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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Times, 1891-12-04, Page 4C. E. WILLIAMS CHEMIST. -AND-- DRUGGIST. -AN D - 5 DRUGGIST. ACT, C. N. W. TELEGRAPH CO. opp. Brunswick Hose, Wingham, - - - Ont t o t �t z am antes FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1891. EDITORIAL NOTES. MR. O. H. MCINTOSH, M. P. for Ottawa, has signified his intention of rOigning his seat. TIIE Judges have further postponed their decision in the North Perth elec- tion case, until the 19th of December. A nurrETix just issued by the Mani- toba Government places this year's w eat yield of that province at 30,- 0I,000 bushels. Bluevale The anniversary services, in the Presbyterian churoh,will be conducted by the Rev Jno Ross,B A,of Brussels, on Sunday, Dec 18th, at 11 a m and 7 p m. On the tlionday evening following, a teameeting will be held, under the auspices of the Y P CA of t he Prebyterian church. Tea will be served from 5. to 7 30 p m, in the Foresters' hall. At 8 o'clock, Rev A. Y Hartley .l take the chair in the church and an extensive programme of speechee,readings, vocal and instru- mental music, will be rendered. AU made welcome.—Mrs John Clark is about to leave Bluevale to live with her husband in Deloraine, Manitoba.— John Pennington, a resident of Blue, vale, eleven years ago, is visiting friends and acgnaintences.—Last woek the water was higher than ever known on the Maitland river, and every moment the scorn was expected to go, and if it had, the dam would have went also, which would be a heavy loss to the mill -owners.- ar William Casemore shipped two oar loads of lambs. Mr John Hamilton also shipped two on Saturday and one on Monday.—What might have . been a serious runaway accident took place on Sunday evening. ,Mr Ira Etcher, Mrs Etcher and Mr William Smith were driving to Wingham, when one of the traces became unfastened and the tongue dropped down, which frightened the horses. Mr Smith and Mrs Etcher jumped out, while Mr Etcher herd on to the horses till he was dragged out °over the dash board. The horses were soon quieted, none the worse of their run. The buggy was slightly damaged.—Mr James Pomeroy, formerly of Bluevale, has received the position of watchman on the crossing on the St Mary Branch of the G T R, at London East. Mr Conlin, who occupies Mr Shere down's house north of the new church, has in stock all kinds of boots and shoes, besides doing all kinds of work in the shoemaker's line.—Next Sun- day, the services in the Methodist church will be as follows : Prayer and Praise meeting in the morning at 10.30, led by Joseph Leech, Esq ; Sunday School at 2.30, and public worship at night, at 7 o'clock.—A few are on the sick list : Mrs (tier) Wall - win, who had a sudden and severe attack of inflammation, is now in a fair way of reouvery. Mrs McPher- son has also been Laid up for a few days. Mrs Lewis continues much the same, no marked improvement. Mrs Ashton, who is now residing in the village, has also a return of the trouble which she had last winter. THE Bey des Chaleurs Commission itftve not reported yet to Lieut. -Gov- ernor Angers. It is said they will liand in their report on the 10th inst. HON. 0. F. FRASER, Commissioner of Public Works, is in Colorado for the benefit of his health. He is not ex, pected to return for the eoming session of. the Legislature. THE Right Hon A J Balfour, leader of the Conservative party in the House of Commons,in a recent speech, said that Ireland would never have Home Rule. Evidently, the wish was father to the thought, in his case. IT rs reported from Quebec that there is no doubt but that Sir Adolphe Caron, Minister of Militia, is to be appointed Lieutenant -Governor of Quebec, at an early date, Lieutenant, Governor Augers having decided to take a portfolio in the Abbott Ministry. Rosen. is in an awful position, ow, ing to the failure of crops throughout a number of her provinces. Unless relief is received, it is said that the people of whole sections of the country will die of starvation. The Government of Russia has prohibited the export of grain or provisions, but it is not likely that there will be enough to feed all. THE trial of the petition against the return of Mr 0 S Hyman, M P for London,after a three -day's sitting, was adjourned till -the 18th of January next. The Grand Trunk Railway tickets for outside voters became pro- minent in Saturday's enquiry at Lon, don. The whole subject of the character of these transactions and of the effect they should have on elec- tions will be considered,it is said, by eight trial judges in conference before a•decision is given in any one case. .Brussels. A great amount of pork and grain is received daily by our buyers. Highest prices are paid and so this is the great reason o£ Brussels market tieing the best in the county.—Special meetings are being held in the ltIetho- dist church; and much good is looked far. Miss Williams, evangelist, has full control of said meeting. She preached morning and evening on S nday, to large audiences and she handled the text well and vas listened to with rapt attention.—W 13 Kerr, Miter Post, was at Mitchell on Tues. day. • MrF A Montgomery,of 1►eloraine, Man, intends making his home in Brussels fora year or Bo. He states crops in Manitoba are wonderful, even greater than looked for.—Nelson l cl3ain Sundayed in Listowel.—Mise Aggie Town is renewing old acquain- tenships.--Sortie talk of our skating rink being rented again this year, We would like to nee some good man take a hold of it, so khatall our citizens could enjoy tbemselvea.--Miss Kate 'Gilson returned home from London on Monday.—Great interest is taken in the London protest case and our temperance people think London le in at bad condition and so have all Coin x4'rvativea thought s° ewer since the th of March last, Lower Wingham• The bridge over the race here was so damaged by the flood of last week that it has been condemned. It should be fixed as soon as possible, as it is very inconvenient to go around.—It is our duty this week to record the death of Mrs. Jackson, who died on Tuesday morning, after an illness of a few weeks. Deceased was over seventy years olcl and was subject to rheumatism. But for the last few weeks she had been suffering from in digestion. caused by a heavy coating on the stomach She leaves a family, all of whom are grown up, and a bus band, who is out in Manitoba. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon, December 4th, from the residence of her daughter,Mrs Watson, Lower Wingham, and will proceed to Wingham Cemetery for interenent. The following is the report of Lower Wipgham Public School for the month of November: 4th senior—marks ob- tainable, 140.—Rachel Dey 117; Flor- ence Green 80. 4thejunior—marks obtainable, 443. — Hop Netterfield 811; Bella Morrison 252; Minnie Linklater 232; Lorne McDonald 222; May Linklater 201; Allie King 182; Luke King 127. 3rd senior --marks obtainable, 463 — Norval Morrison 452, Jessie Meliwain 426, Nellie Beckett 291, Eva Halstead 319, Jno Currie 215, Eddie Groves 167. Jun 3rd—marks obtainable, 505—Jennie Dey 464, Mabel Holstead 454, Phoebe England 302, Robie Currie 301, Les• ter Adams 195. Sen 2nd—marks obtainable, 520—Nellie Martin 470. Thos Stark 452, Oliver Watson 440, Jas Lockeridge 346, Eddie Welsh 286, Annie Patterson 240. Jun 2nd - marks obtainable, 447—John King 383, Minnie Campbell 864, Geo Elford 314, Mary Macdonald 295, Rossana Johnson 244, Jennie Campbell 221, Jtilia Linklater 219. Wet. HARTLEY, Teacher. West Wawanosh• The Council met on Saturday, Nov 21st. Members all present, except Mr Todd. Minutes of former meet- ing were read and approved. The treasurer's report for October was read, showing balance and receipts $120.42, with expenditure $143.74, showing a balance in favor of the treasurer of $23.32—Report placed on file. T 13 Sommerville asked for a grant for wire fence opposite lot 16, con 10. The request not being ac- companied by the required petition, the matter was laid over until next meeting. An account for gravel, amounting to $10.22, was presented by Collis Bros. On motion of Messrs Bowers and Gibson, the clam: was laid over until next meeting, in order to ascertain if the claim be a proper one, the gravel in question being con- ized;and a larger membership than ever sidered as having been taken from the before. The night school in connec- road allowance. The Reeve was appointed to arrange with the munici- pality of Lucknow as to the distribu- tion of the balance coming to the township from the Land Improve- ment Fund. Moved by Mr Bailie, that Alex Rose be paid $3, on con- dition he accept that amount in full for his claim for filling gravel pit ; no seconder. Moved by Mr Gibson, seconded by Mr Bowers, that the road• commissioner of the district engage a man to fill In the pit—Carried. Robt Lowery's account was laid over until next meeting. After passing a number of accounts, council adjourned to meet accordingto statute on December 15th. R. K. MILLER, Clerk. Luoknow. Reeve Bryan is attending the County Couucil at Walkerton this week. He has filled the position of Reeve of this place during the past three years with such acceptance that his election by acclamation for a fourth term- is almost a certainty and his admirers here would like very much to see him fill the Warden's chair for the coming year, which position we feel confident 'he would occupy with credit to him. self and the county of Bruce, as well, —Mr John Murchison, has been laid up during the past week with an at- tack of inflammatory rheumatism, but we are pleased to say that he is able to be around again. John's name has been mentioned as a nominee for a seat at the council board for 1892; and by the way, your correspondent and many others would like to see him there. He is a level beaded fellow, and if he will consent to run, we think he'll get there.—Rumor has it that one of the clerks in a leading establishment here is shortly going to start business in the grocery line for himself ; but previous to doing so he purposes forming a life partnership with one of our fair young ladies. The cards are not out yet, but are ex- pected about the holiday season. So Mote it be. Such things will happen. Quite right ; quite right.—Our Me, °haniea' Institute is in a thriving con, dition. We have a large library, which is constantly being added, to ; a free reading,room which is well patron• Listowel. On Wednesday of last week, after the week,y evening service in the Methodist church, Mr and Mrs A D Freeman wore presented with a hand- some gold headed cane, and silver tilting ice -water pitcher, respectively. The former presented to •Mr Freeman, by the Quarterly and Trust Boards of the Methodist ()burgh and the latter to Mrs Freeman., by the Ladies' Aid Society. An adjournment was then made to the residence of Mr J E Car- son, and a beautiful silver tea service was presented to Mr. M A Winans, mother of tars Freeman, by her class, mates in the church. The above re- cipients are about to sever their con- neotiou with the people of this town and remove to Brooklyn, N Y.—On Thursday of last week, five cars of cheese left this town and on Friday one more, this being September make only and all from factories within a short distance of town. About 3,300 boxes were shipped and the proceeds will amount to $18.000. October and November cheese still remains to be shipped.—Messrs Scott & Jones,cattle buyers in this neighborhood, shipped last week two car loads of pigs.—Mr John Little removed his family to Galt last week, where he has procured a situation as agent for the combined implement firms. --Mr Geo Towner, who has carried on a successful tannery business in this town for nearly a quarter of a century, has sold out to MrBri ethaupt, of Berlin.—This town suffered considerable from the flood of last week. 'All the cellars in the busi- ness part of the town were flooded,but not much damage was done in this respect, as all goods had been removed from them. The corporation is the greatest suffer, as the bridge on Bise mark street was forced out of position and the bents upon which it rested swept away. Turnberry A grand entertainment, consisting of violin and mouth organ music, songs, readings, recitations and dia• logues, will be held in Radios' school house, (S S No 5, Turnberry) on Fri- day evening, December llth. The following persona will take part in the programme : Messers Gracey, Stephenson, Tees, Fryfogle and Fitch; a number of teachers, the pupils of the school, and others. The proceeds will be devoted towards procuring prizes for the school children in the shape of mottos with their names upon tion, has cyst been organized for the season and the attendance shows that the privilege is much appreciated by young men and women who desire to improve a most excellent opportunity of extending their education. seatorth• Mr Jas Burgess has disposed of his restaurant and confectionery business to Mr W G Glenn, of St Marys.—Mr T G Allen, M A, Science Master in the Oollegiete Institute,here has resign- ed his position, for the purpose of resuming his studied in medicine, at Toronto. His successor will be Mr F J Pope, M A, a gold medalist of Queen's University, Kingston, in Natural Science.—Seaforth had 'its share of rain last week and a great many of our citizens found it difficult in getting to there work on account of the water.—The Bachelors and Bene• diets held their annual ball on Friday evening of last week. The weather being favorable, the invitations were well responded to and everything went off well. --The Fireman of this town will hold their eleventh annual hall on the llth of December,—The town courted have procured two car loads of wood, for tho waterworks, from Blyth, --Quite a number of Canadian bred thein. Admission, 15cts, children, l entire horses have been shipped from 10 cts, Chair taken at 8 o'clook,1this station, this fall, to the United sharp, , Stateat. THE ANCHOR HOUSE. COLD WEATHER IS HERE. So are our fine Fur Goods. They arc,. really handsome, comfortable and good, but they are reasonable in price. East Wawanosh. Mr Wm Bennett has gone to Clare, Mich, on a pleasure trip.—Messrs Wrn and Arthur Fothergill left fast week for the Michigan lumber woods, where they intend putting in the winter.— Mrs John Robertson left on Tuesday for Manitoba.—Mrs N Allan had a wood bee on Monday,—Mr Wm Stewart also had a bee the same after, noon and. at night the young people spent a few hours in the way of a hop. --Messrs J Fells and Thos A Harri- son have taken a contract ot cutting wood from Mr W Scott. There was a grand oyster supper given, at the residence of Mr Alex McDougall, 12th con, in honor of Mr Wm Loutit, of Wingham, on Thursday evening of last week. In spite of the stead downpour of rain, there was a large crowd assembled. Supper was served from 12 to 2 o'clock, when the guests,tothe number of about 75, partook of oysters, tea, coffee and all the delicacies of the season. The merry crowd tripped the light fantastic toe until the "wee sma' hours of the morn", and then the light in the east reminded them that it was time to be homeward bound ; and all returned to their homes, wishing that Mr Loutit may long live to see many anniversaries of his birthday, which the gathering of friends and acquaintances was to commemorate. MANTLE GOODS. In plain, all shades; 13rocadh, Cheeks - and broken Checks; beautiful Sealette,, in brocade and plain; prices all the way from 50 cents per yard, double fold, up. Piles of Dress Goode, inoall materials,. shades and prices. Stacks of Dress and ordinary Flannels, all colors. In Ladies' and Gentlemen's Under- wear, our stock is very large and fully assorted; in quality we show the finest imported goods, as well as the heaviest Canadian makes,' Suits and Overcoats are booming just now. Our prices, combined with the quality, makes them go every time. Boots and Shoes and Rubbers are specialties with us. Goods from the best makers, many of them fully guaranteed in every particular. Our TEAS draw enormously -actually draw customers over twenty miles. Still giving 25 pounds nice Sugar for $l. GORDON & MCINTYRE. The Big Brown Anchor Toronto. Mr A A Orowston, of Langside, Ont, who is attending the College of Commerce, has undergonea very successful operation on one of his eyes, by Dr Reeve, the specialist.— Students of the Trinity Medical College cave a very pleasant, and en- joyable "At Home," the other even- ing.—'The Kilties paraded the other evening, with Lieut. Col. Davidson in command. Twenty-one new members were sworn in.—Tile students of the Toronto University Medical College held their fifth annual dinner at the Rossin House,at which addresses were delivered by Chancellor, Mulock, Rev Dr Caven, Dean Aikens, D J Richard- son, Rev Dr Wild, Walter S Lee, and many others.—Mayor Clarke has ap- pointed a commission, composed of Deputy Chief Graham, of the fire department, Assistant City Commis- sioner Oopping,and William I'itzgerald, a clerk in Mr Coatswortlfs office, to inspect all the hotels, public halls, churches, factories, and theatres, and report upon the means of egress, in case of fire or panic.—President Brock occupied the chair at a recent meeting of the Toronto Humane Society. It was announced that the Lethal chain ber for the destruction of dogs had arrived from England and v.ould be turned oyer to the city as . soon as possible. The society resolved to take steps towards having the bravery of Canadians who had saved life properly rewarded.—At a meeting the other night of the National Association, the municipal committee recommended the publishing ot .a black list of alder- man who voted in favor of leasing the street railway to the company now controlling it. The association will also advocate legislation to abolish all property qualifications for election of municipal officials, pay aldermen in cities, and give all electors a vote on money by -laws. -The third annual meeting of the Toronto Christian Endeavor Union was held last even ing, in the Central•Methodist Church, Bloor street. Encouraging reports were presented. — Mrs Banbury, the widow of the unfortunate suicide, Henry Hanbury, is proetrated by the shock that followed the finding of her husband's dead body on Wednesday afternoon. Her immediate needs have been relieved by unknown friends, and a number of prominent ladies called on her yesterday to proffer their assistance and sympathy. Two incorrigible inmates of the Industrial School at Mimic° were arraigned be- fore Judge McDougall yesterday, under the Industrial School Act, for further punishment. His Honor sent them to the Reformatory,,.: at Penetanguisbene, for a term extend- ing six months over their time at Mimico. The youngsters attempted to burn down one of the cottages.— The Customs Department bap refused the request of the Toronto Children's Aid Society for permission to import, free of duty, a collection of photo- graphs from Boston. --Annexation was a thing discussed by the speakers at the public debate at McMaster Hall last evening. After summing up the arguments pro and eon, the chairman decided that the affirmative had made ottt the beat ease to upholding the Claim that the best intereats of the Gorrie. Quite a serious fire occurred in our village early on Thursday morning of last week. The fire was first noticed by Mr James Armstrong, V S, in the residence of Mr B Scott. Mr Arm- strong immediately aroused Mr Scott and caused the church bells to be rang. There was soon a large crowd gathered and they went to work with a will. Nearly all the furniture on the ground floor was saved,but very little on the second floor. The house is. connected with the stable by a woodshed, and in order to save the stable a number went to work and tore down the ahed. ,Mr Scott has not been in town very long and is meeting with hard luck. The house belonged to Mrs Warren, and there was no insurance on the same.—The Inspector df Inland Revenue, Mr A Cavan, of Stratford, was in town last week.—Mr Henry Day is now buying pork on the Gorrie market and taking all that is offered. --Mr W Doig, who has been on the sick list for some time, is recovering.—Mr Jno B Campbell has been re-engaged as °principal of our school and Miss Bella Carrs, of Culross, as assistant. --The congrega-. tion of Gorrie Baptist church extended a call, some time ago, ' to Rev Mr Osborne, of Clinton, and we are pleased to state tbat he has accepted. -.Mr Jas Roe returned from Manitoba on Thursday of last week, Miss Lizzie Ilastie, of Hamilton took an overdose of turpentine on Friday and died on Sunday, • Canadian people would beadvenced by union with the United St tes. 4 V 4 1• 4 4 1 9 7he11 T Our Fall to closely insp STOC such as Shirts I you are espe& BOOTS, whit and pleasing meet the war anent of our In closii REPAII N. B.— A night scl Stone School ing. There will be great sleighing co the popular t will be insti Morris have the bonus Grey and B to $13,054. be paid the Huron and The count Morris, Nov adjourumen The Reeve i last meeting of Mr Ainsl bridge was manner, ve motion of following a paid, name: and inspec Donald, 11 work on so Shot treed, John FIollr lot 5, on ' Simeltzer, $4.35; Du S Eakret, $3 ; Jas on north son, repai. Ellison, d as per En JasAngle tax, $2 ; assessmer lumber, $4; W I $6 ; Jas 50cts ; F don's brh iron for : Little, f bridge, flank, $, abutnier approacl C Proof Wheeler $20 ; 1 Jamesor $685;. Jas Har on 6th 1 adjourn day of: • Our has mil --Mr 3 offer m and wi --Inial new pi down. 'kIw the P on Tu