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I ra a waro Next Monday you want cheap join the North York Farmers on their excursion- to the Model Farm next Monday Train leaves Newmarket at am at Friends Church Services next Sabbath at the usual hours am and pm at both which J Johnson of To ronto expects to be present A cor dial invitation is extended to all The sermons by Mr Johnson last Sunday were greatly appreciated S The Womans Missionary Society the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs George Richardson Prospect Ave next Wednesday after noon at three oclock The delegate to the Branch Meeting will give report at this meeting Death Sheriff startling death of to flashed his friends in Newmarket and The Sheriff week up to did not around the house evidently in profession health and quite cheerful jiAXi seemed impossible to for York been in conversation Garden Party The ladies of the Christian Church have decided to hold their annual Garden Party on Mr lawn St Tuesday evening June Tire Town Band will toe engaged for the occasion Storm Between and oclock on Tuesday evening an electric storm accompan ied by a wind passed over the Town The wires were crossed at the foot of Main Street either the lightning or toe electric current possibly both together melted sever al of wire and put the entire centre portion the town in dark ness for toe remainder of the the previous few days that the news of his demise could be true Death took place some time between oclock in morning For a years it bad been the late Sheriffs habit to rise at or a little before the first hour named drinW two or three glasses of cold water and then go back bed again for an hour or so The servants in the house heard him open the shutters of one of the windows in his room a usual practice with him They pie- that he had previously followed his usual custom of drinking the amount of water stated When he did not come downstairs foe break fast was his habit without being called awl after waiting until nearly oclock one of the servants went to call him Receiving no answer to repeated knocks on the door she went into the room and found Dr lying in bed on his side and asleep to en him being unavailing Dr Andrew Gordon the family physician was promptly telephoned for He arrived quickly but saw at once that Dr was beyond human aid He pronounced death to due to apo plexy and thought it place about an hour before ho was called When the Sheriff was in Newmarket last Easter he had a slight stroke tout it was supposed that he had entirely recovered from its effects Up time as was act He the Legislature for North general election of The Mfi- formerly Liberal bad I I and Carrie at the previous election- by Mr Alfred Boultbee Conservative by a major ly of three MrrWkUli- redeemed it for the Liberals de feating his opponent Mr Jackson who ran as ent Liberal by nearly He sat continuously for the the Liberal interests until turn Messrs Edward Mill Robinson arid in the last fight i Col the latter nearly majority In June he resigned to accept toe occupied until death During his term in the House Government Whip years arid later Chairman of the standing Committee on Standing Orders Sheriff was always in terested in military affairs and held firstclass certificates from the To ronto School Gunnery At the time of the Fenian Raid he responded to the call to arms hut owing to the brief duration of the trouble like many other eager and patriotic volun teer he did not get to- the front late Sheriff was Free Mason and Knight Templar and had offices both orders a olden Wedding most unique gatherings the Township of met at Prospect Hill Farm s south of Kleinburg to cole fiftieth anniversary of the and Mrs Robert and Mr and Mrs Herbert- Watson of These twj brothers were both mar ried on the same day at the same time and place couple witness ing was most enjoyable as it nt assembling of one hun dred immediate reFatives of thiwo couples who have never all met one another before and may After spending the chat amongst c The Sheriff was unmarried was alio for many years a mem- Junior Lacrosse From the racket the boys made coming home from Bradford on Mon day night it was not hard to guess that victory bad perched on their banner Newmarket Juniors won by to On Saturday a decidedly lively match between the Juniors Toronto Junction and Newmarket is to be played on the Fair Grounds here Newmarket high School We arc pleased to learn tnat pu pils at our Institution are making very satisfactory progress ftlI prospects are favorable tor a good showing at the exams There will be 13 candidates for Junior for Commercial Diplomas for Matriculation If they all got through it will be an extremely showing for the- High School considering the difficulties un der which toe pupils labored for the first five months after last summer holidays Band Serenade Between three and four hundred peo ple collected around the Waterworks Lawn on Friday evening and listened with much pleasure to the delightful program rendered by the Town The generous applause after of the selections indicated that the efforts of the Band boys were duly predated Weather permitting openair concert tonight will be given at corner of Main and Now is the time that the people are beginning to realize that s necessity hose Contest Two of Hose Sections Town a last Friday It first test was quite a and was won by the Stars in Inched a run Iron tree coupled lenxUi Ik discarded nd f to the 1st V wen on each the it first in seconds The Stars went at it in arl Another contest take place mis University Honors The recent passed their K Dick- sister Miss Jennie was his housekeeper She left the city several days previous for Clifton Springs New York for a short va cation and only the servants were in the when the death occurred Miss was immediately tele phoned for and telephone messages were sent to Mr William barrister of Newmarket and Mr J K field of Whitchurch the surviving brothers of the deceased Both gentlemen arriv ed in toe city at oclock in the afternoon The only other surviving members of the family are Mrs of Pasadena California and Mrs of Newmarket who is at present on a visit to Mrs sisters of Naturally the news of the of their brother was a great shock to the other members of the family Only a few days ago he had arranged that on June next his natal day he would go to Mr home where family reunion was to take place iu honor his birthday He had been in particularly good health of late and had looked for ward to the event with joyous antici pation TIkj Iate Sheriffs Career The late Sheriff Widdiheld was wide ly known throughout Ontario and particularly in Toronto and York County His friends and acquaint ances were numbered by the and all respected and admired him lie had an excellent presence a fine fate with an attractive smile and a warmhearted sympathetic geniality which held close to those who had the pleasure of knowing him To young men especially those starting their career in life who came in con tact he was particularly kindly he knew just how to give ad- vice without preaching With all who worked for or with him he was a great favorite His family is among Ine very oldest in the coun ty of York his grandfather a United fcer of the Ancient Order pi United Workmen being the first charter member of Newmarket Lodge and for some dozen years prior to his ap pointment as Sheriff was Provincial medical examiner for that order He was also one of founders and a director for some time but not of late of the Provincial Trust Company now the Union Trust Com pany Sheriff who was a widely read man had travelled ex tensively in Great Britain and Ire- land and in Europe and the east in cluding Egypt Nubia Palestine Syr ia and Turkey He was an Anglican in religion a member of the Toronto Club and formerly a member of the Toronto The Funeral l Service was held at his late resi dence in Toronto on Monday after noon conducted Rev Wil son Tlie pallbearers were Chief Justices Moss and Meredith Judge Winchester Sheriff and Surrogate Registrar Jos eph The remains were brought the home of Mr Newmarket where they remained till jTuesdav afternoon during which time young and old a group picture was taken of the whole assembly on a bank of the Humber after which a Sumptuous spread was partaken of A toast list having been proposed it was then presented in order by tle Pastor of the two old couples Rev Fish who was at the head of table and made master of ceremonies The first toast was To our hosts hostesses and was responded to by Jos J Watson for his father Robert and be save a very remark able account his Tattlers family there being eight children all of whom are living Mr Fearless of responded for his fatherinlaw and made some very fitting remarks for the occasion Toasts were then drunk to the re spective families of the brothers and sisters of the honored couples and were responded to as follows For the family of Jos J Watson John A arid Charles Wat son who each presented congratula tions of the family to the hosts hostesses for the family of William Watson Mr Butler of Toronto for the family Mrs Han nah Toronto Albert ami Oli ver for the family of Mrs Annie Watson Toronto Milton of Toronto Police Force for the family of late Mr and Mrs Franks John Franks for Mr and Mrs Midland Albert Bat trick Mr Bernard Cairns of Toronto was tnen called upon to respond to a toast to the ladies and verv fittingly replied Letters of regret of absence were read by the toastmaster from Mr and Mrs Woods of Buffalo Mr and Mrs of Chicago Mr and Mrs Thompson of Mr Luther Rev A Sanderson of Angus Mr Fred Bat- trick of Midland As arose from the table the- all sang Lang Sync and each one felt highly honored with he pri vilege Of attending awl taking part in so unique a gathering Ladles In Lawn and Muslins at Ladies Wrappers Nicely Trimmed with Braid lecp Flounce L5tfV for Special Values in all wool Voiles Crepe do Chine all shades of color- at Silk and wool KoHenhes at if Thousands of yards of em broidery per yard up to Insertions to match YARDS OK AT PER YD Cooked Meats SLICED TO SUIT YOU and HO This Department is growing in volume every day Price of course Is a but quality wear is better The best makes at the lowest prices is our everruling motto Special value in Mens Fine Boots LOWEST PRICE HIGHEST QUALITY BEST MAKERS 4 THE BEST RESULTS FROM BAKING POWDER Wholesale Prices ARK- CLEARING OUT ALL GOODS AT For Cash Only and of the extra expense attending the de livery of they keep no delivery Just Sell at Wholesale rices Empire Loyalist having trekked from Pennsylvania and set lied on Lot of the ird Concession of in The farm property mention ed has remained in the family ever since and Mr James now lives on it Dr was born on the farm on June ri was received at His early education Albert and C turf A i Third Year and Pol rtlirowy- Coombs I Year Vll- Neednt le costly one I We have Reliable Watches I with finely Jewelled move ments l Hunting Gobi 20 Ladles Gold Gold Killed watch backed by our perwnal guarantee Make full enquiries and Save Money on your l CO end many friends called to view the fa miliar face for last time and ex press their sympathy with the be reaved The service here was conducted by Rev Dr Hamilton of Stratford a great friend the deceased since their companionship in travel through the Holy Land The pallbearers were Chief Justice Sir William Hon J vis I Llovii Registrar for North York Cane and J Robertson and Mr J Cane of and beautiful were the floral tributes all of them being persona except the AOUW wreath Among the friends and distinguish ed local gentlemen present were Mr J J Taylor of Hamilton New York Mr Walter Hughes of Dr Webb of Waterloo Isaac Gould Mr Campbell Mr Ormisto and three others from Oxbridge Mr Lennox MPI and of Aurora of Mt AUicrt Mr A J Hughes of Sharon Mr Mahon editor of Hill Liberal Mr Collins and daughter of St Catharines Miss Jennie ami Miss Toronto Mrs McCormaek Pembroke A large number of Masons and in procession to the Cemetery Messrs T and- Major Allan being Marshalls re spectively At the grave the beautiful Masonic Ritual was the service led N A Campbell of Newmar ket A number of Masons from Au rora and also Workmen from Mt Albert Lodges and every hoi or the remains of the Mr Jas Is having a granolithic walk put down in front of his residence- Mr Wart new house ban the plaster all on and the- carpenters are expected to finish the next week The VruntcerH o to camp Vork on Monday a new and dredgeo at Hello to be in extension of Trent Valley Canal to ft KETTLKBV The Christian Church people are giving the public the first party of the season on the July and intend to make it a gala lime for ihc young as well as the old New fence new gate new cushions all right iu line We speak of It again so that other entertainments may not conflict with this date Mr Arthur Murray and bride were guests at Mr Jus Mur rays on Sabbath Mr Lcadley represents the Lifts Insurance Com pany was coming out of Mr one day last week when his horse took fright and land ed him across road against the fence While there were no slivers stick frig to him when he got home he evidently left some flesh sticking to the fence hut we are pleased to state no serious damage was done Mr Arthur and brother from the line and Mr Thomas left for a trip to Mani toba on the Mr Skinner of was call ing on friends the last Sun day look swell since painter Rob inson got through witb them that is Terrys Rakers and Hamiltons buggies and the lady that wailed so patiently are really enjoying the drives now W Proctor Is scratching his head and wondering who that borrowed his tank pump and time to bring it homo He says he I after it theyll let him know Core a Laxative ironic Tablets This signature Seven boxes sold In post I months Cures Grip la Two Rays on every box 1 A welcome shower came Tuesday evening ground was getting quite dry Mrs of North and daughter Mrs Morris of are Mrs I Baker Hill for a few- weeks Toronto Markets June White Wheat per bush J HO- Wheat per w Wheat per bush Goose Wheat pea Per Rye par per bush Barley Hay per ton per Butter roll per lb Qeorgina Council Pursuant to adjournment and notice council met at Baldwin on Tuesday May at am Members nil present and after suh- to the necesKary oath ceeded to revise the Assessment Roll for The of Critten den was lowered 500 The follow ing changes of assessment of prop erty was made that a to Wood to he changed to John Yates that assessed to Wel lington Godfrey changed to James McTamney that assessed to G Culver welt changed to James Gra ham that assessed to Alex Sher wood changed to W Oliver and Wellington Godfrey to le assessed as tenant along with One dog each was struck off the assessment of John Griffin John Smith John Cock- burn Jos Gra ham John Miller Thomas Skinner Jo Ryan and Robert Taylor after which Court adjourned and Council took up general business dollars granted to assist In building a lockup In the Village of A grant of ten dollars was made to the and North Agricultural Society J Stevenson was re move fence from off the west end of Con lino before Monday June M was also ordered to remove fence from off the sideline between Mb and Con within a period of Instructed to collect per load for any gravel taken or that may bo taken out 4 Sow plaster and not only get a ton more hay to the acre but sec lhe benefit in the crop for two or three years A T 51000 a ton Flour and Feed Store io J Huron Street Walter work on Con attending Court of Revision and Union No W Crittenden board for Mr Thompson and wife days Councillors ami Hidden were appointed to examine gravel pit and see what arrange ments can be made ro purchase of same and report next meeting of Council About wen- appropriated for the Improvement of the roads and Instructions given as to when said j money was to be expended I Council adjourned to meet Virginia on Tuesday July at oclock pm Soven wcro at Odessa of the pit th Con cloudburst and four were by I I 0 0 7fi opposite That portion of the Con Jim- now road division No wan detached therefrom and attached to division No Greenwood and Roy ton were allowed to plant telephone poles along the of the Town ship providing that no pole In- placed where will of any nuisance to any ratepayer and that poles be of sufficient height that the wire will bo enough to allow loads of hay and to pass under without let and Councillor and were appointed road CominuvalonerH west of the side line between lot and and Councillors and Cor ner east of sideline and Corner instructed to secure to make tiring Facoil by inevitable expulsion from the United States Senate Joseph has resigned Live Stock Market Only change since last week hogs have advanced Newmarket Markets Juno White Wheat per bush Red Wheat per bush 0 0 the Road J I no quorum at per Council W- PjJW 2 I 10hiccnsTitf n wf Ik Tub or Crock Butter 0 20 with Andrew Lowe way along the River to Con line following pay were i arrange e right of ton The made John Wilson bonus wire fCDOe 2 John bonus wire fence bonus wire fence- l 810 Rye per Barley pox hush Oats bush Shorts per ton Hay per ton Eggs per Butter roll per Potatoes per I CO 0 0 0 0 CO 8 CO- VIA TO MO T AreoU FARES 1410 14TI cm th July July ink per bag v