Convention will be none the less inter- esting because of the postponement. The Midland Trust Co is short $17,- 000 b%rrly 100 ladies, all depositors of the Bank. for sums from $25 up to bbousanda of. dollars are among the creditors. Sleighing is excellent, oomwquenuy the mill yard is rapidly filling up with logs. -- - PERsoNAL.-2fiss L Bulmer of Wal, lenstein, renewed acquaintances on Sunday last, She was the guest of Miss A. Bedford.--Mr. D. McKay Bemia attended the Liberal convention at Waterloo, on Monday.-M. Baugh menu, formerly foreman of the Furni- ture Factory, has secured a situation in Waterloo.-Mr. Massel who has undergone an operation in the Guelph Hospital, is home again and will be all sound in a short tune. SPECIAL SEavIcEs.--Ttse special Ber- vices at present conducted by Mr, Bricker of Berlin, in the U, B. church, will be continued throughout the week. --The meetings in the Mennonite church were closed last evening. Good congregations greeted the visiting speakers. FARMERS, INSTITUTE MmrmNa.-Un spite of the inclement weather both of the meetings of the South Waterloo Farmers' Institute held here on Sstura day, January 22nd, were well attended. Manyof the farmers from the surround- ing country attended in the afternoon and various discuseions on rural topics took place, which were interesting and instructive to all who were present. At the evening meeting quite a lot of the townspeople were present. The several speeches were interspersed with music by our band. A goodly number oi ladies attended the evening meeting. Among those who made speeches were Mr. McMillan, M, P for South Huron, our reeve Mr, Josiah Hallman, and and Messrs. A. C. Hellman of New Dundee, and R. C. Tye. Mr. F. Hol- well ofticiated as chairman. A'togeher a pleasant and profitable evening was spent by all who were present. HOCKEY MATcrl.-The firm ice on Brubaeber's pond about a week ago tempted the boys to play hockey and a game was arranged to be played with a club from Hamburg. The Hamburg boys won, As Baden does not sport a skating rink the boys hardly ever get a chance to practice. BRIEFS --Mr, Valentine Daub sold bis blacksmith shop to Mr, John Hahn, carriage maker. Success to you John. -Mr, Allan Cressman of the firm of Cressman d: Slifer, who bought the orsr,ar-box factory a short time ago from Braun a Bechtel, moved with his family into town on Wednesday last into the house formerly occupied by Emanuel Idilborn,-Ttse cold storm or the past) few days has destroyed the flae sleighing on son): of the roads. Trains are also nearly all from half an hour to an hour late these days.--Ths pupils of the school were entertained by 'Y gramophone exhibition some days ago ---The gospel meetings in the Methodist) church are still being contin. ued.---Loolrout! Wedding be ls will soon be ringing again,-Mr. Samuel Naumav,who was injured while sawing wood at the foundry several weeks ago, is improving nicely and will probably be all right; again in a short time. MIME! BLOOMINGDALE DISTRICT. LINWOOD. BADEN and.. W21; Cr " - , Ith " . - , " , - - L "xv an, ”a um L L M ‘ " - - , " =5? Ml"Tl, " = B' " r, j . g - m " EK tEN " " ocv: , Et ' . " " , , . f - " _ v' E " Ith', - 1 ‘ .7 :1," Mi :2.- " n: '3: -49. a"; a . " , - - I . - " BB - = i M, "ti - " . ti '* - ,7 ' LiJ fin; 2‘“. N r" MIP, , " ' tE " wen: _ T W a x tW% " 5:2,”. " - . ' - . q85t ‘ Ri ":9 IE , m " " v a " , RgMRBh P Eazv" I Mr. Alvan Clemens of Baden has se- cured the Eposition as clerk with J, Kriesel & Co. . . . Miss Lizzie Smith is visiting friends in Galt. . . . Mr. John Kilty is spending a few weeks at home. . . . . Mr, W, O. Manger was at Berlin on Saturday. . . . Mr.W. Lederman has opened a. tailor shop in the premises lately vacated by B. Hiller. . ' .L. R Brock, agent for Karn's organ and piano, reports a good business. ' . . Oar Veterinary has traded horses. What is the record Doe.? . . . .J. Kriesel & Co. have opened a general store in Bott- schen’s Block, They have a choice lot of goods. . . . Quite a number from town attended the convention held at Galt. BruErs,--2uiroe a number from here attended the anniversary services held in Millbank on Sunday-Mr. John Webster and Mr. Ed. Gillespie attend.. ed the Reform Convention held in Wa.. terloo on Moruiar--A sleighing party drove to Mr, Wm, Hayes’ on Friday evening and report having a splendid tinstv-Mr, Montgomery of Wroxeter, Mr, S. Miller of Millbank, and the Misses Webster of Oresshill, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bell,Milverton, on Saturday evening-Miss Bette Coote intends returning to Rochester this week, after spending a. month at home.--Mr. Selby Ferris has returned from his visit to Toronto.--The Misses Webster were "At Home" to a few of their friends on Monday evening ot lash week, SUPRRISE PARTY - Mr. John F. Shoemaker’s house was taken possession of by a number of young people from Preston one evening last week who spent the (vening pleasantly with vocal and instrumental music. After a very sociable evening the visitors returned to their homes at an early hour. BRntr- Rev. Gerber, _ evangelist from Ohio, is conducting revivai meet, ings this week in the Old Mennonite chi1reb.-.The High Bank school is closed for one month owing to the presence of diphtheria in several famil- ies..-)armers are busy teaming stones to Berlm.--.The weather was mild un- til Saturday evening when there was a decided change. On Sunday morning the mercury stood 15 degrees below zero.-Rev. Z. A. Gehman, of Berlin, occupied the pulpit of the United Brethren church last Sabbath evening. - Farmers are again getting their quota of ice home.-.-Second handed market rigs, eight carts to be sold at right prices. Sleighs and turnip pulp. ers to be sold in exchange for wood at the Breslau carriage works-ie learn that Mr, Kraft intends "putting in an engine for grinding sausage meat. His business, is increasing. He also intends to have a bone mill in operation in the near future. Mr, Kraft is a hustler -and a good Tory. A quilting party is in progress as we write at) Maple Grove farm. As the weather is stormy the ladies have time for these pleasant: gatherings. BRIEFS --hlr, Noah Cress, of our town, formerly proprietor of the El.. mira Photograph gallery, has secured the worthy position of foreman of Mr. Doberoiner'i, gallery in Guelph, while the latter is being attended to in the Guelph Hospital.-A party of our young folks wended their way to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bitter, last Thursday night and report having had an excellent time. There’s another one on deck girls-Everybody should see Bert. Leyes go through about twenty-fbre daring tricks on the tight rope next Friday night. The performance will commence at seven o'clock sharp, and if weather permits will no doubt be a decided success. PERSONAL --Miss Moser, of Elmira, visited friends in town on Sumrday.--. Mr. Chas. Gorqelitz, accompanied by Mr, Alf. Hendricb, spent Sunday at; the iorrner's home in Wellesley,--- Quitea number of our townsmen " tended the Reform Convention in Wa. terloo on Mondar--Mr, and Mrs. Jake Smith have returned to their home in New Hamburg, after having spent a few weeks: viulting friends in town, ' LECTURE,-.. The lecture by Miss Phelps in the Methodist church on Friday evening was very interesting the lecture picturing old Rome with its splendid buildings, ruins, eta, in a very graphic manner. CoNciiiyr.-Great preparations are being madedor the School Concert to be held on Friday evening the 4th inst. The programme will consist of vocal and instrumental music, drills, recitations etc. We understand the reserved seats are about all taken up already, sou. crowded house may be looked for. "Trng Tirvsrw"--Mr: Neweombe's "write-up" of Elmira in last week's CHRONICLE was well received here, The Board of Trade has decided to purchase 400 copies of that issue of the CHRONICLE and send them out through- out the country as an advertisement of our village. V BRIEFS --hiessris. Auman & Co. shipped some dressed pork on Monday. -Quite a number from here attended the Reform Convention at; Waterloo on Monday. - --- _____ NEW DUNDEE. CROSSHILL. ST JACOBS BRESLAU ELMIRA GnunNa.---Ihs Platteville Curling Club journeyed to Embro on Wednes. day last to compete for the Ross trophy. Only three clubs put in an appearance-Bright, Platteville and Embro. Embro succeeded by defeat- ing Bright by nine shots in the morn. ing. Plattsville played Embro at night defeating them 30 shots in eighteen ends. Mr. Milne’s rink scoi'ed 23 straight shots against Embro’s crack rink’s 6. The trophy is a beauty. A pair of curling stones was also given to the winners. Plattsville intends going to Ayr for a game this week, Some of our citizens abtended the Reform Convention as delegates in Waterloo lash Monday . . . . Mr. Isaac Letson and Mr. Elisha Hewitt made a business trip to Guelph last. week. . . . (Jone1darable tile and brick are hauled through here from Conuatogo to points further north. . . .The U. B. (R 1dical) church closed the revival services hurt Sunday night with good results. PLATTSVILLE BRIEFS -The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church have arranged to have an oyster supper on Friday even- ing, Feb. 11th. A good programme is being prepared-Everything is pro- gressing favorably for the charity con- cert/m Wednesday night. Ben Witmer never does things by halves-The I 0013‘ are preparing to put on a force by local talent on or about Good Fri. day, THe Sacfament of, the Lord’s Supper was administered at Chesterfield on Sunday last. NOTES.-A meeting is to be held in the Methodist church on Friday even- ing to discuss the advisability of add- ing a vestry to the rear of the church. -Sacrarnent will be administered in both churches here on Sunday next, S. S. CoNVENzmN.-The programmes for the Township S. S. Convention to be held here on Feb. 8th, are out. A meeting of this kind in Woolwich will be an experiment, but it is to be hoped a successful one. There will be three sessions commencing respectively at 10 a.m., 2 pm. and 7.30 pm; the first two in the Methodist church and the evening session in the Presbyterian church. SOCIAL ITmrs.---Amorst those who spent; a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs M, Millard on Tues- day, of last week, were Messrs. E. land A, Brownridge of Shelbourne, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wildfong of Berlin. Mr. Wildfong had his gramophone with him, and highly entertaining in proved to be.--Mr. George Adamson gave a party on Thursday evening, which was attended by a large number of the young people of the neighborhood, DEATH or MRS. HoLrt--Died at Conestogo on the 28th ultimo, of in. flam mation of the lungs, Mrs.Fel ix Holle, aged 61 years and 18 days, Deceased was born at Bavaria in Germany, and in 1850 she and her parents emigrated to America and for some years resided in New York City where her mother died. She, her father and an only brother, afterwards, in 1855, re- moved to Canada and took up their abode in Conestogo. In 1858 she was married to Mr, Felix Holle, who still survives her. Their family were four sons and four daughters; two sons and two daughters predeceased her. She was of a kindly disposition, beloved by her family and relatives and bore the respect and esteem of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She leaves behind her to mourn her sad demise, a sorrowing husband, two sons, Henry and Louis, Mrs. Gies, and a daughter at home, eight grandchildren, and her only brother, Mr. Peter Kirch. Her remains were followed to the Lutheran buryingground by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors on the 31sst'.h1ltimo. Rev. Mr, Wahlbaum performed the last impressive and sad rites at the grave. Among the several wreaths of flowers were to be seen beautiful mementos presented by Dr. Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schweitzer. A PLEASANT jilURPrusE.--snrprige parties are the order of the day, Last week a goodly number of the young people from the village, armed with baskets that would tickle the palate of an epicure, made a raid upon the home of Mr, Menno Koch,with theintention of having a real good time, The pleas. ure seekers seem to have attained their object, for after a. time spent in various amusements, the company dispersed at a seasonable hour. All expressing themselves well pleased with the courtesy shown them by the worthy host and his exellent helpmeet. PERSONAL-Mr, and Mrs. Henry Martin called on friends in Elora last week-Mr. and Mrs, Mulloy, of Peel township, visited at the home of Mr, P. H. Harper lash weelr.-Mr. P. G Fisher, New Dundee, formerly of this place, is renewing acquaintances here at present,---'. J. B. Smith, B. A., graduate of Ohio Normal University, Ada, Ohio, paid a friendly visit to our school one day last week.-Miss M, Spiehl, New Hamburg, and Miss Ida Zinkann, Bright, are visiting friends here at praseniu-We are sorry to henn- der the necessity of reporting Miss Annie Scheifele on the sick list.-The Rev, Mr. Kaufman, Grand Rapids, Michigan, is assisting Rev, S. Stauffer in holding special services in the New Mennonite church here. FEBRUARY 3. 1898. WEST MONTROSE WINTERBOURNE CONESTOGO. ibmnide. And when you buy Hardware why not, investigate? Without a. dJubt "we em show you the finest range of eyhlemin the Twin City. Our stock of poeket knives is a large one, alwefs well assorted and low in price- In Call early and inspect our goods, and thus take advantage of excellent stock to choose from. A dollar will buy you a large par of goods. Remember the place, we lead and if we cannot suit you bath in price and quality it's not our fault. Carving Sets, Silver Knives and Forks, Potato Knives, Shoe Knives, Perrier Knives. Yes every- thing that cuts is to be found here. _ The Best is None Tot Good Peat Bankrupt Store Our Stock is extra heavy and well selected, second to none other in style and workmanship ; our prices lower than the lowest, and we can therefore give you more goods for your money than any other house in the trade in Terms _thtst, Having decided to move our business into larger quarters, we have instituted a Great Moving Sale for 48 Days,during which sale goods must, and will be, sold at rock bottom prices, to reduce our stock one half. This name has grownfor just about two - _ _ years. And has become a household word in many a Berlin and Waterloo County home, f we mean to make it familiar everywhere. All we ask of you who do not know our ways is to call and get acquainted. We are eonfident that if you see our shoes you will be tempted by the prices and that if you buy our shoes once you will bay again and again. Our special Bargain Sale last week brought great crowds to our store and our Shoe Business is Booming while others are looking on with wondergand amazement at our success. Women's Felt Slippers, Felt soles worth Me for Me ; Women's Felt Slippers, leather soles worth 750 for 500 ' Girl’s Felt Slippers, felt soles worth Me for 20e, All other felt goods at cost and below to clear. TERMS CASH. After this week our store will elosept 7 p. m.. except Tues- days and Saturdays. You can buy ALL lines of BOOTS and SHOES at 20 per cent. DISCOUNT off Regular Prices at The Cheap Store, Berlin. Not only off Winter Shoes, but off ANY shoe in the Place. It is Store closes every evening at 6 30 except Tuesday and Saturdgi.‘ The Biggest Shoe Bargain of the Year T WE MY CHEAP. _- 40 inch, shot" effect, two tod/dress goods, 25e. The above are money savers and if you wish to buys new and stylish dress at muclli below regular price, we would advise you to call early, as these goods are sure to se quickly at above prices. A Gentle Reminder Weseloh's Two Berlin Shoe Stores 42 inch all wool Henriettas, a full line of good Dark shades to select from, regular prle.35?, sstle prise this week 250. 42 inch all wcol Serges, good dark shades, a. full line to select from, regular Me line, sale priee this week 250. Our new store has doubled our ca acity for doing business. We are happy to state that our sales for the past two months tfd nearly doubled the two best months of former years. We purpose making the month of December the largest month’s sales in the history of our business. In order to do this we pro ose having a. 30 days' Clearing Sale Thit.wee.lr we put on sale dress goods at; prices whicE must command the attention of in tending buyers. Note the prices quoted below ..-- ---- _ AT 1 60. I AT Me. 42 inch Fancy Mixed Tweed dress goods, good Dark shades, a full line to select from, regular price 250, this week loc. 42 inch Washing Plaid, good patterns, re- gular 250, this week 160. Cheap Cash Store, Nos. 28-25, S. King St,, Berlin, Ont Bigger Than Ever I. Better Than Ever I - GREAT MOVING SALE ." Fur Goods, Ready-Made Clothing, Underwear Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, Rubbers, Dry Goods. Table Knives and Forks " WEICHEL & SON, S. R. ERNST & CO., A. WESELOH, & ca, u-tor sale at a bargain, 1 Horse, 1 Sleigh, 1 Wagon and 1 set of single- YraGi" SMYTH BROS. AT Ma 45 and 49 King Street, Berlin, Next to Post 0ffiee _" - --- . " - Phone I39 WE SELL CHEAP. WHOLE NUMBER, 2256 ”153613) all ilaie 44'inch all wool Henriettas, new shades, regqlgr Ply 500,_§§.le price thy yeelr 35c._ 42 inch Fancy Silk Mixed Tweed dress goods, 9, full line of new shades and coloring: to select from, regular price 750, special tbs week Me, 42 inehianoy Boucle Cloths, two toned, regular Me line, special this week Me. 45 inch all wool Cashmere Serges, in AV, Black and Brown,regular price 50e per yard sale price this week Me. 710 incLh Fancy Mixed Tweed dress goods, regular 500 line, 35c. AT 45c. 1333mm ONT. "N j) f WWW. ll e/ici-ii'?, _i':ij'j/"" ii! 2 If” {Ly Fira 'i'10 jiilii"'1..ii; [, WE SELL FOR CASH ONLY; M 18 King St., Berlin