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on i umant d eel 7 ‘The Temperance workers of Hespelâ€" er have been taking a "straw vote" on the coming referendum and have . it doped out that probibition will carry «in town by a large majority. Leave for Amherstburg. At a meeting of the Independent Labor party, the joint constitution of the U.F.O. and TLPL. was endorsed. ‘These two organizations will likely nominate candidates for both Provinâ€" cial and Federal elections. A Short Strike _ Mr. Frank ARubsck, who lives in Pinebush, a suburb of Hespoler, got had hflâ€",hw attending . the celebration... _ parked their cars in front of the Commercial Hotel for several hours. The police found the car in front of Walker‘s store. * Platform Endorsed ‘The men who are working on the | Galt and Hespeler road went on strike whigh lasted only two hours, and the! pr R. M. men then returned to work at thel of practice same wages, and to their sorrow theyy is retiring are minus the two hours‘ pay. poor health Predict a Majority busy since ‘The Temperance workers of Hespel | this city Arthur Clark and James McArthur, two Hespeler boys, who recently reâ€" turned from overseas, léeft Monday morning for Amberstburg. Arthur Clark will tAke his final course in telegraphy. James McArthur will alâ€" so accept a position there. Married at Hespeler. of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guenther, Adam street. The contracting parâ€" ties were Miss Mary S. Drummond, of Mount Forest. and Alexander Kerr, of Teeswater. _ The ceremonw yas perâ€" formed by the Rev. W. H. Harvey, of the Methodist church. The brides maid was Miss D. Taylor and the groomsman Mr. Walter Nichols of Teeswater After the ceremony .A delightful lunch was served and the happy couple received the congratulaâ€" tions of their many friends. They left on the evening train on their honeyâ€" moon trip. Going to England. ~A p}‘etly house wedding took place Thursday afternoon at the residence Rev. W. H. Harvey, pastor of the Methodist church, _ Hespeler, leaves this week for England. While there he will attend the World‘s Brotherâ€" hood Conference. Mr. Harvey is one of the outstanding preachers in Canâ€" ada and one of the stroug men in Canadian Methodism toâ€"day. _ Before returning to Caneda he will visit the battlefields of Europe. The joint band concert given at Speed Park by the Waterloo and Prestox} bands was a grand success. One of the largest crowds that has ever attended a concert in the park was present. Accident on Preston Road. An accident of a serious nature took place Saturday morning about 7 o‘clock when a Ford touring car carryâ€" ing seven passengers, all men, came to grief just at the iown limits on the Galt road. The occupants of the car were all injured except one and it is a miracle that some of them were not killed. The car was proceeding toward Preston and its occupants were all men.who ara employed | at the McKenzie Machinery Company‘s works. The car was badly wrecked and by its appearance is only fit for the scrap heap. Apparently the cause of the accident was due to the heavily loaded car, the speed at which it was travelling, and last of alt the condition of the road. The injured men were removed _to their homes in Galt by autos and rigs. May Enter Normal School. The following Preston _ students were successful in passing the Middle School examination for entrance into the Normal School: R. M. Brodie, H. B. Moir, R .R. Oaks, J. T. Pedder (honors}, E. S. Sneyd (honors). At the Market. $ The market Saturday morning was an exceptionally large one and an abundance of produce was offered for sale. Butter sold at 60c lb, eggs 55¢ dozen, potatoes $1.00 per basket. Preston Rink in Finalm The Preston bowlers did not bring home the Lalor Trophy from the Durrville tournament, _ but nevertheâ€" less they demonstrated to the bowlâ€" ers of that vicinity that the Mineral Springs town has some bowlers. Skip P. McGrath and his rink of trundlers fought their way into the finals, but were then defeated by Skip Allen and his rink of vereran bowlers of Hamilton by three shots. Mr. Wo A. Bolduc received a teleâ€" gram Friday morning announcing the safe arrival at Halitax, of his son, Clifford Bolduc and wife. Clifford enâ€" listed with the 28th Battalion at Winâ€" nipeg and has served five years overâ€" Preston bowlers were trimmed by nine shots in a Twin Town League game at Hespeter Wednesday night. Returns to Canada. Dr. Wahe ond friend arrived in| town Thursday evening by auto from | Savanmnab, Florida. _ The trip is over‘ 1500 miles. The doctor will take . back his family now spending several | weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Merkel,| A Long Ride by Auto Abe sorty to learn that she is indis posed. . s o Hamilton St Real Estate Transfers Real estate i~ sure heoming in Presâ€" ton. Within the past ten days sevon expemmive residences in a radius of three blocks west of the Central !! > tel between Lowther and Stâ€" Lawrâ€" ence streets have heen soll. â€" Miss Ella Markle |~" tlis week on a two weeks‘ vicl to Drumbo and points west. .. _ Mr. Ofto J. Homuth left for Torontb where be will take the boat to Roch: PRESTON a at the G WV School. Preston students passing the Middle night. l’n":ll?‘ Brantford, Aug. 24.â€"(Special).â€"Poâ€" iny‘s lice officers Cara and Green yesterday ,‘,k'(,d;mornlng carried out another raid for t for liquor. They visited the house at 17 'ausell""l“'r street, pried up some flooring avily and seized seven bottles of alcohol. was| They also found in the house about lition â€" $3.738. which may be used as.evidence were | against the occupants that they were t by engaged in selling booze. At any rate, * | man, woman, liquor, and money were Ilaken to the police station. will &dqm they hvo“:‘.: from m respons i bi , soon Home and other plaées are hampered by lack of accommodation, and if the children are taken from the baby farins no better place can be found for them. All official record of mumâ€" bers of the chifldren has been lost, and names of paréuts, dates of birth and religions are not obtainable, even‘ in the cases of legitimate infants DR. MacFARLANE IS RETIRING FROM BUSINESS Dr. R. M. Macfarlane, after 10 years of practice as a dentist in this city, is retiring from business owing to poor health. Dr. Macfarlane has been busy since he opened his office in this city and of late. years he has Heen kept almost constantly on duty as a result of his inâ€" creasing practice with the result that he has found it necessary to retire owing to strain. Dr. Macfarlane has sold his prac tice to Dr. R.O. Winn of New Hamâ€" burg who will start to practice in Dr. Macfarlane‘s office on September 2nd In speaking to the Telegraph yesterâ€" day Dr. Macfarlane stated that he would take up some other line of ocâ€" cupation. He stated that he did not know definitely as yet what line he would follow. U. S. TROOPS KILL BANDIT; CAPTURE TWO Marfa, Texas, Aug. 21.â€"One bandit was believed to have been killed and two others made prisoners, since the American troops crossed the Rio Grande Into Mexico Tuesday morning. Neither man was Renteria, the bandit leader. One Mexican was _ killed Tussday when American aviators reâ€" turned their fire when they saw three bandits near the border, one of whom was seen to fall with his horse. Amerâ€" ican troops slept last night on the trails of the bandits after losing them Tuesday in torrential rains. General Pruneda with approximately 250 Carâ€" ranza cavairy troops is cooperating COLLEGE OFFICE IS OPEN DAILY The office of the Euler Business College is open daily until 4.30. The Fall term opens Sept. 2. Many have made arrangements to commence a course with us on that day. . Have you? You owe it to yourself to seâ€" cure a thorough business training no matter what line of work you intend to follow. 'l:rophies Disappear. Silver. cups and pictures valued at $1,000 have disappeared from the Windsor Armories, according to Proâ€" vincial Officer J. P. Smith. | The missâ€" ing trophies include the McGillivray and Reaume Cups, presented to the 21st Regiment for competition in drill ing and shooting. Liquor Seized, Also $3,738. Thrown from Motor Car A Preston motor party had a narrom escape from death on Wentworth aveâ€" nue hill in Gait on Saturday night when a car, driven by G. Everson, and containing Mr. and Mrs. Spencer and daughter, ¢(f Preston, and Miss M Sutherland, city, traveling at a fast rate, collided with an electric light standard, smashing two wheels and throwing the occupants out on the boulevard. All were bruised, but no bones broken. The car is a complete wreck. Motor cars, musical instruments. clocks, watches and cinematoâ€" graph films pay twoâ€"thirds. Wine not exceeding 30 (degrees proof spirit will pay 60 per cent. of the full rate. and wine excoeding 30 degrees 66 23. Unbottled still wines. 50 per cent. of the full rate of the additional duty will be charged. eater, N. Y.. where he wilt poin his wife who has been in that city for the past ten days. They expect to reâ€" turn bome the early part of next London, Aug. 21.â€"Imperial preâ€" ference goes into effect on Septemâ€" ber 1. The Commissioners of Cnstoms have issued a lst of arâ€" ticles produced in the British Emâ€" pire to which preferential rates are applicable as follows: Tea, cocoa. coffee. chicory, cur rants, dried and preserved fruits. sugar, glucose, molasses. saccharâ€" rine, motor spirits and tobaceo pay fivesixths of the full rate of duty. (On spirita preference will be givâ€" en by means of increasing the dut jes on spirits not produced in the Empire by four shillings per galâ€" lon on perfumed spirits, three shillings four pence a gallon on liquors, and half a crown per galâ€" BRITAIN TRIES OoUT EMPIRE PREFERENCE t children with and in the ma & in: Pssy tor ~ d ‘Bowis ‘of ail ‘kinds. Glass Tunmibiers, heavy, \ Mant« thar aÂ¥d hniure clkan. ab5o treshâ€"off otection of families nnmmmnomrmepmgnmmmrommenmpmpemamememmioccmommmmen who 2'..?:;& &”"‘.“&.‘;’.‘.“'fifi'fifi'fiy Wefl-:h:h“::a: ?:;“: rousing specials for Monarch and Corticella Knitting Woo Thursday and Saturday. Bpecial 25¢, Hamburg Boiling Shoulder Roast | Rolled Romsts | â€" in 2 i* o ai"ctert colort just the woels tor malt 25c¢. lb. 20c. Ib. 22¢. lb, 30c. IDâ€" | wuntable Offerings in Cott Grapelade Jam 25¢ and 50c Corn Flakes 2 packs 25¢ Puffed wheat pack .. 16¢ Rolled oats in packs . 30c Rolled wheat in packs 25¢ Best rice lb ... ...... 15¢ Tapioca 2 Ibs .. ..... 35¢ Barley lb ... ... ... 10c Split beas Ib .... ... . 10¢ en oieet Look over these prices listed here and you will see for yourself that you can save dollars every week . if you make this your shopping place for your groceries, meats, Limburger cheese pk 38¢ Factory cheese lb ... 40c Cream cheese 15c and 25c Colfee I6b ... ... ... 3B6 Molasses tin ... ... 15¢ Black Pailette Silk, extra good black, 35 inch width, for dresses, waists, etc., $2.75 valuefor.,,....,.....4........$1.% Seeded Raisins 16 oz. pks special 15¢ $1.60 NATURAL SHANTUNG $1.15 $235 SILK POPLINS $1.79 Pure Castile Soap, large bar, 20¢ Fancy Mixed Cakes lb . ... Fine even weaves of Japanese manufacâ€" ture, launders perfectly and'wears well, 33 inch width, reg. $1.50, for yard .. .. $115 Will give excelient service for fall wear, all the wanted shades stocked, for dresses, skirts, etc., width 37 inch, worth $2.35 toâ€" day, Sale Prige ..... css saukk +o $179 Sweet Oranges doz. 60c Bananas doz. ...... 40c Lemons dozen .... .. 38¢ Corn syrup 5 ib pails §5c 2 ib ting ... .. ... $06 In bulk per lb ... 10c ..Bring your container. . Water Glass 15c, 20c, 25¢ Fly Swats ... ..... 10¢ Wilson‘s Fly Poison 10c Tanglefoot 3 for .. 10c Sticky Fly Catcher 2 TOF c2s wers suu suac. 56 â€" dates pkge ... .... 25¢ Seedless raigins, pack l2 u22 222. 18e and 22c Dried peaches lb .. .. 2 Dried apricots lb .... 2 Pruneg ID sos. soels> 2 Excelsior or Dromedary yard All Wool Serge, fast dye in copen blue only, width 38 inch, extra good valug, per PILLOW COTTON, SHEETING AND BED SPREADS Circular Pillow Cotton in a nice weight and width 46 inch, 65c value, yard Bleached Cotton Sheetâ€" ing of _ sturdy quality, makes excellent sheets for general use, 80 inch width 95c value for ...... GQ¢ White Crochet Bed Spreads of good weight cotton, nice attractive patâ€" tern, large size, $4.50 regâ€" ular, on sale .. .. @285 Ladies‘ Vests, summer weight, short sleeves, medium size, 35¢ value 25 and 40 watt, all perfect, tested BLANKET SPECIAL Smaller size in grey or white with pink or bine border, $3.50 for . ©9.09 In grey or white Flanâ€" nelette, with pink or bluc borders, $4.25 value for The King St. â€" Phone 8 â€" Waterloo Can Be Stopped to a Great Extent if she Buys Her Groceries Here. | 50c White Wine Vinegar gal. . . We are justly proud of our Meat Market The Little Leaks in the Housewife‘s Purse Bargains in and straight LACO ELECTRIC BULBS Wettlaufers ogn $129 $1.25 49¢ 19 Black Colored Silks Gunn‘s pork and beans, large tin .. ... ..>> 1 Clarks pork and beans, large tinm .... ..... 2 Heinz pork and beans, Overall Aprons Clder vinegar gal. ... 40 Malt vinegar gal. .... 90 Baking powder, large tin â€" iarfie'tnn .ces ... 286 Heinz Tomato soup, tin Clarks soup 2 tins §HR& ... ... ++ c na Derby red, large size Pink, large size .. .. Pink, 4 size ... ...â€" Red Cross, red, !> size Canned tomatoes tin. Black Cat tollet paper 4 rolls ... ... .. .. 268C Salmonâ€"Victor red, large Sun Ammonia, pack 10c Rice, best, Ib ....... 156 Jelly Powderas, pack 10c Castile soap 1 bar .. . 5c Rubber jar rings, dozen ll2 22. 222 .. 5e to 10c Men‘s Farm Boots, in a split leather, will stand a lot of hard wear. sizes 6, 7 and 8, $4.25 value, on $@18 . u2 ll2lt sls $2% Men‘s Box Kip Lace Boots, with toe cap, good value, all sizes, $4.25 for vhemcy Currants per lb ... 3 Figs, Turkish, lb .. 2 Brooms, speciat ... 5 Babbits Cleanser tin Canned Pineapple tin Canned Peaches tin 50c Canned Pumpkin tin 10c $1:95 e woregn y en . l * T eaat. ad Blagok at l22 .. 25¢ $1.95 TO $2.50 VALUES MEN‘S SAILOR STRAW HATS, all styles and sizes Men‘s Straw Hats, in _ all tyles, regular up _ ta $2.00 value, on sale at ... 2. QRe Men‘s Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, natural color, all sizes, special . 7hc Men‘s Waterloo Union made work Shirts, in a black and white stripe, coat style, god quality, sizes 14 to 17, special . $169 In light and dark colored percales, good . qualâ€" ity, sizes 34 to 44, $1.15 value, on sale .. 7Q¢ Women‘s Knitted Drawers, made of fine white _ cotâ€" ton, large size, reg. 75c for 4Q¢ SPECIAL LIKE CUT $1 25¢ 25¢ 15¢ 59c 5c 106 15¢ 10c 5¢ 49¢ _ . 29, Sat. 30, Tues. Sept. 2 and 9 ending Wed. Sept. 3rd BARGAINS â€" 5 DA Crown Jars: Jelly Glasses, 6 oz top, doz. ... ... .... We have a and 20c each. Medium doz. ... . $1.40 Large, doz. ... .. $1.75 Imperial Measure Jars. Smail dozr. ... ... $1.45 Medium, doz. .... $1.50 Large, doz. .. ... $2.00 Perfect Seal Jars. Smail, doz. ... ... $1.40 Medium, doz. .. .. $1.60 Large, doz. .. ... $2.00 Parowax lb pack .... 20¢ A new line in addition to our already large stock. We are stocking quite a large variety, all No. 1 goods, and articles which you require every day. .... .... .... .0.. COFFEE POTS No. 1 Grey Enamelware, sizes 1% qte. to 3 qts., .... ... 70¢ to 95° TEA POTS Sizes 1 quart to 4 quarts, at Have you tried Purina Poultry Feed? Ladies‘ Middy, in plain white trimmed with blue or red collar, long sleeves, also with beit, sizes 36 to 42, $2.50 to $3 for $185. 75° Ladies‘ Middy in plain white, trimmed with blue or red, short sleeves, sizes 36 to 42, $1.50 value for D & A Corsets, in heavy white coutil, lace trimmed with hose supporters, sizâ€" es 19 to 28 ... .. $169 Corset Cover, _ nicely trimmed, all sizes, price Procure your Canning and Preserving Jars and Crocks Now. Smail doz. . Medium doz. Striped Galettas for girls or boys school dresses or blouses, â€" dainty .patterns, darkâ€"colors, 45c per yard, special .. .:. ..... RhC Printed Voiles in light and dark grounds, 35c to 45¢ per yard .... .. Qgc Department Store Men‘s Socks, _ in black, _ brown and white fisle, sizes 10 to 11, on sale.. 5QC We are the only distributzis here GRANITEWARE. nice range of Flower Pots FLOWER POTS. ing Thurs. Aug. 28, Lipped, with wire bail, extra deep, sizes 25 to 14 quarts, prices ... ... Preserving Kettles $1.35 tin 70c to Grey Enamelware WASH BASINS Good depth, well finished, No. 1 quality. White Enamelware 40° t* 60° Printed on good substantial stock and exâ€" tra good values for bed rooms, dining roomk, halls, etc., reg. 15¢ to 18c value, on sale 11c 1,000 ROLLS PRETTY WALL PAPERS, SALE PRICE ROLL 11c. Religr Blinds in a dark grey. perfectly plain, width 37 inch, special ... ... ORe UMBRELLAS, good value. â€" These are men‘s and women‘s styles, heavy rod and framcs$250 Rich kitchen papâ€" er in a grey with fancy border, makes up nice, special per roU ... u.. c 12% Stair Plates on sale per doz. . 45c STONEV/ARE CROCKS Pack about 3 doz. eggs or 8 lbs. of butter to one gallan. Our stock is in for Fall and we can quote you all sizes, !4, /2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 8, 10 and 12 gallon. and .:. :o cse c+r Zinc Rings doz. ..... Lacquered Rings doz Glass tops, doz. ..... Extra good value, strong and will stand a lot of hard wear; blick only, sizes 6 to 10, worth 75c for ...... Ahc _ __ CROCK COVERs Covers to fit all sizes. Fruit Funnels, grey, 3 Boys‘ Jerseys, in~a navy blue, plain color, ages 6 to 15, reguiar 60c, special T5¢c BOYS‘ SCHOOL STOCKINGS 45c. for sâ€"hool wear, ages 6 to 15 years, $2.00 value for Sweater Coats for boys in darg grey and brown, sizes 24 to 32, worth $3.25, on sale ... .. ... QO.AK Boys‘ Bloomers, in dark Tweed, just the cort you want BOYS‘ BLOOMERS at 5¢, 10c, 15¢ 40° t> $1:75 FALL SUITS FOR MEN $26.50 Single breasted 3 button sack coat, made of plain dark grey tweed, sizes 37 to 44, $35.00 value, for Men‘s dark brown Boots English toe, neolin sole, good value, sizes 6 to 10, reg. $7.50 for .. .. Q5.945 Men‘s _ Overalls and Smocks, union made, blue and white stripe or plain black, good quality, sizes 31 to 44, reg. $2.75 value, on sale ... ... â€".. $9.96 to Oatmeal â€" Papers have advanced. We are offering ours at old prices, brown, greys, etc., special Brass Curtain Rods 20c value for j5c $5¢ ;..u.-- i“ a++ .-‘... :: fi mm".. " <£ â€" e c Hodks doz. .. 15¢ Cliothes Drying Clsthes nogks a ‘;m..... a Seven Lilliss flour 24 tbs Ocean flour 24 ib bag $1.50 Agate flour 24 ib bag $1.56 Five Roses flour, 24 ib Including Striped and Piain Flannelettes, Canadian® Striped Flannelettes, heavy quality, evenly napped, width . 34 to 36 incehs, and is obtainable in, pink, fawn, biue and / grey striped, regularly 40c to 50c per yard, .... .... QKe . Notable Offerings in Cottons: White Saxony Fiannet ettes, in a heavy weight, mill ends 1 to 10 yards, reg. 35c to 45¢ yard, for In a printed percale, light and dark colors, good quality, ages 6 to 14 years, reg. $2.00 to $2.50, special .... 3179 Girls‘ Dresses, in a neat style, with belt, good qualâ€" ity percale, light and dark colors, ages 2 to 6, $1.50 value ... om. 22. ... Ggc Little Gents School Boots, in a box kip, will give excellent wear, sizes 8 to 10%,, $3.50 value, for ... 22. 2.. .. QO9.50 In a ribbed, wiltl give excellent wear, bl_.:\ck, brown or write, ages 5 to 16 years, regular 35¢ to 50c pair .... PQG â€"â€" $2650 Boys‘ School Blouses, in light colors with dark stripes, ages 6 to 16 years price ... .ls s.l.us. Oge Men‘s Sweater Coats, in a fancy knit, all wool and different colors to choose from, sizes 36 to 42, speâ€" cial .22 222 2220 .. Q7.06 iob qare ALilab oi bim BOYS‘ AND CIRLS‘ SCHOOL STOCKINGS Cirls‘ School Dresses BOYS‘ SUITS, EXTRA VALUE $9.85 In brown and _ grey tweeds, nicely made with belt and buckle, bloomers to match, 2 piece, sizes 26 to 35, worth $12.50, on §ale c« isz «css is $985 Boys‘ School Boot, in a chrome grain, black or tam, solid leather, sizes 1 to 5, $5.50 value .. ©32.965 Youths‘ Overalls _ and Smocks, in black _ and white stripe, made well, union make, sizes 28 to 34, $2.65 value for Q90() For the Fall Rains â€"â€" $2.50 $139 $795 Yid and Cooler Evenings Graham flour $ tbe Strawberry jam ib Raspberry jam ib . Apple butter Jb .. .. Peanut butter ib . ~These shoes ~are made on a good looking well fitting last to ensure com» fort _ without sacrificing style, similar to cut, with sport heel, in vici kid, sizes 2%, to 7, regular Women‘s Canvas . Busâ€" kins, with leather sole, sizes 3 to 8, black only, on sale ... 02. .. ..... Oge FACTORY COTTON 17e. Factory Cotton, in a nice clean cotton, free frem specks, nice width, reg. worth 25c yd. .. 1": SHOE BARGAIN Women‘s sizes 24 to 7, in black, white and brown, 40 pair in lot, $2.50 to %.50 for .. ... .. $100 Girls‘ Chocolate high top Lace Boots, plain toe, latest style, in a vici kid, sizes 11 to 2, regular $4.50, special ... :.« +« $3.75 Women‘s Brown Fall , Boots $4.98 Girls‘ Middies, in plain white, â€" also with colored collar, _ short and < long sleeves, ages 6 to 14 years at Men‘s Tweed Raincoats as a fall slipover, style single breasted with conâ€" vertible collars, slash poe-' kets and with belt. The shades are grey, browns and greenish tweeds, sizâ€" es 36 to 42, special CLEARANCE OF COTâ€" TON HOSE AT 25¢ 200 dozen pairs of Woâ€" men‘s Cotton plain knit Hose, black and white only, sizes 8!/, to 10, spe cial per pair .. .... 25e Men‘t Parametta â€" Rainâ€" coats, made to withstand a downpour, single breastâ€" ed, motor style, all seams are sewn and cemented and taped, all sizes, price Women‘s Night Gowns of soft white cotton, they are slip over style, round yoke, sizes 56 to 60, extra EpECIAI :.; â€"sols . $119 Women‘s _ Silk Ankle Hose, with liâ€"le top, deep garter welt, seamless with spliced heel and toe, colâ€" ors black and white, 45¢ pair, 3 pair for .. $1,w e en e oo e l Children‘s â€" Waists in white coutil, ages 4 to $200 ‘ . â€"â€" $139 $1650 $1150 $100