The Clinton New Era, 1898-11-04, Page 8November 4, 1898
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
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erLIBERAL MEaTINo, -A meeting of
91,CW the Liberals of town will he held in the
Council Chamber on Wednesday even- i
ing next, Nov. 9t h, to appoint delegates
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4,. 1898 for the Liberal Convention to be held
at Dungannon, Friday, Nov. 111h,
when candidates for both the Local
and Dominion House will he selected.
A full attendance of all those in sym-
pathy with Liberal principles is desired.
PAY FOR OUR COUNCIL. - Some of
out town fathers appear to favor the
idea of the council of 1899 receiving re-
muneration for their services,and some
of thein have expressed their views en
this matter. We do not know if this
would rneet the approval of the rate-
payers in general, although it would
have a tendency to get good men as as-
pirants for the board. This is some-
thing that is dune in, cities and large
towns, but none of the small towns af-
ford the luxury of a paid council. -
Wingham Times. [Will some one tell
us why councillors in towns should not
be paid the same as councillors in the
townships?I
COLLISION -On Wednesday evening,
while Wm. Tiplady, accompanied by
hie wife and daughter, were coming to
church in the buggy, some one guing
in the opposite direction, and driving
furiously, ran into them. Mr Tiplady
had turned nut and was almost thrown
into the ditch, but the other seemingly
did not turn out at all. Mrs Tiplady
was thrpwn out and fell between the
buggies, but was fortunate in not being
seriously hurt. Mrs Tiplady's buggy
was broken, while the shafts and box
of the other were broken. The party
who caused the accident was unknown,
and refused to disclose his identity,
further than to say he lived on the
London road, which might or might
not be the case.
gown aarixro.
WATER SUPPLY. -Recently S.J. An-
drewsexcayated a large pond in a field
north of his mill, whereby to supply
the latter with water. It is simply sur-
face water, and since the recent rains
has accumulated an abundant supply.
fie is putting in f inch iron pipe to con-
yey the water to the mill.
CHANGED HANDS.-A.Kirkby, late of
Teeswater, has bought out the bakery
of R. Biake,and took possession on Mon-
. day. He is a young man, thoroughly
experienced its this business, and looks
for a share of trade. His Teeswater
t, business associates give him the very
t highest reputation for business probity
,and ability.
A MINISTER WEDS. - A few days
(lays since the Rev. Mr Pocock, late
pastor of the Baptist church here, was
,, Married at Hamilton to Miss E. L.
Bougard. They spent a few days here
last week, the guest of Mr I. Prout,
and then proceeded to Wingham,
where Mr Pocock's home is. Ile has
no station at present, but is temporar-
;ily employed at Hamilton, where he
May yet locate.
' TRIFLEs.- Hallowe'en last Monday.
Council meeting next Monday evening.
The roads are now in poor condition. -
Stoves are going up with a rush now.
Indian summer weather is now being
experienced.. The harvesters who went
tothe Northwest a couple of months
ago, are returning home again. The
Gooier weather which has prevailed of
:lete has a stimulating effect• on the frill
'trade of the a .uatry. A uian close not
-feel as strongly disposed now as he did
z ` a couple of months ago, to kick the bed'
$>^ clothes off.
a F HOUSE OF REFUGE.- A new inmate
was received into the house last week
in the person of Patrick O'Connor, for
forty years a resident of Ashfield, and
well-to-do before reverses overtook
film, . . The Salvation Army conduct-
ed religious services Sunday last.
The broad contract having expired
ireeh tenders were asked for on Satur-
day; and Mr Kirkby, the new propriet-
'' - or of the Crown bakery, was successful
In getting the work of supplying this
article for the next three months. The
House requires abouteight ton sof bread
a year.
GONE TO LONDON. - For several
"weeks a bright little colored boy about
10 years of age has been knocking
around town,doing odd chores and liv-
tir` ing and sleeping wherever he could.
He was an orphan, and having no bad
traits, became a favorite with many
persons, but there being none of his
E4 own color in town it was thought he
would feel more at home if he were
'where he could have playmates of his
Own nationality, so D. Uantelon took
;...:him to London with him one day last
week and put him in the care of per -
60/3s in that place.
Tin HAY BUSINESS. - Messrs W.
'''-CGtidmore, Kippen, and John Denholm,
Blyth, were callers at the NEW ERA of-
;, lice last week, and both were "down in
the mouth" over the depression of the
;•. hay market. Both are extensive ex-
porters in hay, and they were unanim-
ous in saying that the Hast season had
been anything but a profitable one to
them -as to every hay dealer. Mr Cud -
more said he had lost over $1000, be-
sides his labor, during the season; he
said that hay bought during the season
of^1:'!8 would not stand the buyer $4
.aper ton, though much of it was bought
ct prices beyond that.
ALIVE AND WELL. -A report gained
-currency here on Monday that James
Howe had been drowned with the
-crew of the steamer Doty in a gale on
"Lake Michigan. The report was based
on the fact that among the list of those
lost '.with this steamer occurred the
name of "J. Howe, fireman ," and it so
happened that he was known to be
engaged on a boat on the upper lakes.
When last heard from he had been
running in the neighborhood of Wabi-
goon, and a telegram was despatched
to that place on Tuesday asking if he
Avas still there; shortly after an an-
-ewer was received from himself, show-
ing .that he was alive and well, very
•:much to the relief of his family and
friends here.
DEATH OF MISS TOPPING. - The
many friends of Miss Topping, former-
ly a teacher in Clinton Collegiate, will
learn with deep regret of her death,
which occurred at Woodstock, Mon-
day evening. It had been known for
some time that she was suffering wish
tuberculosis, but her buoyancy and
cheerfulness were such that until
quite recently the end was not expect-
ed so soon. It is only a year since Miss
Topping gave up her position as teach-
er in the Clinton Collegiate Institute.
Last winter was spent in the Southern
States, but the milder climate brought
no permanent relief. As a student,
Miss Topping was most zealous, and
she became a successful teacher. She
was an honor graduate of Toronto
University, and was a universal favor-
ite. The pupils of the Collegiate
showed their esteem for tier by con-
tributing some beautiful floral offer-
ings. The bereaved family will have
the deepest sympathy of the entire
community.
NOTES. - Messrs Davis & Rowland
this week put a furnace in the house
of Albert Seeley, Mary St. Ed. Can-
telon, who usually goes to Muskoka
deer hunting, will not go this season;
he says he has captured the finest dear
there is in the province of Ontario.
We understand Geo, F. Oakes has tak-
en a situation in Chicago. Frank
Smith, who has been delivering milk
for ryndall Bros. for several months,
takes a position in the machine room
of the Doherty Organ Factory next
week. Sam Motley, one of the mem-
bers of the central file station. Lon-
don, and a well known Clintonian, is
laid up, having sprained his back. T.
Jackson, sr., is changing the electric
light in his store from the arc to the
incandescent, and is thinking of hav-
ing the light also put into his house.
Levis & Wigginton this week put up a
Brantford windmill for Hanley Can-
telon, of Goderich township. J. F.
Stinson, near Kirkton, has sold his
farm for the sum of $3,150, and intends
to reside in Clinton; he could not come
to a better place. Ed. Hagan, of
Zurich, purchased from Dr. Turnbull,
of Clinton, a very valuable full bred
setter dog; Eph. Butt bought a fine
heavy draught mare from the doctor
this week. Mrs W. Muir and family,
who left town on Monday for London,
carry with them the good will and
esteem of the many friends gained
during their 25 years residence in Clin-
ton. R. J. Clufi is still compelled to
use a crutch in passing from his store
to his dwelling, though• able to walk
around the store without its aid; his
foot is yet very painful. Bob Mennell,
who has been driving a milk delivery
tor the Summerhill Cheese Factory,
got through with the season's work on
Saturday, the factory closing that day.
Ruby, youngest daughter of Dr. Bruce,
has been under the doctor's care for
several days, and it is feared her illness
may develop 'serious complications.
The hydrant extension has beenmtnade
to the corner of the Commercial hotel.
We notice one of our citizens doing a
kind act in cleaning off the mud on
the crossing leading to the churches;
as large numbers of ladies are going
night after night, many will give him
a vote of thanks for his kindness. -
Mrs T. Mcllveen has bought the small
house and lot on the corner of Albert
and Shipley streets, from Mr Robin-
son, of Varna, paying therefor the
sum of $190; she intends to improve it
considerably. Harty Morrish, Albert
St., has been improving his home by
making an addition to it. Mrs Mc-
Vittie, Albert St., is a daughter-in-
law of the late Mrs Simon McVittie,
who died in Hallett a few days since,
and Mrs Reid,Princess St., a daughter.
There were no important cases dis-
posed of at the Division Court en Sat-
urday. Mrs T. O. Cooper, who passed
her 84th birthday yesterday, left with
us a quantity of excellent grapes,
which were picked on the 1st of No-
vember; this is something unusual for
this climate; Mrs Cooper is in good
health, lively as a young maiden, and
our only regret is that her aged part-
ner is so perceptibly in declining health.
C. Rouse, of Lanes recently purchased
one of Webb's Acme Drums, and W.
Taylor & Son have also put one into
their store. Tyndall Bros. have decid-
ed not to deliver milk on Sunday; tills
change should be cordially endorsed
by all their customers. The many
friends of Geo. Swinbank were pleased
to see him out on Sunday, it being the
first time he was able to get out to
church for a number of weeks. Tale-
ing
alo-ing advantage of the fact that Thos.
Mason had moved into town, some one
entered his barn on the Base Line, on
Hallow'en, and stole about 40 bushels
of oats. Thos. McKenzie has the con-
tract for the erection of a large stable
for W. Doherty • Thos. Walker will
build the stone foundation. -Miss R.
Townsend, of town, was a guest at the
wedding of Miss Woodh', Hallett, on
Wednesday. Mr. Whitely, collector
of customs, will feel obliged to the
beYs who took his gate away Tuesday
night it. they will • bring it ; back again;_
pow Nati the boyshtoe had their sport
NEW COMERS. - On Saturday last'
"'John Bell, of Londesboro, bought the
'house on Albert St., belonging to the
Butt estate, at $1211; the bidding start-
ed at $900. and from $1150 to the sell-
ing price,it went up in $5 bids,between
two intending purchasers, the property
ie a sung one, and is not dear at the
.;price. Mr Bell moves into it next week
-- Henry Baker has moved to the
• house he lately bought of Mrs Muir,Al-
bert St., and Thos. Mason moves in a
:day or two to the house bought of Mrs
Robertson, Mill St. We cordially wel-
tneall these persons to town; they
ave been good citizens in their re-
spective localities, and we hope that
each may long enioy the comforts and
Conveniences of the best town in the
vicinity.
ELECTRIC LIGHTING.- Etandy, clean
-and convenient as the electric light un-
doubtedly is, there is one drawback to
it, so far as hotels and private houses
are concerned, and that is, there is no
morning service, the price paid not be-
ing sufficient to warrant the company
running the plant in the morning.
However, Mr McGarva thinks that an
all-night service could be provided at
very little extra expense to the indiv-
• idual,if the number of lights used could
be materially increased. At present
:- there is an average of nearly 750 lights
used every night; if this number could
be increased, say to 1200, they would
-Shen be able to run all night, as the ad-
xlitional expense could be easily met by
the extra revenue.
WEriDI'NGH.-Most people assumed
that John Hunter, of the London road,
had got beyond the point when most
peopleConclude "it is not well for man
-be alone,"but he has at last fallen a
wifthe
airing sex, nto
the charms d onWednesday evening
he Nt as rmarried to Miss Carrie Grant,
410.ef the London road; Rev. A. Ste-
wart performed the ceremony, which
Assts . witnelrsed by' a nice little gather -
ill , •,Butli•^partied are well known and
held in tlrti very 'highest esteem, and a
•hagay onrn y' over life's sea is the
Wiel Of air, friends: . Bert Cook,
•engineer for Thos. McfCefisle, and Miss
�gari'ie Sc li:zegiayelt, (stop,daughter, of
ae b.Becker) were ,married :at ,t -
butt St. parsonage, on Tuesday,
have untried ' ho+useli:eepiflg ba
r
orging Ahead . .
Ladies'
Underwear
We are not given to brag, but it may interest you to We are selling more Ladies'
know that each month sales are climbing above the record of Underwear this season than
last year. Theremust be some cause for this, and perhaps ever before. In both the
the reason for increasing sales is found in the complete assort- medium and fine makes there's
ments and down right good values we show to -day. Where no discounting our values, and
stocks and values are best there's where you'll find the buyers, I at every price qualities are
and more and more are people finding that it pays to do their right up to the mark.
dry goods buying here. If it pays others, want it pay you? Fine, soft finish, ribbed Hygeian
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Ve lies open front, long sleeves, our 25c
$1•00 Kid Gloves for 35c• great leaser
Ribbed Hygeian Vests, soft finish,
A money -saving chance in Kid Gloves that don't come will not irritate, nearly all wool,
y g just enough cotton mixed in to
every day. Standard makes and reliable qualities for less keep them from shrinking much, 50c
than half regularprices. open front, long sleeves
g Ladies' natural wool Vests, very fine
and soft, goods that
are getting more pop•
alar every season.... $ 1 and $1.15
Large Sizes
Ribbed Hygeian Vests, extra large
sizes for stout people, three quali-
ties, all open front and60e 75c $1
long sleeves , ,
VeiliDrawers to match any of the
Veiling •
above styles.
Children's long sleeve union 10c to 25c
Vests .-..
GENUINE " PERRIN " GLOVES, regular
90c and $1.00 qualities, t Buttons or
4. Stud Fasteners, Blacks only, sizes
5 3_4, ' 6, 6 1-4, and not a great many
lefe at this price
35c.
Here is an
item that
should inter-
est Veiling
buyers. A
few ends to
sell at a good
deal less than regular prices.
18 Inch Veiliogs; fish net, in large
and small patterns, with Chen-
ille spots, Wick and brown, r
regular 25e and 30c 15C I d.
Corsets
That Fit
��„ There are getter quality in wool 25c to 30c
1� many makes
\\i that don't,but cod
'�
f1i_t�� sem^ Watch spring Blankets . .
- \ Corsets do. There are good Blankets,
f"'�;:r t''' One of the
newest, popular styles on the , dependable blankets, besides
market to -day ; , they never the all -wool sorts. Some peo-
fail to give satisfaction. Made ple say that a little cotton
from fine. strong sateen, rad mixed in with the wool holds
filled with highly tempered them firmer, makes them wear
steels. $1.25 per Pair.better, and keeps them from
I shrinking. Here is an extra
Ready=Trimmed Hats at $2.00
Remnants gather in a Millinery stock as well as in any
other department of a Dry Goods store. Exceptionally brisk
Millinery selling has broken many lines of Trimmings earlier
in the season than usual. To clear these all out we have pre-
pared a special line of Ready-trilnlned Hats for Saturday's
selling, and you can buy Hats, trimmed with good trimmings
and in up -to date style for $2.00 A PIECE. If we asked
half as much again for many of thein you wouldn't think it
too much. Of course the quantity will be limited, but those
who get one will get a bargain.
1 goods make of the mixed kind.
Heavy Union Blankets, nearly all
wool, 6)x80 inches, well finished
colored borders e$2.e95
The better kinds, direct from the
beet blanket mill in Canada,
made from clean, pure
wools $4 to $6 Pr.
1A Sag
Special
Heavy Cotton Grain Bags, 19 $2 Doz.
a 43 inches, at
You'll not find better at $225
HODGENS BROS.,
DIRECT IMPORTERS,
— CLINTON
1
ow
to reach the buyers and impress them with a talk about
the quality, gnantity,price and merit general ' of our
goods so that results will follow in securing tbei
trade through advertising, is a question which inuoh
concerns us. This space costs us money, and w'
would like to make the very beet, the most remunerative, use of it. Our
idea is that the more truthful it is, and that is what we always strive to
mahe it, the more its weekly suggestions will be anted upon, if it is your
interests so to do.
W��we hear people say ' ` we saw it in your ad " it
Drakes us think of value received as well as
11
� yon uThisl terve we are going to tell
rds
yon about good values in Portable Blackboards
for the children's use in the home. They eau
be used on two sides. Easy, reversible, made of substantial frame, and
finished with improved liquid slating. When not in use they take up little
room against the wall, Our smallest one is made entirely of paper, size of
writing surface 6x5 in., pride 10o. Our next size is 9x7, wood frame, six
subjeots for drawing on rollers, at 20o. Larger ones in easel shape, 14x10,
and 13x13, at 40o each. 17x14, at 75o.
Where As such a low pride is asked for these goods
we expect to sell the more of them.
They take the place equally as well as
boards which agents have sold at a
mnoh higher price, are just as instrno.
tive and entertaining. Many homes have them. Has yours ? , They are
just the practical thing for the pleasure and profit of your children during
the long winter evenings. Bee them displayed in our windows.
Practical Talks on Important Themes, by Rev H. T. Crossley, French Morocco 70os
regular $1; Cloth 50o, regulara75o.
The W. D. FAIR CO, Clinton.
"Often the Cheapest—Always the Best"
fall
Shoes
Are most important, for in the
wisdom displayed in buying
these Shoes depends in a great
measure the comfort and health
through the winter. -
In Men's Felt Boots, Sox, and Rubbers, we never were
in as good a position to supply FIRST-CLASS GOODS in
great yariety and at reasonable prices.
In the Women's and Children's Departments we have
a big stock of thoroughly up-to-date goods, in both style and
quality.
In Rubber Goods We can please you in almost
any style. We'll please you,
for we have the stock to please you with.
Our Shoes fit well. look well, wear well.
Wm. Taylor & Son
Clinton .^
there are several things they might ,
take pleasure in restoring to their
that°the a Portage lar Prsorrto know
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edited by John Cornyn, late of Wing- = -�
ham, was entirely destroyed by fire r- ""�
last Friday. Dr. Agnew will remove ‘11, -
diem
residence to the rooms over Mc- t
Clacherty's store, and will erect a new ._- "r
house in the spring. The article in ea -
the
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the November number of the Cana- �--• 11 eNsoN BROS•__...___-..
dian Magazine=." M. U. Cameron as I `
knew him," by Dan McGillicuddy, is al.- �.OP
an excellent character sketch well and _
fairly ycredit generoheiauthor. Payll`Departmental Store • • • ...�
decides creditable to the author. �►- -_.NIP
your taxes before Dec 14 and save in- ill►--
terest. During the past month the OP-- - ^"4i1P
receipts from the town hall have been (--
nearly $50, a larger sum than in any r '�� -�
Shoe Departnnen't �'
previous month, The GI.T R. dumped d-_ -r
several carloads of gravel into the Everything aS advertised or even -
cattle pens at the station -and it was to a little better. We want to make our -.•�
badly needed. One of our business r SAVING $1,000.00 -
men told the NEW ERA this week that .►•- store your store We keep the ball A YEAR IN --•
it has been the means of bringing him ION ' --fir
direct customers from points 20 miles rolling --we don't believe in standing EXPENSES .• . 4 ^-
away; the NEW ERA is evidently a-40
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good medium. The following teamStill, If you want nothing yourself, There must be some rea- .�
from the Collegiate Institute football ass -i
club went to Goderich on Monday to — come in and see others buy. son for a business that has •-'.•
la a game that. had been several 'r
times pstponed :- Forwards- Kelly, �� pretty near doubled' itself, ,
Campbell, Hearn, McLeod, Brandon,
r FROM MAKER TO WEARER.—No middleman's compared with the same -,
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son; half backs- Pickard, B' andon, •?
Carlisled-
; backs -Smith, Passmore ; ~buying month last ear, and keen
goal- Bryans ; referee. J. W.Treleaven; profit in our clothing .
buyers willfind that it -„
umpire, W. S. Turnbull; when time Our famous •;; w,,;
wast lied,lies in the fact ourprices _ '• -
the scote stood 3.5 in favor �. - �``'
of Goderich. Jaynes Young moves to No-- 7 _: ►
Seaforth this week, a little sooner than d-- $7 and $10 Mens Suits are „�, .- >8 ""'
he had originally intended ; the people --Air
of that place will find him a quiet in- d-
dustrious citizen. On Tuesday Messrs. r •
have been the talk of all keen buyers. They go out by
Se cks& Hoover
o veted two Clinton
i norneMarble the dozens every month, and we know that they cannot than formerly. We are catering for a Shoe trade that
nts in go -
Blyth cemetery, one for H. Ross and ea., -be equalled for good value. appreciate good goods, a trade that demands something - i
the other for R. Watson ; yesterday
..- better than paper solegoods. The best Shoes that. can -�
they put up a very tine one in Luck- �- p
now cemetery for James Johnston. Boys Reefers, $2 and $2.50 _ be bought are none too good, and buyers make a great A
The freight earnings of G. T. R. at dr-
do-
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Clinton station for the past week, �-• The greatest goods for the money ever offered. mistake in looking for low-priced goods. We have be- _.•�
were y atr;l'th s gives a' more than n idea same
fvth f In connection with our Boys' Knee Pants at 50c, 60c and come noted for our qualities, and it is a pleasant thing to.
large increase in the outgoing freight. - 75c ,fou get the cheapest Boys' Clothing ever offered. have customers express their appreciation of goods that
The old friends of Rev. J. B. McKie- di.-. slave given them good wear. This week we still want to 7Z
non, of Port Elgin, formerly pastor of r Just the goods for school wear.
the Baptist church here, will regret to call the attention of shrewd buyers to our great snaps,
know that he has been unable to per- �- --rte
form pastoral work for over two years, = Have you a' whim which are having such a big sale. —
owing to protracted illness, and al- d-- .- :ZIP though somewhat better, his wife has about the kind of Underwear that you wear 2 The "NAPOLEON" LONG BOOT, which we are +
been so ill with fever that for the tive weeks Mr. McKinnon has not past d Have you a reason why a certain kind is not comfort- selling for $2.75, is the greatest bargain ever placed be ----Z,
able to lay off his clothes. Albeit ted".-- able 7 We can gratify your whim or cater to your con- fore shoe buyers. The regular price is $3.50, and it was -
Morrell is preparing for an addition sa-
to
a --�
to his house, Albert St. Jacob Miller d-- fort exactly. Our assortment is the largest, our prices extra good value at this figure. The stock is going -+
has built a large tank for the use of f the lowest,and you can get anything• in the way of proper rapidly. Hundreds of buyers are taking advantage of --
the Curling Rink. A meeting of the or -
County Clerks' Association will be dd-- d_ sizes. Special prices and sizes 10 Boys' Underwear. our great sale of $3.50 and $4 Shoes, which we are cloy- -
held in Clinton, on the lath inst. at 2'5eing out at $2.50 to make loom for the famous Slater Shoes -
Shelley Clement, eldest son of Rev. B. ..- Our Boys Caps
Clement, who is taking a course on N'--aa+�gr
scientific engineering at Montreal, has dm`', "' are the
Just been successful:in winning arize d- '~- -•--- greatest goods for the money ever
of 825, standing at the head oftheVis--- �-� r < •;
class. Mr. Switzer, late of Woodstock, f „, offered. Special snap this week , -.�
has taken a situation in the Dohertyi Our stock of Ladies Fine Shoes is now complete, and we --�
r is a line of Girls School Cans and P
Factory, and has rented the place' •►•-•• offering them at 15 per cent off regular prices. '��
formerly occupied by Dr. Freeborn. Tams, regular price 50c. We are
The other clay a little boy of Will iii closing them out at 20c. All Repairs on Boots and Shoes promptly attended to
Moore found a pocket book containing ta►-
a little money, on:the street, and the d-- -
owner can have it by applying; for it, ,s'�e,,,,
Dr. Gunn expects to take a trip as far r.-- ""�
west as St. Paul next week. It has .•— DEPARTMENTAi, '�'
not yet been decided whether the r~ JACICSO ' B O ��, STORE Clintitw . n
Stavoly Hall will be lighted by acety- l d.. ., .r..- • • + • •
Lyne gas or electric lightst but both � + —
epos, and wires re beings put 1n eo 1
that< either nave need 1, r desired,' 1'attli�t t iittittiliittit titlittilttttlttt ttiiiiittitiii»ttliitititiiit iiit�titititttti lith
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15 PER CENT LOWER
Our Plow Shoes at 752 are worth $1.00 _-
Our Long Boots at $1.50 are worth $2.00
are
a