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Ready for Big Business Saturday To encourage amatenr gardeners n Stratford George McLagan _ has &erod three cash prizes of $20, $15 and $10 for the best plots among those allotted by the" Vacant â€" Lots Committee. Prizes will also be given for vegetables grown thereon. with spécial awards to soldiers‘ . families for the best cared for lots and best produce. In order to furnish hbeginâ€" Twenty Acres Alotted $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and bloomers and l!ockin'g:, shirts â€" and blouses. (\NUFACTURERS MODEL SUITS TAt very special prices and hundreds of new spring cloths where war prices will not prevail, at $4.95, $5.65, $6.75 and ... ..lll se saisa ixriiee $8.00 HATS AND CAPS Stctson‘s, King, Bosalino, the best of the world‘s best. _ Almost every day brings in new shipments of the latest shapes and colors. _ $1.50, $2.00 _ Over 50 dozen New Caps and all the new novelties, at 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 and Bargains are here on all sides, in snappy new styles for spring and summer wear in MEN‘S AND BOYS‘ CLOTHING, SHOES AND FURNISHâ€" INGS. _ Every single thing advertised below would cost you more no matâ€" ter where you went. There‘s no guess work about it â€"you‘ll see the saving in doliars and cents. Our huge buyin‘g machine does the work. It will be a powerful influence in the wholesale markets, and we simply turn the benefit over to you. HAND TAILORED SUITS $18.00 | BIG BLOOMER STUDENTS SUITS +250 MEN‘S SPRING SUITS AT e $14.80. A great opportunity to save, suits in value up to $20.00, hand tailored particular young men‘s suits in snapâ€" py styles, twoâ€"button and threeâ€"butâ€" ton roll lapel, also standard models, for the men of more conservative taste. This is the greatest opportunâ€" ‘ty in this city to buy your spring suit. wome in and let us try one on. "OUuNnG MEN‘S sSUITS, $10.00, $12.50, $13.75, $15.00, $18.00 A magnificent range of choice suits, ‘ut in all the smart 1917 models, two ind three button smart roll lapeis, vatch or plain pockets, beited, pinchâ€" «d or plain back, greys, browns, fanâ€" cys, in checks, stripes and plain, at a clear saving of $2.00 to $6.00. MOTHERS! . Suits that you will be proud _ to wear, both for the superb tailoring and quality and patterns of cloth. The linings and fittings too areé equally good. Choice range of all new checks let stripes and overplaids. Suits At will compe! you to forget any rumored high cost of living. Included with this line are several ranges of tritish gray and navy blue serges, «Deglal at :l...l soss.lneres i. $18m It‘s a good time to fit out your boys _ THE CH MR. AUTO OWNER! SPECIAL FARM SALE Mr. Levi Groff has given me instructions to dispose of his farm, comprising 93 acres, situated on the main road Galt to Plattsâ€" ville, 6 miles from Ayr. Soil sandy loam, buildings in fair condiâ€" tion, running water, 10 acres in rye, 6 acres in fall wheat, small orâ€" _chard. Farm could be adapted to stock raising or dairy farming. Special price and terms offered. Possession at once. Apply Phone 152 We think by this time that you will realize that we were gciving you straizht dope re the advance on tires. We still have a large stock at attractive prices. It‘s up to you. <a i j 255 KING ST., W., KITCHENER, ONT. 61 No 20 Real Estate and Insurance Money to Loan W. B. BECHTEL st‘s © Kitchener . Potterâ€" $1.50 ners with practical pointers on garâ€" dening, meetings are to be held from week to week. So far the committee has allotted from the volunteered lots about twenty acres of land The executive of Nistrict No. 1§, j°CCCC +200 ‘S & OmIve D. SCOURPEO, United Mine Workers of America. has io""' of John M. Bender. called a strike affecting about §.009f The death took place on Tuesday coal miners in Alberta and British 1'"‘ at his home in :‘_'!TL'"“ South Columbia iPanttnuad nu Taees #1 Peabody‘s war special black overals union made, Saturday .:... ... $1.75 The Triple Stitch Overals, . extra "eavy American drill, impessible to rko, Saturday ... ... ...â€" .:. $1.50 Men‘s big roomy work shirt, double front and back ... .22 ... .l.... ie special at Yhis department is a regular saving bank for the buyers of work goods. wWORK GOODS SPECIALS $2.75 English Tweed Trousers, beit loops and side straps, very special at {.s 2ela sevan narce neeseecs $1.08 $3.25 English stripe trousers $2.68 Very special lines at $2.98, $3.95, $4.50 to ... ... :. .ouszecs‘ .. $0.00 UNDERWEAR. Combinations, in fine | batbriggans and natural wool, special $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 10 ..... :.s.n0 s0.0..‘.... 9200 Two Piece Suits, also in same maâ€" witare; 58 GOLCH OGu caibiigyanâ€"SNIPES and drawers, special ... ... ... 39¢ Other lines 25c, 530c, 75¢, $1.00 and Men‘s Merino Shirts and Drawers. all first quality, sizes 32 to 42, regular 65¢, Saturday :.:. :«1 :. is. cz. BOc 100 dozen Shirts, regular $1.00 and $1.25, in the new patterns and black and white stripe, full roomy bodies, coat style, absolutely fast colors, speâ€" cial at ....l sulll nure uicr. .. 9¢ Tailored specialily for Ernst‘s store from men‘s suiting, sizes 31 to _ 36, at $7.50, $8.50, $10.00 to ... ... $15.00 SHIRTS, SPECIAL Delivered from old contracts, prices are in almost every case. They are selling less than present factory day prices, sizes 29 to 50 waist, 30 to 35 legs. A shirt tale of value plainly told in a magnificent range of new spring colors, at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and . $1.75 1800 TROUSERS ON SALE Men‘s gray stripe shirts and blus, Where the Good Clothes, Come from*‘ Distributor of Auto Tires PHONE 925. WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNINQ, May 17 1917 i On Tuesday morning the 64th Batâ€" (')ccurrodmolill‘r. Jacob LhUnhnch. & tery of Gueiph, made an impromptu|former Elmiraite, at the home of his visit in our village while on its vfiy daughter, Mrs. J. B. Snyder at Floraâ€" back to Guelph from a week‘s recruitâ€"| 4@!¢. Deceased . was well known ing tour to Stratford and other points.| throughout the county having been i The visit was not heralded by officiat|‘®°Y* for many years and also a magâ€" lnolice. otherwise the population of the | iSt"@te. As a reformer he took a great town and surrounding country might]|Nterest in politics. He was 75 years | have been more numerously representâ€"| Of 28e. The funeral was held on Monâ€" ed. As it was a gay throng of citi|42Y afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. . Snyder at Floradale zens including the school children,|,, the Elmira Evan; p gelical church for and automobiles decorated with flags|service, after which the remains were in a bright sunshiny morning, greeted a 7 interred in the Union Cemetery. A mayor Walker, officers and men. It| great many relatives and friends from was only after they had left Shakesâ€"| a distance were present at the funeral, peare that a phone message announceâ€", News Notes. lod that they were nearing New Hamâ€"| The Misses Rose and@ Aima Lashâ€" burg Reeve Debus had only time to|inger spent the weekâ€"end at Toronto. ,;ather a few citizens to proceed to the Mrs. Tranter and Mr$. Jane Christâ€" outskirts of the village to meet and| man spent Wednesday at Kitchener. welcome the incoming battery. The Mr. Wim. Steuernagel met with . a officer in command said they would|painful accident on Tuesday evening. make a brief stop to water their horsâ€"i| While cutting small twigs off a tree es. Reeve Debus invited them to the|the knife slipped, cutting a deep gash market square for their short halt. The | across his left wrist about two inches Reeve mounted the band stand and‘jong, but fortunately did not cut the welcomed them regretting that _ nojarterv. It was found necessary to notice had been given of their intenâ€"| put in a few stitches and the hand is ded arrival and that the visit was not|now doing nicely. * of longer duration and invited lheml Mr. A. B. Appleton, of Waterloo to come again at any future time. He t Icalled upon Senator Ratz and Mr. L..wfl“ Sn‘ndny w'lth fricnds ln_ l G. Pequegnat who spoke in terms suit.| Miss Emma Kruegner of Kitchener, able to the occasion. Mr. Pequegnat|spent the weekâ€"end with her cousin, alluded to the fact that five New Hamâ€"| Miss Agnes Metz * burg and Wilmot boys had given their| Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Martin spent ‘lives in the caitse of righteousness.‘Sundfl.V at St Jacobs with Mr. Henry freedom and liberty and 25 had been| Ritter. 1 wounded out of about 150 who had alâ€"; _ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kelterborn spent ready answered their country‘s call‘ Sunday at St. Jacobs with Mr. and from these two places. The men of f Mrs. D. Miller the 64th Battery were treated by young' Mrs. Wflion of Minneapolis visited ladies passing baskets of oranges, ciâ€" her sister, Mrs Aaron Hoffer last week gars and cigarettes, and they unaniâ€"| after an absence of 21 years. * mously declaredthat they had receivâ€"| Mr. John McMillan has sold his ed the warmest and most enthusiasâ€", house to Mr. John Hartwig. F tic receptinn af any place.they had 'hel Mrs MeKay spent a week at. Linâ€" pleasure of visiting. Several snapâ€"] wood with Mrâ€"and Mrs. ©. McKay. ~~ shots were taken of the gallant men,| Miss Dell Winger is spending sevâ€" while they passed through our streets.| eral weeks at Toronto. § 1 Miss Beatrice Behrens is visiting at \ Wounded in France. Waterloo. Rev. Dr. 1. H. Macdonald, the wellâ€" known pastor of the Presbyterian church at Kintore, has left for France to serve as chapl¢in with the imperial army. Dr. Macdonald has been keen to get overseas ever since the _ ountâ€" break of war. but was unsuccessful in obtaining an appointment.in the Canâ€" adian forces. Te has finaliy succeedâ€" ed in securing a place with the imperâ€" ial army and will go almost direct to France. Capt.‘ Macdonald, who is _ a sonâ€"inâ€"law of Senator Ratz, of New Hamburg. is a distinguished Gaelic scholar, and is a native of Scotland. Through the kingness of Mr. and Mrs. E. Z. Mcintyre, of Sunnyslope Farm, Haysville, who donated over 21 pounds of maple sugar to the Women‘s Patriotic Society, a real treat from the "Land of the Maple", is in store for our boys "Somewhere in France" when they receive the parcels sent them lately. Besides the sugar each parcel contained a pair of socks. 2 handkerâ€" chiefs. a box of Oxo, a package gum, and some cakes. Will Go to France Mothers‘ Day was appropriately obâ€" served at the Baptist g‘,hurch on Sunâ€" day evening. Mr. C. F. Kemp and Miss Boettger rendered solos. The choir and orchestra also furnished music. . Several=members of the Junâ€" lor Young People‘s TUnion recited. The pastor preached a sermon suitable for the occasion. Mr. Wm. Bennie, of North Easthope, has sold his fine show team to the Doâ€" minion Tire (Co., of Kitchener, for a handsome figure. This span is considâ€" ered by different judges to be one of the finest agricultural teams in the province. The <~purchase was made through Mr. E. C. Kabel, of the Doâ€" minion Tire Co. Gifts to the Boys. At a meeting hei< at the Imperial Hotel on Wednesday evening the town baseball league was reâ€"organized for the coming season. The League will be composed of three teams, namely: Furniture Factory, Brass Works Founâ€" dry and Felt Works, and the Clerks. Observed Mothers‘ Day. Show Team of Horses Sold. The following are the officers of the League: . Hon.â€"Pres.â€"J. F. Rau. _ Presidentâ€"H. Deichert. Viceâ€"Pres.â€"D..@. Geiger. Sec.â€"Treas.â€"Lorne Watson. Exe Com.â€"Dr. R. W. Anderson, L. S. Cairncross. 4+ ‘% Town Baseball League Organized. Mrs. Herbert Hamilton received the {ollowing brief message from the offiâ€" cer in charge of military records: Otâ€" tawa, May 6th, 1917, Cable received toâ€" day, reports Lieut. Gerald M. Hamilâ€" ton, Engineers, slightly wounded on May 2nd, remaining at duty. Lieut. Hamilton wrote home as recent _ as April 19th. He hints at several glorâ€" ious days experienced by him duriffs the week commencing April 9th. Deâ€" tails were not allowed but he said. "Watch the press reports." It is beâ€" lieved that over 15,000 casualties ocâ€" curred among the Canadians during that week, reports of which are still coming. Letters since then have been received here from Ptes. Daub, Daniels Ruby, Laschinger and Hamilton, which was a relief to their parents. Visit of 64th Battery. Our Busy Neighbors (Continued on Page 6.) mpsaa on i cnicpuntn Alhg sns 4. New Hamburg News Notes Gathered by Industriouns Correspondents in County and District time with her friend, Mrs. G. Peterson. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer. of Kitchâ€" ener spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens.â€"Mrs. Charles Bulmer has reâ€" turned from a visit to friends in Newâ€" market and Toronto.â€"Miss Alma Forâ€" well is attending the Business Cpllege at Kitchener.â€"Last Tuesday MQ-, A. Dentinger was married to Mr. Doll of Kitchener. _ We wish them many years of happy tharried 1ifte, A special Mother‘s Day Service, was held in the Methodist church on Sunâ€" day evening. The pastor, Rev. J. Culp, preached a sermon to mothers, while the choir, which consisted of mothers, sang three anthems, besides which there were a duet by Mrs. Herman and Mrs. Sherrington, and a solo by Mrs. Moses. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Umbach of Watâ€" erloo, were in town on Monday. Briefs. Mrs. Greenwood of Listowel. visited her sister, Mrs. N. Snider last week.â€" Miss More of Guelph, is spending some time with her friend, Mrs. G. Peterson. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer. of Kitchâ€" Mr. Isaac Bricker of Washington, Ont., visited Mr. and Mrs. Ph. Christâ€" man on Sunday. Amongst the Elmiraites who attendâ€" ed the funeral last Thursday of the late James Nicol, at Gait, were Mrs. Erb and Messrs. 0. H. Vogt, G. H. Rupâ€" pel. J; S. Weichel and Ph. Christman. _ Miss Nora Riffer of Kitchener, _ is spending a week with her paren}s. Mrs. H. Wiltsie of Detroit, is spend ing several weeks with her mother Mr. and Mrs. Chas Holman, Miss T. Wilfong and Miss Lein, motored to Toronto and spent a day with Mr. Chas. Wilfong last week. The Minstrel Show which was given here recently is to be given in Drayâ€" ton next Monday evening, May 2ist; by the same performers. Mrs. M. Bechtel and children spent Friday at Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Soehnar of De troit are visiting the latter‘s parents Mr. and Mrs. Hoelscher. Mr. Geo. Auman and his son Milton are making preparations for a busiâ€" ness trip to Manitoba in connection with a farm which Mr. Auman owns in the west. Miss Hilda Bailey returned to her home near Listowel last week after spending some time with Mrs. Coote. _Mr. Frank Rudow attended the funâ€" eral of the late Conrad Schenker at Milverton. Rev. J. F. Damm, missionary of Edâ€" monton, Alta., preached in the Evangeâ€" lical church on Sunday morning and in North Woolwich in the afternoon. Mrs. F. Christman Anniversary services were held in St. James church on Sunday. Rev. C. Maas occupied the pulpit at both serâ€" vices. The evening service was Engâ€" lish. Special music was furnished by the choir. Mrs. Weigel, mother of the late Fred Weige! (whose death occurred about a month ago), died at her home in Normandy Township. ‘ Mr. and Mrs Lambert Kyle of Hickâ€" son, Ont.. visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. F. B. Miller of Wellesley spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. W. Steuernagel. Miss Revnolds of Guelph, spent Sunâ€" day with Mr. and Mrs. C. Steeb. Mr. Reggie Ratz of Toronto, spent part of last week at his home. The Misses Maud and Edith Grant spent the weekâ€"end at Kitchener. â€" _The Rev. J. F. Cockburnâ€"of Hamilâ€" ton was the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Behrens while in KW on Sunâ€" day On Wednesday, May 9th, the death occurred of Mr. Jacob L. Umbach, a former Elmiraite, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Snyder at Floraâ€", dale. Deceased _ was well known! throughout the county having been : reeve for many years and also a mu-! istrate. As a reformer he took a great interest in politics. He was 75 years of age. The funeral was held on Monâ€" day afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. . Snyder at Floradale to the Elmira Evangelical church for service, after which the remains were interred in the Union Cemetery. A great many relatives and friends from a distance were present at the funeral, News Notes. Mra â€" MeKayâ€"spent aâ€" week at. Linâ€" wood with Mrâ€"andâ€" Mrs. 0. McKay. *‘ Miss Dell Winger is spending sevâ€" eral weeks at Toronto. The Misses Rose an@ Aima Lash inger spent the weekâ€"end at Toronto. Mrs. Tranter and Mr$. Jane Christ man spent Wednesday at Kitchener. Mr. Wim. Steuernagel met with . a painful accident on Tuesday evening. While cutting small twigs off a tree the knife slipped, cutting a deep gash across his left wrist about two inches long, but fortunately did not cut the arterv. It was found necessary . to put in a few stitches and the hand is now doing nicely. Death of J. L. Umbach. Hawkusville. Elmira Notes. Mr. Hicks expr%ssed the deep regret of every one who had hoped to have him back to continue his activities in the word of the A.Y.P.A., the church, and the community. Previous t@*his enlistment he was an inspector Of seeds for the Seed Branch at Ottawa. The late Private Walker was the j eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walâ€" ker, Forest Farm. l The memorial service held in Christ Church, Haysville, on Sunday, _ May 13th, in hono{ of the late Private C. T. Walker of the Machine Gun Section of the 1l11th Battalion was largely atâ€" tended, showing the deep sympathy of the community and the esteem in which the young hero was held.â€"The Officers of Wilmot Lodge A. F. and A. M. of which the deceased was a memâ€" ber, attended in a body. The Rev. Mr. Hicks preached a very impressive serâ€" mon from the text, Matthews 10, 39, "He that findeth his life shall lose it, and he that loseth his life for My sake shall find it." _ Miss Nelda Shelley, recently left for Kitchener, where she has been added to the staff at WeselohGoudie‘s store. â€"Next Sunday the usual German serâ€" vice in the Lutheran church will be held in the evening.â€"Wheat is now 00 bushe? and the price of flour H &:.]u”-'nd to $8.00 per cwt â€"Miss ; Aunie Struck left last Wednesday for | Toronto.â€"The fine new store of Mr.} Jacob W. Schweitzer was opened on | Saturday with a full line of groceries.‘ â€"Mr. and Mrs. }eo. Schinbein on Monâ€"‘ day, attended the funeral of the late : J. L. Umbach of near Flondr‘fltu f Luella Shelley of Kitchemer, spent‘ Sunday here with her parents.â€"Mrs.| Gordon H. Good of Hamilton, was as visitor here at the home of his parents on Sunday.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Lecerman ‘ oi Baden, spent over Sunday here with their son and daughters.â€"A reâ€"organiâ€" zation meeting of our Tennis Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Scheifele on Wednesday evening. | The annual meeting of the Conesâ€" togo Women‘s Institute was held on Tuesday, May 8th. The reports preâ€" sented, showed the organization to be in a prosperous condition. During the winter months, members, were most active in assisting in Red Cross work und as a result of their efforts, mary useful articles were made and sent to the Red Cross Society at Toronto. Arâ€" tick s sent: . 6 shirts, 36 pyjama sints, 50 towels, 63 bandages, 6 binders i slings, 6 quilts, and 133 pairs of socks. Treasurer‘s report: % Money received from fees, etc. $28.26 Cotiected ...:. ..... :11 * 95.89 Donation Mennonite church .... 31.00 Donation sewing circle Methodist Saskatchewan wheat is about three fourths sown. Local and Personal. church ..... ..... ... Knitting Club collections Proceeds, autograph quilt Postage and stationary Miscellaneous ..... .. Drygoods and jam ... TOLAl ....; cslrs sisas si+s $188.76 Balance c.... ..... ..... ... $43.66 The officers elected for the year are as follows: Pres.â€"Miss Mabel Snider. Viceâ€"Pres.â€"Mrs. Moore Hill. Sec.â€"Treas.â€"Mrs. G. A. Bowman Enjoyed Prosperous Year. News Notes of Interest. Total The Peerless Hand Pressure System Peerless Electric Water System Phone 215 The Automatic Switch for pressure tank work, is set to start the motor when the consumption of water has lowered the pressure to 20 lbs., and to stop it when the + pressure has risen to 40 Ibs. is built in the same line as the Electric Outhit, only less in price. _ _ s â€" â€" â€" THE ELECTRIC MOTOR is the most perfect of its kind known to.us, is guaranteed to be self starting unâ€" der full load and requires no attention except lubricating every few months. â€" We have both these systems on our floor. Come in M and let us demonstrate them to you. e P esc r t M. WEICHEL & SON, LTD. Disbursements. Haysville. . $ 3.65 .. _ 4.05 ..115.06 $166.42 =GRAPH. _ 14.81 19.55 36.95 THE BIG HARDWARE STORE AND s Peerless Hand Pressure Water System 10 PAGES ‘Special Sale COATS not mentioned above are reduced as follows:â€" $13.50 lines for $10.95; $18.50 limes fOP ... .:......0. cccressiee saxiy in rrerss $V00 i N ’ 4# Every Coat or Suit at a discountâ€"Ladies‘, Misses‘, Children‘s are inâ€" cluded in the assortments which we offer you for the next four days. TB 11 only Misses‘ and Ladies‘ Checks, Stripes and Covert Cloth Coats that were regular $10.50 up to $12.00, are reduced to clear at only ss% SUITS reguced to $10.00 that were $15.00, and ali higher priced Iin,{ are specially marked for the 4 Days‘ Sale. a 16; THORNTON & DOUGLAS STRATFORD New New New New New Furnishings 9 Men‘s THE PUMP will deliver 125 gals. per hour against a pressure of 40 lbs. or a head of 90 feet, and can be made absolutely automatic. y B . . .AAns less 300 series equipment is far superior to anything of its kind on the market. In its design and construction, we have kept in mind the simplicity, accessibility of working parts, strength and durability. Never have we shown such a large and complete stock of New Spring Furnishings as now. _ All the new Spring Goods are in and everything is to be gained by the early buyer. Prices are at their lowest now and an early choice is best in every way. We are here with f . ew Spring Shirts New Spring Medium Unâ€" ew Spring geckwear derwear. ew Spring Gloves > & ew Spring Sport Shirts New Spring Pajamas j w Spring Sox New Spring Suspenders You will find here the newest and brightest stock of Men‘s Spring Furnishings in any store in Western Ontâ€" ario. It is up to you to do your buying now. of Suits and CGoats THE DEPARTMENT STORE Japanes Market Baskets in the Grocery Section. FOR A DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLYâ€"The Peerâ€" MEN‘S OUTFITTERS KITCHENER THIS WEEK PRICE THREE CGENTS HAMILTON Watorloo LIMITED. $