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_ RAYMO BROS. Real Estate Finaneial and ~**AInsurance Brokers While driving to Linwood a week ago Friday Mr. David Wray‘s horse ran away. The buggy upsct, throwâ€" ing Mr. and Mrs. Wray and child out onto the side of the road. Mrs. Wray was badly hurt but Mr. Wray Cnd the child escaped with a _ few light scratches and a bad shaking wup. The horse was a young one and %ook fright at the buggy top. | Mr. Caszser Killr paid a â€" friendly call at the Chronicleâ€"Telegraph office last wee‘. When Mr. Killer first became a resâ€" Adent of Winnipeg thirty years ago it was not as large as Waterloo and the farge cosmopolitan city to be seen toâ€" day is an evidence of the remarkable growth of the place since that time. Mr. Tom Flynn, of Winnipeg, son of Chief Flynn, Waterloo, is recoverâ€" ing from an attack of typhoid fever in the hospital of the western metâ€" ropolis. Mr. Wm. Lisimet has purchased a lot at the corner of William and Vicâ€" toria streets from Mr. J. Bruegeman. [Mr. Lisimer will erect a brick resiâ€" dence, on the lot, excavating . for which _ was ___commenced _ Saturday morning. L’l‘he engagement is announced _ of ss Emily Florence Mackic, of Toâ€" ronto, youngest daughter of the late James Mackic, and sister of J. H. W. Mackic, to Mr. Charles L. Kert, of New York City (formerly of Watâ€" erloo). A The Presbytery of Guelph will hold a mecting at Elora on July 26th, at which the representatives of the Watâ€" erloo â€" Presbyterian church will apâ€" pear for their interests in regard to the appointment of a succeessor _ to Rev. J. R. Gilchrist, resigned. Word has been received through Mr. Eph. C. Snyder of the sad death of Linian Snydet at Didsbury, Alberta. The deceased was a daughter of Levi C. Snydet, _ formerly of Waterloo Copnty. «amh _ »4 The batn of Mr. Geo. Fries, one and a half miles north ot Heidelberg, was struck by lightning on Sunday evenâ€" ing and . burned. The loss is partly covered by insurance in the North Waterlo »Farmers‘ Mutual. There was a large market Saturâ€" day morning. An abundance of proâ€" duce was on hand and vegetables, such as radishes, beans, cucumbers, etc., were to be had in large quantiâ€" ties. Butter and eggs sold at 18c. Raspberrics were disposed of at 8¢ Owing to the severe rainstorm there was a small congregation present on Sinday ciening _ in the Methodist Church, _ Rev. Mr. Eliiott gave. a scholarly exposition of â€" the subject chosen, ‘‘Showers." This being the season for raspbc r-! ties, a number of parties of Waterloo ; "vo, le arcindulging in the pluasun\I of Lerry pic. ing in outâ€"ofâ€"town placcs.’l The attention of our readers is diâ€"‘ rected to the advt. of M. Wildfang on : page 3 of this issue, announcing his} midsummer sale. The bargains offered are sure to interest you. ‘ The date of the picnic of the emâ€" ployes of the Goldicâ€"McCulloch works cf Galt, has been definitely fixed fer Aug. 25th, at the Waterloo Park. Miss _ Dora Davidson, of Owen Sound, has been appointed to the vaâ€" cency on the teaching staff at the pubâ€" lic school. \ Re:. Mr. Gilchrist, of _ Waterloo, and Rev. Mr. Bradley, of Berlin, esâ€" chan_ed pulpits on Sunday:â€" evening. WANTEDâ€"Gcod general servant. Apâ€" {1y to E. Smyth, Duke St., Borâ€" lin. 27â€"21. Quite a number of farmers in this vicinity have finished haying. Some wheat has already been cut in some sections. f Your Germap, Latin or Eoglisch R cipse will be uccurately compoundâ€" ed as this reliable drug store.â€"E. M. Devitt. Phone 217. Deutsche Apothe! e @0000 C0600900000 #0%8¢ The postponed band concert by the Galt Kiltie Band will be given in the Waterloo Park on Friday evening. Re:. Mr. Gilchrist, of _ Waterloo, German Medicines always in stock a 8> a large stock of German Medicines, Herbs, Roots, Barks, Berries, etc. POOOP OOOOORPCOORDRO QOGés Zoeliner‘s German Remedies Temporary Ofiice in Ritzer‘s CGents Ffurnishing Store. Phone 215, Waterioo, Devitt‘s Drug Store A fall line of the late Mr. Z elines‘; BISCHOFF‘3 POWDERS RED CBEEK PILLS GOITRE OINTMENT, ETC. Local News. AT The W.M.S. Band played the folâ€" lowing fine programme Monday evenâ€" ing. _ Mr. Oscar Ziegtor‘s trombone solo was well received, and he . was obliged to respond with an encore : Apropos this incident, the stufied raccoon which had been placed on one of the poles at the park, has mysterâ€" iy sly disappeared. The raccoon was a source of interest to visitors, and several partics have mistaken it for a livse raccoon. The guilty party or parties will avoid trouble by returnâ€" ing it at once. in the future any partiecs guilty of injuring or destroying park property will be sâ€"verely dealt with and brough; before a_ magistrate. _ This should s rve as a warning to those who disâ€" |lay little or no regard for property at th.g:'o!z â€" ‘ About a>~week ago several young lads . wantonly broke twentyâ€"one winâ€" dows of the old schoolâ€"house at the park. Caretaker Mcelntyré, after disâ€" co.cring the fact, made an effort io @pprehend the guilty parties, which he was succissful in doing, the â€" misâ€" chief having been committed by cighi young lads. As a result, they were compeiled to pay the cost of new windows. The merchants_ are requested _ to attend the next meeting, of which dus notice will be given, as matters . of importance will be discusseq. The local branch of the Association is having bed pay forms printed, which will be ready for distribution by the ti...c of the next meeting. The bad pays will be listed and in this way the merchants ‘aim to protect themselves. DEPREDATIONS BYA YOUNG s LADS. The discrimination in express rates was also a subject which was discusâ€" sed. ‘lhe intention is to get more eqâ€" uitable rates from place to place. God Save the King. The matter of plate glass insurance r.ceived attention and <the Proviacial Association will make an effort in the direction of .. securing better rates against loss in this connection. ihe law recently passed in regard to hawers‘ and peddlars‘ licenses inâ€" creased the cost of these licenscs very materially, and this rs a source of proâ€" tection to the merchants. ( in reference to the rates of cartage at the shippers‘ end, it wasâ€" thougr: that the charges were too high, but this was left in the hands of the Railâ€" way Commission. Mir. 8. A. Lrulacher was presen ‘ and ga.e a bricf review of the quesâ€" ticus discussed at ‘the provincial corâ€" vention of the Retail Merchants Asâ€" sociation, held at Ottawa, which he attended. R : Several matters of importance were brought up at the convention. A meeting of the Waterloo branch of the Reta:l Merchants‘ Association was. held Thursday eveningâ€" in <the Town Hall. There was a fair number in attendance, and those present were very enthusiastic. Questions of Interest Discussed at Meeting of Retail Merâ€" chanis Association The : lad, together with a younger trother, was in swimming at what is lno.n is the old ficooigate, and apâ€" rarenliy walked in beyond his depth. His little brother, seeing he did not come back, became alarmed and hastâ€" ened home to notify his parents. Othâ€" ers soon learned of the accident, and very soon quite a number had gatherâ€" ed to ofer any assistance possible. A search was at once made for the drowned boy, a park boat and a boat belonging to Mr. Snider soon being o the scene. After a search of ncarly FAIR NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE _ The first drowning fatality that has occurred in Waterloo for many â€"years took place at the mill pond on Wednesday mornâ€" ing about 10.30 jo‘clock, when Robert Meyer, the cldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyer, Erb street, was drownâ€" Twelve Year Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyer Goes Beyond His Depth atithe | MillsPond and is Drowned.}{zzz2 DROWNING FATALITY BAND CONCERT. Mr.. John Bender, latcly in th employ of Messts. Moogk & Schlotc left Thursday for Detroit; Mich. where be will mate his future home: The first of a series of band conâ€" certs to be given at Riverside Park, Bridgeport, was held on Saturday evâ€" ening, when the W. M. S. Band of Waterloo â€"furnished the programwe. The popularity of such concerts was shown by the large attendance, over 1,000 being present, including a large number from . Waterloo. _ The selecâ€" tions by the band were rendered in a manner in keeping with its reputation as a musical organization, and were heartily appreciated. Half the proâ€" cceeds go to the hospital, which will benefit very materially by these conâ€" certs. 4 _ The candy booth, presided over by two fair young ladics, was also | woll patronized, â€"and little dificulty _ was experienced in disposing of the sweets scld here, which netted a neat sum. In the carly part of the even‘ng an enjoyable programme including . vocai solos by the Misses Ida Dun‘e and D Mcoore, and a duectt by Mrs. H. M Snyder and Miss B iean wes given The spirited _ selections <by Wood ward‘s orchestra were very much ap preciated by those present and addc: very materially to the enloyment c the evening. FIRST CONCERT A sUCccEss. A tevy of charming young ladies waited upon ~the tablcs, where â€"reâ€" frcshments, including ice cream, raspâ€" berries, strawberrics, coffee and ca‘c. were served. 1 _ The teautiful grounds at the home of Mr. J. B. Snider, Willow street, prescnted a very pretty appearance on Wednesday evening on the occasion of a lawn social given under the auspicâ€" es of the Ladies‘ Aid of the Mcthodâ€" ist Church. Tables were placed about the lawn, which was illuminated by electric lights, Chinese lanterns being also used most effectively. SUCCESSFUL The funcral was hcld on Thursda: afternoon from the late residence, ot Union street, to St. John‘s Lethera; church for service. Interment â€" tooi} place in Mount Hope Cemetery. Revâ€" E. A. Schultz conducted the funera‘ service. peydbmnutls ons Alvaiztmals B Th hnintstabsd dfi h hi Ad l Wfi 3 Berlin; â€" Willic, of Celdwater, Ont. Menry, of Detroit; Allert, of Mann beim, and Frank, Kate and Clara, a home. A husband and nine children are lef. to mourn the less of an aftectionat wils and loving mother. The childrer are : Mary (Mirs. Hillgartner), Nev Bundee, Jchn, Torcnto; Conrad, _ o The late Mrs. Hoflman was Lorn i: (Giurmany about 54 years ago, an came to Waterloo when five years cla where she has resided ever since. She was The dcath of Catherinc, beloved w.fs cfi Mr. John Holiman, U nion St.. occurred at the Berlinâ€"Waterloo Hosâ€" Fpital on Tucsday morninz at â€"six o‘clock. Although ceceased had been ailing for some time, she was able to te up and around until a littl: over a week ago, whoen she suhicr d a para lytis sirgke and was removed to th Mospital, but rever ral.ied. Deceased was also a sufferer from hsari trouâ€" ble. ’ Drs. Webb and Fischer were presâ€" ‘cnt. and although efforts were made ito resuscitate the drowned lad, their efforts were unavailing, as he was guite dead. Wife of Mr. John Hoffman Passes Away at the B & W Hospital on Tuesday. ed the lad, who was unable to swim, toos a cramp and was thus unable to help himself, although had assistance becn near at hand immodiatcly after he went down, he doubtless could have been saved. The parents of the boy are gricfâ€" stricken over the sad affair. He was the eldest of six children. an hour the body was rescued by Mr. Geo. Grosz and Mr. Ellis, of the exâ€" cise department at the distillery, toâ€" gether with the belp of others, and placed in Mr. Snider‘s boat and conâ€" veyed to the shore. DEATH OF The drowning took place in . about eight feet of water, and it is suppos old at tle Home of Mr. J. Snider on Wednesday Evening Last. AT ~WATERLOO married to Mr. Hofiman 39 yeafi MRS. HOFEMAN LAWN SOCIAL W. G. & R. CO. WANTS 10 GIRLS «â€"The work is clean and the wages good. Apply at once to the Wilâ€" liams, Greene & Rome Co. 21â€"3t, d&w. in onl o ids s t c tb icA EOWE TV SH UW 08. _ We have not time or space to give qnon?.lonn as the etock is large and varied and time limited. Parties purchasirg to amcunt of $10 00 snd over will be allowed five per cent. dircount. We invite an early cail which will e nvince. Sale is now on. Terms strictly cach or fi st class priduce. Store open from: 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ® & A. E. Richert, J. R. Schiedel, ‘Proprietor, Manager. at a low figure on the dollar, all the above goods will be sold at a sacrifice. We inviie all cur friends to call and inspect stock and get pricea whether buy â€" ing or not. We consider it a plearu:e to show goods in all cas es. us s wI nsc e Bd d & . 1 Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Crockery, Groceries, Glassware, Hardware, Paints and Oils. The undersigned baving bought the stock of the late A M. Bechtel Estate copsistiag cf Jeweller CENXTRAL BLOCK WATERLOO is the Best on the Murket, A few reas ue why : . 1. _ It is made cf Lonisara (Uyp +ss 2. ~It his uo complicated gex ing. * 83â€" It is handsome and dnrabl« * 4. lt is the easiest running m ichine on the market. J. UFFELMANN THE HORTOH STRAYVELEGQ ROTARY WASHER It Pays You to Trade at Our Store in response to our advertisement and no wonder, we must and will have the room now occupled by Summer Stocks f»r the incoming Fall and Winter Goods â€"hence the remsrkable buying opportunities cffered by Our Great Midsummer Clearing Sale ' Bargains in Every Department KEEN PUBLIC APPRECIATION IS SHEOWN DECIMAL Have a talk with us about it before purshasâ€" ing anew watch n nou n o# 8 m# n AOOODWANBbIh..u‘I’“â€" it wears well. â€"Not only the case, which you can see, but the works as well, with their hundreds of little wheels, pinions and parts, all hidden from sight, but doing a big business just the same. Many move» ments are good, but there is one watch we can recommend to you for sure as a good, reliable timekseper, and one that will become an old friendâ€"It is the celebrated DECIMAL WATCH pposite Zimmermann House WAR! WAR! WAR! WATCHES SOLE AGENT FOit ‘.\'.\THR!/)'O‘ CoUNTY. The new store opposite M. Eâ€"b & C s. Ki g Ss.. Berlin Phone 119. E. J. ROOS John Schondelmayer, PETER kYMMEN, Because Is Proclaimed in Breslau a $1.00 buys more. our stock is upâ€"toâ€"date. f we always try to please you. it is no trouble to show goods. we buy the best goods to be had. we always do just as we advertise. we have a large assortment to select from. you can always get your money back on any unsatisâ€" e Sop e mt m __ factory purchase. Yours for square dealing, PRICE $7.00 K.B. DUERING The annwal picnic of Getty & Scott of Galt, shoe manufacturers, was hetd at Waterloo on Friday, about two hundred accompanying the excursion. The visitors all enjoyed a happy time, Dancing was indulged in, afternoon and evening, music being furnished by an orchestra which accompanied the picnickers. Tables were laid in the pavilion. x R Try Duering‘s Unexcelled Wieners Were 15¢ Now 12 1â€"2¢ Prop, City Meat Market, f + WATERLOO ANNUAL PICNIC, Waterloo, Ont, Now is the time when preserving of, fruit is being Gone. ° Orne thing you should pay attention to is to psepare fruit in a kettle that will not chip off so easily and mix in with the fivit. To avoid this ure a "Btraveky" or an "Elito‘ kettle. f H. WOLFHARD & CO. Complete new stock of Hardware, Stoves, Plumbing, Heating, Tinsmithnig WALPER BLOCK. _ â€" C l 3 . «.ces . & BERLIN. Berlin, Baden, New Dundee, Livtwood, $t, Jacobs, Milverton G pes. of mercerised stripe Muslins, scitable for waists, worth 183 and ‘Oc. Sale Frice................ 12 Iâ€"%6 1 uin tuin? uane us dP slistels lirat ids 4ss 45 Your chcice during Sale.. . .150. yd. White Muslins. We are also putting on sale some unbleached and bleached Tabile Linens at July Sale prices. Set us show you them. Do not delay. Organdy Muslins, 10c. 12 pieces fancy Organdy in foral designs, of many shadee, former prices 20¢, 25¢ ana 35¢ per yard. Bale Price per yad.......... 106. Cotton Voiles. dresase 4 This Big Sale is a Money Saving C shoppers have already taken advantage of. offered this TRUE CHINA PALACE, KING STREET, BERLIN. THEY ARE NOT GOING TO LAST LONG. Ryan‘s July Sale VASES! VASES! . 500 « B. RYAN & CO., BERLIN True economy enables ons to enjoy many luxurics of life â€"which the spendthriit can never hope to have. It is true economy to open a savings account in The Sovereign Bank of Canada. savimes ocrantmente Preserving Kettles vhe sank vhar pave iwrchest Timee a veam AuL amame mes . A. Good & Co. 12 to 15 inches high worth 15¢ to 2c for 100. 12 to 21 inches high heavy bottom 25¢ to 3\c for 150. WE DO WHAT WE SAy. COME EARLYâ€"BUY qUICK. ECONOMY Beposits of from $1.00 and upwards .â€" regeived. Interest paid & times a year. Put your money in a place where you can get it when you want it. The Sovergign Bank of Canada. Money Saving Chance that many prudent 2 dozon only, Ladies‘ and Misses‘ Trimmed Hats, were 3 00, 4.00 and 500. Sale Prico ............ $2.29 Hats and 'ri.m-. Ladies‘ aud Children‘s Linen and Duck Hats and Tams at a reduction of 25 per cont. this means : 85¢ Hats for 64c. $1.50 Hate for $1.13. $2 25 Hate for $1.69. Children‘s and Missea‘ Hats, worth 1.00 and 1 25. Sale Price .... $50c. Sale Price.................. $1.48 Trimmed Hats. > Such saving chances in Millinery are out of the ordinary. _ All sammer wmillinery, children‘s headwear, flawers, etc., must be cleared out at any reasonable figures. The following prices will do it :â€" Readyâ€"toâ€"Wears at $1.48. Theee are all this ceason‘s styles, and in the loading shades, worth 2.00 and 2 50. MILLINERY.