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46 East King St., iA x4 a YOL. 39, NO. 20 ' ,' i J @â€" "WABRE THE _ | p~cmâ€"wswecessecmcnsniementntnkddnntmicame ERNST‘S +3# [atest District Boys‘ Fine Box Kip Lace Shoes, made on the new popular square toe last, sizes 1 to 5%4. Special Saturâ€" CAÂ¥ . > se ie en raea‘s $ , 3.48 Sizes 11 to 13. Special Saturday 202200000000000 $2°35 Sizes 11 to 13. Special Saturday ..........2.2.. $2‘35 Boys‘ all solid Leather Shoes, fabrics for â€"school wear, black â€"or brown, sizes 1 to 514. Special to clear, Saturday at ...... Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Consterdine and daughter Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles â€" Cunningham‘ and _ Miss Pertha Langstone of Toronto spent the week erd at the home of Mrs. Henry Struth. Mr. John Struth of near New Hamâ€" burg, Mr. Arthur Consterdine <of near Ratho spent Sunday at the former‘s home here. re® i a Boys‘ Raincoats $6.95 Just the thing for Spring and School wear, dark mixtures, all around belt style, 6 to 15 year sizes. Extra quality Blue Serge Sints with two pair of ‘bloomers, belted Norfolk style, well tailored and finâ€" ished. Exceptional value at this price. > Boss Cars 50¢ !* $1,25 Spring Caps, taflm-y Tweeds and Novelty weaves, in new colorings. Our showing of Boys‘ Spring Suits, represents the best Ganadian ieanufacturers‘ productions, are well made from the best wearing fabrics obtainable and reinforced where the greatest strain comes; the extra trousers assure longer wear. items of Interest $7.45, $9.175, $14.50 Good, Less Expeénsive Suits for $12.90, $18 and $22 We are showing.many goodâ€"looking, serviceable suits at these pricesâ€"a good range of serviceable fabrics and colorings â€"All good materials. This Spring‘s New Top Coats, belted and loose fitting styles. Ex: cellent mateials. Such colors as Oxfords, Tan, Green, etc. A splendid assortment of satisfying coats at A.gd there‘s an advantage too in knowing when to buy right clothes at the right price. That accounts for bur having the repeated patronage of so many critical buyers. Men who have had ample proof that our prices are moderate and &r\mato'ruu..ctyln. workmanship, afford lasting satisfaction. + # One and Two Trouser Suits at __ No longer do men wait until Sunday to dress up in these days of business competition the men who wear loooking clothes possess the advantage. Blue Serge Suits The Necessity of Being Well Dressed u WATERLOO CHRONICLE conuA:ome:: BOYS‘ SPRING SUITS with Extra Bloomers 8 P ECIALS Children‘s Wash Suits in several styles. Reg. up to $1.25. Special ................... Men‘s Lisle Sox in brown, grey and black. Reg. 1 piece Table Linen, 68 in. wide. Reg. $1.50. ¢ Special :. .: .02 .2ua05s is cnauair rvan‘s White Hand Towels with red border. Reg. 25¢ each. Special ... 1>..in.ssicrsaiakes raaws 2!0:'35(. Ladies‘ Brown Lisle Hose, Reg. 85c. Special Long Silk Gloves in Black only, Reg. $1.25. Specinl. ;:2 suws suuw sams ce n ave n e die s 9e P 1 piece Linen Toweling, Reg. 25¢c. Special Ladies‘ Silk Hose in all the new shades and Black and White ........22..22222.. 79c to$150 Ladies‘ Brassieres Cotton Bed Sheets, 72x90, made of good quality sheeting. Reg. $1.75 each. Special Watepioo Boys‘ Shoes R. Newman & Co. is More Appreciated Every Day $241 $28 .$32 $38 BADEN Friday and Saturday Satisfying Topcoats Formerly A. Bechtel Store $12.50 Oxfords that are smart and trim in appearance, in Brown and Black Calf Leather, all with rubber heels. Mr, 1. G. Trask, manager of the Niagara Falls branch of the Dominâ€" ion Bank, was renewing old acâ€" quaintances in town on Monday. It has been over two years since Mr. Trask left Baden and his many friends were very glad to see him again. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. O. Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. David B. Roth spent Sunday at the home of David R. Boshart on Sunday. Messrs. Bertic and were business visitors on Saturday.‘ You‘ll find here a tremendous range of styles. Good style is very important. Good fit is necessary. We are particular about both; we fit your feet properly. Men‘s Brown or Black Oxfords the new toe with welt soles, an ex tremely dressy shoe, priced low. Children‘s Patent Leather or Kid and Smoked Elk, sizes 5 on css $1.05 Infant‘s Patent Leather or Kid Gneâ€"Strap Pumps, sizes $ $ 19 B o us snrumnav in iaaes 1°25 Men‘s Tan Oxfords, rubber heeis, a good style and quality, at a low price. Misses‘ and Children‘s ~ Footwear Misses‘ Patent Leather Oxfords, sizes 11 to 2 ............ y $2.95 Children‘s Patent Leather, Oneâ€" Strap Pumps, sizes 8 to $ Men‘s Low Shoes A" §4.95 A" $5.95 *" $6.95 * $1.19 $1.29 Tillie Forler in Kitchener 69¢ 69¢ 39¢ 79c 20c 19¢ The following evening (Friday) the McGeaghs had another surprise awaiting them when the teachers and scholars of the Public School came in on a surprise and spent the evening with them. A jolly time was spent in games etc. During the evening they were presented with a handsome kodak from the scholars and teachers all of whom very much regret to see them leave our midst. A very pleasant surprise was given Mrs. McGeagh and family last Thursday ‘evening prior to their leaving our midst to live in Kitchâ€" ener. The evening was very pleasâ€" antly spent in social chat and beâ€" fore leaving Mrs. McGeagh was preâ€" sented with a very handsome sum of money. A Mr. and Mrs. Norman Koehier and Mr .and MrS. Astor Koehler paid a visit on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berg in Philipsburg. â€" Mr. Peter Schmidt of Doering‘s Corner was a business visitor in the burg last Wednesday. of the largest held here for some some time. Services were conducted by Rev. Howard Siavanus and Manâ€" assah Hallman. On the same afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Menno Bowman was held at Kitchener and burial took place at the local cemetery. * Mrs. Bowman used to be a resident of this place some years ago having owned the farm now ownéd by Mr. Elias Shantz. Mr. Aaron Martin of Buffalo, N.Y., spent the week end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Lioyd Martin of Kitchener also Sundayed at their home here. Born on Friday, May 8th to Mr and Mrs. Irvin Shantz. a son. The many friends of Mrs, Mcâ€" Geagh and family are very sorry to see her leave our village and wish her every success in her new home. News Notes Mr. and Mrs. John Dorscht of EXbsville visited with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Dorscht Sunday. Pleasantly Surprised Mr. Henry Z. Wagner of Detroit holidayed and visitéd old friends of twenty years ago during his soâ€" journ with his brothers here at preâ€" sent. The Wilmot Township counciliors and reoves made a tour of the rural roads here on one day last week. Now that the roads Mave. improved through the new system we are cerâ€" tainly glad to see them driving over them. ul oiith ioh The sad death took place last week of Mrs. Mary Ann Shants, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Shahtz after a short illness of a few weeks‘ duration. ‘ Mr. Ellis McLaughlin, of Acton, who has been successful in striking strong flows of water for every well drilled so far in this district is at present driling on the David Wagner property. Water was struck at thir 90 ft. level but the well will be drilled still deeper for a better flow. ly returned from Florida spent some timeâ€"at the home of her sister with Rev. and Mrs. Newbery. Miss Laura Bell Turil of the Genâ€" eral hospital, Hamilton, spent a day at her home here last week with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. Will Krick and Mrs. Joseph Moyer of Hamilton and Miss Olive Krick of. Smithville were guests at Pleasant View on Sun day. The funeral which was held last Monday afternoon May 4th was one While motoring Joseph E. Llchtli was unfortunate to have his car turn turtle on Saturday noon here. Mr., Lichti was in the act of moving the , remains of his articles to his new | home in Cassel when his Ford tourâ€". ing car with a big load turned upâ€" side down into the ditch. That he didn‘t get badly hurt is almost mirâ€" aculous and was due to the fact that the big load rested on the ground taking the weight off the car, leayâ€" ing him free to extract himself, Accidents Will Happen Rarly seeding was the order in this district this spring but the Crops have been rather slow and waliting for warm sunshine to help Mr. and Mrs. Newbery and daughâ€" ter Mary and Miss Burgess took a motor trip to Tilsonburg last week. Miss Burgess who has just recentâ€" Funeral Largely Attended Personals BERLETS CORNER BLOOMINGDALE 1 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stricker and |two daughters of Moorefield visited jat Mrs. R. Foster on Saturday. , ‘The Women‘s Institute held their annual meeting on Tuesday evening, May 5th, at the home of Mrs. Harâ€" riet Beggs. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. W. J. Colâ€" lins; 1st vice pres., Miss D. McKay: 2nd vice pres., Mrs. F. W. Hill; sec. treas., Miss M. Schnurr; pianist, Miss D. McKay. The past year‘s ‘hnslneu was satisfactorily review ;ed. Financial reports showed a nice | balance on hand. | Mr. James Ertel and Mr. Plant of Detroit spent a few days in town last week. Mr. Rrtel spent the carly , years of his life in our town and was |heartily welcomed by his old schooi ‘mates after an absence of 35 years. Miss Jean Beggs left for Komoka where she is conducting a shor! course in sewing. Miss Margaret Rennie of Kitchenâ€" er visited over Sunday at the home of her mother. (Too late for last week) Fiotel Business Changes Hands. Mr. Philip Kruetzwieser sold his hotel to Mr. Zimmerman of New Germany who will take possessior shortly. Mr. Kreutzwieser will move back on his farm east.of the vilage. Successful Play. The play "Aunt Jerucha‘s Quilting Party," given by the young people of the Union Church on Tuesday evening was a grand success. Personals. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Runstetler and daughter Marion spent Sunday with Mr. and Ms. J. Runstetler. â€" Miss Irene Runstetler of Kitchener is visiting with friends here. * Miss Mary Schluetter returned home after spending some weeks in Kitchener. Mrs. Manser spent Sunday at Lis to wel. Mr. Clem. Friedmann of Roches ter is spending a couple of weeks with his brother here. Mr. Joe Stever of Linwood moved onto the farm recently vacated by Mr. Aaron Bender. A number of Nke'. young people here spent an enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. Chris. Gerber: of Linwood. « Mr. Chas. Coote suffered a stroke while at dinner on Sunday, his right side being deprived of power. Rev. Fr. McCardle of St tine spent a day with his here. Rev. and Mrs. Geo.Hammond and son of Comber called on friends here on Sunday. Communion of the Lord‘s Supper will be oberved in Boyd Church n Sunday May 17. Preparatory Sgrf vice will be held Friday May 15 when the Rev. Crozier of Tavlstocl'i will conduct service. Miss Nell Hayes of Detroit spent a few days with her sister, Miss C. Hayes. Born: . On May 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Simon Friedmann, a son (Donald Simon). Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Coote and Mr McLaughlin of Listowel were visit ors with James Coote last Tuesday. Miss Mary Birmingham is spend ing some time in Stratford. On May 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. An thony Runstetler, a daughter, On May 7th, to Mr. and Mra Weldon Poomer, a son. Elect Officers. Mr. and Mn.\'l‘hol. Playtord ited friends in Waterloo and mira last week. ’ Mothers‘ Day was observed in Union 8. S. in the morning and also at the evening service on Sunday, May 10th. * Mr. McLoughry of Galt delivered the chicks to the pupils of our school last week. Mr. Wm. MundeH | visited his daughter Mrs. Omer Hastings at North Mornington a few days last week. Rev. Rembe of Hamilton conâ€" ducted the services in the Lutheran Mr. ang Mrs. A; E. ~Shants ot Alma and Messrs. Hunter Coate and Ed. Byrons of Dorking visited Mr. Jimes Coote on Sunday who recentâ€" ly underwent an operation. Mrs. John Birmingham rommd,; last week after spendingâ€"someâ€"time with friends in Stratford. J Miss Mercella Gretz and Miss Minetta Weber spent the week end with Miss Helen Lenbard. Mr. Pem Hosea is moving into Mr Leander Meyer‘s house this week. LINWOOD ict News m J‘ustv A Augusâ€" parents vis | Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berdux are all amiles these days, a bright baby !gm having arrived at their home. : We regret to chronicle the sad death of one of our well known citizens in the person of Mr.’Berf Millard, who passed away at his home last Friday morning in his fortyâ€"sixth year after an illness of a few years. He leaves to mourn his loss a sorrowing wife and two sons, both at home, an aged father. one brother and one sister. The funeral on Sunday afternoon was largely attended, there being abou‘ one hundred autos in the funeral cortege. A short service was conâ€" ducted at the home after which inâ€" terment was made in the Winterâ€" hourne Presbyterian cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bartlett. R ‘Mr. George Morrell of Harriston spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. W. J. Letson. Mothers‘ Day was observed on Sunday _ in â€" the â€" Congregational church here. Dr. E. Heist of Kitchâ€" ener gave a talk to the children in Sunday School. The children gave a couple of appropriate songs, one of the main features of the church serâ€" vice was the Mothers‘ and Fathers‘ Ohoir. Mr. and Mrs. G. Haffner enterâ€" tained a number of young people to a social evening last Friday evening at their home. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved ones in their.time of sorrow. Mothers‘ Sunday in church here Mr. Conrad Berg had the migforâ€" tune to break a heel bone through a fall in the barn but under the care of Dr. Anderson of New Hamâ€" burg is doing nicely. Vistors in the village over Sunâ€" day were: Mr. and Mrs. Astor Koehâ€" ler and Mr. ard Mrs. Norman Koehâ€" ler and families of Berlet‘s Corner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry PBerg. Mr. Fred Adsett of Fergus spent Sunday at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Langâ€" don. Miss Blanche Millard of Kitchener spent Sunday at her home here. Locals and Personals Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berg of Unionville and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wegahrt of Docring‘s Corner visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Weyfahrt. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rerg of Kitchâ€" ener, Mrs. Peter Berg of Breslau and Mrs. and Mrs. R. Heldman and children of Oak Groge were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Berg. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hardy and Mrs. Wm. Mann of Guelph spent the week ond with their father, â€"Mr. Andrew B*own. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ariss and famâ€" ily of Kitchener spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Millard. Items of Interest John Hoffman of Wellesley called on friends in the village on Sunday evening. the past two years. Deceased had lived in this community all his life. He leaves to mourn his loss his bereaved wife, two sons, Herbert and John, an aged father, one sister, Tillie, and one brother, Stanley, both at home. ‘The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at two o‘clock to the Presbyterian cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Bartlett conducted the serâ€" vices. The pall bearers were John Millard, Ben Millard, Waiter Vletch.‘ John Daly, all of Winterbourne, John Mahood of Elmira amd John Durrnnt' of Guelp#. Much sympathy is ex-‘ tended to the family in this thelr‘ hour of sore bereavement. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoerle of Wilbe and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ruby of Baden spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hoerle. Mr. Wm. Heipel is improving the alpgearance of This (house wwith a coat of paint. Mrs. McKay of Eimira spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Burnett. Mr. Val Berdux, Miss Anna May Berdux and Miss Schmidt of Waterâ€" loo called on Mr. and Mrs. George Berdux on Sunday evening. g Death of Bert Millard. Death has again entered this comâ€" munity and claimed one of out most highly respected residents in the person of Mr. Bert Millard, who passed away last Friday morning, May 8th, the age of 46 years. Deâ€" ceased had been in poor health for WEST MONTROSE. * WINTERBOURNE PHILIPSBURG. _||_ WEDNESDAY | Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Huehn and baby boy spent over Sunday at the home of Mrs. Huehn‘s parents near Erussels. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kuntz. Bridgeport were visiting friends our village on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Bbel and family motored to Tavistock Sunday where they spent the day with the former‘s sister, Mrs. Foerster and family. Quite a number of our farmers have lately disposed of their feed: ing cattle and‘ with weekly shipâ€" ments going out many stables have been cleaned out at prices not quite up to the expectations of the ownâ€" Mrs. Henry D. Dahmer and daugh ter, Mrs. Melvin C. Stroh, were visitâ€" ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Dahmer in New Hamburg, the latter of whom is confined to bed quite ill. Mr. Nelson Shelley of Toronto and Miss Luella Shelley of Kitchener spent‘ over ‘Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shelley. Mr. Ed. Huras motored to Stratâ€" ford on Friday. He was accomâ€" panied by his mother, who left for her home in the Classic City after spending a fortnight at the home of the former in this section. Mr. Oliver Scheifele spent Sunâ€" day with his family at home after being engaged supervising the work in connection with his contracts along the St. Lawrence River near the city of Montreal and along the Ottawa river close to that city. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Huehn and son were Sunday visitors at the Huehn home in Heidelberg. Miss Marie Kienzle left the fore part of the week for Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Byron A. Letson spent Thursday in Kitchener on business. Local News Notes. «snpari uo > Bs s )B ts 00A DISTRIBUTORS OF The local club of the U.F.O. wil Well Kept Lawns is an eloquent testimony ~__of the pride you take in your Home. ® The New Woodyatt Lawn Mower is the World‘s Best. â€" "The Big Hardware Store" Phone 215 WATERLOO, ONT. (KITCHENER‘S PROFITâ€"SHARING STORE) Daisy Mower, 14"x3 Blade at .............. Daisy Mower, 16"x3 Blade at ............ Star Mower, 14"x4 Blade at ..........0.... Star Mower, 16"x4 Blade at ............... Woodyatt Mower, 1$"x 4 Blade at ......... Woodyatt Mower, 18"x4 Blade .......,.... Empress B. Bearing Mower, 18"x5 Blade at lvoqwmmlayunuw,-ufl.h weeks when another hoflday occurs, this and all Kitchener stores will be closed at noon in order to give salespeople the benefit of a Summer afternoon holiday. Please plan your shopping to avoid coming "to town Wednesday afternoons. A CLEARING OF CHILDREN‘3 COATs aAT “.fl to interest the thrifty. Values up to $11.50, in velours and striped materials. M. WEICHEL & SON, LIMITED Lawn Mowers conNEsTOGo Members of The Associated Department Stores of Canada YALE Agoig» aghitnel of in Mr. Harry Fiddler left on Monday for Kitchener where he has obtainâ€" ed a position. Harry had been lookâ€" ing after J. W. Schweitzer‘s busiâ€" ness during his stay in Florida. Rev. C. W. Backus of Paris formâ€" erly of New Dundee, assisted by the pastor Rev. Hallman is holding reâ€" vival meetings in the United Brethâ€" ern church this week and next week. Rev. Backus preached last Sunday evening. Meetings begin 7.45 p.m., all are invited. Mr. and Mrs. Devitt of Muskoka motored here last Friday to visit his brother E. J. Devitt and other relatives. The funeral of the late Miss Beckel was largely attended. She was buried in the Mennonite cemâ€" etery. The grain figlds and gardens are vicely prepared for warm â€"weather and rain. For Aches and Pains Ust Minard‘s Liniment Mr. Henry Holle has paid repeated business visits to Elmira within‘ the past week. â€" A number from this vicinity atâ€" tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Bergey on Sunday afternoon last. She died at her parents‘ home in Kitchener. Work in lowering the grade of the Township line hill east of the villâ€" age has been commenced. Until now this has been a bad little hill for both motor and horse vehicle traffic which will be improved by cutting the grade several feet. hold their monthly meeting in the Tp. Hall on Saturday evening at 8 o‘clock. A good turnout is requested as a delegation of the St. Agatha Club is expected to be present to jointly discuss with the local club matters of great importance. Items of Interest LOCKS & HARDWARE MANNH E1M $10.00 $12.00 $12.50 $13.50 $14.50 $18.50