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en ging yoars, â€"Mr. T. G.Oliver,the genial travol!â€" ing representative of the Monetary Times, Canada‘s leading Commercial Journal, gave this office a pleasant call on Monday. Mr. Oliver is one of journalism‘s veterans. _ For over forty years he has represented trade jourrals on the road, and has bsen connected with the Monetary Times in his presâ€" »nt capacity for more than & score of years,. _ He still looks hale and hearty and little shows the weight of advanâ€" â€"Work on the Albert street cemont, walks was somewhat delayed by the recont rains, but the work is progress ing nicely now. Contractor Duermel hop>s to have tha walk nearly completâ€" ed this week. â€"Rav. P. J. Mclares, B. A., of Belwoeoed, will occupy the pu‘pit of the Presbyterian church, Watarloo, next Sibbath. Roev. Mr. McNair will hold anniversary services in the Presbyt er ian church, Blwood, on the same day â€"Mr. T. O‘Donra‘l, the proprietor of the well known E‘mira hotel which bears his name, has sold out to Mr. John Gies of that place. We underâ€" stand that Mr. O‘ Donnell intends movâ€" ing his family to Waterloo where they will take up residence. â€"The village of Elmira will soon be able to baast of one of the finest hotels in the province. Architect Moogk, of this town, has drawn the plaus for Mr. Henry Zilliex for a handsome three storey brick structure which is to be completed before the close of the preâ€" sent year. â€"Bounteous Nature is desling very kindly with Mr. Val. Z. Wagner, of Berlet‘s Corcers. He was favored with an abundant crop of raspberries and strawberries some weeks sgo, and on Saturday he brought to this cffice some fine specimens of the second crop of the season. The specimens were fully matured and well flravored. â€"Mr. Samuel Fear, of Atwood, fathâ€" er of Mr. J. W. Fear, formorly of Waterloo, died at tho residence of bis son, Friday, Sepb. 23rd, ab the age of 72 years, 1 month and 16 davs. His remains _ were taken to Stratford for burial on Monday. â€"King street was the scens of a little excitement on Friday afternoon when Bricker & Diebel‘s delivery outâ€" fit collided with a telephone pols in front of the Post Office. The horse beâ€" came detached from the wagon and caromed down street but was easily captared. â€"The final meeting in the present probibition campaigno was beld is the Town Hall on Sunday evening. The parting sbhots were fired by Rove. Knechtol and McEwan, of Berlin,. â€"Mr, Fred Keil is cfforing for sale his valuable property on the corner of George and Herbert streets, at present used as Presbytorian parsonage. _ Parâ€" ticalars may bo found on tha eighth page of this issue. â€"Mr. Andrew Groff brought a stal‘k of corn to btown the other day measuring fourteen feet io length and be is at present locking for the man who can beat it. â€"Mr. Thoodore Lackenbauer was presented with a hardsome tweed suit by his employers on severing bis conâ€" nection with Messrs. Bricker & Diebel. â€"Daring the past week the mud in Berlia‘s streebs was so deep that some of the sidewalks were reported "out of sight." â€"Read the adv6, cf W. H. Becker & Co. in this week‘s issue. Thoy are offering wall paper batter and cheaper than ever. â€"Mr. Georgo Dodds bas jast had a telephone placed in hbis grocery on King street. The number is 237. â€"Buy your U. M. O. loaded Shells, Powder, Shot, etc. from M. Weichel & Son. â€"New cansed goods to hand.â€" Doda‘s, the grocer. â€"â€"Newraisine an ic urrants.â€"Dodd‘s, the grocer. E. M. Devitt Chemist and Druggist TEURMERIC, CURRY _â€" Powder, Jar Rings Corks, etc. of the best quality P,. S.â€"We are receiving large daily shipâ€" ments of Crawford an d Fiuzgerald Veaches Momatoes and all other fruits in £eas0n. Groceries, Flour and Feed, Store Gpposite Zimmerman House Waterioo > 01 Ralston Heaith Club Breaklast Foo: CODE & HILLIARD Waterloo LOCAL NEWS. A Summer as well as winter food for both delicate and strong stomachs : : SOLD ONLY BY .. . Ont Ont. A Reuic or tut Firtiegs â€"Town Engineer Warreo found quite a curio while doing some work along King Sa. in front of the Central Schoo! one day last week. Ib was in the form of a piece of slate, which was quaite likely used by one of the incorrig:bles who attended school s&away bick in the fiities, It was only a remnant of what was once & slate, ard how it was broken is more than the Eogineer could underâ€" sbtand for it measured fally half an inch in thickness. _ O1 the corner was scratched the date ©1856," _ If a large sized slate of the thickness cf the one mentioned were put in the bhands of one of our delicate school children of toâ€"day wo are afraid they wou‘!d conâ€" sider their hands fall without adding any thing like the heavy complement of school books now in use to his barden. The ballot to be used in the Piebiâ€" ssite vote toâ€"lay is in the following form : All persons whose names appear on the voters list for 1898 or on the regisâ€" trabion list used at last Provincial election, provided they are row resiâ€" dents of the muricipality. _ All persons haviog property in more than one ward must vote in the ward in which they regide,. A Prize V inxing Tr:ast.â€"Mr. Geo. Mcors, Watorloo‘s wellâ€"known horseâ€" man, returned from Ottawa last werk, where he acted as judge at the big bhorse fair. Ho hss bis splendid team of heavy draughts, which lost the first proza at the Toronto Exhibition by. a fluke, in fine cosdition at present. In harness they tip the baam at 3,600 pounds, and are conceded to be the best mstched team in the country, there being but two pounds diffcrence in their weight on Monday. They were entered in the prizs competition at the Guelph Horse Show yesterday, and will show at Galt oo Foday. Mr Mscore bas, we understard, had soms very handeome offers made him for the pair, but ib would requira an offer very muach out of the ordinary to inducs him to parbt with them. Smiprarexts or Aprrors.â€"Mr. Geo. Hasenpflug has engaged very extousiveâ€" ly in the shipment of apples in this districb. Ho bas already shipped 1,500 barrels and: expzcts to ship ab lesst 10,000 bushels derirg the season. He is a‘so buying up from ten to twenty thousend barrels of app‘es for evaporatâ€" isg purposes which ho will ship prinâ€" cipally from E mira, Ss, Jacobs and Petersburg to American markets, Mr Hasenpfiag is sbipping on a more exâ€" tensive sca‘le, perbaps, than any other dealer that hbas ever carried on the business and his efforis to converb the farmers‘ surplus fruit products into cash will no doubt be thoroughly appreciabed. Are you in favor of the pussing‘ of an Act prohibiting the importaticn, manufacture or sale of spirits, wine, ale, beer, cider and all other alcoholic liquors for use as a beverage ? DirnutrrrIa In Towx.â€"During the past week a few more cases of Giphâ€" theria bave doveloped in town, all, bowever, of a mild typo. There is no cause for alarm as the Board of Health bas taken every precaution bo pravent ib from spreading by thoroughly isolatâ€" ing the cases. A bailding hâ€"s been rented on King St., Berlin, epposite the Hospital and is now in use as an isolation hospital. The disease is not "rampant" ard there is no "consternaâ€" tion" in town. The cases are all conâ€" valescent and most of them will bo re: leased from quarantine this week. The five or six cases waro in ths same f1amâ€" ily and conmaricated by direch corâ€" tagion. Axxtversary SeErvices. â€"Ansiversâ€" ary services of the Presbyterian church, Croashi!l; will be conducted on Sanâ€" dy, Oct. 2nd, by Rov. W. Anderson, of Milverton, at 11 & m. and 7 p. m. Oa the following Tuesdsy evening, Oct. 4th, a Tes Meeting will be held in the basement of the church,. After tea addresses will ba dalivered by an able staff of epeaskers, _ Excellent music, recitstions, otc . will be furnishked by a number of noted singers and elocutionâ€" ists from a distarce, _ A rare trest is assured to all @ho may attend. Admisâ€" sion 25 centse. Cioar Box Factony.â€"Mr. Charles H. Froeniich, the Z mmermsn street tonsor.al »rtisn, hasdecided tolâ€"unchout in a new line of businesa and has startâ€" ed & factory in Waterloo for t>o manuâ€" factm e of c‘gar boxes. Hos present business quâ€"rters sre on the socond fsor of Huaehs‘ premises on King streot, and already erough machinery has beon plsced in position to give the concern & capacity of one thousand boxes per day. Mr. Ed. Weyler, a man of wide experiâ€" ence in this line of business, h« boen placed in charge. _ We wish Mr. Froehâ€" ‘jch suceess in his new venture. S _S. Coxventroxns â€"Two Sunday Scbool Conâ€"entmcns will take place aext week. Tase twelfth anou«al conâ€" vsation of the Waterloo Tâ€"wnship Sabbith School Asecciition wiil b> he‘d as Hespeler on Tuseday, O3 4 b. Three sossio‘s will be held at 10 am., 2piw, srd 7 30 pm.. An excellenth progr mme has Leen p.'f'p'e-rt‘d 0. Thuredsy and Fridsy, O :t. 6 h and 7 b, the County Assoc‘sion wiil meet ab Galt. Besides local telenb Mr. J. A. Paterson of Toronto will deliver an address on "Sibbath School! E itertainâ€" ments" Wantro.â€"2,C00 bbis apples for Shan‘z & Haliman, Apply st A. S. Hallmaun‘s store, Berlia. Phose 74. TAE PLEBISCITE VOTEH. wHO CAN YOTE YES Wm. J. Fisher Ppeseqtecl With a Gold Watch and Chain by St. Louis Chureh. Mr. Wm. J. Figcher, son of Mr. John Fischer, until recently Professor of Music in St. Jerome‘s College, Berlin, Ont., intends to leave on Monday next to take & course ab the Western Medâ€" ical University. Mr. Fischer bas been officiating most acceptably as organist in the St Louis‘ Catholic Church, Waterloo, rendering his services grataitously. To show their appreciation of his services the congregation presented him with & valâ€" uable gold watch, bearing the engravâ€" ing : ‘Presented to Wm. J. Fischer, by the congregation of St. Louis‘ Catholic Church, Waterloo, Sept. 25th, ‘98‘, The presentation was made by Very Rev. Father Spetz, during High Mass Sunday morning. The watch was accompanied by a gold chain, presented by the members of the choir. _ Father Spetz, in making the presentation, spoke in Gorman and in English conâ€" gratulating Mr. Fischer upon his work and achievements in the past. and speaking most enlogistically of his many admirable traits. Mr. Fischer, who is a very young man, barely 20, was a great favorite in Waterloo and at College, where ho was admired by all for his true manliness, While regrebting his departure, they will wish him every succesa in bis new sphere, Mrs. Chas. Frosh‘ich has returned to her home here after a week‘s visit with friends in Rochester, N.Y. Mrs. Hutshison has returned home after en extended visit with friends in Toronto. Mrcs, Dr. Hay and the Misses A. Wierner and B. Christman, of E‘mira. called on friends in town on Monday. Mr. Harold Walker hbas resumed his dutiesat the G.T R station here after a two weeks‘ vacation with friends in Lewisville, Kingston and other points. Mr. H. McDonald, reâ€" lieving agent, who has been here durâ€" ing his absonce left on Tuesday. Mrs. B. E Bechtel is visiting friends in Listowel. Mr. Ezra Fry, of Elmirs, spont Mondsy and Tuesday with friends in town. He will leave for Toronto next Monday to enter upon & course of studies at the Toronto School of Mediâ€" cine. Mrs. F. Oo‘quhoun lefb on Saturday on & visit to friends in Toronto. Mr. Fred Eby, of Chicago, who spernt the past week with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Eoy, of Berlin, returned bo Chicago on Wednesday. Mr. Alf. Vale lefb on Friday to atâ€" tend the S5). Audrews Brotherhood Convention which is in session at Hamilton this week,. Miss Bowers, of Toronto, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ella S roh. Mr. Kerr, of Wingbam, spont a few days in town during the past week, the guest of bis son, Mr. Chas. Kerr, of Hasenflug‘s grocery. Miss Rose Laschinger, of E‘mirsa, spent Sunday in town, the guest of Miss Rose Lasc spent Sunday in Miss Kate Thomas. Miss Eva Jones, Waterloo‘s popular sopreno, has been engaged to sing at the entertainment of the _ E‘mira Musical Society on Thursday evening, Ost. 6th. Mr. Gavin Barbour, of Orosshil), was in town on Monday. Mr. Gowdy, of Guelph, has accapted & position on the staff of the Waterloo Mutaal Fire Insurance Company. Mr. Harry Kress has returned Waterloo after spending a ccuple weeks in Rochester, N.Y. Mr. A. B. S‘ater, of London, formerâ€" ly of the firm of Ritzer & Slater, Waterloo, called on friends in town on Wednesday. Miss L‘zzie Bean, of Haysville, spent a few days with relatives in Waterloo during the past week. She left on Monday on an exterded visib to friends and relatives ia Estern Michigan. Mr. Fred Hilliard epent Sunday with friends in Morriston. Miss Lillian Byres returned to her home in Dotroit on Saturday, after spending a fow days with her friend, Miss Emma D. be . Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller lefb for their home in Lancaster, Psa., on Friâ€" day, after a week‘s visit with relatives and friends in the Twin City. Mr. Frank Haight, Manager of tha Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co., attended a meeting of the Canadian Fire Uanderwriters‘ Association at Kingsville last week. When we shall take pleasure in exhibiting a superb gathering of all the latest emanations from the leaders and fountain heads of fashâ€" ion including among many others, F.ne Dress Goods and Silks, Ladies‘ Jackets and Capes, Fine Furs,Wraps, Pewny‘s and Perrin‘s Kid Gloves, To his opening we most cordially invite yourself and friends. J. UFFELMANN TALL ... A STUDENT HONORED. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. .+ OPENING Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday September 27th, 28th and 29th. We take pleasure in announcing our Conitaaes tbo of The Court of Appeal has given judgâ€" mont in the the matter of the legal right of the poll constables to vote in provincial elections, The judges are unanimous in their opinion that the constables have the right to vote. The jadgment of the bench is in accord with public opinion, and the letter as well as the intention of the law is in harâ€" mony with the common sense of the people. Another crisis has been avertâ€" ed and it is likely that Hardy & Co. will continue to do business av the old stann in Qusen‘s Park for the next four years, Mr. Huether served a number of terms as town councillor,. He was a life long member of the Lutheran church and served for many years on the trustee board. _ He was twice married. His first wife nee K.leeberger predeceased him twelve years. _ Nine childrenâ€"two sons and seven daughters â€"were born of this marriage, viz : Obristian N. and Jacob Huether; Mrs. Obas, H. Froehlich, Mrs. Thos, Sherâ€" man,Mrs. 0. Treusch, Mrs. Hy.Shacfor. Three daughters predecessed him, Annie, Sophia and Mrs. Kellar. In 1888 he was married to Mrs. Norman Snyder who survives him. f Tho late Mr.. Husther emigrated fromâ€" Germany fortyâ€"four years ago. After remaining in Albany, N. Y., two years be came to Waterloo where he resided up to his dosth. _ About forty years ago he entered in partnerâ€" ship in the browing business bat soon after bought out his partner‘s interest and carried on tho business himself until about four years ago. Christopher Huether Passes Over to Join the Majority After a Few Months‘ Iliness. Early on Tuesday morning Christoâ€" pher Huether, for many years a familâ€" far figure on our streets, passed away, after suffering for some months of & dropsical affection, abt the ago of 67 years and 10 daya,. His name is insopâ€" arably connected with the fine substantâ€" ial brick structure on King St., known as the Huether House. Four years ago his son, Mr. C. N. Husther,assumed full control of the Brewery and Mr. Husther, sen., retired. About four montbs ago he underbook the manageâ€" ment of the Agency at Peueba.ng for bis son where he remained until four weeks ago when he was brought home ill, The funeral will take placo from the residence of his son, Mr. CO. N. Hustber, King St. at 1 30 p. m., Friâ€" day, to St. John‘s Lutkeran Church, for servico thence to Mount Hope cemetery for intermeont. The Leading Meat Market Is the only upâ€"toâ€"date Butei »r Shop in town where customers can rely upon getting nly the choicest,cheapest and best of meats Fhis establishment, has the reputa ion o keeping only the best and finest varieties of Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, . amb, Bacon, Ham, Pickled Pork and Tongue Corn Beef and Dried Beef always kept 0 i1 } and also all kinds of Sausages as, Bologna, Head Cheese, Liver, Pork, Wiener and Sumver Sausages, livered to any part of the town tE‘rvoi;g};; first class delivery service Hatters and Clothiers N. B.â€"Orders taken daily and meat de MEATS AND SAUSAGES LOOKING AT THE STYLES AN OLD RESIDENT GONE. THE CONSTABLE VOTE STRASSER & CO. Asissmemsinsi oi se mss Sss It isn‘t alone that styles are diffâ€" erent with changing seasons, but clothes are better year after year. You get quality ‘and style in the clothes we sell you ; you get disâ€" tinctive style in themake of them and the price we offer you is better than you have yet had. Our $16.50 Black Worsted Suitings are the same you have been paying $19.00 and $20.00 for. Try us for good reliable clothing. John B. Fischer a Waterloo. Waterloo, Ont etinbet, I trust I may receive the same liberal patronage which was accorded my predeâ€" cessor,. and will also carry a full line of horsemen‘s necessaries such as BLANKETS, WHIPS, ROBES. Also tranks, valises, etc. I make a specialty of ; I hereby beg toannounce to the pubâ€" lic of Waterloo and surrounding country tha.t,dghave opened up a harness s%xop in the stand"formerly occupied by Henry Maier. I will always have on hand or make to order if desired, all kinds of William Hoeflin SUCCESSQR to H. MAIER, WATERLOQ Single and Double Harness Buggy and Carriage Trimming Berry Dishes, Cake Baskets, Biscuit Jars, Sugar Bowls, Celery Dishes, Tea Pots, etc, $2.00 each. _A large quantity of Roger‘s Silver Plated ,Knives, Forks and Spoons always on hand. If you really wish to have a bargain in Silverware see our stock and you will not hesitate in proclaiming it the finest and lowest priced in the two towns. in _ U_~ sino o_ ; Business Change Silverware Silverware A POINTER Waterloo September 29th 30th QOctober 1st Millinery Thursday Friday Saturday Doering‘s Watchmaker and Jeweler. WATERLOO, ONT. Opening Everybody invited. All welcome. The grandest display of stylish Hats and Bonnets we have ever exhibited. BERLIN, GUELPH, OWEN SOUND. Cash and One Price = King St , Berlin We are showing an assortment of Capes and Jackets in seasonable weights. the correct styles, good serviceable wraps at prices within the reach of everyone. Whether you feel the need of one or not, we shall be glad to show you our range. For Cool Days and Evenings are in demand. A winter coat is too heavy but everyone feels the necessity of a light wrap at this season of the year, something to throw over the shoulders and prevent them catching cold. â€"Page 5 G.B. RYAN & CO. Ont. FINE 1} storey brick house on Yonge street.â€" FEight rooms, bath room, furnace and ather conâ€" veniences* Posgession may be had on October 15th, For further particulars apply at __ _ _ BERLIN . _ â€" ONT Better Than Ever The Best and the Cheapest in the Town W. K. BECKER & C0., regular price $1.75, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. _ ho is e ts a onl AT $2.25.â€"Ladies‘ fine Dongola Kid, with vesting, lace or button, regular $3.00. AT 75¢c.â€"Misses school shoes, solid leather, hand nailed, well made, regular price $1.00 lace (no old gooas ) AT 65¢c.â€"Children‘s fi AT 65¢c.â€"Children‘s fine black Dongola Kid, Button, new coin toes, Patent tip, all in sizes 8â€"11, worth at least $1.00. AT $1.35â€"â€"Ladies\ high black shoes, some laceand some button, regular price $2.00. AT $1.00â€"A lot of over 100 pairs of Ladies‘ high cut button and lace, not all s‘zes, Great Bankrupt Store Our Shoe Sales are daily growing larger. How could it be otherwise when shos buyers are fast finding out the difference between our prices and regular shoe store prices. § shoes. 3 * AT $1.00â€"Men‘s $1.25 and $1.50 high cut gaiters or lace, solid leather and good wearer, * £T ‘$1.35â€"M‘ en‘s $11.’{'5 and $2.00 shoes, whole foxed, high cut, latest styles, gaiter or FOR ONE WEEK ; WALL PAPER Axtraordinary Prices always the lowest We extend a cordial invitation to the ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and vicinity to visit our show rooms on the above dates, when we will show the latest productions in Miliinery, Mantles, Furs, Dress Goods and Trimmings. Our stock is larger and more attractive than ever. Store will be open every evening until ten o‘clock. Thursday, Friday and Saturday The Dominion House _ GROFE FALL .. 38â€"2L House to Let. King Street We are again in shape to show you a complete range of Wall Paper at all prices, suitable for Halls, Parlors, Dining Rooms, Bed Rooms and kitchens. We buy cheap and at present are selling regardless of cost. S. R. ERNST & CO., . MILLS, Manager Cheaper Than ever MILLINERY ticulars apply at CHRONICLE ORFICE, SEPT,. 22nd, 23rd and 24th. . TO DO YOUR SHOPPING WITH US .. Qualities always the highest we shall offer many extra.ordinélry prices, concessions on several lines of the best grades of high and low cut e AT /; Unquestionably [the leading Commercial School of Western Ontario. glew students admitted at any time. Graduates in great demand. Write for catalogue. Waterloo, Ont. TERMS CASH AND PRICKES RIGHT. ON WALL PAPER Popularâ€"Progressiveâ€"Bost . . OPENING Martin Bros, CENT Because this is the paper hanging season. We invite all intending gurchaser to cxamine our stock of Paper before buying. We have paper .n all grades and prices. STRATFORD, ONT. Inducements W.dJ. ‘m“k Pflflm A SPECIALITY 32 KingSt.. Berlin Berlin.