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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1888-06-29, Page 2FUIDAY, JUNE 29, 1888. The Earth Trembled, BY B. P. BOE. r e He Fell in Love with his wee," "Opening a Chestnut Burr," etc. cue:eleven •-••••••• George explained the quest he w US about to'enter upon, and pro - raised caution. Then he approached Ella. "Miss Bodine," he said, "I will 22)W seat eh for your father till 1 end bine" Again the girl could not trust herself to speak, but tears came to 'ler eyes as she gave hirn her hand. He pressed it so hard as to leave a lelicious little ache, and hastened • way. "Good leewho was that awful• ..eoking want" Mrs Beeline asked Fll t ieuree lleughton. He carried yeti from home here." Lor! Lor! Saved my life as well as yours and cousin ilegles?" "Yes, and now he is going to 'nelp papa and Mara." -Well, well; we'll have to fur- seive him for. being born Nord'. Is ehat old —" Ella stopped her mouth with a kiss and whispered, " That is his father. Don't let us look at him. An fact,I'm afraid to—at least while j :Se is so ill." 1 " Well," ejaculated ,MIS Bodine, if this earthquake does not cure him of his cussedness, I hope the ; " m Lord will take him to heaven." He did not prevent George from -,:oniing to meelor his going to papa's aid. Ile was kind, too,to that poor svoman yonder. )h, I'm so sorry tforher, iind 1 wish 1 could do some - feeling that, ifde they mot, thy would die wows,. -with owl black .ruin sheet thaw, cattee0.by nne tibouk, thu leer could net be combated that the next might end everything. When the convulsion passed, • Clancy and Aunt Sheb s. immediate- ; ly formed a chair with their hands, and Mara helped Mrs Hunter, now ready enough to escape by any means, to avail herselfaof it. They made their way with difficulty over the debris of Kies Street. Here they were obliged to pause and rest. No rest, however, did Clancy obtain for a momentary glance revealed one of the awful phases of the die. aster. Three or four doors above them, houses were burning from overturned or exploded lamps. Some of the shopkeepers were frantically endeavoring to save a few of their goods, often, in their excitement, carrying out the strangest and most valuless article. Clancy 's brief glance gave no heed to such efforts, but before he could turn away, a woman with a child in her arms came rushing from one of the burn- ing houses. Her dress had touched - the fire, and was beginning to burn. Clancy cauget one of the blankets from Mitea, and with it extinguish- ed the flames, while Mara took tbe in apt. The instant the babe was out of her arms the mother tried to break away and rush back, shriek- ing, "Deere's anothetthere's an- other child." "Where ?" cried Clancy, restrain- ing her. "In the teont room there." " Stay here, then," and he darted through the doorway, out of which the smoke was pouring as from a chimney. Mara and the mother looked after hill) in breathless and agonized uspeuse. The flames had burst iiddenly into the apartment, and hroligh do windows they could see him enter, snatch up the child, and lisappear. But he did not come out of the st -cet door as soon as they expeeted. They could endure waiting no longer. Both dashed into the suroke.clouded passage.way, and stumbled against Clancy where he had sunk down within a few step's of safety. The mother seized her child,while Mara, with a szrength given by her heart, dragged the strangling man to the open air. By this time Aun' Sheba was at her aide, and between them they carried hien to the spot whereMes Hunter lay. Now that he could breathe he soon recovered; t%Iara's tender and employing words being potent indeed in rallying bine His exposure to beat and smoke had been teryible, but fortunately very brief. He was soon on his feet, exclaiming, "\Ve must go on to Meeting Street, for there we shaU have a better chance." Thither they made their way with other fugitives, Clancy and Aun Sheba carrying Mrs Hui tsi•ias before, Meta following with the in- fant, and close beside her the grate. ful mothlir with the other child., Having reached a somewhat open space in the wider thoroughfare,the young, man became satisfied that another mode of transportation must be found. Mrs Hunter was too heavy for the primitive method adopted in the emergency. Aun Sheba took , the injured woman's head upon. her lap while be rested and looked about for something like an army stretcher. Among the ruins he found one of thelong wood- en shutters which a jeweller bad placed against lei; window hours be- fore. Watches end gems gleamed in the light of kindling fires, and were within easy reaeh, but the most unscrupulous of thieves were honest that night. Clancy cal ried the shutter to Mrs Hunter's side, and then watched for some man whom he could persuade into his .service. The great thoroughfare was full of fugitives, and soon among them the mother recognized a man of her acquaintance, who took charge of -her and the children. The major- ity like Clancy, had been delayed by efforts in behalf of the sick or injured, arid already had their hands full, Others were so dazed and horror-stricken that they moved about aimlessly, or sat upon the pavement, moaning and lamenting in diapering accents, It woold ap- pear as if the emergency developed the strength and the weakness of every mind. Some were evidently crazed. As Mara atol' beside Mrs Hunter to prevent the crowd from trampling upon her, she saw a half dressed man, breaking his way through the ;crowd. The maniac stopped before Ler,and for a moment "fixed upon her wild blood -shot eyes, then placed an infant in her arms, and with a yell bounded away. Mara, hoiror-stricken saw that the child was dead, and that its neck was evidently broken. Clancy came up immediately, and taking the in- fant laid it down out of the central patli, for all kept to the mid dle of the street. As he did so, he heard his name called by a voice lie knew too wel 1 The feeling it inspired compelled him again to recognize how false he had been to himself and also to Miss Ainsley. Her summons now brought the feeling that he too, like Mara, was bound, and, he went in- stantly to her side. "Ah; you deserttd me !" she said, bitterly. Ile silently psinted to Mrs (lnn- ter, who presented so sad, a apectacle that even the exacting girl had no further words of reproach, but she glanced keenly at Mara. "We feared a tidal wave," Mr Willoughby explained, "and so de- •I s ll -Perhaps y011 Ca. Gar o d see.' s ••I've nothing to put undee yuitt 2 twat], cousin." "I'll put patience under it. That, t tt reckon, is all I have left now. Go Ella dear, 1 can't bear to hear her moan. len in no pain, and that 'wine has quite heartened nte." Elhi, did as she was bidden. That 3Ir Houghton was obsetvant, was ejuickly prove], for he said to Jube, -"Take this pillow to that /tidy you - If she declines, say you have your orders and leave it." Mrs Bodine raised herself on her -elbow and protested. "Madam," said Air Houghton, do not deny a helpless man the privilege of doing a little for the •comfort of others at a time like this." "But you have none left for your- self, sir." Mrs Bodine replied. "Madan), you can understand what a satisfaction that will be to roe under the circumstances." Mrs Bodine yielded,and adtnitted to herself that she was much more tsoui fottable. "I reckon the earth- quake is doing him good," she thorght, " and that the Lord had better keep him here a while longer." "Can't you lift me up a little 1" gasped the injured woman to Ella. "Oh, how I suffer, suffer!" Ella sat down beside her, and gently shifted the pillow. so that it came under the wounded back,while the weary head restedagainst her bosom. "Ob," said the poor creature, " that's easier,I reckon I won't have to suffer nnieli longer." Ella spoke soothingly and gently. !jr Houghton, who could only hear he sweet tenderness of ber tones, wiped tears from his eyes, as he again murmured, "God forgive me, blind, obstinate old fool that T. have -been !" The adjacent .flatncs now lit up the entire scene, throwing their baleful light on such an assemblage as had never before gathered in this New World. The convt 1 iion which threatened to raze every house in the city had -cartainly trought the people down to the same level. Both white and colored citizens were mingled to- gether on the square in swiftly - created democracy. Character, the noble qualities of the soul, without regard to color or ptevious condition, now only gave distinction. CHAPTER JCLII. • A HOMELESS CITY. 'The efforts of Clancy and Mara combined with the vigorous and sensible ministrations of Aun Sheba at last brought consciousness to Mrs Hunter. Tearing up a linen sheet they stanched and bound up her Wounda, and then Clancy said, "We must got her to one of the squares and under a uhysician's care as soon as poi- ale." "My folks is gwino to Mar'on quar, an dar I promise ter come," said Aun Sheba. "It's about as nigh as any ob dem." Mrs Hunter looked at Clancy,and shrank from him visibly. Ile said rjuickly, Sorely, Mrs Hunter, all •enreities should be forgotten at this time, or at least put aside. We should leave this side -street at once." "Aunty, " said Mara gently,"Mr Clancy has saved us both from de- struction. For my sake and Aun 4heba's, as well as your own, you must let him do all in his power." The d earthly, yet unearthly, ramble of tn)ther shock put an end to further hesitation. It would be long before the terror inspired by this phenomenon would cease to be ascrWhehning. Aun Sheba lifted ber arms im- plot ingly to heaven, while the vivid consciousness of the direst peril known brought Nlara and Clancy again together in an embrace that was the natural expression of the cidecl to seek the upper pottion oi the city." "Mrs Willoughby, if -yen are ble Of Walk," Said Claney, "your les - tad nut aid toe and -A.nn' Sheba in carrying Mrs Minter, who is very badly injured," "Oh, now that the 'first terrible shock to my nerves is over, 1 tor as well able to take ease of myself as any of you," replied the spirited little wotnan. "That's likeyout" exclaimed Clancy, heartily. Then turning ho said with eruphasis„ "Miss Ainsley, sou see that a man's first duty to- night is to the injured and utterly helpless." "Forgive me , " she replied in tones meant for his ear only, "I did hot know you owed so much to Mrs Hunter and her neice." "I shall owe my services to every ittjuted man and woman until all 1 are rescued," was the quiet reply. ; Than he helped Mo Willoughby place Mrs Hunter on the improvis- ed support, and between them they bore Jier \onward, the others follow. Theirprogress was necessarily slow,for the street was encumbered nut only with fugitives like them- selv.es, but alsowith tangled tele- graph -wires and all sorts of other impediments. Once they had to cower tremblingly under a tall building ewhilo a fire.engine thun- dered by,threatening to bring down upon them the shattered walls. As they resumed their slew and pain- ful march Bodine met them, his glad, out -spoken greeting to Mara fihbing ber heart with new grief.and dismay, while it allayed the jeylous a and bitterness of Miss Ainsley's wounded pride. The Northern girl had helm.' the report that Mara and' the veteran were eneniged, and here was con. titillation. Mara inquired onesly after Mrs Bodine and Ella, then took her place at the Captain's side, while Clarity moved on with set teeth and a desperate rallying of his physical powers, which he knew to be failing. Now that Ella was in the square young Houghton was not so impetu- ous as 'o jgnore the claimS of nature or to be regarcileseof his outward appearance. He again returned to his home, and saw Sam kneeling and praying aloud near the barn, with the two horses standing be- side him. "Sam, go to the squirm," he shouted. "Can't lebe de 'losses. Dey's bofe lookin' ter tne, an' Use •prayin' fer dem an us all." • "No matter ' about the horses. The house is too near." Then he ventured into the butler's pantry, cleanse his face and the cuts and bruises about his head, snatched some food and hastened away. He believed he had a hard night's work before him. and that he must maintain his strength. He had not gone far down Meeting Street before he met the group ac- companying Mrs Hu uter. With a glad cry he welcomed Mrs Willough- by, and was about to take her hand when Clancy said, "Houghton, for God's sake quick!" George caught the end of the lit- ter while Clancy reeled brckwards and would have fallen had. not Mara with a cry she could not repress, caught him in her arms and sank with him t4 the pavement. He gasped a moment or two, then bis eyes closed; he besatne still and looked as if he were dead. Again the supremely .dreadful subterranean rumble was heard. Mr Willoughby shouted wildly, "For- ward quick! We can't stay here • under these, buildings." He and Houghton went on with a rush, the rest following with Joudscries, Miss Ainsley's piercing scream ringing out above all. She did not even look back at Ler prostrate suitor., Mara paid no heed to the passing shock, but with e#is full of anguish ldoked upon the face in her lap. "Mara," said the deep voice of Bodine after the awful sound had passed. She started violently and began to tremble. "Mara go with the others. I will stay with Mr Clancy." She shook ber heads but was speechless. He stood beside her, his face full of deep and perplexed trouble. At last she said hoarsely, "You go and bring aid. He saved me and aunty, and I cannot leave bine.' At this moment Aun' Sheba cause running back, exclaiming, "Good Lawd forgib me dat I should leab my honey lam'! My narbes all shook out ob jint like de houses, an' my legs run away wid tue, dog gone 'em! Day's brung me back howsomeber. Now, Missy Meta, gib him ter me ;" and taking him under the arms she. dragged him by the adjacent tall building. "Missy," she added, sinking down with her burden, "go on ter de squar wid Marse Bodine, an' tell dat ar young Houghton ter come quick, 'fore my legs run away wid me agin." "Both of you go to the spare," commanded Badine in the tone he would have used on the battle field. "1 will stay. Theta) shall be no useless risk of life." Mara lifted her dark eyes to his face. Even at that moment be knew he should never forget their exprersion. "My friend," she said in low, agonized tones, "he may he dying, be may be dead. I cannot. will not leave him." "No, he ain't dead," said Alin' Sheba, with her hand over Clancys heart, "but seems purty nigh it Him jes gone boyon his strength. Ole missus po'ful heby ef she ain't fat like me. Tank 1110 Lawd, hasn't ter be toted ter -night. No one but Kern ud tote me, Po' Karol him heart jas break wen he know." Bodine stood gnarti, silent and grigi while Dara wgell Tlioally 44 ed one' of Olatioffi bad., $-bP "740, now far beyond tears, far beyond anything except the anguish de- picted in her fee°. In a contused way she felt that the terrible events of the night and her own heart had overpowered her; and, with a half - despairing reeklessness, she merely lived from moment to moment. The earthquake had ceased to have personal terrors for Bodine. He bad faced death too often, , Nevertheless a great fear oppressed Win as he looked down upon the girl ho loved. The square was not far away; Houghton and MrWilloughby came hastening back, and Clancy was soon added to tits group of sittferers under Dr I)evoe's caro. To Miss Ainsley's (nteral dis- gust at a city in which she had been tieated to such a rude and miser- able experience, was added a little self -disgust that she had rushed away and left Clancy to his fate. She tried to satisfy herself by thinking that belted acted in mud the same way vi ith her, but it would not answer. Mrs Hunter's blood-stained face, rendered tenfold more ghastly by the light of - the flames, was too strong refutation, arid the fact that Mara had remain- ed with Clancy bad its sting. She saw Ella and many others minister- ing to the injured and feeble, and felt that she must redeem her char- acter. When the unconscious man wee brought in, therefore, she hast- ened forward to receive and in a measure claim hini. Although mentally comparing her conduct with that of Mara, Hough • ton and Mr Willoughby thoaglit it was all right, put Clancy in her charge, and began to follow Dr De- voe's directions. Mara gave the girl a look which brulight a blush to her face, and then devoted herself to her aunt. Captein Butline's first act wits to speak gently and encouragingly to his daughter and ootiin, congratu- lating the latter on her recovery. "Yes Hugh," said the old lady, "I'm safe, safer than I have been at other times in my life. This is but one more stem, and it is only driv- ing me nearer the harbour. You look dreadfully; you're wenn out." "More by Anxiety than exertion. It is awful to be so helpless at such a time." . . ' Sit down here on the grass bo - side me. 1 want to talk. I may not have much more chance iii thi world, but feel sure that I shall do my share in the next. Oh, Hugh, Hugh, we've ell been shak- en like naughty children, and some of us may be the better and wiser for it. If Ella and that gallnnt knight of hers survive, how happy they will be! It makes me happy to think of it, though for aught we know the earth may open and swal- low irs all within the next five min- utes." "Yes, the dear child! Thank God for her sake." "For your own tou. There is Mara safe also. Poor Mrs Hunter ! she looka death -like to me. You look awfully to. Inever saw you so pale and haggard." (!ap'n Bodine, Marse Houghton send yer dis,"said Jube at his elbow proffering a glass of wine. The Captain turned his startled eyes, uponshis old employer, who lay just out of earshot of their low tones. " Take it,Hugh." said his cousin, earnestly. "Drink to the death of hate. He and I have made up." ° The veteran hesitated, and a spasm, as if from a wrench of pain,. passed over his face. Then he took the glass and .said coldly, "I drink to your recovery, sir." "T thank you," was Mr Hough- ton's response. • "A very fair beginning, Hugh, for a man," hie cousin resumed. "You might as well give up, at once though. Everything is going to bs shaken down that shouldn't stand." Ominous worths to the veteran,for he felt that his dream of happiness was falling into ruins. By the natural force of circum- stances the several characters of our story had been brought comparative- ly near together, yet were separated into little groups. Dr Devoe passed from one to the other as his services were needed, nor were they con- fined to those known to us. He simply made a little open space be- side Mr Houghton his headquar- ters Where be left his remedies under the charge of .the invalid, Jube, ' and Old Tube. Other -phy- sicians bad joined him and were indefatigable in the work of relief, some of the city clergy were also in the square,speaking words of Claris- tian faith and hope, which never before had seemed so precious. To Clancy Dr Devoe gave a good deal of attenth n. Not only was his hair singed, but his neck and h in& were badly. burned, and his swoon was so obstinate as to indi- cate great exhaustion. This could scarcely be otherwise, for he pos- s,ssed O) such physique as young Houghton had developed. More- over he lied passed through a mental strain and excitement which no one could comprehend except Mara, and sho but partially. Houghton- had put his coat undor tee head of Ilto unconscious man, end was doing his best fot him. So also was Miss Ainsley now. She had purposely turned her back on Mara, and her face was towards the adjacent conflagration, which dis- tinctly lighted up her f tee and form, j transforming her into a vision of marvelloua. beauty, /ler long hair had fallen in a 801404 veil over her tom 0119410ers 1Wc1. neck, her dark eyes were lest,ross with excitement and full of solicitude. When at last:914w opened his eyes his first impression was that an angel was ministering to bin) in a light too brilliant to be earthly. He recog- nized Miss Ainsloy'svoice,however, an4 when be had taken some of the wine which the doctor pressed to his lips, all that had happened came back to him. George now returned in solicitude to bis father, also de- signing to take a little much-needed rest, while the doctor gave bis at- e tention to other patients. With returning consciousness Clancy was overpowered by a deep sense of gratitude to this beautiful creature, and also by a strong feeling of com- punction that he had sought the regard which she now seemed to be- stow unstintladly. "Like Marc,' he thought, "there is nothing left for me but to fulfil obligations from which I' cannot honorably with- draw."' "You are indeed kind and devot- ed," be said, feeb'y. "I fear I have made a great deal of trouble." "No, Mr Clancy, you have gone -strength. In fact, we are all distracted and half beside ourselves. Won't you let me take your head into my lap 3 If I am caring for you 1 can better endure these awful scenes." And she made the change. "I hope you will forgive me for leaving you so abruptly on the Battery. Mrs Hunter and Miss Wallingford really had no one to look to." "Captain Bodine evidently thinks Miss Wallingford should look to hint." "In such an emergency lie would be even more helpless than she." f‘ Oh, well, 1 hope the worst is now over for tikell, and that we can soon get away feom this awful to W 11." He gave no answer. Miss Ainsley knee; that her father was not far distant, and that be would come fon- her by the tirst train which could reach the city. Accustomed all her life to look at everything front the central point of self, she now, in the greater sense of safety, began to give some thought to the future. Her first conscio Is decision was to try to be as brave as possible, and so leave a good impression. The second was to get away from the city at once, and she hoped she might never see it again. If Clancy would go with ber,if he would even eventually join her at tne North, she believed that she could marry hint, so favorable was the impres- sion that he had made, but she felt that she was making a great con- cession, which he must duly appre- ciate. • At present the onecout, . mg wail] was to escape, to get away from scenes which to her were hor- rible in the last degree. TO BE CONTINUED. rrotessional and other !tardg MANNING & SCOTT, Barristers, Solicitors, CONVEYANCERS, &C. • Commissioners for Ontario and Manitoba, Orrion NEXT DoOR TO NEW gee, CUSTOS. MONEY TO LOA. MORTGAGES 13.1 Bought. Private Funds. c RwouTv Office over J Jackson's Store, Clinton. mARRIAGE 'LICENSES. - APPLY TO LTA the undersigned the Library RoomS, JAMES SCOTT, Clinton. • . VrIIS WHITT,-TEA"HER OF MUSIC, ill Residence at Mrs R. H. ReliCS, corner of Moron and Orange Streets. 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Steam and Water Pipes furnished and put in medium. Dry Kilns fitted up on application. Charges moderate. Clinton Post Office T me Table Mails are doe for delivery an 020 10 for despatch at the Clinton Post Oftie -a follows :- CLOSE 1 DUE Hamilton, Toronto, Strat- ford, Seaforth, Grand, Trunk east and interme- diate offices 6.30 at 1.10 p.m Toronto, Stratford, Sea; forth. '1'. and S. east ....1 1,1,1 p.m. 8 n.111 Goderieh, Holmesville arid Grand Trunk west 1 11,121 1a.m Goderieh. 8.45 p.m. 2.40 min Hamilton, Toronto, 4.15 p.m. 101021,111 London,- L., 11, & 11. south a m. p.m, 'a., . p.m and intermediate offices 7.35 4.15 10.10 7.00 Blyth, Wingbam, Kincar- dine. Lucknow, L north and intermediate a m. p in. a.m. 110 offices 0.20 6.1.5 8,25 5.05 Summerhill, Tuesday and F'riday, 1.35 p.m. 5.30 p.m British mails, Monday,Wed- nesday, Thursday 6.30 a.m.! Money Orders issued and Deposits rect.ived from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 n.m. Savings Bank and Money Order Office close at 6.30 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postinaiter. Clinton, Aug. 1887. W • D<ON ° M 14j $50,000 to Loan at 6 per cent. Why pay others 7, 8, 9 and 10 per cent, when you can get money from us at 6 per c. First•class loans 51 per cent. Large loans 5 per cent. TERMS made to suit borrower, re- garding payment and period 'of loan, .Apply to F ARRAN & TISDALL, BANKERS, CLINTON. The Molson Bank. incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1855. CAPITAL, - $2,000,000. 'HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. THOMAS WORKMAM, President. J. FL R. MOLSON. Vice -Pres, F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, General Manager, Notes discounted, Collections made,Drafs issued, Sterling and American ez- c424ge bought and sold at lowest current rates. ' Interest at 4 per cent snowed on deposits. ARMECIRSI. Money advanced to farmers on their own notes wi'n one or more endorsers, No mortgage re ,tired as surity. H. C. BRE1% ER, Manager, January I817. Clinton Graham's Hair Remover Di painless, instantaneous and the onty do- platoi'y in the world 8111011 does not injure the skin. Price 122 per bottle. E. 0. LEM- AITRE, 2.36 Queen fit.'' West. Toronto, Do- minion Agent. ALESME WANTED Permanent posi• tions guaranteed with SALARY and EXPENWEll PAID. Any determined man can emceed with US. Peculiar advantages to beginners. Stook complete, in - eluding many fast -selling specialties. Outfit free, Address at once, (Name this paper) BROWN BROTHERS. No rserymen, - 1 Rochester, N. Y. ap•27.2in. J. BIDDLECOMBE. Watch & Clock Maker JEWF,Y,LER, dfc., 0 903 I TE THE MA Rh ET NI:A E, Clinton. Where he kerps a relent assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Silverware. „,„ ch *CI sell at reasonable mice. Repairing of every drscription promptly atteuted to, and all work warranted. J, 13T DDLECOMBE. Clinton, Nor. UM. ••••••001..... FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREE! ' NORWAY SPRUCE,. SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE. THE LATTER OF 8111011 85 MAKE A iFECIALTY. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. The above ornamental trees and shrubbery wi be sold at very low prices, and 121,10 antin anything in this connectien will sate menu purchasing' here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attend ed lo. Address, JOHN STEWARTI Benmiller. THE MERCHANTS' Protective & Colldcting Association I' CANADA Office, Hamilton, Ont. ESTABLISHED 1E04. Is an Association of business and professiona men, having for its object the COLLECTION OF DEBTS; And to prevent its members making bad de by furnishing them with lists of parties who not pay. Merchants and, others having accounts to collet andwishing to' becorne members, by remitting 87 to our Managers, Hamilton, Ont., will receive by return mail, full particulars, certificate of membership, &c. J.B.31iLts & Co., Managers, H amilton Or to J THONIP$ON, Agent, Clinton J, C. SINSON, —THE LEADING— • 'UNDERTAKER —AND— EMBALMER'. A FULL LINE OF COFFINS, CASKETS, &c., &c. FUNERALS FURNISHED On the shortest notice and at reasonable rates. The best Embalming Fluid used splendid Hearse. • ALBERT ST., CLINTON, OPPOSITE TOWN HALL Loodcskro Rollo? Mills Aker being thoroughly overhauled and re-stted with NEW MACHINERY of the most approved kinds, these mills are now in eplendid running order, and will not be surpassed in the quality of the work done, by any mill in the country. Special Attention given to GRISTING CHOPPING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE. Satisfaction guaranteed. Parties wanting any• thingwhatever in this line will find it to their interest to give u a call. - E. HUBER, PrOprietor. RICHLY'Rewarded are those who read this and then act; they will end honore,b10 employment that will not take them from their homes and families. The profits are large and sure for every industri- ous person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a month, 22 is easy for any person to make 05 per day and upwards, who is willing to work. Eithhr sex,young or old ; capital not needed,we start you. Everything new. No epeeist ability required; you, reader.can do it as well as any one. Write to us at once for full particulars, which we mail free. Address Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine. • HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co7y This Company is Loaning Money or Farm Securitiaertot efwest Rate* of ng MORTGAGES - : PURCILASEE SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. 3, 4 and 6 per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposit ti ,acc,onredell.di ny to °mono t and OFFICE -Comer of Market Square and North S HORACE HORTON, MANAGED. Goderich, August 6th 1882 Fire Xneurance. All kinds of property insured at los ea tariff rates. First-class compaiiiel, IXICKETS VIA N. W. T. CO. LINE BOATS TO WINNIPEG AND ALL LAKE POINTS, ALSO by all rail lines over the GRAND TRUNK and CANADA PACIFIC to any point on that line, Winnipeg, Brandon, &c., Dakota, Kansas, or any point reachett by rail, local or foreign. Come and see me before you buy tickets so - where. J. 11103IPSON, Clinton. ir.) I, 1 N o N Planing Mill —AND— DRY KILN" 11 E SUBSCRIBER HAVING JUST COM, marltD find furnished his new Planing PrIll Ith machinery of the latest improved patter, IS 1108 prepared to attend to all orders in his line in tin ,nest prompt and satisfactory manly.? niul at rens imtble rates. He would also retuvu thanks to all whopatronised the old m before they were burned ma, and now being Ina het' ter position to execute order; expeditiou4 teals confident he can triv satIsf action to FACTORY—Near the Grand Trunk. Railway, Clinton. THOMAS MeKENZIE