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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1888-04-27, Page 2• tis ,ki,>GI#A'X ,ARIL 27, 1008. ThQ Earth Trembled, BY E. 1'. ROE. Author of �" He Fell in Love with hie Wife, Opening a Chestnut Barr," etc. CONTINUED. CHAPTER XXIX. CONSTERNATION. Young Houghton was like a high - 'nettled steed, from which the curb bad been removed. His tempera- ment, even more than the impati- ence of youth, led him -to chafe at delay, and Ella appeared so lovely, so exactly to his mind, that he had a nervous dread lest others should equally appreciate her, and forestall his effort to secure her affection. He resolved, therefore, that not an hour should be lost, and so went directly back to his father's counting -rooms. Bodine was writing as usual at his desk, and Houghton looked at him with an apprehension thus far unknown in leis- experience. But he did not hesitate. "Captain Bo- dine," ho said with a little nervous tremor in his voice, "will you be so kind as to grant me a private inter- view this evening 1" The vete. an looked at hint coldly as he asked, "May I inquire, sir, your object in seeking an interview?" 40I will explain fully when we ars alone. I cannot here, but will 'rarely say that my motives are honorable, as you yourself will ad- mit." Bodine contracted his brows in painful thought for a moment " I may as well have it out with him at once," was his conclusion. "Very well, sir, I will remain after the office is closed," be said, frigidly then turned to his writing. George went to his desk in bis father's private room, and there was a very grim, set look on his face also. "I understand, my future father-in-law," he murmured softly. "You think you are going to end this affair in half -an -hour. We'll see." Tho afternoon was very warm,and his father said kindly,"ComeGeorge, knock off for to -day. I'ni going home and shall try to get a nap be- fore dinner." " That's right, father ; do so by all means. I have an engagement this evening; so -please don't wait dinner for me." -His thought was, " If I'm to keep my" temper, I can't tackle More than one in the same day ; yet I don't believe my father will be obdurate. If I succeed the time will conte when he will thank me with all his heart." Mr Houghton had no disposition to control bis son in small matters, and the young man came and went at his own ii will. Thus far his frank- ness and general good behavior had inspired confidence. His tastesbad always inclined to athletic, manly sports, and these are usually at va- riance with dissipation of every kind. The impatient youth bad not long to wait. The clerks soon departed, and the colored janitor entered on his labours, Bodine rem lined writ- ing quietly until George came and said, "Will you be so kind as to come to the private office ?" The veteran deliberately put his desk in order, and followed the young man without a word. There was still an abundance of light in ----which to see each other's faces, and George observed that Bodine's ex- pression boded ill. He took a seat in silence and looked at the flushed face of the youth coldly and impas- sibly. "Captain Bodine," George began, hesitatingly, "you can make this in- terview very hard for me, and I fear you will do so. Yet you are a gentleman, and .I wish to act and speak as becomes one also." Bodine merely bowed slightly. "I will use no circumlocution. You have been a soldier,and so will naturally prefer directness. I wish you permission to pay my addresses to your daughter." "I cannot grant it." "I -lease do not make so hasty a a decision, sir. I fear that you aro greatly 'prejudiced against me, but-" "No, sir," sail Bodine, "I am not prejudiced against you at all. I have my own personal reasons fot taking the ground I do, and it is not ne- cessary to discuss them. I think our interview may as well end at once." " Captain Bodine; you will admit that I have acted honorably in this matter. Since your daughter told me that you were averse to our ac- quaintance, I have made no effort to see her." " Certainly, sir, that was right and honorable. Any other course would not have been so.' " It is my purpose to maintain a strictly honorable and strlightfor. ward course in this suit." • " Do you mean to say that `you will pursue this suit contrary to my v irihes 1" " Certainly. There is no law, human or divine, which forbids a man from loving a good woman,and Mike Bodine is good, if any one is." " How do you propose to carry on this suit 1" the captain asked site nly. - " 1 scarcely know yet, but in no underhand way. 1 must ask you to inform Miss Bodine of this inter- view." "Suppose: 1 decline to d0 so.' "Then 1 ellen makr, it known to her myself.' "In other words, yon defy me. - "Not at all, riot, in the sense in which you finest:. I slfall take no action wbatc;v'•r withrmt your know- ledge." "WI pions remewber that my daughter is not of age," "I do not dispute your right in the least to control her actions till she is, but I shall not take the risk of losing her by timidity and delay. Others will appreciate her worth as well as myself. I wish her to know that I love her, and would make her my wife." "You appear to think that this is all that is essential so far as she is concerned," said Bodine, in bitter sarcasm. "You do we wrong, sir," Hough. ton replied, flushing hotly. "Even if you should give your consent, I, better than any one, know that my suit would be doubtful. But it would be hopeless did I not reveal to her my feelings and purposes." "If she herself, then, informs you that it is hopeless, that would end the matter." "Certainly, after years of patient effort to induce her to think other- wise." "I do not think you have shown any patience thus far, sir. You have scarcely more than met her be- a reealll.e. He etf<armly knew wbe- tg .r be. bad acted wisely or pot, In- d e. eIm region re . upoit hila In- deed, the p w grew in tits (:.n- tbat :be bad b�eu� o s . counter,tbat George, in making 'plus, his messenger to 1+;.11a, had acted; with singular astuteness. This was true,but the mpg Witt 11.04on was not the result of the Yankee shrewd- ness with which the Otero', was disposed to credit him. .A. simple, straightforward oourse is usually the wisest one, and George instinctive• ly knew that Ella would appreciate such openness on his part. lie was left in a very anxious and perturbed condition, it is true,but in his heart be again thanked Mrs Willoughby for putting him so sacredly on his guard against his hasty•temper. Absorhed in thought, he sat till the gloom of night gathered in the office ; then the shuffling feet of the impatient janitor aroused him. Solacing the old man with a dol- lar, be went out hastily, and walked A mile or t'vo to work off his ner- vous excitement, then sought a res- taurant, murmuring, "I haven't fore you enter, reeklessly and set reached the point of losing my ap- fishly, on a 'suit,' as you tern] it, petite yet." which can only bring wretchedness By the time .Bodine reached home he was much calmer, and disposed to take a much more hopeful view of the affair. He again concluded that after all it was best that he should be the one to inform Ella, and thus keep selfish than any other man who to her and to those why have the natural right to her allegiance and love." "You do me wrong again,Captain Bodine. I am no more reckless or would marry the girl he loves. By the Matter entirely within his own reason of circumstances over which I had no control I have met Miss Bodine and she has inspired a lac- ed in you. 'x on can find no serious duce her to take the same attitude hands. Believing her to be as yet untouched bT anything that Hough- ton might have said to her, he felt red love, such as her mother inspir- quite sure that he could readily in - fault with me personally, and I am not responsible for others. I have my own life to make or mar, and never to win Miss Bodine would mar it wofully. I am an educated towards the objectionable suitor which he proposed to maintain to the end. He found her and his cousin very anxious about bis late return -an man and her equal socially,although anxiety not allayed by his grim, expression. ' she is greatly my superior m stern otherP respects, I have the means with which to support her in affluence. I mean only good towards her and you. This is neither selfishness or recklessness." - " Have you spoken to Mr hough "I have been detained by an un- pleasant interview," he said, "With that old-" "No, not with Mr Houghton. I will explain after dinner." With the swiftness of light, Ella ton of your intentions 1" surmised the truth, and made but a " Not yet, but I shall." yety indifferent repast. Her Rather " You will find him as bitterly noted this,and asked himself "Could opposed to it all as I ant." she have known of his purpose 1" " I think not. I shall be sorry Then be reproached himself inward - beyond measure if you are right, ly for entertaining the thought. mist net 9414age ,tnysegue, 9f1107 tO.e. Ton. nlu$t Ve1719.1100; that d; „POP, COP.0010.9ei OS truly as yap, httliert sew the: young fellvw,afldIhaven t.,fThere: f Ov +mAla, You've •cousin Hugh, r€p?ernbor that Ella bas your apirit,and the spirit of her anteaters. Show her right and best, and she will do it." Bodine looked at his daughter in deep perturbation. Could that flushed, beautiful woman be his lit- tle Ella I With an indescribable pang he began to recognize that she was a woman, with an independent life of her own. The greatness of the emergency calmed ]rim, as all strong hinds are quieted by great and impending danger. " Ella," he said, gently and sadly, "I do not wish to treat you as a little, foolish girl, but as becomes your years. I wish your conscience and reason to go with mine. You know that your happiness is the chief desire of my life. There could be no happiness for either of us in such a misalliance. The father of this hasty youth will bs as bitterly opposed to it all as I am. We belong to different camps, and can never have anything in common. You know my motive in taking employment from him. I have thought better of it, and shall now leave his office as soon, as I can honorably. I dori't wish to Outrage your sense of justice, Ella, and I will mention one other essential point in the interview. I told yo ing Houghton that he must accept your answer as final, and that he would proceed further at his peril, and he said he would only take a final an- swer from you after years of patient waiting and wooing. flow he pro- poses to do the latter I do not know, nor does he know himself. He did say, however, that he would take no action without my knowledge. You see that I am trying to be just to him." "I would like to ask one question, papa. Did he use any angry, dis- respectful language towards you ?' Bodine winced under this ques- tion, but said plainly, "No, he did not. He apologized for the third time for a hasty remark he once made before he knew who I was. He said that he recognized that I was a gentleman then, and that he would trust me as such to deliver his message." The girl drew a long breath as if a deep cause for anxiety had been removed. "Oh, come now, cousin Hugh,ycu and Ella are taking this matter too much to heart. Why, Lor bless you, I had nearly a dozen offers by the time I was Ella's age. There is nothing tragic about this young' man or his proceedings. Indeed,I think with Ella, that he has done remark- ably well, wonderfully well, consid- ering. Nine out of ten of his kind wouldn't be so scrupulous. He has done neither you or Ella any ,w rong, only paid you the highest compli- ment in his power. Regard it as such and let the matter rest there. IIe can't marry Ella out of hand any more thali he can me," At this the gill, seeing inevitably the comic aide of every thing, burst into a laugh. "Cousin Sophy,"she said, "you surpass Solomon himself. Come, dear papa, let us try to be sensible. Of course, Mr Houghton can't marry me without your con- sent or mine." ' "Then I may. tell him that you will never give •your consent -that what he terms his suit must end at once and forever?" She again became very pale, and did not answer immediately. "Ella, my only child, the hope and solace of my life, can you hes- itate?" With a rush of tears, she threw herself upon Ms neck and sobbed, "Tell him that I will never do any- thing without your consent." Then she fled to her own room. The captain and Mrs Bodine sat looking at each other in consterna- tion. ,but it can make no difference." The meal was comparatively a si- " You will defy him also, then 1" lent one, and soon over ; then they " I object to the use of that word, all when to Mrs Bodine's room. Captain Bodine. In availing my- "I wish you to be present,Consin self of nay inalienable rights I defy Sophy," said the captain, "for I have no one." a very disagreeable task to perform, Have I no rights in my own and I can scarcely trust myself to child? Your purpose is to rob me do it fairly. Ypu must prompt me as ruthlessly as our homes were if you think I do not. Ella,my dear desolated years since." and only child, I trust that you will " I am not responsible for the receive the message, which, in a past, any more than I am for your sense,I have been compelled to bring • Mypurpose prejudices abalnst,n]e p P you, in the right spirit. I feel sure is simple and honorable, as much_ so you will do so, and that your as that of any other man who may course now and hereafter will con - ask you for your daughter's hand." tinue to give me that same deep,glad "Mr Houghton," said Bodine, peace at heart which your fidelty to rising, "there is no use in prolong- duty and your devotion to roe have ing this painful and intensely dis• always inspired. Yon have my hap - agreeable intervieee I said to your piness now in your bands as never father in this office that our rela- before ; but I do not fear that you tions could be only those of busi- will fail me. The son of the man neris. Even these shall soon cease. whom we all detest, and whose em - I now understand you, sir. Of plot I iliadlleave presently,has asked course the past is nothing to you,and permission to pay you hisaddresses." you are bent on obtaining what you She turned pale as he spoke so imagine you wisli at the present gravely, and trembled so visibly. moment, without any regard to " Why do you tell me this, papa?" ers. Let me tell you once for all she faltered. I would rather not there can be no allianeehet ween your have known it." house and mine. I would as soon " Because he requested me to tell bury my daughter as see her mar- you. Because be said he wished rel to you. Ido not find fault with you" to know that 11e loved you, and you personally. You are headlong that if I did not tell you be would and inconsiderate. You would lay himself;" and 11e looked at her your hands on the best yon can find keenly. • in the South just as your armies and " Then," cried Ella, impetuously, politicians have done. But you pro- "although I may never speak to him need at your peril -do you compre• again, I say he has acted honorably. bend mel -at your peril," and the I told yoti he was incapable of any - veteran's eyes glanced fiercely. thing clandestine." " Captain Bodine," said George, " I trust that you will never also rising, " you cannot make me speak to him again," said her father, lose my temper. I shall give yon almost sternly. " I have forbidden no just reason for saying that I am him to have any communication headlong. I wish you could be with you, and I certainly forbid more calm and fair yourself. Before your speaking with'him again." we part one point must be settled. Father," said Ella, gently, with My request must bo met in one way tears in her eyes, "-I do not deserve or the other. If you will give me that you should speak to me in that your word that you will repeat the tone. I've always tried to obey purport of what I have said to Miss you." ' Bodine, I will make no effort to do o Forgive me, Ella, but I have so myself. However hostile you been intensely annoyed by the inter - may be to me, I know that you are view inflicted upon me, and I Can- a than of honor, and I will trust not think of it, or of his preposter•- ;Slit. I merely wish Miss Bodine ous course, with patience. More - to know that I love her, and am over, pardon me for saying it; you willing to wait for her till I am have shown a friendly interest in grey." • him which it has been very painful " You wish me to tell her that to note."e you will wait and pray for my death, "I've only tried to be fair to him, and seek to lead her to (lo likewise,' 1 ,a la." was the angry reply. " Please try merely to forget him, "It is useless for 111e to protest Ella --to think nothing about' him against your unjust and bitter words. whatever." The trust that I offer to repose in " I shall try to obey you, papa ; you entitles nie to better courtesy." but you are too old and wise to toll By a great effort Bodine regained me not to think. As well tell me self-control,ancl balanced himself for not to breathe." a few moments on his crutches in Ella," began her father, sternly, deep thought. At last he said, "I «can you mean-" accept the trust, and will he as fair "Now, Hugh," interrupted his to yon as it is possible for an out- cousin, "be careful you do not do raped father to be. I forbid that more mischief than young Houghton you should have any communication could possibly accomplish, How men with my daughter whatever, and I dabungle in these matters. Hought'n shall forbid her to receive any from hasn't bungled, though, His mak- you. What is more you must take ing you his messenger strikes me as her answer as,final." the shrewdest Varikee trick I ever "I promise only this, Captain Bo. heard of." dine, that I shall take no action "I hnd the same impression on without your knowledge. I my way home,' admitted Jlodine, shall trnst you implicitly in repeat- irritably. ing the purport of this interview. Ella felt that she owed no such The moment that I looked into your deference to Mrs Bodine as she did face I recognized that you were a to her father, and, with an ominous gentleman, and I again apologize flash in her oyes, said decidedly, for my rudo.remark, before I know "you are hnngling, cousin Sophy. who you were. Good evening, sir." George Moughton is incapable of Bodine bowed atiflly,and departed with many conflicting emotions sur- ging i 1e his breast, none of them in the- perfertp:l.n a of duty, f earg;a ,arse Vito many of the ooa►ilatanta, bptllt.ljTnion and Clonfederate,o4able of fighting eaAh other' to `the death during the war, but ready to shake hands after the battle was over. No one understood this disposi- tion better than her father, and he felt that the South was no place for George. He wished his son to go back to Massachusetts,wbere wealth and influence would open the way for a brilliant career; and the old man already saw in imagination his name famous in the old Common- wealth. • tie had been thinking over one of these on the present evening, and his mind was full of it when George entered. "Glad to see you so early," he said, genially. "Had a good dinner Yes; then,sit down awhile, for I wish to talk to you. I've had a good nap, and so won't need to go to bed very early. Well, my boy, you've reached that age when you should take your bearings for your future career." "Why, father, I've always expect- ed to go into business with you, and gradually relieve you of its burdens and cares." " No, George, that wouldn't be best ; that wouldn't suit mo at all. You are fitted for something bettee and larger. You wouldn't carry on the»business as I do, and that would lead to differences ' between us. I couldn't stand that. The iron en- tered my soul before you were born. Your brother had equal promise with yourself, and, to. put it very mildly, I have no love for those who destroyed him. I do business with them, but in much the same spirit that Antonia dealt with the few on on the Rialto. You would not do this, nor could I expect you to. The accursed crime of rebellion has not smitten your soul as with lightning, nor broken your heart. The young fall into the ways of those with whom they live, and I wish you to have as little to-do with this South- ern people as possible. There is no career for yon'in this city, buy in your native State you can become almost what you please. If, for in- stance, with your splendid health you entered upon' the study of law, and mastered it, I have influence and wealth enough to advance yon rapidly, until by your own grip you can clime to the top of the ladder. You can there eventually marry in- to one of the best families in the State, and thus at the same time secure happiness and double your chance3 of success. • On his ton his lost had somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to re- turn to his native Sti te; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston. All morbid tendencies strengthen if indulged. The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased. Allied to this motive was the plea. sure of accumulating money, the ex- citement of business, and exultation over the fact that ho was taking tens of thousands from bis enemies. As far as possible he invested his capital at the North. The people among .whom he dwelt knew this, knew that, unlike Mr Ainsley, be Was doing as little as possible to build up the section from which he was drawing his wealth. George, as yet, had not been in - dotted into the spirit or knowledge of his father's business methods, for the old man had believed that the time for this had not come. More- over, as the merchant became better acquainted with the; maturer char- acter of his son,he became convinced that George would not, indeed could not,carry on the business as he bad. There was a largo, tolerant good na- ture abort the youth, which would render it impossible to deal with any ono in his father's spirit. IIe had not known his elder brotber,and CHAPTER XXX. TEMPESTS. his return home George found father reading such of the Bos - papers as most nearly reflected own views, and in which he had none of his early interest. He always looked upon himself When Peby wee eiek, we t,n,vs ker.casterle, When alio wale A 4" iP4, 4bA died, fee Vasterlti,. ease Rho becima DJ4i,:iibe 01141$ to Q000, A, Whoa eha bled Ohlldren, he aovethtflm ctwtprla 4� what you term a Yiinkee trick. I will bo pliant under all motives of was merely proud of his record as love and duty to my father, but you that of a bravo soldier who had died TO 115 CONTINUED. My love was like a lily fair, Low drooping in the sultry air, My heart was rent with griet and care, I loved her well. But lo! The wonder grows and grows; My lore's now like a blooming rose. How bright her face with beauty glows, I dare not tell. - DENTIST, • • COATS BLOCK. Rgr KEEFER. CHARGES MODERATE. • CLINTON. UNION SHAVING PARLOR. HA VING. 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It m. a.m. p m Maces 9.45 6,10 8.15 4.25 Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday. 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m British snails, 6fonday,rVed- nesday, Thursday 6.30 a.m. Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Savings flank and Money Order Otlice close at 6.30 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster. Clinton, Aug. 1887. H. 11, Elliot, M. D.. 1 L.It.C.P„ hdiuburgh, L.R.C.S.. Edinburgh, Licentiate of the Mid- wifery, Edinburgh, Office at Brucefield. at® imemZ OW L� l'Y1 tw ®® Ca) rna.1- $50,000 to Loan at 6 per cert. W. Gunn, M.D. I,. 11. C,P„ Edinburgh, L.R. C. S. Edinburgh, Li- centiate of the Mid- wifory,Edin. Otfl eo,on corner of Ontario and William Sts., Clinton, HENMII4L1ER NURSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREE. NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH. AND ASTRACHAN PINE, TUE LATTER OP WHICH WE MARE A SPECIALTY. LARGE STOCK ON HAND, The above ornamental trees and shrubbery wi be sold at very low prices, and those wautin anything in this connection will save mono purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attend ed to. Address, JOHN STEWART, Benmiller. Why pay others ', 8, 9 and 10 per cent, *hen you can get money from us at 6 per c. First-class loans 5i per Cent. Large loans 5 per oent. TERMS made to suit borrower, re- garding „payment and period of loan. Apply to FARRAN &, TISDALL, • BANKERS. CLINTON. OLINTON MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE, Library and Reading Rooms; Perrin block, down Stairs. About 1,700 volumaP in the Library and all the Leading News, papers and Periodicals of the day on the table. Membership ticket til per annum. Open from 2 to 5 p m, and from 7 Ma 0 p. m. Appltoations for membership feoeived ey the Lfbrarlan in the room. MONEY IMONEY iMoNEY1 Wo can make a few good loans from private funds at low rates and. moderate expense. Terme made to sait borrowers. MANNING MANNING ,tt SCOT•r. The Molson Bank. Incorporated -by Act'of Parliament, 1855:. CAPITAL, - - $2,000,000. HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. THOMAS WOAKMAM,. •President. J. H. R. IdOLSON .. Vice -Pres. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, General Manager Notes discounted, Collections made,Drafs issued, Sterling and American ex- e47,nge bought and sold at lowest current rates. interest at 4 per cent allowed on deposits. THE MERCHANTS' Protective & Collecting Association - OF CANADA' Office, Hamilton, Oaat. ESTABLISHED 1884. Is an Association of business and professions men, having for its object the COLLECTION OF DEBTSa • And to prevent tts members making bad de by furnishing them with lists of parties who not pay. Merchants and others having accounts to collet andwlshing to become members, by remitting 87 to our Managers, Hamilton, Ont., will receive by return mail, full particulars, certificate of membership, &c. J.B.MILLS & Co., Managers, Hamilton Or to Jas.THOMPsosr, Agent, Clinton FARMRRN . Money advanced to farmers on their own notes with one or more endorsers. No mortgage re• quired as surity. H. C. BRE .ER, Manager, January 1867. Clinton Oaks' Excelsior ORGAN J. C. SEVESOI -THE LEADING- UNDERTAKER - -,-AND- EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF COFFINS, CASKETS, &c., Wci FUNERALS ; FURNISHED On the shortest notice and at reasonable rates. The best Embalming Fluid used Splendid HIearse. ALBERT ST., C LINTON, OPPOSITE TOWN HALL After the severest test at the late fair in Clinton, it was universally ad- mitted that FOR PERFECT AND EASY ACTION, BEAUTY OF FINISH, AND SWEET- NESS OF TONE, the EXCELSIOR was away ahead of all others, and destined to be the popular instrument of the day. This, along with the fact that a special prize was awarded it, certainly speaks volumes for the instruments, and parties purchasing should see the EXCELSIOR before buying elsewhere. GEO. F. OAKES, PROPRIETOR. Factory three doors west of Mnlloy's Pump Shop, Rattenbury St., Clinton. J. BIDDLECOMBE. 1-- -�' Watch & Clock M der Lon'lesboro holler Mills After being thoroughly overhauled and re -fitted with NEW MACHINERY of the most approved kinds, these mills are now in splendid running order, and will not he surpassed in the quality of the work done, by any mill in the country. Special Attention given to GRiSTING JEW ELLER, &c., • OPPOSITE THE MARKET SQUARE, Clinton. Where be keeps a select assortment or Watches Crooks, Jewellery, Silverware. Which we will sell at reasennble rates. Repairing of every description promptly attontol to, and al work warranted; JDLFCOMBE. Cliutotl, Nov. 1982. CHOPPING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE. Satisfaction guaranteed. Parties - wanting any- thingwhatever in this line will find it :o their interest to give uvacall. E. IHUBER, Proprietor. RICHLY Rewarded are those who read this and then act ; they will find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families. Tho profits are large and sure for everyy industri- ous person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a month. It is easy fokAny person to make SS per day and upwards, vino is willing to work. Either sex,young or old ; capital not needod,we start you. Everything new. No special ability required ; you, reader,can do it as well as any one. Write to us at once for hull particulSrs, which we mail free. Address Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine. HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y This Company is Loaning Money or Farm Security at Lowest Rates of interest. MORTGAGES •- : - PURCHASEL SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. 3, 4 and 5 per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposits,according to amount and time left. OFFICE -Corner of Market Square and North S IIOR,ACE HORTON. MANAGER. (.Inderich, Ausust 5th 1885 Fire Insurance. All kind+ of property insured at lowest tariff' rates. First-class companies, MICKETS ViA N. W. T, CO. LiNE BOATS 1 TO WINNIPEG AND ALL LAKE POINTS ALSO by all rail lines oi•er the GRAND TRUNIf and CANADA PACIFIC to any point on that lino, Winnipeg, Brandon, &e., Dakota, Kansas, or any point reached by rail, local or foreign. Come and see nsc before you buy tickets any- where. J. 'IIIO)IPSON, Clinton. (JLINa' N Planing Mill -AND- DRY KILN-' SUBSCRIBER u isHAVING JUST niCMl .- non Eand furnished his w ngi with machinery of the latest improved patterns is now prepared to attend to all orders In his line In the most preempt and setisfactorymaseev and at reasonable rates. He would also return thanks to all *he patronized the old m before they were burned out, and now being in a 13e ter rantion to execute orders expeditiously feats confident ho can giv widen Mato all. FACTORY -Rear the ,,band Trunk Railway, Minton. TH019A" Ira EN7.''b,'