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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1892-10-27, Page 1Subscribe i(I7l"..:. The EXETER !,O!OC14TE, Only 115 from now w tiA Januttly 1st uip3. Give it u. trial.. ,.,._.,.,,. ......-sem=- _..,_..sw VOL. IN •••nw..�...e�wrm..w....nn..,pa+w..•,nu.a+a..�.y.p�w�q.'.,emm,r.n.,...n.m..., .w.. Thelr'�o son Barak. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital .... $2,000,000' Rest Ful'td .............. 1,100,000, Head office Montreal. F, WODFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAIUIiI, Money advanced to good Panner's on their own notes with ono or more endorsers at 7 per Dent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from EO a, in, to 8 p. m., Saturdays IO a.m. to 1 p. m A general banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowed for mon- ey on Deposit Receipts, Savings Bank at 3 per cent. N. DYER IIURDON Exeter, Jan 28, '88. Sub ?tttttager -.. T FJ E t hug .Cate, Is published, every Thursday Morning, at the Office, MAIN -STREET, — EXETER. By the SANDERS' PUBLISHING COMPANY. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. • One Dollar per annum if paid .in Advance. 81,5() if not so. paid. 8 direrttaiaa.g Rates ors S pp7Sca- tic= No paper discontinued until all arroarag'es are paid. Advertisements without specific directions will bo published till forbid and eharged accordinly. Liberal' discount made for transcient advertisements inserted for long periods. Every descriptiou of .T0B PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and at moderate rates. Cheques, money crd- ere. &o. for advertising, subscriptions, etc. to bo made payable to Sanders & Sweet PRo1'RI1fTOR8 Church E)ireetory. TRIv'ITT MEM0HX .i. OnunoH.--Rev. F. H Fatt, Rector. Sunday Services. 11 a. m and 7p.m. Sabbath School, 8.p.m. Rely Communion, tet Sunday of each month at Morning Service. and in months of five Sun- days, after Evening Service of 4th Sunday of tho month. Holy Baptism on 2ncl Sunday of each month ietmorning service. METHODIST Citunti'lI--.Tames-st, Rev. A. L. Russell, Pastor. Sunday Services, 10.80 a. m. anc16.30 p. m. Sabbath School, 2.80 p. m. MAIN STREET—Rev. W. MODoxiaglt, Pas- tor. Sun lay Services, 10 30 a.m. and 6.80 p.m. Sabbath Sohool 2.30 p. in. PRESIIYTERIAN CHUIICE..—Rev. W. Martin, 'Pastor. Sunday Services, 11 a. m. and 6.30 p. m. Sabbath Sebool, 9.45 a.m. Profeses,onal Cards. H. KINSMAN, L. D. S, Fanson's Block two doors north of Carling Store, VAIN STREET, EXETER, extracts teeth tthout pain. Away at Hensall on 1st riclay; Aisa Craig on 2nd and 4th Tuesday; and.2/urioh on last Thursday of each mouth. CH. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal . College Dental Surgeons, successor to H. L. Billings. Office over Post Office Exeter, Ont. A safe anaestheticiven fur the painless extraction of teeth. rine Golil Fillings as required. �HeclieaL JB WHITELY, M. D., C. M., PHYSICIAN . and Surgeon. Of!iee and residence— Corner Victoria and Elgin streets, Goderieh, Ontario. 71 R. J. A. ROLLINS. OFFICE—MAIN ST. 1J Residence—Corner Andrew and North Streets, Exeter, Ontario. DR. T. P. McLAUGHLIN, MEMBER OF the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario. Physician, Surgeon and Accouch- eur. Unice, Dashwood, Ont. DR. T. A. AMOS, M. D., C. M , Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario; licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Edinburgh; licen- tiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Sur- geons, Glasgow; Fellow of Trinity Medical College, Toronto, Offtee—Dr. Cowen's for- mer residence. legal. L) H. COLLINS, BARRISTER, SOLICIT - 03, Conveyancer, Notary Public. Office—Over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ontario. Money to Loan. LII. DICKSON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR • of Supreme Court, Notary Pnblic,'Con- veyanoor, Commissioner, &c. Money to loan Office—Fan son's Block, Exeter. V LLIOT & ELLIOT, BARRISTERS, SOLIC- 1J itors, Conveyancers, &o. B. V.ELLIOT. J. ELLIOT Auctioneers. TTBROWN, Winohelsea. Licensed A.uct e ioneerfor the Counties of Perth .and Middlesex, also for the township of Usborne Sales promptly attended to and term s reason able.Sales arranged at Post office, Winchelsa AJ. ROLLINS, late of Manitoba, Llcens- Oed Auctioneer, for, the counties of Hur- on and Middlesex. Residence:. 1 mile south. of Exeter, Ont. Sale Orders by mail or other- wise promptly attended to at reasonable prices. EBOSS.ENBI.IRRY, Hensall Ontario. Lie- e onsod Auotionoer for the Counties of Huron and Perth. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. �HARDY, Licensed Auctioneer for the . HARDY, County of.Fl.uron. Sales Oondectod on reasonable terms. Farm and Farm Stock a specialty. Fixll arrangements can be ,made at this office. ICED. W..FARNCOMB, Provincial Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office, ()Yew Post Office, Main street, Exeter, Ont. ammoosiquadeam000mmwasimemaeleosameasvaanyweromeonmsegospI ATVD MILLER, Veterinary Surgeon, Tom 7- , J' 1Graduate of the Ontario Veteriniinary College' Toronto, (Successor to Wm. Sweet;, V. S) Over 18 years practice, °Moe and residence ono bl;ockeast ofltichardPiokards store. Opposite Skating Rink, Exeter, Ont, EARNEST ELLIOT. AGENT Fen The Western Fire Assurance Company, of Toronto The Pliconix Wire Insurance Co'y., • of London, England The Alliance Fire Assur. Co'y., of Lo Itclon, England Ofiicet-Main-streets Eeter, Ont. FOE SALE, Anti rightPiano.(Mason & Ricoh) —7 oct- atve—almastnew. Apply at this office. EXETER.. ONTARIO. rf1'. TRSDAY.' )CTO BEII 219 1892" _ .. .......... •,..e,•Wroaz•w...a. a•..•y",.v.A-,.o_.a,....n,...*.z,. `•,,.w.v..r...•.••.•..+tea:....,.....,..•......-..•.. EXETERWIRKETS. Are You live9 from 460 to 4190, but they will sell it Wheat per bushel.. Barley , Oats , ... 1 • . Peas . • • . Butter ... .. Eggs . .. .. . Potatoes per bus Hay per ton .. . o for $25. Sometimes they sell, but not ' - Have von heard of the valnes in •A•rtee $0.63 t o 0.6a I 85 to 40 Pries and boots and shoes at the Big 26 to 27 13ankrnpt Store. the very best 40c. Ja 56 to 57 pan. Tea for 22, o;� the best 40e 0 uni 15 to 16 Powder Tea for 22ee. n'lee's, women's . 14 & 14 and children's boots anti shoes, all at ESTRAY STk:Elt. 40 to 40 close cut prices, at prices that would mean starvation to regular shoe deal- ers Ask them, Young Glavin, who it is alleged' was associated with the Englishman, Cooper, last week, charged with' burg• Iarizinn the store of Wing & Meri7er, was brought before, Justice. Snell on Tuesday and by him cm°nmitted to stand his trial at Goderieh. The' boy seems very young, not more than 13 or 14 years of age, and it is to b© clop recated that even a charge of crime should be made against one so young. His father was, at the same time and before the same justice, charged with ret ivirlg stolen goods (the goods being found in and atone the honer) He was committed for trial an.i gave bail to appear at next court of competent jurisdiction for trial. 5,00 to 6.00 ...,.,F....i.,,. There strayed on to the premises, Lot 6, Soltth Boundary. Stephen, steer. Owner can have samo by proving property and paving exponses. W. G. RIEsr.Y, Centralia V. O. _m,....m,.,.... STRAYED. On the premises, north half lot 28, con. 8. Usborne, a spring pig, on or about the 16th August. Owner eon have same by proving property and paying expenses. rPu. OEE, Exeter P.O. US1'. All parties aro hereby requested r.ot to ne- gotiate forte note of 865, drawn in favor of MI. Richard Davis and signed by Messrs. Wuukes Bros., as the sante has been paid. R, DAvts. BOAR FOR SERVICE. The undersigned will keep for sorvioe on Lot 15, Con, 3rd, Stephen, a thoroughbred. Berkshire Boar. TERMS:—$t, payabl,o at time of service, with privelege of returning if necessary. JAS. WILLIS, Prop. SALE REGISTER. Auction sale of gents' furnishings, 1•'anson'8 Block, Saturday, October 29th at 2 o'clock p.m. A. Rollins, Auct ; J. G. Smallacombe, Prop. TEACHER WANTED, FEI±ALE._. For 1893, holdit.g a second or third class certificate, for S. S. No. 5, Hay. Apply stating salary expected. to 3t Tilos. TUIINIJUULL, Brewster, Ont. 010 REWARD. vv A reward of St0 is hereby offered to any person furnishing information that will se- cure the conviction of the party or parties who broke the window in the house occupied by Mrs. Dickey, on the night of the 18th or morning of the 10t11 inst. Crediton, 24th O0t..1892. Jens LEWIS PROPERTY FOR SALE. Situated on the corner of Waterloo and William streets, consisting of three lots, on which is situated a frame .house, stable, a number of fruit bustles and trees. The loca- tion is in a splendid part of the village. Por further particulars apply to MR. ALFRED BOIVEY. COTTAGE FOR SALE O1• to rent, frame, containing eight rooms and a good brick cellar, situated on Elisabeth street, south of James st. Methodist church. Hard and soft water on the premises. Possession given 16th Nov., '92. Apply to T. DEAr11i7G or at this office. RlliTdat$. EssExr.—In Centralia, on Oet. 12th, the wife of Mr. George Essery, of a son. DZAIUING.—In McGillivray, on the 26th inst., the wife of Abraham Dearing, of a daughter. I�AY.—In Usborne, on Oct. 23rd, the wife of Mr. Joseph May, of a daugh- ter TAYLOR.—In Usborne.,on the 25th inst., the wife of Mr. Robert Taylor, of a son. MAIRiCIA.Cx1ES. BAwDRN—PoRTD.—In Lucan, on the 26th inst., by the Rev. R. H. Shaw, Mr,.Peter Bawden, of Ridgetown, formerly of Exeter, to Miss Maud Porte, of Lucan. SMITn—CHOWE i—At the residence of the bride's father, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. A. L. Russell, Chairman of the district, the Rev. A. C. Smith, of Ilcierton, to Miss Edith N., daughter of Mr. Edy. Chowen. of Usborne. JEssEY—HAw1cuNs.--In Exeter, on the 25th inst., at the residence of the bride's ratother, by the Rev. Fred Heliing Fittt, Henry Walton Jessey, of Elmira, N. Y., to Catherine Haw king. of Exeter. --_-- CATARRH IN THE HEAD �..., Is undoubtedly a disease of the blood: and as each only a reliable blood puri- fier can effect a perfect eure. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the best blood purifier, and it has cured many serer° cases of catarrh. It gives an appetite and builds up the whole system. 'Hood's Pills act especially upon the liver ,•rotuing'itfrom torpidity to its natural duties, dare constipation and assist digestion. *eafoi bit nye Works. .M1 orders for the above Dye can be loft with E. Ii. Fish, (Mirk List. Mr. A. J. McTavish has leen Confin- ed to his bed for several clays, but we are pleased to see that he is convalee- cent. Leet. On Friday between Exeter field Robb Sweet's farm, lot 4, North ,Boundary, a scribbling book containing a full ac count of a sale. Finder will be suit able rewarded by leaving same at this office. 2-t Works Loot. .An axe was lost about two weeks ago between Exeter station and John Penhale's farm, Lake Road. Finder will receive a reward by leaving same at this office. Musical. The Cosgrove Concert Company will give an entertainment in Drew's Opera House on Friday evening, Nov. 4th, tinder the auspices of the Exeter Fire Company. They are well known to many here and are worthy of pat - renege. Come and hear them Novem- ber 4th. Notice. • Parties having any clothing, amts, equipment or other accoutrement of or belonging to supply or armory of No. 6 Company, 83rd Batt., will kindly re- turn such to the undersigned. Any person retaining any of the above pro perty after the 15th November, 1802, will be prosecuted in the manner pro- vided by R. S. C. Chap. 41. LEWIS H. DICKSON, In Command, No. 6, 83 Batt. An Annual Visitor. Our old friend the Canadian Aimee - ac, now in its forty sixth year, increas- es in vigour each year of its life. The issue for 1893 will be published earlier than usual and has been enlarged by the addition of an Ontario Law List, a more complete Cllergy.liat •Incl a :e'er iety of other valuable information. An interesting article on IVilis and Exec- utors has been prepared for it, also one on Life insuradce. The, city taken up is Montreal, of which a readable sketch is given together with a Map of the central portion. To The )Front! We notice by the announcement in October issue of the Farmers'Aclvocafe, of London, Ont., and Winnipeg, Dian., that it is to be published twice a month after January 1st, 1893. at the same rate ($1.00) per annum as heretofore. Vre are always pleased to have this journal reach our office, as it contains a vast amount of valuable reading on all subjects pertaining to Agricultu- e This journal is ever ready to take ° up the cudgels in behalf of the farmers, and should receive their hearty sup- port. The London 'Election Not Over Net. .A. case which exeited much interest was tried at the Zurich Diyision Court on Wediaescl:iv last. Mr. R. Bonthron, merchant of Hensel', sued Mr. T. Mur- doch, of the same place, for the amount of a wager, held. by Mr. Murdoch as stakeholder, and made between R. Bontkron and W. Hodgins, upon the last London election—Bonthron betting that Hyman would bo elected,. and Hodgins betting that .Carling would get there. Murdoch paid the money to Hodgins and the suit was brought to recoyer the money. Judge Doyle took the matter deliberately and will render judgment on the 8t11 inst. The New Canada. ' The November issue of Canada, the brightest and best of Canadian month ler papers, appears in a new form, and the pries is reduced to 50 cents a year, A story by Prof. Roberts, The Hudson Bay Company, The Snowbird in Can- ada, with well chosen selections, and the departments, Canadiana, The Edi- tor's Talk, Hoine Topics, Graver Thoughts, etc., make a very interest- ing number of this patriottc. and ex- cellent monthly. All who subeeribe before New Year's Day will receive Canada a whole year for 25 cents in stamps. Address, MATTHEW R. Ketecterr Hampton, New Brunswt''el. • A gang of swindlers have been working the Owen Sound section of tho country, beguiling tho unwary farmer. Four men compose the gang, but they operate in pairs. The modes operandi was to hire a rig from a li.v- ory stable and drive to the country. There they represent themselves to be travellers for a Montreal jewelry firm, going to some of the adjacent villages to sell their goods, Under the pretense of not knowing' their where- abouts,they call on a farmer to enquire the way to some village. Itt the con- versation that follows they represent that they have ,just received intelli. pence of the assignment of the house they represent, which invariably owes them a large sttm. They have just one wisttch to dispose of. It is worth The AOYOOATE OFFICE ,whom in need ot^ Tale Bills, Hand 13>,lls, Letter heads and Envelopes --in fact, ell i;inds of printing, St. lYlarys. tti:frcgticntly suspicion is aroused Master Johnnie, tits eightoereyear- They were caught attd jailed. old son of Mr, John Keen of St. Mares etearcll Metes, The, Ilev, A. L. Mussell, pastor of Jams ;;t tea Methodist Church, preach- ed In Main street chtu'ch on Sunday niorniug last, in the absents of Rev. McDonagh.—The collections in the Methodist churches here last Sunday were in aid of the St. John sufferers by tire. -The Rev. Mr. Rite. of Walker- yiile, occupied the pulpit ie James street Methodist church Sunday morn big- and the Main Street in the evening He is here for the purpose of securing aid in pnyiiig for the church which the London. Conference are now build - big zit' Walkervitle, Ontario. -Evan; e Matic meetitlgsare being carried on in the James st. Methodist church by the pastor and; congregation at present.. and are being well attended. Consid erablo good has already been accomp• fished. The meeting commences at 7.30 p.m. arid are held every night but Saturday. ir'ereou al 111 entl en. Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Dyer wore visiting friends and relatives in Zurich during the past week.—Mr. Ed. Sanders was in the village Sunday and Mouday.— Mr. Sidney Davis, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Richard Davis, have been on a vlsi' to friends near Masouville.— Mr. E. J. McRoberts; General Fire and Life Insurance agent, of London, was in town on Saturday. -Mr. R. Leathern, who has been in England for some months, returned here on Thursday last week. -Messrs Solomon and John Manning, together with their families, Left for Bidgetown on Friday, whore they intend carrying on a butchering business.—Mr. John Delbrrdge and Mrs. Mary Fisher, who have been in Maui toba for some few weeks visiting friends returned fast week.—Mr. Robt. Swale, of Kansas City, is here yisiting. —Mr. A. McDoneil, of Portage la Prairie, formerly of Exeter is here vis- iting friends. ---Mr. Jr mes Brophy, of 1Tontreal, spent Fiirlay and Saturday with his brother in-Iaw,Mr. L. H. Dick son.—Mr. Elliott, of Molsons Bank, West Toronto Junction, is visit ing friends and relatives in town. Zurich. Mr. John Spackman, of Exeter, was doing business in town during the week —Mr, J. Weber, of New Dundee, was the glivst of his son, Harry, last Monday.—?lil•s. George,Balcer, of -Brus. sets, was visiting friends and relatives: had Ike misfortune to lose his arm through an accident in Clark & Car man's flax mill about 5 ended,: Friday evenings. While carrying a small bale of tow he had occasion to pass close to an unprotected portion of the shafting which caught his 'oad and instantly whirled hien round it, When freed from its grasp it was found that his arm had been pulled out at the should- er and was wholly separated from his body. He was removed to his father's. residence in the west ward and medi cal aid at ,once procured. Although in a low condition,there are some hopes of his recovery. Hensall, Beautiful weather has been with us: during the past week.—An exchange. of pulpits occurred in St. Paul's church on Sunday, the Rev. Mr. Softley oecu- pying the pulpit of Kirkton church, while the Rev. H. D. Steele gave inter- esting discourses here, afterwards ad, ministering the sacrament,—In the cases of 11IcIntvre vs. Holtz and Bon thron vs Hodgins, which were to have come 'off on Wednesday- last week. judgement was reseryed until the 8th of November.—We are informed that Mr. Smith, an attorney at law, has de- cided to establish a law office here. We wish Mr. Smith every success as he comes well recommended and desires the patronage of this entire section.— Mr. George Petty has arrived hoose front the Northwest, Where he has been on a visit. • Biddulph. The social entertainment under the auspices of the Ladies of St. Patrick's church. which came off as announced on Friday evening last at the house of Mr Phiueas Hunter, proved a grand success, Nothing could be more de sirable than the weather, which was truly Indian Summer; while every available corner of the house was filled to overflowing. Seven tables had to be laid in succession; and all, both young and old, enjoyed to the full the bountiful repast provided by the ladies of the congregation. After doing am pie justice to the substantial sapper, scats were improvised to accommodate the crowa, who listened attentively to the short but Interesting programme. arranged for the °voting. Mr: Robin in this neighborttood for several days sail Armit•1re, of Lucan, was moved during the past week.—Mr. George Sutherland paid our village a flying visit last Tuesday.—School Inspector Tom, of Goderieh, paid our school a visit last Tuesday. He reports the school in a very good condition.—Mrs. Godboldt, who has been in the neigh- borhood of Berlin during the past week, has returned again to this vill ago.—The A. 0..F. of this place intend having their annual concert some time next month, They have secured the aid of several professional vocalists and the Climos Harmonica Band, of Stanley. Kirkton Rev. Mr. Steele, of Kirkton, officiated on Sunday last at Staffa and Hensall, and administered Holy Communion in the church at both places for Revd. E. Softley, of Hensall, who took duty on the same day in St. Patrick's church, Biddulph, and Si. Paul's church, Kirk- ton.—The Anniversary of the Metho dist church at Kirkton, will be held on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 30tH and 31st. Sermons will be preached by Rev. S. W. Holmes, of Stratford, at 10.30 a.m. and 7 p m. on Sunday The tea meeting' will be held on Monday evening. Refreshments served iiom 5 to 7. Reys. Holmes, Scott, Fletcher and Birke will deliver addresses. The. Kirkton choir will render appropriate music. Proceeds in aid of Trust Fund. We believe the ladies are putting forth every effort to make this a grand suc- cess, and when our ladies go about it they can do things up right. Tickets only 25 cents and every one will be welcome. Johnston's Mills. (Too late for last week.) A Wltuolt.—The steam barge Nash ua which was wrecked on the lake a few weeks ago, is still in the samo po- sition as it was a week ago. It is about mile north of Taylor's Grove, and some fifteen rods from the shore. It is turned bottom upwards, and one end is badly shattered. At the time it was wrecked It was towing' another vessel loaded with 'lumber like itself. Its total length was 136 feet, of which 104 feet are left. It contained 12 hien and two women, and only one of them, one of the women, has been found. Be- ing supplied with life preservers, it is probable that she is the first one who came ashore. Moro light can probably be thrown tipon the subject next week. -BRIErs.—Threshing is about over in this suction. -The service held in the Evangelical church by Rey, Mr. Gilpin, waswell attended.—The sings ing Lass, under the leadership of Mr, B ehtel, has been re•or anized.-A few of the folks of this place attended the Bayfield fair last Friday.—Promat- on examination* ilext Friday. into the char by Rev. Mr. Steele, and no one could have discharged the dut ins of chairman with greater accept. ante or ability. The musical part of the programme was well rendered by Miss Alice Hodgins, organist of the church, assisted by Messrs. Isaac, and Frederick and Willie Davis. Readings and recitations were given by Rev. Mr Steele, Miss Murdoch, and others; while a solo by Miss Hoclgins, and tt hymn entitled "God is loge" by at little girl and boy of Mr. Isaac, completed the programme. Votes of thanks were then passed to the ladies and others who provided the entertainment, to the host and hostess for their kindness in generously throwing open their house to the public, and also to the chairman for his able and efficient conduct in, the chair. All joined heartily in singing the National Anthem. Tho proceeds yielded the very satisfactory sum of $25.50, free of all expense—which,with the money already in hand, will be amply sufficient to meet the cost of .the new church sheds now in course of erection. To God be all the praise!— Rev. Mr. Steele, incumbent of St. Pat- rick's church. will (D.V.) preach a ser mon in that church on Sunday, October 30th, at 3 p.m., on ''Golden Stairways: or, The Road to Paradise." Varna. We are very sorry to say that Mr. Samuel Turner is not improving as fast as might be expected.—Mr. Bobier has put in a cider mill and no doubt he will do well as this is a good section for apples.—Mr. Morrow has now got his business, which was interfered with by the recent fire, into running order —Apple picking is now in full blast with the farmers.—Mr. Kaiser, the blacksmith, who came here last spring, has taken his old stand at Brumfield. Centralia. The Dufferin House, 'owned by Mrs. Thomas Hodgins, was purchased on Thursday last by. Mr. Ira Bice, who re- cently sold his hotel in Crediton.- SOLD AGAIrn—The hundred -acre farm re- cently purchased by Mr. Samuel Old - fes from Mr, T, Oke, of Exeter, has again been sold to Mr. Valentino Mitch ell, of Usborne, for the sum of 15,700. The same amount as paid by. Mr. Cal- fas. Will Hagg tth left on Tuesday for Alma, Mich., where he intends to re main during the winter,On There day last Harry Essay met with a pain ful accident by getting crushed be- tween two wagons while unloading brick at the Exeter station.—Rev.' S. J, Allis is continuing the special services at Eden, with great success.—The Young People of this place have re- organized an Epworth League in con- nection with the church, -Last Friday morning some miscreant poisoned a NO 2&) valuable hunting clog belonging to Chap.,Sheardown. This is the secouti dog Chap has lost in a simnel' eutnner. withina week. but he says be knows who did it and warns them on elm third attack, --One night last wee'k.' some person broke into the livery stable, and; finding the clerk asleep, took out Geo, Essery's best horse tud drove the animal nearly to death.—A pleasant time was spent at Ben Short" e shoe shop on Monday eveuleg by a few of the villagers, who took part in .sur prising him. 'Phe night was spent nu the, fautastie whirl Ililtil'a respectable hour, when the party broke up, hoping to most again in the near future. Bruoef eld. FARM BENr>i;o —Mr. James Swage, has succeeded in rentiilg'the Robt Me- ,Cttrtney farm near here, It has been leased to the Messrs. Drown,of Hibbert; for a term of five years, for; $250 per year. It LOntains`100 acres, is well `sit- uated and a good place,and the Messrs. Drown are'enerretic, pushing young men and will make good tenants. Gader ch.' The first anuubl.series of atht:lrttie sports under the auspices of the God- erieh Collegiate Institute will be held on the Fair Grounds .on Fridav,October 28th, commencing at 1.30 p.m. The athletic competitions willcomprise. foot racing, jumping, kicking football. throwing lacrosse balletug of war, &e. A number of suitable prizes will bit given the successful athletes. Granton. The Young Penpie's Society d Christian Endeavor purpose holding an "At Home" in the Temperance Hall, Granton, on Thursday evoning, Oct. 27th. Refreshments will be served. during the evening and a good pro- gramme is being prepared. A silver offering will be taken at the doon, Keep the date in mind, and call upon. the young people that evening.—The roof question came up before Judge Davis at Lucan on Friday last. be- tween Mr. F. Arnold and the Oddfell ows. After evidence being heard front both parties the learned Judge decided in favor of the Oddfello.ws, Mr. Arnold having to pay all costs. Mr. Judd, of London for the plaintiff; \Ir. Williams MtDim-mid, of Lueau,for'defendants.— The Secretary of the Biddulph • Agri- cultural Society will be at. Mr. J. Parket store. Granton, on' Saturday. Oct. 22nd and 20th to pay prize money —The Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas church intend holding a Harvest Home on the evening of Thanksgiving Day. —The many friends of Miss Maggie McGowan, teacher of the senior depart- ment of Granton school, will be pleased. to learn that she 1s recovering front her late illness. Clinton. Mr. W. G. Smith, of Irerin's grain els. evator, happened with a very unfene tunate accident on Saturday morning,, He was alighting from a flat car tothe ground, after leisurely admiring some machinery and a .stationery ennine is the Grand Trunk • ard, enroute front Exeter to Brantford. In some way, while leaving the car, or in striking the ground, his left leg' just above the ankle was broken. The break was clean. Mr. Smith, tbougb often in a more dangerous position in , the rail- way yards during the ten years he has worked at the elevator, never before received more than a seratsh. He will of course be confined to the house fora considerable time, -Mr. John Scanlon;, town, has bought and taken possession of a portion of the Andrew's estate. It consists of the one and a half storey house and two lots on Queen street, re- uently occupied by the late Mrs. An- drews. The price paid was $1,000. ]3lyth. A pretty wedding took place in the English church on Wednesday last week at 11 a,m., when Miss Nan Shane was united in marriage to Mr. Stanley Hayes. " Rev. Mr. Park, assisted by Rev. Mr. Highly, performed the sere- mony, witnessed by a large assembly of guestsand friends. Presents were numerous and costly. • Shortly after the service the happy eouple left for Buffalo, where part of the honeymoon will be spent. We join with every one in 'wishing them longlife and smooth waters for their little barque of:hope t#o sail on. -What night have been a fatal runaway occurred about a mile north of Blyth on Tuesday afternoon last week. Alex. i''ichol, of lot 17, con. 7., Morris, was returning home from this village'witil a load of apple barrels andwhen a little way out of town, mot a man driving in. Each had their ',re- spective dogs and the Buts started to fight. In the scrimmage the dogs got under Mr. Nichol's wagon, 'Thiole frightened the horses, causing the runaway: Mr. N. was thrown from the load un to a ptie of stones by the side of the road, and though not seriously injured received a' bad slicking up in- tertlally, and some ugly bruises. The wagon was completely demolished and Apple barrels rolled about in all diree't- ions. Mr. Nichol had a very nairoab cscepe, indeed, and we hope he may soon recover from the effects of the accident,