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EXETER
ONTARIO, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17 1896. 4,7,
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H SANDERS, EDITOR
The Molsons Bank.1. fiensall
‘(Cliiartered. by Parliament, 1855.)
OBITUARY: Mrs. Stewart, of London
Road Ave , relict of• the late Duncan
Stewart, passed peacefully away on
Sunday morning last, Sept. eth. Her
disease was ?Ancor of the stomach and
bowels and she was confined to her bed
for about a month. She bore her sick-
ness which at times was very severe,
with true, Christian fortitude •and
patience. Her last words were words
of trust in God and of hope in a blessed
immortality. Mrs, Stewart, was the
fifth daughter of Alexander Stewart,
a native of Perthshire Scotland, who
with his wife and family immigrated
into Canada in the year 1882, and
settled itt South East Hope, near Shak-
speare, Ont. The passage was an
eventful ono as the colera, was raging
on the vessel. Two children died 'on
the vessel and one when Montreal was
reached. About the year 1858 the de-
ceased, Sophia Stewart, was married to
Duncan Stewart, also a native of Perth-
shire, Scotland, and together they settled
on •a farm on the 12th con., Hibbert, the
whole district being then heavily wood-
ed with nothing but a blaze on the
trees for a highway, By hard labor
and pere,evering effort they succeeded
in converting what was then a wilder-
ness into one of the best farms in the
Township, In the fall of 1890 they
were obliged to retire from farming as
ho Mishap. d Duncan Stewart, had been
or a num ber of years disabled with
paley. He with the deceased moved to
.Hensall where they resided with their
soa Daniel Stewart, till their death the
deceased surviving her husband a
little over four years. The family con-
sisting of six children, has been sadly
reduced by death, the survivors being
Daniel aud Peter Stewart of this village
and Mrs. Wren (nee Jessie A. Stewart,)
of North Dakota. The deceased leaves
an only sister, Mrs. McNaughton, of
Hibbert, (relict of Peter McNaughton a
few years 'since •deceased) and who
faithfully and lovingly attended her
sister dureng the severe illness, She
also leaves two brothers• John and
Alexander Stewart, the former of North
East Hope and the latter now farming
near Birtle, Manitoba. The deceased
was in religion a Presbyterian and
lived a quiet, peaceable, unassuming
life little known in society, but beloved
in the family •circle and among immed-
iate friends and acquaintances. The
funeral took place to Rogerville ceme-
tery on Tuesday, Sept. 8th, when a large
concourse of people followed the re-
mains to their last resting place as a
east tribute of respect; to the memory,
of a faithful friend and loving mother.
—We are having nice weather now.—
Labor Day was celebrated here in fine
style. There was a bicycle meet and
base ball with music by the Clinton
band in the day time and a concert in
Coxworth's Hall ia the evening. A
number of our citizens witnessed a
fight a few mornings ago. It is not
eften Hensall is treated to a "scrap" of
this kind. One of the combatants
was a wooden legged man but he
nevertheless proved the best slugger.—
Roland Cudmore, one of our leading
contractors in the mason line, with his
staff of workmen is busy building the
stone foundatin for 0. Johnston's new
brick house.—Dr. Ferguson has the
•cellar for his new brick house and
office almost completed—The Bible -
class teacher in Carmel Church noticed,
when beginning to teach on Sunday
morning last, a head sketched on the
blackboard and also a motto which
read: Honesty is the best policy—it is
also the best principle. Noticing only
the first part of the motto, he rubbed it
out with a sarcastic reference to
the poor work of the artist and then
proceeded to give the class a homily
upon honesty, saying that bonestyawas
not worth much if there was not some-
thing else behind it but policy. The
incident impressed, two thought's upon
our mind, Mr. Editor. The first is that
we should think twice before we speak
once—whether speaking critically or
in a homiletical strain. The second is
that truth, in concise and concentrated
form is often more impressive than
any comments upon it however bright
or well intentional. Quito a number
of our citizens will take advantage of
the cheap excursions to visit London
this week, and see the sights at the
Fair.—The grim monster death, has
again invaded our midst and remoyed
from among us one of the oldest sett-
lers in the person of Mr. Alexander
McLaren, of the 2nd concession of Hay,
who died on Sunday last at the age of
74 years. Deceased had been suffering
from an abcess on the right lung for
some time, but nothing serious was
anticipated until about six weeks ago
wheu he was taken worse and gradual-
ly sank until death relieved him of his
sufferings. Deceased was a man of
good principals and was much eespect.
ed by all who know him, His repaains
were interred in the Brucefield ceme-
tery on Tuesday.
Paid up Capital. .... $2,000,000
Rest Fund 1,875,000
Had office Montreal.
F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq.,
GEhTBRAL•MANAGER
Money advanced. te uod Farmer's On their
nwn notes with one or more endorsers at 7
per oent per annum.
Exeter Branch.
Opon every lawful day from 10 a, .to 3 p.
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Ageneralbanking, business transacted.
CURRENT RATES wilowedfor mon-
ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3
r per con.t.
N. D. HURDON
Exeter, Dec. 27, '95. • Manager
Can youAfford to Save.
A small sum Gael:month from your earn
ins?. A sure way to provide for a start in
life. Take shares tier your children, $3.00per
month, if kept nu till maturity, will yield
4200. This will take about 8 years. Apply for
Prospeotus ileo.Ientp, local agent,.for
The Equitable Savings, Loan and
Building' Assosiatlon.
*s's
Queenston. Cement.
Any person needing Queenston Cement, or
instruotions as to its use should. leave their
order with Delbridge'Bros., Winehelsea. We
are prepared. to supplycement
and do all
kinds of work, in flooirng, walls., etc. There
is at present a small quantity of cement at
Mr. R. Smith's Hay, P.O.
DIMBILIDGEBRos., Winohelsea.
COURT REV'S/ON—STEPHEN.
Notice is hereby. given, that a Court will
be held pursuant to the Voters' List Act, by
His Honor, the .Trulge of the County Court of
the County of Huron, at the Town Bell,
Crediton, on Wednesday the 16th day of
$epteraber,1800,..at 10:30 o'olok a. ra., to hear
and. determine the several ooraplaints or er-
rors and. omissions in the Voters' List of
the Municipality of the Township of Stephen
for 1856.
Alt persons having business at the Court
are requested to attend at the said time and
place. C. PROUTY,
Dated, Aug. 27th, 1896 CLERX.
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Sharon,
Mr. and .Mrs. Jos. Kestle and Miss
Ann Kest% are visiting friends in
London this week.—Mr. Jas. Shapton
and wife spent Sunday in the vicinity.
Mr. M. Kestle and wife, of Zurich, visit-
ed here on .Sunday.—Mr. Ed. Kestle
and wife spent Sunday in Exeter.—
Robert Hind, of Elimville, is at Mr
Jos. Dauncey's at present taking are
of his brother William who does not
improve mueh in health.—R. S. Lang
has a number of apple packers engag-
ed in the vicinity this week.—While
Mr. Klumpp was assisting his son-in-
law in threshing on Tuesday week he
had the misfortune to fall through a
hole in the barn floor, striking his arm
she -did so. The arm proved to be
very painful and Mr. Klumpp consult-
ed the doctor, when it was found that
it was severely bruised. Mr. Klumpp
is now able to.nse the arm a little after
several days rest.
Luoan
On Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, a pretty
wedding was celebrated at the Central.
The contracting parties were Thomas
Webb, baker, of this village, and Miss
Laura, second daughter of Alex. Me -
Falls, proprietor of the Central. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. R.
H. Shaw, rector of Holy Trinity, in the
presence of a large number of relatives
and immediate friends of the contract -
ng parties. The bride looked charm•
ing in a dress of rich white lustre, and
carried a boquee of pure white roses,
while the bridesmaid, Miss Clara Me.
Falls, was not less se in a dress of cream
muslin, with pink roses. The groom
was seconded by his cousin, Clarence,
of Toronto. After partaking of dinner
the company wended their way to the
G. T. R. station, where thehappy coup-
le took the train for he East to spend
their honeymoon. They got a hearty
-send-off as -the train drew out from the
,trowd of well-wishers who were there to
.see them off,
Zurich.
Dr. Buchanan bas sold bis 25 acres
ofeand to Mr. Peter Lamont. It will
be a grand piece of land for Lamont to
keep his cattle on, as he is a heavy cat-
tle buyer and shipper.—Adam S. Faust
has bought the ,property of the late Ab.
Wambold, and will take possession in
Noveinber.—During the heavy thun.
der storm Sunday morning. Mr. Jacob
Haberer had four calves killed in tbe
field by lightning. He did hot discover
the dead animals until etening. He
estimates the loss about 05, as they
Were about nine mouths old and good
ones,—Dr. Buchanan has had his house
and office newly painted, which adds
much to their appearance.—The coin
naittee of the Hay branch agricultural
society have secured the Exeter brass
band to play at the fair, which will be
held on the 20rd and 24th of September.
e We understand the band is a first class
one and strong in numbers, and people
will get good srausic. The society ex-
pect a good show, as there is a. larger
membership ,than last year, and tbe
ground is fitted up in elegant style.—
Mr. P. Sipple is this week at Goderich
attending court.—The new woollen
store of T. & M, Johnstone is fast near-
ing completiou and will add. a good
appearance to the town.—Last Tuee-
day the season for rabbit and partridge
shooting opened and a great many of
our sports took in the first day. --While
out burning last Tuesday afternoon
Dr, Steinbach bagged quite a largo fax
—A large number are taking advent
age of the cheap rates to the Wee ere
Fair.
.kniillion (*old 'Dollars
Would not not bring happiness, to the
person suffering with dyspepsia, but
Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured many
thousands of cases of this disease. It
tons the stomach, regulates the bowels
and puts all the machinery of the system
in good working order. It creates a
good appetite and gives health, strength
and happiness.
Hood's Pills act harmoniously with
Hood's Sarsaparilla, Cure all liver ills,
25 cents,
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Ailsa Craig
Rev. D. L. Dewar arrived home on
Friday, looking hale and hearty, after
spending two months in the Lower
Provinces.—Mr. Robert McFalls, for
the past year agent here for the
Massey -Harris Co., has rented the
Central Hotel, Parkhill, from Mr. R.
Simpson, and will take possession on
Tuesday next. We wish 'Bob' every
success in his new venture.—Miss Kate
Nichol, of Dorchester, returned home
on Saturday, accompanied by Miss
Mary McBride alai Mrs. D. Gray—Mrs.
D. Gray and Miss . Mary McBride
are visiting friends at Dorchester
Station and vicinity this week.—Mr.
George Norton shipped one carload of
cattle to Toronto, and B. Coughlin
shipped two carloads to Montreal Mon-
day,
Crediton
Mrs. Snider, of Detroit) was the guest
of Mrs. Sam'l Eilber last week.—Mr,
Kaercher, wife ' and family, of Teed -
stock, were the guests of Chas, Fritz
during the week.—Mr. and Mrs. Tobias
Ginter, were the guests of C. Fahner,
Sunday.—Miss E. Trevethick, who
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. C.
Zwicker. has returned to her home in
Iugersoll.—Rev. Mr. Schmitt is attend-
ing the Sunday School Convention at
North East Hope.—Mrs. Adam Geiser
has left for Detroit on a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Staebler.—Mr, Samuel
Lamport is improving slowly.—Mrs,
Young, who was, visiting Rev. Mr.
Schmitt, haa returned to her home in
Howell, Mich.—Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark
are attending the Western Fair.—The
masons have completed the brickwork
of the church. The carpenters 'are
erecting the wood portion of the tower.
Paulin & Rennie, of Dashwood, are
busy troughing. M. Louis Bertrand
is painting the woodwork, The mem-
bers of the congregation are draining
and digging a cistern,
Greenway.
Rev, H. Wiggle, of Carmon, Man.,
paid his friends a flying visit last week
after an absence of 11 years. He is
looking well and speaks in high praise
of his Prarie home, He came on his
wheel from Goderich where his wife is
visiting her relatives.—Mrs. W. *Wens
returned home from Toronto last Mon-
day.—Mrs..M. J. Woods and Florence
Wilson, of Waitsburg, Washington, are
to sing at the Boston Methodist Church
entertainment Wednesday, Sept. 23rd,
A good program is being arranged.
Several good speakers are expected.—
Several of our citizens are attending
the London Fair this week.—All parties
indebted to W. J. Wilson will confer a
great favor and save much yaluable
time by calling at the post -office store
during this and next week and settle,
as this is the time of the year to buy
in new stock, Goods can be bought
at much closer prices for cash. Mr.
Wilson says he has broken friendship
with Mr. Credit and does not want to
associate with him any longer as he's
an enemy and trouble maker to buyer
and seller. The cash buyer aud cash
seller are always on good terms and
feel more interested in each others wel-
fare.—We are having nice' warm show-
ery weather. The grass is looking
beautiful and greeu; fall wheat is up
and nearly covering the ground —Miss
Mary Shank arrived home from Detroit
this week.—Mr. Thos. Stinson, f Bay-
field, visited friends here last week..,
A Granton Sensation
The town is in a furore of excitement
over the discovery that our watchmak-
er, J. A. Campbell, had left suddenly.
A great many regret his absence from
the fact that he forgot to leave behind
him their watches or other valuables
that were entrusted to him for repairs.
He came hither from Guelph some
months ago and as he proved himself
to be a good workman a great many
entrusted him with their work. It is
believed that he has twelve or fourteen
watches belonging to customers in his
possession. He got a consignment of
silverware from W. J. Reid & Co., of
London, which he sold off last week at
'whatever he could get for it saying, in
explanation, that he could not get the
proper price for it, and that he was or-
dered by the firm to sell it out for what
he could get, and retain ten per cent.
of the proceeds for his trouble. He left
a letter asking people not to believe
him dishonest and that he would return
before long and square everything up;
also a letter written by him to a girl in
Toronto complaining of despondency
and saying that she might not hear
from him again; also a card frora this
same girl to Mm, asking him to wait
for her, and other matters only under-
stood by •themselves. The girl's ad-
dress is 109 Trinity street."
W. J. Reid & Co., were seen as to the
above, and stated that Campbell owed
them a• very slight sum for goods fur-
nished, and that the story that he was
selling , on commission was untrue.
They received word that he had left
the place, but they wore unconcerned,
as the amount involved was not worth
bothering about.
Wingham: Charlie Ross met with a
peinful accident at C.P. R. station on
Vednesday. In running across the
track he tripped and fell across a rail
injuring his side. Fortanately no
bones were broken.
ene.Sateg,
American Finances
By our own Correspondent.
The campaign is now in full blast,
and our schools of education on financ-
es axe open. It is becoming now a
matter of fact that the masses of the
intelligent voters of the United States
are Milting deep and serious thoughts
anent the financial question which is
the present agitation throughout the
land. 16 oz. of silver to 1 of gold is
the topic. Bryan and his anarchist
friend, John Pardon Altgeld, of Illinois,
are trying to instill into the minds of
the American electors that 16 to 1
should be the standard. The present
value of silver is 32 oz. to 1 oz of gold.
Throughout the whole world this is the
genuine standard. The American sil-
ver dollar to -day is worth as bullion 58
cents, but is accepted as 100 cents, be-
cause it is minted by the government
and is redeemed. by the same for that
amoutt, either in treasury notes or
gold, Bryan says, give us unlimited
coinage of silver and we hall have a
prosperous eountry, Let us analize
this sentence. In the first place, all
persons having silver bullion could
send the same to the mints and have it
coined free of charge, less a small frac-
tion for alloy, but the government
would not keep in its treasury gold to
redeem all those ,dollars coined, be-
cause it would be impossible, thus the
dollar coined under the Bryan et al
party would onty be worth 58 cents, or
same as bullion, because it would not
be redeemable by the government, thus
the dollar coined by them would be in
repudiation. Bryan says that foreign
countries would accept those cleilers.
We ask, would they? Mexico is a free
silver nation, To -day a Mexican dol-
lar can be purchased for 50 cents. To
peeve this assertion, Armour & Co, the
Chicago packers, sent $1000 to Mexico
and received from there 2000 Mexican
dollars. They (Armour & Co) will up-
on presentation of the American silver
dollar give you 50 cents worth of meat
and give you a Mexican silver dollar
as change. Mr. Editor, does this not
go to show what fres silver means,
The American silver dollar under Bry-
anisna would receive the same fate.
Bryan and anarchist Altgeld have as-
serted repeatedly that "without the aid
of the money owning class the gold
standard would not stand a day in any
nation under the sun." Then the ene-
mies of the gold standard are those
who do not own any money and have
no desire to earn any, Most prominent
amotas, them are the shiftlessahe drunk-
ards, the incurable lazy, the bankrupts,
and the debtors who would rather re-
pudiate au obligation than work to pay
it. These enemies of the gold standard
whom Bryan Altgeld et al are rallying
under his standard are the enemies al-
so of good government and law and
order. Bryan et al will have their
votes, but their ballots will be few in
number and their influence far less,
when compared with those of "the mon-
ey -owning class
,
" the Popocrat demago-
gue sneers at. For that class does not
consist solely of a few millionaires or a
handful of bankers. "The money -own-
ing class" takes in every one who owns
money, whether he has much or either.
Whoever has only one dollar is a mon-
ey owner, and it is to his or her inter.
est the soundness of the dollar should
be maintained. There are in the
United States $4,875,000 depositions in
saving banks—men, women aud child-
ren. Each of these belongs to "the
money owning • class." They own
among them' nearly two billions of
good money. It was good when they
deposited, and they most certainly wish
it to remain good. They do not want
50 cent dollars wheu they deposited 100
cent dollars. There are three and a
third million business -men and well-to-
do farmers who have deposited in Na-
tional, state and private banks and
loan and trust companies which amount
to more than three billions. The stock
holders of all these institutions fully
number three quarters of a million.
They own, according to latest statistics
a billion and a half paid up stock, All
those people belong to "the money -
owning class." The stockholders in
building and loan associations number
fully 750,000 and their loans amount
to, according to latest reports, more
than 750 millions of dollars. Every
one of those stockholders belong to "the
money -owning class" on whose sup-
port the maintainence of the gold stand-
ard depends. There are three and a
half million people who hays put money
into Insurance companies, mutual ben-
efit, co operative and fraternal associa-
tions, and have thus become members
of "the money -owning class." There
must be over a million men and wo-
men, not included in the aboye, who
have loaned their money on mortgages
on city, or country property to the
amount of several billions of dollars.
Every cent of the, money those "money -
owners" loaned was good money, and
they want it to remain so. They do
not want a 50 cent dollar for their 100
cent dollars. Bryan proposes to cheat,
defraud and steal one half of the mon-
ey of those people, no matter in what
way it is invested., by slumping the
currency, substituting 50 eent silver
dollars for 100.cent (tellers. He has no
compunctions. For nobody has any
favor in his eyes who is not an insolv-
ent or a rogue eager to cheat his cred-
itors. But the vast money owning
classes he is attacking do not mean, we
hope and know, to let themselves be
robbed by the worthless, moneyless rab-
I le that Bryan et a/7, leading. They
•
have the votes with which to main the,
standard, and they mean to use them
to overthrow any and all such sharks
as Bryan, anarchist Altgeld,
Jones, &c, In November, Bryan et al
will be snowed ander so deeply by "the
moueyowning class" that they will
have to go to some sunny land to thaw
out, or to some asylum for the insane,
where, doubtless their reasoning' pow -
ors may return to them. We shall
from time to time give your reach=
information regarding the acrobatic
actions of this "gang of free silverites."
Yours very truly
Witt. 11. SANDERS.
Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 7th, 1896,
Literary Curiosity.
To Trill EDITOR OF TDB ADVOCATE.
DEAR Sm : Just a few words at
present to your Hurondale corres-
pondent, and it is this, to warn him
that if he does not shut right down
that I will make it warm for him;
that he need not think that he can
charge men with forgery and other
false accusations with impurity, for his
statements are composed chiefly of ex.
a.ggerations, falsehoods and contradic-
tions. There is plenty fuel in his
statements to do the roastiug. I have
his three letters in the Anvo0ATE
and will hold them fast for future evi-
dence. He had better keep quiet or he
may be the next man to make apology.
It is very fine logic to say, we accused
no one of forgery as some ignorant
people declare, for we made due pro.
visio which fully covered the acts of
the secretary. Talk about covering
the acts of the Secretary, the Seuretary
was not guilty and. did not need cover-
ing but his proviso is like himself, a
complete humbung, and it does not clear
his guilt. Thanking you Mr. Editor
for this space.
Close Season for Game in. Ontario.
The close season for Deer, Elk, Moose,
Reindeer and Caribou is from 15th
Nov. to lst Noy. of the following year,
but no Moose, Elk, Reindeer or Caribou
must be hunted or killed before 25th
October, 1900. No dogs must be al-
lowed to run Doer in the close season.
No person must kill more than two
Deer in the season, Hunting or killing
Deer by what is known as "crusting"
or while they are "yarding"is forbidden.
No common carrier or other person
shall transport or have in possession
for that purpose, any De,er, or raw skin
thereof, save only from lst Noe to 22nd
Nov. in &oh year, unless accompanied
by an affidavit that same was taken
during the hunting season, The close
season for Grouse, Pheasants, Prarie
Fowl, Partridge, Woodcock, Snipe,
Rail, Plover or any other water -fowl or
game bird or animal, including black
or grey Squirrels and Hares,
is from
15th Des. to 15th Sept. in thefollowing
year. For Quail or wild Turkeys from
15th Dec. to 15th Oct. of the following
year, For Quail or wild Turkeys from
15th Dec, to 15th Oct. of the following
year, but no wild Turkeys must be
killed before 15th Oct., 1897, and no
prarie fowl or English or Mongolian
pheasants before 13th Sept. 1897. The
close season for Swans and Geese's from
lst May to 15th Sept., and for Ducks of
all kinds from 15th Dec. to 1st Sept.
following. No person shall kill more
than 400 Ducks during the season. No.
wild fowl must be killed or shot at
between half an hour after sunset and
half an hour before sunrise, nor on the
Lord's Day. No Snipe, Woodcock or
Patridge shall be sold or purchased
before 15th Oct.'1897. No Beaver or
Otter shall be hunted, taken, killed,
or had in possession between 1st April
and 1st Nov., nor trap set for them
during that period, and no muskrat
between 1st May and lst Jan. But no
Beaver or Otter shall be hunt,ed, taken
or killed before lst Nov 1897. No
person except residents of Ontario and
Quebec shall be entitled to hunt with-
out first procuring a license from
the Provincial Secretary, the cost
of which is $25. The Game Laws do
not apply to Indians or to settlers in
unorganized township or territory not
divided into townships, who kill game
for food.
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Wingham: On Friday while joint
ing staves at the cooper shop of McLean
& Son, Mn. George Cartwright got the
points of two of his fingers taken off.
Clinton: Mn. Plumsteel has rented
the 100 acre farm, on the 3rd con. of
Tuckersmith, for a term of years, to
Mr. Frank O'Brien, of Hay, for the sam
of $275 yearly.
Wingham : While exercising one of
his Damo colts on Wednesday evening,
Mr, James Angus received a severe
kick on the side which will lay him off
work for some time.
St. Marys: Mr. Jas, Beattie had the
misfortune to lose a pony last week.
While running in the pasture she
caught her foot in a hole and broke the
right front leg at the knee. She had
to be shot.
Mitchell:. About 9 o'clock Saturday
evening a large fire was noticed just
outside of the town on the south side.
It was soon discovered that the barn on
the farm of Mr. Ed, Vosper'Mitehell
road, was in flames, and in alittle time
it was levelled to the ground. It con-
tained the season's crop, and every-
thing was destroyed, Insured in the
Hilbert and Tjsborne for $1,150. Origin
of fire unknown.
Clinton: Mr, S. Copp has sold his
property on King St., to R. McLeod, of
13rucefield, for the sum of $700. Mr.
McLeod has secured a bargain and
takes possession in about a week. Mr.
Copp proposes moving to St. Thomas;
Dak., where other meralaers of the fam-
ily reside,
Hullett: Mr, John Murdock has dies
posed of his farm* on the 14th con, to
William Scott, of West Wawanosh, for
the sum of $4,500; part of the stock and
hay are included in the purchase. Mr.
Scott gets possession this fall. Mr, Mur-
dock intends removing to Dakota.
Seaforth: Mr. Robert Habkirk, has
purchased the Johnston farm on the
4th concession of McKillop, paying for
it $4000, This is the old homestead
farm which his father took up and
cleared and and, we hope he will be as
prosperous on it as his progenitor was.
Clinton: Andrew Gian did not intend
to commit suicide, but a Jury might
have returned such a verdict if he had
not procured medical assistance to
stop the flow of blood from his hand.
A hatchet in the hand of a fellow -
workman accidently severed an art-
ery and his life was saved in the niche
of time.
Wingham: While running a Gor-
den press in the Times office on Tues-
day morning, S. G. Brown, the editor,
had the misfortune to get his hand
caught in the press, with the result of
breaking. two and bruising two Singers
of his right hand. The wounded band.
was soon dressed and we hope to soon
see him around again,
Brucefield: On Wednesday, the 9th
inst., at the home of one of the oldest
residents of the village, one of those
happy events took place which requir-
ed the services of Rey. W. Muir to pro-
nounce by marriage Jessie, the young
est daughter of Duncan McDonald, to
be the wife of Andrew J. Scott, son of
Mr. W. Scott, merchant.
Stephen Tp: Mr. Bartholomew, Car-
roll, one of the oldest residents, of this
township, died on Saturday last at the
advanced age of 73 years. The funer-
al took place to Mt, Carmel cemetery
on Monday and was attended by a
large number of friends and acquaint-
ances who testify to the respect in
which the deceased was held by all who
knew him.
Biddulph: On Monday morning the
barn belonging to Jas. Stevenson, of
the lst con,, was burned. Mr. Steven-
son had gone out early to do some
work carrying a lantern, which was
probably defective, and in seme way ,it
set fire to some straw with the result
that the building was burned. The
barn and contents were insured in the
London Mutual,
Clinton: While working in the fax
mill last Saturday, jno Henry stumbl-
ed over some towe. In order to save
himself he threw his left hand out and
that member was eau- at in the rollers
of the threshing mache. The third
finger was so badly crushed that it
had to be taken off at the first joint
and two others were severely cut, He
got off safe under the circumstances.
Hibbert: On Thursday last while Mr.
and Mrs. John McConnell were driving
into Dublin their horse became fright-
ened at a horse grazing on tho road-
side, and threw Mrs. McConnell out,
while Mr. McConnell had all he could
do to manage the horse. Mrs. McCon-
nell, though not injured in any way,
was badly frightened and left in a
weak condition. We hope she will be
none the worse of the catastrophe.
Clinton: On Thursday last three
tramps were arrested by Constable
Wheatley, for breaking open G. T. R.
cars, and were placed in the lock-up,
two in one cell, and one in the other.
The latter could not bo securely locked
and after the inmate had liberated him-
self, he liberated the others also. After
an exciting chase one was recaptured,
but he was the most innocent of the
trio, and was subsequently released.
Goderieh Tp: Mr. James Whitley
has leased his farm, being the north-
west half of lot 99, Huron Road, to Mr,
David Prouse for a term of eight years
Mr. Prouse has already started his fall
plowing, and will soon remove his fam-
ily to his new farm. He has of late
been farming on the lst con., and Mr.
Whitely has no doubt secured a good
tenant to manage his farm. Mr. W.
Hicks, the late tenant, is undecided
what he will do.
MUMS
YOUNG.—In Lucan, on Tuesday Sept.
8th, the wife of Wm. Young, of the
G. T. R, of a son.
PADDEN.—In on the 7th inst
the wife of Mr. George Padden, of
twins—boy and girl.
BIA.H.BICA.GrES.
SCOTT—MeDoenven—At the residence
of the bride's father, Brucefield, on.
Sept 9th, by Rev. W. Muir, Mr. An-
drew J. Scott to Jessie, youngest
daughter of Mr. D. McDonald.
FLOODY—CROCKER—At the residence
of the brid.e's parents, Exeter, Ont.,
on Wednesday, September 1.6th, by
the Rev. Dr. 'Willoughby, Mr. Mat-
thew. Floocly, of Blyth, to Miss Alice
Louise, eldest daughter of Mr. Rich-
ard Crocker.
HAENDSS.—LAIIPORT.---In London on
the 16th inst., Curtice Harness, of
Exeter, to Miss Cinderella, daughter
of Mn. Henry Lamport Of Crediton.
' etiesee.