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:P BEST MADE, sEst // . * *rRousens. tSt *‘* found in Ganada. ies 1 Trousers, Saturday ,!{; Trousers, Saturday l ty v 4 Trousers, Saturday ‘ Trousers, Saturday s Trousers, Saturday e Trousers, Saturday . . BB00 Men‘s Union ‘Gerwearâ€"only ... .. MEBN‘B â€":COMBINATION _ UNDERâ€" 5> WEkaR. **$2.50 Man‘s Union Combination Unâ€" wi.? For ::::c n¢is+ . ..~~. 966 i i¢ knit Shirts and Drawers, reâ€" t $2.00 for ..... ..... .... $1.49 totch knit Shirts and Drawers, reâ€" *Rlesceâ€"Lined Shirts and Drawers, reâ€" ubtur $1.00, for .. ... ..... ...... 75¢ «Wlastic knit Shirts and Drawers, reâ€" TWOPIECE UNDERWEAR. WILSON B. BECHTEL PRrone 925 /. Ome hundred acre farm, about 6 miles from Kitchener, h‘fie farming district, slightly rolling land, soil of the best -M leam, good stone house and fine large bank barn, good orcKard of mixed fruit, %, mile from school, 1 mile from %‘* Fine farm of 180 acres, in the Township of Woolwici\, 4 mile from school and church, good producing soil and in ‘A high state of cultivation. Good water, fine large upâ€"toâ€" k:‘nk barn, good â€"house, erchard, P acres good bush, y e of help and owner has decided to sacrifice. _ Will )* mecept town home in part payment. Price per $70 00 cospmaals ® Â¥â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€".â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" 4# home from overséas on Thursday, HESPELER * | |Howard: took hisâ€"training with the enz â€"wyâ€"_â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" #}RN.A.S. and had a couple of months‘ the inangural meeting of lhaifl‘hung in France hefore being disâ€" er ~Public Library Board held }jabled. her evening, the reports of the‘ The sum of $300 was handed to the gry and librarian showed the f to he in flourishing condition ly Married efy preity wedding took place maday afternoon at 3.30 at "Mili ‘‘the home of Mrs. M. L. Marâ€" Rook Hill, when her youngnst ter. Miss F. Jean B. Marsbel!. athe bride of Dr. W. G. Huten: Of Hespéler. The wedding in the reception room and. looked charming drease; georgette with gold <lace . The bride entered the drawâ€" to the strains of the wedâ€" rch, plaved by Miss Annie C. ,.Of Hespeler. Little Miss owas flower girl and looked: reh, good water. Owner has too much land you may have this at per acre ..... .. .... $100°00 Many others to choose from. Come in and talk it over. Quercoats, Saturday only $12.98 m Saturday only $14.98 §, Saturday only $16.98 Ougropate, Baturdasy only $18.98 QOvercosts, Saturday only $22.48 Saturday only $27.48 toats, Saturday only $29.98 mnnaro mm e on ___oâ€"__ ERFUL â€" SAYINGS IN MEN‘S Suits, Saturday only ... $9.80 Suits, Saturday only ... $12.90 Suits, Saturdgay only ... $15.80 Buits, Saturday only ... $17.90 Buits, Saturday only ... $19.98 BSuits, &aturday only ... $24.80 Buits, Saturday only ... $28.98 SUITS AND OovEeRcoaTts. y Tweeda and Worsteds, all , in Norfolk and Beiters. Buit or Overcont only $6.98 10 Bult or Overcoat only $7.98 nty wedding repast the left on a wedding trip om‘,uy and points south Mit feturn will take up their Men‘s Union , enly .202 LJ Union ) 1 .__» _ _T LE88 "THAN makERS cost. ~ ~h~“‘f-l‘l~fw.~a'~hwla than you ‘have ever and you will not go aWay disappointed. We are here Saturday with ntest Clothing, Gents‘ Furnishings, Boots and Shoe values the men hener have ever heard of. ,Come and let us demonstrate that our OveErcoats. orâ€"Overcoat only $8.98 Real Estate and insurance MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATES. Garland â€" arrived ist‘s SITUATED ON MAIN ROAD. Combination Unâ€" kess 2.2... $3.75 Combination Unâ€" Combination Unâ€" Combination Unâ€" 22 ... 0.....$1.98 only $1.98 only $2.98 only $3.98 only $4.98 only $5.98 only $6.98 FITTING YÂ¥ BARCAINS ' The members of the congregation nf Lutheran church held & social eveâ€" ining at the nitâ€"Rite hall Friday night. There was an exceptionally large atâ€" -!mndcnra and the evening was spent in games and amusements, which were followed by the serving of a : fine tunch. The case of Samuel Rinder vs. W.] t F Kress which has been of interest to many Préston citizens, was dispor] y od of at Kitchener thfs weeks, Mr.] 1 iBnder claimed $1,000 wages. Ho war allowed $460, from which there is de a; «ducted the sum of $1658 award»] in a rmlt;v claim, Both partice will hive .M to pay the«r ons costs. t The sum of $300 was handed to the Town Treasurer on Thursday by a local citizen who was caught with the "goods" and who had partaken too freely of the same. Chief Wilâ€" won caught the offender of the O, T. A. and brought him before the magisâ€" trate. ‘ For Men and Boys _ .Extra special Stifel‘s biue stripe LOvenM- and Smocks, regular $3.00, SOFâ€". : sâ€"rrereâ€"crareâ€"ssads u+s BB Black Smocks and Overalis, regular $2.75, for ..... ..... ..... .0.. $1.98 Black stripe Smocks and Overalls regular $2.25 for ..... .. ....... $1.609 FOR THE MAN WHO LABORS. And no house values his patronage more highly than Ernst‘s. Boys‘ Heavy School Shoes, sizes 1 to 5, regular $4.00, now ..... .. $2.9t Boys‘ fine Caif Shoes, sizes 1 to 5 very special ..... ..... ...... $3.5C Heavy Work Shoes, with vical soles. regular $4.00, now ..... ..... $2.96 FOR THE BOYS. Youths‘ fine Calf Shoes, sizes 13, sale price ... ....... ..... Dark Tan English Bais., with Neolir soles, reguiar $7.50 now ..... $5.9t Gunmetal Caif, English Bals., with Neolin soles, regular $6.50, now §$4.9t 200 pairs Women‘s fine kid and gun metal shoes, regular $3.50, $4.00 anc §$4.50, saie price ..... ..... ... $1.98 Women‘s and growing girls‘ Kid and Patent Lace and Button Shoes, high and fow heels, regular $5.00, $5.50 $6.00, sale price ..... ... .... $3.9% FOR THE MEN. _ Children‘s and Misses‘ Feit Slippers a big assortment. Values up to $1.25 shle price .:. ::â€"â€".â€"..:.. ..... 69¢ The kind that cold can‘t penetrate the close but pliable knit of Ernst‘s Sweater Coats) Talk about warm, Why they just h you in a frost deâ€" fying embrace. §$2.50 Coat Sweaters only ...... $1.69 $3.00 Coat Sweaters only ...... $1.98 ‘$4.00 Coat Sweaters only ... ... $2.98 §$5.00 Coat Sweaters only ..... $3.98) Boys‘ $4.00 Sweater Coats, only $2.98 Boys‘ $2.75 Sweater Coats, only $1.98 Boys‘ $1.75 Sweater Coats, only .. 98c Women‘s red, brown, grey and black CQoy Slippers, regular $1.35, sale BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERs. MEN‘S SWEATER CoaATs. Good Clothes . Come from ‘ch has been of interest Mrs. Novah Bowman, of Heapeler ton citizens, was disporâ€"] visited her brother, Mr. Ferdinand chener thik weeks. Mr.] Latech last week. ad $1,000 wages. Ho war .. Augudt Jansen called on Mr. from which there is de “u&u.::'h on Sunday, im of $168 award»] in a) . Mrs. Ba:(ny‘ Hammer â€" of . _ Both partion will Wive ..m&.! visited . Mr, Mrs. F. Harâ€" 256 KING, WEST. 11 to $2.95 Mre. Henry Dlrl and daughter visited Mr. and Mra, Franklin Har tal on Sunday. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Shantz are glad to see them back in our village again. Mr. Ben. Shants, will move into the house at present onccupled by Mr. Strickliand which he nought lately. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Strickland of Centreville wil regret to learn that they will shortly leave this vicinity, and take up their residence in Woodstock, Vermont, with their sonâ€"inâ€"law. | Mrs. Herbert Hartel and her childâ€" ren. visited Mrs. Henry Dippel last Don‘t forget the J. R.. Strickland sale on Feb. 19. Mrs. Watts is finishing up her seryâ€" Ing class on Friday afternoon and will go to Ottawa on similar work. We are also informed of the sudden demise of Mrs. J. Lipps on the Hesse Strass Monday morning. Deceased succumbed suddenly only being i) for about half an our. The death of Mrs. H. K. Forler oc curred last Friday after a long iliness and was taken to Waterloo on Tuesâ€" day for interment. The sudden death of Mrs. Koch must be reported, the of whom were laid to rest afternoon in the North Luth Cemetery. The Messrs Jas. Freeborn and C. Fj Ottman attended the Fair and Exâ€" hibition Convention as delegates last Thursday and Friday representing the Wellesley, North Easthope Agriâ€" cultural Society. 4 Three Deaths Mr and Mrs. P. Schmidt spent Sunâ€" day afternoon with the former‘s parâ€" ents in Tavistock. The marriage was solemnized in |the Holy Family Church on Monday forenoon of Miss Lily Otto, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Otto, of this town to Mr. Leslie Wanklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Toblas Wapkiin. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Kicepfer. Miss Emma Dietâ€" rich was bridesmaid and Mr. George Wankiin supported the groom. Afâ€" ter the ceremony the guests to the number of about forty repaired to â€"the new home of the young couple where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. The bride was the recipient _ _Rev. Prof, J. J. Lowe, of the Presâ€" byterian Church, will give an illusâ€" trated lecture on "Benâ€"Hur, a Tale f the Chriat" on Friday evening, Feb. 21st, at 8 pm. at the Evangelical Church, under the auspices of the Young People‘s Alliance. Don‘t miss this instructive and ontarlgnlng le«w ture. 3 Admission 15 and 25 cents; j Mr. J, U. Clemens spent Sunday at his home in Kitchener. | Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Becker, left on Wednesday on a recreation trip to Paim Beach, Florida. ‘They expect to he'_awa)L abou§ six weeks. Mr. Wesley Lennox returned home after visiting a month with friends in Â¥psilant!, Detroit, Sarnia and Stratâ€" ‘ oving wife and mother. She is also wrvived by two sisters and five wrothers, Mrs. Henry Erust, of Chbi ‘ago, Mrs. L. Zoeger, of Toledo, Messrs Alex. and Oscar Merner, of Titchener, Framk of Aurora, I!L. and Tenry and Milton in Kansas. The: ‘uneral took place on Thursday atâ€"| ernoon from her late home to the Evangelical church thence to River aide cemetery, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing â€" relaâ€" ‘ives and friends. i _Mrs. George Cousins, of Avonbank ‘s visiting hber father, Mr. Philip Binkle. Miss Eva Williams, of Kitchener, spent the weekâ€"end with her parents. f the Ladies mid Society of that deâ€" nomination. Being of a kind and *heerful disposition she was greatly beioved by all who knew her and will be missed by a wide circle of friends. She was marri d forty years ago to Mr. Jacob Ernst, merchant of this ‘own, and their union was blessed with two children. A son Walter died ibout eighteen years ago, and she now leaves her husband and one laughter, Mrs. Lafayette Hostettier, af Toronto, to mourp the loss of @ Death of Mre. Jacab Ernat. It was ‘with deep regret that the news was recéived here on Monday that Mrs. Jacob Erast had passed away at the Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo hos~ pital. She had gone to the hospital last week to undergo an operation which was successfully performed on Thursday, and she was thought to be on a fair way towards recovery when unforseen complications set in. The late Mrs. Ernst, had been a life long resident of New Hamburg, being a daughter of the late Frederick Mernâ€" er of this town, and reached the nze 83 years, 1 month and 11 days. Sbe was a faithful member of the Evanâ€" gelical Church and a valued member (Contlnnfi) On page seven.) NEWS NOTES GATHERED BY INDUSTRIOPS . _ CORRESPONDENTS IN COUNTY AND DiBfRIc Our Busy CENTREVILLE WELLESLEY NEW HAMBURG ieath of Mrs. John 8. reported, the remains laid to rest Monday the North Easthope â€"_Mr. Jdhn tfeidman and brother Rd. of Kitchener spent Sunday at the former‘s home. Mr. Wm. Heldman of Philipsburg spent Sunday with his brother John on Sunday. on ‘Fab.‘ 10h, 4 ton; _ Miss Rmily Schmidt and sister of Kitchener spent a fow days at HRaden last week. Botn to Mr. and Mrs. E. Rittinger Mr. find Mrs. Perlus Shantz of Tor onto visited the former‘s mother on Baturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Milier and child of Waterloo spent. Bunday with his parents and relatives, Misa _ Clara Weller of Benforth visited her moth er for a few days. Mr. Rd. Flanana, ahortly â€" returned sotdier of France visited his â€" grand mother and sant, Mrs. and Misa Gabâ€" Cressman and will move to Raden. . Mrs. W. C. Brueckner and daugh ter Beatrice, spent Monday at Kitch ener. _ The amount to be forwarded to the Salvation Army Fund is alightly over Forty Dollars. kocal and Personal. Miss Lily Ratz of Kitchener apent SBunday at her home here. Mr. Wm. BSlegner, C.E., of the G.T. R. of Stratford was on business on Monday here in Baden. Mr. Henry Rueffer of Petershurg bought the property of Mr. _ Simon Cressman and will move to Radan {â€"The operaâ€"lalt was crowded Friday evening for the concert in aid of Salâ€" vation Army Fund. Mr. E. C. Macâ€" Clelland was the capable _ chairman and & very entertaining programme was carried out. The orchestra conâ€" tributed excellent musical selections, the audience singing with them "O Canada" and "God Save the _ King." St. Paul‘s Male Quartette of Stratford were encored many times, their renâ€" dering of quartette numbers being of first class merit as well as the solos tby Mr. Walter Walkér and Mr. Geo. Waters, the latter ainging Harry Lau der songs. Mr. R. Gribble rendered a very pleasing violin _ soio. The boy# drill, "ten little nigger boys‘ was amusing with their singing and motions. lincle _ Hiram‘s cold by Mrs. James S‘undfrs. Joe. Weller and Wilfrid Schneller and the Miss | es Nora Kuntz, Elsie Schneller, Mary Kemaghan and Eleie Kuntz brought| many hearty laughs to the audience. The drill by six young ladies in Valâ€" entine costume was very pretty and graceful by the Misses L. Barber, K. Schneller, B. Livingstone, F. Schnel ‘lur. A. Kuntz and G. Fowler. A tabâ€" leau "Morning, Noon and Night" was given by Misses Hattle Russel, Ejen Kuntz and Frieda Schneller. A humâ€" Orous reading was _ given _ by Miss Vera Eidt in her usual happy manner and a plano duet by the Misses Kuntz and Schneller. The chairman called to the plalform Sapper Ed Flanans who had just returned from France, also Messra. N. Steinman and H, ©C. Sch!m, and the latter in a neat spee opre-amed the returned | hero with $10.00 in gold on behall _ of the citizens of Baden. Successful Consert. game was fast and clean only two players were penalized during play which wound up by & 3â€"3 score. Our boys certainly deserve credit for the good game they put up, not yet hayâ€" Ing had ice to practise on. _ The goal man Wesley Koch and the right wing Elvin Koch were the star playâ€" ers, while Messrs. I. Norman and A. Kehiâ€" were the shining stars for Elâ€" mira. ‘The teams were lined up as follows : ‘ Eimira f‘onuw(o] N. G. Ruppael .. Goal .. Wes. Koch Irvir Norman .. r. def. ..Arth. Holle A. B. Keb) .. .!. def. .. .R. Snider H Hedrich .... centre ....G. Holle H. Frey ....r. wing .... KlL Koch C. Detweller .. 1. wing ..Rarl Koch J. Frey .. (...subs. .... ..H Knort Refereeâ€"A. Sieling. Student Geelhaar of the Waterioo Beminary, who could not fill an opâ€" pointment made; to preach herle a few weeks ago, will preach in the Luth. Church next Sunday afterapon On Tuesday evening next, Fébruâ€" ary 25th, the Missionary Society of the Waterloo Seminary, will conduct a Missionary Service Jn the Luth. Church here, when both English and German addresses wil)l be delivered by different members of this Bociety, the speskers have not ben named as yet. Everybody is welcome to atâ€" tend the service, Closely Contested Game. Our Hockey Team has at last made its debut in the hockey world, when on Tuesday evening last week they motored to Elmirs and played the team of that place in their rink. The 7 _ _" 2C 220008Y evening w at homwlln-*olmawlo from here and surrounding coultry. The evening was spent in various #ames and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Knarr will during the weék move from the farm and take up their new l?m. recently purchased in the village. Church Services 1 Mr. and family on Ford Miss Hilds Lebutski has -th: after spending a holiday at the of her parents in St. Jacobs. * l‘r‘ Jacob ?a-dn:fi has h-.i:ld up for severa d&YI w M m Mr. Isaac . Holle is now sporting a Retiring from Farming W# â€"ooâ€"rmnemmmkmmnpopemecenpemcmume Mias Annie Schreiber of Kite was the guest of friends heve CconEsToGo BADEN. cmech hn sb * meap ces Aibert Knarr© and The market Saturday morning was: the best of the year. There was plenâ€" ty of produce offered for sale nml‘ a large number of purchasers on hand. _ Potatoes and vegetables were quite in evidence. There were large offerings __of _ butter _ _and _ eggs, Tresh ‘meats. Butter sold at 50c per lb. and eggs at 45¢ per dozen. Had Narrow Escape ~Foreman Kohart ~Yondrean of tha cvr barn of the Grand River Railway, narrowly escaped trom serious injury and probably death at the Preston junction Saturday morn ng about 7.30 He was in the act of do‘ng some work in the car bound for Kitch_our, ait was crawling underneath the car to make the repairs when the conductor, who did not know that the car was receiving attention, started it. 1t was | a miracle that Vondreau got out from neveath the car without beinz hurt. The unveiling of the tablet in memâ€" ory of Preston‘s fallen soldiers took place at the Council Chamber last Friday night. . There were a large number in attendance to pay their respects to those which had given their lives for King and country. Mayâ€" or H. J. Schultz acted a chairman and gave a very appreciative address. Mr. Georgé Pattison unveiled the tablet and addressed the meeting. leut. Louls Taylor also spoke. 1 At The Market Mr. Gordon Hallman‘s birthday celebrated by a number of his fri end relatives last week at his ho Unveil Tablet day On Wednesday, February 12th, Mrs. Andrew Koehler was pleasantly l;:- prised by a number of ber _ fellowâ€" members of the _ Lutheran Church, who presenied her with a handsome fruit set on the occasion of her birthâ€" qHC 1 Mr. Lincoin Cassel has sold his farm, stock and implements _ to Mr. Rosenberger. Mrs. (Dr.) Stauffer and Ward have returned to Toronto. burg on Sunday. Mrs. Dan Shultz and Mrs. Willfam Simmons, of Michigan, were visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Haillman and Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Cassel spent Sunday at the home oi Mr. Ephraim Hallman. ‘ M. WEICHEL & SON Limited Waterico and ‘Eimira : THRB BIG HARDWARE STORE Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rosenberger were the guests of Mrs. Sophia Witmer on Bunday, _ Mrs.â€"Jacob Haliman and Mrs. Abe Halilman were tul guests of Mr. and Mrs. Josgigh Cassel on Sunday. ‘ _ _Mr. Lawrence Bingeman, Miss Edâ€" BA Bingeman, Mr. _ Harold Shantz r Miss Olive Shants were visiting ‘r'. and Mrs. Allen Haliman on M1 Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bergey attendâ€" ed the Martinâ€"Mirchell wedding _ in Winterbourne on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Weber and the Misses Grace and Lila _ Weber, _ of Mr. Titus Bingeman last week These w of heavy Gatvanized, . with Gorâ€" rygated" Wh ‘and Wekvy rdound handies, rivetâ€" ted on, made to wear. They sell each at .. $1.35 esc on si dfi 50® 75° and 8pBe Flaring Pdll# are made in four sizes. They have a rim and other‘ atrengthening features. They sell at: 11" Galvanized Flaring Pails at ..... ... ... §0¢ 12" Galvanized Flaring Paills at .,... .,.... 78e 13" Gaivenized Flaring Pails at ..... ... ... 886 141" Galvanized Plaring Pafla at ..... ..... $1.00 These are of specia! hiavy and durable quaiity GalvanizedIron, Corrugated bottom, rivetted handâ€" les and with wringer blocks. 20" diameter Gaiv. Tubs at ..... ... ....... $1.60 23" diameter Galy. Tubs at ..... ..... ..... $2.25 25" diameter Galv. Tubs at ..... ..... .... $2.50 22" Extra Heavy Galv. Tubsaat ..... ...... $2.75 25" Extra Heavy Galy. Tubs, at ..... ...... $3.25 Mr. F. E. McNinch was in Petersâ€" Sb A Spring Sale of Calvanized Tubs, Pails Etc. Anti-Rust m Gah;anl‘zgd" ‘ SE wash Tubs [ ... "°%" "*"® PRESTON Calvanized Bushel Feed Bagkets These are made to give service, not merely to seil and look . at. Will wear an ordinary household for years. Straight Pails in HOUSEKOLD GALVANâ€" 1ZED PAILS. friends home. You will find that our prices are the lowest, so coM us and save yourself time and money. See samples in 0 windows. \ . There are some big Shoe and Rubber Bargains for you at our Kibler Shoe Store, 41 King St., E. You will find a good big assortment of all kinds of Me and Boys‘ CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS at our N Clothing Store, 44 King St. E., which used to be E. K. 8t der‘s Shoe Store...For the balance of this month we.s offering some Big Bargains as we are overstocked and must be reduced. § P Continues for this month and you will lighted with the opportunities aff. : of saving an extra 10 perâ€"cent. on all line Curtain Draperies, etc., not otherwise.redu ed. o rAM Buy Rugs, Linoleums and Floor Oil now. * /. #EA44 COUDIES LIMITED â€" #4% SP EC IAL NOTICE of "WE REPAIR SHOES BY ELECTRIC MACHINERY.*~ 2 Big Stores, 41 and 44 King St. E., < KITCHENER Overcoats, Suits, Underâ€" > wear and Socks f YALUES ALWAYS THE BEST, GALVANIZED CoAL oL or GASOLINE CaANS. These are "Homeâ€"made" and guaranteed to give the utmost of wear. They are made of the best grade of Galvanized Iron. that we can buy, and will iast a life time, 6 Gallon Cans with top and aide 2 Gallon Can@ ... ....... ..... 1 Gallon Crme ... ......2222 002 Bring us your cans or unk‘ Qo'bo filled our high grade Coal Oil at iowest prices. This is a strong Boiler, made of extra heavy Galvanized tron, will not rust and thus injure the clothes, flat bottom, with a good tin cover. Handles are rivetted so they cannot come off. The prigé Galvanized Chicken Founts, "Homeâ€"made,"â€" and made out of heavy Galvanized Iron. Chicken Founts for Water at ..... ....... §1. Chicken Founts for Feed at ..... ....l ... 81. CHICKEN FOUNTS: to give amazon strength. They sell each at 3140 We have a line of Conâ€" tractors‘ Pails that will stand the hardest kind of usage, heavy handiles solâ€" idly riveted on, reinforced Sxtra Big Reductions on all our Bollors ing Merchants and aide rest $1.25 $1.75