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Berlin. â€"» air Mickes‘ beavy lace shoes, leather, worth 85¢ and $1 'i ‘The remarkable character of these shoe bargains can hly be comprehended by examination â€"â€" the more .expert he critic, the greater the bargain will be. ~Come here first ty avys and you‘ll save much money for we‘ve a building ull of bargains like these. "See the show window." in Cardigan Stockings wi‘h pb=reattached, worth 1 25 a witmen‘s kid button ‘shnes ,. 5b and 2 :0 a pair for 1 48 t women‘s lid_ button and ‘mhoes worth $3 a pair for 1 90 MÂ¥ Women‘s kid lace, worth O a pair for .. â€"... .. .. .. .. 1 65 if warhen‘s calf laco in fan» ever th 2 50 » v men‘» b x câ€"lf lace ahoea ‘%’l lace and button T B0for................ its, Overcoats and Trousers invested re: fim_more stishétlom more fifiuv «~worth rer. _ As noew. spring shes are. arriving fi large ies almost daily we ftind we must make ro? and the way we pmposmdotnfl so. <This big sale will last week only. Every dollir you spend will. be The A. 0. Boehmer Co., next to the Post Office, Get Our Price: and Save Money. Bargains in Shoes. hw{m turr of the Klondike \.~ _ Hoo Water Boier. menp‘s lace Cut ou: shi auyt zamber Rules â€" Square and Dismond, brass ends, 8 and o 4 lime. * i MY J. Fennell & Son, Waterloo County‘s Greatest Store. 14 shoes worth _ _\ * pair Meme kex calf Ideo shce, _ â€" i k. :s~ *3 M ommfiz\m j (wan "Abmes $3 50 a psir fOr...,.........««.. 3 26. a pair for 1 48 15 psir Men‘s bor calf, Goodyear | . welted cork gole, all sizes worth button and $3 a pair for...... ..l... .:.. 275 a pair for 1 90 17 nai» Mon‘s Box ca‘t late #B0e8, ~ * laec», worth rubber soles and bcelse worth «. ........ 1 66â€" $5,00 & PAIF fOf..â€"\;â€"â€"«â€"â€"2««» 2 7B 30 pair Men‘s bex ulm lago in tan ' soles, gqodyear wel‘ed, snn e o hi s 19. in $BO tor 2 css .1 .n..". s & OP Hardware from Maker to Con#amer. A. Weseloh & Co., 1 bring it along and comp .re prices 70 33 pair Men‘a &w. kid . conâ€" ... greas and lace, alzes worth 225 a pair for ...... ........ 16 Handy box blacking worth 106 a DOX fOF. ...« «««««»«««=«=*s**« be worth 5e a box for............ 8 Drersings worth 25¢ a bottle for 140 is a6 206 t &4 126 a4 64 15. 64 «4 “ a4 64 106 «4 a 7; Dressing bottles filled for 3¢ a bottle. Men‘s $7 and $8 suits for.. $38.88 Men‘s $10 overcoats for.... 4.08 Boys‘ $4 reefert for..,..... 198 Men‘s shirts and diawers.... _ 190 Boys‘ 3â€"piece suits,. reg. $5. _ __ and $6 suits, for.......... Men‘s and boys‘ 50c. caps for Men‘s 75¢ fieec= lined underâ€" WEAL, ... .. 046 .k3 k 6k k k4 % At Clearing Prices. Limited. BERLIN. Briefs.â€"A number from here atâ€" mm i tended & CONCOIt {TOM EJOTA TUCSâ€" day evening last. Personal.â€"Mr. Ed. Mitchell and Mo his sisters spent Sunday. with relaâ€" tives hereâ€"Miss E4 Darby who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. B. Forest, returned home last woek.â€"M. Hardy and his sister, Miss Mabel, speat Smwvay with friends i: Guelph.â€"Mr. Ed. Hillard, late stage 58, driver, is a% present very ill.â€"A 5. number of youmg people of this viâ€" s cinity attended a dancing party at Mr. Young‘s, near Ponsonby .â€"The Farmers‘ Institute meeting was held in the lecture room Tuesday.. A large number were present, indicatâ€" ing the interest taken in scientific 9 farming.â€"The Y. P. C. A. will hold a private meeting Friday evening, RLIN: the subject being ‘‘Resolved that * & prohibition would be beneficial to the country."â€"Mr. Little of Blair made business calls in this neighborhood last week.â€"Mrs. Currie spent Monâ€" . day in Elmira with her daughter, Mrs. Jackson. â€"Mr. Stewart Spith ommommpgpm==mmmmm | of Préston spent Sunday at home. Personal.â€"Miss . Fannie â€" Ballard spent a few days last week in Conesâ€" togo â€"â€"Miss H. Peterson and Sidney Bristow rt a day ol last â€"week in the Twin City.â€"â€"Walker Martinson spent Sunday in Berlinnâ€"E. Ballard spent a days with his son near Linwood.â€"E. Thamer spent Friday in Milverton â€"Mr. Keith of Beving madeâ€"a business trip to our burg Saturday.â€"Mr. and Mrs. L. K.â€"We togo.~â€"Miss Fi. Pelerson and BIGDCY | Mr. Albert Rykert has moved ~to W“‘g“““ Week | the enterprising town of Bloomingâ€" in the cm..-dh:’luw , .. Where . he has charge ol a spent y in Berlinâ€"â€"E. branch â€"store â€" recently established spent a days with his son DC&! |ghere by Mr. Stuckey, merchant of Linwood.â€"E. Thamer spent Friday Montrose, a gentleman not his ’l Milverton.â€"Mr. Keith of Bevine tair dealing and general in y as madeâ€"a business trip to OUr DUIF j 1n upright business man. wish Saturday.â€"Mr. and Mrs. L. K.â€"Weâ€"| pis business venture all possible suc ber, Mr. and Mrs.. G. F. LaCkKDCT, |sess, and under the able management Mr. and Mrs. Gamaliel L&ckner, &)) | y Ajpert Rykert the future commerâ€" spent Saturday with Mr. and MrS | ;;,1 prominence of Bloomingdale i8 W. Lackner, Berlinâ€"J. Reist spen‘ beyond question. a day in the Royal City last week | uns BR Boal of Lakeside has re Invited fos Fifth Year â€"THé qUAF | wutiy enjoyed a very pleasant viSit terly board of thmm Curct 4 io whet Migtrage."" * met last week in and . in vited Rev. H. Monsinger back for M ~nmsnrrrnremmmcg the 5th year. s wPI LPSIEYV |TAWNSHITP COUNâ€" Personal.â€"Mrs. C. S. Weber is on the sick list.â€"Mr. L. Miller is at time of writing very low.â€"Mr. Henâ€" ry Dickert, Sr., died at his home near Ebsville on Sunday.â€"Miss Sea cord of St. Catharines is spending a tew days at the home of L. S. Web er.â€"A number of our farmers who are interested in the Farmers‘ Instiâ€" tute attended the meeting held ‘at St. Clements on Saturday. Surprise Party.â€"On the evening of ‘Thursday last about 30 young people from _ Heidelburg and Hawkesville pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. D. Schweitzer in their new residence which has latéely been completed, and is now one of the most upâ€"toâ€"date farm houses in the county. This evert will be a long remembered one by all who participated. The first part of the evening was spent in various kinds of games and amuseâ€" ments, in which a progressive crokiâ€" nole tournament took place, leaving Hâ€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" the successful competitag. During this time the hostess, aided by a few of the ladies, had provided a svmptuous luncheon to which all did ample justice. After the inner man had been fully satisfied and. all had finished picking their teeth the remainder of the evening was spent in â€" music, vocal and instrumental. ‘Through all the laughter and merriâ€" |ment _ time was fieeting and finally the happy group dispersed with \gratetul â€" â€"hearts for the hospitality | they received from the host and hosâ€" ;\ tess, who were also well pléased with the two stranger parties . for the unanimous feeling that existed | between them. May another such occasion â€" arise in the near futare. Heidelburg is willing to do its part. Au revoir, Hawkesville. lp'en'i"sâ€";fid:i with her parents in Galt.â€"Miss Morin of Beechvale was uuglenolflnlhullclty&t- urday and Sunday.â€"Miss Linnie Litâ€" tle, after a fortnight‘s visit with her sister, Mrs. D. McEachern, has reâ€" turned to Toronto. â€"Miss Jennie Baâ€" ker, who has been spending a ~lew weeks with her brother in Listowel, is home.â€"Mr. Maurice Ertell receivâ€" ed word Sunday of the death of his sisterâ€"inâ€"law in Stratford, and he and his daughter Lily left Tuesday mornâ€" ing to attend the funeral.â€"Miss Dolâ€" Iy McKay returned home Saturday from an extended visit with friends in Milverton, Harriston and . other ;:s.-n-w hld H:hhd of im School spent Sunday ‘at his b:Itwâ€"lr A. Boomer â€" wa his home here.â€"Mr. A. Boomer was nvm Monday on business.. â€" Tisk mm-ln-mn: m was the guest of Miss ms’.nl-nvat.â€"ln.'.l. B. Musselman and Helen of Assiniboia, N. W. T., are visiting at Mr. A. Lola Spabr last week. â€"Mrs. J. B.] pris(eâ€"â€"H. Collins, agent of the Musselman and Helen of Assiniboia,| gig) cigars, Waterloo, accompanied N. W.. T. are visiting at Mr. Aâ€"|py Mr, Hueglin of Waterloo, spent Boomer‘s. Sunday at the Queen‘s Hotel, â€" The hx auarreapcveme <pâ€"spweri home of V. W. Wettiauter was made wWEST MONTROSE. happy on Thursday when his wife racnd g-nl him with a boy. â€"Mr. and The W in . Weicker of Tavistock spent a the last issue .“-:flo:munmm.u"wm.-, vegetable hwâ€" Miss Emma Schmidt Of Baden is ° "flu."&mum.m.g.v.m ‘ 1&“ to | iauter.â€"Mrs. O. Poters of Dorchesâ€" wet rid of, ~it has never been|ter and Mrs. Peters of Brunner are Personal.â€"Miss L. C. Ba_ldw_in HAWKSVILLE HEIDELBURG. WINTERBOURNE LINWOOD. DistRriot. Montrose Briefs.â€"Various members of the family in this vicinity attended the Mdfitwh,ficx Mr. h‘muhonollhuoa urday WELLESLEY %?:NSHIP COoUN ‘The Municipal Council= of the Township of Wellesley met at the Township Hall, Crosshill, on Monâ€" day, Feb. 10th, 1902, instead of. at their .regular â€" appointed â€" meeting, Monday, 3rd inst., at which the Council was prevented from attendâ€" ing on account of blocked and driftâ€" ed roads. ~All members were preâ€" sent, the Reeve in the chair. The minutes of their previous meeting, held Jan. 13th, were read and adoptâ€" Communications, bills~ and â€" acâ€" counts were presented, read and disâ€" posed of â€" as follows, viz: > It was moved by Geo. Farwell, seconded by R. J. Kerr, that the following acâ€" ‘ounts be paid and that the Reeve issue his orders for the same, rcâ€" spectively, viz., Jas. Hall, spikes, 64 cents; Levi B. Bowman, lumber and timber, $7.50; H. Diss, repairing bridge, $4.50; Dan. Schweitzer, graâ€" vel, 1901, $2.52; Jacob Bricker, graâ€" vel, 1901, $8.54; Peterâ€"F. Schummer, for registering marriages, births and deaths during 1901, $35; A. Gibbons, extras for collecting batk taxes, $3, dog tax refunded, $1, total $4; Wm., Stockey, balance gravel, 1901, $1.21; C. Berg, for 76 loads of gravel, 1901, $9.50; _ John Miller, for 30 loads of gravel, 1901, $3; A. B. Robâ€" ertson, _ auditor‘s fees, $6, Jos Hayes, auditor‘s fees, $6; A. Boomâ€" er, re J. Ertel, $8,30, &?M Chas. Zink&an \ "a petiâ€" tion with 23 signatures of the rateâ€" payers of S. S. No. 10, praying the Council to henceforth assess the said Mr. Zinkan to Union S. S. No. 11. As far as the Council was concerned they were satisfied to allow Mr. Zinkan to be assessed to said Union S. S. No. 11, provided the ratepayâ€" lets of S. S. No. 10 are satisfied. Also Valentine Z. Wagner, trustee of Union S. S. No. 19, Wilmot and Wellesley, was present re 17 acres of the N. E. of lot number 9, con. 2, E. S., owned by C. Gerber, and 50 acres of the N. W. half of lot number 8 E. S., owned by Rudoli Leis. The clerk was instructed to notity Mr. J. Lenhard, assessor for said district, to henceforth, accordâ€" ing to award, plan, etc., to assess the above owners‘ property to Union S. S. No. 19. ?f It was then moved by J. B. Lichty, seconded by R. J. Kerr, that Byâ€"Law No.â€" to authorize the Reeve â€" and~ Treasurer to borrow money for the running expenses of the current year 1902, be now read a first and second time. Carried. ‘The auditors‘ report of the acâ€" counts of our Municipal Treasurer was presented, ‘and audited by this Council _ and on motion of Messrs. Lichty and _ Forwell accepted and passed and the clerk was instructed to have 200 copies of each of the deâ€" tailed _ statements and . abstracts printed. © 55 _~The auditors also reported having examined the Treasurer‘s bond . and found the same satisfactory. . â€" ‘The Council formed a committee of the whole on Byâ€"Law Nol 523 with A. Heipelâ€" as chairman of said comâ€" mittee. The amount filled in said Byâ€"Law was â€" one thousand dollars. The committee â€" resumed in open Council,. whereupon it was moved by J. B. Lichty, seconded by Geo. Forwell, that Bm No. 523 to authorize . the and Treasurer to borrow money for the running exâ€" penses for the current year 1002.} now _ I Carried It was finally moved by A. Heipel, seconded by Geo. Forwell, that this Council do now adjourn to meet again the first Monday in March at the Township Ha\l, Crosshill, when pathmasters, fenceâ€"Â¥iewers and pound keepers will be appointed. Carried. & PETER SCHUMMER, Township Clerk. Clerk‘s Office, St. Clements, "Feb. 1%th, 1902. read a third time and passed ROSTOCK Allison paid nds im West m ons _‘ Nee Anbippemee ow ‘4",_.,» m d 3 aAs P wegpâ€"ereaatth last Friday in the Town . Hall, afternson â€" 4nd $Voning, discussoll L ) rrapr meguiR oi s oys s n ?‘:‘d id ‘ ' ~ k t Fo ‘u.»-..‘“.i % ‘ u & h «y”tm“"-' was very. satisfactorily dealt wil T: the evening~& very good. programme was given by â€"talented friends, ~ It: was a treat and a 1:; credit ‘ to the performers. se who _ took: ‘m-h the programme ‘were our § who gave several selections, a fine clarionet duet by Woiwade and son, and a recitation by Miss <~Wak ton was* excellently rendered. ‘The male quartette by the Wellesieyâ€"~Gloe Club was a treat itself, and a solo given by C..F. Ottman was also very â€"fine. The address ‘of welcome was made by J. G. Reiner and reâ€" plied to by Mr. J.:G, Hurst, . preâ€" wideot of the Institute, Mr. Elford .guve a very instructive lecture ; on "How to fatten poultry for the Briâ€" tish market.â€"‘ Mr. Caston gave ‘a good lecture on "This Fair Canada of ‘Outs,‘" â€" interspersed with several good _ jokes.~ Mr. Green, editor of the Maple Leal, was.ailso called upâ€" on and made a very spicy and ‘brief speech.. Mr. Shantz, the secretgry of. the Institute, also addressed the a dience briefly and the meeting clo: by singing the â€" National: Authem, with. band accompaniment. . The membership secured during their shay was forty which will no doubt be inâ€" creased to sixty at least. s Briefs.â€"C. Beller, Sr., had .‘m alytic stroke Saturday and is fore helpless. He is well up in the tighties.â€"George â€" Berdux Ras been sick with pneumonia and was not exâ€" pected to pull through, but there are now good â€" hopes of ‘his recovery. â€" Rev. D. Lochner received the â€" sad news of the death of his father Satâ€" urday last at Milwaukee. Mr. Lochâ€" mer has gone to Milwaukee to be present at the funeral and will _ be %one about a week.â€"Wm. Falk was n Lambton County last week inâ€" vestigating some Iumim and unâ€" dertaking business.â€"C. nel . had his farm rented to Con. Lotz, but we understand the latter‘has thrown up the _ contract. The Maple Leal Debating Club will give an open deâ€" bate next Monday evening in the Opera House. ; Personal.â€"Miss â€" Addie Coole reâ€" turned on Saturday from a visit with friends in Glenallen. â€" Bertha Smith of Berlin is visiting her sisâ€" ter, Mrs. Koehler.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Rutheriord are spending this week in Galt.â€"Messrs. Will Campbell, L. (Gooderidge and Mrs. Jas. Coleman are visiting friends in Wingham. â€" Mr. A. Stricker and Miss E. Kochâ€" ler spent Sunday in Berlin â€"Mr. H. ‘Bickle is away on a business trip to Newmarket.â€"Miss Martin of North Mornington is the guest of the Missâ€" es Mundell.â€"Mr. Jas. McGregor : of Toronto is visiting at Mr. W. Leighâ€" ton‘s.â€"Miss Maggie Ferris spent a few days with friends in Berlin last week. A Briefs.â€"Miss Ada Péetch entertainâ€" ed a few of her friends at her home last Thursday evening. A very enâ€" joyable time was :pl:nt in games and music. . After paftaking of a deâ€" lightful lunch the ‘company dispersed for their homes.â€"Rev. Hardy of Lisâ€" towel delivered gn eloquent sermon bere on Sunday ip the Presbyterian Church. t Runaway .â€"Wha ight have provâ€" ed a serious mt occurred here oa Sunday . af oon. Rev. Armâ€" strong, rector 0 Church of Engâ€" land, was driving from Millbank to attend his regular service here, and when coming into the village â€" his horse, which is a very high spirited. animal, became unmanageable and bolted into a large tree where it left the cutter and threw Mr. Armâ€" strong in a snow bank and started through the village with part of one shaft. It was caught, however, beâ€" fore it got a great distance. The cutter was badly smashed, but Mr. Armstrong was not hurt seriously. Obituary.â€"The remains of Mr. Jno. Elford, an old pioneer of this neighâ€" borhood, were. brought here on Satâ€" urday from imesville and interred in Rush‘s tery.. Revy. Monsingâ€" er of Lin performed the cereâ€" mony: Those who attended the funâ€" eral from a distance were Messrs. H. and F. Elford, Holmesville, and Miss E. Holloway of Wingham. Institute Meeting.â€"A meeting unâ€" der the auspices of the North Waâ€" terloo Farmers‘ © Institute was held at Schneider‘s Hall Saturday, Feb. 15, afterncon and evening. ‘The eve. ning session wad largely attended and . addresses were delivered by Messrs. Caston, Hurst and Elford, while the address of welcome . was delivered by Mr. Peter F. Schummer. The various points of farming were ably dealt with by the above named speakers. ‘The music furnished )_1 local talent . helped to enliven the meeting. _ Altogether the moetings were entertaining, pleasing and proâ€" fitable. Briefs.â€"Leo Dzn had the mis tmn;‘ z fall m-.k. his collar Wetkater, was a"vieice to our fows CROSSHILL ST. CLEMENTS 1902. & e # They are a Study! 4 ial, for ONEK QUARTER of the former cost. ( &wflfim":q‘z gratifying one. Thousands of Rolls trom % and are loud speaking > Sote by oys o wage woa oi e Hiciis wrer . uk this cile Perr in s l ao PP PP t PnCB â€"‘ 7 ioi o e ut ponithbaniihepereriets for the nexson of "Tolky hich ‘‘House cleaning time" you say, will see some new on your walls.Do ioukmmzpp:hn.o’-:dnfly“thhflhmw'flhb rst at that particular time? Whym-wtm-flclnth-.mm time and they will Â¥xecute their work more neatly if not ”‘% ther, select voummufl%flrd‘.mb& We caunot here go deâ€" tails, besides, descriptions would to carry any idea of the assortment of magnificent goods we are able to show you now. Call and see them. â€"_ Cash and one Price Vetter Bros , will hang papers for us. â€" Orders can be left at our store, You Know~~ _ There‘s Cheese A Downward Slip in SLIPPER PRICES that will make our store & veritable Bee Hive for the remaining 8 Days of February, it‘s our Last Effort at winter stock and â€" your Last Chance as these prices will soon find spheres of usefuiness with many eager buyers, and although the prices sound unreasonable, if you pin them to your shoes you‘ll find that they‘ll match. But Just One Hint . . . If you come before your neighbor you‘ll get a better choice.* 16 puir Women‘s Waterproof Overshoes, regular prioo'l.da and $1.75, 1saway they go at 75¢ a pair. 21 pair Men‘s and Women‘s Felt Gaiters, button or lace shoes, with and without leather facing, our regular price $1.50 and $1.65, while they last at 75¢ a pair. 52 pair Girls‘ ang Children‘s Felt Slippers, our regular price 60c and 75¢. Come first | 25e a pair. f 75 pair men‘s plain "Toronto Brand" rubbers, wool lined and plain, three shapes, take them quick at 29¢ a pair. s 38 pair children‘s rubbers with heel, worth 35¢, the price will sell them quick at 15¢ a pair. > * 35 pair girls‘ and boys‘ $1.35 to $1.65 shoes, calf and kid, button and \ lace, strong and fine, away they go at 75¢ a pair. Ziegler‘s ""$$%E F. € consider w lewing the walls of our how Nee Aieirorang meiuage eranne o cce c rointe w oi ied ririn ce wock. 400 the Thet of uillcent goods we are able to show you now. Uall and see «ar Mr. &rhu‘n‘ Timm, a firstâ€"class decorator, formerly «eâ€"insg St., that isn‘t cheesy, just as there are peaches that aren‘t and baked beans that aren‘t beany, "BARGAINS" that m‘.fl- GAINS", but here‘s a BaroarN List. Just a W ord to You. Winter is not over by an means but Sprin&h coming and that before many weeks are over. * are getting ready for Spring. The season will not find us unprepared. See what we‘ve been doing | We have ordered , . a Car Loap of No. 9 Coiled Spring Wire. two Car Loads of Wire Nails. a Car Load of Baden Boiled and Raw Oil. ‘three Car loads of Portland Cement. a Car Load of Pilkington (Gilass. a Car Load of Binder Twine. Besides the above we are ordering a car load each of Sewer Pipe, Thorold Cément and. Iron and Shovels,Poultry Netting,Builder#Hardware, ste., have been placed some time ago. . We watch the markets, Ou“kvubotfidfln.gd\bh It you are building us a letter and state what you need. We will you prices. WINTER FOOTWEAR 28 and 25, South Side King St., BERLIN â€"â€" AND SMYTH BROS.,