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I THE NEWMA ERA FRI SEPT Weeks local Oft IK ft ABOUT TOWN Collision On Saturday evening somebody driving in a rood cart run Into a that was tied to a post on Prospect The that did colliding to pieces but the other rig escaped with a scratch Nobody was hurt Blackboards of alato blackboard been placed In Model Boh col It is much moro than pre pared walla and bo more that no doubt it will bo only kind used in future When put in fa a perma nent job Conquered A beautiful belong ing to Mr I was for the last Monday and smashed lo but a trainer brought the animal under control In duo time It wan a olrcua over at fltablcs proud of it now Sunday Next ia Quarterly in con nection with International Sunday Instead of uaual viow a Iroliibilon take place in Methodist Sunday School when an interna i program of rcoitatione and bearing on temperance be Parents are invited lo bo present Social Evening Last Monday a reception was given to School pupilit and model- ilea by the League in the pres ence of a attendance President Jf Job Meade waa in ho chair and Miss discharged of organist- program waa a good one comprising vocal music readings and recitations by Miss Irwin Ada Knight Mr and othera After tho program refreshments wore served and young people were introduced to member making strangers fool at home among Ibcm Cheese It will bo remembered that our Factory to sell at tho last Board only A has been made of at pooled on Wednesday and will be ship ped this morning Mr evi dently undcraiauda bounces salee man for factory Fingers Cut working one of tho pall In man named Moffalthad the of three ling ers grazed by a circular bow taken off one finger will throw him oft work for a while A littery Concert Concert on Wednesday evening the auspice of was a j great success financially and otherwise A literary and musical program has boon Quarterly Tea Ladles Aid of Methodist Church will bold their Quarterly Tea at tho residence of Mayor on evening of next week from to Skating was comfortably seated and gaily decorated The largo aodienoo was delighted with musio of tho while as comlo sing ing of Bert Harvey of Toronto net the boys wild Flanagan played the accom paniments with marked ability Welcome Home I Father returned from Kurop on Wednesday evening of week and received by all hie friends Ho was driven from tho mat ion In a to bis whore bo serenaded by the Town band alter which his as a token of at bia return presented him with a purse accompanied by tho road by Mr Walter CCain To our beloved tout esteemed Priest Rev prepared and a delightful social evening is promised admission Is voluntary and tho invited for now Pipe Organ Fond A largo attendance ia anticipated The Plebiscite Returning Officer for West Ontario Mr of Go In Town on delivering boxes to sever deputies who will take vote in Newmarket Thursday namely St Georges Ward St Andrews Ward Jackson Fat- ricks Ward David Lloyd The will not bo printed till oclock next Friday morning in order to get returns up to mid night SI months Fred who was sent down for larceny has to Central for matter was not pound Dead Mr John of St found one of dead In a Held one day week but was unable to attribute any cause This Is second one ho has lost thlB summer Father Morris upon hit from fie market Depot a Harvest Festival The Dinner on Thursday evening of last weep in con unction with St quite a auccef the proceeds being about Notwithstanding all that has been said in past thoVadies never provided a tempting menu while waiters exceedingly atten tive young peoplo also deserve great praise for manner in which was decorated with fruit flowers grain and vegetables Tbo officiating clergyman was I of St Thomas Toronto who for months past has frequently held the ser vices in tho church He was listened to with great attention Unfortunately other meetings the same evening interfered some what with the attendance Gospel Temperance The Royal Templars provided a first class program Sunday Mr Albert presided in a very efficient manner and Miss Eva Lush acted as organist Headings wero given by Miss Thompson and Mr W Belfry recitation by Miss and solo by Miss followed by a moat excellent address by Rev Mr Winter of Montreal Various objections to prohibition were met by conclusive arguments and strengthened by anecdotes from real life He the principle that safety is the supreme Jaw and felt confident Prohi bition win carry by an immense majority if christian people will only do their doty Everybody should vote Yes on the for the sake of Canada for the sake of our brothers and for the sake of Gone to the Klondike Mr I J of Aurora left on Wed nesday for Dawson City carrying with him an official appointment as Postmaster In that far away city Wo congratulate Mr on his appointment and believe he is a map well qualified in every way for position Besides being a man of in tegrity ho has already bad four years ex perience postmaster in Colorado when the mining boom was at its height and therefore ho knows tho kind of peoplo he may expect to deal with When on a trip to New Westminister years ago Mr went to a point within five or six hundred miles of Dawson City and there fore he Is not unacquainted with the terri tory We rfro sure be will make an excel lent official and bis many North York friends will join with the Era in- wishing a safe journey end every succeas Farm Produce Last Saturdays market presented an old time busy day the attendance and quan tity of produce offered being unusually largo ruled from 16 to 17o per lb Eggs advanced to Ho and paid In a few instances Plums and apples were plentiful former selling at 15 to a pall and the latter from to a basket thickens from to a pair Docks to per pair Tomatoes to per basket Peaches to Cabbage and celery from to So per bead Onions 25o per pock or per bushel or in lb comb Potatoes per peck or per bag corn to per Beets per bunch of halfdozen Pumpkins to lOo each For some hours the streets presented an animated appearance and groups here and there discussed with or legs animation coming plebis cite vote again wo members of the Church are inspired with glad tidings of joy wrapped in smiles at tho eight of our prided priest end prelate and possessed of a gratified longing to gaze upon our beloved and esteemed spiritual dircotor whoso happy and safo from soil tho Emerald Pat ricks cherished land wo in asscmblyl heartily welcome back Welcome back rings clearly from innermost depths of hearts of all your whoso hopeful iriistfl and appealing prayers have during your absence centered in your safety comfort aud pleasure while sailing the tumultuous waters of Atlantic travers ing European or retrac ing your steps upon the green sward of Ireland admiring lis verdant beauty re calling scents of your boyhood days and casting tokens of regret mingled with feelings of rapture and joy at treasured spots in tiie fair land of your Your return tonight gives us en oppor tunity of testifying in rather an cant way our appreciation of your value and worth as an endearing parish priest whoso ceaseless endeavors and zealous efforts in advancing our spiritual and tern welfare ore notably marked and worthy of our highest consideration For eight years you have labored un ceasingly among us teaching that goal to salvation is gained by tho imprint up on our souls of iueffectable godly character istics by earnest devotion to Him who died for our redemption Your holy zeal enduring efforts and undoubted popularity have won a place in peoples hearts where they will perpet uate your name We need bat look round and note the improvements and great changes under your vigilant guidance the tasty appearance of the church with its magnif icent memorial windows Us costly statu ary work adding a charm to aspect the improved condition of the presbytery and the interest manifested in school matters ostensibly exemplify great tact and descrying of all praise wo can extend you With pleasure and pride we recall your brilliant achievements while us and it ia a source of joy and satisfaction to re- cognize your unostentatious efforts and ceaeelees years of toil for God and people For our welfare and guidance in your absence no less noticeable was your con sideration in securing as substitute such a noble personage as the Rev Father whose zealous efforts fidelity to duty en thusing power and charming ways have gained for hosts of friends celestial prayers may fall upon him like tbo sweet smelling upon the altar of God and comfort him with the sweet as surance of the fruitfqlness of his mission to Newmarket This being the first favorable opportun ity wo have bad of manifesting our affec tion for you Father Morris we could not let it pass without a welcoming word or token of recognition and as an evidence of our fidelity to you and as proof of that bond of friendship which should join man and man with soul and God we tender you this small purse and address which trifl ing in themselves we may strike the sounding cord of acceptance and ever remind you of unmitigated love your Newmarket parishioners you We sincerely hope that the Almighty from whom all blessings flow will grant you health and strength to remain with us for years while with you in memory we will ever associate that much favored pasa- age of Longfellows Psalm of Life Lives of great men all remind us We can msko our lives sublime And departing leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time Signed on behalf of the members by Mrs OMalley Lilian Flanagan Thos Doyle Walter Cain Geo Blackburn Wm Father Morris though taken by surprise replied in very appropriate terms and thanked his parishioners for their manifest good will He expressed his delight and gladness at being heme remarking among other tilings that though having visited his country and parents ho felt not at home until bis arrival at bis own bouse in Newmarket Being tired after his journey he declined to give an account of his trip deferring It to a later date The band rendered some excellent and selections after thoy partook of tho refreshments served in the has been exceptionally lively the past week a will be by follow- returns SWA cars coal cars salt cars rails cars lumber cars wooden wari 6 cars stock cur household goods furniture cars grain Serenade citizens Band a flno down Town last evening which added materially to life and stir on streets The sidewalks were crowded and appreciated music Christian Church- Elder lost fionday morning was Christians sent Into It was an impressive sermon Good and fine music In tho evening of was by the Elder Lot to God and humanity as to act right and do by trying to moko homo and country what should be Threofourthe of all and misery attributable to intemperance What dollars compared to souls Every Chris tian is expected do bis duty now at this important M I White Blankets Pure Wool from upwards Ladies the very- latest from upwards Mens Heavy Top Shirts from upwards Gray Flannel from upwards Baldwins Beehive Wool 8c per ounce Mens Underwear greatest variety in Town at Lower Prices The Newest UptoDate Goods just received Our Specialty Black Stress Goods We show designs not shown by any other H6use with Trimmings to Match J We are never undersold and Our Goods are all Guaranteed w A The best Cakes are always made with Baking Powder CORNER STORE cars fruit 8 cars mcrclmndieo oars hay car Hour cars merchandise The sermons last by Mr Winter of Montreal greatly appreci ated This was quite evident the fact that the largo congregation was fur ther increased at evening service morning was Incarna tion and it was dealt with in a manner showing its importance in plan of redemption The evening subject was those that are legitimate those that should be paid and ere not and somo kind of debts that never can be How much thou thy Lord waa the text and it was handled with great ability Tbo choir also deserve praiee for rendering four now anthems the soprano solo in out being well taken by Mies of Next the pastor will Lea- eons from the General Conference in the morning and speak on the Plebiscite in the evening A better from Theres no class of Km that preoioto its weekly visits more than those who lived in Newmarket or vicinity but now reside many of them hundreds yea thousands of miles distant Wo frequently receive expressions of their high appreciation of its regular visits and noway budgets from home consider reader if you no a friend far away whom you would like to grtifv by rending tho paper We will it to any part of Canada or the United for per year and pay It will be like a letter from home The JfletropoHton A paragraph appears in Mondays Wait respecting the future purposes of Met ropolitan Railway It says The work in connection with the extension of tho Metropolitan been com menced and is developing into a big under taking It is proposed to extend rail way northward to Lake westward toScbomberand in a northeasterly di rection to Roachs Point Jacksons Point and thus opening up chief sammer reports on the lake shore and the several towns and villages en route When the extensions are completed there will bo a speoial train seme for light freight as well as a regular passenger service A new is being constructed at Bonds Lake to take of the present one near Tannery Hollow In this connection we may add that five cars of steel rails arrived in Newmarket on Wednesday for this extension Mr J W Moves was in Town a couple of days making local arrangements We here that a special meeting of Town Council is to take place next Monday evening to con sider the proposition of Metropolitan Co regarding to certain streets and furnishing current for manu ring purposes If arrangements are sat isfactory the line will be built to this Fall Dp Dentist 1 Opposite Robertsons Bakery Open day Painless extraction most Remarkable Escape During the thunderstorm on Thursday of week tho barn of Mr Chae Dennis on the 2nd of Whitchurch just South of Newmarket struck by the electric current which ran down and splintered all to pieces a heavy stick of timber one foot square which was one of tho main sop- ports of the roof most remarkable part of the occurrence Is that although this piece was surrounded by hay In the mow the barn did not catch on fire Mr Dennis was in the stable under tbo barn a few minutes previous doing some chores He had left barn and was going towards the house when he was startled by a very loud clap of thunder Miss Ostley go ing along at time and turned into Mr Dennis for protection from the storm On opening the driving shed door to pot in the rig a peculiar smell attracted tbo at tention of Mr Dennis and he at pro ceeded to make ah examination Going Into tho barn bo observed ft bole right through hay mow and an aperture in the roof a very strong odor was still being emitted ft quantity of poured upon the hay to ex tinguish anything in the shape of fire if it should be lurking around Providence cer tainly must have favored Mr Dennis in saving bis born from a conflagration The building and contents were Insured for the Gore Mutual and agent Mr having notified the Company of occurrence has received to pay the damages in full Public School A special meeting of the Hoard took place last Friday evening Present Prattle Carrey Campbell and Accounts were passed as fol lows wood freight on same mason repairs painting on blackboards oiling floors clearing well telegram A bill for for slate and also 8805 for sup plies were referred to the Finance Commit tee for examination Principals roj port showed on the roll nonresi dent fees An appropriation of wis made to purchase flag for children to use in the procession on Fair day All barrooms in Canada must be closed next Thursday when the vote on prohibi tion is being taken Era and Weekly Globe will bo sent to new subscribers in Canada or the United States till the end of for cash Overcoats and furs will bo in de mand for evening wear The residence of Mi js Davis street has been beautified by a new coat Mr Hewitt is the artist If there are half the weddiogs this fall that are rumored there will be very few people of marriageable age and in this locality beat their own grounds last Tuesday by to 3 Heavy white frost on Wednesday morn ing cooked the tomato plants and cucum ber vines A well conducted local newspaper in a family is a decided help to the school teach er in developing broadening mind of in their studies says a and experienced public school teaoher No fumiiy should be without the prosperous year Prohibition workers are asked to attend a meeting at the Temperance Hall on Mon day evening Internal improvements have been going on at the Royal The stuff lenders thanks to Mr J Roes of for muskmeton treat A young horse was frightened by tho Bond Saturday evening bolted in front of Roches store Fortunately it was checked before doing any damage Though tomatoes to be scarce this year Mr Kirtou of Glenville has had great success He brought us a on Tuesday that measures inohea in cir cumference and weighs over lbs tells us bo has ft considerably larger one at homo but the hens spoiled its appearance Mr Walter lirodie butcher hurt his hand badly on ft meat hook which inter rupts his business activity Mr cheesemaker is nursing a very sore hand Ho squeezed a pimple on the back of it with his fingers and the hand has swollen to such an extent that It Is feared bloodpoisoning has set in Stacks of New Fall Goods arriving Daily at our Store and are being placed in Stock We have the Largest Stock of Clothing We carry the Largest Stock of Boots Shoes have the Latest Styles in Hats and Caps We show the Newest Styles in Gents Furnishings We sell Fresh Groceries Gome with the crowds We do the busin ess You can Save Money by Buying here The torn According to our Dictionary logic means art of reasoning Therefore when advertising we always bear in mind that our Customers are logical or just as capable of sizing up Statements made by advertisers as the advertisers are themselves or in other words what we want to impress on your mind is that TISE FACTS ONLY Here are a few for you to pass judgment on give these Statements your freest ersonal Investigation Visit us first or visit us last as you wish We are quite willing to abide by our MENS BOYS We have the largest stock of yellmake Clothing and sell the Cheapest in North York is a broad statement test it I Sale Saturday Oct 1st Mr Wilson wilt have an extensive sale of House hold Furniture and other effects on tho premises Eagle street Newmsrket commencing at oclock J Oct Executors Estate of the late Eliza Barber will sell tbo farm in King at the Forsyth Newmarket at See bills for particulate We have the largest stock the very latest styles the most perfect made the best fitting garments and the very best value in Newmarket SCHOOL BOOKS We Bell the Cheapest in North York Our Stock is a long ways the largest in North TOSS York Beautiful Goods and Fancy J of French English German American and Can- manufacture ranging in price to suit all and reputation we have always done the largest Dress Good Trade in the twentytwo years that we have in business in Newmarket POTENT DIGINES We sell all the Staple Kinds Cheaper than they can be bought anywhere else in North York At Montreal an elevenyearold boy named Napoleon waa killed almost immediately by picking I up an electric wire in street Gents Furnishings We have the Largest Stock in Town Carpets Oilcloths Miss is in charge We have the Largest Cheapest and Best Stock in Town Friday arid Saturday DANFORD ROCHE CO NEWMARKET