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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1895-6-14, Page 1tt VOL. VII EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, !TUNE 13 1895•. NO 413 The Mols.ons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital ........ , .. $2,000,000 Rest Fund :... . .... 1,200,000 Head oficeNontreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL elANAGER Money advanced toeuod Farmer's on their own notes wi*1, one or more endorsers at 7 percent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from 10 a, m. to. R p. 1 Saturdays 10 a, m. to 1 p. ra tAgeneral.bauking• business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 per cent, E. E. WARD. Exeter, Jan 28, '88. Manager TFIE t Is published every Thursday Morning, :et the Office, MAIN -STREET, EXETER. By the -- ADVOCATE, PUBLISHING COMPANY, TERMS OF S1713SCRIPTION. Qne Dollar per annum if paid in Advance 51.50 if not so paid. 8daertieian.s• R,atea os -4. Spplica- tiori. No paper discontinued until allarrearages are paid.. Advertisements without specific directions will be published till forbid and charged accordingly. Liberal disoountmade for transoient advertisements inserted for long _periods. Every description of JOB PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and. at moderate rates. Cheques moneyord. ors. &c. for advertising, snbsoriptions,eto.to be made payable to Sanders & Dyer eROPRIETORS Church Directory. TRIVITT MEMORIAL OIIIIRCH.--Rev. E.W. Hunt, Rootor. Sunday Services, 11 a. m and 7 p. m. Sunday School and Bible C11ass for Adults, 3 p. m. Holy Communion, 1st Sur,rlev of each month at morning service i►t.. ackinserCut ndn--James-st,Rev.J. G. NPasand 6.30,p m. Sabath School, 2.30 p. m. 10,30 m� MAIN STREET Rev. R. W. Locke, Past- er. Sunday Services, 1.0.80 a.m. and 6.30 p.m Sabbath School 2.30 p. m. PRESBYTERIAN OIIURCH,-Rev. W. Martin, Pastor. Sunday Services,11. a. m. and 6.30 p. m. Sabbath School, 9.45 a, re Professional Cards. H.KINSMAN,L.D.S, Ranson' s Block two doors north of Carling Store MAIN ST, EXETER, extracts teeth withoutain. Awayat Lucian every Wed- nesday, Hensall let riday; Blyth., first Mon- day end Zurich on last Thursday of each is", month. el H. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal V • College Dental Surgeons, successor to H. L. Billings. Office over Post Office Exeter, Ont. A safe anaesthetic given for 4 the painless extraction of teeth. Fine Gold ,• Fillines as required. DR.D. ALTON ANDERSON,(D.D.S.,L.D.S.,) honors Graduate of the Toronto Uni- ? ratty and Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Teeth extracted without pain. Office A111 modes of Dentistry up to date. over Elliot & Elliot's law once -opposite Central Hotel -Exeter. , Medical SHOULTS, CENTRALIA. 11 has moved one door south. Drs. J A. ROLLINS & T A. AMOS. Residenees, same as formerly OFFICES, Spackman,. building, Main St. Dr, Rollins' office• same as formerly -north door. Dr. Amos' office, same building -south door. May 1st. 1898 J. A Rollins, M. D. T. A, Argos, M. D DR.T. P. MCLAUGRLIN, MEMBER OF the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario. Physician, Surgeon and Aocouch- cur. Office, Dashwood, Ont. Veterinary. �XTILLIAM SWEET, VETER- 1,i V�Y inary Surgeon. Graduate To- ronto creat the oldo stand, one block, East E. J. Spackman s Store. Deliorning a specialty. Legal. '�pp H. COLLINS, BARRISTER,SOLICIT- 11. OR, Conveyancer, Notary Public. Office -over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ontario. Money to Loan. LH,DICK.SON,BARRISTER,SOLICITOR, • of Supreme Court, Notary Public, Con- veyancer, Commissioner, &c. Money to loan Offiee-Fanson's Block, Exeter ELLIOT & ELLIOT, BARRISTERS,SOLIO itors, Conveyancers. &o. B. V. ELLIOT. FREDERICK ELLIOT Auctioneers 1L1 BROWN, Winchelsea. Licensed Auct- 11. ioneer for the Counties of Perth and Middlesex, also for the township ofUsborne Sales promptly attended to and terms rea- sonbale.Sales arranged at Post office. Win- ohelsea. Surveyors. AT NTED-•AiEN IN EVERY LOCALITY to distribute samples and advertising matter: geed pay; steady work the year. round, For particulars address, with stamp, at once, 0, &17. 5. ADVERTISERS' AGENCY, Box 450, London, Ontario. L 0. L. DISTRICT MEETING. The Juno'hnnualmeetin= of Bidduiph Dia triot, L. O. L., will be hold in 1 Centralia, on Saturdayi5th,iust,, at ono o'clock, for the transaction of business, joins Distriot Master. L 0. L. COUNTY MEETIMG, Tho June annual County Orange Lodge meeting will be held in Hensall on Friday 14th et 10:30. All primary Lodges are expect- ed to be represented by order of the County Master. John Neil. L,1 RED. W. FARNCOMB, Provincial Lana . Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office,; Over Post Office Main street. Exeter, Ont. IP AWARD C. S•rEELE, P. L. 5. Ontario Land. Surveyor and Civil Engineer, Goderich, Ont. REVERENCES: St, Marys, Journal; and the Rectory, Kirkton. Insurance. E ELLIOT, mainSt. Insurance Agent, Ma Exeter STEAMSHIP & INSURANCE AGENT. Anchor, Allan, Allan State, Dominion, American. White Sear, and Clyde Linos to England, Troland, Scotland, Germany,. Trane; Cape Colony, Australia and Neu( Zealand. Prepaid. tiokets issued to parties wishing to send for their friends, Lancashire London and Lancashire, Northern, North British and Maroon tile, and Porth Mutual Fire Insurance Co's, London and Lancashire Life Incur. Co. London Guarantee and Accident Oo LOWEST RATES. Capt, (co. JCe* p EXETER MARKETS. (Changecd every Wednesday) Wheat per bushels .50,90 to 1.00 Barley 59 to 5t) Oats 90 to 40 Peas 75 to 80 Butter 10 Eggs 0 Potatoes per bus .. . 35 to 40 1•la.v per ton r 150 to7,90 Alai kn per bushel $1500 to 55.40 Rod Clover " (1.00 to MO Tmotliy )........................... 2,134 to 325 Wool 19 to 21 Grand Bend Park. During the past week the following picnics were held here: -One from Arlona; one from Sauble Line, Hay School ; also one from the Bronson Line and one from Riddulph,-Mrs. Fer- guson, of Exeter, has taken charge of the dining hall and has asplendid supply of all kinds of Temperance drinks, candies, nuts etc. Meals will also be served in connection, -There will be two large picnic parties on Thursday 13th inst., from the adjoin ing neighborhood; also one on Friday, -Everything seems to be on the boom at Grand Bend Park. .Farquhar, • Statue labor and picnics are all the rage in this locality at present. -Mr. Robt. Turnbull and wife, of . McKillop, visited friends in this neighborhood last week. -Miss McKnight, of Hullett has returned home after -spending a week with her sister Mrs, Tasker. - Mrs. Thos, Laing, of Hibbert, visited her daughter, Mrs. And. Hodgert one day last week. -Mr. Thos. Rundle, of Darlington, 'bad an immense barn raising on his farm about one mile and a half north of this village last Wed- nesday. -Alex. McLaughlin and wife spent last Sunday with friends in this, neighborhood. -There will be no ser- vices in the Presbyterian church next Sunday on account of anniversary services being held in Kirkton church. Hensall• A most daring robbery took place here on Friday night last,/ when five suits of clothes belonging to Mr. Chas,_ McDonnell were stolen from his room in Coxwortbs Hotel. The front door had been left open for one of the in- mates when some mean contemptible wretch took advantage of the oppor tunity with the above results. Mr. Coxworth heard voices down stairs about one o'clock and heard some one enter the door and go upstairs, but thinking the inmate of the house had returned, paid no attention to them Mr. McDonnell was in Exeter at the time. Several letters that were in the pockets were found next day on the 2nd concession Hay. Doubtless the thieves went West and then South. - The farmers are busy and consequently things are a little dull in town. -Num- erous buildings are fast nearing com- pletion. -Mr. John E. McDonhell is com- pelled to walk by the aid of a crutch these days owing to a severely sprained ankle. Conservatives Meet at Hensall. The annual meeting of the Liberal - Conservative Association of the South Riding of Huron, as constituted for lo• cal purposes was held In Coxworth's Hall, Hensall, on Monday afternoon last. Considering -the busy time among the farming community and the ex treme,ly hot weather a goodly number was in attendance, hailing from all parts of the Riding. The President, Mr. John Torrance, called the meeting to order and after the usual preliminar- ies the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: -Dr. Rollins, of Exeter, President; Geo. Jacgson,of Sea- forth, 1st Vice -Pres; E. C. Coleman, of Seaforth, 2nd Vice Pres; L. H. Dickson, of Exeter, organizer-intchief; T. B. Carling, of Exeter Treas ; M. J. White, of Exeter, secretary. A hearty and unanimaus vote of thanks was passed and tendered the retiring president and the organizer-in••ehief for their un- tiring and valuable services in the past. The meeting then was brought to a close. Dashwood. The semi-annual business meeting of the Youug People's ,Association, the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, John Greb; Vice President, Mary. Snell; Recording Secretary, Thomas Snell; Corresponding secretary, Adam Birk; Treasurer, Ed. Brokenshire; Li- brarian, John Fenn ; Organist Fanny Snell. Greenway, Mr. W. J. Wilson, and R. S. Wilson and wife arrived home from Stratford last Tuesday. -The annual picnic of Boston Methodist Church, will be held on Friday 14th inst.-Wilson, Germette & Co, are putting a rock well down fur Mr: James Pollock. -Mr. Wm. H:ilearks , is framing Mr. A. Pollock's barn.-We pleased to hear that Mrs. J. Foster, Sr. is able to be out again. -The Ladies Band of Willing Workers intend hav- ing a garden party on the 28th inst. Crediton, Mr. T. Wickett has moved into the premises lately vacated by Mr. John Keys. -Mr, and Mrs, Young, of Exeter, spent a few` days in town, the guest of Mr. and Mrs John Young. --Rev. Geo. Baker is attending the Methodist Con- ference at Strathroy.-The fish busi- ness must be booming if all peddlers starting out get a supply. -Miss Ada Sheardown is visiting friends in Clan- deboye.-Quite a large picnic passed through here last week going to the lake for a few days sport: -Miss Allie Eilber is visiting in Philadeiphia.-Mr. Charles Wolfe, who has been coufined to the house fcr the past few• weeks, is able to be out again. -Mr. Daniel Sweitzer left last week for .Detroit. - Miss Ida Winer left on Saturday last for Preston, aeeompanied by her aunt. -A large crowd left here on Tuesday morning for an excursion to Port Hu- ron, the Foresters and Maccabees pic- nic. • McGillivray Council Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment, in the Town, Hall, McGillivray, Brd of June, 1895, present, W. L. Cor- bett, Reeye, J. D. Drummond and T. Prest Deputy Reeves, V. Grieve and R. Hutchinson Councillors. _cliautes of previeus meeting read, e )`proved of and signed. Grieye-Drummond that the reeve expend by contract on Lee's isde road the sum of $20-pC,arxrpd,u Drummond -Hutchinson that the Reeve be and he is hereby instructed to have bridge on the 2nd con., opposite lot 12 rebuilt. -Carried. Prest-Grieve, that. J. D. Drummond is hereby commission ed to expend in gravelling on the 14th con. south $15 and to have William's hill repaired, -Carried. Hutchinson - Grieve that the several amounts as set forth be paid. -Carried. Drummond - Hutchinson that this Council adjourn to meet in the Town Hall on the last Mon- day in June at ten o'clock a. m. -Car- ried. Wm. Fraser, Clerk, Varna. (To late for last week.). A literary entertainment under the auspices of Varna Council R. T. of T, will be given at Hillsgreen in the Temperance Hall on June 14th com- mencing at 8 o'clock. The neigboring. council of Brumfield and Kippen are expected to assist. Au interesting pro• gramme of dialogues, recitations tab- leaux, vocal and instrumental music is now being prepared. Proceeds are to • be devoted to the temperance cause. The Temprance Hall is beingremoved from the lot of Mr. Thomas Ward to a piece of land purchased from Mr. David Robertson on the north side of the village. The land was bought for 1680. The hall on its new site will be the property of the Royal Templars of Temperance, the Canadian Order of Foresters and the Orangemen. -Mrs. Dawson, of Pontiac Mich., is the guest of Mrs. G. Beatty this week. -Our wor• thy mayor, Mr. 'Thos. Johnston has re- turned home again looking hale and hearty after an extended trip through the state"of Michigan. -Miss Katharine McNaughton, Clinton, is visiting her brother Mr. John McNaughton. -The Rev. Mr. Leech is attending conference this week. -Mr. Jas. Armstrong is lard up with an attack of lumbago. SECESSITY KNOWS 1140 LAW! We have too much stock on hand and we are going to sell at prices that will mean money in every customer's pocket, COME AND 1500 SEE OUR • e Black Worsted. Suit ngs COME AND $9.00 T1weed. Suitings SEE OUR 9 7n Pantin s we lead the trade for fine o 0 O' 0 cods a�zd lover rice �`e hive a �1 _int p ii Ti Isl B 1• of remnants and offer them at half Alice, J. H. CR IIV , Merchant Tailor. Hurondale Statue labor is the order of the day and as a result the roads are not in the best condition to travel. -Frank and I van Dew, spent Sunday in the neigh- borhood of Exeter. -Harry Horton and sisters, were in Brumfield last Sunday. -J. Stephen Agar, general agent for the Federal Life, spent Sunday ,with G. W. Solman, -Deputy Reeve Keddy was in Goderich last week attending the June sessiou of the County Council. -A Mitchell has erected a new driving shed and J. Etherington has put an ad dition to his barn. -R Bell has raised his bards on props preparatory to put- ting a bank under them. This will be a great improvement, -Rev, Mr. Curry, Jr., pastor of the circut is around say- ing good bye to the people. He goes from here to I nl1al tol for a while, thence to college. Mr. Curry is an earnest, zealous and popular young preacher and his place will be hard to fill. We predict for him a high position in the ministry, should his life be spared. His successor here will be Rev. Martin Wilson.. -There is great talk of an excursion to the lake in the near fu- ture. Hold yourself in readiness for the event and go with the Bethesda- idurotidale boys who always do the rigbt act. Exeter Wollen Mills. At the Middlesex June session Satur- day the trial of John Hodgins, for the Exeter woollen mill robbery, was con- tinued. Hugh Atkinson, of Bervie, and Wm. Ellwood, of Lucan, tailors. identified from among the clothing produced as goods found in the prisoner's possession and proven similar to the stolen goods. The witnesses said the prisoner brought the cloth to their shops in the ordinary way, the former making a pair of trousers, and the latter a suit. They found the trimmings. Wm. Bowden and John Forsythe gave additional testimony as to oue of the horses attached to the rigs which had stood at the mill the night of the robbery malting a peculiar mark with the toe of oue foot, as though walking on the toe. .Reeve Corbett, of McGillivray, re- sides near Hodgins. and knew a horse he owned a year ago. The animal had a crippled front leg, which caused the foot to put his toe down first. Witness saw the horse in March of last year. He was, with Deputy -Reeve Drummond about tweeve•o'clock one night when 11e saw -Wells Shouldice drive past his gate with the buggy loaded with bags apparently filled. They followed the buggy, and say, it turu into the priso ner's gate. Witness saw the prisoner with the horse on into the summer. On cross examination the witness said Hodgins never endorsed his notes, but he endorsed Hodgins' notes to the extent of $1,000. Deputy -Reeve Drummond corrobor- ated Reeve Corbett's testimony. George McDonald, carriage maker, Ailsa Craig, remembered seeing Hod- gins at the village station iu November last in the custody of Detectives Rogers and Ward. The prisoner asked him for a piece of paper, and he gave him an envelope and pencil, with which he wrote something. The envelope was produced, torn into pieces, but put to- gether, which witness identified. On these remains of the envelope was writ- ten: -"And tell Jane (Hodgins' wife) to put the shirt and pants out of the way. -John Hodgins " This closed the Crown's case. His Honor held that while suspicious circumstances might have been shown there was no evidence upon which, in fairness, he could ask the jury to con- vict the prisoner, The jury returned the verdict of "not guilty" without leaving the jury box. Wells and Edward Shouldice were then also arraigned and found not guilty. The latter is still in custody, serving a year at the Central for an- other theft. Found Him Guilty. The trial of John Grant, charged with the robbery of $5,000 from the G. T. R. office safe at Parkhill, was continued at the June sessions up to noon yesterday, when it was given to the jury. The hearing thus lasted just two days The whole morning was occupied with addresses of counsel and the judge. Mr. E, Meredith, Q. C., for the prisoner, spoke for an hour and twenty minutes, and made the best of the pris- oner's case. Crown attorney Magee arraigned the evidence very strongly against Grant, and His Honor's sum- ming up was brief but inclined to be unfavorable to the prisoner. At six o'clock the jury returned a verdict of guilty, They had been out six hours, and it was believed that a disagreement would be the result Accompanying the verdict were an swers to questions put by the Judge, which mitigate the serioustiess of the offence sotnewhat. The jury found that Grant picked up the money par- cel, as he claimed; that ho could have found an owner for the money; that he made an effort to find the owner, but that he appropriated some of the money 1 upon the last t It was t to a his own use to ,5 w 1 denim that the verdict of guilty was rendered, His honor having instraet ed the ,jury that if Grant used any of the money he was guilty of stealing. The prisoner was remanded for sen- tenee till Saturday. The following is the address made by prisoner before receiving his sentence: "Were he to sutler alone for his crime, lie said, he could do so more readily. But on account of his wife and children he asked for clemency. His wife was in delicate health, and without means of support. His offence was brought about through indiscretion. There was no natural dishonesty -only this ac- cursed liquor; "Give me one chance to redeem myself, and I faney you will never regret having done so," pleaded the prisoner, in a manly voice. He would come out of jail disgraced before the world in greater measure than if allowed to regain his liberty at once under some restrictions, Concluding, Grant said, "All I can plead for is your leniency in judging of this matter. I haye sworn never to again touch liquor, and this is the first time I have ever been inside of a jail or a court room" The judge reviewed the finding, of the jury, and pointed out that $200 of the money had not been returned, and was really stolen. Like everyone else, he felt inclined to deal leniently and would gladly say to him to go and do better in the future. But he had a stern duty to perform, It was true that the crime had been largely brought about by the debasing vice of drunkeness, but it was no excuse to a man to say he was drunk. His mouth was not held• open and the liquor forced down his throat, The prisoner was then sentenced to six months in the Central Prison. STARTLING DISCOVERS:. Information reached Express Agent Thompson, who has just returned from Grant's trial in London that Mr. Emery who resides in the rear of the Royal Hotel, where Grant boarded, had found some keys on the day after the robbery, whish he (Emery) had seen Grant hide. Mr. Thompson at once proceeded to investigate and after some hours se cured the keys, They are exact dup licater; of both the office and safe keys. This strengthens the evidence for the crown that Grant had false keys and took the money from the safe. Drowning at Mitchell. Mitchell, Ont., June 11.-Lousis Har- ris, a high school pupil was drowned in the pond here this afternoon. With several companions he was in bathing, 'when he got beyond bis depth. Her- bert Love, one of those who was with him, went to his assistance, but iu his endeavor to help Harris, very nearly lost his own life. The drowned boy's home is near Farquhar. Hensall: Mr. John Oliver, who has been a resident of our village for the past two and one-half years, left on Thursday morning last to yisit his home in England. He has not been enjoying yery good health lately, and takes the trip in the hope that the ocean voyage will prove beneficial. When he has regained his health he intends returning to Hensall. Holmesville: Rey. E. A. Fear, pastor and Rev. J. Galloway, of Seaforth, left here on Tuesday to attend Conference at Strathroy. Mr. Acheson, delegate, went on Thursday. We are sorry to hear that it is possible that we may loose our esteemed pastor, as the first draft stations him at Milverton, and sends us a Rev. Mr. Moss. His work next Sunday will be supplied. The Epworth League met last Monday, when the subject was ably presented by the President. Londsboro:' The caretaker of the temperance hall made the necessary preparations for a meeting of the P. P. A. Society, on the last Saturday of May. As this society* opens its meetings late, and of course remains in session late, the caretaker has depended on the members putting out the lights. He was quite surprised on Sunday morn- ing to find the lights and hall as he had left them. There had evidently been no meeting. The caretaker would like to know if the society has decided to close up business, or if he shall make ready as before. Tuckersmith: The, residence of Mr. Robt. Stewart of Tuekersmith was on Tuesday afternoon last the scene of one of those happy events which are always interesting. Mr. Wnr. J. Elder, young- est son of the late Wm, Elder, of Tuck- ersmith, was united in marriage with Miss Ellen, Mr Stewart's third daughter. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. S. Henderson, assisted by Rev. S. Acheson, and was witnessed by a large circle of friends. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents, and start the sea of 'matrimonial bliss followed by the best wishes of many true friends. Clinton: On Saturday last Mr, IV. D. Coltman, pastor of the Baptist church, Clinton, had a dangerous experience in Toronto. He was riding along Queen street, whet) at the corner of Peter be became "pocketed" between two rigs, and in trying to avoid one, he ran into the other, and was thrown .directly in front of a trolley. He had scarcely fallen when the car was on hire, and he was swept out of the way, the fender catching hi,`e and saving his life, His wheel was smashed to pieces. He was able to want ic Svay, being only dazed and badly braised, but he missed the train he was hurrying to catch, and will not be able to return for a few days yet. i► Additional Locals. • There will ho a farriers' excursion to the Guelph Model Farm on Saturday at 7. 82.a. m. Posters for the 12t11 July celebration at Seaforth have been issued, There will be $115.00in easel, prizes and a good array of speakers. Grasshoppers appear to be about as numerous as potatoe bugs, and the re- cent frosts had about as much effect on one pest as the other. Mr. John Bawden, and old Exeter boy, was married to an estimable young lady in Ridgetown, on Wednesday 12th. We extend congratulations. Another of the sore -arm dead -beats was in town on Monday, but he met with very few sympathisers. He car- ries his right arm in a sling and re- veals three sores, which he claims to be the result of youthful indiscretions, Give him the run. Commenting on the St. Paul's Guild concert in Clinton on Friday last, the Clinton. News Record says: -"Mrs Hunt, of Exeter, sang two solos, "The Fairies" and "Answer," and was received with marked favor; the lady has a powerful and weli•trained voice fully under con- trol," There were over 50 applicants for the positions of caretaker, matron, inspee- tor and physician for the Huron House of Refuge. Mr. French and wife of this place, were appointed caretaker and matron respectively, on` the 11th ballot. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. French on their appointment and we think no - better choice could have been made. Kind hearted as they -are the poor of the county will without a doubt receiye the best of treatment and attention. Jfoi Eicittyfve Cents. We have completed arrangements whereby we can offer the Toronto Weekly Mail -Empire one year, and 'the ADVOCATE to Jan. lst, 1896, for only eighty.fi ve cents. Now is the time to subscribe and get cheap reading. Hensall: Thomas Palmer Jr., has purchased an interest in the merchant tailoring business of Mr. J. Pope. He will return to Hensall in the course of a month or so. Wingham: Two hounds, owned by Winghamites, killed 16 or 17 sheep be- longing to James and Wm. Henderson, of Morris, about a mile out of town. some time during Wednesday night. West McGillivray: Mr. Wm, Was- nid•e lost a fine cow the other day. - We are glad to see Mr. John Paterson. around again. A few days ago he slipped and fell from a ladder and in- jured his shoulder. Hensall: Tho recent oppressively hot weather was too much for Mr. R. Coad, and he was prostrated by the heat on Monday afternoon. He has since been confined to his bed, but n& serious results are anticipated. Seaforth. It is stated that Mr. W. W. Ogilvie, the well known miller of Montreal, and owner of the Seaforth and Goderich mills, has cleared over a mill- ion dollars speculating in wheat sines the rise in prices commenced, Holmesville: The writing of names or obscene words on public property is a heinous practice and should be dis- continued. Have you seen the notice on the station house? It is this, "Fools names, like monkey's faces, always ap- pear in public places." Brussele: M. H. Moore, V. S., had a close call from suffocation on Friday evening of last week. He was taking a cork out of a bottle of ammonia when the bottle exploded scattering the fiery- fluid ercefluid over him nearly smothering hint with the fumes. He escaped with little injury the fresh air speedily doing the restorative work. HEATIIS WxnT>s-In Granton, on May 30th, Margaret, wife of David White, aged 58 years. Dt1FrY-In St. Marys on Saturday June 1st, Michael Duffy, aged 80 years. TEMPLETON.-In Exeter on the 6th inst., Mary Ching, relict of the late E.B. Templeton, aged 73 years, 5r months. CoPP,-In Seaforth on Wednesday June 5th, 1896, Lindsay Love, infant sono!' Mr, John Copp, aged 14 weeks.' MARRIAGES. HOLI,rAN-BRODIE.-At the residences of the bride's father, Seaforth, on. June Brd, by Rev. Dr. McDonald, Mr, Reinza Holman, of Berlin, and fortes- erl7 of Seaforth, to Miss May, eldest daughter of Mr. Charles Brodie. WASMANN--CAMERON.At the Presby- terian manse, Seaforth, on June 5tli by Rev, Dr, McDonald, 1V4r. Charles Wasmann, of Stanley, to Maggie Cameron, of Tuekersmith. ELDER-.ST1rWAOT-At the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rey. I. S. Henderson, assisted by Rev S. Ache- son, Mr. Wm. J. Eider to Miss Illeaa Stewart, all of Tuckersmith, etienetlitteta Honittes.-In Clinton, on June 4th, the wife of Robert Holmes, Esq., ayOrQ„ n fason, Clinton, o l titentegig--At Eden, tjsborn.e, On the re;'en inst., the wife of Wm, Kerslake, Of a son. -V_