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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1888-3-8, Page 1•j-; • :1;
ufaetorie s ,and all other descriptions of li neur-
able property. Intending iusurces have the
option of insmong on Mee Premium. Note or
C tesh System ,
Dueleg the past tell years tbis Company
lees le ,leed 57,096 Policies. coverieg property
to t artiountol $40,872,038 ; ancluaid inloss-
(real 4e$709,712,00
Ass $176,100.00, consieting of Cash
n den t, GovernmemtDeposit, and 81) e unarm.,
essOd Premium XotesoD handand in force, a,
W Witt Mal 't!t D, Presiclei t, c . et. TAYLOR,
Secretary. J. fi , EncruitS,Traspector, CHAS.
• NELL Agontfor ExetoT end vicinit7,
• CENTRAL
arber Sh p9
11,ATS()N'S BLOCK.
A. Hastings, Prop,
FThaving and Elfter entting in the latest styles
of the art.
Every Attention paid to cutting
Ladies and Ohildren's HaIr
AND HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE.
"A-IEW TO TEE ',nig, LET THE CHIPS FALL yoz(E.RE
OL. XV. I\TO, 25.
EXETER, ONTARi0
THURSDAY IVIOR$ING MA.RCH 8 188$
reeuessereetseeeeSseree.
ROUND THE COUNTRY.
By Our Owu Correspondents.
• Rambler.
--
Mr, Stephen Hicks. of Usborne, juet
ecovered from a severe attack of illness,
Recently a meeting was held at Fairfield
or the purpose of opsidering the advisee
ility of starting a ceeese factory either in
entralia or Spring Creek farm, Fairfield.
f one was sterted, it certainly woold prove
great boon to the farmers. We under.
tend that further eeeps aro to be taken in
he matter.
The enterprising young men of Centralia
ave taken upon them to build the studs
or the new aurae, We are able to state
notwithstandiug the severity of the weath-
r) they have managed to frame, and also
aisecl one of them, while the young ladies
aye deeided to furnish the church with
eats which they do by mans of an auto-
raph quilt. They say 'Tome over and
elp us.
Elimville.
---
Mr. Siduey Andrew goes to Philadelphia
n a few days,
Measles have been prevalent in this
eighborhood for some time.
Mr. Henry Snaith has been unwell for
onae time.
Some of the people around here are ser -
°Italy contemplating removal to Manitoba.
Mr. Powell, of Exeter, has been through
his neighboahood selling fruit trees.
Rev. W. Penhall's horse is suffering
rom an attack of blood poisoning. Mr. A.
ennent. V. S., Exeter. is attending it.
Messrs. Henry Andrew and Wesley Low-
s leave for Manitoba shortly, where they
intend making their future heme. May
limes attend them.
Mr. Wm. Oreery, of the 10th con, of Us-
orne, sustained a heavy loes on Sunday
last by the death of a brood mare, for which
e has frequently refused $300. Veterinary
Tennent, of Exeter, made an examination
and cliscoyered that the cause of death was
rupture of the stomach. Much sympathy
goes out for Mr. Creery.
The Musical and Literary Entertainment
and Fruit social to be held in the church
here, on Friday eyening next promises to
be the best ever held in this neighborhood.
Recitations and readings will be given by
Messrs. J. johns, P. T. Halle, T. Andrew,
aud Wm. Martin, and Miss Tramline. Also
singing by the renowned quartette from
Goclerioh, composed of Misses Wilkinson
and Graham and Messrs. Belcher and
Halle. Admission, 20cts ; children loots.
Come everybody.
SWITCHES aVIA.DE TO ORDER
A. CALL SOleICITE1?
Woodham.
Colds are raging in Zia village at pres.
ent.
The grist mill is running in full bled
every day.
Nathan is getting very expert at the
clerking business.
Mr. Shaw, of Bracebridge, paid a flying
visit to this place last Thursday.
Mr, John Sawyer, who has been laid up
for some time with a bad cut in his foot is
around again*
Mr, Thos..4igg, has rented Mr. Spenoe's
farm, containing 100 acres, on the 81h con.
of Blanshard for a term of years.
Mr. Wm. Kirk is making preparations to
raise his barn, and put a stone foundation
under it Also, Mr, Henry Wynn has
most of the material on the ground to build
an addition to his house, which will add
much to the appearance of the place.
One evening lately Mr. Walter Pearson
went out to feed his hogs, and to his sur-
prise discovered that seven of them were
dead. Cease of death unknown ; but it is
supposed to be some dieease if they did
not get 0 strychnine. This is a big
loss to Mr. Pearson.
One day last week Mr. Samson was visit-
ing a neighbor, and on returning home and
opening the door was surprised to discover
the house on fire. The alarm was at once
given, and a large crowd soon gathered, and
the fire was mastered before mueh damage
was done. It is thought that the fire orig-
inated from a spark from the stove.
• Stephen
Council Chambers. March 5, 1888.
All members present. Minutes of last
regular and tlpeola meetingread and
signed. S. McCoy is ,permitted to do his
road wozk on S. road, east of London road,
Mr, Sheritt to attend to water course on S.
B., as per requisition of 0. 11, 'Wilson. Mr,
Follis is permitted to do hie road work on
.conceesion for the present year. Moved by
J. Shorritt, sea. ay H. leilber, ehat the
path -masters on the piece of read from
Mr. Allisteres corner to Bend, imminence•
graeliug at said corner thence Mud ward,
and that the count:ell will expend in grovell-
ing about $60 Resolved that this council
meet McGillivray council at Limerick, at 1
p. m. on 8aturday. the 24th inst. Council
to meet again on &eat Monday in April,
or call of the Reeye. Path-rnasters to be
appointed at next meetiug. The following
orders were grentecl :-Auditors, $20 . I.
Teteeau, & Co., $4, cue con. A.
b *OS •
Hay.
Txr ]loons. -As BOOR as the soft weath-
er "sets in" it would be a prudent move on
the part of the path mestere were they to
mum tne concessions to be opened up.
They are packed so full of snow that one
would imagine there was sufficient to keep
until next winter.
Remexous MEETINGS. -Meetings of this
nature are being held at Sodom, and are
largely attended, and what is moat geatify-
ing a number have given themselves over
to the Saviour, the testimony of whom goes
to show that they are really sincere. May
the good work continue,
OMT. -Another old Bud respected resi-
dent of the township of Hay has gone the
way of all flesh. On Sunday evening last
Francis Armstrong, after several wens of
suffering, incident upou a severe attaok of
inflammation of the lungs, died, he having
attained the age of 68 years and 7 months.
The deceased was one of the early settlers,
and although having experienced many
hardships, succeeded en saving a neat suni,
the fruits of his toil. Ile was a good
hearted man, and a Conservative in politics.
The funeral, which took place yesterday,
was largely attended, which goes to show
the esteem in which the deceased was
held.
Granton.
Mr. Wm. Middleton has returned from
Port Sanalac, Michigan.
Mr. Henry White purposes leaving in a
few days for the far-famecl. North-west.
The usually quiet people of this village
recently paid e good round sum to the P M.
Alley the informer receive his reward.
Mr. W. Lingard vacatecl his bakery on
March 1, and JRDIOS Foster now superin-
tends tbe business.
In the suit of Lang vs Langford, judg-
ment was given for the defendant. Too
good a bonanza, ,Elugh. "Be not weary in
well -doing, for in due time ye shall reap
if ye faint not."
The members of L. 0. L„ 890, at their
next regular meeting puepose discussing
the subject, "Which is the most profitable,
stock raising or grain -growing 7"
At the annual Meeting of the Biddulph
Agricultural Society the following officers
were eleoted fer 1888 :---Jatnee Foster, Pres.
ident ; 5, Gunning, ViceePreeident ; W.
B. Stewart, Secretary ; J. E. Murray,
Treasurer ; Director, Pia, J. Wallis,
3. Brooks, W. E. Langford, S. Clarke, 'Win.
Spence, D. Johrieon, Me Langford, T. Bann
Jermyn and T. Lawton.
As a resell of a tlexible conscience, the
correspondent of t'ne St, Marys Journal
aseerte that at a large and influential reed -
of the eitizets of Grim ton and vicinity there
WRS eon dissentietit voice to the grantieg of
a bonus for a flouring mill, He has failed
to report immune of paltry fsubsetiptiens
Cohsiderable time bits claimed since a eem-
mittee was appointed to convaes for sub-
soliptiono, and the general feeling of the
eeople is that the Chairmanat idea of the
citizen's liberality was Ira'y flatulent, and
tee one sneall Voice nmet trienaph.
I, Ilia II
Death of Lawrence Bennett, of
Usborne.
The subject ot this sketch, who was so
suddenly and unexpectedly called to his
rest on 'Monday, the 5th of March, 1878,
was bora in Kent County, England, in the
year 1821, and was, therefore, at the time
his death in bis 678h year. When a boy
of twelve years of age he immigrated to this
country, with hie father's family sud set-
tled at St Thomas, where Ile spent his
youthful years like all first settlers, in rug-
ged battle with the forests of that part of
Ontario. Being almost of giant stature,
standing 6 feet four, and of proportional
strength and build, these combined with a
willing dispositinn made his strong sinewy
arms a power of help to his family as well
as to his neighbors, and like a great many
others of his time became wonderfully dex-
terous in the use of the axe ad scythe.
On the outbreak of the rebellion m 1837,
still a mere boy, deceased at onee offered
his services to the cause of his country
and Queen, and served on picket and guard
duty on the shores of Lake Erie, west ut
St Thomas, under Dr. McKenzie (then Col
McKenzie) of London, Ontario, After see-
ing his father's family comfortably settled
in Elgin County, Mr. Bennett, filled with
the ambition of growing manhood, took to
himself s partner for life, in the person of
Ann Minor, who, with three children, sur-
vive him, one son having died in Port
Huron some years ago, from injuries caus-
ed by a kick from a horse, Thirty-three
years ago, when this part of Ontario was a
wild forest, he, with his young family,
settled in Usborne townsbip, and there
began to hew out a home. In this he was
very successful, and by a life of probity
and thrift, ably itesiated by his willing part-
ner, a goodly and sufficient share of this
wozld's good's was accumulated, and then
when the sun of life bad passed the noon
meridian, he took up his abode in Elim-
ville and enjoyed the decline of life in com-
fort. It was there, iu that little village,
that the curtain was drawn ite above stated.
to the surprise and sorrow ot the whole
neighborhood. Deceased was of kindly and
quiet disposition, a kind father and a good
neighbor. A quick wit and a retentive
memory made him an interesting and boon
companion, the many incidents happening
and adventures eucountered during the
eebelliou, and in the early backwoods life of
the fleet settlers, formecl very interesting
reminiscences. 'Up to within a few days of
his death he enjoyed splendid. health and
his sudden taking off was a severe sheen.
Heart disease was apparently the cause of
death. The funeral takes place to -day,
Thereday, at 2 p. m. for Zion Olitireb cem-
etery, and will no doubt be largely attend-
ed, as deceased was Widely known and
nighty respected, 18 may be a source of
satisfaction to others as it is to the sorrow-
ing friend e and relatives to know, that on
being questioned by Rev. W. Penhell, just
O few hours preyious to his death, as to
his soul's welfare, his answer was : "It is
all right." LonclOn Free Press and Adver-
tiser please copy.
The wife of Mr. David lefislop, of South
Eesthope, neer Flennigare's Canoes,. WaS
strieken clown with apoplexy on Etiday
night and died nexe morning. Thee° wan
no warning of tbe approech of the gam
ineeseinfor Mre„ Dislop having been lei ex-
cellent health op to the "very monaceet Of are creistantly being 'Mailed te the front, pito".
the attack,
,JoTIN WIEIVE & SONS
Rublishersand Proprietors
•
NThalen.
e3ezzes.-As our Whalen correspondence
has been interrupted for the past two
months, some of these notes may be old to
some of our readers.
erre. A, Gunning, Lith eon, Blenshard,
bas Oen suffering, severely the past few
days ivith an ulcerated tootlr and badly
a wollen face. ..e..
Miss E. Broolcs ie fit present, speriflingee
few -weeks with Vrs. E. Brooks of Arve,
cluripg the alssedielegef Mr. Brooks in Eng -
Rind, '`.k'S,', •
Bliss Tillie Ceertgatinee who hes been very
ill with congeeiefiie 'of the •lungs, is now
reported out of defiger, Mr. J,artiefeBrooks
has most of the materiel; OU theggedundeto
build a new bane *51.1‘ the site Of 'tee: eeie
lately burned.'
, I
R. Barnettjti , who boa spent the last
two or three m pens in Illusleolse, returner'
home on Stun ay morning. , He reports
very deep sum - and hard froste in that
part of OntarioOle brought his friends
O taste oi venisqn with him,
d a visit to lift friends here, and during
A few weeks tgo Mr, Jas. McGee, of Iowa,
pai
the thne he sr gut among them, had sthe
pleasure of attending the weddings •cif two
of his cousins, Mr. Patrick Meaee, of Bid-
dulph, to Mina Mary .A. Kelm, of Usborne,-
and Miss Mary,McGee to Mr. R. Curtain.
At the former heeaceed as groomsman.
kt011.
--
Miss Maze w recently visiting relatives
in and around the yillage.
Mr. Gideon Doupo, of Liman, wee hstown
on Sunday.
Mies Miller, and a lady friend, from Kin-
cardine, are at present visiting friends in
Teirkton.
Mr. Jas. Watson, of the 3rd line, Titan -
shard, talks of filling the salubrious climate
-
of Colorado for ttewhile.
An entertainment in the interests of the
sidewalks is ameenncied for Tuesday even-
ing of next week.'
Mr. Harris Roadhouse lost a valuable 3 -
year -old mare on Monday last from inflam-
mation.
Mr. James Sansburn who a short time
ago attempted tk improve on tele, "get up"
of one of his fiters, succeeded in getting a
l
week's rest. ale at work again.
Mr. David (Anne returned on Saturday,
from the Vlichlean lumber woods. Dave
thinks it is a boss place to spend the win-
ter.
J. It. Clarke, the boot -black orator, is
billed to appear in the Methodist church
on Wednesday and Thursday nights, March
1481) and 15th. , "To and fro in London"
will be his subjsict on the first night.
Isn't it about tine° we Royal Templars
had emerged from our winter quarters and
were getting down to work again? Come,
berethren, wake up I Meeting this Thurs-
day night. Eyery member come.
A checker match was played here on Fri-
t"
day night last:, etivnthe Motherwell and
home teams, e former coming of victor-
ious. Score 2t; to 14, six games being
played. The visitors were entertained to
an oyster supper. The return match will
be played at Motherwell on Friday night.
The animal missionary meeting of the
Methodist church will be held on Wednes-
day evening, March 21s8, and will be ad.
dressed by the first ordained Japanese min-
ister. There will doubtless be a full at.
as everybody is ourious to see
the Jap.
Mr. William Elliott, au ex -al. P., who
represented Peel in Parliament of Canada
for Many years, died on Friday ttf, the resi-
dence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Jas. Rus-
sel, of r.Eraltalgat The deceased gentlemen
WaS 51 yeers of age,
In the matter of reAlrottd btilding Ontario
takes rank einong tl.16 Most ptogieesivo
communities in the world. A government
return jtiet lemma shown the peovince to
Possess 5505 miles of complete treclz, of
which 4140 has beau doeseructed since eon-
federetiou • It is griestionable if any other
country of equal size eau show such a re -
(wed of internal development, there being,
oft the igteie of it 2000,000 popelation, ono
mile ler every. 858 inbabitinits. Besides
this loge shoumg there are, too, 1050
miles projected or wider donetraction, the
greater pine of whieli Will DO rloubt at an
oerly date be eompleterl, and other izehemee
• Lu.can.
--
The friends of Mr. Geo. POItO, Of Clan-
401)0Ye, W110 is at present confined in the
Ceunty Jail ior a breach of the Scott Mt,
are much alarmed at his eondition. His
family physician has pronounced his illness
dangerous, and: states that further confine-
ment will likely destroy all salience of his
recoveeye A1)1)1106.04 for hie immediate
seelease lois •been neifele.tee the Mieister
Jtistiee by Messrle Graydon &
Mr. Porte is one of the oldest residents of
Middlesex; and is universally respected by
his friends'and adiaaintatmes.
A eouple of months ago:Henry Boyd, of
Brecon, absconded erode this • country for
reasons best known to himself ; but before
doing so'he aold a Clydesdale stallion, on
Wind: a',DittoWel Da#111 had a lien, to a maal
naniedeeleCkffery, of ' Leman, for $2.200.
As own as this came to the knOwledge of
the Listowelite, he handed the case • over to
constable Davis, who tracked the animal to
Liman, and, secured the aid of Constable
Bawden to mist him in obtaining it.
These two worthies spent several dayslook-
ing for the animal there, but were unable
to d. it, although it was within a stone's
threw of Bawden if house. It is alleged
that the horse was subsequently taken out
of the stable at night and taken to London.
The animal cannot be found, and it is be-
lieved it is fax away from the neighbor-
hood.
1_044
'TJeborne Council.
•
The Council met on 3rd of lelarch. All
the members present. Minutes of last
meeting read add signed.
Tenders for the erection of a bridge
across the creek opposite Mr. J. Hunter's
on the 6111 and 7th cons. were opened.
Moved by J. Shier, seconded by T. Cam-
eron, that L. Hardy's tender for erection of
bridge at Mr. J. Hunter's, acoording to
plans and apecifications provided, be aocept-
ed. it being the lowest. -Carried.
The report of the Auditors was then road
Moved by 3. Halls, seeonded by W. Kydd,
Shat the Auditors' report as now presented,
be accepted and 150 copies printed in pam-
phlet form. --Carried.
Moved by J. Shier, seconded by T. Cam-
eron, that the Collector's roll be received,
and the Reeve instructed to deliver to the
Collector his bond. -Carried.
Moved by W. Kydd, seconded by James
Halle, that the Collector receive an order
for $2.18, being $1.17 uncolleetable tax and
$1 dog tax.-Clarried.
Moved by T. Cameron, seconded by Jas.
Halls, that the offer of Win. Milne, of Eth-
el, for cedar lumber for the municipality at
$11,25 per M, delivered at Exeter, and also
the offer of Abray & Edwards to supply
rock elm at $12.00 per M, delivered where
reqhired, be aeoepted,---Carried.
The Clerk was instructed to order cedar
lunaber from Mr. Milne.
Moved by 3. Shier, seconded by J Halls,
that orders be issued for the following
fonounte, viz: Jas. 0. Joues 35; William
Minere, $5 • Wm. Itoutley, 355; Thomas
Coates, ed) ; Win. Routley, ,
32.17 M.
Samwell, $13. -Carried.
On motion of J. Shier, seconded by T.
Cameron, the Council adjonrned to meet
again Saturday, the 581) of May, at eleven
o'clock, a. In.
Trustees of schools throughout the town'
ffiip will take notice that tbe Board of
Health hag authorized the Sanitary 'teepee -
tor to visit the various school sections in
tholspeing and make a report to the Board
of the ertnitiery condition of the school
housee, yarcia, wells and onehouees. In
eftee any aro reported unfevorable, action
will be taken to remedy the evil,
Ratepayere Ned others ore oleo notified
thet the taw respecting the regienation of
biethe, marriages encl deaths must be cow -
plied with, The Clerk has been instrnated
by the Government authorities to enforce
the lew reepeding delinquents m thole
matters. ,5ce back of aseesemoot notices
loit by the Assessor. G, W, lioreiten,
Oletle
oes
Dutieg the inlet year biliety-80'o persons
were convioted in Woet 11Eidd1etiox of vie
101'0 the Scott Ant, twenty- Mee being sec-
ond offentes. The fines imposed negro-
geted 35,080, of which 134,300 has been
Crediton.
& Wilds' noted dramatic
company gave another of their shows in
the town hall on Saturday evening last.
There was a slight 'variation in the pro-
glamme, and all who were present seemed
fo enjoy themselves.
limers.-Mr. H. Eilber has fitted up the
premises he bought from Fred. Brown, and
has turned it into a cosy office.-Frone good
authority we learn that during the last
three weeks our merchants and tradesmen
of Creditdn have lost about $3000 by the
assignment of farmers in this neighborhood.
This must have an effect an business men,
and is indeed a serious drawback to the
community.
Honor roll for S. 5, No. 5, Stephen'for
February. Founeu Ceass.-Adelina Mors
look, John Dyer, Alfred Clark, Mary
Svreele Cieorge Zveiker, Sophia Brown, Lib-
bie Young, Levine Brown, Bertha Trove -
thick, and William England. 311D CLASS.
-Thos. Ward, Edmund Bertrand, 'Vinetta
Banes and Mary A. Beaver. Olen Oness.---
Herbert Swartz, Herman Ewald, Fred.
Legriee, Christian Geybar, Albert Bertrand,
and Michael Beaver,
PEnsowAte-Miss Schneid'er, of Mild-
may, Ont., is visiting friends in the neigh-
borhood. -Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bush, who
have been very low for some time past are,
we are glad to hear, recovering nicely. -Mr
Fred. Cuntz who has been working for Mr.
Wm. Wenzel, has secured a situation with
Mr. I. Handfeed, of Exeter. We are sorry
to lose Fred, but we are glad he is so near
to us still. -Mr. D. Grant, of Seaforth, was
in town on Tuesday. and took advantage of
the good sleighing and hauled a 11,4 Te quan-
tity of cordwood toe the brick yards, for
whicli be had contracted.
Zurich.
--
The following is a correct report of the
pupils of senior division, Zurich Public
School for the month of February; the
report is based on Good Conduct and
General Profioiencyt-Fifth class, Louisa
Rauch and Robert Steinbach. Fourth olaes,
George Buchanan, 307; William Hess, 269;
Barbara Witwer,256; Edith Steinbach, 250;
Rosa Hamill, 222; William Johnstone, 189;
Emma Johnstone, 209; John Scheetler, 204;
Wm. Wurm, 196; John Kibler, 192; Katie
Zimmermann, 191; Peter Schwalin, 177;
Hattie Johnstone, 176; Mary Ann Koehler,
168; Annie Koehler,169; Katie Woolley, 148;
Maggie Holtzman, 138; George Schoellig,
122. Third class, Lydia Strompfer, 217;
Annie Lipphardt, 184; John Gies, 177;
Maggie Wells, 163; Flora H.ess, 162; Noah
Sarnras, 158; Laura Williams, 155; William
Baker, 151; Carrie Grab, 147; Wm. Dirstein,
146; Wesley Sehoellig,146; Louisa Koehler,
131; Lizzie Becker, 159; Maggie Deichert,
123; Albert 13iclensan, 109; Wm. Wright,
44. The averagt attendance for the month
Was 136.
Samuel J. Latta
Principal.
Installation of officers in Zurich lodqe
224 A.F. & A.M., took place last Thursday
evening, The following officere were in-
stalled:-Bro. Dan Dyer, W. Me bro. D.
McEwan, S.W.; bro. 0. Grab, JeW.; bro.
Agnew, S,D.; bro. Moffat, Je. D.; bro. Butt,
Tyler; bro. Mero, bro, Bonthron, Sec'y;
bro. llodgins, Treas.; bro. Reynolds, Chap.
W. bro. P.M. Reid of Temple lodge St.
Catharines presented the Master for instill-
aLi°11;
Den TIME9.-WO are jogging along,
doing a little bosiness now and again,
which helps :to keep the wolf from the
door. Business last week was splendid
Our merchants are beginning to receive
their spring millinery, end tbe ladies of
Zurich and vicinity may be on the lookout
for a good clisplay.--Tho revival meetings
are still being carried. on in the Evangelical
Church with success, Rev. Mr. Fear hee
prayer meetinge after his Tuesday evening
servicee.--The roads have boon yery slip-
pery during the past few clays, eeveral pe-
destrians having had same very hard fells
in cousequence, -Mr. Jacob Soblueliter,
while deseencling his front steps, aceidontly
slipped, striking the back of his head so
herd as to lay hut out in a eenselees con-
dition, Medial aid was called, end under
the careful treatnaent of Dr. Bachanan Mr,
S. is able to he around agaiii.-Mr. Mat,
Westlake, of the Sadao Line, sylio had a
Rains injury to his left knee a fesv mouths
ego, was utfortmeato enough to break the
old wound afresh. -The toboggan slide is
still in good shape ; no aeCident lately -
Some very heavy kettle hey° been brotight
to town lately, -Isar, les Herisabeelcer, of the
&tibia Line, and Mr, John B. Geiger, of
the Bronson Lie° letead Jollying for Da.
ltota in a few weeks both gentlemen liaa
O sale of their and farm Stec
Geo, Boolkor, of Brussrls, is visiting his
mother and friends in this
.The IVIolsons Bank
(OUART,4141)13'r PARLIAMENT, 1360 ,
Paid np 041)4E01 $2,000,0Q0
Beet Fund. 875,000
Ogees the P ualie 4 B4d8 OD= INTBBEST
ANNOMeor Menev eel
DEPOSIT 131 UIPT
Alsip siTsrt o4ENT.IN=BE8vg pEA, .9./i Nina
For Money in
SWvings BankDep'ra't
(Lately Bee0Pene3.
rofferther particulars apply at The Bank
Main Street, Exeter.
()newel HOURS --
10 a 10.eo 8p re. Saturdaye, 10 a, pi. telp.sa
A. A. 0. DENOVAtx
Exeter, Oct, 25, '87, .74aatieof
ear=swapitinmileatiz.
Dashwood.
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Bniees.—Tery old weather here lately.
-Oar streets for several days were very
slippery owing to the icy sleet that fell.
Staggering people were to be seen all oyer
and it (seemed as if a free distillery was
located, around here. Kr. 1V1. Fenn, our
reapeoted saddler and !largess maker, has
had so raech work Wall° hes ;semen& the
services of a men. He hasatlreedl seedseal
orders for Dakota, -Mr, "Joseph Snell has
moved his offiee to Mr. Simons' eitore, and
will beprepared to do conveyanoingote, for
any one wishing steel, -Anetber batch
of immigrants artived in town, the other
night, They intend !stepping, but it would
be better for them to move veest as weleav,e
but work enough for our own peeple•--Sev-
eral oe our citizens intend going to Dakota
in a short time It is to be hoped. theymay
like the ocnnitrea and tprosper.-Mr,
Grill , who has beeu Lome visiting his
parents and friends this winter intends
going back in a short time. Reintends" to
take a team and a sett of harness and what
else we would venture to say, Will
will be missed by all for he has made many
11810 friends &nee he has been home. -The
revival under the management of Rev. 3.
Ortwein is going on with great stmess.
Over sixty already have been converted.
May the good work still go on.
1:Lensall.
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The town has of late been very much in-
terested in the anniversary services of Car-
mel Preabyterian °hereto The services on
Sabbath were largely attended. On Monday
evening the annual tea meeting was held
in the basement of the churoh, and was in
every way a success, Rev. Mr. Fletcher act-
ing as chairman in a pleasing and able
manner. Assooiate±1 with him on the plat-
forna were Rev. gentlemen from different
parts of the county, and their addresses
were instructing and interesting. Particu-
lar mention might be made of a duet ren-
dered by Misses A. Reynolds and L Emma,
in theinusually good. style. Again on Tues-
day evening the baitament was visited by
about three hundred persons, end after par-
taking of the good things provided by the
ladies of the congregation, engaged in a
social entertainment, consisting of music,
recitations and readings. all being well
pleased witlithe MOMS of the anniversary
services of the church. Clolleotion on Sab-
bath and proceeds of tea and social, one
hundred and eighty dollars.
The Rev, 0. H. Bridgman, of St. Paul's
Church, is engaged in ptitting up a, build-
ing to be called a Mission Hall for the use
of the church. The Rev, Mr. Bridgman is
an ardent worker and has accomplished
much in building up the church here. Long
may he be spared to continue his good
worlc.
[The above was intended for. last week
but was received too late. -En.]
Large quantities of wood, saw logs anct
grain are coming into town daily.
Miss Blackwell, daughter of the late sta-
tion agent, was in town visiting friends.
G. Malwen, our worthy deputy -reeve,
and enterprising salt manufacturer, has
r parehaeed a large quantity of cooper stock
from the estate of the Jas. Kydd, of Dub-
lin.
The annual meeting of members of Agri-
cultural society was held on the 2nd haste,
when the following officers were elected :-
R. MeMordie, President ; Wm. Hodgius,
vice-pres. ; Directors : D. Burns, H. Eyre,
0. Brown. Sec, E. Rennie. The :date of
holding the show has not been decided on
yet.
(From Another Source.)
BRIDFS.-Mr. and Mrs. Coact attended
the funeral of Mrs, O's sister, who resides
at Carlton Plaoe, last week. -Mr. James
Carter, of ‘Hensall salt fame,' but now of
Cartright, was in town for a few days. -
Mr. Wm. Henry, formerly boot and shoe
merchant here, called on a few friends late -
1,5e -efts. Coffins. of Exeter, has been
spending a few days at her brother's, Mr.
R. Bonthron. -T. 'Berry, who runs the
sale and exchange stables here, is purchas-
ing hea.vy draught horses for shipment.
-Our curling club attended the honspiel
at Seaforth, and notwithstanding their good
score were unsuccessful in securing the
tankard. -Quite a umber of the young
people attended a basket social held at Mr.
johneon's, on the Blind Line, for the pur-
pose of defraying some expenses on the
Fansville Methodist church. Proceeds,
$14.50. --Owing to the present fall of snow
the business ia again in the ascendancy. -
Mr. R. Elder, who sells the Toronto
Light Binder, is looking forward to a good
semen's tvorke -It is with regret that we
have to record the severe illness of Miss
Rodgins, of this place, who is suffering
from a severe cold, which. we am informed
bas taken a very serious nature, and her
constitution being weakened by the effect
of the measles, the cold is doubly effective
as it woelcl otherwiee have been. -A great
many of the children in the village have
the measloe.-Mr. Brown, of Brantford,
was in town securing contracts for slating
houses.-11fre. Wm. Moir, who has been
suffering from pleurisy for some time, is
slowly bat surely recovering.
Prominent lumbermen bail witIepleasure
the prospeat of the removal of the ciuty on
imported lumber by the United States.
In the Montreal Recorder's Court, on
Friday, Francois Desmarchaie, a botcher,
was fined $100 or eix months for kissing a
young married woman. He waft eonittiitt
ere
There wag reeently out on the faein of
:Mr. Jas. SleAvoy, 11'3, 71h eon., Picker -
mg. a elver maple tree, eme hundred and
Von foot long find foisr feet it diameter, and
which cottained eight and one quarter
ourchs of cord wood, well and cloeely
Thiel most be the eliampioii maple tree of
the Dominion.
A farmer 01 Seymour township named
McCane iltivee a teem composed ot a horse
and an ox Imenessed together, tie has
trained the ex wellt a bit in his month, the
same as a horse, and they !roe' off together
with a sleigh 00 WOII as a team of horses,
Mr. McCann is drawing cedar from near
Mud Lalce 1.31011ton fitetion, a distance
of Si relies, gna makers thteri trips a day.
Etc says the ox teiriyee on one-half the
quantity of food to the horse, tma (low
tliosvorlr fully as woll,
Loudon, Hur91114 Brave.
(tome Non'en-- paseenger,
8.10 A. AI. A 25e te
Limn Crossing ... .., OA 5.10 '
Clandeboye ... ,.. ,.. 0.10
Deneralia „, „, e‘ egg 0.87
Exeter - e. ... ...9.85 548
Bengali ”. .., ... ... ... 0,40 13,00
51 0.07
Kiln=. ..! ... ... .. . 9e
,e fw e
elinton..., 10.18 02
Lionclesborot. ... ,.. .,. 10.87 6,00
00/NG $0uTIC. Peseenger
'7,01 8 83
740 0.00
Clinton.. ',
.., ... 8,00 4,181
Brimfield ',.. .., "In" 8.19 4,04
Kippen ... ... 8.37 4.42
H„ ' .., . , 48
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Exalter ...' ... 847 5.02
Centralia„, ' .., 8,07 0.121
Olandeboye ... .. ... 9.10 5,25
LueanClrossiieg . .” 9,20 8.89
LEGAL .
. D-1-0EBON, Barrister, Soh.
IA•llI. Om-
. (deer of Suprerne Court,N otary Public
eonveyaneex Commissioner. &e. Motley to
Goan.
Office in Fanson's Bloca, Exeter,
1111. COLLINS,
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iarrister, Solicitor, Conveyancer Eto 1
, .i I
lliee.F.TER, - ON T, I
OfaceSamwell'aBlock Hall sold ()face.) 7
ARMOUR W. FORD, i
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solicitor in the Supreme Court of °Mario,
Conveyancer, Commissioneri &o„ dm. 1.)eaia1 ,
ettentlen given to the collection of claims in '
he United States: Patents procured, money i
bo'oan at lowest rates. Office : Opeea House i
Stook, St, Marys, Ont. I
LILLIOT & ELLIOT, i
li '4 1 1
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public,
Conveyancers &c, &c.
leeLloney to Loan at Lowest Rates ef
interest.
OFFICE, - MAIN - STREET, EXETER. j
B. Y. ELLIoT. .I. ELLIOT.
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DENTAL.
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B..L. BILLINGS,
eimiarrisme
OFFICE: over CANEIL,S Bank
Nitrous Oxide Gas for Painless Extraction.
MT E. CARTWRIGHT, L. D. S.
s-ci-RG-Oi\T 23Ml•q"'XIST.
Graduate of the Royal college of
Deana Surgeons of ontozio. Hay
a iiassa ingfnrnished fine Dental Booms
on AtAIN-ST„ next door to Treble's Maness
shop, Exeter, where 1 am prepared to perform
an branches oi the D mita' profes sio n with emus
& skill. -aramceemmefeeesTem 77-..A.x,c,7c
usedin eztvecting teeth, Charges, Moderate;
Terms, Cali.
T....T KINSMAN ,DENTIST.L.D.S
_Li_ •
Sannvell's Block, Main-st, Exeter,
Extracts Teeth without pain,
. :Or by giving Vegetable Vapor. Gold
Filings and ail other dental
seer; dee-ess-e work the best possible. Goes
etre :gee to z femme ou last Thursday in
each month:
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MEDICAL
CLUTZ, D. lq.,
• Ofaceathisresidence Exeter.
T W. B.ROWNING M. D., M. 0
. P. 8 ,G ra duate Victoria -Univers ity.oin co
t adlresidence,DoiniedopLaboratoz v. E se tor
T)R. RYNDMAN, coroner for the
County of Huron. office, opposite Mr.
. Carling's store, Exeter.
re R. J. A. ROLLINS, M.O. P. S
O. Oftece, Main St.Exeter,Ont.Residen
ce housereceotly occupied by P. McPhillips,
Esq.
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AUCTIONEERS.
T_TENRY EILBER, Licensed Luo-
LJ- Mouser for Hay,Stephen, and meGillie
rrayenownships: Seiesteenductcd atmodere.te
rates. 0 face -At Poe t-offioe, crediton , Out.
-I-OHN GILL, Auctioneer for the
U Townships of Stephen, Hay and usborno
and the Village of Exeter. All sales promptly
attended, and satisfaction guaranteed. sales
arranged at this office.
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VETERINARY.
TENNENT & TENNENT9
VETERINARY - SURGEONS,
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Graduates of the Ontario Veterinary college.
OPFICE : One door South of Town Hall.
MONEY TO LOAN.
NIONE/ TO LOAN AT 6 AND 6i
Per eenir, $25,0e0 Private Funde. Beet
Loaning Companies represented. ,
L.H. DICKSON,
Barrister, Exeter,
INSURANCE.
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THE WA.TERLOO eMUTTIAL
FIRE INSURANCE Co.
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Established in 1363.
HEAD OFFICE - • WATERLOO, ONT.
Thiel. corneeinv has been over Eighteen
gears insuccesefui operation in Western On -
1 ario,a,ndeentinuee to bemire againetlose or
e cad. dA by [Piro .Bunclings,Meroftaudise,M.au-
ufaetorie s ,and all other descriptions of li neur-
able property. Intending iusurces have the
option of insmong on Mee Premium. Note or
C tesh System ,
Dueleg the past tell years tbis Company
lees le ,leed 57,096 Policies. coverieg property
to t artiountol $40,872,038 ; ancluaid inloss-
(real 4e$709,712,00
Ass $176,100.00, consieting of Cash
n den t, GovernmemtDeposit, and 81) e unarm.,
essOd Premium XotesoD handand in force, a,
W Witt Mal 't!t D, Presiclei t, c . et. TAYLOR,
Secretary. J. fi , EncruitS,Traspector, CHAS.
• NELL Agontfor ExetoT end vicinit7,
• CENTRAL
arber Sh p9
11,ATS()N'S BLOCK.
A. Hastings, Prop,
FThaving and Elfter entting in the latest styles
of the art.
Every Attention paid to cutting
Ladies and Ohildren's HaIr
AND HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE.
"A-IEW TO TEE ',nig, LET THE CHIPS FALL yoz(E.RE
OL. XV. I\TO, 25.
EXETER, ONTARi0
THURSDAY IVIOR$ING MA.RCH 8 188$
reeuessereetseeeeSseree.
ROUND THE COUNTRY.
By Our Owu Correspondents.
• Rambler.
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Mr, Stephen Hicks. of Usborne, juet
ecovered from a severe attack of illness,
Recently a meeting was held at Fairfield
or the purpose of opsidering the advisee
ility of starting a ceeese factory either in
entralia or Spring Creek farm, Fairfield.
f one was sterted, it certainly woold prove
great boon to the farmers. We under.
tend that further eeeps aro to be taken in
he matter.
The enterprising young men of Centralia
ave taken upon them to build the studs
or the new aurae, We are able to state
notwithstandiug the severity of the weath-
r) they have managed to frame, and also
aisecl one of them, while the young ladies
aye deeided to furnish the church with
eats which they do by mans of an auto-
raph quilt. They say 'Tome over and
elp us.
Elimville.
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Mr. Siduey Andrew goes to Philadelphia
n a few days,
Measles have been prevalent in this
eighborhood for some time.
Mr. Henry Snaith has been unwell for
onae time.
Some of the people around here are ser -
°Italy contemplating removal to Manitoba.
Mr. Powell, of Exeter, has been through
his neighboahood selling fruit trees.
Rev. W. Penhall's horse is suffering
rom an attack of blood poisoning. Mr. A.
ennent. V. S., Exeter. is attending it.
Messrs. Henry Andrew and Wesley Low-
s leave for Manitoba shortly, where they
intend making their future heme. May
limes attend them.
Mr. Wm. Oreery, of the 10th con, of Us-
orne, sustained a heavy loes on Sunday
last by the death of a brood mare, for which
e has frequently refused $300. Veterinary
Tennent, of Exeter, made an examination
and cliscoyered that the cause of death was
rupture of the stomach. Much sympathy
goes out for Mr. Creery.
The Musical and Literary Entertainment
and Fruit social to be held in the church
here, on Friday eyening next promises to
be the best ever held in this neighborhood.
Recitations and readings will be given by
Messrs. J. johns, P. T. Halle, T. Andrew,
aud Wm. Martin, and Miss Tramline. Also
singing by the renowned quartette from
Goclerioh, composed of Misses Wilkinson
and Graham and Messrs. Belcher and
Halle. Admission, 20cts ; children loots.
Come everybody.
SWITCHES aVIA.DE TO ORDER
A. CALL SOleICITE1?
Woodham.
Colds are raging in Zia village at pres.
ent.
The grist mill is running in full bled
every day.
Nathan is getting very expert at the
clerking business.
Mr. Shaw, of Bracebridge, paid a flying
visit to this place last Thursday.
Mr, John Sawyer, who has been laid up
for some time with a bad cut in his foot is
around again*
Mr, Thos..4igg, has rented Mr. Spenoe's
farm, containing 100 acres, on the 81h con.
of Blanshard for a term of years.
Mr. Wm. Kirk is making preparations to
raise his barn, and put a stone foundation
under it Also, Mr, Henry Wynn has
most of the material on the ground to build
an addition to his house, which will add
much to the appearance of the place.
One evening lately Mr. Walter Pearson
went out to feed his hogs, and to his sur-
prise discovered that seven of them were
dead. Cease of death unknown ; but it is
supposed to be some dieease if they did
not get 0 strychnine. This is a big
loss to Mr. Pearson.
One day last week Mr. Samson was visit-
ing a neighbor, and on returning home and
opening the door was surprised to discover
the house on fire. The alarm was at once
given, and a large crowd soon gathered, and
the fire was mastered before mueh damage
was done. It is thought that the fire orig-
inated from a spark from the stove.
• Stephen
Council Chambers. March 5, 1888.
All members present. Minutes of last
regular and tlpeola meetingread and
signed. S. McCoy is ,permitted to do his
road wozk on S. road, east of London road,
Mr, Sheritt to attend to water course on S.
B., as per requisition of 0. 11, 'Wilson. Mr,
Follis is permitted to do hie road work on
.conceesion for the present year. Moved by
J. Shorritt, sea. ay H. leilber, ehat the
path -masters on the piece of read from
Mr. Allisteres corner to Bend, imminence•
graeliug at said corner thence Mud ward,
and that the count:ell will expend in grovell-
ing about $60 Resolved that this council
meet McGillivray council at Limerick, at 1
p. m. on 8aturday. the 24th inst. Council
to meet again on &eat Monday in April,
or call of the Reeye. Path-rnasters to be
appointed at next meetiug. The following
orders were grentecl :-Auditors, $20 . I.
Teteeau, & Co., $4, cue con. A.
b *OS •
Hay.
Txr ]loons. -As BOOR as the soft weath-
er "sets in" it would be a prudent move on
the part of the path mestere were they to
mum tne concessions to be opened up.
They are packed so full of snow that one
would imagine there was sufficient to keep
until next winter.
Remexous MEETINGS. -Meetings of this
nature are being held at Sodom, and are
largely attended, and what is moat geatify-
ing a number have given themselves over
to the Saviour, the testimony of whom goes
to show that they are really sincere. May
the good work continue,
OMT. -Another old Bud respected resi-
dent of the township of Hay has gone the
way of all flesh. On Sunday evening last
Francis Armstrong, after several wens of
suffering, incident upou a severe attaok of
inflammation of the lungs, died, he having
attained the age of 68 years and 7 months.
The deceased was one of the early settlers,
and although having experienced many
hardships, succeeded en saving a neat suni,
the fruits of his toil. Ile was a good
hearted man, and a Conservative in politics.
The funeral, which took place yesterday,
was largely attended, which goes to show
the esteem in which the deceased was
held.
Granton.
Mr. Wm. Middleton has returned from
Port Sanalac, Michigan.
Mr. Henry White purposes leaving in a
few days for the far-famecl. North-west.
The usually quiet people of this village
recently paid e good round sum to the P M.
Alley the informer receive his reward.
Mr. W. Lingard vacatecl his bakery on
March 1, and JRDIOS Foster now superin-
tends tbe business.
In the suit of Lang vs Langford, judg-
ment was given for the defendant. Too
good a bonanza, ,Elugh. "Be not weary in
well -doing, for in due time ye shall reap
if ye faint not."
The members of L. 0. L„ 890, at their
next regular meeting puepose discussing
the subject, "Which is the most profitable,
stock raising or grain -growing 7"
At the annual Meeting of the Biddulph
Agricultural Society the following officers
were eleoted fer 1888 :---Jatnee Foster, Pres.
ident ; 5, Gunning, ViceePreeident ; W.
B. Stewart, Secretary ; J. E. Murray,
Treasurer ; Director, Pia, J. Wallis,
3. Brooks, W. E. Langford, S. Clarke, 'Win.
Spence, D. Johrieon, Me Langford, T. Bann
Jermyn and T. Lawton.
As a resell of a tlexible conscience, the
correspondent of t'ne St, Marys Journal
aseerte that at a large and influential reed -
of the eitizets of Grim ton and vicinity there
WRS eon dissentietit voice to the grantieg of
a bonus for a flouring mill, He has failed
to report immune of paltry fsubsetiptiens
Cohsiderable time bits claimed since a eem-
mittee was appointed to convaes for sub-
soliptiono, and the general feeling of the
eeople is that the Chairmanat idea of the
citizen's liberality was Ira'y flatulent, and
tee one sneall Voice nmet trienaph.
I, Ilia II
Death of Lawrence Bennett, of
Usborne.
The subject ot this sketch, who was so
suddenly and unexpectedly called to his
rest on 'Monday, the 5th of March, 1878,
was bora in Kent County, England, in the
year 1821, and was, therefore, at the time
his death in bis 678h year. When a boy
of twelve years of age he immigrated to this
country, with hie father's family sud set-
tled at St Thomas, where Ile spent his
youthful years like all first settlers, in rug-
ged battle with the forests of that part of
Ontario. Being almost of giant stature,
standing 6 feet four, and of proportional
strength and build, these combined with a
willing dispositinn made his strong sinewy
arms a power of help to his family as well
as to his neighbors, and like a great many
others of his time became wonderfully dex-
terous in the use of the axe ad scythe.
On the outbreak of the rebellion m 1837,
still a mere boy, deceased at onee offered
his services to the cause of his country
and Queen, and served on picket and guard
duty on the shores of Lake Erie, west ut
St Thomas, under Dr. McKenzie (then Col
McKenzie) of London, Ontario, After see-
ing his father's family comfortably settled
in Elgin County, Mr. Bennett, filled with
the ambition of growing manhood, took to
himself s partner for life, in the person of
Ann Minor, who, with three children, sur-
vive him, one son having died in Port
Huron some years ago, from injuries caus-
ed by a kick from a horse, Thirty-three
years ago, when this part of Ontario was a
wild forest, he, with his young family,
settled in Usborne townsbip, and there
began to hew out a home. In this he was
very successful, and by a life of probity
and thrift, ably itesiated by his willing part-
ner, a goodly and sufficient share of this
wozld's good's was accumulated, and then
when the sun of life bad passed the noon
meridian, he took up his abode in Elim-
ville and enjoyed the decline of life in com-
fort. It was there, iu that little village,
that the curtain was drawn ite above stated.
to the surprise and sorrow ot the whole
neighborhood. Deceased was of kindly and
quiet disposition, a kind father and a good
neighbor. A quick wit and a retentive
memory made him an interesting and boon
companion, the many incidents happening
and adventures eucountered during the
eebelliou, and in the early backwoods life of
the fleet settlers, formecl very interesting
reminiscences. 'Up to within a few days of
his death he enjoyed splendid. health and
his sudden taking off was a severe sheen.
Heart disease was apparently the cause of
death. The funeral takes place to -day,
Thereday, at 2 p. m. for Zion Olitireb cem-
etery, and will no doubt be largely attend-
ed, as deceased was Widely known and
nighty respected, 18 may be a source of
satisfaction to others as it is to the sorrow-
ing friend e and relatives to know, that on
being questioned by Rev. W. Penhell, just
O few hours preyious to his death, as to
his soul's welfare, his answer was : "It is
all right." LonclOn Free Press and Adver-
tiser please copy.
The wife of Mr. David lefislop, of South
Eesthope, neer Flennigare's Canoes,. WaS
strieken clown with apoplexy on Etiday
night and died nexe morning. Thee° wan
no warning of tbe approech of the gam
ineeseinfor Mre„ Dislop having been lei ex-
cellent health op to the "very monaceet Of are creistantly being 'Mailed te the front, pito".
the attack,
,JoTIN WIEIVE & SONS
Rublishersand Proprietors
•
NThalen.
e3ezzes.-As our Whalen correspondence
has been interrupted for the past two
months, some of these notes may be old to
some of our readers.
erre. A, Gunning, Lith eon, Blenshard,
bas Oen suffering, severely the past few
days ivith an ulcerated tootlr and badly
a wollen face. ..e..
Miss E. Broolcs ie fit present, speriflingee
few -weeks with Vrs. E. Brooks of Arve,
cluripg the alssedielegef Mr. Brooks in Eng -
Rind, '`.k'S,', •
Bliss Tillie Ceertgatinee who hes been very
ill with congeeiefiie 'of the •lungs, is now
reported out of defiger, Mr. J,artiefeBrooks
has most of the materiel; OU theggedundeto
build a new bane *51.1‘ the site Of 'tee: eeie
lately burned.'
, I
R. Barnettjti , who boa spent the last
two or three m pens in Illusleolse, returner'
home on Stun ay morning. , He reports
very deep sum - and hard froste in that
part of OntarioOle brought his friends
O taste oi venisqn with him,
d a visit to lift friends here, and during
A few weeks tgo Mr, Jas. McGee, of Iowa,
pai
the thne he sr gut among them, had sthe
pleasure of attending the weddings •cif two
of his cousins, Mr. Patrick Meaee, of Bid-
dulph, to Mina Mary .A. Kelm, of Usborne,-
and Miss Mary,McGee to Mr. R. Curtain.
At the former heeaceed as groomsman.
kt011.
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Miss Maze w recently visiting relatives
in and around the yillage.
Mr. Gideon Doupo, of Liman, wee hstown
on Sunday.
Mies Miller, and a lady friend, from Kin-
cardine, are at present visiting friends in
Teirkton.
Mr. Jas. Watson, of the 3rd line, Titan -
shard, talks of filling the salubrious climate
-
of Colorado for ttewhile.
An entertainment in the interests of the
sidewalks is ameenncied for Tuesday even-
ing of next week.'
Mr. Harris Roadhouse lost a valuable 3 -
year -old mare on Monday last from inflam-
mation.
Mr. James Sansburn who a short time
ago attempted tk improve on tele, "get up"
of one of his fiters, succeeded in getting a
l
week's rest. ale at work again.
Mr. David (Anne returned on Saturday,
from the Vlichlean lumber woods. Dave
thinks it is a boss place to spend the win-
ter.
J. It. Clarke, the boot -black orator, is
billed to appear in the Methodist church
on Wednesday and Thursday nights, March
1481) and 15th. , "To and fro in London"
will be his subjsict on the first night.
Isn't it about tine° we Royal Templars
had emerged from our winter quarters and
were getting down to work again? Come,
berethren, wake up I Meeting this Thurs-
day night. Eyery member come.
A checker match was played here on Fri-
t"
day night last:, etivnthe Motherwell and
home teams, e former coming of victor-
ious. Score 2t; to 14, six games being
played. The visitors were entertained to
an oyster supper. The return match will
be played at Motherwell on Friday night.
The animal missionary meeting of the
Methodist church will be held on Wednes-
day evening, March 21s8, and will be ad.
dressed by the first ordained Japanese min-
ister. There will doubtless be a full at.
as everybody is ourious to see
the Jap.
Mr. William Elliott, au ex -al. P., who
represented Peel in Parliament of Canada
for Many years, died on Friday ttf, the resi-
dence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Jas. Rus-
sel, of r.Eraltalgat The deceased gentlemen
WaS 51 yeers of age,
In the matter of reAlrottd btilding Ontario
takes rank einong tl.16 Most ptogieesivo
communities in the world. A government
return jtiet lemma shown the peovince to
Possess 5505 miles of complete treclz, of
which 4140 has beau doeseructed since eon-
federetiou • It is griestionable if any other
country of equal size eau show such a re -
(wed of internal development, there being,
oft the igteie of it 2000,000 popelation, ono
mile ler every. 858 inbabitinits. Besides
this loge shoumg there are, too, 1050
miles projected or wider donetraction, the
greater pine of whieli Will DO rloubt at an
oerly date be eompleterl, and other izehemee
• Lu.can.
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The friends of Mr. Geo. POItO, Of Clan-
401)0Ye, W110 is at present confined in the
Ceunty Jail ior a breach of the Scott Mt,
are much alarmed at his eondition. His
family physician has pronounced his illness
dangerous, and: states that further confine-
ment will likely destroy all salience of his
recoveeye A1)1)1106.04 for hie immediate
seelease lois •been neifele.tee the Mieister
Jtistiee by Messrle Graydon &
Mr. Porte is one of the oldest residents of
Middlesex; and is universally respected by
his friends'and adiaaintatmes.
A eouple of months ago:Henry Boyd, of
Brecon, absconded erode this • country for
reasons best known to himself ; but before
doing so'he aold a Clydesdale stallion, on
Wind: a',DittoWel Da#111 had a lien, to a maal
naniedeeleCkffery, of ' Leman, for $2.200.
As own as this came to the knOwledge of
the Listowelite, he handed the case • over to
constable Davis, who tracked the animal to
Liman, and, secured the aid of Constable
Bawden to mist him in obtaining it.
These two worthies spent several dayslook-
ing for the animal there, but were unable
to d. it, although it was within a stone's
threw of Bawden if house. It is alleged
that the horse was subsequently taken out
of the stable at night and taken to London.
The animal cannot be found, and it is be-
lieved it is fax away from the neighbor-
hood.
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'TJeborne Council.
•
The Council met on 3rd of lelarch. All
the members present. Minutes of last
meeting read add signed.
Tenders for the erection of a bridge
across the creek opposite Mr. J. Hunter's
on the 6111 and 7th cons. were opened.
Moved by J. Shier, seconded by T. Cam-
eron, that L. Hardy's tender for erection of
bridge at Mr. J. Hunter's, acoording to
plans and apecifications provided, be aocept-
ed. it being the lowest. -Carried.
The report of the Auditors was then road
Moved by 3. Halls, seeonded by W. Kydd,
Shat the Auditors' report as now presented,
be accepted and 150 copies printed in pam-
phlet form. --Carried.
Moved by J. Shier, seconded by T. Cam-
eron, that the Collector's roll be received,
and the Reeve instructed to deliver to the
Collector his bond. -Carried.
Moved by W. Kydd, seconded by James
Halle, that the Collector receive an order
for $2.18, being $1.17 uncolleetable tax and
$1 dog tax.-Clarried.
Moved by T. Cameron, seconded by Jas.
Halls, that the offer of Win. Milne, of Eth-
el, for cedar lumber for the municipality at
$11,25 per M, delivered at Exeter, and also
the offer of Abray & Edwards to supply
rock elm at $12.00 per M, delivered where
reqhired, be aeoepted,---Carried.
The Clerk was instructed to order cedar
lunaber from Mr. Milne.
Moved by 3. Shier, seconded by J Halls,
that orders be issued for the following
fonounte, viz: Jas. 0. Joues 35; William
Minere, $5 • Wm. Itoutley, 355; Thomas
Coates, ed) ; Win. Routley, ,
32.17 M.
Samwell, $13. -Carried.
On motion of J. Shier, seconded by T.
Cameron, the Council adjonrned to meet
again Saturday, the 581) of May, at eleven
o'clock, a. In.
Trustees of schools throughout the town'
ffiip will take notice that tbe Board of
Health hag authorized the Sanitary 'teepee -
tor to visit the various school sections in
tholspeing and make a report to the Board
of the ertnitiery condition of the school
housee, yarcia, wells and onehouees. In
eftee any aro reported unfevorable, action
will be taken to remedy the evil,
Ratepayere Ned others ore oleo notified
thet the taw respecting the regienation of
biethe, marriages encl deaths must be cow -
plied with, The Clerk has been instrnated
by the Government authorities to enforce
the lew reepeding delinquents m thole
matters. ,5ce back of aseesemoot notices
loit by the Assessor. G, W, lioreiten,
Oletle
oes
Dutieg the inlet year biliety-80'o persons
were convioted in Woet 11Eidd1etiox of vie
101'0 the Scott Ant, twenty- Mee being sec-
ond offentes. The fines imposed negro-
geted 35,080, of which 134,300 has been
Crediton.
& Wilds' noted dramatic
company gave another of their shows in
the town hall on Saturday evening last.
There was a slight 'variation in the pro-
glamme, and all who were present seemed
fo enjoy themselves.
limers.-Mr. H. Eilber has fitted up the
premises he bought from Fred. Brown, and
has turned it into a cosy office.-Frone good
authority we learn that during the last
three weeks our merchants and tradesmen
of Creditdn have lost about $3000 by the
assignment of farmers in this neighborhood.
This must have an effect an business men,
and is indeed a serious drawback to the
community.
Honor roll for S. 5, No. 5, Stephen'for
February. Founeu Ceass.-Adelina Mors
look, John Dyer, Alfred Clark, Mary
Svreele Cieorge Zveiker, Sophia Brown, Lib-
bie Young, Levine Brown, Bertha Trove -
thick, and William England. 311D CLASS.
-Thos. Ward, Edmund Bertrand, 'Vinetta
Banes and Mary A. Beaver. Olen Oness.---
Herbert Swartz, Herman Ewald, Fred.
Legriee, Christian Geybar, Albert Bertrand,
and Michael Beaver,
PEnsowAte-Miss Schneid'er, of Mild-
may, Ont., is visiting friends in the neigh-
borhood. -Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bush, who
have been very low for some time past are,
we are glad to hear, recovering nicely. -Mr
Fred. Cuntz who has been working for Mr.
Wm. Wenzel, has secured a situation with
Mr. I. Handfeed, of Exeter. We are sorry
to lose Fred, but we are glad he is so near
to us still. -Mr. D. Grant, of Seaforth, was
in town on Tuesday. and took advantage of
the good sleighing and hauled a 11,4 Te quan-
tity of cordwood toe the brick yards, for
whicli be had contracted.
Zurich.
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The following is a correct report of the
pupils of senior division, Zurich Public
School for the month of February; the
report is based on Good Conduct and
General Profioiencyt-Fifth class, Louisa
Rauch and Robert Steinbach. Fourth olaes,
George Buchanan, 307; William Hess, 269;
Barbara Witwer,256; Edith Steinbach, 250;
Rosa Hamill, 222; William Johnstone, 189;
Emma Johnstone, 209; John Scheetler, 204;
Wm. Wurm, 196; John Kibler, 192; Katie
Zimmermann, 191; Peter Schwalin, 177;
Hattie Johnstone, 176; Mary Ann Koehler,
168; Annie Koehler,169; Katie Woolley, 148;
Maggie Holtzman, 138; George Schoellig,
122. Third class, Lydia Strompfer, 217;
Annie Lipphardt, 184; John Gies, 177;
Maggie Wells, 163; Flora H.ess, 162; Noah
Sarnras, 158; Laura Williams, 155; William
Baker, 151; Carrie Grab, 147; Wm. Dirstein,
146; Wesley Sehoellig,146; Louisa Koehler,
131; Lizzie Becker, 159; Maggie Deichert,
123; Albert 13iclensan, 109; Wm. Wright,
44. The averagt attendance for the month
Was 136.
Samuel J. Latta
Principal.
Installation of officers in Zurich lodqe
224 A.F. & A.M., took place last Thursday
evening, The following officere were in-
stalled:-Bro. Dan Dyer, W. Me bro. D.
McEwan, S.W.; bro. 0. Grab, JeW.; bro.
Agnew, S,D.; bro. Moffat, Je. D.; bro. Butt,
Tyler; bro. Mero, bro, Bonthron, Sec'y;
bro. llodgins, Treas.; bro. Reynolds, Chap.
W. bro. P.M. Reid of Temple lodge St.
Catharines presented the Master for instill-
aLi°11;
Den TIME9.-WO are jogging along,
doing a little bosiness now and again,
which helps :to keep the wolf from the
door. Business last week was splendid
Our merchants are beginning to receive
their spring millinery, end tbe ladies of
Zurich and vicinity may be on the lookout
for a good clisplay.--Tho revival meetings
are still being carried. on in the Evangelical
Church with success, Rev. Mr. Fear hee
prayer meetinge after his Tuesday evening
servicee.--The roads have boon yery slip-
pery during the past few clays, eeveral pe-
destrians having had same very hard fells
in cousequence, -Mr. Jacob Soblueliter,
while deseencling his front steps, aceidontly
slipped, striking the back of his head so
herd as to lay hut out in a eenselees con-
dition, Medial aid was called, end under
the careful treatnaent of Dr. Bachanan Mr,
S. is able to he around agaiii.-Mr. Mat,
Westlake, of the Sadao Line, sylio had a
Rains injury to his left knee a fesv mouths
ego, was utfortmeato enough to break the
old wound afresh. -The toboggan slide is
still in good shape ; no aeCident lately -
Some very heavy kettle hey° been brotight
to town lately, -Isar, les Herisabeelcer, of the
&tibia Line, and Mr, John B. Geiger, of
the Bronson Lie° letead Jollying for Da.
ltota in a few weeks both gentlemen liaa
O sale of their and farm Stec
Geo, Boolkor, of Brussrls, is visiting his
mother and friends in this
.The IVIolsons Bank
(OUART,4141)13'r PARLIAMENT, 1360 ,
Paid np 041)4E01 $2,000,0Q0
Beet Fund. 875,000
Ogees the P ualie 4 B4d8 OD= INTBBEST
ANNOMeor Menev eel
DEPOSIT 131 UIPT
Alsip siTsrt o4ENT.IN=BE8vg pEA, .9./i Nina
For Money in
SWvings BankDep'ra't
(Lately Bee0Pene3.
rofferther particulars apply at The Bank
Main Street, Exeter.
()newel HOURS --
10 a 10.eo 8p re. Saturdaye, 10 a, pi. telp.sa
A. A. 0. DENOVAtx
Exeter, Oct, 25, '87, .74aatieof
ear=swapitinmileatiz.
Dashwood.
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Bniees.—Tery old weather here lately.
-Oar streets for several days were very
slippery owing to the icy sleet that fell.
Staggering people were to be seen all oyer
and it (seemed as if a free distillery was
located, around here. Kr. 1V1. Fenn, our
reapeoted saddler and !largess maker, has
had so raech work Wall° hes ;semen& the
services of a men. He hasatlreedl seedseal
orders for Dakota, -Mr, "Joseph Snell has
moved his offiee to Mr. Simons' eitore, and
will beprepared to do conveyanoingote, for
any one wishing steel, -Anetber batch
of immigrants artived in town, the other
night, They intend !stepping, but it would
be better for them to move veest as weleav,e
but work enough for our own peeple•--Sev-
eral oe our citizens intend going to Dakota
in a short time It is to be hoped. theymay
like the ocnnitrea and tprosper.-Mr,
Grill , who has beeu Lome visiting his
parents and friends this winter intends
going back in a short time. Reintends" to
take a team and a sett of harness and what
else we would venture to say, Will
will be missed by all for he has made many
11810 friends &nee he has been home. -The
revival under the management of Rev. 3.
Ortwein is going on with great stmess.
Over sixty already have been converted.
May the good work still go on.
1:Lensall.
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The town has of late been very much in-
terested in the anniversary services of Car-
mel Preabyterian °hereto The services on
Sabbath were largely attended. On Monday
evening the annual tea meeting was held
in the basement of the churoh, and was in
every way a success, Rev. Mr. Fletcher act-
ing as chairman in a pleasing and able
manner. Assooiate±1 with him on the plat-
forna were Rev. gentlemen from different
parts of the county, and their addresses
were instructing and interesting. Particu-
lar mention might be made of a duet ren-
dered by Misses A. Reynolds and L Emma,
in theinusually good. style. Again on Tues-
day evening the baitament was visited by
about three hundred persons, end after par-
taking of the good things provided by the
ladies of the congregation, engaged in a
social entertainment, consisting of music,
recitations and readings. all being well
pleased witlithe MOMS of the anniversary
services of the church. Clolleotion on Sab-
bath and proceeds of tea and social, one
hundred and eighty dollars.
The Rev, 0. H. Bridgman, of St. Paul's
Church, is engaged in ptitting up a, build-
ing to be called a Mission Hall for the use
of the church. The Rev, Mr. Bridgman is
an ardent worker and has accomplished
much in building up the church here. Long
may he be spared to continue his good
worlc.
[The above was intended for. last week
but was received too late. -En.]
Large quantities of wood, saw logs anct
grain are coming into town daily.
Miss Blackwell, daughter of the late sta-
tion agent, was in town visiting friends.
G. Malwen, our worthy deputy -reeve,
and enterprising salt manufacturer, has
r parehaeed a large quantity of cooper stock
from the estate of the Jas. Kydd, of Dub-
lin.
The annual meeting of members of Agri-
cultural society was held on the 2nd haste,
when the following officers were elected :-
R. MeMordie, President ; Wm. Hodgius,
vice-pres. ; Directors : D. Burns, H. Eyre,
0. Brown. Sec, E. Rennie. The :date of
holding the show has not been decided on
yet.
(From Another Source.)
BRIDFS.-Mr. and Mrs. Coact attended
the funeral of Mrs, O's sister, who resides
at Carlton Plaoe, last week. -Mr. James
Carter, of ‘Hensall salt fame,' but now of
Cartright, was in town for a few days. -
Mr. Wm. Henry, formerly boot and shoe
merchant here, called on a few friends late -
1,5e -efts. Coffins. of Exeter, has been
spending a few days at her brother's, Mr.
R. Bonthron. -T. 'Berry, who runs the
sale and exchange stables here, is purchas-
ing hea.vy draught horses for shipment.
-Our curling club attended the honspiel
at Seaforth, and notwithstanding their good
score were unsuccessful in securing the
tankard. -Quite a umber of the young
people attended a basket social held at Mr.
johneon's, on the Blind Line, for the pur-
pose of defraying some expenses on the
Fansville Methodist church. Proceeds,
$14.50. --Owing to the present fall of snow
the business ia again in the ascendancy. -
Mr. R. Elder, who sells the Toronto
Light Binder, is looking forward to a good
semen's tvorke -It is with regret that we
have to record the severe illness of Miss
Rodgins, of this place, who is suffering
from a severe cold, which. we am informed
bas taken a very serious nature, and her
constitution being weakened by the effect
of the measles, the cold is doubly effective
as it woelcl otherwiee have been. -A great
many of the children in the village have
the measloe.-Mr. Brown, of Brantford,
was in town securing contracts for slating
houses.-11fre. Wm. Moir, who has been
suffering from pleurisy for some time, is
slowly bat surely recovering.
Prominent lumbermen bail witIepleasure
the prospeat of the removal of the ciuty on
imported lumber by the United States.
In the Montreal Recorder's Court, on
Friday, Francois Desmarchaie, a botcher,
was fined $100 or eix months for kissing a
young married woman. He waft eonittiitt
ere
There wag reeently out on the faein of
:Mr. Jas. SleAvoy, 11'3, 71h eon., Picker -
mg. a elver maple tree, eme hundred and
Von foot long find foisr feet it diameter, and
which cottained eight and one quarter
ourchs of cord wood, well and cloeely
Thiel most be the eliampioii maple tree of
the Dominion.
A farmer 01 Seymour township named
McCane iltivee a teem composed ot a horse
and an ox Imenessed together, tie has
trained the ex wellt a bit in his month, the
same as a horse, and they !roe' off together
with a sleigh 00 WOII as a team of horses,
Mr. McCann is drawing cedar from near
Mud Lalce 1.31011ton fitetion, a distance
of Si relies, gna makers thteri trips a day.
Etc says the ox teiriyee on one-half the
quantity of food to the horse, tma (low
tliosvorlr fully as woll,