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Pk g Ladies‘ Self Tip Oxford at.......... _ 65¢ |4 lines of Mens‘ $4.00 green and Ox: Ladies‘ Ox ord, Black, Chocolate and 2 5 Oxblood, turned soles at 90c, $1.00, blood shoes, Gosdyear Welt, sewed fLo5 and up tom..:....)w...... §LOS|â€" spezial at......ls..lll.n.l.ellnls 0 Ladies‘ Button and L:«ce Boots, Pat. : Tip, 4 different kinds at $1 00, $1.25 Boys‘ Shoes, sizes 1 to 2 at $1.00 and. §1.50 and........ . â€"...fm ... 198 » 5 Tadies Bicycle Oxford, regaler §1. 75, Boys‘ Regular $1.75 Shoes, Saturday . special _...lr.l0.....dl......... _ TronlGirls regular $2.00 Shoes, Saturd y .. If you were never in our store before come n»ow and be convinced that we do what advert se. Shoes Shined Free. Terms Cash. Repairing Neatly Done. Terms Cash. = = B Store closes 6.30 p.m. except Tuesdays and Saturdays. WOOLLARD & CO. New Lot of Bicycle Suits Opened Toâ€"day ___ _« $20,000 Selling Out Shoe Sale ‘You‘ll Hit It 4;3 Sure if you come to us right along for your hardware supplies this g season. We‘ll please you by our methods of doing business, our immenseassortmentofhard ware,the largest in this county,and then we‘ll also be easy on your pocketâ€"book. Foremost among three moneyâ€"savâ€" ers you ought to come to u, for 4 our The A. 0. BOEEMER C0. Limited Rest easy when you can. Nothing nicer than to have a cool shady spot occupied by a haminock bought from us. _ We sell them at 75¢, 85¢, $1, $1.15. Head rests on every Al linen huck towels, specials at 20c and 25¢. _ Turkish towels for the bath room, extra special value at 50c. _ Smaller size for 40¢, 25¢ and 20c a pair. Bath mats, size 27x42, for $1. Larger ones for $1.25. one, Blacks, in steel rod, si k and wool, at $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 and $2 50. Cheapâ€" er ones if you want them. New fancy silk parasols in plaids and stripes, no two alike, and price 25 per cent lower thanâ€"any other house in the county, $1, $2, $3, and §4. 20 complete departments under one roof. In this life of rush and push time wi l not permit of spending hours and hours walxing from store to store in search of the few things one needs, and then pay more for them than you could have bought them of us. We would be pleased to show you through our departments any time you have a few minutes to spare. Find a few specials below that might interest you : The A STORE We Sell For Cash and we Have One Price. VOL. XLIVâ€"â€"NO. 22 Hardware From the Maker to the Consumer We can‘t be beaten in prices or assortment and the percentage saved on these lines at this store can be saved all the way through. Binder Twing, Paris Green and Harvest Tools 42, 44 and 46 King St. BE RILILLIN = C THE BEST WAY «zcaez=â€"=>â€" A. WESELOH, & CO., Thers‘s a Saving Hersa::: Whatever the Priceyou Pay Saturday we inaugurate a "special sale" of all kinds of® reliable footwear at the following prices owing to a change on Busmess‘ . °0p0 . . g c y op apr y 0 Hammocks Parasols New colors, new styles, low prices. See the new Elastic Sides and Belt Attachment. New Lot of Bicycle Hats and Caps._ New lot of Bicycle Hose. New things in Bicycle Underwear. Bicycle Pants, special at $2 00. Fancy Stripe and Plaid Socks. New lot of Bow Ties New lot of Flowing End Scarfs. Our Outing shirts are going Fast. If you are going camping, sailing, travelling on wheel, rail or steamboat be Sure and Give us a Call. Waterioo County‘s Greatest Store . 0. BOEHMER CO. â€" 4inital 45 and 49 King Street, Berlin, Next to Post Office o & < = Phone 139 BERLIN THE PEQOPLE +s FOR Towels J. Fennell & Son, Organdie Muslins in green and pink, 20¢ and 35¢. French Piqse for Skirts nice heavy cord, 15¢, 20¢, 25¢ and 35¢ per yd. Grenadine Muslins, very newest American designs, black ground, with pink, red and pale blue colored patterns, 12%¢ and 10¢c. Men‘s single coats and vests, in lustre and all wool flannels, light and dark check and s‘ripes, prices $1, $1.50, $2 and $3. â€" Tennis suits in cream and stripe, and plain cream flannels. All we ask you is to try them on. Prices $6.75, cheaper ones at $3. Walper Block, Berlin. Linen Clothing Muslins s Re H tha S 4 6 e Lo stt ns 6 egzice < to. Z2 e ome rig Ac dov e «i "2 Am Bsd s CX 4i ~ora P3 :\', [E a & t C 5h S G 2 °a 4 °2 a ® e 2 k Bb 2A 5 2 i ) y 32 a 3 8 B Lo Cl h t tz o n G ca â€" 5e * t .. 5xt s h Cu i hi ss x9 Gb 5 Eo 3. 5. o eP oS & 5$ 4 * & 1 ~g" P O N T WATERLOG, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING JUNE 2, 1898. 2.50 1.25 1.50 PrErsoxam.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Abram Bowman and Mr. and Mrs. John Detwiler, of Berlin, were the guests of Mr. S. S. Datwiler on Queen‘s birth day.â€"Edgar and James Detwiler were visiting friends in Borlin on 24th.â€" Mr, Wili Mast Jr. is sporting a now wheel. _ It‘s a Huron.â€"Miss Aunic Scherer, of Toronto, spent the 24th with her parents at Pleasant Retreat â€"Mr. and Mrs. E. Meck and Mr. and Mrs. J. Gotbteslaben, of Berlin, were visiting friends here on Sunday.â€"Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Washburn, of Sheffield, were visiâ€" tors in qur midest on Sunday, ] ‘ FREEPORT Orituary â€"It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our most esteemed citizens in the person of Mrs. John Wesley (nee Miriam Smith,) at the advanced ago of 74 years. Daceased had been ailing for some months with a complication of diseases, and latterly more particularly with heart disease, gradually growing worse. Last Tuesday evening she suffsred a paralytic stroke, from which she never raliied. In spite of medical skill and kind nursing, she gradually sank, and although at â€"times conscious of her surroundings she could only speck, by great efforts, and then scarcely intelligibly. She passed away peacefully last Friday evening at 5 o‘clock to her final rest. The funeral on Sunday afternoon was largely atâ€" tended by a large concourse of friends who assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased. Rev‘s. Bowman of Berlin, and Showers, of Sheffield, officiâ€" ated. The text the remarks were based on is Rev, xiv :13, on which excellent remarks were made by the Rev. gentlemen, both commenting on the very estimable qualities of the deceased. â€" Relatives and friends were present from Ayr, Washington, Shefâ€" field, Berlin, Preston and Zion. The pall bearers were _ Messrs. Gimbel, Becker, Dipple, Hewitt, Weaver and Lu‘z _ After the services at Freeport church the remains were conveyed to Riverbank cemetery for interment to awaib the final resurrection morn. The sympathy of the community is extended to the aged husband, who is also very feeble, now lefté behind. Mrs. Emniss, of Ayr, sister of Mr. Meriam, will at present remair with him. Last Tuesday evening Dr. Robinson was called in to atterd the eight yearâ€" old son of Louis Steiss, who fell from a cart, _ Ib was feared at first that bis arm was broken but upon examâ€" ination it was found that the bone was valy bent....The S. 8. Convention held bere on Monday was largely atâ€" tended. A good vocal programme was given and several interesting aadresses were delivered, Mss Agnes Smith was taken ill very suddenly on Friday and is still seffsring considerable pain. ... On Monday evening a number of young people drove to the farm of Joe Voisin where they enjoyed a social bop.... Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Veitel of of Waterloo spent a few days with their parents and friends here. . .. Miss Mary Daechert who bas been the guest of Miss Olara Steiss returned to her bome on Monday . .. . Mr. and Mrs. Geo., Lackanbauer of Waterloo and Mr. and Mrs, John Lackenbauer of Bloomâ€" ingdale visited friends here on Sunday. Brisrs â€"Three of our citizons were summoned before Ob. Halter, J.P., for allowing sheep on the highway.â€"A farmer living west of our burg was summoned before J. F. Mackie, J. P., for farious driving across the Grand river bridge., We notice that winter wheat is heading out. â€"The washout in the Grand river is boing filled in â€"Mr. Joe Roberts has secured a situation at the business corner.â€"Mr. and Mrs. J. Shantz, Mr. and Mrs. I. Schiedel and Mr. A. Shantz spent the 24th in Torâ€" onto, while Mr. J. Ermel went to Hanover. Sairxurxts or Stock.â€"Hallman and Tilt shipped three cars of beeves mostly for export â€"L Stauffer shipped one car of hogs.â€"Last week A. White of Goe‘ph, shipped two cars of beef cattle, mostly butchers‘, Creelock one car of hogs and Stauffer a car of hogs. Brisrs â€"Tho effects of the late Mr: Gilles were sold on S «turday afternson last by public sale, Mr. J. Mickus of Waterloo, wielding the hammer. The sale was fairly well attended. Mr. Noah Kuntz, of this place has purâ€" chased the property and has moved there. _ Mrs. Gilles, we understand, will leave Conestogo to reside with her daughter at Berlin. PrErsonatm. â€"Miss Bella Mclotyre, Miss L. McEwen, Mr. V. S Mclntyre, and Mr. Bilger, all of Berlin, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bowman this week.â€"Mr. P. Musâ€" selman, Miss M. Musselman and Mis: Miss C. L. Harper spent Whit Monday at Fioradale:â€"A number from this vicinity attended the Sabbath School Cunvention held at the Mennonite church at*Berlin on Whit Monday.â€" Mr. Chas. R Koch, who hss bean conâ€" fined by.an attack of pleinoâ€"pnoeumonis, isf we are glad to report, able to be out again.â€"Rev. Moses Weaver is visiting friends in this and neighboring villages at present.â€"Mr. H. R. Kock, Maonâ€" heim, spent Sanday under the parental roof. $ COUNTY HEIDELBERG PDISTRICT. CONESTOGO BRESLAU and .. At Brockville, Cyrus Seymour, horse thief and bigamist, was given eight years in the penitentiary, PrErsonarm â€"Mr. Hiram Newcombr, special correspondent of the CmroxntcLE, has been in our village the past few days, We may hear later with what intention his visibt has been made.â€" Mr. and Mrs. H. Frey spent Sunday last in Lisbon.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Fred Donald were in Linwood one day last week.â€"Mr. J. Bailey spent the 24th in Listowel.â€"The Misses Flynn and Doering, of Waterloo, were the guests of Miss Vina and Adell Weber on Sunday.â€"Mr. and Mrs. J. More re turned on ‘Thursday from Kirktown, where they spent the pssb two weeks visiting relativesâ€"Mr. P. Ronuie, accompanied by the Misses Wettlaufer, spent Sunday in North Easthope.â€" Miss Louisa Hufner is visiting in Galt.â€"The Misses Good and Schinbein, of Conestogo, were the guests of Miss Shelley on Ascenson Day.â€"Mr. Aarron Bricker, of Berlin, will occupy the Methodist pulpit on Sunday next.â€" Mrs. B. McCallum is visiting friends in Listowel.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bulmer, of Wallenstein, spent Sunday with Mr. _ Charles _ Balmer.â€"The Misses Cathcart, of . Linwood, spent the 24th with Mr. G. Tanner‘s, â€"Miss Ida Welliver, of St. Catharines, is visiting friends in ard near our vilâ€" lage.â€"Mrs. 8. Cunningham left on Wednesday for Glasgow, Scotland, where she will spend the summer visitâ€" ing her relatives. Rev. Cunningha.mi accompanied her to Toronto. ‘ Cnuanars Haxos â€"Mr, J. Shelley obtains possession of the grist mill formerly owned by Mr. H. McCalloch, on June 10ch, Mr. Shelley has during his stey here proved himself to be a man who thoroughly understands bis tradeâ€"one who has good business principles, is bonest in his dealings,and one who is not afraid to exert himself, We trust that he will receive the pubâ€" lic patronage formerly given to the proprietors, and that his endeavors may terminate in success. SpEctar MeEeting or C. O F.â€"The Crystal Spring Court C. 0. F. of this place held a special meeting in their ball on Saturday evening to allow friends and acquaintances an opporâ€" tunity of seeing the neat and commoâ€" dious department the members occupy, and also the pleasure of hearing the proâ€" gram that had been specially prepared for the occasion. Several male quarâ€" tettes were well rendered by members, and these wore interspersed by a debate on the following subject : "Rosolved, that City Lâ€"fe is preferable to Country Life," Rev. Cannitgham and Mr. E (G. Winn defended the affirmative, while Messrs. Fraser_ and_ Tanner looked after the interests of the negative, â€" After a lengthly discussion in which the spezkers satisfactorily acquitted themselwzes, the decision was given by Mr. Wilkinson in favor of the affirmative. Another feature of the evening‘s proceedings, and one which deserves special mention, was the feast of ice cream and dainties prepared by the ladies, of which all heartily parâ€" took. The meeting was brought to a final issue about 11 30 p.m , after an evening of splendid enjoyment. ‘ ce &. & & L9 ¢ 3 «sn An 4t dn n / "on" MB & 5) â€" bes 4 > C o * o k) o 4 hss ol f G 5ns 5 a e m Bs B Bb 5 2 § B § 5 3 â€" Eomm a a se is "o â€" 6t Ne S 2 a c 8 a &3 2 & 2e 5* i 9 m 2 2 .o ts CS â€" we T9e dstn 59 Eo / B e oi 6 tie 53 oma 5/ y AP G <> & W a B > & < C & es _ se‘ ces y t Brirrs.â€"Nature has again adorned the streets of our little village with a magnificent green, and the splendid appearance that is here presented can seldom be surpassed by a town of its siz3.â€"OE recent date the east wind seems to hold special attractions for the bicyclists . of our town.â€"Horse show is coming to town. Particulars reserved.â€"The spring crop is growing nicely, and fall wheat, although not firstâ€"class, will in most places yield a satisfactory crop, providing nothing interferes between now and harvest. The potatoes are almost all planted and the farmers are busy preparing the turnip ground. Brisrs.â€"We are very sorry to chronicle the removal of Bert Leyes to Naw Hamburg where he has secured a lucrative position. We wish him success though we certainly miss him. â€"Same loads of mzchinery _ passed through here on their way to Glenâ€" allan saw mill â€"The first open air concert was given by our band last Thursday evening. Large crowds turned out to hear the excellent music rendered by the boys. The improveâ€" ment caused by the winter‘s practice was appreciated by all.â€"The Elmira bicycle club made a run to our village lest Thursday nigho.â€"Jidging by the short tims it took one of our boys to return ftrom Wellesley village on Monâ€" day we shall soon see "scorching" and even "flying" in St. Jacobs.â€"Our J unâ€" ior baseball team has been repgatedly disappointed in not being able to arâ€" range for a match with Sb. lements. The boys of the latter place evidently expect a defeat.â€"A party of young people from our village picnicked at the Elora "Rocks" on Monday. Conms axp Goma.â€"Mr. Edward Schaefer attended tho Sunday School Convention abt Heidelburg on Monday. â€"Mr. Schneuker and Miss Henrich of Milverton spent Sucday and Monday at the home of the latter.â€"Messrs. Cress and Snider returced from their trip to N.agara and Boffalo â€"Mr. Gilles and family epent Siturday in Conestogo,â€"Misses Helier and Milne visited at CHionallan, Guelph, Hespeler and Dundee during holidays.â€"Mr. H. Sch‘itbt of Tavistock is visiting at St. Jacobs.â€"Master Alf. Henrich wheeled to Hamburg on Saturday and returned on Monday. & HAWKSVILLE ST. JACOBS The death is announced in St. Thomas of Miss Emma Bockus, grandâ€" daughter of the late J. K. Aundrews, of Galt, and niece of Mr. H. M. Andâ€" rews, of Berlin. ‘The young lady was a victim of consumption. Just one year ago her brother, H. F. Bockus, for several years assistant to the postâ€" master at Berlin, died from the same cause, Corrrcttoxn.â€"In the issue of May 12th, we accused Milverton wrongfuaily which we regreb very much as the guilty parties came from another place. We were misinformed as to the parties, hence the accusation. _ The artisle was out of our reach whon we ascertained the correct information. What we said about the conduct of certain parties, however, is true, as we ourselves and cthers were eye wibnesses. In reference to the article in the Mily. erton Sun of May 26th, we would only say that if the Milverton scribe would take a hoid of his own nose he would find how he has disfigured his own face in writing that article. Was he one of the guilty parties? Ib seems to fibt his case so well. The homily that was read was of its proper type and we are glad that it reached its destination. WELLESLEY Brirrs.â€"Mr. EAward Schaub of Sebringville is at home nursing a sore hand. His brother Norman is in the msantime filing his position. â€"Mr. George Dietz unfortunately came in conflict with a saw in Hill & Oo.‘s saw mills on Saturday lacerating his hand and thus disabling him from work.â€" The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs,. M. Schaub was celebrated last Sunâ€" day evening, about sixty guests being present.â€"The masons are building the foundation walls of our new school houss.â€"A number of Waterlooites visited abt Mr. Hasenpflug‘s on Sunday. â€"The remains of Mr. Henry Doering of Milverton were brought here for intorment on Tuesday. FuxErat â€"The funeral cf Mrs. Williain Hofstetler took place last Wednesday forenoon. A large number of friends and relatives assembled at the house of mourning, which showed the esteem in which the departed was held by the community. The remains were taken to the Mennonite cemetery near Mannheim, where they were laid to rest beside those of her husband, who was buried there little morse than a week before. Revs. Daniel Wismer and Tobias Bowman conducted the funeral services. _ We extend our sympathy to the bereaved friends of the departed. BADEN Briers. â€" Mr. C. Daub of Daub Bros,‘ boot and shoe store, is very _ ill at present. â€" Clemens & Co‘s. stock was removed from Arnold‘s store last week and taken to their new store in the Central block. â€"The Lutheran Sunday School Convenâ€" tion which took place at Mannheim on Monday, was attended by some of our cibizans, who report the proceedings as very interesting.â€"A number of the young people of the town spent Monday afternoon on the banks of the river Nith Fishing and other sports and pastimes were indulged in till it was time to return home. All were well pleased with the outing.â€"Mr. Robert Kischel of the CrroxiICLE staff is at bome for his holidsys.â€"The sale at Livingston‘s wasâ€"pretty well attended on Friday afternoon last. The prices realized were very good. â€" A barn raising took place last week on Hunsberger‘s farm. Qaite a number of people were assembled. It will be a fine large barn when completed.â€" several cars of export cattle and also of fat porkers wire shipped from here the past few days. Prices are fairâ€"Wheat is coming in at Shirk‘s mill in small quantities as yet. The farmers hope the price will remain in the reighborâ€" hood of a dollar when they are ready to bring their new crop of wheat to market. Another car of horses were shipped from here on Taesday . . . . The shipping of live stock continues as usual and is bringing many a dollar into the pockets of the farmer, which means better times for the business man. AssianEp â€"Mr. Kicffor,.one of our merchants, has been obliged to assign for the benefit of his creditors. It is said that the estate will pay 100 cents on the dollar, Base Bart.â€"The Berlin Swespers were up here on Saturday afternoon and trimmed our boys in base ball to the tune of about 3 to 1. This is quite d ‘fferent to the 24th of May when anâ€" other Berlin club was defeated here by about the same score. This gives our boys a warning to go into practice and make good the loss. 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 done to order. City Grocery, I. Brubacker, Proprietor. Dratg or Mrs. Israzo.â€"Widow Israel, relicb of the late John Israol, died at her residence hbere on Monday morning. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at 9 30 to the Union Cemetery. Her ago was 71 years, 9 months, 8 days. BriErs â€"As we are writing Mr. N. Bebringer is making a delivery of Agâ€" riculturil Implements, Frost & Wood‘s make. We may be able to give more p ruiculars next week.â€"The Bicycle C ub tcok their weekly run to Conesâ€" togo on Monday evening. ELMIRA â€"a +6 l " ;;5;- Ec f & 3 M. Weichel & Son 3 WALERLOO AND m ELMIR j WATERLOO Store closes every evening at 6.30 except Saturday The Best in the Market. No Smell. No . Burners at 55¢, 65¢, $1.10, $1.25 up to $1.90. C Tops to fit. Sprinkling Cans, all sizes from 17¢ Covers, 5 sizes at 5¢, 7¢, 9c, toc and 12¢c. Comp The In Bedroom Suits, Sideboards and Extension Tables we have the largest variety in the city. 2 If you favor us with a call we w.ll be pleased to show you through our large warecrooms. The CLEARING OUT im Fotim Vomins Ves en ts tm Ti Lo es in 4 ann e anm. mm e al I stoâ€"vyw=yâ€"wâ€" | A ©10,00 . â€" ESn es reahe c eiens en Ne sb ols hn oo surfaces. â€" Remember,. it‘s putting the right paint in the right place that‘s the secret of paint success. We will tell you the right paint tA mca REFRIGERATORS If you come to us the diagnosis will be correct and the glasses just exactly what your eyes reâ€" quire. A. CHATFIELD, Any Old Is a mighty poor place to buy glasses. . o _ There‘s as much difference beâ€" tween the right glasses and the wrong glasses, as there is between right medicine and wrong mediâ€" cine. Cheap, ill fitting glasses will ruin weak or defective eyes as quickly and surely as no glasses at all. Jeweler and Optician, BERLLN ~ ( Creat Bargains in Upholstered Goods and Cobbler Rockers for a Short Time : : : c : Cheap Store Simpson Co., Our charges are reasonable. AT WHOLESALE PRICE Place WHOLE NUMBER, 2273 TELEPMONE 37 OIL STOVES ONT. W. H. Leeson, Prop, ns, all sizes from 17c to 4oc. Wire Dish , toc and 12¢. Complete sets for 40c. No omell. No Smoke t, 2 and 3. 25 up to $1.90. Ovens and Extension Bu_ch._<1_ti. h _ch_Gh_dh. s _ _ _ch _.oh. at our store. Buy $10 worth of goods from us for cash. With each purchase of 5¢ and upwards we give you ajcoupon representing. the amount of the purchase. Savethem until 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 Frame from us at Lowes# Wholesale Rates. We have a sample Porâ€" trait, also samples of the different pattern Frames for you to select from, on exhibition Odd Fellows Block Do you want an enlarged portrait of yourâ€" self, or any member of your family, relative or friend ? YOU CAN GEF ONE of these beautiful "‘Craotint" Portraits, size 16x20 inches as we have made the necessary atrangements with the only house making them. HOW ? A paint for Furniture, for Floors, for Bath Tubs, for Houses, in fact anything paintable, not one slapâ€"dash mixture for all kinds of |TS EASY ThE _ _‘ Sucrwinâ€"WiLriams Paints because they are each made for certain purposes. . â€" . To make your homes bright and attractive with . â€", _, ‘Craotint‘ Portrait K. SCHMITT, LIMITED, The Leading Shooeman King St. West, ‘ Berlin. . . . 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