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The Clinton New Era, 1888-12-21, Page 4gear gAdvelft gerntutL, Santa smiles --Pay & Co Chrietutas offerings -Jackson Pros Low prices--Pallisor as Co Silver -plated -ware --C. Dickson Choice candies-Pallisor &.Co Coffee--Pallisor & Co Logs- Stapleton Salt Works Stray heifer -J. Caldwell Notice to creditors -W. W. Ferran Notice to creditors -J. Ridoutl Kippers saw mill -D B. McLean Nomination -S. Smillie Insurance Co --W. J. Shannon Gift sale -J. Robertson Holiday goods -W. Cooper Clearing sale -W. L. Ommette 'Doney heel plate -W. Taylor & son (Minton Varna, Municipalaflaira•very quite here at , preseIt,, Varga lodge Good Tempters iuteud having en oyster supper neat week. Mr Jesse Card, has returned from Californa, ,and intends opening out shop here again, . I Mr Hugh Cunningham and his estimable lady, have assumed the stern respouibilities of a married life, we will' wish them a Merry Christ- mas and a Happy New Year. SCHOOL ExAMINATION,-On Tues- daylast ' a t the' examination of the Vana school took place, good attend- ance of children, and an annual large attendance of visitors, all ex- (ttll parsing themselves highly pleased jeW with the promptness of the answers, fn and also to the excellent training of DEC. 21, 1888, the children, in the junior depart- FRIDAY,ment, under Miss Blair, the singing of the little ones was just splendid, Vie wish our readers i and the Trustees are to be congratu- lated on again securing Miss Blair for another year. After the exercises were over, Mr Thos. Johnston was presented, eith a handsome toilet set, accompanied by the following, address : Dr. Montague Unseated, The judgment of the Supreme Court unseating Dr. Montague, who sat in the House of Commons last session, as member for Haldimand, is in every re- spect a just decision. Dr. Montague never received a majority of legal votes. At the general election in 1887 he was fairly defeated, but counted in by a county judge. When that election was annulled he tried his chances again, and though he obtained a majority of over fifty among .the wards of the Govern• hent on the -Oneida Indian reserve, it was only by the most illegal and vicious methods that he obtained an apparent title to the seat. The returning officer declared hint elected by sixteen majori- ty. A recount before the county judge reduced this majority to twelve. At the trial of the petition Judge Street reduced.. it' to ten, end the Supreme Courts struck of two votes more. And in addition to all these reductions it was shown that, at poll number four in Oneida township, eight ballots marked for Mr Colter, the Reform candidate, were mysteriously spoiled after they had been so marked by the electors. Only twenty-eight votes were counted for Mr Colter at that poll, while thirty- six respectable and intelligent electors" were prepared to make oath that they marked their ballots for him, and that there were no improper marks upon the ballots when they handed them back to the returning officer. Eight ballots marked for Colter were thrown out by the deputy returning officer because of a pencil mark on the corner of each. The admission Of these ballots would have wiped out the entire majority for -Montague. It was also shown conclu- 'dvely that men claiming to qualify as farmer's sons, but.who had no right to • vote at all, had voted for Montague. It is much to be regretted that the Su- pr4me Court did not go at length into the iii ntorm5 legal points traised in onneetion with this contestation. A majority of the judges found the illegal ,'onduct of Harrison—the agent who induced] a young man to falsely swear he was residing with his father at the time the election was held—a sufficient • iustitieatiot far annulling the election, and they did not feel called upon to pronounce upon the other questions in- volved. Mr Justice Strong, however, 'held that the judge who tried the case did wrong in refining to accept evidence ,is to the ,lualitieations of persons who voted es farmers' -cons. Anew election will probably he held before parliament meets, and it is not unlikely that Mon. Lague will again be returned, as sym- pathy isunlly goes with an unseated candidate, iniportatnt Horse Case. The suit _brew ht by . one Eddy Hensall g �.i�-:•�=�aaFid=�-Tsr4v�t o�v- Q - - Mr. Thomas Johnston, Our dear and respected teacher; as the time is near at hand, when as teacher and pupils, we will be called to seperate not only for a time, but it may, -be forever, we have thought it sight and proper, and in accordance with our own feelings, not to allow you to leave us without expressing our very high esteem and respect for you, for the interest you have shown for our intell- ectual, and moral improvement during the time you have held the position, as principal you have daring the period of three years, been faithful in all your duties, and where ever you go will carry our good wishes for your success, we will never forget the interest . you have shown for us all. It was with feelings of regret that we heard of the decision to which you had reached, as we had hoped you would have remained with' us a little longer. But the sorrow of parting with you is somewhat lessened, when we know that you are not leaving us to take charge ' of another school. Had you not resolved to suspend teach- ing a profession for the present, doubt- less your labors would have been con- tinued here for a longer • period. We wish you health and prosperity where ever you may go, and in whatever sphere of life you may be called to labor , and as a small token and reminder of our esteem for you, please accept this Toilet Set. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy' New Year. On half of the scholars. GEORGE FOSTER 'Committee JOHN WANLESS• The Rev. Mr McConnel and Rev. Mr Hodgins gave a few appropriate and feeling remarks. Mr Johnston replied in a few ap- propriate and feeling remarks, thank- ing the' scholars, &c. DEAR EDITOR.—Another year is draw- ing near a close every day bringing frashs news, religious and political ; strange to say, in this ninteenth cen- tury, that we read of persecution by certain branches of the so called church, expelling men for believing that they belong to purity. O that we were wise, and not give the world so much cause to blaspheme. • As piety advances it will put to silence the ignorance of foelish men, an and foolish creeds, and ! of men's making, and abide by simple gospel lessons. No wonder the inquirer gets puzzled by men professing to teach, while they themselves require a good deal. Last week I read an article in one of the leading papers on annuties, I would advise clergy men to read, learn and digest said advice. We have same more good news flashed across the At- lantic last week for the benefit of our Province, it was a hard dose for some to swallow, but right is might, and the "little Tyrant" has come out once more conqueror ; the Province may well be proud, having such a general to lead them to victors. The members of the Varna temperance association are to have a oyster supper, and a grand musical entertainment, on Christmas eve. The Sabbath school belonging to the Methodists are to have a Christmas tree of Cbristmas•avening, with lots of music, reciting, &c. Major Morris, of the Salvation Army, and his two boys, were here last night and electrified the people with music and sound bible truths, the seed sown will spring up and produce good fruit ; the tears were flowing from many an eye. I hear he is to be in your good town, and I hope you evangelists will all turn out to give him a welcome. Yours, "JOHN ProwaiAts," Varna, Dec. 19th, 1888. ; '"Oryr ptibhes-COPIP fl1dose for" h cit ensued by mistake°`ont the Roll ; Thos. Johnston, Jae, Campbell, Geo. 4tnd- erson, H. Daym.au, Duncan bleEwen, Jas. Wanless, John Grey, Wm, Kyle, Aleic Sparka,Margaret McEwen, Jos- Snideir, The following accounts were ordered to be paid ; accounts of $13.- 68, charity for Wm. Berwick, account of $5 charity tor Wm Thompson, John Lough, $3, for selecting jurors; J: Morrow, $1.25, for spikes; Johd Reid, $16.75, interest on money bor- rowed for township use; Geo. Brown- ette, $52, for keeping John Bartley, for the year 1888; hoard of healtbs $7.50, for 1887, and $7.50, for 1888. The following gravel accounts were ordered to be paid; Jac. Gingrich, $22.32; Ed Glen, $6 40; John Alex- ander, $4,88; John Cameron, $20,56, Jas. Parke, $22.08; Robert McInnes, $31.60; Wm. Connie, $17.60; Mrs Mustard, $2.54 John Reid, $25.28; Chas. Logan, $24 88; Peter Capling, $24.08; Henry Holtz, 96 cents; Mrs Moffatt, $18.88, Geo. Stephenson, $22.00; Chas. Weeks, $21.76; Mr Ransfor d, $5.36 . Chas: Avery, $1.60 Wm. Grant, $4.CO; Alex, McMurchie, $5.36. Geo. Baird sr , Thos. Ken- nard, Geo. Stewart, Wm. Rathwell and Samuel Sterling, were appointed Deputy Returning Officers for this year, and By-law ' No. 6, confirming their appointment, was read a third time, and passed. The time for col- lecting taxes was extended till the first day of January, 1889. On mot- ion, it was passed, that Geo. Brown- ette, receive only $26.00 for keeping John Bartley next year. The coun- cil then adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at 1 o'clock, p. m• ' GEO, STEWART, C.erk. McKillop. SALE. -The auction sale of Mr Timothy Blake's stock, on Thursday last, was attended by a large crowd, although the day was unpleasant, horses and cattle sold at a good price. Mr Thos. Brown wielded the hammer. God©rte felt. On Wednesday, the 12th inst., at St. Peter's church, the Rt. Rev. John Walsh, D.D., Bishop of London, ad- ministered the rite of confirmation to 86 persons, the majority of whom were children. Messrs Robert and James Clark have returned from up the lakes. They have been purchasing the fish from the fishermen, and we believe they have, had a successful season of it. They pack the 'fish in ice, and salt and ship them to dealers in On- tario. DEATH OF POSTMASTER DIcesoz.—Mr Dickson, postmaster, died on Tuesday, after a short illness. He was a son of Registrar Dickson. Already there is a race for his position several well known Conservatives being the contestants. HONORING A BRAVE SAILOR.—Last night Capt. J. W. Green, of this town, was presented by Mr Robert Porter, M. P., on behalf of the American Govern- ment with a handsome gold watch and chain for humane services in rescuing the crew of the American barge J. D. Norris during the terrible storm that raged on Lake Huron on Oct. 24th,1887. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. West . Huron Conservatives. (Loudon Free Press report.) The annual meeting of the West Huron Liberal -Conservative Associa- tion for the election of officers, etc.,for the ensuing year was held in the hall at Smith's Hills,Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The President, Wm. Campbell, oc- cupied the chair. The meeting was one of the largest and most enthusi- astic held for years, about 100 dele- gates being present from all parts of the riding, The following officers were elected: -President, Joseph Beck, Salttord ; Vice President, Robert Medd (re- elected), Auburn ; Secretary, James Mitchell (re-elected), Goderich; Treasurer, R. M. Racey, Clinton. The old Vice -Presidents were all re- appointed in different municipalities, and several added in the unrepresent- ed districts. . The retiring•.11resident thanked the dele gates present for the Confidence reposed in him for several years, and pledged himself to give the president- elect all the advice and assistance necessary to again successfully carry the Conservative banner to victory in West Huron. Mr Joseph Beck, the newly -elected president,took the chair, and in a few well chosen words thanked the dele- gates for the honor conferred on him at d.pretnisefl ll 5his-corive -' as •- rvavattothe:int_e ii,;off; 110...Conser.-fie,par' . • Mr Robert Rert Po e rt r M. P was, next called on for a epeach, and for about one hour the delegates were greatly delighted with him, as he exposed the false cries of the Opposition and their "unrestricted reciprocity and commercial union,"which the speaker pronounced as one and the same thing One and all were -loud in the praise of their member. A vote of thanks was tendered to Wm. Campbell for his valuable ser- vices rendered for several years, after which the following resolution was put to the meeting, and carried un• animously ;- Moved by F.W.Johnston, seconded by W. T. Whitley, that this meeting, having beard the remarks of Mr Por- ter, the member of the Dominion House for West Huron respecting the public questions of the day, ' we have much pleasure in endorsing the views he has expressed, as also the course he has 'pursued, both in and out of the House, since he has been our member. Mr Porter made a brief reply, and the meeting was closed by three hearty cheers for the Queen and Mr Porter. SS hrtain Amain ent t > atl�..bel-i #,sh, th�•a�'e"tsa"'� f�rnr5e""resci`n•"inst. ed and the part- of purchase .money paid refunded, has just- seen up for judgment before the fall - Court of the Chancery Division,and once more the -Plaintiff has been successful. The newspaper report of the agree- ment is as follows :- Eddy v. Erwin.-Motibn on -behalf of defendant, for an order setting aside the judgment entered by Robertson, T., at the 'London Spring Chancery Sittings in -favor of plaintiff, ordering and ad - 'edging thef the agreement of the 113th of Januar last be delivered up to he c',nce11,1,-rand that plantiff recover from • the rief, u,l,,nt the sum of $100 without. lusts t„ eith. r psrty,anl dismissing de- ' ft n,lant's r"'utter-claim without costs, The plaintiff,' 1 years of age a veterin- . try st'tdent, lasing in Lucan, .entered into the agreement referred to with the •cle end:lt,t, a hotelkeeper fir Blyth, for , for the perebnse of the latter's stallion. ' Royal I c'. v, noir," for the sunt of $900. 'i'hr i i iI 'tiff paid $50 on the day of • ,lu iwr.' n ' Of. and $50 the slay follow- :Hag ollow.: Haig "ii tieonut of purchase money, rite d' lama tit retaining possession of the hnr:;e,' until the whole of the ],:thin, Arnold be paid. This bat - ;neat, it ,i),pt•are, was to be paid with - :n i0'Ity's on the '28th, twelve days alter, Ilia plaintiff, regretting the agree. went, offered to forfeit the $100, upo11 'h fen,u,t's cancelling the agreement. i') is tl,.,•lef' t,tlant refused to do. The plaintiff alleles that he was induced to enter int" the agreement while so much inderrhe ietleence of liquor, supplied to him by defendant While he (the plai,ntitT) was a guest at defendant's hotel as to he incapkble of transacting alas,,, • sac.stc. The .l.t.j. fouhd that the plait,ti'i w••:c of a low order of intellect; that h' h;,d 1,ren on a drunken carouse, • that the 4-f ndant had cont'rib'tted to his drunken tate; and while' in such Ante Situ d''fendanthad induced him to port:hose t1.0 horse at a price greatly ,•xeesa of, if not double, his real value, and that the payment of the second $50 was no confirmation of the agreement, • as contended by the defendant, as the plaintiff was. at that time practically still under the influence of liquor. • The motion was argued on the grounds that the judgment was against the evidence and -against law upon the fi.o7lings Of t, and upon the improper admisstbti 'eotion of evidenee. Snow is anxiously looked for by the young people in order to go sleighriding on Xmas. Revs J S Henderson and T W Cosine exchanged pulpits on Sunday last, Rev T W Cosine taking the evening service in 'the Presbyterian and Rev J S HeLderson preaching the anniversary sermon, in the Fans- ville church. Again the matrimonial fever has broken out in our village, this time having claimed for its prey Mr D W Foss, baker, 'of this place, and Miss Carlyle, daughter of Mr James Car- lyle, shoemaker. We extend " our congratulations to the happy couple The anniversary teameeting in con- nection with Jansenville church was held on Tuesday evening, 18th inst. The rc1ads were bad and weather cold, thus nreventing many, who otherwise would, from attending, but still it was fairly well attended. The pro- ceeds amounted to $36 A Christmas tree and entertain- ment will be given in the Methodist church on Christmas night. Rev J S Cook will give the first of a course of lectures in the Hensall Methodist church on Friday evening 21st. 'sub- ject, "Rambles in the Worlds Metropolis." Silver collection at the door. This promises to be a very interesting lecture, and deserves a large house. Stanley. , GRANGE MEETINO.t-The regular meetin of the "Stanle Sun" 'Grata e was held on the 18th.y A lively gg , ve de- bate on. the subject "Stall feeding cattle" versus "Grass feeding," took niece. The debate was ably con- ducted by three speakers on each side, and was very interesting and profit- able. The decision was given in fav- or of "grass feeding" as being more Profitable. Council -met on the 15th, pursuant to adjournment, members all pres- ent, minutes of previous meeting read and pagsed, The following persons Were refunded their dog tax, which Around the Counti,. R. Wilson and F. Holmestead are candidates for the mayoralty of Sea• forth. Seymour Thornton has leased the farm of the late Robt. Johnston, of Morris, and has moved to it. Mr Robt. Stewart, has been ap- pointed superintendent of the Meth- odist Sabbath School in Bluevale. Rev, Mr Davidson has accepted the call to the Presbyterian church, Wroxeter, and the induction will take place on the 24th inst, The Hendry bonus by-law will be submitted to the ratepayers of Sea - forth on the day of the municipal elecion, Monday, Jan. 7th. One of F. J. Rogers, Scotch terriers met his death, last week, by jumping into the pan of boiling brine at the Enterprise Salt Works, Brussels. Mr Jas, Heals, of Goderich; baa res ceived a legacy of £250 sterling, from 1 ogland. The officiate of Melville church, Brussels, have decided to permit the use of a "Wet o'whussels"in the Sab- bath School as well as by the Y. P. C. A. Mr David Mason, of Tuckersmith, had the misfortune of breaking his leg on Wednesday of last week, while engaged in assisting a neighbor kill a beef cow. Mr Robert Kitteon of Turnberry, has returned from Dakota where he has been spending the summer. Hb thinks he would just its soon be in Ontario yet. z. - Mr James McGee,of the 2nd con. of Morris, has sold his farm of fifty acres to Mr Wm. Isbister, for $2,550. Mr A. Nicholson, of the 3rd con., has sold his farm to Mr John Coultis, for $5,800. Mr John J. Elliott, who rented and removed to the farm of J. Linklater, on con. 13, East Wtawanosh, Is the veteran thresher of this locality, hav- ing put in 35 days at that work this year. It is reported that Jas. Leech, of Gorrie, lost $6,000 through being de. feated in a law suit over property in the Northwest. He is also a credit- or of Mr J. D. Smith, of Mount For- est, who made an assignment lately. Hearty sympathy has been extend- ed to Mr W. E. Groves, principal of thia. public school, and his wife, in their bereavement in the loss of their only infant child, who had attained the age of two months.-Wingham Times. Messrs Jas. Acheson, of St. Marys,' and Thos. Acheson, Exeter, have purchased the Central hotel, Exeter, of Mr Jas. Oke. The price paid in- cluding building, furniture (with few exceptions) and good -will, is $12,500, Mr John Cash, of Winthrop, who intended removing to Sault Ste Mar- ie in the spring, has decided to re- main among us and has purchased the farm on which he is at present liv- ing, consisting of 100 acres, from Dr. Gouinlock, of Hutchinson, Kansas. Mrs J. H: McCracken, Brussels, had a narrow escape from serious in- jury. She had the baby in her hands at the top of the stairs when she miss- ed her footing or tripped, and fell to the bottomof the stairway. The wonder is that the baby was not killed. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mr Keays, of the 8th con. of Grey. He died on Wednesday, the 5th inet, Some time ago he was thrown out orhis wagon on to the road and received itijuries from which he never recovered. The Louieana fever has struck Howick township and vicinity in earnest. Mr Wm. Anderson left on Monday last, accompanied by a num- ber from in and around Wroxeter, and it is reported that many others will follow, if Mr Anderson is suited with the country. The Farmers' Institute for South Huron will meet in Exeter, on the ,16th and 17th of January next. Two of the Professors from the Agricul- tural College are expected to be pres- ent, also a good staff of local speak- ers will address the meeting on sub- jects in connection with Agriculture. Concerning the coming local elections in East Huron, the Brus- sels Post says: -It is hinted, by those who are supposed to know, that there is a little pull between Wm. Clegg and H. W,'C Meyer, as to who will secure the geomination for Con- servative standard bearer. Mr Clegg is the more likely candidate. Last Friday John Burgess, of Mor- ris, while chopping in the bush, in company with S. Hoggard and J. Wilkinson was struck on the head by a falling limb which knocked him senseless, in which state he remained for tour' hours. It was a very narrow escape from instant death. Mr James Campbell, of Walton, has a couple of relics found in a field, which are either Indian tomahawks or more probably old French axes. They were discovered accidently after the fire ran over the ground, and ;are sufficieutly coroded with rust, to prove they have been in the ground a considerable length of time. On Friday last two' young girls at Exeter, -very young -got hold of some paris-green,and with utter child- ishness, theelderhanded the other♦1,a tloll ,-1ljgg� er:, f2.�e�_t=�ti�t�.a..zl. ;r • WaSgoo _ lnnneeneg-eotriplied=ap s'h rtlyafter the littlegirl was. suffer- ingy e ing excruciating pain, and it was onfy with the early assistance of a physi- cian that the child's life was retained. The' Mundell property, consisting of 250 acres of the choicest farming land in the township of Tuckersmith. has been sold. On the one farm is a brick residence, a splendid bank barn and other outbuildings to match. This is one of the best farms in the country. On the second farm there is a new frame house and frame barn. The fifty acres is mostly a wood lot. The whole property was purchased by Mr I); D. Wilson for $12,200. A few years ago this property would have been sold readily for $14,000. This is a fair example of the deprecia- tion in the value of form property in this Province. Proceedings have commenced a- gainst the estate of the late Thomas Price, of Wingham, who died about the beginning of the new year. Last winter, shortly after his death,rumors got around that the deceased had a wife in England, but the report was looked upon as nonsense. Further developments, however, have verified the statements, as proceedings have been commenced agaitrat Mrs Price in Lower \Vin, ham, by the first wife's attorney. The deceased bad accum- ulated considerable property, hence the trouble. He was one of the firm of Hutton, Price & Carr, flour millers. Dominion Draught horse Breeders'4Society. 4' ANNEAL MEETING HELD AT CLi'itTok, ON WEUNESUAC, DECEMBER 1'2, 1038. The meeting was called to order at one o'clock by Mr John MoUlitiaxt,fire• sident, all the officers and about 70 members being present. The first order of business was the re- ception of ropdrts, and Mr Smillie read the auditors' report, which showed that tip to the 80th November the Secretary had received for entries and members' fees the snmof $2413.50. Thedisburse- mentS for various purpetieeleflabalant% in the treasurers'* hander of $1491.42, The number of applications for registry in volume "A" Was 512 stallions and 587 mares,„$nd oi' these 457 etalil,'ons and 489 mares had been accept ,. The 1 membership roll oentaiued 217 ,pimee- For volume "B" the number.oil'entries to date was 67 stallions and fl mares, The report was adopted, tks Were also the reports of the secretary ,and, the, treasurer. The election of officers resulted in the re-election et the officers and the board of directors, as follows John UOMillail, M. P., president, Constance. • D. McIntosh, V. S., Vige•President, ,Brucefield. James Mitchell, Secretary. Goderich. J. J. Fisher, Treasurer, Benmiller. DIREOTORs.—James Henderson,Belton John Mason, Londesboro ; Thos Green, Dublin; J. D. O'Neil, London; J. Mc- Diarmid, Luoknow; P. Curtain, Adare; J. J. Fisher,Benmiller; Thos MoLauch- lin, Brussels ; J. Smillie, Hensall; Wm. Wellwood, St Hellen's J. E. Blaokall, C14nton ; J. Aikenhead, Goderich ; Alex. Innes, Clinton. The question as to the acceptance for registry of animals bred in the United States was decided by aotion that,re• gistration in this Society'be limited to animals bred in Canada, but that the progeny ;of animals registered in its stud bboks,bred in the United States,be allowed to be entered therein as progeny without a number, at a minimum fee of $2. An amendment to the standard of re- gistration, allowing the registration in volume B. of the progeny of sires and dams registered in volume A,was adopt- ed, It was decided that in future num- bers be issued with each certificate, without waiting for the completion of a volume. The Secretary was instructed to pre- pare a full report of the proceedings of the meeting, and the accounts and financial statements passed upon, for distribution amongst the members of the Society, and for general infor- mation. The time and place of next annual meeting were fixed at the same as for 1888, and a vote of thanks was passed to 'the town council of Clinton for the use of the council chamber for the present meeting. This ended the general business, and the Directors met and passed a consider- able amount of routine and special business. There was general satisfact- ion at the progress made, as shown by the volume of the stud book just issued, and the reports of the officers, and the indications are that the next annual meeting will be equally, if not more favorable still. The secretary is now distributing the new stud book to mem- bers and others. NEWS NOTES. Owing to the mildness of the weather coal sales are $30,000 less in Winnipeg than at this date last winter. Mr. Butterworth's proposal to open negotiations for the an- nexation of Canada to the United States has been cabled to England It is received with silence by the press in general, and with gentle sarcasm by such papers as notice it. Mrs. McLachlin, wife of Rev. Alex McLachlin, who left Toronto less than a year ago to take charge of St. Paul's Instituto, Tarsus, Asia Minor, has died at Adana, Asia Minor, McLachlan was married only on the eve of his departure.- . Saturday was divorce case day in Judge Jamesons' court,Chicago. The judge was tired of the droning of lawyers over details, so ho took the matte,- of getting at the facts into his own hands, with the re- sult that another record was beat- en and a inarlc set fur future judges to shoot at. In one hour the court had gone through thirty- five Oases, of which six were tried -one every ten minutes. Thos. Spee M. D., Surgeon &c.51. C. P. S. C. S. anA L. T. C. D. Head office, St. Thomas. The Great East Indian Physician and Surgeon,for the treatment of all chronic diseases and diseases peon - liar to women, for which he is so well qualified, will be at the Commercial Hotel, Clinton, on Thursday, Jan, 3rd, from 8 a, m. to 4 p. m. One day only, Patients please call early. Persons suffer ing from diseases that have baffled the skill of the local physicians should not ornitthis favorable opportunity of seeing him.He has been educated in nearly all the best colleges in Europe, has been in the army,of the United States and the British aree d efecirceranteigfetted_th ,,ret. a e, GmNeelet It iini ee::. ltemeeiil er tli zit_4e" Get your overshoes and rub - berg (plated with the ' Doney' Heel Plate Machine, the best in the market. W. TAYLOR & SONS, Clinton and 'Blyth. BORN. YEo.—In Goderich township, on the 8th inst, the wife of Mr B. Yeo, of a daughter. DIED CoNNELL.—In Goderich township, on the 16th Dec., Oeorge Connell, aged 56 years and two months. flew Adverttliiemmellto. `"TRAY HEIFER, — CAME INTO SUIi- AD SCRIBER'S premises, lot 20, 10th con, of Hullctt, about the middle of September, a smallish red Heifer. • The owner is hereby notified to prove property, pay charges, and take it away. JAS. CALDWELL. Ilin Tuckersmitil Nomination A meeting of the Electors of the Township of Tuckersmith, will be held at DIXON'SHALL IIRUCEFIELD, on Monday, the 31st day of December, 1888, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon, for the purpose of nominating a Reeve, Deputy-Roeve and three Councillors, also five Trustees for the School Board, And if a poll be demanded polls will be opened in the re- spective polling sub -divisions on Monday, the 7th day of January 1889, at'Ao'clock a m. and be kept open until 5 p.m, SAMUEL SMILLIE, Clerk. McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance, COmpana The Annual Meeting of the members of the McKillop Mutual Fire Iesuranco Company, 'will be held in the Town Bail, Seaforth,on Farnxv, J"A fAaY 18th, 1889, at the houof ono o'clock, p.m., for the autpose of electing Directors, bearing and receiving the Annual Stateinent,and'the transaction of snob other blisinesa as iota be deemed deceesary, W. J. SHANNON, T. St, DAYS,. Secretary. President IC1PPEN SAW ;O1 D. B. McLEAN wishes to infbt t the public that he has now got the 1{lppan Saw Mill in hie own hands and is prepared to do ALL KiNDS OF CUSTOM WORK. First in, first out. Alt Custom frogs attend- ed to Bret. Cutting done for $3. and :tame D. B. i1IeL) AN, KIPPEN THE . POOR MAN'S FRIEND Wishes everybody a very Mem! Nisimas happy New Year, He is gladdening the hearts of thousands this Festal Season by giving particularly Good Presents during his GIGANTIC '.' GIFT '.' SALE O1R•331.A.T Call and get one before they all go. it2i- Three more bales of that WONDERFUL GREY COTTON, at 5 cents, worth 8cts. You ought to have a Sew yards to show your Great Grand -Children in years to come, when they are ,crowing over you about low prices. oltertson's I;it cai ion. Toy of glintoq Otateifient. -1888- Prepared pursuant to 51 Victoria,Chap. 28, Sec. 13, (Ontario) and submitted to the Municipal Council on 15th December, 1888. RECEIPTS. Licenses, including tavern, livery, billiard room, etc. - , Boundary Line and clergy reserves Market property, including town hall, scales, etc Magistrates' fines and constables' fees Cemetery Public School, Government grant Statute labor Arrears of taxes Sinking fund to purchase debenture Bills payable, money borrowed Sundries Taxes in full for 1887, in part to date for 1888 Cash on hand on 1st January Taxes to be collected EXPENDITURES* . Sinking fund account, Fire and Water, " Collegiate Institute, Special rate act., interest, Railway Debentures 41 " " Fire and Water, " Collegiate Institute, Public School, town grant " " Government grant " " Special grant Collegiate Institute Street watering Cemetery Interest and discount Charity Streets, sidewalks and drains Salaries Printing Postage'and Stationery Market Insurance Pound Fire and Water' Board of Health Election Mechanics' Institute Incidentals, Agricultural Grant ' Special, Railway Committee, $62, Colborne Road, $100 County Rate Bills Payable 1887 $104 50 43 65 392 65 47 00 130 10 356 00 96 00 10 00 3100 00 19 95 11899 65 4217 44 1888 $694 45 45 20 391 97 47 85 170 00 365 00 50 00 7 28 1000 00. 1700 00' 47 78 7400 00 4747 39 $16666 9.2 . 3513 53 '20180 45 1887 • 300 00 475 00 990 00 420 00 400 00 3200 00 356 00 1400 00 100 00 9 50 71 96 21'8 71 1475 04 1403 02 117 75 11 58 178 02 70 80 28 00 247 59 • 11 13 61 84 100 00 98 89 8851'29 3100 00 1888 300 00 473 00 ' 9110 00 310 00 350 0 3200 0 i'65 00 1000 00 1400 00 100 00 N 12 308 1845 1018 111 32 116 70 16 79 40 46 14 67 25 41 59 80 00 376 1;) 25 00 2 85 100 00 185 31 1132 00 818 93 1700 00 $1.5330 79 LIABILITIES. London, Huron IC Bruce Railway Debentures- $16500 00 Fire and Water Debentures 6000 00 High School - 9500 00 Public School.1000 00 3000 00 ASSETS. Debenture No. 1, Collegiate Institute 82500 00 Accrued Interest 125 00 Debenture No. 1, Public School 1000 00 Sinking Fund 637 65 Cash dt ,hen& Acct Ja?paid.T,axes:,-.;.-.J.,,.....,. „,*, L.1. ;., -, -4. 54A9,• tis at"Yi'u11':aent1Market Ero er =1,' _- _- p:- _- 2 ter:, Public Schazsl' 8000 b0 hallegiate--Instituto 9000 00' ., Market Square, Gordon Street' '300 00 Fire and Water Appliances ' 3000 00 $42412 41 MEMO. ADDED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE Amount Borrowed in 1886 • " 1887 • • " " 1888 Cash on hand 1st January, 1887 " 1888 " " 1889, estimated Signed, N. ROBSON, Treasurer, 3900 00 3100 00 1700 00 3016 13 4747 39 5849 76 JOS. WHITEHEAD, Mayor, Executors Notice to Creditors The creditor's of Mrs Jessie Smith, late of the Town of Clinton, in theCountyof Huron, who died on or about the 5th day of Dec., A, D„ 1888 are hereby notified to send, on or before the 1st day of March, 1889, by letter, postpaid, to the undersigned Executors, or either of them, at the said Town of Clinton, their christian and surnames, addresses and description, the full particulars of their claiul;a statement of their account, and the nature of the securities (if any) hold by them and that immediately after the said let day of March, the assets of the estate of the said Jessie Smith will be distributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which notice shall have been received, as above required, It RAI',SFOitD• i Executors Dec,19, 188.5 ,J ItIDOUT, S The house and lots on Albert Street, lately occupied by the said Jessie Smith, will he sold by the Executors. The house is a good frame cottage, of six rooms The lots com- prise over 11 acres, well fenced, good garden with about twenty-five fruit trees, stable, .he ' Apply to 'JOHN RIDOUT NOTICE TO CLtEDITOltS • In the matter of the Assignment of T. H. Welsh, of the Township of God- erich, in the County of Huron,' yeb• man. — Notice is hereby given that the tnldersign- ad has been appointed assigned of the above 'named insolvent, in the lade of Robert Gib- bons, the Sheriff of the f aunty of Huron. All persons'having a'iiV claim against tite Said Thomas xi Welsh,'are rertuircd forth- with to Send tile`Iftartculars of the same With a itatetiieht'f securities of any) held by thOts, duly verified, by letter, addressed to Mott Clinton P. O. After the expiration of ono month trent, th"e first publication of this notice, I shall proceed to distribute the assets of the estate of the said Thomas H. Welsh among the creditors of whose claims I shall have're- ceived due notice, and rafter such distribu- tion I shall not be liable for any part of said assets to atiyperson of whose claim I shall notlfave received due notice, ba$d this 19th day of December, 1855, W. 1V, FARRAN, Assignee, MAVNING+ 4cySCOTT, Assignee's 8oltcitors, WOR SALE, -CUTTER AND BUFFALO -1 Robes for sale, apply to -I. H. COMBE Clinton, (SCISSORS AND RAZORS SHARPENED, IJ Umbrellas repaired, Articles to be left at S. Davis' Hardware Store, Clinton, E. FIN('II. \WILL BE AT THE Commercial Hotel, 111 ClllltoIl, —ON — Thursday, Jan- 3d Front 8 a. in, to 4 p, w. One duty only Patients please call early, THOS. SPEER ,111.D, SURGEON, eve., M.C,P,B.G.S and La's's). TIIE GREAT EAST INDIA SPECIALIST For the treatment of all Chronic Diseases and Diseases peculiar to Women. 30 years' practice, Head Otilco St. Thomas. The Doctor tins been educated in nearly Si, of thedeading Medical Colleges and Hospitals In Eurofto• has served as Surgeon in the Brit• fen Army fn the East Indies, Surgeon in the American Army during the late war, front 1861 to clone of the same; has treated all ne- tionalitiee and circumnavigated the globe.His thorough education, large and varied . pi -SAWS end oxlSerienea, entitleshim to rank as aSpeelalist-=second to none on this con• tinehtasfor the treatment of those dangerous anddifireu7t, diseases that have battled the "skill t)f,the:loeal rhysiciane. 'The'felloiffn ' diseases, with many others. ettedcsefully treetod:- Asthma, Bronchitis, Catai'th,'Diaeases of the Lungs, Dyspepsia Diecaeoeof the Eye and Eat, Heart Disease , kpilepsy,Paralyels, Nervous Debility, Goitre Fever and Ague, Malarial AITeetiens, Rhea madam,Sciatica,' Syphilis Strictures„ Rnp tures, Sin Diseases, files, &c. Electricity used when required Consultation froo.Read vireo lar and Remem her thedate