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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1906-01-12, Page 1Sitheeribeilf aft urged to Melte their renewals prOMptly, and tbus arida the leas of anYe,Opiee'of the Rerald s4,4.4144414,444444•14, Established esse ROBISAT 11014100. A* WOK CRUntY Ln and Savings Company Shareholders and Depositors' Certiffcates and Passbooks will be receil,ed at all branches of TkeSovereign Bank OF CANADA All necessary payments and . transfers of money made free " of charge • 11. T.12,41.1\TO333 Clinton Manager allillnell.leameammigaink laseetesasisassieeseisalcileS, Notice Advertisers changing their advertisements any week must have their copy in not.. later than Tuesday morning. liefaalealelelegtaltrIbeatele - new Shunning:no ' Sovereign Bank -H. T. Rance 1 The Molson Bank - C. E. Dowding.1 Card -Miss 1301e8 1 •Scientific Farming -W 8 Ft Holmes1 Business Oollege-Elliott&McLauglin 5 Gun Club -J E Cantelon ° Seed Oats -J Avery 5 Restaurant- H Bartliff ., 5 Business College a W J. Elliott. 5 • Meats -J W Torrance .. 5 County Council -W. Lane 5 Funds wanted -W Brydone 5 Notice to Debtors -R Graham ...... 5 Debentures for sale -W. Brydone5 .• January Sale-Hodgin Bros 8 Clothing Sale- ' 41 8 Announcement -J. W. Newcombe Co4 . Stock taking -Harland Bros. 5 "6 • Save money -H. Plumsteel 4 ' Furs -Tozer & Brown..5 What might have resulted in a seri- ous fire occurred Sunday last at the home of Mr. John Hunter, Exeter. In some manner the ceiling paper became . ignited front the pipe leading to the furnace. The fire was discovered be- fore much damage was done. The death took place on Dec, 24th Of Mrs. Ottilia Hendrick, _Zurich. at the age of 72 years, 10 months, 22 days. Deceased had been in failing health for some time, hence her death was ex, pected. She leaves a grown-up family of sons and daughters to mourn her de. Wise. MISS BOLES, Teacher of Piano. Pupils prepared fur Tor:Lieu; (Jon-. setvatory examinations. For terms, firmly at RESIDENCE, Ontario Street, Clinton, Wedding Gifts re you in doubt as to what yon give, ,it so. eome to es tor assistance. Our sp 'run m • be of some use to yore and OUT. ample stock of suitaele presents in the:newest etyles Silverware - and Fancy China is complete at this season of the year. Our stock was never so large :led well assorted. Wedding Rings - best qualihj A. J. GRIGG, Jeweler and Optician. Marriage Licen3eseissued Electric Wiring and Fixtures R. W. SCOTT, late manager of the Seafoeth Electric Light Plant, has opened, in Seaforth, an Electric Supply Store. A full line of Fixturesand trio supplies kept in stock and marked at bottom prices. ca.bi nton CLINTON ONTARIO FRIDAY JANUARY nilltutrol nekorsinith, F. R. Munro returned td Winnipeg this week, Mos Mabel Robineon, Of Clinton visiting at Ilelwig's. Miss A.egie Riddefl Seaforth, is Wog at W. T. Riddelre. Mrs. M. Malley is spending sewe days with her sister, Mrs, T. Aaniers Mies W. E. Thompson, of Blyth, a Miss Zella Whitely, Londesboro, v itecl at Sturdy's, D. E Munro was called to Wella count.), on Saturday, owing to the z .tous illness of a sister. The Moore family moved to God itch this week. They will be missed, , vis. rat on. nd is- the corarounity in several ways -t, boys out of Auburn band, and N.910 el" from the Methodist choir. . The fifteenth annual convention the Auburn Union Sabbath Soho Association will be held in the Piesb terlitn church op Wednesday, Jan. Rev. 0.. ..Robertson, Gen. Secy. Pr byteriah'aaaso4ees.saichools, wilt be pee ent and deliver addresses. A. spread program has been ' arranged, wi morning, afternoon and evening se sions. A union choir will take char of the singing, and the pastors in t Union vie assist inAhe services. Ma ters pertaining to 1,5,, S. woek will discessedee,nd a very successful an interesting time is expected. A, bille ing committee will arrange for the ac conimodation of delegates. Meals w be served in the basement; those co ing from a distance are expected heap With the supplies. , ADDEEsf3„ -The following address was sent from Auburn to Me, Jonathan Coupland, Watford, and explains it - salt :-"As you have gone from our village we thought it only right to send this short address after you, and resord the fact that you have been a faithful member 6f the Methodist church choir in Auburn. We' have not failed to observe your constant at- tendance in the service,pf song, and that you have aided materially the services in the church?... You will therefore kindly accept this ring e.t.a tangible expression of love and good' will for you, and hoping you may long' be spared to live • and carry outethe principles found in those hymns, which are rich in divine truth and will help you as the days go. by, we all join in wishing yeti prosperity, and when this life is over, that you may be received intce‘everlasting habitations.' (Signed) e J. Roane, Leader laRv. J. G. PALLiS,.Pastor. KNox CauEon ANNIVERSARY. -Al though the roads were anything bu good, the congregations which greeted the choeen ministers on Sunday were very good. The church choir supplied acceptable music throughout the dayThe collections amounted to $48. The tea meeting on Monday evening was a decided success. Tea A as served in the basement. The ladies of Knox church are earning for themselves a good reputation in this direction. The Intellectual part of the feast consisted of music by the Weeldstfichoir and male quartette solos by Miss Edna McDonald, and Rev. Mr. Urqutia,rt, of Rippen ; recitations byeiliss Elder, of Blvth ; and short but spicy speeches by'Rev. Messrs. Perlis, Hartley, Urqu- hart and Reid. We would not e the splendid order, although the house was crowded. The receipts were $112. The seder en Tuesday evening was much enjoyed by full house ; the program was contributed by surround- ing P. S. teachers. Proceeds of even- ing, $48 09, making the total receipts of the anniversary $208. nd ate in he of 01. 17. 8 - id th gee cl t to Arise ampbell, Hamilton, is visiting Mise IL Wise, of the Huron Road, - ARM BROXEN.-Miss Carrie Johne, of eon. 2, had the misfortune to slip down on Saturday, breaking her arm at the wrist,. . Cot/NM-The counell elect for 1000, viz. Messrs. Robb, McKay, Reeve. Her- bert °rich, Jos. Atkinson, Alex Buch Oen and George Dale Oonneillore, met lit the Town Hall,'Seitforth, on Monday, Ian. 8th, at 11 o'clock, as dir- ected by otatote, and each havinganade the neceoestry declarations of qualificia than and of office entered upon their duties. Messrs. T. N. Forth and 4., Scott were re -appointed auditors ; Mr. James Getranell Assessor ata salary of $80, and H. M. Chesney, in member of the. Board .a klealth, Mr, Herbert ()rich; having been elected as member of the council, resigned his seat on the Roard of Health, and Mr. .W. Wallace was appointed to fill the vacancy caus- ed thereby. The council Also unani- RN:A*1y expressed their conflderce in the ,present Clerk and Treasurer and these offices will continue to beheld by the° rld officers for the cureent year. The "Hospital f -r aziek Ohildrenela Tor- onto, was given a deuatien of1010,00. Election and other aceounts, ainount, in to $184.46 were passed and Council adjourned to meet again in Seaforth on Saturday, February Brcl, at 1 o'clock, 4.,4, Summit, Clerk. lapPen Mr. Armstrong, of Dorchester, Via- -se ited friends here during. Christmas week. .. Me. Joseph 11004, Of Penee, Saskat- chewan, as visiting friends around here. Mr. Pierce, of Iona, and friend visit- ed in the home of Mr, johnston this *eekr:: Mand Mrs • Walker, of Waterloh, have returned home after - spending it week withthat lady's father and mother, Mrs"and Mrs. Wm, Ivison. Mr. John joriee spent .a 'few days With his daughter, Mrs. Johns in Elizn- ville.this week, and when he returned she accompanied bun, ad in fends to remain a week here. . The Christmas tree entertainments ,held by the Methodists and Presby- terians were very successful. '.1 he at terultinee was good, the programmes suitable' and the children, yea, a,nd older people too, were delighted with the fruit from the Christmas Tree; Lett Tuesday eveningithe Stanley' Literary Society , bald their regular meeting,•when the prtneipal item of t entertainment was a debate on the subject, "Resolved that fire is it more destructive agent than water."„ D. Aikenhead, assisted by Miss Einily aloarison,upheld the 'affirmative, while D. Cameron add Iiss Grace Gemmel' defeeded the uegative. After a spirit- ed debate the audiente decided in favor Of the affirmative. • , Next night a literary and musical programme -will hegiaen. • ' Bennaller Rev. A. D Gischler is not so -well - this week. His friends hope for his speedy recovery. Walter Mew returned home • from East Saginaw; where he has. been visit- ing for a couple of weeks. Stem:emu PAETT. -About thirty of El. II. Long's friends and neighbors gave him a surprise party prior to his departure to Fordwieh, where he has a school. The evening was spent in• games and music. During the evening presentation, accouspaniad by the following address, was tnade:-- MR. R. H. LONG. . DEAR FRIEND -It is with regret that we realize that you are going to leave our midst to take a position •elsewhere. We, the members "of the Epworth League and Sunday School, avail our- selves of this privilege to express to you our appreciation of your services. Yon have ever been faithful and al- ways ready to do cheerfully what yell could. As Sunday -School Superinten- dent you have proved yourself an effi- cient, devoted and faithful weorker. In the Ep •v orth League you have always been the same, always ready to help without apology or exeuse. We hope that wherever your lot in Ay be cast, you will ever remain true to the church, the Sueday School, and to God, Who is . the head of all these organizations. a token of remembr anee we ask to accept this Bible and writing net from your friends and co -work - who wish you success and God's sing throu h life Si ned o b 1 • • finlmesvIlla Russell Forster and wife, who have been spending . month at theft old •hones here, returned to Locust Hill on Mondays, .'" . Mr.Will Connell was called to Owen Sound on Saturda,y, to attend the fun- • dearest. hiseeletneew n -la, Mrs, Philip Connelly of Derby township. The Holmesville Rifle Association ' will 'hold it fowl and oyster supper et R. Graham's, Clinton, on the evening of Tuesday, Jan, 16 ; all . who becothe enembers, on Levu:twit of $1, wilt have a free ticket to the supper.• ' • OuR STA.TION,, One would scarcely think- thatover-$8•10-were taken in laste year by Mr. Courtice, for railway tiekets sold at this want, yet such is - the fact This is the largest, &peewit received in any year sine() the ; station' was opened. - Mr. Arthur Wilson, who has been a—. resident of the village for a number of years, has moved to Goderich. The family will be very much missed here. This ietives the house he occupied va- eant, but we understarid that a party from Wingliara is about to enter it. ers, WIRING. hles halt of the Sun ay School and E%worth Wiring of stores er houses done in the most approved method and at mod- erate prices. All orders promptly ate tended to. A postal to me will bring prices or a call. R W. SCOTT, Seat orth wawa...4e eas•el,,m PURITY ACTIVITY FARMING IS A SCIENCE. Eggs are worth 22o per doz. How about your hong? If they ire not - laying now,. Dr. Douglas' Invigorator will make them get busy. The mien. title part of farming is te realize the greatest possible returns from your investment. Get DR. DOUGLAS' IN- VIGORATOR and make your own Stock Food. It will be much (dumper and much better titan you oan buy elsewhere, and you wilt make from 16 0 20 per cent. more out of your in- vestment. 11 yon have Ringworm atong your cattle, or if your horses have soratches, ir will pity you to see Dolma, the Manufacturing Chemist. W. S. R. HOLMES, Phm. B. Post Office Drug Store.. League. Rename Sarvonri, enpr, WALTEEs. Leeburn . Miss Lizzie Horton gave a party to. &few friends on -Monday evening. ,- A -number of people in our neighbor - heed are talking of starting a literary society. ' Thos. Ticbbourne, Goderich, was the guest of his dituehter, Mrs. Horace Horton, for it few days. Her many friends in thie neighbor- hood will be 'glad to learn that Miss Helen Clark is recovering from her re- centillness. Thos. Fotheringhana, of North Daa kota, and Mr and Mrs.latalcolm Mc- Kay, of Goderich, visited Mr, and Mese Alex. (Mutton this week. OBITUARY.-Denth has entered otir community, and has taken away one of cfur old residents, in the person of Mr. Patrick Italy, who died on Satur- day, the Oth Jelly., at the age of -0i years. The funeral was at 1 o'clock on Monday to 061berne ceinetery. Rev, Jas. Hamilton, pastor Of the elturcli, eopclucted the services at the house and grave. The inhere,' was rargehr attended, showing the esteem in which he was held.. StiMmerhills The vacant house of J. W. Ilill•was utilized by the young folks on Monday evening of last week, where they maniacal themselves atith dancing mail the hours Of morning i the musie WAS supplied by Wm, Johnstone, Clinton. $11111111$$ Mr. Fitz Sprung and his youngest eon, of Darlingford, Man., Is visiting his father, Mr. John Sprung. * Nina DoMiniele Riynoldoio eutfering from an attack of pnuemonlaq her speedy recovery is bopedlor. Tile wife of itir 3, Oarbert'Eas been in St Joseph's, Hespitel Landon. She is suffering frem nervous prostration, but hopes are entertained that she may be enjoyingher usual health soon. We understand that Miss Petrie, of Brucefield, lute been mimed, by the trustees of U. S. No, mnilett and Goderiels, and eounneneee her duties in the Orange . Hall. Summerhill, as Own as it can be fitted up for school purposes -probably next week. FARM SOLD. -Mr. Soo H. Brown has sold the tie acres, lot 11, Otla cone kW" lett, which he purehased it short time ego from Wm Leitch, Ohiselhurst, to Thos Adams, at a good profit. If Mr. Brown can dispose of his other sfaorrininghe will "likely go west in the Oonarcars-The Council elect for the Township of Hullett, viz Mos Mc- Millan, Reeve; Hugh 11,1011, -Samuel McCool, James Leiper an 'John. Barr, Councillors; met in the Township LootiPshorot on Monday Jahn- Stb, when having made the usual deblaratione Of office &a, they com- m aenced thehneiness of the year with the deteeminatien to practise the trietest economy. Communications row, the Department of Agriculture nd from the,,Vecy Provintial Board f Health, aslehig Manes and addresses f Township Officers. From I Ross Robertson, for it grant in aid of the flpspital, and on the maim f Councillors Leiner and Hill, the sum f $10 was orderect to he sent to the aid Institutions The -usual 13y7laws ere passed, for, fixing salaries and ppointieg township officers; George tepbenson, Constance, and John ingland, Auburn, are 'the:Auditors; NYilliam Carter, Assessor ,• R. Smith, °hector. The Local Board of Health ill be the Reeve, Clerk, John Oarberte eorge Watt and John Sprung: Ten- ers will be asked for, for the supply f 5000 ft of rock elm tainarac prank, o be used chiefly for •re -flooring ridges and repaimog old culperts. - he -Council foresees •the necessity of aving to build two large pew bridges ver the Maitland this yeat, ; one of hem, aMcMichaels," is already, under entracte the other, "McOools, ' is al- ady condemned for heavy traffic ; oth of these biidges will cost in the eighborhood of $5000. This in itself it very coesiderable item to add to e next tax roll. .4.. nullifier ' of ae- unts were etunined and passed. • hen • the Connell adjeurnect until Fra' ay, Feby. ld; at L80 p. 1111. 0 a re is th et) • Londesboro R. Bowsock has moved to J. Gar- rett's, Where he vill spend the winter. .-Mios T. ''"9178PPA '.-AX11)14114.14.Q.brrullepeed dresernaking ill Lenclesbo ro. this week: Mr. Haulm of Toren to, is conduatine special services for the .33rethren this week, • • . • . Wilfrid Crisp returned to Lonaon on: Friday, after spending' his holidays at his hoine. . • • The Creareery Co: have notices up fee the lettieg of the contract for ice for this Season. , .Itadford 'has moved hiSfamily to Dungannon, whei•e he has secured a position at harnessanaking, •• 'Misses Lavine, and Olvetta, Brigham returned to Hamilton oil Tuesday, to resume their respeetive' studies. Mr, D. W. Boyd returned to Chicago -on-Erlday, after spending the -New Year's holidays with relatives here: • ' Willie Tamblyn, son of J. Tainblen, has gone to Leerhington :for theavin- ter, where he wilt attend high school. . Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lyon, from. near Brandon, Man., arrived here on Wednesday, and surprised tbeiefeiends. • Rev. N. Leckie _conducted the &mil- Yersary services ;it Aubure last Sun- day. Rev. J. Small took his work here. Misses J. Wisenian and C °hid' • BUTTER FACTOR:Y.-The report of ren the factory for the pest year shows heft> that a total of 45633 lbs of butter were sold, for which the sena a exto,36 was seeured. From the 20th of July to the end of the season the price never went 'below 200. the last sale in Nov. realizing 22e. Mr. Ross is an excellent butter, mak.er, and the Dairy Lispector says the factory here is onealt the best he visits. The liabilities of the Com- pany are only $318. • • e wed acqoaintances heie rase week, rereturrungto the WesternNormal ANNUAT, MEETING. - The animal meeting of the goimesville 'Cheese & Butter Mfg, Co. was held on Jany. 6 ; the attendance as very fair. The following will represent theBoard foe the ensuing year :' Connolly, Presi- dent ;0. Holland, J. Senkins, 0, Wit - llama ard J. W. Yea Anioant of cream, 163,156 pounds, making 37,808 pounds butter fat, which tna,de 45,633 pounds of butter. One pound of butter fat made 1.205 pounds of butter. The average price received per pound, of batter was .20293. The report appeared to eye general .satisfeation to the shareholders and patrons, a., very hearty vote of thanks being tendered to the butter -maker Mr. Ross. and al- so to the Board of 'Directors for the excellent, condition in which the fac- tory stands, Ooderleb Township Mr, and Mrs. Sohn 'Green, Whe have been visiting friends in eastern parts of the Province, returned lase week. T. T. Churchill, VS., of Wolsely, Sask., is .visiting his daughter, Mrs, N. Jenkins, ivItutland con.; he intends to stay in On tario foracouple ofmonths. Mr, afal Mrs. Lewis Proctor, of the ettecorn, were at home to their frieods on Thursday evening of last week, and treated them to roast goose, etc, A. pleasant time, Wets spent by aIL MA.nninn 'Smith, of the 15th mita was metaled, on Wednesday of list weak, near, West Branch, Xieh, to Miss ,Susie Richardson, goungest datfghter of Mr. John Richardson. The ceremony was performed by the Ellis- eopal minister, Mr. and Mrs. Smith arrived home on Saturday. Westfield • 0 Mr. and IgtZis, 3. N", 'Otortpbell, with their daughters, Belva and till/1E1a, spent Now -rears day at their brother - James Maley. Henry Ilootrer, who has beet: visiting 1Vesti1eld friends, has rettirned to Mt home in Michigan. A nun -Aber of the S.0 E. of Clinton visited tbe Brethren here rest Friday evening ; they expect to return the visit Thursday evening. • Hewn OIR01.0.-The installatiou of officers will take place on the evening, of the 18t1i. As other important buil- iness will be transacted, it good attend- ance is desired, • Mrs. (Rev.) D. Medtid daughter Jos1;:_esie spent the New 'Year's- holidaYs with her sister, Mrs. J. Risley ; it tarp- ilygathering vvas held, when tivearre: .ters ate New Year's dinher together. The regular tiaiNt-ti t6:of -the R. T. of T. on Monday evening was fairly well attended ; at the next zneeting. orethe 22ndinst., a, debate' "Resolved, that', stertin is more usefulthat electricity," will be given. • ttayflejd Harry Falconer is home frit, winter Mr. Campbell, of Toronto, is visiting his relatives in town, •• Communion service will be held next Sunday at St Andrew's.• • Dave Gardiner spent Sunday in on Sabbath evenings. sermons on the Tee Commandments Mr. McNeil is preaching a series of town, the guest of F. A. Ed.4wards, • Alex. McLeod has return -t. to his school duties at Zurich, after spending the holidays with his parents tiere. The flour mills ere neating complet- ion, Mr. Thomson expects to hate thern in operation in,about a week. John Bailey and Alex. Ferguson, who have been sailing the great lake, have returned home for the winter, The Guild Society in St. Andeew;s church is having very interesting meet- ings after the Sunday evening service, Misses Mary and Bella Wiliddon, and jack Which:ton, of Goderich, spent, a few days with their uncle Mr John Whiddon, Dan. McInnes is lying in his shanty dangerously 111. Tho people of Goder- ietatownship should look after him, and have him removed to theallotase of Refuge, *here he would get the care neceesaty for his recovery,. TnaNtra.-T wish to thank Court Hayfield No, 1148, Lti.P., for the very proWpt payment of the policy held by my late husband, alsofor the beautiful Wreath sent by theta. With good wishes for the prosperity of your or- der, 3 am, very sincerely, MAIVOillterr Fantettreett. ,› 12 11;)0i3 100440111 Read Protszterazois.-00 the evening of Friday last the London Reed Weeds, of Mri John Aver,' met at the home of Mr, Wm. Stanbury, and presented him with a Bible and founti4n pen, US a slight memento of their goo 11 and esteem, and his housekeeper, es Dixon, with a Bible (deo, accompanied by the following addresses ; Mn. joror Army -We, your friends and neiglibors, some of whora can re- member the good old days of boyhood spent with you, feel that we cannot let this, the occasion of your departure from our midst, pule without giving expression to our regret, and also our good will, We have always, in days gone by, tonna your friendship true, In 'Imes of need you svere ever ready, with it helping hand, In our sorrows You eympathized with us, and in 'our joys you rejoiced with us. At our dif- ferent social gatherings we will miss your hearty handshake and cheering words. We would ask you to accept this Bible and fountain pen as tokens of our esteem. Wherever you May decide to east your future lot, you can rest assured that the best wishes of the people of the London Road go with You, and their prayer is that our Heavenly,Father may wateh over you, And that under the guidance of Hie Spirit von may continue to believe that "The One above; - • . In perfect wisdom,: perfeet lave, , Is working for the best" • Mis Avery leplied.as follows: 'As you are all aware, 1 ant not taken by curpriee. 1 feel uucqual to the effort of acknowlede'e your great kindness. 1 was ben; and relight up among ea you, and nothing e nv but the kindest. , feelings have existed between us. I had intended passing Inv allotted tithe with you, but such is destiny.. There • is A wiser Captain at - the helm, who knows the emirs° better. than we do. I may make rew friends, e but do not expect them like the leaved and-tried-friends-ofirly-youth. I have still a yote in Huron and I nuty,!-40,0, feture da,y, return ' and Vend martY good times with you, my old friends of the Loudon Rola. 'Now, if any of y7022shoula come West should can assure you of the best welcome in the land. In the token of repect you have'ehosen, You could not select anything that collar appeal more to my feelings, for two reasons --xt wa,a.a law unto flay mother, and the standard by Which we Were educatcreif slow to adopt it Again and again ; the principle that peompted the selection shovvin • an kite t in our morel rather than. our financial welfare. Masa MAX Drxon.- It is withdeep get feelings of. regret,. thet we have learned '„that you arn about to seirer your" connection with this rieigh.bor, hood. In the few Quirt years you heve .been, with us, you have, at oon- miderable telf-saarifite; been willing to ii§eiSt in our several urtdertakin s We ask your a,cceptanee of this Bi le. Red, acknowledgemeita of mit, !as 'Appreciation and expaession of our es-, sa:a teem. Our prayer is • that wher• " eve you may be, our Reavenly Father will' guera you, that 'you thay stiff "Labor. on et Ills command., aria offer all your Works to Rine" . , eonatitliC0 Miss Hellington esendhig ft few weeks at her borne in teruseele, Mr, Hugh C/aropbell has -purehased from his father the 1,09 acre. farm, lot con. 0, Hullett. Mloo McGrorie, of °Warwick Town- ship, is at present the guest of her *la- ter, Mrs. Jewitt and Mrs. W. Britton. Mr. W. Thompson, who resides near here Ilea bought the Campbell farm of 100 acres, adjoining hie own in the township of MoRillop. Ma Joseph Rands bee sold his house and lot to 3/1r, OM Riley; Mr. Rands( intends' going to Alberta in the spring, A Meeting of the Trustee Board of the Methodist church here was held on Tuesday evening last, The Treasur- ers-report.Treasur- ers-report.was very encouraging, being largely the result of the coupon system Who% has worked immensely, When the business of the past year was di posed of, the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows Mr. Jas. Stanley, Treasurer, Mr, R. W. Jewitt, aesistant Treasurer, Mr. JAS. Hinch- ,lev, Secretary. 'Robt, Pew, Steward, Win, -McIntosh, Hexton. lanasearrAaroar, --- The officers And teachers of the Sabbath School assail& led at the home of Mr. Wen. McIntosh and presented Air. MeAlister with a collection of Scottish songs and an ad.. dress as a token of his painstaking W- orts in Making the recent entertain- ment a success. Miss Charlotte Will. eon read the address, and Mr, R, W. Jewitt made the presentatiOn. Al- though taken coinketely by surprise, Mr. McAlister made it suitable and feel- ingre ly in which hesaid what he had done, e willingly did for the Maste t is hoped heill remain in our mid and continue to help in the good wor vomWI , •••••••1,..e filfTY•11.• ", • flodlerich W. T. Wilinott, of Gantnoque, too barge of the'organ in Knox church o untray, a,nd gave general satisfactio Alex. Colborne- cliedeatthe residene of his son, 3. Clolborne, hison hundredth year t the etamains sver taken to Paisley for interthent Notwithstanding the defeat of th by-law for their assistance, the Glocle ich Elevator Coe is preparing to con tissue the building of its cement con creta elevetor, as soon as the weathe moderates, uratnessenitied weather has n"ecessi taxed thesuspeneion of work on the 0 P. R, With the installation of steam shovel here mad ohe neer 131 th, he contractor will push the work with. vigor As SOffils-the opportunity effere. NOTES. -Henry $illib,' aged 80 years, passed over to the 4 silent minority this week. The summer laotel is now un- occupied sa,ve b3r, a caretaker, and a committee of the Council have been, instructed to tonsult the town's solici- tor With a view to conserving the town's rights. Invitations are out for h ge o E. Kelly, jeweller, nd IVIiss Belle Wilson, Rich. Per- es, of "The Feir," will build a large ore On the vacant propertyon the east side of the square. . Strang and John Kernighan ha,ve been ap- pointed to represent the town on the public library board Colborne was appointed a collegiate trustee ; R. McLean and Dr. Gallon menabers of the board of heelth, and R. W. Ball and W. R. Robertson auditors. , Or MEL PK Compound •with- Eucalyptol and Men. ,thol, •cures Coughs .atni Colds quick. Try it. • LARGE AMOS 25e REEKisv DRUG STORE, CLIISITaV, ONT, The Goderiell-Colborne Road Cas The following appears in the Goders Joh Star of last week, and exelaine self .-- "Some Annoyance was felt at the publicatiou in 'the local press last week of an itinp regarding the lawsuit be " tweets Godemeh and. Claiborne bewre, ships. The item appeared just as given by one of the solicitors in the map, e, • under the belief of course that it was SI absolutely. correct, Enquiry. has sin, k, been made (tithe other solicitor, IVIt0131G SEPlarlatiOn. of the case is as follow .` "The paragraph. which appeared i last week's Star regarding the actin k- is misleading, in so far as it leads the; 1:11. public to believe that the claim, of the •township of Goderich 'has be h an- e dotted." The partimilaureceedingyvas 6 abandonedM , in order that action ight - e be commenced in another court, it fact of which the defendants -were duly: action 18 4E0t4xcetailptAS above stated, thet end.' -' „ ..-••••••••••A - The Central College, at Ceylon. r • Some -Copies of •the "Ceylon Indepett: dent" have been sent to this office, . with areaccount of the prize giying at " the Central College there, which is up - der the principalship of S. C. K. Rdt- nam, sorein-law of S. NV. Irwin, Clio- • ton. The affair was 'very -brilliant being attendsd by many peon:lint t people .of Ceylon, several of whom, - gave addresses, highly complimenting the College on its very, successful work, and also the Principal, who is faceted to be a sound educationalist. The Principal, inhis report, told of some ..of •the work Witt had been ac..'; eomplished. There are at present 164 students on the roll. Of these, some .• aee being prepared for entrance to the :" London colleges of medicine and law, Oambeidgeeetc. . Many of the studente who come to the college for education " have first tie he taught reading, writ- ing and arithmetic. . A boarding es- tablishment is maintained in connec-' tion With the College, and •in this early' rising is insisted upon-write/a may, seem strange to scholars in this eouns try -5 and 0 a.m. being considered late enough for -those who wish to be suc- cessful in their cldsses. In his address ' the Principal spcikEttof many things in connection with the work, and sup,' .gestecl. possible improvements in th curriculum, etc..- • His Lordship Mr. Justheraiii.ciod Rea- '•terepteeided, and presented the prizes. Henaddanexesileraadienhnspeeeh,1ressinghislethrksedefiyto the students, and giving them goo& • advice. A pregram of music, etc., was given; Mrs. Rutnarn presiding at the harmonium, ' • .. • -Brucefleld • Trios. Fotheringhaan, Of Dakota, is visiting at. his old home, • • The meeting of the Farmers' Insti- . tute will be heid ou Saturday in Dix- on's hall ; a full attendance of both men and women is earnestly desired. The speakers from it distance will be Messrs. Mason apd Barbour, also T. B. Carling of Exeter, and John.A.Ilison of. Thames Road. _eti • The funeral a the late Mrs. ,binies' ho Bargess, eged 64, wilt' take place to- "t day, Friday, from the home of her Al daughter, Mrs. Jas. Rose, Londoti tha Road, to Eginondville cemetery, yvhere, the she will be laid to rest beside her late ful husband. The family formerly lived Th in Egmenciville, • but about two years sue ago moved to Deltota, where ,Mrs, Th Burgess clied onSaturday last, Co. Stanley in 1 Miss AL. McDonaldof Blyth, is at i'vh • Wexuat Distburree-Chief. ,Tteitice Falconbridge, in the non-jery sittings ;at Toronto •on Friday, heard the ease 'fthe Northern Elevator (Jo , of Win- nipeg, against the Lake Huron aral Manitoba Milling Co., of Goderich. TN he orthern E1even:n-0o. claim that ey•sen . the mehog people, eybotra eyeterm-hgrainemerehantsaritt ware. usemen," 1:0,000 bushels -Of Manitoba, wiz northern" wheat bY%the steamer gonquin in May, 1903. They claim t the purchasers did not live up to terms of the centeact and wrongs ly ccinyerted the wheat totheir use. ey thereforeask $10,000 damages for. h conversion, and also claim costs, e Lake Huron and Manitoba Milling reply thae they are not grain mer- nti3 and warehousemen, and deny other allegations. They state that 903 they bought 95,000 bushels of eat under a certain contract. This 00 buShele formed part of the 00 beshels, .the Whole is paid for, they, owe the plaintiff company present at the ho,me of Mrs.. John Mc- 10, Cowah, • '05 1Vliss Lizzie McEwen left this Week to and course at • the Normal• 1 in g' • resuine her not School, Toronto. .• Mr. Geo Campbell left last week to continue his studies at the Commercial College, -Toronto, taught by W. It Mrs. John Carter •thafflier two child - 0, of Shoal Lake, Man., are this wili- er visiting at the home of her broth- er, Henry Diehl, on the 5th. Joel Sheppard, faritieily Of Stanley', but now in the harness e business in itartney, Man., called on some of his old Mende on the line this Week. On /Monday evening as Mr. TIN; Baird, jr. Was watering the'horses. one of than eves kleking up and eteicletite- ally struck him on the forehead,inflict- ing it slight Wound. Had this blow been more direet it might have, been serious. Mise Helen Sparks, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Olilltoh Hospital two weeks ago, has returned to her: home. She made a tepid recovery, considering the r sever- ity of the Cita% having been able to sits Up with eomfort tree days after the operation Miss Sparks as attending echoer at Goderich when she was taken down With the disease, this being the Sixth attack that she had. Whighant WANTED,-,,litztter 26o, new•Iald eteer Sete Moo cash for No, 1. Mink. Clearing Ha% :of oress,Geoas, Furs, OW.' GEO. KING, Winahsei Walton lifoXibbon IS Seriously ill with typhoid. Rev. N. Burwash has bought tie roaW8On property, . The new G. T. R. etation is raptdly approaeh ing completion. • Miss Geddes, formerly of this place, was married in Detroit it few days ago.. . 14. W. Keeler, of Woodetock, bother of Mr..Xeeler, ot town, ended his life in it fit of despondency. , r. • ,„ West Waiestoah 01r, STA/kn.-It is reported that oil has been discovered in this township, and it ayndicatelfaebeen formed which has leased 1200 acres of land in the vi- cinity of the supposed oil territory, A ample of the oil, analyzed in Toronto* has been declared to be a good speci- men, and 11 18 said arrangements -ars being made to start boring at. Once. Town Connell ,. The first meeting of the new coun- oil Was held On Tilesday inerninge all the members qualifying and taking their aeats. The different committees were ap- pointed, the StreetCommittee being 1/4 composed of Messrs V,l ar,eraliain and Paisley, the latter b ing appointed Chairmen. This wee he only, conn Mittee that 'a,ppointed its: chatrman, the others being left in abeyance, The Mayor, Olerk and Finance Corn- inittee having been appointed to . in- quire as to the eecurities of the ICnit- ting Co., reported that the stook sheet showsd a total of $12500, ,.„veith acida tioniffstock of, $2500e not shown on sheet, the seine being paid in the bank to the credit of the Company, the :inortgage hits beenexecuted accords ing to agreement. The only psi* of the ageeerneot that they are not able .to fulfil is that earring for the employ - merit of 30 hands; 'theywill street with 35, and the PUIPber Will be increased. On motion of Controller Wiltse, seeoried by Councilor Gfrahata, the re- port was received end Oh completion of the mortgage, the Illayor was auth- orized to pay over the $6000 to the Odmpany The Clerk was authorized to adver- tise for applicatinne foe the different offlees for the year. . On Motion .of Ociuricilor Gihhilage. tieconded.by 0ouncilot Wiltse, j. 0, Stevenson VMS appointed Collegiate Institute Tritstee in succession to D. ,A., Forrester. . John Wiseman and P Cantelon were appointed Auditors. A. lileHenzie was appointed a member of the Board of Heald:in:1d also- it inetnhet a the • Public Library Board, A grant °PM was made to the Sick Ohildren's MA - Walt Toronto, .... Moved hv Cennciler•ri ord, seconded by Councilor Gibbings, that In the opinion of tide Council- to •liaste a pro- - per system of waterworks installed Would be in the best interests of the town, and we request the* Mayor to call it meeting of citizens and of the Board of Trade, gOite time between now and the ist of February, to core, older the Matter.- Carted, • The'Council adjourned to meet tint first Monday in Febtelary, . Turnberry FATAL ACCIDENT. -Death can suddenly on•Thursday afternoon t John Oolieland, A well-known resi of the township of Turriberr . •At company with his two sons, he was engaged in cutting wood in the bush: • A, tree had been felled and lodged among the taps of other trees, mato afterwards'came down, striking the unfortunate man on the back of the head; with fatal results. Decea514 Only lived about an boor after the ae., cident but was conscious 'up to the ,eiatl. He had been it respected- resid- ent of the township for it number of years and for some years past had beet a nieraber ot the municipal coun- cil, and was re-elected by acclamation as one of th,e Township Councillors. ISteverin the annals of the history of " Stephen has the fight for the reeveship , been so keenly contested as Was the battle this year. Both Mr. Samuel Siveitzer and, Henry are o et time war horses, having' been pitted. against each other on several occasions. First Willert defeated Svveitzer, them • Siveiteer was 'elected to office, • The . next time Willett was successful, bue'• the fourth time -Sweitzer polled the most votes. This yew/ the electl e - suited in a tie, both candidate ing 422 votes. This being t deeiding vote was given Henry Either; at, P. la, favor of Mr. Willett. • ,-; • , Molsons Ban 185 CapitalPald up$3,001); 'Reserve $8,000,,, Total AfiStatfi $30,00 :SAVE YOUR DOW by depositing...in --- Bank. It.sloni3 not r amotoseto begin wit cent interesteetia 41 and upwards, now- deposit what. -add to it Mari We will weIconia large or snuill.a, A. general S:auk transacted. C. B. Ait*