The Wingham Times, 1906-06-14, Page 88
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Gents' Furnishint
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Men's Balbriggan Underwear for summer, sizes
34 to Ova for 95c a suit, Men's Colored Soft Shirts for
48c each. Remember we still have a few mens' and boys'
suits left which we are selling at half price, Ties, Collars,
Braces, Handkerchiefs, etc,, in endless variety.
FOR TIRE LADIES.
• Now that the warns weather is here you will be
needing a nice cool dress. We have the very thing you
want just received in that new shipment of goods. Cream
Silkolines, Albatross, Crepe-de-Chene's, French Etamine
in plain and fancy. .Also plain and figured lustres; the
largest and best assortment to choose from.
We would like to call your attention to a ladies parasol we are
selling for $1.25. regular $1 50. We also have fancy parasols ranging in
prices from $2.00 to $4 50.
GROCERIES.—Maple leaf Salmon 15 a tin, There are several
grades of granulated sugar, we will self you the best grade for this week only
at $4 35 a bag, cash. Telephone matches for Saturday, only 10e a box.
TRADE TAKEN AS CASK.
Carey Dry Goods Co.
PHONE 70. WINGHAM.
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MINOR LOCALS.
—Thursday, June 14.
—Black bass fishing season opens to-
morrow (Friday).
--The Huron Regiment will go into
camp at Loudon next Monday.
—The North Huron County Orange
Lodge will meet in Wingham next Tues.
d ay.
--The per capita debt of Canada is
now $44 37, the lowest since confedera-
tion.
—Tile 216th anniversary of the Boyne
will he celebrated at Seaforth on .Tuly
12th.
—East Wawanosh Council will meet
as a Court of Revision cm Friday, June
22ad.
—Wingham Citizens' Band furnished
music at a garden party at Blyth last
night.
—The brickwork on Mrs. Robinson's
new residence ori Shuter street is com-
pleted-
-A number of Wiugbamites took ad-
vantage of the excursion to Toronto and
Niagara Falls on Friday last.
—The dates of the Canadian National
Exhibition, Toronto, this year are from
August 27th to September 10th.
—Members of Camp Caledonia, Sons
of Scotland. are requested to attend the
regular meeting next Monday evening.
--Among the Western Ontario Medi-
cal graduates at McGill College, Mon-
treal, were G. E. Gillies of Teeswater,
and W. L. Mair of Clinton.
—From St. Catharines comes the wel-
come news that the fruit trees in that
district sustained little or no damage in
the violent storms of last week.
--Caledonian games at Kincardine on
Friday of this week. Special train
leaves Wingham at 9.35 a.m. Return
fare for adults is 70 cents and 35 cents
for children.
—Mr. George Lytle. proprietor of the
''Watchman -Warder, Lindsay, died sud-
denly early Saturday morning, the im-
mediate cause of death being hemorrhage
of the stomach.
--.In the neighborhood of Trembling
Mountain, sixty miles north of Montreal,
there was a snowfall of about two inches
on Sunday evening. This is almost un-
precedented for June.
—In the 5.11 class at the opening day's
racing of the London Trotting and Pao.
ing Association on Tuesday, Darkey,
owned by Mr. J E Swans of this town,
won easily in three straight heats.
A Clearing Sale
Of fine specimens of
CHINAWARE
at the ''Big Book Store"
'UNTIL JUNE 15th
Chocolate Sets, Five O'clock Tea's,
Butter Dishes, Bread and Butter Plates,
Cups and Sancere, one only Tea Set,
Eiffotut Jare,Children's Cups and Saucers,
Vase", Jatdiniers and many other useful
articles, all going off at Cost to make
room for Neta Chinaware jest arrived.
Our Wall Paper stock -le going down
fast, stall soon and get your share of
the finest selections this aide of Toronto
at lowest prices. 'Window shades and
fialaniocks in great variety, shades will
be cut to fit your windowve free of
charge, Fringe Laced and Tosaele kept
On hand.
A mall enpply of sporting goods. La•
troaaa atidkd from 25o to $3.50 each.
Miss K. M. Fisher
Sue allitar bo Cooper & Oo,
--Hicks' June frosts have been playing
havoc with garden produce.
—The ratepayers of Seaforth have
voted a $10,000 loan to the Willis Shoe
Company, to establish a children's shoe
manufacturing establishment in that
town. The vote was 361 for, and 15
against,
—Over 1500 English immigrants arrived
in Toronto during the past few days,,
among them being many whole families
and one father and mother had,fonrteen
children to look after. Most of the new
arrivals were sent out on farms.•
—The oil tank and oil house on the
G.T.R. yards, the property of the Queen
City Oil Co. have been mored to their
new location, east of the cattle yards.
The removal of these buildings gives the
G.T R. an excellent station yard.
—In the struggle at Clinton on Friday
for the capture of the Hough Cup from
Clinton 0. I., the Goderich C. I. com-
pelled the holders to work bard to retain
the prize, but failed in scoring the neces-
sary. The score was 3 to 0 in favor of
the home team.
—Mr. John Wilson Murray, chief in-
spector of the Ontario department of
criminal investigation, died Tuesday
night at seven o'clock at his home, 82
Brunswick avenue, Toronto, having
suffered a etroke of apoplexy on Satur-
urday night.
—Contractor Cooper is now pushing
along the work at the post office build.
ing. A large force of men are at work
and a few weeks should see the wood
work of the interior completed. The
work of putting the copper covering on
the tower is about completed.
—The Tune sittings of the County
Court are being held in Goderich this
week. The next sittings of the High
Court for the county will be held as
follows:—October 2nd, jury sittings,
justice Britton; November 6th, non
jary, Justice Anglin.
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"I have nothing but good wox • : to :
say for Baby's Own Tablets," s s Mrs.
A. Dupuis, of Comber, Ont and she -
adds: "Since I began using • e Tablets •
my little boy has not haan hour of
sickness, and now at , e age of eight -
months he weigh: twe . tythree pounds,
I feel safe now wi h - taby's Own Tab-
lets in the house, , r I know I have a
medicine that will promptly curd all the
minor ills from which babies suffer. I;
wonld advise all mothers and nurses to
use Baby's Own Tablets for their little
ones." These are strong words, but '
thousands of other mothers speak just as
strongly in favor of this medicine. Sold
by all medicine dealers or by mail at 25
cents a box by addressing The Dr. Wil-
liams' Medicine Co.., Brockville, Ont.
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BABY ALWAYS WELL.
---Two very severe electrical storms
passed over this section on Thursday and
Friday evening last. A number of trees
in the town were damaged and a chime
ney on Mr. Jas. McGuire', house was
destroyed by the lightning. The heavy
rains were very much needed and would
do much good.
--Mr. J. J. Elliott died at his home in
Seaforth last Thursday, after a short ills
nese with pnenmonia. Mr. Elliott was
well-known to many in Wingham, hav-
ing
aving been foreman over the brickwork on
the Methodist church. here. He had been
Working with Mr. F. Gutteridge for-
ever ten years.
-There is an agitation on among tele-
phone were in Listowel for a reduction
of telephone services, The Bell Tele.
phone Co. in renewing contracts decline
to nee anything but the long diatbnee
and are asking $25, an inereaee of $5.
Many of the snbaoribere think $15 per
year IS enough for the new derviee.
---The Cenadian Press Association
have decided to abandon the summer
etotirsioll into the northwest. It was
thotaght better to postpone the trip, as
only 65 had dignified their intelatien of
taking sdeantage of the trip, a number
of meraberr being unable to go on se-
eovnt Of the prolonged aeerlon of polio..
anent.
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t 'ERSQNAL.
We shall be glad tuhave contributions to
this columnfroth any of our readers. It You
have visitors or purpose going away yourself,
drop In and tell us, or send its a note to that
effect.
Mrs. WM. Holmes is visiting with
relatives at Hamilton.
bliss bt. McLean is spending a week
at the home of Rev R. MoLeod, of Rip. -
ley..
Mr. Walter T. Hall was visiting for
a few days during the week at Niagara
halls.
Mise Margaret Clemons of Galt, is
spending a couple of weeks with friends
in Wingham,
Mr Will Paterson, of Galt, is visiting
his uncles, Messrs Frank, Arch, and W.
Paterson, of town.
Mrs. Wm Gaunett has returned home
after spending some days with her
daughter at Preston,
Mr. John Anderson, of "Wareham is
visiting with relatives and old friends in
Wingham and East Wawanosh.
Mr. John Burgess, of Bluevale is this
week attending the High Court meetiug
of the Canadian Foresters at Ottawa.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Taylor and daugh-
ter, Miss Maria spent last Saturday at
the home of Mr. W. J. Carrie, East
Wawanosh,
Mr. Wm Watters, editor of the Ford.
with Record, was in town on Wednes-
day and made a friendly call at the
Trains office.
Mr. David Patton, jr., of Bluevale has
returned borne from Clinton Hospital,
where he underwent an operation for
appendicitis. -
Rev Mr Radford of Belmore was call. -
ing on Wingham friends on Friday last,
on his way home from the meeting of
the General Assembly.
Mr, H. B Elliott is this week in Ot-
tawa, representing Court Maitland at
the annual meeting of the High Court of
the Canadian Order of Foresters.
Miss Barclay, who has been i11 for
some weeks with typhoid fever was so
far recovered as to be able to leave last
Saturday for her home in Belleville.
Mr. Jas. D. Long and family are to -day
removing to Loudon where they will
reside. This family have many friends
in Wingham whose hearty good wishes
will go with them to their new home.
Mr, Hugh Ross has returned home
from Brantford and is very much im-
proved in health. Mrs, Ross is also
improving and has left the hospital, but
will not be able to return home for some
time.
An Expert Window dresser.
The following from the Guelph Herald
of Tuesday refers to a Son of Mr. Keeler
of this town:—Mr. W. J. Keeler, of D.
E. Macdonald & Bro. this morning re.
cetved a cheque for $50, representing
third prize in the window dressing tom.
petition arranged by the Americau
Bureau of Louis Aermsdorf New York.
Mr. Keeler had three windows dressed
and they were greatly admired at the
time. His success in winning third plane
in a competition that was open to the
United States and Canada is most grat-
ifying to his many friends and reflects
great credit upon his ability as a window
dresser.
Undertaking calla attended promptly
any hour. (night ,or day.) Residence at
Brunswick Hotel. S. GRACEY, furniture
dealer and Practical Undertaker.
The Late Thos. Leslie.
The funeral of the late Thomas Leslie
took place from the G. T. R. station on
Friday afternoon to Wingham cemetery,
A number of the old friends of deceased
were present. The service at the grave
was conducted by the Rev. D.
Perris and the pallbearers were Messrs.
Thos. 13e11, Geo. McKenzie, R. A. Gra-
ham, Geo. Carr, F. G. Sperling and
Thos. Gregory. The following particul-
ars of our former highly respected towns-
men are taken from the Listowel Stand-
ard:—"The deceased Thomas Leslie was
a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland,
where he was born in 1822, He came to
Canada in 1857, first settling in Prescott,
where he residedtor3 years, subsequently
removing to Spencervilie, and then to
Cnmmineville, Halton county, where he
remained until 1876, when he removed
to 'Wingham. At each of these places he
conducted a merchant tailoring business,
retiring some years ago. Previous to
coining to this country he ntafried, in
1851, Mary Wilson, of Whitehill Farm,
Kirkeudbrightehire, who, predeceased
him seven years ago. Besides Mr, John
Leslie, the well.known furniture dealer
of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the other mem.
hers of the tatoily are Mr, Thomas Lea.
lie, Winnipeg, and Mrs. Fletting of
Went. After bre. Leslie's death, de-
ceaded went to reside with his son, Mr,
John Leafier and remained in Winnipeg
for three and a half years, when he canoe
to reside with his daughter in town. He
revibited his native land two years ago,
Meng with her. and Mrs. John Leslie
And tarf►ily, and spent pert of last rest
in Winnipeg, The deoeaaed was a mom
beg of the Presbyterian Church, and in
politics Wes a Liberal. Bir genial na-
ture made many trfatnla and leis sterling
finalities Won their reeptct.
E WJNGIAU( Tf(ES, JUNE
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD.
The regular meeting of the Wingham
Pnblio School Board was held on Toes
day evening, with the chairman, Mr A.
E. Lloyd, presiding, and all the iuewhere.
present.
The minutes of previews meeting were
read and approved,
The prinoipal's report allowed the fol,
lowing attendance for the month of
Afar : --
Dept Boys Girls Total Ave
1 A & B 29 50 79 60
2 20 23 43 39
3 29 30 59 54
5 14 35 46 42
21 5 46 9
7 28 23 51 44
8 31 38 69 59
197 249 446 396
The following accounts were ordered
to be paid: --Geo Mason, supplies, $14 05;
0 Lloyd & Son, 2 gaskets, 400.
Communications were read from Mies
De La Mater and bliss Mary Cornyn,
resigning their positions on the teaching
staff.
Moved by Moore Rolnuth and Moore,
that the resignations of Miss De La
Mater and Comm as teachers on the
staff of the Wingham Pablio School be
accepted, and that in accepting the resig-
nations the Board desiraa to place on re.
cord its very great appreoiation of their
servioes as faithful teachers during their
period of engagement by this Board. --
Carried.
The matter of repairs to the roof of
the school building was discussed at
some length,
Salaries of officers and teachers and
the rent of Centre street school building
were ordered to be paid,
Mr Dalmage was appointed Treasurer
pro tem during the absence of Mr J B
Ferguson.
Owing to his intended removal from
town, Mr J D Long tendered his resig-
nation as a member of the Board. It
was moved by Messrs Hall and Ross,
and carried, that this Board accept the
resignation of Troetee Long, sincerely
regretting his intended removal from
our town. We desire to place on re-
cord oar appreciation of his valve as an
estimable citizen andof bis work in
connection with this Board, We also
insure him of our sincere wishes for the"
future welfareof himself and family.
The secretary was instructed to notify :
the clerk of the vacancy on the Board
for Ward No. 1,
The Board thea adjourned,
a
Ootvix.-In Teeswater, on June 4th, the wife
of Dr, Jchn Colvin ; a son. .
Seneca. --•It Culross, on May 28th, the wife
of Mr. W. J. Ballagh; &son.
VITTIE -Iu Hayrick, on June 1st, the wife of
Mr. Thos. Vittie; a son.
BAIRD.-In Kink ss, on May 22nd, the wife of
Mr. Robt. Baird: a daughter.
FRAaER.-In Morris, on June 2nd, the wife of
Mr. Wm. Fraser; a son.
MuND>rtn-In Culross, on the 0th inst., the
wife of Mr. Thos. Mundell, u son.
DIED
13AIRD.-In Culross, on June 711i, Sarah
Tones, wife of Mr. Robt. Baird, aged. 20 years
and 28 days.
WALBER,-In Idow•iek, on June 411i, the in.
fent son of Mr. Thos. Waller, aged one week,
McOAxr.-In Morris, on Wednesday, June
eth, Sara Elizabeth Marshall, beloved wife of
John McCall, aged 20 years, 9 months and 8
days.
MARTEIED -
Waxrrns-WYrta-At the residence of the
bride's parents, by the Rev. J. R. Grandy D.D.,
on Wednesday. June 13th, Mr. David Watters
and Miss Rose, daughter Of Mr. Geo. Wynn,
both of Wingham.
RuTTAx--Rows.-In Fordwich, on June 0th,
byRev. Jas. /fusser, M.A. B. D., Chas. Rattan,
V 5,, of Molesworth to 'Miss Etta Rowe of
Fordwich.
VANNoise ux-Dort.-At the residence of the
bride's parents. on the 8th inst., by Rev. D. B.
Mr. McRae, Mr. Charles S. V'anNorman, of
Wingham, to Miss Mary Jean Doll, of Grey.
AtrcnEsoN--Roeu,-On June Oth, at the re-
sidence of the bride's mother, 10th con. Cul -
rose. by the Rev. Donald Tait, B. A., Robert L.
Aitoheson of Elderslie, to Georgina, daughter
of Mrs. George Ross,
MorF'Ar-McDot ar,D-On June Oth, at the
residence of the bride'% parents, Kinloss, by
the Rev. G. M. Dunn, Peter G. Moffat, to
Katharine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
McDonald, both of Kinloss,
Ttonxxos--SrtrTr.-Cie June eth, at tine
residence of the bride's parents, Teeswater,
William Thornton, to Edna, daugtiter of Mr.
and Mrs. Archibald Stutt, both of Teeswater.
$25
Diamond
Ring
We snake a specialty of a
ring at thio price. It id
exceptional vain, We have
sold hundreds of them.
Express charges prepaid.
Money refunded it not pets
tectly satisfactory
C. N. Ward 4 Co.
LONDON, ONT.
Spetialista its DIAmolidd and
Cut OIa ill.
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1111. J, PRIGt , It'.R,S., RDA
Ali? TIST
(Successor to Pr. follower)
Will continue the practice in the office lately
oreupled by Br, Jiolloway, is the Beaver
Block, Wingham,
STRAY PON
Came onto tho Arena! the undersigned,
lot 110, concession 10, st Wawanosh, near
Whitechurch, uamall bay snare two white ft out
feet, branded on right shoulder with, three
figures, thus ill. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying expenses.
WM. PURDON:
Whitechurch P, O,
PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The undersigned off
north end of Josephii
gain for immediate
tains twelve acres an
good frame house a
bard and soft water
fenced. For partiei4
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are his property on the
street for sale at a bar -
le. The property oon-
on the premises are a
barn. Plenty of good
nd the property is well
ars apply on the premises.
ETait OMMANs,
Wingham.
THE BEST PLACE IN
WINGHAM TO
SECURE A
Piano
Organ
Oat
Violin
IS AT
DAVID BELL'S
Terms to suit purchaser,
WINGHAM
Flour Mills
PRICE LIST
Star Flour, per a bbl $2,00 to $2.25
Manitoba, r' 2.10 to 2.40
Cream Pastry Flour 2.00 to 2.25
Bran, per ton - 18.00 to 20.00
Shorts, " • - - 20.00 to 22.00
Low grade Flonr,ton 24.00 to 26 00
Chop, per ton - 17.00 to 25.00
Goods delivered promptly to all
parte of the town.
WHEAT HIGHER.
We want wheat and will pay
from 75e to 80c per bushel for any
quantity delivered at the mill.
Bring your gristing and get the
highest grades of Four and good
yields.
Chopping done fine and prompt.
ly every day.
HOWSON, HARVEY
RROCKLEBANK,
immatimatzted
Homeseekers Excursions
$32.00 to $42.50
To points in Manitoba, Alberta,
Saskatchewan.
Via North Bay, July 3, 17th,
Via Sarnia and N. N. Co„ July 4,
18th.
Returning within 60 days.
Tourist Resorts
The season is here. Get away for
a few days -and visit the Highlands of
Ontario, Tourist tickets on sale
daily.
For tickets and full information
call on L. Harold, Depot Agent. J.
D. MCDONAx,D, Distract Passenger
Agent, Toronto.
USE i HE
long Dist
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IIt's Oood sr,
Business at "The Bee Hive" Is Good— and
every week marks a large increase in sales at' the busy
store.
There Are Reasons Why
There are reasons why business at This Store
steadily grows ---a thorough knowledge of the wholesale
markets—of when—where—and how to buy, and the
cash to back up our purchases gives us the lever which
commands the lowest prices possible; and our customers
reap the benefit.
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Pleased Buyers
Pleased buyers are making "The Bee Hive"—a
household word and when the children shop you'll
invariably find them at "The Bee Hive," where little
,folks are welcomed, and their wants looked after with
as much care and promptness as the bigger people.
LADIES' .AND MISSES WEAR.
Summer Dress Staffs in great
variety which makes choosing
easy, new lines in fancy Collars
Belts and Heisery, New Corsets,
Underskirts and Undervests.
MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR.
New Soft Front Shirts, New
Hats, Collars, Suspenders and
Silk Neckwear, New Hoisery,
Umbrellas, and a new range of
boys' Sweaters.
We sell good Groceries cheap—and pay highest
orices for Butter and Eggs.
THE
Bee Hive Dry G�ods Co.
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
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THE
MUTUAL LIFE
Assurance Co. of Canada
Has had another prosperous year, as may
be seen from the following table :
Insurance written in 1905 i 0,014,576
Gain over 1904 900,408
Insurance in force Deo. 31, 1905 44,199,955
Gain over 1904 8,722,085
Cash Income for 1905 1,950,519
Gain over 1904 281,211
Total Assets Deo. 31st, 1905 9,208,092
Gain over 1904 1,075,502
Surplus (Company's Standard) 954,001
Gain over 1904 181,928
Surplus (Government Standard) 1,203,905
Gain over 1904 214,504
ABNER=OOSENS
District Agent, WINGHAM
CENTRAL
STRATFORD. ONT.
Our Classes are
much larger
than they were a year ago. The
public have learned that ,this is the
best place in the Province to obtain a
Commercial Education or Shorthand
Training. Students are entering
each week. All graduates get good
positions. Write now for catalogue
ELLIOTT & McLACHLAN
PRINCIPALS.
PORTING
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nee Lines
WALK ; ETON
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EAUUR STON
OLIN 1ON
STItA FORD
Rater may be o
Dirtanoe Operator
The BSI
00. Of
Aired frons the Long
The largest and best in town. Sole
agents for the famous "Spalding" Sport-
ing Goods, and for the celebrated
ICervin'd Duke's Special Chock Cord
LaCrosse Sticks.
We have everything in Baseballs,
Gloves, Witte, Masks, Bata, etc. Lacrosse .
Atoka, Gloves, Ba11e, eto. Pootb11ls,
Slain Guarder, oto. Tennis Rackets, Nets,
Enlie, eto. "'Taylor" Scotch made Lawn
Bowls, Special prices to oluba; come in
and arrange.
Unfits Rackets Wight fromnts will be
re.btrang for $1,26 to $2.50 each.
"Feltner's" hand made;I4'ammoeke.
Fishing Tackle of even' kind.
(laments And Photograpbio Supplies.
The largest tad beet stock, Free dark
ream and instructions.
WM1 paper Business booming here.
Telephone R. KNOX
�,;,tre1ty, Stationery lad rano' GoatMa, :Ltd. 'r atoks itoyaittne • *Plosair.
POPULAR STALLIONS.
The two Imported Clydesdale Stallions:---
Mascot
No. (12243)
Drumbnrle Chief No. (5818) .
will make the season of 1906 as follows :-
Mascot at Dr. A. F. Ford's sale stable, Wing -
ham, every day except Wednesday and Thurs-
day; when he will be at J. W. Ring's stable,
Bluevale,
Drumburle Chief at J. W. King's stable,.
Bluevale every day except Friday and Satux-
daabY,lewhen
e will beat Dr. A. T. Ford's sale'
See large cards and folders for full parts--
culars.
D. MOPEERSON, J, W. KING,
Manager. Proprietor.
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• tun fully prepared to supply the,•
s best of all kinds of
Fresh and Cured Meats. �
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Special attention paid to orders
• from farmers and othera for meat is
•• in large quantities.
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• respectfully solicited.
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HAVE YOU ORDERED
YOUR NEW
Spring Suit
oft
Overcoat
Ti yon haven't, it's.bigh time you
were thinking abdnt it.
We cordially invite yon to take a
look at what we aro showing title
spring its the latest
weeds, Serges,
Warsteda,
Eiuicy 'Vesting*,
' 'rolaser1ugs, etc.
We can snit you in price, quality,
style atld workmanship.
Robt. Maxwell
! AJLOR.