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The Wingham Times, 1895-05-31, Page 5THE WINGHAM MAY SI. 189.5, TURNI3ERRY, The litelpttl Council of the Township 2arnbcrry met in Mc- Donald's Hall, Bluevale, on Monday, May 27th, 1805. Members of Coun- cil all present. The minutes of last Meeting were read, approved and signed. Moved by Mr. Gemmill, seconded by Mr. Musgrove, that Mr. Diluent let a ,job of gravelling cross- way on 13 Line, opposite Lots 20 and si 21 ---Carried. Moved by Mr, Mus- grove, seconded by Mr, Gemmill, that the Clerk be instructed to notify by letter Mr. John Nichol to open sideline between lots 30 and 31, con. 11 -Carried. Moved by Mr, Cruick- shank, seconded by Mr, Diment, that 2000 feet of hemlock lumber bo granted to repair sidewalks in Lower Wingham--Carried. Moved by Mr. Musgrove, seconded by Mr, Diment, that Robt. Black be appointed path - master in place of Samuel (flack, re- signed -Carried. Moved by Mr. Cruickshank, seconded by Mr, Gem - jt mill, that the Clerk be instructed to • write to Township Engineer for his report on Powell's drain; also report on McKinnon drain -Carried. Moved by Mr. Diment, seconded by. Mr. Cruickshank, that Frank Carruthers be paid $3 for clearing 8th conces- sion line, opposite lots 18 -Carried. Moved by Mr. Musgrove, seconded by Mr. Cruickshank that Peter Hastings be paid $3 for cutting flood wood from Jobb's bridge - Carried. Moved by Mr. Gemmill, seconded by Mr. Musgrove, that John Gemmill be paid $1 for removing Rood wood from Gemmill's bridge - Carried. Moved by Mr. Diluent, seconded by Mr. Musgrove, that the request of Peter Deans, pathmaster, be granted -Carried. Moved by Mr. Diment, seconded by Mr. Gem - mill, that John S. McTavish be paid $10 for equalizing four school sections -Carried. The following Dr. Iii shy, was an exceedingly in - accounts were passed and cheques is g sued : Thos. James, $4, for repairing culvert; Robt. Hogg, $2.50, remov- ing flood wood from B. Line bridge; Alex McDonald, $1, drawing lumber; Robt. Lowry, $4, charity; John El- ford, $2charity Wm. Eagleson, $3 131&EVAI E. Mr. Wm. Yea, sr., of Turnberry,. has bought the fifty acre farts that was occupied by the late Wm. Blan- chard and owned by Mr, W. Jermyn, The price paid was $1,800. -Mr, C. W. Andrews, lumber in- spector for Mr. Rumball, of London, was in the village Tuesday morning. -Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Elliott and Miss Annie, of Clifford, paid a visit to Mr, R. N , Duff' -Mr. Coekley, of Morris, has moved to the village, into the liouse lately occupied by Mr. Patrick Munn, who gloved on to a farm in Turnborry,-Mrs. Smale, Mrs. Mc- Rae and Harry McRae, of Brussels, spent Sunday with Miss Wynne. --- Mr, and Mrs, John McIntosh, of Molesworth; have moved into one of Mr. Wm. Ross' houses. --Mr. Wm. Lithgow has moved across the road into the house vacated by Mr. John Patterson. --Mrs.. Jennings and little son, of Palmerston, spent the Queen's birthday visiting her sisters, Mrs. (Rev.) J. W. Pring and Mrs. Jen- sparing no efforts to make it a sue- The Insurance Company has paid nings, of Bluevale.-Mr. John Pat- cess. -The members of Lodge Lon- over the amount of the policy on the torshad an auction sale of his desbot'o, No. 143, Sons of England, school house, amounting to$1.600.- household 1600 - household goods last Saturday. Mr. were pleased to have Mr. Bond Court PrinceEs Alexandra, C. 0. 1?., John Farrow was auctioneer. Good Laurason with them again, and call- Brussels, will be represented at the prices were procured. Mr. Patter- ,e.d a special meeting on Friday even- High Court, which meets in Hamil- son has given up house -keeping and ing last and presented him with a ton next month, by A. Reid and A. will live with his son Walter. -The Past President's jewel and the fol- Koenig. do of the late Wm Blanchard lowing address: LONDI'1SI30Ii0. BRUSSELS. Mr, Geo. Newton, of W'inghaln, Mr. Jas. McAlpine has put in a was in the village on Sunday last.---- I fine soda water fountain in his Mr. Sellery ail Mr. Morrison were restaurant. This enterprise on lir. guests at Mr. Webbs' from the 24th McAlpine's part will be appreciated until Hondas'. -Miss Clara Lawslcy by our townspeople. --A gun elub and Maud Murdoch, of Manchester, has been organized in town with the spent tho 21tt in the village visiting following. officers: President,Side t t ,1 M. otcl acquaintances. The Epworth !sinews; Vice -President, Jas. Jones; League will meet on Sunday everting Secretary - Treasurer, Jas, Irwin; next, after the evening service, ow- managing Committee, J. T. Ross, ing to the garden party at Mr. McVittie's being on Monday night. -- The ltev. Jas. Ferguson, of South- ampton, preaehed an excellent ser- mon to the Sous of England, on San - day afternoon last. There was quite a number from Goderich, Wingham and other places here.-- Mr. ere: - Mr. B. Laurason returned to his home in Adelaide, on Monday last, after spending a week among friends here. ---There will be a garden party at the home of Mr. Elisha McVittie's, on June 3rd. Don't miss the treat of'tho season. for the committee is .Jos. Ballantyne, and D. C. Ross. - Thos. 'Phos, Kelly of Turnbe4ry street has a curiosity in the shape of a gun, which. was made in 1815, in the reign of George III, and is marked with the letters G. R. (King (George). The word Tower is printed on it, which goes to show that it was made in the Tower of London, where there is a department for the manufacture of arms. It is 4 feet 6 inches in length, and has an oak stock with brass finishings. It is said to have been used in the battle of Lundy's Lane. It snakes a good shot yet.-- WJ1GXETE1t',. Rev. I)r. Hay, of Toronto, con- ducted services in the Presbyterian church last Sunday, in the absence of Rev. Mr. Anderson. -It is the in- tention of our bicyclists to organize a club in town. -Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Gowan,Mrs. R. and ( � Brussels, it 0 �o` , t f Munro, of Port Elgin, were visiting at A. Munro's, this week.• ---lir. Jas.. held a sale of her farm implements,, Londesboro, May 24th, 1895. GLENFARROW. cattle and horses, •on Tuesday of this Mn. B. LAURASoN, Miss Mitchell left this week to week. -- We are glad to hear DEAR BROTHER, -The time has visit friends at Buffalo. Mary is a of the improvement of Mr. Arthur come that we. have to bid you faro- very estimable young lady, she will Murphy, of the Bluevale road, who well, and it is with deep regret that be greatly missed by her many has been dangerously ill. --Mr. John we have to part with such a kind Foster, of Wingham, has the Blue- and loving brother, as you have al - vale bridge nearly ready for traffic. ways been ready to do that which -sir. Joseph McPherson left fer has been most profitable to the lodge. Toronto, on Wednesday, after a As Secretary, you have been a use - week's visit to his honk. fol and efficient member, and we re- gret the circumstances which have GODEIt.ICII. arisen necessitating your . removal Tho lecture given in the Collegiate, from our midst and that hereafter last Friday evening, on Words, by we shall have very little of your company and assistance in the wort: of our beloved order. We trust that which is our loss is your gain and that you may be long spared to work in other fields. In your new home, we •hope you will be happy and prosperous and that you will al- ways entertain kindly feelings to- wards this lodge, which you have been so instrumental in building up. And now as you are about to leave us, we, the officers and members of Lodge Londesboro, No. 143, Sons of England-Benev.lent Society, desire to present you with this Past Presi- dent's jewel as a token of the esteem in which you are held in the lodge. We trust that as often as you - tnay glance upon it, memory will carry you back to the many pleasant even- ings which you have spent with us in our lodge room. Wishing you many prosperous and happy days in the future, we are, in behalf of the lodge, Yours fraternally, GEORGE: SNELL, ARTHUR WOODMAN, GEORGE E. WILLI11ts, Mn. Lan rason thanked the brethren for their kindness, and assured them that he would always have a waren spot in his breast for the people of Londesboro. EAST WAWANOSH. Mr.John Anderson returned the other day from a visit to friends in Oxford county. --Mr. Henry Hodg- son, of the 18th concession, left on had a narrow e-eslpr., the other Wednesday last for England. He vale; Geo. Green, assessed owner lot . night. A colt which lit: was driving will not return for a month or s , 228, W. T. plot; John Stapleton, as- I and will visit friends in London awl sensed as owner lot 31$2, W. T. plot; S. I because unman,, ;i I l.,le, running other points. -The severe frosts dar- away and throwilig. Kenny out, ing thismonth have done some good, teresting one and was well attended. At the close of the lecture, a vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Rev. Mr. Turnbull and seconded by Mr. S. P. Halls. -Last Wednesday and Thursday several of the public removing flood wood; John S. Me- school teachers • attended the Tavish, b$55, assessor's salary and Teachers' Convention in Clinton and $2.50, postage and extras; John Mc- the Collegiate was represented by Donald, $5, rent of room. Messrs. Strang and Cameron. --The .The Court of Revision was opened twenty-fourth was quietly but loyally at 1 o'clock, p. m., Wm. McPherson, spent in Goderich. Many of our chairman. The following appeals , citizens went to other places for the were heard and judgment given : 1 day. Oar base -ball team played .in John W. Walker overcharge in as -1 Clinton and won, but our foot ball sessment, assessor sustained; Wing_ 1 teat ost in Du gn an on. Those h ham Athletic Company, overcbat„e' who remained at selves in walking o driving or them - in assessment, assessor sustained; 1V. on Jermyn, overcharge in assessment, the lake, which was in a state of • assessor sustained; Thos, Anderson t beauty on that day. -The Knox overcharge in' assessment, assessor i church Endeavorers, on Tuesday sustained; -Walter Green, overcharge , evening, presented their pastor, Rev. Anderson, with an address and in assessment, assessor sustained; I • 7 • A. Thos. Higgins, do., reduced $150; j a boquet of flowers, on the occasion Hugh Ross, wrong lots assessed, 1 of his seventh anniversary The struck off; Geo. McDonald, assessed !Ball family jubilee singers were in as owner lots 88, 89, 90, 91, D. S., , town yesterday evening, under the Bluevale; John Marshall, assessed for auspices of the North St. Methodist • • N . lot 6, eon. 10, 50 acres at $300; Church League. Wm. Yeo, assessed for Si of NI,- lots KIN'1'AIL. 44, . 45, con. 1; Wnt. Blanchard, Mr. D. Rose, who has been work - assessment struck oft; Robt. Dickson, of lot St• 1, con. 10, ing in London for some time past, struck off;Ed. Jenkins,- assessed for has returned home. -On Sunday, May , Bishop Sy 21. con. 10, at „1,800; Wm. D. I May 19th, His Lordship the, of London, visited hilt tsbridge and administered confirmation to about fifty candidates. -K. McLean, jr., Gray, assessed for lot 9, C. S. Blue - vale; John (lesser, assessed as owner Lots 75 76, 77, 92, 93, D. S., Blue - The Listowel •Cheeses Board has or- ganized for the season. Mr. George Struthers, of Moncton, was elected president, and Mr. SVni. Climie was re-elected secretary. At the annual meeting of the Lis- towel cheese board, a resolution was unanimously adopted that, in the opinion of the board, the question of Foy:, of Brussels, spent Sunday with branding cheese should be deferred his parents here. -Those who at- for a year for further discussion and tended the Queen's birthday eelebra-'investigation. Oen in Mildmay report themselves well pleased with the day's sport. The "Unions" played two games of baseball against the Galt team, The first game resulted in favor of the "Unions" by 7 runs, but in the second they were defeated by 2 runs. ----Mr. W. M, Robinson attended the Episcopalian Sabbath School Con- vention in Seaforth this week. Lady Aberdeen, as President of the National Council of Women for Canada, on Monday night held an "at home" at the Parliament Build- ings, Toronto. The reception was held in. the Legislative Chambers, and was attended by over two thousand guests.. About 100 delegates, representing 21 grand councils, attended the eighteenth annual session of the Supreme Council of the Royal Ar- canum, at St. Louis last week. The report of C. W. Hazzard, Supreme Regent, showed that during 1894 the Royal Arcanum paid to widows and orphans death benefits amounting to $3,929,599, leaving a balance on hand of $473,478. On December 31, 1894, the order had a membership of 159,507, a net increase for the year of 11,083. During 1894, 16,- 509 new members were initiated, and 1,344 deaths recorded. • Arrangements are being complet- ed for holding the fourth annual convention of' the Huron County Christian Endeavor Union in Blyth, on Sept. Brd and 4th. An effort will be made to have R. N. Burns, of Toronto, address the Convention. A list of practical subjects has been prepared and a most enjoyable time is expected. friends, who all wish her a pleasant . trip. -Rev. Mr. Mason has been en- gaged for the summer as pastor in the Congregational church here. - Mr. and Miss Lennox visited at Dr. Armstrong's, Walton, last week. - The weekly prayer meeting will be held in the Congregational church on Wednesday evening, The Rev. Mr. Mason will take charge of the meeting. --Miss J. Palmer ably con- ducted the Christian Endeavor meet- ing last Sunday evening. Topic, "All Eternity." -The members of the Methodist church intend making , some repairs in their church, which will greatly improve its appearance. Mr. Andrew Gemmill's horse Committee. and J. Loeheridge, struck off assess ; I ment roll for lots 228 and 332, W. shaking him up pretty severely, while destroying the fruit and some T. plot; Wm. Netterfielcl, assessed as but fortunately not .ortously in- of the grain. The myriads of grass - tenant of lots 153, 154, 191, 102, W.jut'ing him.-11e6ars, ,f. and D. Rose hoppers that were just appearing T. plot; James 1`Tettetfield, struck off I and J. Matheson leave this week for were completely destroyed. Thessalott, and Mr. A. McRae, jt.,' TRA;vlcs--To the Prost - Alex.John McEwen, c, dog strucl. off; I and. Miss Nina Carrick, for SaultSte. dent or Alex. do.; Robt. J. Mc- and Secretary and Treasurer Kague, do. The chairman declared I Marie. Our cheese factory coin - and Board of Directors the Mutual the Court of Revision now closed and' menced operations this week. The Fire insurance Companyoft of West that the assessment roll as new re- directors, have secured the services eWawanosh: insurance "Gentlemen: I wish to vised and corrected be the roll for of Mr. M. O'Connor, who comes thank you kindly for the prompt 18135 ! highly recommended as a Cheese and honorable settlement of my maker. -Our football club is pro- claim for loss by fire on 26th ([arch, .and especially to the local agent, F. Anderson. Taos. LIND, East Wawanosh. "Walter 0," carried off 1st prize, ($20,) at the farmers' trotting race, at Brussels, on 24th. LISTOWEL. Mrs. (Rev.) Parke, of Clinton, was in town the latter part of last week seeing old friends. -A. Hazlewood, 1 of Georgetown, formerly of the; Bank of. Hamilton here, was the guest of Mrs. 13arthe on the 24th. - Hay & Coghill have bought the stock of Ballard & Coghill, gents' furnishers and tailors, at 57c on the dollar. -Very few people left town on the 24th, the calithumpian pro- cession in the morning, bicycle and horse races in the afternoon and the minstrel show and the fireworks in the evening, proving sufficient to keep the townspeople at 'home and draw a large crowd from the coun- try. Council resumed regular business. Moved by Mr. Cruickshank, second - cd. by Mr. Diment, that this meeting do now adjourn to meet at t.hc house of Thos. Goy, lot 26, con, 12, on. Monday, Jane 17th next, at 1 o'clock, p. m. JnFty 13t1nGess, Clerk. WHIT I'".CII DUCH. The brickwork on the new church will be commenced itt a few days. At a meeting (if the Building Com- mittee, held on Wednesday, it was decided to use pressed brick for the outside walls, and the brick will arrive from I3eamsville in afew days. This will give the cltureh a splendid appearance, as well as the brick Mein; much more durable. greasing favorably, anti swab a medical student in the north end of the village and a full fledged M. D. in the south, the boys do not fear the consequences of an accident. CULR0tS. A very enjoyable garden party was held on the grounds of Mr. II Isaiah Stewart, concession 10, on the 30th inst. Tea was served. from 6 to 8 p. nt., after which a splendid programme of vocal and instrumen- tal muste, readings, recitations and addresses, was given. -A bank barn 50 by 70 feet, was raised on the Grant farm, concession 10, on Wed- nesday of last week, Mr, D. Paisley WAS injured by being struck with a falling brace. Catarrh in the Mead Is a dangerous disease because it is liable to result in loss of hearing os smell, or develop into consumption, Mead the following: "sty wife has been a sufferer from catarrh for the past four years and the disease had gone so far that her eyesight was .affected so that for nearly a yeas she was unable to read for more than five minutes at a time. She suffered severe pains in the head and at times was almost distracted. About Christmas, she com- menced taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, and since that time has steadily improved. She has taken six bottles of Hood's Sar- saparilla and is on the road to a complete cure. I cannot speak too highly of Hood's Sarsaparilla, and I cheerfully recommend it." W. H. Flamm; Newmarket, Ontario. Hood's Sarsaparilla As the Only True W loon Purifier. Prominently in the public eye today. Hood's nom, ours habitual constipa- t1on, ,i?riaa 260. Der box., TEESWATER. Another Demorest medal contest will be held in the village on the 6th June. -A number of fine residences are being erected in the village this season. -A bicycle; club has been organized in the village, with the following officers: Pres., R. N. Thur - tell; Vice Pres., Chas. McHardy; Seey.-Treas., J. Farquharson; Capt. Wm. Gardiner; Lieutenant, A. G. Stewart. -Cattle arc allowed to run at large in the village, to the great annoyance of the residents.• -No. company of the Bruce Battalion, of this village, will go into camp at London on the 180 of June. MARK OCH'.. `lir. R. Leishman raised his barn last week, and it is to be hoped that he will have better success with this one than he had with the last. Sides were chosen by P. W. Scott and Chas. Campbell and everything went along nicely. There was a photo- grapher there taking pictures as the work progressed, and the picture that will be of most interest to the south side boys will be the one that he took when P. W. and a few of his stalwarts were finishing theirside and the other lads enjoying their well-earned smoke watching them. Coughing. For all the ailments of Throat and Lungs there is no cure so quick and permanent as Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil. It is palatable, easy on the most deli- cate stomach and' effective Scott's Einulision --AND THE - Have come to stay, and with them low prices in all dapartments of our large and well assorted stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats and Caps, and all other lines kept in a well no difference what the credit arranged establishment, and it gilY�,,go practice may say to the trade; in every case, the honest man pays for the dishonest, he also pays more for his own goods. Ready Cash is bound to rule the commercial world, and we are ready to showmatter to convince amen when you how it is done. It is not a. inu'ARD it touches his pocket, put us in possession, and we will give you a pointer how to save from 25 to 30 per cent. all round on goods bought from us. We buy and sell for. Cash, and give you the benefit every time.have been somewhat depressed. You all know that Ti �0 during the last year. Yet, our business has been steadily increasing beyond our most sanguine ex- pectations, and the secret of it all is this : Square Dealing, Ilonest Goods, and Better Values than you can get elsewhere. Give us a call. No trouble to show goon. You know it is not an matter to enumerate the cheap list. There are so many bargains we can show you, that space will not permit. All we want is personal inspection. Prices will do the rest. We are here to please. DRESS MAKING ON THE PREIVMISES. Ila -CUTTING AND FITTING A SPECIALTY. G. McINTYRE, stimulates the appetite, -aids the digestion of other foods, cures Coughs and Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, and gives vital strength besides. It has no equal as none- I �y ishment for Babies and Children e A Cal], Solicited. who do not thrive, and overcomes Tr A. MILLS J. WTh GMAM. MACDONALD BLOCS. WINGHAM. 1,000 PIECES OF CIYOICE PRINTS FROM 5 cts. PER YARD UP. FLANNELETS From 4zcts. per yard up. A Choice Stock of Men's and Boys' SHARD AND SOFT HATS. Direct Importation. A JOB LOT AT 2 5 0ts; EACH. Any Condition of Wasting. Sud far Oaa:j i'! l on SeoU'r I,n! :;'siaot.lr ee, f t•.cu:i & slow a, ce115Wi;1!. All Drou:L t$. ZOO. & St.