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Windsor _ Police Commissioners granted a 10 per cont. increase to members of the force. Mr. Wm. Buigin and children . of Caigary are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bulgin. Mrs. A. Clemens (nee Nell Nairn) of St. George and Miss Edith Nairn of Galt were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Werner. on Thursday. Dear friend Charlie: We, your friends and associates of the Y. P. A., are making you a small present of a, fountain nen rnd a signet ring as toâ€" kens of friendship and remembrance | of the Y.P. A. and its members. when j you leave our midst. _ We hope you‘ witl not forget us while you are gone and «ce sinceraly hone that it m«~ not } be long before we have you with us ngain. Meanwhile onr wishes will be | for your welfare and safety, and wei hope that the pen will be useful to vou in writing to some of us, and letâ€" ting ns know how you are getting alâ€" ong. In wishing you farewell, we can assure you of a hearty welcome when von come back again. l From the Y. P. A. of St. James Lu theran Church. > Elmira, Ont. Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton of Doon spent the week end in town. thaet *A nf the members of the Y. P. A. of St. James‘ iutheran Church piossantly _ surnrisedione of their memhart. Pte: Chas: . lost Tuesâ€" «~v evening, prior to his departure for London after a six weeks‘ leave nf whsence. During the evening, they presented him with a gift and read the following address: vwais a weneral favorite with . the ~ovne penople, while in town. _ His norents live in Dorking. The sympaâ€" *~~ of the community is extended to them in their great bereavement. Four more sons are overseas. ‘It was a grent shock to the many friends of Pte. Earl Lavery, on Saturâ€" ~v. to see his name on the casualty rict _af thase killed _ in action. ; Earl was employed in Mr. Geo. Hahn‘s Conts‘ furnishing store for several Mrs (Dr.) Ratz of Waterloo visited Dr. and Mrs. Bechtel on Saturday The Messrs. Thomes of St. Thomas are guests at the home of Mr. and Â¥r: 8. 1 sschinger. Rev. W. Beninger of St. Jeromes Ca‘lege, Kitchener, is the successor cf Rev. Fathor A. L. Zineer as Pastor nf the Incal R. C. Chirch, and began his pastorate on Sunday. « M:s. Wm,. Uitley and daughters of Kitchener spent Salurgay in town. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schweitzer of Caraslier, North Dakota, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Schmerâ€" mund recent‘v. ‘Thev made the enâ€" tire trip of 1,200 miles by motor. Mr. and Mrs. Small of Galt, and Mrs. Adams of Macton spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Small. Messrs, Dougias Erb and Lorn Rats: ~end the Misses Fdina and Grace Erb and Miss Deill Winger spent Thursâ€" day at Stratford. Mrs. Albert Fach and child of Presâ€" ton, and Mrs. Oberholtzer and daughâ€" ter of Hamilton. visited Mr. and Mrs. D. Robertson, several days ago. Mr. Clive Hill of Hespeler was the enest nf Mr. Lioyd McKay over the week end. end ~ia‘ micotonary seryvices were beld in St. Paul‘s Lutheran Church Mr. and Mrs. PA Plante of near Drayton spent several days in town this week. *tiss Lee of Kitchener was the enest of Miss V. Cleghorn over the weekâ€" on Sundev Mr. and Mrs. J. Wait oft Salem spent Saturday in town. | Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller of Waâ€"! terloo spent the week end with Mrs.‘ G. Reuter. ; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Allemang of To: ronto are visiting the former‘s par ents. Mr‘_an‘r! Mrs. Wm. Allemang. Rev. and Mrs. Dede of Mitechell spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Heimbecker. Mra. _ A. Werner, Miss Bertha Christman, with Mrs. J. A. Harper of Waterloo, Miss Edith Nairn of Galt. and Mrs. Clemens of St. George motâ€" ored to Shakespeare on Friday and spent the day with Miss Jessin Donâ€" aldson. formerly a teacher of the El mira Public School. Mra. Geo. Hahn and daughter spent Monday in Kitchener. Mre. John Zeigler and eon of Quetnh are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lincoin Bteffier. Mr. E. F. Badke of Toronto spent Monday in town. Mr. Theo. Musselman attended the London Fair. Mrs. T. O‘Dornell of Waterion was the guest of Mrs. A. Jeanneret on Wednestay. Mrs. Hy. Heimbecker visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weichel at Waterloo Miss Cora Rix spent ho week end at Waterioo. Mrs. Riword Miller at Waterloo sevâ€" eral days ago. HAGEN Offers You Big Shoe Value: Continued trom page 1 Elimira Notes. NTERESTING NEWS NOTES ___ This fall again finds C; W. Hagen in the forefront with a showing of autumn models and shapes representing big shoe values IN MEN‘S HEAVY BOOTS he is especially well equipped to meet your needs. The leather is better than ever and included in his stock is an excellent choice of water proof boots. â€" ~B 0_ IN LADIES‘ SHOES his fall. lines are complete, comprising high quality and smart footwear in the newest styles and shades. See his up to date boots in kid and calf and suede leathers. im Never before has Hagen been showing such a fine line of footwear. Call when in the city at his store, corner King and Queen streets, and investigate the big shoe values he is offering. . .__ All His Lines Are Moderately Priccd and Hagen Stands Back of Every Shoo He Solls. THE ONLY MEDICINE THE BABY NEEDS A large number of Prestonians atâ€" tended the school fair at Brealau last Wednesday and a number of Hespelerâ€" ites were also present. The day was ideal for races and competitions and the rain held off well until evening. Great interest was taken in the sports and the many novel attractions were certainly thoroughly enjoyed by the visitors. Preston Boy Wounded. Word was received by Mrs. Avis Winkler last week. stating that her son, Pte. Samuel Winkler, infantry, has been officially reported ad mitted to number 13 Canadian General Hospiâ€" tal. Boulougne, France, September 6th, suffering from gunshot wound in the head and back of leg. } | The D. McKenzie Machinery Co., of j Guelph has sold its industry to the D. McKenzie Manufacturing Co.. a new firm. Mr. McKenzie retains his share {in the business and is appointed genâ€" eral superintendent. He will remain in Guelph for the present. The comâ€" pany has also purchased a site in Presâ€" ton for manufacturing purposes, which was formerly occupied by the Dominâ€" ion Bronze Company with which Presâ€" tontans are well acquainted. Good Yield For Year. The sympathy of many friends will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Ring. in the loss of their youngest son,. Jack Edward, aged 9 months and 26 days, who passed away at his parâ€" ents‘ home Thursday afternoon. . Attended Fair. ® i After the cercimory tife party parâ€" to~‘. of a buffet tunchenn Mr. and Mre. Leader left for r ‘its east for e e%ort houeymoon. On their retury {thoy will reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Mr. John Naismith of Blair reports having threshed 180 bushels of Marâ€" quis wheat from 10 acres which is a very good return. The wheat is a good sample and clean. Death of Child. New company will also manufacture woodworklng_.mnc}miqtz_ry in Guelph, 4A fair number attended the meetâ€" ing in the Lutheran church | Friday night. A most entertainiug evening was spent by all present and the difâ€" ferent numbers on the program were appreciated and well*given. A feature of the program was an address by Mr. George Homuth, a Preston stuâ€" dent at Waterloo Seminary. Mr. Hoâ€" muth is in his second year in theoâ€" logy and the subject of his address had to do with the Seminary training. To Manufacture Iron Tools Were. A pretty autumn wedding was sol emm‘zed by Rev. W. H. Harvey of the Methodist church last Wednesday at 2.30 o‘cock, when Agnes Victoria, yo ingest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J .mes Wetson. became the bride of ‘tr. Pobert Leader. The function took placs st the home of the bride‘s parâ€" ents cn Roos i{i‘! in the presence of about two dn en ‘mmediate re‘atives. Quiet Wedding. THAT SONâ€"JNâ€"LAW OF PA‘S.â€" Cedric Acquires Some Natural History Nata â€"By WEILLINGTON.at Pa‘s Expense.- Presion. little at any drug store, but is sufliâ€" clent to remove every hard or soft corn or callus from one‘s feet. Millions of American women will welcome this announcement since the inauguration of the high heels. â€"He says. freezone is an ether comâ€" pound which dries immediately and never inflames or even irritates the surrounding tissue or skin. A quarter of an ounce of freezone will cost very Mr. F. W. Sheppard I. P. S. made his autumnal visit to the Public School on Tuesday. He now travels in a Chevrolet much to his comfort and convenience. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kabel and Mr. and Mrs. Pomenter all of Kitchener, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mra. A. Gies last week. . 1t along to others. Bept. l1th. Louisa Mansz to Irvin R. It works! Hesse, of Wflmg;ll £. : $us 3 ‘ $ Waxnerâ€"Richlérâ€"At ‘New Hamburs, S nt_18th, ,Miss ';‘r.‘mlma Eichler _ to Ouch !~11 11 1 This kind of rough Mr. Conrad W. Wagner of Wilmot. flmmmmmwhmu_fihunmam}â€"leman:: At _ Conestoâ€" people troubled with corns will follow _ go, Sept. 11th, Mr. Add‘son Shoeâ€" the simple advice of this Cinoimnaty.. maker, of Elmira, to Miss Edna authority, who claims that a few drops _ Bowman of Conestogo. of a drug called freezone when applieG Johnsonâ€"Crawforth,â€" At Whithy, to a tender, aching corn stops soreness Ont, Saturday, Sept. 14th. Rev. A. at once, and soon the corn dries up R. Johnson, BA., B.D., of Fingal, nn'd' lifts rlg!:t out without pain. Ont., to Miss Alma Crawforth BA. Mr. Ezra Martin‘s new home is looming up on the southâ€"eastern landâ€" scape. «# Mr. Gordon Hollinger is a busy man these days looking after his shipâ€" ments of turnips both here and in Elmira. * Mrs. Chas. Gies spent Sunday with her son Mr. Anthony Gies, before leaving for Orillia where she intends spending a few months with her daughter. Mr. Wellington Mi:};t‘iéi‘"}v’-relnle. Sask., is spendin@ a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wilke. Mrs. L. E. Filsinger, on @tained4 <he Ladies‘ Aid of Calvary Church at an afternoon tea last Thursday afterâ€" noon. Miss Luella Doerbecker, teacher of Winterbourne Public Sch l spent the week end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Otterbein, who have been enjoying the summer with friends in the Western provinces have reached town on their return visit, before going to their home in Elkton Mich. We are sorry to have to report that on Saturday afternoon â€" last, while Mrs. Holden Appel was walking on the side of the road just north of the village on the way to a neighbor‘s, she was struck by an auto and thrown several feet sustaining severe bruises and a broken ankle. The motorists concerned seem to We doâ€" Ing the honorable thing in making amends for an unfortunate accident which could easily have been avoidâ€" Mrs. J. G. Hurst and some others attended the County 8. 8. Convention in Preston on Tuesday. Caleb is studying very carefully his atias showing the places along the Hindenburg ’hn, in fact he predicts that not much but the clothesâ€"pins will be ieft on that line this fall. Who‘s Who and What‘s What I ; . _ «OsRD is somewhat excrâ€" f:.“ .=u so many hf our Canadian "over there" that thinks the Fovâ€" ernment should appoint a (C‘eatroller to regulate the onslaughter of Cupid‘s charms. _ Reuben bas got the sun safely over the northern tropic agâ€" ain, and the semiannual glare of the setting sun on some object in the ce rwmetery lends a mystery and unâ€"anniâ€" ness to the southern landscape. Mr. Harry Murat of _St. Mary‘s Try this yourseif then P it along to others. It workse! Laugh When People Step On Your Feet Fleischauerâ€"At Wellestey, Sept. 18th, John J. Fleischaur, aged 74 years, 8 mos. and 9 days. Frhâ€"At Wellesl@g. Sept. 16th John 8. Erb in his 68th vear. go, Sept. 11th, Mr. Add‘son Shoeâ€" maker, of Elmira, to Miss Edna Bowman of Conestogo. Johnsonâ€"Crawforth,â€" At Whithy, Ont, Saturday, Sept. 14th. Rev. A. R. Johnson, BA., B.D., of Fingal, Ont., to Miss Alma Crawforth, B.A., {former Principal of Elmira â€" High School.) *( Seifert,â€"At Weisenburg,; Sept. 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Seifert; a son. Martinâ€"Near West Montrose, to Mr. and Mrs. Moses Martin, a son. Gincrich â€"In Elimra, Sept. 16th, to Mr. and _ Mrs. A. S. Gingrich, â€" a diughter, Rudowâ€"in Elimar, Sept. 9th, to Mt. and Mrs. Fred. Rudow, a son. Hesseâ€"Manszâ€" rAf _South Easthope, Rahnâ€"in Elmira, Sept. 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. _ Willtam Rahn ,a son Horst, at St. Jacobs, Sept. 9th to Mr .and Mrs. Memno B. Horst. spent the week end in town. , _ Mr. F, K, Welkep received a ena | gram regosdin son Wilfrid, ing that he has‘ been removed to a | convalescent hospital which means that he is recovering from _ his . wounds. Mr. Thos. Bigam and daughter, Miss Grace who sold their farm west of Crosshill some time ago have movâ€" ed to Galt where they will reside in future. Mr. Rudy Bast had a very successâ€" ful raising last Tuesday when a fine new barn to replace the one destroyâ€" ed by lightning a few weeks ago. The school fair of the Township of Welâ€" lesley will be held at the Crosshill school on Tuesday, Oct. Ist, when a good program of sports and a good display of exhibits are expected . to be given. The anniversary service of Boyd Church will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6th, when the Rev. Dr. McRae of Mitchell is expected . to preach | morning and evening. 1 Miss E. Burke of Blenheim Kent Co. was the Sunday guest of Miss Helma Gies. Mrs. Jno. Hooey and son Kingsley of Milverton spent a few days last week with friends in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Gascho of Poole called on friends at Crosshill last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. P. Lather and Miss Freda attended the funeral of the late J. J. Fleischauer of Wellesley last Sunday. The Pegesdl Troe & Obemical Soid for #0¢. & tox aud to be had DEATHS There is enough fall â€"wheat to supâ€" ply Ontario‘s sced demands, accordâ€" ing toâ€"Honâ€"George 8. Henry. minisâ€" ter of agriculture. To guard against a possible shorlage of seed, the govâ€" ernment purchased 25,000 â€" bushels, oneâ€"half of which has been sold to Enough Fall Wheat. Keeping up _ 4 wif:lpfltgjorl:oses _ Remember that Such silly rivalry is bad enough indeed in â€" normal periods. ‘It is positively unâ€" patriotic in times like these when the country needs all available labor and material One great bar to the practice of thrift toâ€"day * is the tendency to let others set for us our standards of living. * w* MRS. Jones appears on the and every available dollar with street in a new gown and which to carry on the war. at once her ngeighbour vows It is perhaps difficult for us to she‘ll have one like it. Or if appreciate that the purchase of a new motor car is delivered _ things we do not really need to a certain home, a nearby may be the direct cause of loss fa“fiz- not t:l be handicapped _ of life on the firing lines. t £ toc1 face, plan to But you can‘t escape the fact, discard their °ld, car for a no ma:'ter how unplpe:sant tlt new PC And so it goes from thought, that millions of inâ€" ;me thmgl fto anoth:ft.â€"a ce;s:’; dividual sekfish demands at ess, sense ess compe ition whi home may prolong the war by :g:::t::‘d’ in debts, distress and causing a shortage of the very kemember that fhel}syis â€"foolighlyâ€"inâ€"anâ€"effort to "keep up with the Joneses." t4 Published under the authority of the Minister of Finance of Canada e But you can‘t escape the fact, no matter how unpleasant the thought, that millions of inâ€" dividual sekfish demands at home may prolong the war by causing a shortage of the very things essential to our success at the front. For the money‘ we spend in satisfying these desires represents equipment, clothing, shot and shell that are so urgently needed for our boys‘ in France. It is perhaps difficult for us to appreciate that the purchase of things we do not really need may be the direct cause of loss of life on the firing lines. 1f _ â€"ANP TVE BEEN wATTiNG FOAH T «# OPPaWILUNITY To OBSER?/EQ HIS ?m" WHILE IN A PLAYFLL noopâ€" I MuUSy L{GET MÂ¥ NOTEâ€"BOOK . sâ€"â€"amiad the al Iins+o }0 Te