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d d i i e e en Thes ue‘ feo of 3 ,;1”:' our Bazaar :‘il!‘ll;- A ill:;fl.‘ fuge "“’T'“ taki your time { od ( &d&?&. it’fiouy ‘c " Tho i feipier ror danks Oife. . &A Full Stock, One a brightTnew Christmas Store, _ the other the reliable Dry Coods _ _‘ Stroe of Special Values. w designs in Shirts. > Silk Hokfs, in Hate. Fur and Mitts. Xmas Will Soon be Here. ghe A. 0. Boehmer CGo., Crdines, Shoes, Ciothes, Sho Hate, Caps (nd Men‘s Furnishings. ifim ‘Our boots and sh hd repairing a specialty. g_ saiyPa. onA US tm O IEEESEIOE. Cheats Children‘s Air w a ud s and Gents" Umbrelias, 5.- and Muffiers. Christmas Dry Goods. Xmas Fancy Goods. Xmas Furnishingâ€". 10. 52: on & magi‘s knees, E ~Hstse.., QUR STORE 5, 190% HBADQUARTERS. oo ooride, . Ne Nt R % a # Alhoi\c::‘::'l-h,w sent â€" the &tv c ,fifl.M-l., ul Bockcyniul,?““"“""“,","‘;,:"“""‘:: Heckey . Stick® and ~Paoks, "Buffalo" and "Hamilton" Rifies, ""fi.,"’ mothorbook mwngvohm. ‘Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Boys‘ Tool B-m':‘-i:‘ heart with supramortal vBoots and Shoes. . WESELOH & CO., E. W. BECKER, fi'. §% j x 4 hy iconces d ipay you to call in and look through our stock before doing Deep calm and peacée settied on s as low as the lowest, No trouble to show you. We have R. BOAL M i to mention a few limew |â€" . _ . _ _ . BRIDGEPORT. IN, PETER HYMMEN, Stores 1‘ in One Now | ‘s Sleds. shoes fit easy and LIMITED. ‘but come now and inspect our large etosk T2 904. tm fnmniabhiners, ol &n “,'Mu’"fuflh _.'II.II-.J and 1 of POEMmtB U C ETL 3 c2ads dn h'm.."m" well lined and made in nslees bemind $0ft n unc puite all wool, at 8 10, 12 ces raie slinpers, for bound, for Indics "*‘Wine felt slippers, far bound, for ladies beciâ€"~C.« aniptampn @ Men‘s fine kid stippers at 91 25. All priced as Jow as possible. Money back if not satisfied. The that Reuben built has h“.nm-n.fl the bakfs, careâ€" tully‘u.:-n.a! ou:..u.:fl!‘hhm men elegant. ons :mm:fiwm-mm lar qualitiés at. : Santa Claus b him in our show w a carload of toys, find them in the basement, . Cur A0â€" vice to you is to buy early. Noreâ€" Xmas Eandkerchisfs. Men‘s fine braoéh, m:‘m Pow-n‘-uu. Hats and #aps, ° Men‘s fine ahirts, Excellent Quality. Toys, Dolls, Bts. Store open every night, M OT W AIT. Claus has ‘been here (see|lC‘ °NC NUSMCLEG UUDUD 2700P "le. show window) and dw(yfi‘l’ml( high the drifts of snow, t tove. dolls, etc. : You‘ll| Round the hearth lot all draw nigh, MARKET SHOE _ _ STORE, BERLIN. wear woll. _ Cuastom work Next to the Post Office. From 16 to $1. ~*~ _ â€"] What a vacancy there would be in be neigh the hopes and aspirations of mankind | ‘Closin I°> â€" |it Xmas were taken from us! ~ What| â€"â€"â€"â€" & eouldbe.mhcfitlhhr!muum the hopes associated with the ‘star; that "stood over" where the Christ $ The ATT. _ |child so lowly lay in that manger at | & â€"â€" . foming today as of old sith: twetr $ BJ c y as § sartf ises |gifts of mytrh and gold to place with ‘ :n-.doln adoring reverence at his blessed feet? d $14. â€" _ |Kings with their regal glory, _ cities $2.50. with their . courtly . splendors have * ‘"at 8, 10, 12}passed away,::‘ th*tdvlyhrl::!: A has .set up M ~ ‘Mw“mm:,unlmaa;mm $ the mighty fabric of earthly grandeur 3 hatyâ€" has faded into the doubt of oblivion. | $ to ai ‘Money back | What a rebuke to the â€" utter emptiâ€" | J deps ness of human vanity when the High have est among all became the Jowliest, will ght. his bed among the beasts of the stall. und WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY A Merry Christmas _ s to All Our Readers. } Our Busy Neighbors Close the door! Pull down the blind! Let the fire more brightly burn. m,fl&gummm Xmas joys once more return. ¢ im@ooomnmmumh* Happy hearts and cheeks aglow Resurrect the loves of years, . ‘Though thy hair be white as snow, ‘Till in memory appeéars s ‘The friend beloved of long ago. Sing the songs of other days, \ Speak with gladness and good cheet, Ere we walk the untrodden ways, Ere we hail the glad New Year. To bear the weight : of homor she must wear; Highest â€" and purest, blessedest of women! . | yet had she heard * h-lt.m as er y * * "nrfadige ns 0 t Yet gazing rapt upon her wondrous The astonied _ shepherds heard heayâ€" els turn . o * ‘Toward the Sinless ‘One; In their worn sandals came, ‘ ‘The bearded magi of the wondrous And kneeling reverent, with their n’-slory-oic;v,& And from their fodder the camâ€" And odorous incense, thus earthlies wait, % Mingled with heavenly presences, that Clad in the light that beams : from . _ Ahe Eternal throme. And so amid the stalls at Bethlehem Came forms.that cast no 7 high thought ( is that â€" wore Foreheads. ‘_* for gleaming crown, Almost like â€" living. sta Our Lady of the Snows.â€"The post mpnm(‘fl!l‘t“.mâ€", have, indeed did, we Fraw, convey to pmymmmhllfi ;undaunfiydmt:ew snow, A doomed wear To . hn m mt d * * reflecting hbeaven‘s all radiant ‘The Incarnation To for A mlmu'“h@m-i lau has at Jong,‘ long lastâ€" given some signs of returning â€"animaâ€" tion and waxres eloquent on â€"its sup plenty of empty cars. 1 h-‘n“ have them, but a didn‘t, no, *T really did not think you @would .. own up: You will have to wake up and listen to the birdies sing. Is it not sad {mt-omuy misfits are made! Here is Breslau with empty cars and nothâ€" ing for them, and Bridgeport â€" has produce to fill the empty cars, Just be neighborly and send them along. Closing Exercises. On Friday the J piained to them the advantages . of ; the public school 6Xamination. ~ It put the parents in closer touch with the teachers. Such a bond of symâ€" pathy shows â€" speedity in the chilâ€" drea‘s attitude towards their studies. Then the parents can see for themâ€" -n-,-nnym.-mu-% done for their children at school. brings the school life and home life zmmm,t-uu educational. résults be obtained. At the close of the entertainment lhumvuunlufi'w ‘â€"nu- “-li Miss Br schoo! was in dress. mm;kum&mli. with their best Sunday smiles.> They were the hosts and hostesses and it was their pleasant duty to welcome and â€" entertainâ€" ‘their â€" parents and friends. ‘They performed these duties so well, 1 am sure that in a few ’youvl-edhtlntolem #peakers they will acquit themselves as Cansdians. In the afternoon quite a lengthy consisting . â€" of Mm and recitaâ€" tions was rendered in a manner that showed careful preparation and hard :&dnflonfl:‘w% nvc'lvo.::l‘&utdlr. Welâ€" lein, Mr. Schweitzer and Mr. Byors. ‘The first upeaker reminded the boys and girls of .:drghfloumtlgl as Canadians encouraged them to g:mnm-wmm &ponh:.rldnld the school, in a few chosen words, welcomed the many visitors and exâ€" t m strong. public spitit in . * | classes of people will approci : J 3A 6 4 [ Nupde e Anjoin :s k ‘ was an .0 ~â€"when. such &}. "". *‘ _4 CV P UYOr â€" PA td AAMIE Y 1 f the interest their m’ ce ME 1 M( ee, EC Hecmail ESpr ue e ie S k in education and. this would ‘i pres be one of the dis ted ones? ""“!;'.:"gd Te uies on m ~, w d nak io M TTAE x‘ wl T 5&{%-&5 B 4 2 / I wiurk ons 4 + the most of their dvantihe:" Mrol.â€" )NE HUNDRED AND TWELVE DC and for your ardugus $ Web M MAz+® ’5@;‘%@ ts impart to us knowledge, and we léet | â€" ‘e:have purchased ‘a mufuotnres s ato of Ladies® F J gume;-«um.mmu hmere Hose, double soles a: me are cheap &6 friendly bohds which us in â€" price WILL BE .. "3¢.‘>~ ues w to you, without % % pxepatâ€" fm w 7 ‘.- , ces '.‘;é:a &!?‘fi%"‘ > hor ye Accept &l- &:‘m of runito. _ Come se ~ * o or you. f Don‘t miss opportunity. C F i. > S the . love which v.‘?:lm‘ for f this fRe<s es â€" se mt eahnens) _ smy Te amos. . n m e ts atk l â€" matiooge . x . 3 & ings , ¢ P Cw 0 < ue you :yo mm:‘hfio m an | Curar Cask Srorx.. Terms Cash only. C you have so ly ) is J ei â€" 5 our hearts‘ sincerest hope. _ Thabkâ€" Phone 179. e @3 and 25 Sou.th'fldoxn‘&. nn% ing you ¢arnestly for your instruction Agents for Messrs. Sass & Plate‘s Parquetry Flooring. _ . as in teasher and your counsels AF A M friend, we wish you a merty Xmas t w C ‘ and trust that uoceuudlm # . en € may your companions all * â€" +8 $ : life. ifi on behall of the pupils, e . Sm Lily tzer, Eleanor Lachman. fi .‘y < s," ‘| â€"‘Briefsâ€"Anyone wishing ftesh saus ies Sata®! A % | age should make a point of calling on | W ‘{‘ SHOE W .., \their Bridgeport friends now. Everyâ€"| Y y o |body ‘has it.......Mr. Byers left early 2 EA I |Saturday morning for his home near |\Port Hope......Miss Groff spends her F m . ; {holidays at hmn mxm m 5 , & § 6 to know t very Te s st.::heu are on the teaching ‘staft for '2»; % ' mm M on th ; |next year...... Miss Lavan left for cher :‘.-?s\\-‘ f » ~Al * home in Clinton today. PRA | agpame | feet. Bridgeport Insurance Association.â€" This is a local society and its .object is to insure the cows of its members. On a . member‘s â€" cow being lost & meeting is called to investigate the It is a sad ana mournful time .these days for wellâ€"fed geese andâ€" turkeys. Birds that have clucked and cluttered ::fl:d“e;l-nym with a â€" proud" stride are brought to the block. ‘There is a sadness and . deâ€" spondency among the feathered tribes. The surviving rooster atâ€"10 o‘clock assembled all his. polygamous sisterâ€" bood and delivered with anction and power the solemn â€" funeral oration over his departed brethren, . It. was most affecting. Old veteran hens, the authors of many a useful lay, shed teats of irrepressible EN. Notâ€"an e but was moist with heavry sorâ€" touching in hm.l{“w sisters: "I have spoken this conâ€" cerning . the wmâ€" of the deâ€" parted, how they cared for and protected the little chicks, gathâ€" ering lor them the temder worms on which to feed. Never again shall we hear the mélodious ‘cut, cut, cut, cuchock,‘~ that â€"filled â€" the ‘paternal ‘gailimus‘ . with noble pride. . But alas! today their bodies are not here. ye allâ€"I am sorry to record the drea wordsâ€"â€"they â€" have all gone to pot," , , Just now the odor of Xmas festiâ€" . vals flls the atmosphere,. The air is everywhere perfumed with sage and *onions. The number of cubic inches of stuffiing that will be appropriated is mfim arithmetical computaâ€" tion. great carving. knives are being sharpened and to an unusual degree® of keenness. mfiflc is beâ€" ing prepared for deglutition and distension. . Fortunately‘ the huâ€" man stomach has four coats. Tt will need them all. Meanwhile the disciâ€" ples "of Exulapius rejoice with secret ticipation future results. They â€"have their indirect financial interest. in the well fattened birds. The weight and magnitude of the plum puddings is a satisfaction from this point of view to contemplate Cross tend to eath and all of us! Relix noons, annust At a mecting of the bricklayers of Berlin ‘Thursday night, a it.. ~of .fl.‘lm.fih‘oKf‘fl‘:.m‘ ets. This ~amount, added to the tants already made by the brick for the same purposé, makes a of $100. P â€"mâ€"' "Hm"w‘ martied, it is said, tor the last ten yeat, amployed as a cook in various Buflalo restawrants, and well known: in the downâ€"town section of that city, 18# and broke i% with professional anâ€" 25, Igoz. *, with thege ?Hllhfii"ll work much easiet paae praitaerath iap. * o cathe@" A Manufacturer‘s Stock Bought at 500c on the $ _ We have purchased a manufactures‘s stock of Ladies‘ Fine Ribbh Cashmere Hose, donble soles andâ€" heels. ‘fi hose : re cheap at por pair. The price WILL BE â€" .__ * ~er o > o 300 Poer Pairor 4 Pair for $1. * A. f 2:# l e $V=:3â€" T NC \A? € fesca}®~â€"â€"t | n C o ‘I“ ,-” ;’g-" 6 ':’?;f"'?i‘i{_'*? >z c C8 ;n: '[)I s )5::3(%{{((;““‘" * { Buy a pair ghts Fayined stt t ns batore oize wios. Buy a pair of Buy s pair of on tiis te h08 You will never make a mistake If you buy Footwear for Fine Cashmere Hosiery. . Market Grocery.: Wehnbflkeptbflythhtndhnp&ifi'm_& the Xmas trade and we have filled our store with the gr h we could purchase. We believe in handling only such that can be recommended and which will give perfect satisfaction. â€" Our price are so low that they defy.competition. C + o s eonne Sn io. Snss aall d inies Under this line comes Candies, Nuts, Oranges, Grapes, Lomâ€" . madnmolwhhhmhnclupfib. Hpace will a mit to tell you all we have. â€" But conmis wee us and we be =â€"© pleased to show you through our store. We will give you only a few prhuhdovyuvhdflmdfik e s, Asit Mnks Con 3t ropean e i A beter Misnthcontts . {mcylsg_cw r-r:ld&-t. Good New Mixed > New Goods for Xmas or Wa Xmas Supplies Xmas Baking Supplies pounds for 25c For Grandpa. For Father Fer Brother Wfihot.z;wi SHES | EASY! Lieglers, Shoors. â€" She‘s Quit Worrying. ~â€"â€"â€" ~Sho‘s Going to Ont I mean easy on the Buy a pair of _ Warm Nullifiers to youiool td Th totre epartent } For Grandma. rer Buty a pair of . af or Sommins fiippors B to 48. Buy a pair of Shoos $1 to $2. *94 to $3, Heavy Walkâ€"