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‘After Stocktaking Sale i All our customers know that second rate goods never find a place *n our stock. This being so consider then the saving during this sale ®.of broken lires that we will not put into stock tut must convert into «scash regardless of cost ’;;;7 50 AND $10.00 MEN‘S Overâ€"| sizes 36 to‘ 44 stripes and _ mixtures COATS $4 99 lthrec button Saturday‘s Sale Price \ The season‘s smartest and sweldest effects in â€" cheviots, | beavers and tweeds, beautifully taflored and trimâ€" med, broad shoulder effects with looss fitting beautifully tailored laâ€" pels Saturday‘s Sale price $4.99 _ _‘YVOL.51,. No.9 Vesy latest models, made from handâ€" some meltons _ and fancy tweeds begutifully finished and tailored. Exâ€" treme, medium _ and conservative styâ€" les in all lengtbs. _ Saturday‘s sale price $11 co and $12 75 MEN‘S OvVERCOATS $7.49 Clever new styles for winted and spring wear . in fine Lweeds and worsteds, â€" in handsome . New weaves arl cut corsectly for men and young men‘s business wear. Saturday‘s Sale price s $7.75 $3 00 and Embracing handsome worsteds and imported _ Scotch tweeds, carefully tailored arel â€"stylish and shapely: cut in leg. â€" Saturday‘s sale price $1.98 Heavyy Winter weight Suits &ted â€" finished _ tweeds, Engli terials greys aral brow $12 oo and $14.00 MEN‘S SUITS $8 89 We Must Clear Men‘s Men‘s F’* y j * 3 wA o se "ar o ces 3 reapriees" : en + in Tib uce » eveaiaican 4 s mt dn P ho i Cl o S N ce BE naniPt â€"* in o aks s ‘**?‘,% ;ut Sale of Men‘s & Boys‘ Clothing,Furnishings, Hats and Shoos at the lowast price ever named out ‘every pair of Lumberman Rubbers and have marked ithem so low that it will pay you to buy an extra pair no matterâ€" how good yours still are. â€" Here are a few pricer to show you that j and $¢.5) MEN‘S SUITS $5 .95 s 2 buckle, rolled edge, rolled heet, first quality KANT KRACK $1 85 a pair. s 2 buckle, rolled edge, solid heel, first quality KANT KRACK $1.90 a pair. All our heavy Winter Shoes, such as Felt Boots, Klondykes, Felt Shoes and Woo!l Lined shoes at and below cost. Waterloo inpow G§HADES Special Bargains The best for the very least $3 5so TROUSERS $1 98 J. Letter & Son ZICK‘S SHOE HOME Reyg, 7oc insertion shades for 56e Reg, 6oc i# +* B4¢ Reg. 65¢ * A* 48¢ Reg, t‘sâ€"â€"Ernst‘s ght Suits of worâ€" eds, English maâ€" aral brown _ saqut Nousafurnishars and Undertakers 8 WATERLOO. . Night Phone 2097 Winter Shoes, such as Felt Boots, Klondykes, 1 Wool Lined shoes at and below cost. call at our store will convince you. 653C 7 5¢ 65c Lace 50c plain oil $7.49 €$5.95 Overcoats at $398 Made from beavy black cheviots and dark tweeds single breasted with self collars and buttoned close to throat, strong Italian body lining, ‘si es 290 to 33. Saturday‘s Sale Price IN > $5.50 and $6 oo Boys‘ Boys‘ 3 piece suits all double breasted style 28 turday‘s Sale Price It‘s bargain tima and no mistake in the Shoe Deptâ€" Men‘s Bootisâ€"This is an opportunity to get a pair of boots that will give zeood satisfaction at a small cost. They consist of box calf and dongola kid, Blucher cut, good sturdy, neat {itting boots, heary soles just â€" right jor this season of the year, sizes 6 to 11, they‘ll not last long at this price, Saturday‘s Sale Price ... ** $1.95 Men‘s Shoes, heavy "College Cut" winter weights in tans and | blacks, nade with heavy viscolized double sole billows tongue, all leather lined, werviectly water proof. Saturday‘s sale $3.75 Women‘s boots, bal and _ Blucher style, box calf or dongola kid, extenâ€" wion soles, patent toes, well made ind comfortable filting, sizes 3 to 7. Regular $2.00 and $2.25, Saturâ€" day‘s SAI@ PMICB ... ..scees $1.50 64 46¢ 32¢ $3.98 WATERLOO, CNTARIO. THURSDAY MORNTIAG, MARCH 2. 9n $3.89 wool twegi to 32, Saâ€" . Exciting Game of Hockey. â€" Guelpa _ played at â€" Baden _ last Wednesday with our septette and got trimmed to the tups of 7â€"1 in fayâ€" or of Baden.â€" Mr. Jacch Emith, , of ~Denver, Colo., called on s uncle Mr. Hy. _ Ratz last Friday mm his way toNew York City.â€"Mr. J. Woolner and family moved to Berlin last Thursday, he having secured a good position in * cf t:e factorâ€" jos.â€"The Carnival teld last Thursâ€" day :4 the Wursdcr rick was a p~and , sucesss. There was a large attondâ€" ance and good prizes were given. Mr. Ed. Wilhelm one of our entetrâ€" | prising â€" young farmeis has Lought ; Mr: Sommerville‘s farm at Haysville ; and moved | his household goods and | stok on â€" Tueslay Fes. 28. We . i wish him â€" every success in his tew ; home.â€"Mr. Dan Zehr â€" of Figeon, ] Alich., is visiting his old friends in Baden and vicinity..â€"Mr. Jw Mighiarâ€" | ini ant Mr. Wim. Hommel of Waterâ€" [ loo were visiting at the home of the . former‘s motber on Sunday.â€" 1t is i understood that Mr. Anthony Wunâ€" I der has so‘t his property to | Mr. l AdolIph â€" Hofstetter.â€"Mr. Wunder inâ€" tem‘s â€"to move to New Hamburg. A Narrow Escape From Death.â€" Last Sunday mornise as Mrs E. Albert and ber two chilvzen Alex. and Clara were revrning from New Hamburg from. church, they were followea by a slcith load of youns men driving to E:rflip. Whon opposite Mr. A. Waglet‘s farm the bolt On their slcigh that bolds the doubleâ€" tree on the tongue broke and . the horses dashed â€" forward | f:ll spoel and overtook Mis. Alvert. The horses ran over their cutter throwâ€" ing Mrs. Albert and Clara violently onto the road under the horscs‘ feet. Fâ€" tunately one hors> fell and Ale< grabbed â€" the other by the bridle and held them till his mother was dragged â€" out of dinger. Items of Interest.â€"We are . Sorfy to chronicle the death of Mr. Eph I ! raim Cressman which took place Sunâ€" | day evening at the Berlinâ€"Waterloo |Huspi'.'.’.l. ‘The funcral was held on |'|'hmsda_v afternoon. _ He Jeaves to Imnurn hnis â€" loss a sorrowing wile | and _ four dauchters. We exterd our heartfelt sympathy to the bergaved family.â€"We are sorry to beat that Mrs. Simon Thaler is laid up with theumatism. We wish _ her a specedy | recovery.â€"Rather an exciting â€" event , took place whon Mr. Levi Snydcr‘s| | horse â€" became unmanageable, while . crossing the â€"railway treck and went \ dashin« torough | the â€" villace, Mr. ! Snyder was thrown out of his cutâ€" ;lrr but wis not hrrt and the hots: | was scon caught. No damage . was i done â€"We are sorty to _ near that Niss â€" Lavra Shants is on the sick ' list. We wish her a speedy recoveTy. J‘ â€"Miss Alice Reinbardt called at het home last wreek.â€"â€"Mss Lizic Prang: of Berlin, visite@ at her home over Sunday.â€"Mrs. _ George _ Malter anl family ice visiting her parents, Mr. and â€" Mrs. Jos, Reinhart.â€"Mr. Roy Schiedel visited at the home of Mr. Jerry Sauder on Sunday last.â€"Mr. \mmon ‘Bushert | has secured a posiâ€" tion as delivery man for _ Mr. Orand in Porlin â€"Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Woolâ€" | ner visited _ at Mr. _Johr Rancall‘s â€" Saturday L sl.â€"Mrs. Levi _ Swart: , visited her â€" parenis, Mr. and _ Mrs. Simon â€" Thater| lont: week â€"Mrs, Jos. Reinbardt callcd on Mrs. Nass 6i Saturday afternoon â€"Married on Fc» 19th, Mr. Osiah Snyder to Miss Maâ€" tilda ®nyder of Bienbeim. Dr. Thomas Sterling was on his wiy Fome at the time of the acc‘â€" dent ard he had to sew up one of the horses‘ feet and bandage it beâ€" fore be could Lle sert home_ t Waterioo. Outside of a _ severe shock none of the occupcats in the cutter were hurt. News Notes.â€"Mr. Georke Miller left for Berlin on Mcnday where he will enter â€" the hespital to le operâ€" ated for â€" rupture. We wish Mr. Milâ€" ler a _ specdy recovery.â€"Mr. Joroph Ortmare _ brother of _ Mrs. Hugo Krumpelt of Raden is very low with pnovmonia.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Hubet d Mr. and Mrs. E. Shantz sttendâ€" vd tke funcrel of the date George Gerkig of Berlin last woek.â€"Mts. Oiâ€" to Reita was called to the home of bes brotber Mr. Jobha Hofsictter, Perlin, whose two children are . very sick with pneumonia. Briets â€"The annval meeting of â€" the Farmer‘s Club will be held in Jupp‘s ball March 15 The Club is purchasâ€" ing large quantities of salt and clover seed this winter â€"Magsrs Carl _ and Howlett of the O. A.C. Sundaved at the laher‘s home _ Miss Martha Letâ€" son and Miro L46a ) Gole spen! Sun dav w Hespeler â€"Mrsâ€" Isaac Letson, Jr, who hbas been qnite ill, we are glad to report, is able to be out a a n â€" Our teachers have _ resumed their duties this week after an abâ€" sesce of a week owing to ilness.â€"My. wWEsTt MonTRosEe Tueslay Fes. 28. We . every success in his tew Dan â€" Zehr â€" of â€" Figeon, iting his old friends in BRESLAU News _ Netes.â€"A large num.er of i friends and relatives â€" from _ far | and near gathered _ aft Meadow | Brook Farm the home of Mr. and | Mirs. _ Adarm Scherman | last Saturâ€" j day evenite; to assist in ce.elr..ing : the latter‘s birthday anniversary. A very jolly time was spent by all in attendance, Te hour for parting coming all too _ soon. Dainty reâ€" freshments ‘were seried at midright aiter â€" which the metrymabe:s | disâ€" persed one and all wishing their kind hostcss many happy returns c( the day.â€"Miss Fricda Steiler spunt Sum: day with her friend, Miss Clara Woolâ€" mner of Elgin gtreqf, Berlinâ€" Mr. Hy. Gimpel ol;fifizc‘er Lodge was a business visitor with Mr. McBoneli of Preston Progress office on Saturâ€" day afternoon last.â€"Mr. Arthur Musâ€" scim. 1 oi, Berlin â€" Sundayed ot the home of his aunt, Mrs. Nerman Herâ€" tle.â€"Miss Alicc Weber cf Felia was a Sunday visitor with her paronts, Mr. anrd Mrs. D. L. Weler â€" of Chiccpree.â€"Mr. August Jan en visitel his _ Lrother, Mr. Joe Janzen oi | Preston ar Saturday afternoon last. â€"On account of the prevalence | 0i wmumps tho Fine Grove Echool was tlocod dunring last wee‘i to allow the s ‘Lolars time to recuperate from tilis troublesome malady.â€"Miss Berâ€" tha Scherer â€" visited.â€" relatives in Erbsville _ last Sunday.â€"Mrs. Hy. C. Gimacl and ber ri®e Miss E. Lutz were the gucsts of the former‘s daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mrs. Jazob Gimecl of Preston last Saturday afternoon. â€"Yr. and Mrs. Will Stewart of near Chicopee ard Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hilborn of Freston Road, were in Guelph last Friday to atterd the fcneral _ of their rcespective cousia and â€" nophew the lats Mr. Adam T. Hilborn.â€"Miss Alma Bock is vetry ill â€" with a severe altack of pnei monia. We bope to hear of bet sreedv _ recovery.â€"Miss Adeline Woolâ€" t»t tie sevenâ€"yearâ€"old daughter of Mr. and | Mrs. Willizm â€"Woolrer _ of near Chicopee was last wees remoyâ€" od to the Berlinâ€"Waterloo Hosrital, suffering from a complication of disâ€" eases as the after effects of a very sevcre attack of _ mumps. Her carly recovery is hoped for.â€"Mr. Caspar Sinith was a business | visitor in Porlin and Watorloo last week.â€"Mrs. Jacos E. Shantz of Hill Crest Farm invited a number of her lady friends. to a quiliing bee last ThursGay. They mace good, _ and finished the | quilt. Death of Adam Hilborn.â€"The news of the â€" sudden coath of Mr. Aiam T. Hiltorn of Ontario Strect, GGueiph came as a great shoe. to his many friends here eariy lass week.â€"Mr. Hilborn who was a traâ€" velling â€" man _ while on a business trip to Hamilton, iook suddcrey ill i â€" the hotel and was hastily _ reâ€" moved â€" to the hospital wiere he passed _ away on Tuesday tie 318t, death being apparently due to a stroke â€" of paralysis. Deceased who owas well and favorably known | here and elsewhere, _ for hbis afialility, kindness of heart, and _ most checty ldisposition, was a son of Mr. Da i1 Hilborna of Grand Rapias, Michigan, and a nephew, of Mr. Sam Hilborn, of Preston Road, where he nas been a frequent visitor for some yeats. His mother long deceased, was formâ€" erly Miss Emily Shupe, a native of this burg. Mr. Hilborn whoy was in his 47th year leaves to mo‘n his |loss a â€" sorrowing â€" widow an aged fatrer i~d a numbur of brothets and sisters â€" who reside in the _ United States. The funcral services and in terment in Guelph last Friday _ was largely aitended. Sustained _ Broken _ Leg.â€"We arc sorry _ to learn of the accident which beicl our _ genial milk man, Mr. Edâ€" gar Déetweiler of Spring Hill Farm last Wednegiay which will lay l.iml on dn‘y “l‘nsfis‘nw time to come. Whiis( delivering the lactal Auid to. his numerots customers in _ Preston: he had the â€" misfortune | to have . his _ milk | sleigh upset itse‘f in such a manner as to _ have his loft le,a pinioned â€" teacath it as a tesult of which e had it broken at the . anâ€" kle. Medical ai was soon on | the spot and the injured _ limb attonded to after _ whifch Mr. Detweller: was removed to his home here where hr is aoire as well as can be expeci ed. bhis â€" many | friends | sll join in wigh‘ng hima a sperdy recovery. (Geo. Cleghorn has sold his valuable ) farm for the â€" sum of $11,200 Mr. d Cleghorn intends going west in tho‘ spring â€"Mr. and _ Mrs W. J. Letson gave a houseâ€"warming party to their many friends in this vicinity last Monday evening, when about 100 guests sat down to an elegant _ midâ€" n whi supper. Misses Sadie and Adâ€" dic Letson and Misses Sylvia _ Miller and Effic Letson assfsted in the dinâ€" ing reoin. ~etving arsters and _ eofier \n enjorable evening was spent Inn all â€"Mi_ LeaWestfall is sufterims with an attack of lagtippe â€" Master: George Bowman is also suffering with . rhevmatic fever.â€" Mr. 8. Scherer had the misfortune to sustain a fracâ€" trred rib in an upset recently. > . .. ltems of Interest.â€"Wedding bells are ringing.â€"Auction sales are the order of the day.â€" Mr. Abram L. H owell has sâ€"ld hbis beattiful farm ! to Mr. Louis Poll of Mannbeim and i will dispose of his stock and imâ€" plements by auction on the 10th . of March.â€"A number from here attendâ€" o4 the carnival at New.Hamburg on Wednesday evening the 22nd of Febrâ€" uary.â€"The choir of Bethel: Methodist Cburch was entertained at the home ol Mr. and Mrs. Heary Mantz, flSouth Easthoge, last Friday _ evenâ€" ing.â€"The services which were conâ€" ducted in Christ‘s Church here, _ for the past _ couple of _ weeks, were | brought to a close last Thursday evâ€" . ening. Farmers Institute Meeting. â€" Two very successiul sessions of the Farmâ€" ers‘ Institute and also of the Woâ€" men‘s Institute were held last Saturâ€" day. In the afternoon the Women‘s Institute, which was held in _ the school house, was addressed by Miss Smillie, of Toronto. The â€" Farmers‘ lnstitute, which was held in the hall, was addressed by Messrs. A. R. G. Smith and G. Barbour on important farm topics. In the evening the bail was well filled in spite of the bad condition ol the roads. Owing to the president not being able to . be present Mr. L. Master was appointed to be chairman.. Mr. W. _ Diamond was called upon to give the address of welcome, but owing to his absence Mr. A. R. G. Smith was called upon who promptly responded. Mr. Wm. address of welcome. . Mr. G. Barâ€" | Slater, of Galt, then replied to the bour, of Crosshill, gave a very valuâ€" able address on ‘The Needs of Ontâ€" ario Agriculture," which was followâ€" ced by au instructive address> . by Dr. Smillic, of Toronto, on ‘"The Care of the Body." The last speaker oi t~c, programme | was â€" Rev. Mr. Uwin, who gave an excellent address on te topic "‘The Farmer as a Citiâ€" zen.‘" The Maple Leal Orchestra supâ€" ; plics the music for the evening. News Notes.â€"Mr. L. Pol has putâ€" chased & fine farm near | Hays:lle. He will take possession ire a few weeks.â€"The Farmers‘ Institute meetâ€" ing of â€" Friday | was well attend2sd4. Mr. Barbour of Crosshil} spore on rorn growing and becf cattle in th: alternoon and on Farmers and their Sons in the evening. Dr. Smillie of Toronto gave are address on "Emerâ€" gency â€" Case" in the evening.â€" _ Mr. .J. Ware moved his family and houseâ€" hold effects to _ Winterto rne _ Cn Tuesday where he will make his future home.â€"Mr. _ A. Woelfie will occupy their farm which he has putâ€" chased. Personals.â€"Miss 1.‘ Dymont spent a few days at her home ncar Hamâ€" ilton.â€"Mr. and Mrs. E. Knechtcl have returned from their honeymoon. and will reside on his farm cast of the village.â€"Rev. E. A. Bontrager 0i Fairview â€" Michigan, will occupy the pulpit of _ the Latchar _ Mennonit: chuirch on Tuesday aight, Feb. 28th, Mr. and Mrs. A. Haliman ard family Â¥ â€" Berlin visited it the heme of the formet‘s parents on Sunday. Coods when in town and examine our Razors and Shaving Outfits No trouble to show you the goods. After stocktaking â€" we find we have an overstock of Bengal Razors These razors are hollow ground and are always sold at $1.25 Listen to this for a {(Y dp Bargain n} C ki oo# d on oi .‘.‘3,":‘333,".‘.3?.‘4:‘,--:):‘: e ty 31 Bengal Razors, hollow ground, Reg. $1.25 at 85¢ each. HAYSVILLE M ANNHEIM Drop in . WEICHEL & SON, Waterloo | Weichel‘s Weekly Store News\ thegeosecsusenon: degereqr reese 00000000000 +0 We handle all kinds of domestic coal of the best quality, your orders will be fill2d promptly and at reasonâ€" able price6. Give us a trial. Coal Yard next to Flour Mill, 208 Queen St. south Berlin. GEO. BRAMM 203 Queen St. S. BERLI Business phone _ Residerce phone PD 1150 E{SON 5")â€" ré fi’l‘ ~ i 7 ‘ & V § t + 8 4t. Also orders saken for picture frames, window sbhades and furniture of all kinds Jâ€" K SHINN & CO KR -dme Cor,.‘ Albert ard Duke Ste.. opposite **CCliire dall Waterloo. Phone 320, J. G. DOERSAM. ‘MERM®@ § $00900 000000000400 e08604 000046 mm d The farmer or laboring man /f a J &, ‘; fp, who has use for footwear of » A tmm! this sort will do well to come kN -..._-%_/ â€"~ _ and inspect our special plow and work shoes. Men‘s oil grain and French kip, waterproof soles and uppers at 2.50, 3.00 and $3.50. â€" s _ Boston kip and Mennonite grain, heavy soles, at 2.00, 2.25 and $2. 50. We also have cheap shoes at 1.25, 1.50 and $1.75. 8 Boys‘ work and plow shoes at 1.25 to $2.00, ~ Plow Shoe Time UNDERTAKING Are You In Need of 2 Stores A. WEOELUT O UU, Sertin Ont. Housefurnishings, General Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes. Pcersam‘s Bookstore COAL? FARMERS PRHONE 215 wiil soon be here A. WESELOH & CGO. seruin ont * WHOLE NUMBER 3224 BERLIN 8 2mos. The undersigned offers for sale the . hotel business at Crosshill with license.‘ Th: Hotel is a good two .m red" brick building with good stabling. Also half acre of I ud and orchard and . gooud supply of water. For further. aprticulais, apply to F 4 Sows in pig, 20 pigs 5 weeks old, 6 Sows dua to pig in about one month 2 Heifers 2 years old, Carriage Horse 2 years old. ; Always the Iatest ia Books and Stationery school supplies, office supplies and fancy gcod#. All the latest in hair gcods fot ladies, combs, barretts, etc. Al kinds of Blankbooks, Inks. We carry a‘l the latest in Butterick Patterns. _ Souvenirs, Picture Post Cards, etc. We ate the ounly agents for the E““’E% Phonograph . and Records. The latest every month We sell The Edison Phonograph on easy terms, and we are now ready to show you the best plow and working shoes made in . ali the best styles on _ good roomy last from the best of leathers suitable for work shoes and the most sturdy shos making. â€" Hote! Business for Sale STOCK FOR SALE One mile east of Berlin on road to 3mos Breslau. Mâ€" SCHONDELMAYER JOHN WITTIG, Low Pr iGO' I clizhle M ilverton