The Exeter Advocate, 1897-2-18, Page 4• THE
OBSeter Atlivocate)
Chas. 11, Satad,ers, Editor and Prop
THURSDAY, _February 18th '97
GOLD MINING.
Abundant evidence exiets to prove
that ie Caeada we have vast deposits
of gold ore. In Northern Ontario, also in
Itat Portage ad Raiey,River districts
and in British Columbia., iutense
activity in g'old speculation is going on
at present No doubt gold exists and
that is suffietent eiaough to give most
zeople gold fever, Whenever the pub-
liarpley
The recent sheerer of snow has great-
ly iinproved tbe sleighing which was
getting thin, especially on the road
leadiog to Grand Bend.—Mr. John
Sanas and wife, of East Williams,
has been up visitine, friends for the
past while th the vicinity of Brewster.
—Mr, John Sberrite accompanied by
Rev. Mr, Thompson, of Corbett, has
been soliciting subscriptions for the
erection of a uew church at Greenway,
and succeeded so far that the former
weat out to purchase the brick at Cred-
iton on Saturday lase.—Large quanti-
ties of elm logs are passing daily to
Mr. Hamilton's at, Grand Bend, who is
buying for some firm in the States.—
Mr, George Cowie and his mother, of
Springbank are spendieg a few days
with Mrs. E. Turnbull, who has been
confined to her bed, for some time past
lie mind is excited by legitimate specu- with some disease of the brain.—Mr.
laden, sharks in human form also exist James Pollock, of Indian Head, who
to take advantage of the excetement to
draw cash from the pockets of the
public and place it in their own. All
the advertisements and excitemeuts •of
B. C. mines, are not falfirisms, but soine
of them are. It behooves people there-
fore to be cautious before investing in
any of those euterprises. Some reliable
information, out side the glaring " ads "
should be secured before investments
are made. There are enough people
in Roseland and vicinity to draw all
-the required capital for legitimate Mr. Thomas Ballantyne last week, for
mines and development work, in all whieh they received a good price.—
the mines that give any prospect of Quite a number are laid up with la
paying. Tlaerefore while we haye un grippe.—Mr John Eawkilis gaYe a
limited faith in the presence of gold in graud party Friday night last. About
has spent the winter so far in this set -
dement, returned to his home tau Sat-
urday of last, weele—Miss Mary and
A.nua Levet, spent Saturday at the
Manse. —AliseMay Hoagies, who is at-
tending the Parkhill High school, spent
Saturday and Suuday under the parent-
al roof .
Rodgervilie.
Mr. John Patterson, who has been
very sick does not se,etn to improve
much—eleesrs. George and John Case
each sold a large number of 'cattle to
Nege quantities and do not depreciate
reasonable or legitimate speculation,
we raise a warning voice against in-
discrimate investments and advise
caution and leformation before risking
good money,
...1.0•41ornomfrevounmesirniaft
The visit to Washington.of the Fed-
eral Ministers, the object of which is,
to try and get closer trade relations
with the States, apparently, will not
bear much fruit. Instead of listening
to our ambassadors the committee of
ways and means go ou putting on a
still higher duty on the very things
we want lowered, viz:—barley, iive
steck, etc. In this trade question, there
are two parties, If the States do not•
want freer trade, Canada can only fol-
low her own course and cannot compel
better trade relations. Sir R. Cart-
wright, Patterson, Charlton, and
Davies have been told NS many times
'but a:pparently never believed it. Per-
t:laps now that they have practical
experience they will come to recog-
mize the all important fact.
1.../04eameepallsommitemicsasesuezmi
may Neagh:bee Told lite
About Hood's Sarsaparilla and advised
zee to try it—This is the kind of adver
tisings, which gives Hood's Sarsaparilla
the largest sales in the world. Friend
tells friend that Hood's Sarsaparilla
tures; that it gives strength, health,
vitality and vigor, eel], whole neighbor-
hoods use it as a family medicine.
Hood's Pills aet easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
Orediton
Tan OPENING OP ZioN'S Outman.—
The long looked for event of the open-
ing of this magnificient church is now
a thing of the past. According to
announcement the dedication services
were couducted on Sunday last. A
large number of people from- surround-
ing towns were present to witness and
take part in the interesting event. The
morning was a perfect winter one and
the good sleighing afforded ample
means of getting to the scene of at.
traction. The beautiful structure
stood clear and distinct in all its splen
dor while from tbe lower the bell
pealed out in welcoming tones, and long
before the time of opening; the service
the large edifice was packed to the
of developemeut, which was called
doors. The dedication • sermon was
Rodgeryille after his own name. He
preached in German by Bishop, S. C.
eighty guests were present and all en.
gaged in the mazy whirl and other
hannlese pastimes -until a late hour
Tee rou$DER oe RoDGeRVILLE
DEAD.—One after another the pioneer
settlers are passing to their reward,
leaving only their uatnes and the ex
ample of their publio and private liyes
for the guidance and consideration of
the younger generation. This week
we are called upon to record the death
of a well known resident of this place,
it . the person of Mr, Matthew Rogers,
the founder of Rodgerville, who died on
Saturday last. The deceased had for
some time been suffering from the in-
firmities of old age, but his condition
was not looked epee as being serious
until about three days before death,
when he was suddenly attacked with
paralysis in the throat, rendering him
apeechless and unable to take nourish -
Ment. The late Matthew Rogers was
born in September, 1807, and was there-
fore iu his 90th year. He was a son of
the late 'Matthew Rogers, of Kirkoswald,
Ayershire, Scotland, His early years
was spent in his native place; but on
March lst, 1893, he was married to Miss
Martha McMahon and . emigrated to
Canada in the spring of 1834, settling
in London township and there residing
for two years. He then moved to the
township of Usborne and with the early
settlers shared in the hardships inci-
dent to the clearing up of a new conn -
try and under these effluences devel-
oped a force of character which mark-
ed him out among men in his after life,
He next moved to the city of London
and embarked in the hotel business-,
occupsing the premises known as Pat
Smith's Hotel but more :recently as the
Western House. Not being ratisfied
with his choice, in 1.847 he returned to
Usborne and shortly after commenced
the manufaeture of brute in the adja-
cent towuship of Hay, across the road
from his late residence, his purpose be
ing to erect some business houses le
the immediate viciuity. In 1849 he
carried his purpose into effect and built
a large structure in which he conduct-
ed a general store and an hotel, known
as the Great Western Hotel and Stage
House, and which was one of the great-
est places of accommodation west of
Toronto in those days. In connection
with the above he kept four teams con-
tinually hauling stuff to and from Lon
don, Everything flourished and an irn
moose business was the result of bis
energy and tact and a short time later
he erected the hotel, (known as the
Queens) and a store in Francistown and
here too fortune followed Ea his wake.
His next move was to lay out the foun
dation of a village, consequently lots
were surveyed and a village in its
most ample sense was soon in the way
11.1LISTIlt4
Usborne, on the 11th inst.,
the wife of John Smith, of a son.
MAWSON —In McGillivray, on the 12th
inst., the wife of Geo, Mawson, of a
daughter.
R1SDON—LANGPORD --On Feb. 10th,
Mr. John Risdon of Nissouri to Miss
Mary, daughter, of Mr, Ephraim
Langford, of Biddulph.
O'Lniaty—DOYLE.—At Mt. Cannel, on
Feb 9th, by the Rev. Father Traher,
Mr. O'Leary, of Exeter, to Miss Kate,
daughter of Me Miehael Doyle, of
McGillivray.
BALLANTVNE—TnOMPSON—At the resi-
dence of the ende's parents, on Feb
10th, by the Rev A. Grant, Mr, John
Hallantyee, of Atwood, to Miss Mabel,
daughter of Mr. Hugh Thompson,
Se Marys.
THoiesole—GIMIST—At the residence
of the bride's parents, on Feb. 8th, by
the Revs P. H. Anderson, Mr. Stuart
Thomson, of Moosomin, Man.. to Lena,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robe Guest
of Si. Marys.
Drox—Cneemex—In Hensall, on the
10th lest, by Rev. W. E Kerr, Mr.
John D. Dick, of Clarksburg, former-
ly of Hay, to Miss Carrie, daughter
of Wm. Chapman, of Hay.
SeoexameN—Wiereaeis.—On Feb. Ilth,
in the Methodist church, Listowel by
Rev, Win. Williams. D. D assisted by
Rev. T. Albert Moore, of Palmerston,
and Rev. W. Cooper, of Listowel, John
G. Stouenaan, merchant, Kirkton, to
Mary Evelyn, only daughter of Rev.
Dr. Williams, of Listowel Ont.
CAMPBELT..—TAYLOR.—At the resi-
dence of the bride's parents, Exeter,
ou Wednesday Feb 17th, by the Rev,
W. M. Martin, Mr. Wesley Campbell,
of Farquhar, to Miss Louisa, youngest
daughter of Mr. Donald Taylor
Breyfogel, of Reading. Penn. The ser-
vice at 2 p. m. was well attended, every
)3eat in the church being occupied and
standing room was at a premium
The service was conducted by the Bishop
in English who delivered an earnest
and f coeible sermon, from the 2nd verse
af the 49th Psalm aintaining his repu
tation as one of the finest preachers on
the continent. At the conclusion of
hia discourse he stated that the church
had cost about $11,000 in cash, count-
ing all the free work that was done
the property was worth $15,000 and to
cheer up the large audience he was
happy to say that debt was all provieed
for, except $1e00 and he wanted that
provided for so that the glad news
ernuld go out to other congregations
Ontarioehat the people of Crediton
had hotored God by building a, fifteen
thousand dollar church and dedicated
it free of debt He asked. for a yolun-
levy subscription and in a short time
the last thousand dol:ars was nearly all
provided for. The Bishop showed be
bad great faith in tbe promise, "ask
aed ye shall receive." • This is ,one of
the most vigorous and prosperous -Ger-
man congregations of Western Ontario
and the beautiful new church will be a
standing' monument for ages to come,
showing their liberality and devotion
-to the caese of Christ. The night
service was also conducted by the
Bishop and was largely attended. The
elitist debt was wiped out, showing a
clear balance sheet with several hued -
x:0 dollars to the good.
EVENTS IN HAMILTON,
Trouble Oyer the Appointment of -As-
sessors,
Hamilton, Feb. 15.—The City Council
has not yet decided upon the assessors to
be appointed. It will be somewhat handi-
capped by the fact that a majority of
members of the Finance Committee are
not in sympathy with the proposed re-
forms, and any changes will have to be
made in the Council. It is reported that
Assessors Elliott, Hills, Smith„ Allen,
and Nelligen will be reappointed, al-
though some'people think John Addison
will bo appointed an assessor, and then
selected as chief of the department.
Mrs. jacikson, who lives at Hall's
Corners, told a story of °malty at tee
Police Court this morning when she
prosecuted her husband, Arthur, on a
charge of assault. Jaokson and his wife
have had trouble before, and separated
several months ago. In her evidence,
WS. Jaekson says that on Friday night
her husband came to her house and asked
for the key of the house, which she re-
fused to give, the result being that Jack-
son dragged her out of bed and, struck
her several times. The Magistrate fined
Jackson $5 and costs, and bound, him
over to keep the peace.. Re has no money,
and will go to gaol for foueteen days.
There promises to be as much litiga-
tioe over the crossing of the Desjardins
canal by the T., IL & B. as there was
when the canal was originally opened.
This morning another writ was added to
the many already on file, the Hamilton
& Milton Road Company having brought
suit against the T, H. & B, to prevent
it from building the high level bridge.
The Road Company elaims that the high
level road was closed by Ontario statutes
87 Vie., Cap. '78. It is said that a test
will be made of the order issued by the
Hallway Committee.
ancta_TIIIS
MCDONALD—In Clinton on Feb. 10th,
Hugh McDonald, aged 87 years.
RonGsus—In Rodgeryille,on Feb, 18th
'Matthew Rodgers, aged 90 years.
TWITCRELL—In Clinton, on Feb. llth,
Edward Twitchell, aged 92 years, 3
months.
MoLeoe.—In Seaforth, on Feb. 7th,
Roderick McLeod, aged 29 years, 4
months. '
Hoeetes.—In Clinton, on Feb. lltb,
Lily, oldest daughter of Mr. W J.
Holmes, aged 20 years.
Ducey --Io Seaforth, on Feb. 6th,elary
Hawthorne, relict of tbe late David
Duncan, of Egmondville, aged 87
years.
ISAAC—In Exeter, on the 13tb inst.,
Samuel Isaac, aged 74 years, 5
months and 20 days.
SOUTECoTT•—Ii1 Toronto, on the 14th
inst., Lousia, daughter of Mr. Chas.
Southcott, formerly of Exeter.
FRAYNE.—In Exeter, on the 17th inst.,
Percy Edwin, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Frayne aged 8 years, 2 months
and 6 days. Funeral on Friday.
PASSMORE.,—In Exeter, on Feb..16th,
William Passmore, aged 84 years, 7
months, Fuueral to -day (Thursday)
at 2 p. m.
continued in business until the year
1866, when he retired and moved on a
small farm where he resided up to the
time of his death. He was a man of
more than average intelligence and his
advice was sought on many occaatons.
In politics he was a staunch Reformer
but took no active part in matters polit-
ically, He was a believer in the Pres-
byterian faith and was a consistent
member of the church until death, fie
leaves to survive Mm an aged_ widow
Deceased had no family but during his
life adopted five children, Mrs James
McDonell, Stratford; Mrs. C Johnston,
London; Jas. Lamet, Mr. Whiting and
eliss Martha Muir. The funeral took
place to the Rodgerville cemetery on
Tuesday and was one of the largest
ever seen in this section. Thus an
eventful life has been brought to a
close.
Clinton: Mr Edward Twitchell pass-
ed away on Thursday Feb. lIth, at the
residence of his son James, aged 92
years and 3 months. No more un-
ostentatious citizen resided in the town,
and to say he enjoyed the respect aud
esteem of everylaady is superflous. He
has been a widower for 15 ,years, and
leaves the one tie tighter and six sons,
two of them James and Arthur being:
highly respected residents of town. He
belonged to the Brethreu, his life and
character exeroplifyiog, uubounded
confidence in the world's Redeemer,
and perfect obedience to his require-
ments.
Tragedy at Brantford.
Brantford, One, Feb. 13.—A. shock-
ing fatality occurred at the Grand
Trunk Railway station at noon to -day.
Mrs. Fred Barche, a lady 54 years of
age, residing on the north side of the
track, right opposite the passenger
station, started to come across the
tracks toward the platform. A freight
train was backing down into the sta-
tion, and Mrs. Hardie started in front
of it, when she fell on the rails. Ove
of the moving ears passed over her,
killing her instantly. The remains
were removed to her husband's home
on the north side of the railway.
ST. CATHARINES NEWS.
reuit Growers Talclug Steps to Protect
Themselves Against the San Jose Scaly,
A Baby Smothered to Death.
St. Catharines, Ont., Feb. 1.5.—A meet-
ing of thee fruit -growers of this district
will be held on Saturday next to discuss
the best means of protecting themselves
from the San Jose scale, a species of bark
louse which is said to be spreading
throughout the nurseries and orchards of
New York and Ohio, and developing to
an alarming extent. It attracts forests,
orohards, and shrubs without discrimina-
tion, and, multiplying in countless mil-
lions sucks the life ant of the bark, and
consequently kills the tree and shrub. It
is proposed. to secure the absolute probi-
laition of the importation of Yankee nurs-
ery stock until §oine means are deivsed
for stamping oat the pest. The insect is
a hard one to get at, being covered with
a "scale" or protecting covering, from
Which it gets its name, The matter is a
serious one, and should airest the imme-
diate attention of all interested.
On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Over-
holt, of Jordan Station, left home to
drive to the city, bringing with them
their infant son, aged about four months.
Before leaving home the baby was care-
fully wrapped up to protect it front the
cold. On arriving in the °IV the child
was foiled to be dead, having evidently
been wrapped up too closely and smoth-
ered to death.
A Consumate Scoundrel.
The man earned Farewell, who at
one time resided in St. Marys, and more
recently in Kirleton, where he engaged
in all kinds of dishonest practices, even
to passing raised money, and when
arrested escaped from a constable, while
being taken to Goderich goal, has turn
ed up in a new role. He bas been riper.
ating at Nicholston, a .small village in
the vicinity of Alliston, near Barrie.
He visited the people and conversed
freely on religious subjects until his
hearers had be'come fully persuaded,
that he was a man in whom they
would be safe in placing the fullest
confidence. He told them be was beg
ging provisions for a poor family liv-
ing in Alliston. He collected a large
amount of butter, eggs, flour, etc.,
worth considerable money. He took
some of the supplies to his own family
at Nicholston and the rest he sold for
cash, putting the Money in his pocket
Tbe police went out to catch the man,
but arriving there the bird was flown."
Nairn: Mr. John McFarlane met
with a painful accident while feeding
his cutting box, which had DO guards
over the knives Mr. McFarlane reach-
ed over to turn bask the top of an oat
sheaf, when he shoved his hand into
the knives which were run by ,an en-
gine, He escaped with three split fin-
gers, which though not dangerous were
painful.
Mount Carmel: On Tuesday a pretty
wedding took place at the Mt. Cannel
church, when Mr. George O'Leary was
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
to Miss Catherine Doyle, of the 12th
con., MeGillivr'ay.. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Father Traher
in the presence of a large nurnbe,r of
friends and acqaintanees, Their many
frionds wish them many years of wed-
dcd bliss,
ARBITRATION TREATY.
Constipation•
Causes fully half the sicknese in the 'world. 11
retains the digested food too long in tile bowels
and produces billousneas, torpid liver,
gestion, bad taste, coated a g le
tongue, sick headache, ta-
w:Annie, ete. Hood's Pills I I I S
cure constipation and all its
results, easily and thoroughly. 25c. All druggist%
l'repared by C. L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The only Pills to take with Piood's Sarsaparilla.
.The Latest News in Brief.
Mrs. Western of Hamiltou has in-
vented and patented a bycicle tyre
that will not slip.
A fire in the Parliament buildings at
Ottawa Thursday, burned the roof off
the weat block, causing a loss of $100,
000.
Barrington es Sons, trunk and belo
lows manufacturers, of Montreal, have
a -signed. . The liabilities are about
$75,000.
The national India famine fend now
amounts to over $40,000, and a draft
for 100,000 rupees has been forwarded
to India.
The swine plague has broken out in
Southwold township, and the Minister
of Agriculture bas ordered a striae
quarantine,
Samuel Huntley, a laborer employed
at the McDonuell Rolling Mills at Sun-
nyside, was accidentally killed at the
works Friday.
Experience proves the merit of Hood's
Sarsaparilla. It cures, all forms of
blood diseases, tones the stomach, builds
up tho nerves.
The fire in the west of the Par-
liament buildings, Ottawa, broke out
again Friday, and the Marine and
Fishery offices were wrecked.
It is officially stated that 2,750,000
persons are now employed on the fam-
ine relief works in the different districts
of India where the scarcity prevails.
Convict Troy, who is serving a term
in Kingston Penitentiary for the shoot
ing• of a railway conductor near Si.
Catherines, has confessed the murder
of Angus McLeod at Napanee in 1893
The hearing of evidence in the Lon-
don election triel closed Wednesday.
The court will meet at Ostrocde Hall on
March 6 to hear argument and give
judgment in the reserved cases.
'0'111 be Defeated if Prested to Votc--Not
Pressed in Executive session Testerday.
New York, ' Feb. 15.—The Herald,s
Washington special says the general arbi-
tration treaty will be rejeated if pressed
to a vote during the present session.
There are not more than fifty Senators
who will vote for the treaty in its pres-
ent form, ten less than the two-thirds
necessary ror ratification.
Washington, D.C., Feb. 15.—The arbi-
tration treaty was not pressed in Execn-
tive session to day, and it may not be
called up again until Thursday. Senator
Shernaan said to the .A.ssoelated Press
reporter to -day that he wonld press the
treaty -against all other legislation bills.
Mr. Sherman will not Make it naotion
postpone the treaty, but it is understood
that such a motion eaill be made. It is
believed by many Senators that thJ
motion will prevail. No one now bellevi,-;
that there is any hope of a direct vote cm
the treaty at this session. The early part
of the Executive session to -day was oc-
cupied by Senator Morgan, who talked
in support of his- resolution to abolish
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
Pitted Shooting -Accident.
Powassan, Ont., Feb. 15.—A fatal
shooting accident occurred at the Hardy
Lumber Company's camp, west of here,
on the lath inst., by which William
Smith, of Restoule, will lose his life.
Smith and Miles Bradley were teaming
potatoes to camp, and bad a loaded rifle
on the sleigh. On getting off the load
Bradley caught the rifle by the muzzle
and pulled it towards him. The hammer
caught in a bough, and discharged it.
Smith was standing beside Bradley, and
the ball struck him in the left breast,
near the collar -bone, passed through one
lung, and lodged in the Tr116 shoulder.
Has Heirs 51 la.
The Molsons Bank.
(Chartered by Parliament, 1855.)
Paid up Capital. $2,000,000
Rest Fund..., 1,400,000
llsad °Aloe Montreal,
P. WCILFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq.,
GrEINERA.1, MANAGER
Money advanced to ood. Farmer' a on their
own notes wit), one or more endorsers at 7
per cent per annum.
Exeter 13ranch.
Open everi lawful day from IO a. m.to p
&general banking business transacted
CUBEENT KATES allowedfor mon-
ey en Deposit leeeekets, Savings Bank at
Per cont.
B. R. Peddie's store at Windsor is
e,losed. A despatch from Toronto says
that Mr. Peddle has been there consult-
ing his creditors with a view to a set-
tlement. The liabilities are said to be
$12,000.
The Stratford Board of Eclueation
has ordered that the Bible be read
through in the schools once a year,
without comment or explanation and
that the Ten Commandments and suit-
able selections from the Gospel be me-
morialised.
A farmer named Washburn, while
chopping wood on his farm near
Stran gfield, was accidently struck full
in the eye by a piece of wood, and
rendered totally blind, the blow seem-
ing to effect both eyes simultaneously
Burglars who robbed Disber Bros
store at Rigeway were captured at
Fort Erie just as they were crossiug to
Buffalo. They pleaded guilty, and Jas.
Reece was sent to Kiegston Peniten-
tiary for four years and Robert D111lCaD
for three years.
Batavia, N.Y. Feb. 15.—Wm. Lamp -
son, the Leroy banker, who died yester-
day, left an estate of about V50,000. He
was unmarried, and his nearest relatives
are a cousin in Canada andsecond. cousin
in England. He willed all but a few
thousand dollars of his property to Yale
College, from which he graduated. in
1665.
aturdays 10 a, m. to I, a). ra
'N. D. HURDON
Exeter, Dec. 27, '95. Manager
Wanted. spirit), of undoubted charae-
or aTdaelroVvse (11Talhiy'notlunnIgeinis
- ter, good talkers, ambitions
and industrious, ean find employment in a
good cause,with $60 per mouth and upwards,
according te Itcv.1.7.1s). Litiseott,
Toronto, Ont,
TUE EQUITABLE SONGS LOAN
WO BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
ENJSTIaR LOCAX 111011,r41).
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
J. &Rollins, M Ib. Pres.; Frank Knight,
ist Vice Pres.; N. D. Harden, end Vice -Pres.
Chas. Snell, Tr„ T. W. klawkshaw, Sno. r.
Knight, Ohas. al. Sanders, Calvin Lute.; Goo.
Ktaup, See.-Treas.; John Farm° ,r Valuator;
LaWIS R. Dickson, Solkeitor, For further
partieularsapplyte GEo, KEMP, Exeter, Ont.
WOMEN DOUBT
siiOuLD TAKE
;ittililit .4 k PENNYROYAL WAFERS t
. I, To correct irregularity and wealmees.
lt"el) the o mans] a bealtju, condition. Tao
warm s MN "U53Nasors"to yo usg sleeks.
aid gra eerul (levelopMen.', provklo pain-
less, 1 egular perinda. Ask. for TlioDetrna
brawl, All antguleta clot Weak at el per
bor., ziobotterrolecoyforwomen Rama.
• Peter Carpenter, a young man em-
ployed at the Guelph Norway Iron and
steel Company works, met with a seri-
ous accident Tuesday morning. He
was placing the gigantic hammer,
which strikes a, blow of 2,500 pounds
weight. He gave the signal too soon,
and the hammer fell crushing his right
hand in a frightful manner. The
little finger was crushed clean off, 'and
the
asohtehder three fingers were badly
sra
Malcolm McDonald, a married man,
aged 76, living with his wife at Wood-
stock, was, on Wednesday, committed
for tnal, charged with offenses under
the Charlton Act. The hearing of the
case revealed an awful story or deprav-
ity between the prisoner and four little
girls, the youngest of whom is 11 'and
the eldest 13. All the girls attend the
Central School. The prisot er, when
asked to plead, said he knew nothing
at all about it,
A serioua and painful accident hap- .
pened to Tessie Garlick, the 11 -year-
old (laughter of David Garlie Inger-
soll the ether day, as is the result of
the risky habit of children catching
to "bobs. " The little girl was on r
way to school and seeing a chance for
a ride climbed op the sleigh. The
horses became frightened at a dog and. .
gave a start, and the Sleigh 'veered
round, striking a block of ice lying on
the side of the road, the child fell in
between, with the result that one of
her lags were boken and the flesh torn.
George 3. Orr, who lives with his
.brothers in Kinloss township, fell down
the stairway leading from Dr. Lowle,r's
riffle° in Wingbam Wednesday. His
head struck against the door eosins:
with such force as to cause coneussion
of the brain. He has sufficiently re-
covered as to enable bim to return to
his home in Laugside.
About 11 o'clock Tuesday, Peter
Mitchell, while driving a team of
horses with a wagon load. of lumber
actress the M. C. R. track, just west of
Rodney, was struck by No, 23. His
right arm was fractured, and there
were other injuries from the effect of
the shock. The wagon was complete-
ly wrecked, but neither of the horses
were injured, Mitchell ma.y recover.
Mr. Wm. Steele, V. S., of Stratford,
was called out into Downie, on Friday
to the farm of Mr. Alex. Strathdee to
attend some cattle there. He found the
steelt suffering from acute indigestion,
caused by eating sealed ensilage.
Titres of the animals died during the'
day, and a number of others are in a
serious condition. Mr. Strathclee had
the misfortuue to lose four horses last
year from the same cause,
Serious Accident.
Simooe, Feb. 15.—Sectionman Gilbert
was found beside the water tank at the
Air Line station on Sunday, nnconscious,
and with a gash across his head. Re has
not recovered sufficiently to tell bow the
accident happened, but it is supposed
that he fell from a freight train. His in -
fury is dangerous.
A el Winkle Couplers tor the G. T. IL
Buffalo, Feb. 15.—The Gould coupler
works has received orders to equip the
Grand Trunk passenger, coaches with
automatic couplers,after vvhich the Grand
Trunk freight oars will be sinailarly
equipped. The order is a heavy ohe, and
will keep the Gould coupler works at
Depew busy for some time.
Died in a Neighbor's House.
Goodwood, Ont., Feb. 15.—Mrs. B. S.
Davidson, an old anct highly respected
resident, was having a ehort ;walk. in
cerapany with her daughter. Feeliag
weak, she went into a neighbor's holUse
to rest, and died in twenty minutes.
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Seaforib: While skating at the rink
one evening last week Master Percy
Colbert, sou of Mr. H. Colbert, fell and
sustained a severe fracture of the arm.
Parkhill: Last Satnrday while ono
of Mr. J. H. Laughton's boys was on
the roof of Dr. Caw's block, Main St.,
North, in some unaccountable way be
fell to the ground, a distance of about
25 feet, alighting en his back and was
seriously injured. The young lad ia
at present rapidly recovering.
Clinton: The death of Hugh Mc-
Donald, occurred on Tuesday evening,
at the age of 87 years. Deceased has
been in failing health for some time,
and his death was nee uelooked for.
Born in Inverness, Scotland, he came to
this country when quite a young man,
living for some time 'at Rtchntiond, in
Quebec preview. By occupation a
railroad builder, he did considerable
work of this nature, until the year 1856,
when he bought a farm on the 21;d con.
of Tuckersmitb.. Here he lived until a
few years ago, when he bought a pro'
perty in town, aud has sinee resided
here with his wife, who, with a fa tely
are left to mourn his demise. t •,
Sea forth: We have also te ri ord
the death of Mn, Roderick McLeod, a
native of this town. He pasted away
on Sunday evening last. He was a
victim of that terribly fatal disease,
cousumption, and has been in delicate
health for several years. About a
year ago be went ,o Colorado, with the
hope thalthe chat,e of climate would
be advaetageous to him, but the disease
had too firm a hold of his constitation
for any change to be of service, For
several weeks he has been a severe
sufferer and the change was indeed a
welcome one to him.. He was a steady
industrious ,young man, and was very
popular with those tvho knevir MM.
Before his illness he was a member,
of the Seaforth band and the members
of that organization showed their re-
pect for the memory of their deceased
comrade by attending tl3e funeral iti it
body. He made his home with his sis-
ter, Mrs. Kerr, and in bis -last illness be
received the most teeder nursing and
loving care from her and other relatives
and friends He was 29 years of age.
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