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$25.00 TO $27.00 MEN‘S OVERCOATS ) wl FOR $18.90. , ‘Supreme Overcoat Offering, . high| ’,_tl"ale fabrics, latest approved styles, | Ovencoats for men of all sizes, styles | ‘tor men of all builds, short men, talli _men, stout men, can ail get the outer w.m they desire in this great orâ€"! ‘fering of wonderful overcoat bargains. i $ $9.50. The man who is looking for a busiâ€" ness suit, full of shape _ and style, should see these. _ They come in a bédutiful variety of tweeds that comâ€" bifie good taste and good looks. Every lhch a gentleman‘s suit, liningg and fikishings of a No. 1 quality. . Come try one on and see for yourself. As perfect a suit as the finest, proâ€" duction of any custom tailor made of the season‘s finest quality tweed, in a beautiful range of patterns. Ail the little details of tailoring that are deâ€" manded by a careful gentlemanly i To $18.00 FN‘S OVERCOATS *4 , FOR $11.80. â€" ‘“ters. Slipâ€"ons, Chesterfieids and a few Beiters, unusual offerings of werthwhile Overcoats, excellent fabâ€" rks and smart styles, well tailored, wizes for all, but no one range with K #izes. _ Come tor real Overcoat rgains. §$20.00 TO $22.00 MEN‘s OVERCOATsS i+ FOR $15.60. ..Belters, Uisters, Chesterfields, bodyâ€" fitters and loose boxy Overcoats. You‘d z' tickled to get such bargains as ; some years ago. Now with such advances staring you in the face here Ts your opportunity to get new Styles and reliable fabrics at great savings, sizes for all. $18.00 AND $20.00 SUITS NOW $13.90, $1.00 Men‘s Fleece Lined> Under Mr, such as iong tapeis, closeâ€"fit ting collars, yracefuily shaped trous Our new Spring lines will soon begin to arrive and we are forced to take even more strenuous measures to close out our present stock. Overâ€" soats, Suits, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and Furnishings. If you have any meed for wearing apparel of any description this is your opportunity â€" a chance to save from oneâ€"quarter to twoâ€"thirds on the regular price. 34 THE MEN ON THE FARM., THE WOMEN ON THE FARM Helps them plan, and tells them Helps th in their home plar how to construct barns, stables, ni:\gp andcza.l:‘ing. ‘ P sheep barns, ncn houses, sifos, in their kitth bi and dwellings. n their kitchen ;:.vro' ems. ; cdla all about septic tanks, hyâ€" In matters pertaining to chile raulic rams, waterâ€"supply and renâ€"their health, rearing an lighting systems, powerâ€"farming. school. Gives advice and information Deals with styles, dress pattern about feeding and brceding and and other feminine interests. the health of animals; about the Gives help in gardening an business side of farming, ..coâ€" flower culture. eperative methods, investments, and insurance. Cives news of women‘s work. For ali it provides stories, special articles on timely subjects .by expertsâ€"not amateurs or experimenters; and the latest and most accurate information on every matter of concern to farmers. # FARMERS‘ MAGAZINE THE MacLEAN PUBLISHING CO., LTD., 153 University Ave., Toronto Your letters will be answered, you will get the exact information you need, you will get the advice and assistance you desire free, proâ€" vided by experts to whom we pay real money for the answer we.send you, if you become a subscriber to FARMER‘S MAGAZINE. This magazine is forâ€" Every issue of FARMER‘S MAGAZINE is worth a dollar bill, beâ€" cause it is downright helpful in practical ways. The free advice and information it supplics on requestâ€"by,private letterâ€"may be worth many dollars. Have the FARMER‘S MAGAZINE in your home as you would a hammer or a sawâ€"an everâ€"ready and indispensable help. Have it for its friendship. The price is One Dollar per year. Bid us send it to you, and remit for it when we send you the bill. Address the publishâ€" To $18.00 TO $14.00 MEN‘S Suits NOW rnst‘s â€" THE C 62. NO. 9. LEARING â€"=SAL E. â€"â€" The | Canadian Farmers Real Friend A splendid line of Men‘s Gunmetai ;and Box Kip Lace 3oots, good comâ€" lt'ortable last, worth $4.00 for .. $298 Men‘s English Cashmere Socks, pure woo!l, worth 85c toâ€"day at 65:, 2 pair FOF may) sesinss es hranc id s ols $125 240 PAIRS OF WOMEN‘S $4.50 SER VICEABLE SHOES $2.98. wear $2.00 Men‘s Scotch Knit and Elasiic RIb UMGCC!WERP 11. sie sy: ze $150 SURPRISE BARGAINS IN MEN‘S sOCKS. These shoes are made on fashionâ€" able formâ€"fitting lasts, welted soles, which insures the maximum of comâ€" fori and service. There are gunmetals in lace and button styles. A mighty good shoe even at $4.50. _ Anyone of the 240 pair Saturday at ..... 3298 Ladies‘ Fine Kid Hiâ€"Cut lace shoes, mahogany or grey colors, pointed toes, semi Louis heel, a sweli dress shoe, regular $7.00, Sale Price ... . $495 $1.25 Men‘s Elastic Ribbed Under WEAP 22222 222l.2 lllll 22. ... Oge 15 dozen Black Cashmere Socks, re gular 50¢, to clear ... .. .... .. OR Men‘s Heather or Black Rib Worst ed Socks, regular 65c for ... ... 5()G HERE‘S A SNAP FOR LADIES Helps them in their home planâ€" ning and making. In their kitchen problems. In matters pertaining to childâ€" renâ€"their health, rearing and school. Deals with styles, dress patterns and other feminine interests. Gives help in gardening and flower culture. IN HALF THE TIME AND TWICE AS GOOD is the way our machines reâ€" pair shoes. A few hours gre sufficient to complete any work. Leave the shoes on your way to business; they‘ll be ready for you on your way home. As for the quality of the work, it only requires a glance to demonstrate its suâ€" periority. . mopieat + Where the Good Clethes MEN LOOK AT THIS Come from‘ TWELVE PAGES. Wim. Schenock was awarded $475 damages against R. White and Co. in Stratford on Monday for injury when he fell down _ an elevator shaft at their store. Mrs. Dobson of Milverton who came to Eimira three weeks ago to spend some weeks with her daughters, Mrs. Ed. MceCormick, died quife suddenly last Wedpesday at her daughter‘s home. She had been an invelig for some time, but the end was not exâ€" pected so soon and her death was a great â€" shock %o her relatives and Triends. A short service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCormick on Saturday morning. the Rev. J. Culp having charge,. after which _ the remains were taken to the C. P. R. station and then to Milverton where in +â€"ment took placs Furs Returned. * Mr. and Mrs. G. Ruppel spent Mon day in Gnelph Miss Grace Culp is spending sever al dayg in Toronto. Mr. Paul Snyder has sold his farm near Elmira to Mr. Emmanuel Martin of St. Jacobs and will sell his farm stock and implements on â€" Tuesday, March 12th. Mr. John S. Geisel has bought the farm belonging to the Johnâ€" Geisel estate. The beantiful set of black Persian lamb furs belonging to Miss Perseda Beisel which were stolen from the basement _ of St. James JLutheran chureh during a service about â€" year ago. were returned to the owner by mail last week. There was no cilue as to where they came from. The last Lyceum course concert of the season will be held next Tuesday evening. ‘"The Floretine Musicians" are the artists for that evening, and those holding season tickeis are looking forward to a great treat. <Mrs. Jansen visited her _ son and daughter at Kitchener recently. Mr. Valentine Mickus of Pentland has bought the house on William St., at present occupied by Mrs. Hy. Stumpf and Mr, and Mrs. Hy. Conrad. Mw.. Mickus expects to move in April. Miss Olive Ratz of Toronto attendâ€" ed the funeral of Major Ratz. Miss Minnie Hoeflin of St. Jacobs spent several days last week with her friend, Miss Laura , Hemmerich, * Master Leo. O‘Neill has had misfortune _ to fall on the ice again fracture his wrist which just nicely healed after having broken by an automobile crank summer, Set of Persian Lamb Furs Returned by Conscienceâ€" Stricken Thief. The Young People‘s League of the Methodist church spent a very profiâ€" table and pleasant literary evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewâ€" art on Monday evening of last week. The study for the evening. was the !ife and works of Tennyson. Papers were read by Miss Gertrude Hilburn, Miss Mary Tyack, Miss Lillian Cruickshanks. Messrs W. Badiey and Art. Laschinger sang the duett "Crossâ€" ing the Bar." Mrs. C. N. Klinck and son Otto spent Saturday at Kitchener. Miss Elizabeth Ziegler spent the week end at Kitchener. Miss Hattie Ruppel is visiting in Toronto. Mr. Victor Muth has had to undergo an operation for appendicitis. His friends are plcased to know He is doâ€" ing well. OTHER ELMIRA NEWS A very serious misfortune occurred ‘o Master Vivian Franklin last Thursâ€" lay at his home. While his mother was out of the house the little fellow nicked up a can of gasoline and pourâ€" ‘d its contents into the fire which imâ€" mediately blazed up and severely murnt his face and hands. Fortunately 1is eyes escaped although the lashes and eyebrows were burnt. It is hought the little fellow will entirely ecover from the effects of the burns. When the accident occurred Mr. and MUrs. Franklin had their furniture and rouscehold effects packed to move to ‘obourg where Mr. Franklin accepted i position with the Kimme} Co. They left on Monday of this weck for their iew. home. Miss Kathleen Reuter visited . her sister, Mrs. Edward Miller at Waterâ€" loo last week. Elmira Child Mr. Win. Steuernagel suffered a nainful accident on Wednesday evenâ€" ‘ng of last week near his livery barn. While running to catch the bus he slipped and fell,dislocating th¢ shoulâ€" ler and cracking the socket. He was sarried into the office of Dr. Fanlds vhere his injuries were attended to. Miss Alma Laschinger is spending 1 week at Albany, N.Y., with ner couâ€" sin, Miss Plorence Devitt, who is very 1» in the hospital. Mrs. G. Ruppel and Miss Hilda Eby spent Saturday afternoon at Waterloo. ELMIRA CHILD THROWS GASOLINE GAN DN FIRE The Misses Z. Liesemer, Smith and \bel spent Saturday at Kitchener. Our Busy Neighbors News Notes Gathered by Industrious Correspondents in County and District WATERLOO, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FRB. 28, 1918 . TWELVE PAGES. the and had been last i â€"The friends of Mrs. Henry Fromm ; will be sorry to hear that she had the | misfortune to fall and break her arm. !Honor Fellow Member. § A very pleasant event took place . Friday evening at the Black Squirrel ; Tribe headquarters of the _ Lone ; Scouts of America, when Master Al lan Stoneman, who is leaving for his { new home in St. Catharines next week was presented with a watch and fob. , Local and Personal. ‘There passed away on Wednesday noon another resident of Hespeler ; who was well known and respected, in the person of Robert Davis. Coming <from Yorkshire, England, eighteen *years ago he settied in this town and ; had resided here ever since: The funâ€" eral was held from his late residence Thursday afternoon to the Hespele; | cemetery for internient. | _ Prestonians are glad to know that | Flight Lieut. Harold Bricker, who fell f{rom his machine recently, is not !seriously hurt. At present he is in | hospital in England. [ The numerous Hespeler friends of Rev. George W. Tebbs formerly of Ahis town and now the rector of the L(‘hurch of the Ascension, _ Hamilton, will be interested to know that he has been requested to act as one of the four Anglican representatives on the Proâ€" vincial Advisory Committeé in conâ€" nection with the boy‘s work in the E Dominion. Flood Ties up Railway Traffic. Gunner August Moeller, recently »eâ€" turned frmwrrsau. is renewing the acquaintan of many of his friends. Mr. Everett L.« Weaver of Bishop Ridiey College, St. ‘Catharines, . is spending several days at his home in town. The meeting held in thi Sunday school room of the Préesbyter‘an church Friday night in the interests of the boys of teen years was attendâ€" ed by representatives of the several churches. The meeting was an enthuâ€" siastic one and promises to be the forerunner of a boy‘s conference which will probably be held in the near futâ€" ure. â€" Obithary. * in consequence of last Tuesday‘s heavy rain and mild weather the ice on the uppe‘r dam began to loosen and a considerabl» amount crashed over the falls and rushed on down the river. By ten o‘clock the tracks of the ~Grand River Railway between Preston and here were so badly flooded _ that it was impossible for cars to get through. Nuptials. Sergt. William Nightingale of Lonâ€" don is a week end visitor at his home here. & Perhaps at no time this year has the local coal situation »een so acute as it is at present. A local coal dealer givâ€" es an example of the transportation of the fuel which is the cause of the sufâ€" fering and shortage. One car has been on the way seven weeks. Another has been in transit for four weeks. Hespelerites will he interested to hear of the wedding of Miss Rhoda Marsden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Marsden of Hespeler, to Mr. Russell Nickason, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nickason of Galt, formerly of this town. â€" Late Robert Davis. A number of Mr. Andrew Connell‘s young friends gave him a surprise Friday night when they droppe din to spend the evening. Unable to Proceed. Cadet Murray Goosage was . unable to sail for England to complete his training on the date scheduled, owing to a severe attack of pnenmonia. He is at present in hospital at Toronto. Miss Donelda Cochrane entertained a number of her young friends at her home Friday night, it being the occasâ€" ion of her birthday. The friends of Cadet Wilfrid Frey of the R. F. C. will be sorry to know that he is in a base hospital at Toronâ€" to suffering from an aitack of pueuâ€" monia. & To Hold Conference. > The death of the five months‘ oid daughter Emma Elizabeth, of Segt. and Mrs. John Drake, Joseph Stresi, took place on Saturday. Mr. J. A. Wright, of Regina Sask., has come east to take over the busiâ€" ness of the late Jacob Werlich. BORNâ€"To Mr. apd Mrs. liarry Delion on Friday morning, a daughter. Representative gatherings at Boys meeting held here F‘rida_v"l&hv..~ The. following officers were ~~~+~+ to the local Soldiers‘ Aid Commission : Presidentâ€"(Cyrus Doliph. G Vice.â€"Pres.â€"Rev. Father Gehi. Bec.â€"Treas.â€"(‘. C. Robertson, Executiveâ€"Thomas Hepburn, C. E. Huribut and M. H. Mullin. The object of the organization is to assist the returned men in every way possible. Not Seriously injured. Hespeler‘s Coal Situation. A most enjoyable evening for the | soldiers and a pleasant event for mem: bers of the Presbyterian choir and j the local band was indulged in at the} Freeport sanatarium last Friday night. The young ladies â€" generously !ook’ with them caudy and cakes for the boys. Soldiers Aid Commission. Enjoyable Evening. Hespeler. j _ Mrs. Shaw returned to Toronto on }l‘riday after spending a couple of ,lllOlllhl with her daughter Mrs. Girâ€" viu. \| Mrs. Hawkins of Exeter is a guest at the home of her sister Mrs. O. H. ; Becker, Jacob Street. Mr. and Mrs. Hostings and family of Crosshill moved down to this neighâ€" borhood on Thursday night of ; last week. â€"Mr. John Ditner underwent an opâ€" eration in the K. & W. Hospital last week and is doing nicely. Miss Fisk of Gnelph spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. A. Newsterd Messrs. Chas. Austin and A. Sherriif are busy cutting wood for Mr. James Taylor. Mr. Wm. G. Taylor spent the week end in Toronto. Mr. Stewart of Gueiph took charge of the service held on Sunday afterâ€" noon at the church. Miss Maggie McCorkindale up with a bad cold. Miss Annie (Cleghorn spent at the Glen. As a result of the heavy rains and mild weather last week, the water in the Nith River rose so high on Wedâ€" nesday that it crossed the streets at the Rau bridge and the shade street bridges. Many houses in the lowâ€"lyâ€" ing parts of the town were surrounded by â€" water and many celiars filled The water was much higher thinâ€" at any spring floods in recent years. Tae sharp turn to (much colder weather saved â€"theâ€" situation â€" frofm a serious flood. ' The P.W.M.S. held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. Reeves on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Minehener of Guelph addressed the meeting on her work in New Onâ€" tario, which was very interesting; Miss Isabella Hooker sang. Miss Jean Bryden spent Saturday with her grandmother The W.C.T.U. will hold a mothers‘ meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Kalbâ€" fleisch on Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 3 p. m. A program will be rendered and refreshments will be served. Moâ€" thers are cordially invited to attend. High Water * Mr. John Ratz of Shipka is here on a visit to his father who had been ill, and is again improving. Rev. Wiesle delivered his farew‘l messages on Sunday. + Mr. Dan Smith of Zurich, is here on a visit with relatives and friends. He is the guest of his sister Mrs. Jacâ€" ob Thiel. Mr. D. Becker was on a business trip to Buffalo this week. o Address on War Work on Y. M. C. A. work at the Front, by Mrs. Gordon Wright, of London, Ont., under the auspices of the New Hamâ€" burg W. C. T. U. Notwithstanding the inclement weathér a number of persons braved the elements and were repaid in hearing the gifted speaker‘s delightful and instructive address. A musical program of a piano duet by Mrs. Hamilton, and Miss Dora DeBus Mr Henry Strubh who underwent a serious operation recently will soon be able to return to his home Mr. Joseph Straus was unfortunate in losing a valuable horse. While on his way to Waterloo the animal dropâ€" ped dead. _ _ Mr. John Dietrich is out again af ter an attack of La Grippe. On Thursday evening Feb. 14th, an address was given in the Library H:}ll Sale Largely Attended. The Auction sale held by Noah Steinmann â€" held on Thursday last was largely attended â€" and $5,000.00 was realized. Local News Items. M “R;\' Av|-ul;an“~n.\io of Farm Stock of the late Ben. Yutzi will be held in the latter part of next month. Captain (Rev.) 1. H. McDonald, of Hintore, who has been overseas for the past year doing Y. M. C. A. work in France has returned and arrived here on Saturday night to join his wile and little son who had been staying with her parents, Senator and Mrs. Ratz, during his absence. He left on Wednesday for Hintore ag will reâ€" sume his pastorate of the resbyterâ€" ian Church there on Sunday. An {rish Tea and Sock Shower will be given by the Women‘s Patriotic Society on St. Patrick‘s Day. Yarn can be had by those wishing to kint for the sock shower from the Presiâ€" dent Miss Puddicombe or from the Viceâ€"Pres. Mrs. Wallace Anderson. Mild Weather Caused Nith | River to Rise in Centre , of Village. i Mrs. Edward Schaefer of Preston who was here on a visit to her sister Mrs. Emma Pfaff has gone to Ham‘lâ€" ton where she will spend some time with her brother Mr. Joseph Moser. Miss Edna Sanderson is attending the spring millinery openings at Torâ€" onto this week. SOLDIER â€" WELCOMED Mr. Peter Heimbecker who had been critically ill as a result of a paralytic stroke is recovering. Mrs. Louis Ritz of Lockwood, Sask , arrived here on Friday last to visit her relatives and friends. Mr. Emmanue! Merner Sebringville was a visitor here on Tuesday. HIGH WATER IN NEW HAMBURG (Co;\finued on Page 6) St. Agatha Mosboro Sunday is laid VALUES ALWAYS THE BEsT. _ * 42 KING ST., 12 TO 18 FREDERICK STREET, KITCHENER, ONTARIOQ. omm mt WPRTPSTT Special Sale Prices on Overâ€" sale @ 5595 alls, Smocks, Night â€" Gowns, All regular $6.00 to $7.00, on Scarts, Neckwear, Braces, Handâ€" sale at ... .. uin e‘ 5495 kerchiefs. «+ i U , # walsice aswave Tur sarew cten e e es t e t es t o t ce ie e e o on ow nc n e ts raetar Every Boy‘s Overcoat in our store is on saie. Here is a chance to save dollars. Bring in the boys and have them fitâ€" ted with the latest styles in Overcoats. We are going to sell Men‘s and young men‘s Heavy Winter Oversoats, also some _ light weight for early Spring wear; all regular $12.00 to $14.00, Sate Price @0.OK All regular $10.00 and $12.30. on sale at ... ... ...... €7.04 All regular $16.50 to $18.00, Sele Prige . ... s;. .. slw Chicopee Woollen Mills All f sale at SAVE $5.00 ON YOUR SPRING SUIT Extra inducements for you to buy our Madeâ€"toâ€"Measure, fully guarâ€" anteed Suits, finest quality Tweeds and Serges. Two piece $22, $23, $24 and $28 One extra special offered Three piece at $21, $25, $26 until aH sold at ..... ... Qa9a All regular $20.00 Sale Price ... .. ... Dollar Day Bargains Saturday, March 2nd STUEBINCG & 80", Kitchener, Grocers Will pay HIGHEST: PRICES for Dressed Chickens, Ducks, Etc. j SEE â€"US FOR PRICES 11 PAIRS Men‘s High Top Leather Boots, Reg. $4.00 & and $4.50, for ... ....... 220. .l l l l al .e ... >>>â€" $8.00 & & 100 PAIRS Ladies‘ Patent Button and Lace (Empress), & Reg. $4.00 and $4.50, for ..... ..... ..... .....~.. $8.00 i 75 PAIRS Ladies‘ Assorted Styles, sizes 2%4 and 3, for 5 per pPaIP ..... m..sl ssusk «22¢k rarne aaxss «i rs>s> MQO0 P Will have a big Bargain Counter of Boys‘ and Girls‘ Fhoes 8b ... ;. s se e rimisle * oh%ak rxasa i s@ ts <ins> ++ $LOQ JUST A FEW OF THE LINES THAT WILL BE OFFERED â€"__60 PAIRS Customâ€"made English Kip Plough Shoes, Reg. $6.00, Saturday ..... :.... .. . 2.22..... ..... .. $450 15 PAIRS Ladies® High Cut Kid Bals., Cloth Tops, Goodâ€" year Welt, Reg. $7.00 for .,... .....2 .222 22. .... $5.50 MEN‘S, LA DIES, BOYS and GIRLS, first grade Rubâ€" bers, at special prices on Saturday. EXTRA sPECIAL FOR THE FARMERS :â€" at Phone 666. Overcoat Sale regular $7.50 to $9.00, on THE POPULAR BOOT AND SHOE STORE. The Popular Shoe Store lllllllll""l‘l"l'lll.I.I.I"I"l'l"‘l'.‘l.""ll""m 109. APH. _ H A S. H. R O OS C. H. ROOS‘ . PROPRIETOR to $1795 Little Boys‘ Overcoats, ages 3 to 8 years, reguiar $5 to $5.50, for . ... 22. 222220 .... €20.06 Good value at $4.59, Sale Price ... .22 2220022 ... ©9.40 _ Ages 8 to 12, regular $6.50 to $7.50 for ... ... ... ... C546 All Price All â€" regular _ $10.00, Sale Prigt :.2 ulcs cuc irs is ” A special line at ... .. O MEN‘S RAiIN COATS All regular ° $12.50, _ Sale TEAMSTER‘S DUCK LINED coaTs. . 21, 23 Queen St. S. 32 Queen St., S. TERMSâ€"CASH. 3, for § $1.00 § Goodâ€" f $5.50 : Rubâ€" § s Girls‘ & $1.00 & & & 3