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The â€" Waterloo Mission to ‘Lepets held their monthly meeting at _ the Watertoo Methowist church, Tuesday evening. A. C. Hallman, Breslau, offers barâ€" red Plymouth Rock Cockerels for sale at $1 each. Offer for 10 days only. Read his advt. on page 8. Mr. E. H. Zick has been awarded the contract for supplying the fireâ€" men with nine pair of rubber boots at $3.16 per pair. A gréatsale of â€"Men‘s, Boys‘ and Children‘s Clothing is being held at M. Wildfang‘s, Berlin, this week. Atâ€" tend and save money. Bissell +Disc Harrows and Sice! Land Rollets for sale by J. W. Schâ€" neider, Waterloo. See ad. in anothc: column. A grand masquerade carnival will be held in the Waterloo rink Thursâ€" day evening. The W.M.S. bandâ€" will be in attendance. A â€" number _ of hockey > enthusiasts from (here attended the‘ Szatfordâ€" Berlin hockey game in S“rd on Monday night. About â€" twentyâ€"five persons from Waterloo intend taking in the Pittsâ€" burg Orchestra concert at Galt on Thursday. A fellow named Thos. Williams was up before Magistrate Weir at Waterâ€" loo Friday charged with being drunk, and sentenced to two months in jail at hard labor. There was a fair‘ attendance _ of skaters present at the Waterloo rink Tuesday evening. The ice was in good condition notwithstanding the mildâ€" ness of the weather. The married men‘s ball held in the Harmonie Hall Thursday evening was a most enjoyable aifair, The Waterloo junior hockey team are endeavoring to arrange home and home games with the Beslin interâ€" mediate team for the Jansen Cup, which Berlin won. two years ago. Anevent of more than usual interâ€" est to ';br members of Germania Lodge, 1.0.0.F., will take place to morrow (Thursday) evening. The D. D. G. M., Bro. Fenwick, of Guelph, accompanied by his grand officers, ill be present to install the officers the lodge. A banguet so the visitâ€" brethren will take place after the Mr. Jacob Niergarth, formerly of Guelph, has secured a situation with the Waterloo Manulacturing Co. The Watcrloo Oddfellows attended a meeting of the Oddfellows‘ School of _ Instruction _ at Guelph Monday night. After the meeting the memâ€" bers from Waterloo, Berlin and other places were entertained to a banquet. A fairly large crowd turned out to the â€"rink Thursday evening. The ice An executive meeting of the Muâ€" tual Life Assurance Co. was held at the head office Wednesday evening. At a social gathering of the Ladies Aid <of St. John‘s Lutheran church held on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. J. Gross, for many years secretary . of the society, was presented with . a beautiful settee as an appreciation of her faithful services. $1075 $1300 $1600 $1800 $1850 $ 2200 $2300 $2300 $3000 $3300 The best calf food is Cream Equivâ€" alent. For sale at S. Gingrich‘s, Waâ€" terloo. $4200 #60040 GOORDRREODORG Coabee EsTATE. FiNAXCIAL & [xs. BrokErs bibLG qibqGdbiebped dtobb Devitt‘s "Chappino" |Negotiations for the Purchase of the Mills are is the ideet care : > _ Offâ€"â€"Mr. Moore Considers Terms of _ It makes the ckin white and Byâ€"Law Too Exacting. In $ ty i we goanmten e Devitt‘s Drug Store smooth,. It‘s dail{ use insurcs freedom from rough skin all winâ€" EUTSBCHE APOTHE {E Pxoxs 217. RAYMO‘S LIST REAL ESTATE. Local News. dn the Oddfellows‘ new banâ€" RAYMO BROS. Brick Dwelling and good Lot on Caroline Street. Frame dwelling on corâ€" ner of Mary and Union Streets, . * Frame Dwellirg snd lots on corner of Par and Allen Streets. Brick Dwelling on Her bert Street, new. Buys brick dw. Victoria Street. ' Brick dwag. on corner of Erb and Victoria Streets ) Brick Dwelling, all conâ€" veniences, Erb and Bellâ€" view, Brick Dwelling corner of Allan and Moore Avenue. Double Brick Dwelling on Al‘an Street. ) Brick Dwelling on Wil low Street at head of George Street. ’ Brick Pwelling, all Con veriences, corner John and Allan Streets. PY DAYS.!MR. MOORE‘S PROPOSITION aug. ~ . WATERLEO A motion was passed to the effect that if the plumbers make any addiâ€" tions and alterations . without â€" first securing a permit from the Commisâ€" sion, they will be proceeded against, as provided by the statute. The following accounts were passed in connection with the gas works: _ F. A. PNlug, salary â€"...... ......$27 50 t ./ Weber, salaty .:.... ...... ...._. 17 50 (.T.R., freight on coke ........ 46 34 F. A. Pilug, salaty ...... ......... 37. 50 (i. Weber, salary ...... ..... ...... I7 50 Hart & Riddell ... ..... ... 8. 19 Conrad Bros., pipes ... ... ... 12 13 Conrad Bros., mantles ... ... 2 25 Conrad Bros., washers ... ... 30 Queen City Oil Co. ... ......... 212 63 M.â€"Weiche! &â€" Son ..~...... ...... 2 05 Berlin Foundry ... ... ‘...._. 6 50 J. M. Scully, disbursemynts... 2 10 Chisholm & (Co., coke ..... ......115 78 R. W. Chisholm & Co., coal...$60 00 F. Colquhoun, duty on meter FOPMIES _..../s ssisicess a R. O. Dobbin, salary Bell Telephone Co. . Waterloo Mig. Co. ... David Bean ...... ...... . M.â€" Weichel & Son ... Berlin Foundry ... . Conrad: Bros. ...... ...... Neptune Meter Co. .. A SUCCESSFUL The amount of the bond to be givâ€" en by the treasuret was increased to $3,000, The matter of the purchaseâ€"of â€"the ~Provisionsâ€"of theâ€"byâ€"law, which were Waterloo Woolien Mills by Mr. Moore ; unanimously agreed upon by the Counâ€" has been under consideration for u,e;eol, provided for giving Mr. Moore a past few weeks. ‘The proposttion of | cash bonus of $8,000, but required him Mr. Moore, which was first discussed | to pay the county taf, school tax and at several mectings of the Board of ; 10cal improveinent tax on the peopâ€" Trade, was to buy the mills provided ¢rty. He Yas to employ no less than he secured a cash bonus of $7,000 from 89 hands to start with, .an‘d increase the town and exemptioo from all the number to 75 within _ twelve general taxes, the main part.of the months, no money to be paid until the mill to be used by Mr, Moore and the , Cquired number of hands were emâ€" remainder to be taken up by two othâ€" | Ployed. er concerns engaged in the manufacâ€" | The prosdects for the revival of the ture of woollen and ‘knitted goods. | woolien mills have been very bright The matter of Mr. Moore‘s proposiâ€" during the past few weeks and citizâ€" tion was referred to the Manufacturâ€" | ens were hopefully looking ‘forward to ers‘ _ _ Committee ofâ€"the Boardâ€"of sceing the mills in operation shortly. Trade, which subscquently met Mr. It is a matier of regret that no agreeâ€" Moore, and after discussing the matâ€" ment could be reached which would ter the following resolution was passâ€" be mutually satisfactory to both patrâ€" The request of Alr, Chas. Mucller to haveâ€"theâ€"water â€"service â€"extended Mr. W. E. Raymo Wins Many Prizes for His Birds at Diffâ€" crent Shows. Only Routine Business® Tran sacted by Water and Light Commission, The Secretary was instructed â€" to ask for tenders for delivering coal and ‘coke at the Waterloo water works. Moore and the Town of Waterloo looking to the purchase of the Woolâ€" len Mills bere are now off, and Mr. Moore returned the papers in connecâ€" tion with the option on the property to his factory: premises was granted provided he takes at least one priâ€" vate hydrant and standpipe for _ fire protection. * At the Michigan State Poultry Asâ€" sociation and Detroit Cat Club Show t;x from Jan. 239th to Feb. ist, he exWibited 12 birds and won the folâ€" lowing prizes: Ist prize for Black Cochin Bantam In addition to these he won two special prizes. Considering that nearâ€" ly 2,000 bijds were on exhibition at this show the record made was very good ijrdercd. One of his birds, . a Black Cochin Bentam cock scored a total A 986} points out of a possible 100, 1 to the proper parties on Saturday . The terms of the byâ€"law as fixed by the Council were considered too exâ€" acting by Mr. Moore and no agreeâ€" ment could be reached which would be mutually satisfactory, REGULAR MEETING / HELD FRIDAY The regular monthly meeting oi the Waterloo Water and Light Commisâ€" sion was held in the office of the Secâ€" retaryâ€"Treasurer on Friday . afterâ€" noon.. There were present Chairman Geo. Diebel and Messrs. A. Bauer, and acting Mayor. A. Weidenhammer. Mr. W. E. Raymo, one of Waterâ€" loo‘s bird fanciers, has been a very successful prize winner with his birds at the different shows, having exhibâ€" ited at some of the largest in Canâ€" adaâ€"and the United States. He has won 65 regular prizes and 9 special prizes at the six different shows at which he has exhibited and during the last three years has won no less than 350 prizes, a record which . he can certainly feel proud of. Ist prize pullet. â€"Ist prize for Light Brahma Banâ€" tam cock. + Ind prize for Light Brahma Banâ€" tam cockerel. 2nit prize for Black Cochin Brabma Bantam pullet. 4 * Ist, 2nd and ith for Light Brahma Bantam pullets. E> [ Negotiations ‘ between Mr. George ; "That this committee, having conâ€" Ist prize Ist prize Light â€" Brahma _ Bantam BIRD FANCIER. for for Black (‘ochin Black Cochin Bantam Bantam ;27 soPresented with a H andsome 17 50 * Clock from Kuntz Brewery 4° 34| _ and F. Keil â€"Also a fine 17 50 Mahogany Parlor Cabâ€" 3 75 inet from members of |_ 12 13 St. Saviour‘s Church 3 00 66 66 12 50 WOOLLEN MILLS. + * ie l loft Thursday afterncon _ Auditors=â€"E,. Hacdke, A. G. Hellet, t Tuture home in Walkervilie, Caretaker, L. Hucsglin, Mr. A. F. Brain, excise officer, who has becn moved to Walkervilie, was tendered a farewell dinner at the Commercial Hotel Thursday evening by the Kuntz Brewery and F. Keil. Aiter full justice had been done by those assembled to the fine dinner that had been prepared by Mine Host Raisig, addresses were delivered . by those present, all of whom spoke in high terms of the gentlemanly qualiâ€" tics and honest dealings of Mr, Brain which had won him the respect of all with whom ne came in contact. Mr. A. Bauer, manager of the Brewâ€" ery, read the following address, and Mr. Brain was pregented with a handâ€" some clock as a token of their reâ€" gard, to which the recipient replied in a few suitable words :â€" On this, the eve of your departure from our midst, we take the opporâ€" tunity of expressing in some tangible way the esteem in which we have held you during your sojourn with us. Before leaving us then, we would ask you to accept this mantel clock as a slight token of the good fellowâ€" ship that existed among us. < Whenâ€" ever this clock strikes the hours in your new home, may your thoughts turn to the friends you left behind. Wishing you an«a your good lifeâ€" partner every success in your new sphere, we are, on behalf of the L. Kuntz‘s Park Brewery and the F. Keil Cigar Factory, For over ten years, as a representâ€" ative of our Government, we have found you always jovial and obliging, at the same time paying strict attenâ€" tion 0 â€"the rulesâ€"and â€"regulations of the department. f Several representative members of St. Saviour‘s church, Messrs. F. C. (G. Minty, L. Shub, W. Dawson, H. Simpson, W. S. Naylor, and C. _ A. Bochm, gathered at the home of Mr. A. F. Brain, on Wednesday afterncon and presented him with a very handâ€" some mahogany parlor "cabinet, . on behalf of the memBers of the church. Mr. Brain in a few suitable words ex) his appreciation of e e Mr. fBrain left Thursday afterncon The property is a most desirable one, as it is centrally located, and there is sufficient land to the south to put up a fine store Waterloo, Feb. 8th, 1906. Dear Mr. A. F. Brain :â€" Another real estate deat was ‘pm through on Thursday when Mr. E. H. Zick purchased the old Kcebler propâ€" erty from the,Kochler Estate. © The property comprises the twoâ€"storey brick building on King street occupied by Mr. A. Urstacts ice cream parâ€" Aor,â€"andâ€"ailsoâ€"used â€"as a dwelling.â€"The land_to the south of the building next to the creck is also mcludea mm . the propertty, which has a frontage of 75 feet. PRESENTATIONS TO MR. A. F. BRAIN sidered the proposal of Mr. Moore regarding the ‘purchase of the Woolien Mills, heartily endorses the same and recommend the Town Council to subâ€" mit a byâ€"law to the ratepayers at the earliest possible date, providing for granting the assistance asked for." It is the intention of Mr. Zick to put in two new fronts to the buildâ€" ing. â€" P A number of special sessions of the Town Council were held at which the maiter was fully disqussed. The main The prosdects for the revival of the woollen mills have been very bright during the past few weeks and citizâ€" ens were bopefully looking ‘forward to sceing the mills in operation shortly. It is a matier of regret that no agreeâ€" ment could be reached which would be mutually satisfactory to both parâ€" ties concerned. Mr. E. H. Zick Purchases the old Koehler Property on & King Street. â€" ANOTHER REAL ESTATE DEAL. Yours truly, FRED. KEIL ALOYES BAUER, Mr. Carl Fisher, of New York, a prominent music publisher of | that city, bas accepted one of Mr. Restâ€" J ort‘s recent compositions for publicaâ€" | tion in his musical journal. Mr. H. S.©Zinkagn, of Berlin, who has very successfuily managed . the business of the Schierholtz Zinkann Co., Ltd., Waterloo, for the last year and a half, has resigned. Mr. Eph Zinkann and Miss Anna Zinkann have also withdrawn from the office of the company. idence that the vaiue of an instituâ€" tion such as ‘the library is fury apâ€" preciated by the general public. Folâ€" lowing is the list :â€" f FHSLOLY .. â€"~â€" ..s.â€".:s.as usreee ronssmvmsesies 14 BIORYAPHY...... i2 cvivece ivvere oo Rorrcngen | h Voyages and Travels.., .. ... ... 13 Science and AIb......... ... il.c..... 84 LANETRUNTG...... ... ccinie siniscere Hivevices, B Poetry and Drama...... ... .. ... 1 Philosophy and Religion..... ....... 15 MISCENISNEOUS...... |..â€"«.s..,. : :s.««s" sccouss . 4 MERIUNECS...... L2â€".s0000 . <ln seslar _ srvrerinsi BV NCPCENRIO..L....0, reccucse Sesiverss C siivgeccanes B9 v-ilnlogy and Sociology... ... .... 26 The annual meeting of the Orpheus Singing Society of Waterloo was held on .Wednesday .evening in the Orpheus Hall. ‘The following officers were elâ€" ected for the ensuing year: President, C. J, Mueller. 1stt Viceâ€"president, D. C. Kuntz. End Viceâ€"president, Wm. Kutt. Treas., W. E. Raymo. Sec., E. Lorentz. Trasteesâ€"F. Heimbecker, A. Kautâ€" Ansthcr special session of the Waâ€" terloo Town Council was held on Thursday evening. ‘Where were presâ€" ent A. Weidenhammer in the chair, and Messrs. J. C. Muclier, G. Sugâ€" gitt, L. â€"Staufier, â€"L. Graybill and D. C. Kuntz. z of security to the town did not meet with the approval of both parties conâ€"‘ cerned, and the byâ€"law was conseâ€" quently laid over for the present. ‘ WATERLOO : ; FREE LIBRARY During the Month of January a Grand Total of 1,136 Books Taken Outâ€"200 More Than the Previous ‘ Month. 25 LETTER FROM FORUER BANDâ€" MASTER. A letter has been received by one of the members of the W.M.S. band from Mr. Restort, a former bandmasâ€" ter here, in which he states that he may in the near future pay a visit to Waterloo and characteristically reâ€" marks: ‘"‘That Waterloo is as nice . a little ‘place as there is on God‘s carth." â€"Mr. Restorf is now leading a colâ€" lege band at Wichita, Kansas, . but intends to leave there shortly. UAYVE WITAHDRAWN FROM FIRa The Moore byâ€"law was again disâ€" cussed, Mr. J. C. Haight appearing for . Mr. Moore. | Certain propused clauses which the Council thought it well to insert in the byâ€"law by way Over One Thousand Books Taken Out During Month . of January. * buse » We Pul nave yoamoner. 02 lot of idlew 43 nad. 43 00 anoce for 9t 50; | some great baryains while they last at ‘ John Schondelmayer, ; THE WATERLOO FREE LIBRARY We have bad a very good fall and winter trade in the above goods but we have still a lot of them left which must be closed out, as we do not want ‘Tol#l........ ORPHEU3 SINGING fociETY. es Opposite Zimmermann House, Waterloo, Ont y, Feb. 15 19o6â€"Page 5 1136 Farmers will do well to call at the City Moent Market before selling elseâ€" Pnreoinert puil Cl ror haary and or up with honest advertising, is again shown so clearly by the throng _ of shoppers that are going in and out of The City Grocery and China Hall, Waterloo, where Mr, Hasenflug is having a large sale of groceries and crockery. Many were not able to be waited on daily since the opening and Mr. Hasenfiug is to be congratulated on its success. . T N ORD 2 0e Nel coor tei n es e ns ton. Miss Nettie McGavin, who has been spending the past few weeks at her home here, left Friday morning . for Chesley. John‘s. Anglican church, Berlin, conâ€" ducted the week night meeting at the Waterloo Methodist church Monday evening. Mr. Andrew is a fluent speaker and his address was . much enjoyed by those present. Court Enterprise, No. 73, will hold a special meeting at their hall, Letâ€" ter‘s Block, on Friday evening, Feb. 16th, All members are requested to be present. An oyster supper will be served after the meeting. Rev. J. W. Andrew, of the St. The At Home held by the Young Men‘s Club of Waterloo in the Forâ€" resters‘ Hall, Letter‘s Block, on Wedâ€" nesday evening, was a very successâ€" ful affair, abour thirtyâ€"five young ladies and gentlemen being present. The evening was most pleasantly spent in playing various games, inâ€" cluding progressive euchre, and varâ€" ious other ways. A tasty supper was served during the evering. Miss Rebecca Flymifi left Saturday motning .on a several week‘s visit with friends in Buffalo. > Miss Georgina McDougall left Satâ€" urday on a month‘s visit with her sister, Mrs. A. K. Cressman, Hamilâ€" Mr. John I. Mills of Edmonton, Alberta, visited at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Geo.‘ Diebel for several days. He is on his way to Toronto and Montreal to buy goods for his growing business. Miss Anna R. Bean left Tuesday morning for Toronto, where she will attend the Mendelssohn Choir . conâ€" certs being held at that place this Mr, Bert Smi'th,fio-lv -t-h;-él;;onicle- Telegraph staff, is confined to the hou§e 'fi"!‘. la grippe. Mr. Howell, teller, of the Bank of Commerce, is confined to his home in Galt, suffering from pneumonia. Mr. Robertson, of Woodstock, is relieving for a few weeks. > The Ladies‘ Aid of the Waterloo Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Cranson Snider, George street, on Thursday afternoon, from three to five o‘clock, when a 10â€"cent tea will be served. All members are cordially invited to be present. To illustrate what printer‘s ink will do if properly used and backed Miss Nelda Conrad left Tuesday for Woodstock, ~where she will visit friends lol_r several days. Mr. H. LLLoreniz; in;nlture drauâ€" ghisman, of Indianapolis, ts at presâ€" ent a guest at Hotel Lewis. Mark Lewis, proprietor of Hotel Lewis, is spending several days in Toronto. Mr. G. H. Allen, Montreal, manaâ€" ger for the Mutual Life Assurance Co. for the Province of Quebec, was a visitor at the head office Wednesâ€" Dr. J. W. Hoffman, Detroit, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Schiedel for a few days. Personal and Social. Additional Locals. PORK WANTED H. B. DUERING, G. B. Ryan & Co., Berlin week snding Feb. 17th. * During this time Thousands of Dollars worth of seasonable ; merchandise will be slaughtered at ridiculous prices We mean this ‘SALE to be the BIGGEST EVENT in our history and everything is being properly planned for the occasion. Mr. H. B. Duering, proprietor of the City Meat Market, will, after Febâ€" ruary lst, sell FOR CASH ONLY, and all outstanding accounts must he paid ?a’llmoolfci“:d No mde:e;vill be especially ted except w meat is delivered, Throughthis cash s3 stem, customers are enabled to huy their supplies as chenply as zo.ibk. y Wa thanl ane nnmarane anstamere We thank our numerous customers for their patronage in the past, and trust by puomrt attention to their wants to merit a continuance of the ‘ToweBbiuge: :.; :<..<<.. > ... .. i€. Heavy Crash, worth 12%¢c and 15¢ 18¢ Black Sateen for .............1Â¥%c. 10c and 12}~ Wrapperettes for..10c, 8¢. 12%c and 15© ‘Wrapperettes for.. . . 10c. All of pu English Crumm‘s Prints dark and light shades worth 12}¢ tur.... .l rzl.c% ... k va Blankets at reduced prices. Reguilar $1.25 Regular $1.75 in theway of reductions. Formerly worth Big Value Regular Price 7.00 and 8.00 . 8.50 to 11.00 12.00 to 15.00 Wautch For Big Bills on Saturday Morning at Beriin Market. LADIES‘ WINTER COATS If you are a‘shrewd buyer opportunities will greet you on side to aave from 25 to 33 per cent. on your purchas Our s enirely too heavy and must be unloaded. Timé and space v allow us to go into details regarding prices. , ___ Below are a.dozenâ€"orâ€"so of instances showing what we hay H.B. DUERING 4 Are noted for their stylish and graceful appearance. They aroe made from finest leathers over the easiest lasts. Worn by thousands of Ladies who recommend them to their friends. %â€"f// t 4 WillReturn Men‘s heavy rubbers, one buckle tap sole, equare edge to clear at Men‘s heavy rubbers, one buckle, tap sole, rolled edge, * Kant Krack" brand, to clear at is Boys heavy rubbers, one buckls, tap sole, equare edge, to clear +t ‘ _ Our stock of chain bracelets for 0 LU@aSs ystem ladies and children will be sold AT and BELOW COST. These bracelets are alt flnela finished and guaranteed to lie uees wear. â€" Gold fiiled bracelets reâ€" 2." duced in price from $1 50 to r. H. B. Duering, proprietor of the | Rolled plate bracelets reduced m ppranct rermmrent"~1.50 4Â¥ m t bracelets reduc all outstanding accounts must he Sterling silver vedu rlhyflludm‘Noondmwillba ed from $2.00 to m pcially solicited except when meat | Ohildren‘s bracelets from Bc m‘l‘ slivered, : â€":â€"â€"â€">â€" s which are worth double the QOur Gigantic Sale Winter: Goods â€" $4 98 Remember the Opening Day, Saturday. on Saturday Feb. 10th and continues the BIG SPECIALS IN .. 10¢ a yd. The Atlantic WORN FROM The Pacific $6.98 CENTRAL BLOCK _ WATERLOO opposite Snider‘s MHI. J K SHINN Special Bargains Wararing. Oint. â€" dence Young 8+., Regular $1.00 Regular $2.50 Men‘s heavy socks, red and black «r green and black, extra good quality to clear at e Men‘s heavy rubbers, two buckle, tap sule, equare edge, King Stub Proof, to clear at 212 in Chain Bracelets for 3 this week 25 per cent. discount on & number of our furs, 10 per cent. discount on the balâ€" ance of Ladies‘ Fur Coats 40c and 50c Goods for......... Â¥G. 50¢ and 65c Goods for........ .80c. 70c Goods for................. 400 E. J. ROOS showing‘what we have done Silks at Low Prices. To $8 98 e > Say *