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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1894-12-20, Page 1•4 4 AND HURON MIDDLESEX GAZETTE "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAX "0 VOL. XXII. NO. 15, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER, 20, 1894 11). S. FOR ��`Jj' (fes/, V � o �./ DHAM & CO.. Wan ► Dry t,Y r Goods ? We've reduced the prices of a number of litres in stock and are prepared to give you Special Value in Dress Goods, Flannels,, Flannelettes, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, &c. t `arit Men's or Boy's Clothing? There isno better value being sold by any house. We buy our Clothing for OA;' H from the Manufacturer and give you the benefit. res -SEE OUR MEN'S HEAVY FRIEZE OVERCOATS at $6,75. Groceries and. Christmas Goods, ,We have received our New :Fruits -Currants, Raisins, etc., -and are :selling them, as, well as all other lines of Groueries at popular prices. `We wilt open out this week an Elegant Display of Goods suitable for Holiday Presents. pBemember, we pay Highest Price for all kinds of Produce. Crediton ference to the matter=Carried. Gardiner-Keddy - That whereas Balms. -Mr. Aug. Baker of. Crystal the owner of lot No. 16, con 7, has «City, Man., formerly of Crediton is not removed his fence from the road visiting hid uncle Mr. R. Baker. He allowance between lots 15 and 16,con 7 according to F. W. Farncombe's survey, and notice thereof duly given, that said owner be notifiedaea remove said fence for . ,.'ttt..fo loJw"vt'ue Tie r 31st,. o give' reaes.,,;kAAlrtn3' w • ' - = d fence stir visiting has not been removed. -Carrie on. Mr Jacob Fink- On motion . of J. Halls seconded by s been very:ill the past W. Seddy the council adjourned to i at times dellridus is meet:again on the Slat inst., after. oomewhat:--The Council nomination;is closed. turday andwound up the G. W. HorirArr, Clerk. 'he year. The S. 0. 1'. M. conoert . Winchelsea. Bniars. -The school flag was floating at half mast on Friday in honor of the dead premier,Ri8 h Honorable Sir John Thompson. -The public exami- nation of the pupils of S. S. No. 6, Usborne, will be held on the 21st Inst , beginning at 9 a. m. Visitors while Mr Markey's address was not cordially invited. -Mia. Clarke has only instructive but interesting. On had a new wire fence built in front of the whole the concert was a credit to her premises. 'Ibis is a great im- •has been in the west the past 13 years, .and looks as if the country agreed with him. -Miss Ida Winer of Seaforth is home visiting her father. -Samuel :Faint and Jacob Feist have returned to an where they hay rr arrie µ k -fri bei .few impr met busin Cci R bold On Ts..: sday Evg.l ith, was a grand pucpeBS, ,lite receipts amountingt to $90. T , who took part were: T A I3 Cameron . C e �aizer :; Toronto; J P' Markey, of Port -• $ Mar , Toronto, Y Huron, the Supreme Comtnander of the Order. The two former fully sustained •their reputation as artists of the stage, meet' the committee. a Bethesda. (Too late for last week) BRIERS. -The Patrons of Industry .of Triumph Lodge of this 'place held their annual oyster supper and con- cert on Friday evening the 7th inst. In spite of the unfavorable weather a large number were present and par- took of the plenteous supply of bi- valves supplied without stint. . The concert wasof a high order and taken part in by Messrs. Dempsey, of Eden, Crawford and Miller, of Hensall, Mies Davidson, of Exeter, Miss McLean, of Hensall, and Miss Cobbledick, of Olandeboye. These all acquitted %themselves admirably and won much applause and' many encores. Besides ,this there was' a splendid array of local talent which helped considerably to make the program a success. Mr. G. W. Holman was the chairman and all agree that he performed his duties -fully un to his usual manner, his time- ly and witty stories being well calcu- lated to hold the large crOwd in the .best of humor,. Much credit is due Mr. W. Keddy and his noble baud of assistants for the success of the enter- tainment. Us borne Council. The Council met on the 15th inst. :en .the members were present. The vt,es of the previous meeting were and approved. tri e —Ked That •L . din r I� B w Y Y a ,No. 7, 1894, appointing polling places and Deputy Returning Officers, as now read, be passed . -Carried. Shier -Halls -That Mrs; Skinner receive the sum of $1,66 for relief.- Carried. IIal1s-Keddy-That 150 copies of the ,mintates of the proceedings; of the council for. 1894, be printed in pamphlet form for distribution.•. Carried. Halls -Shier -That after hearing the report of the Reeve and Mr. Gardiner with reference to the agree. • ment between A. Iiodgert and 3. McCullough„with regard to the grading . on the side road between lots 15 and 16 con. 10, that said work be laid. • over till spring, the said A. Bodeen and J. McCullagh each agreeing to give the work of man and team for • three days, the council agreeing to complete the, work. -Carried. Gardiner--Keddy-That S. S. No. 10 be granted the sum of $18, being difference between former special grant of $40 to said Section and the amount received per special grant. - Carried. r. P. Veal made application to the Council for assistance on behalf of one Miss Smallaoombe at present boardingwith him. Gardiner---Shier-Shat with refer, Mice of l'tr. Veal, that action be des Jerred till next meebing of the council, and that -in the meantime Mr. Hells nuke enquiries provement.-Don't forget the grand Xmas Tree at Sunshine on Christmas night. Santa Claus will be there loaded with toys, &c•, for the good boys and girls.-- We regret to announce the death of John Cainm in Michigan which sad event took plane on Saturday last. Deceased was the. eldest son of the late John Camm of lot 7, con. 11, Usborne, and had been a resident of Crosswell, Mich. for over fifteen years. He was 4I years of age and leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a genial husband and father. Deceased waswell known in this locality and much sympathy is felt for his many relatives here and his sorrowing wife and family. He was in good circumstances and leaves his family well provided for.' Typhoid fever was the cause of death. His mother, two of his brothers and one sister attended the funeral which took place on Tuesday last. Seaforth: - AO:MENTALLYKILLED. - A moat melancholy and fatal accident occurred near Seaforth Monday evening, in which Mr. Wm. J Chesney was in- stantly'killed. He was in the act of cleaning his shotgun, which was load- ed, when it :accidentally discharged, blowing the whole side of his head off, , LYI Stephen. TheEoouncil met on Saturday to wind up the business for the past financial. year. A large number of accounts were passed, and the time for receiving taxes extended till firet Monday in January next. One per cent per month will be charged on all taxes unpaid after that date. Communication from F. Hess laid over until next meet. ing Hensall Following are the market quotations : Wheat. ... 55 to 58 Barley ,. 35 to 40 Oats ........ .. . 26 to 2,9 Peso.... to 55 Hay 6,00 to. 7400 Butter 16 to16 Eggs.,.. 15 to 15 BelErs,-We have this week to chronicle the death of Mr. Sole, (father of Mrs. W. H. Reynolds, of this village,) which occurred, on Wed- nesday. The deceased was over 91 years of age and up to within about a week of his decease was in his usual good health and spirits, for, being pos- sessed of a fine, rugged constitution, he scarcely knew what illness meant, and although the oldest person in our village, his appearance did not by any means indicate his extreme age. Kirkton. BRixFs.•-Mr. P. Blackler has pur- chased the house and lot of Mr. Wm. Atkinson. Price $655. -Sergeant Geo. L. Money of 28th 13attalion has been promoted to a Lieutenancy in Co No. 4. -Miss Haines is visiting at Mr,: J. Taylor's. -Reserved seats for the Macoabee.conoert on Friday the 28th inst., can be purchased at W.J.Boyd's 'urniture store, -At the annual.. eet• ing -on- Monday last, the following brethren were elected to office in Court Woodham, No. 255, I. 0. F. ;- C. D. H. C. Ra -We XL Leigh ; Phys. -A KT,. guson, le. D. ;. C. R. -W. Brown ; V. C, R. -J. Kirk ; R. S. -T. Roadhouse F. S. -G, Mills ; Treas.-S. Doupe ; Chap. -W. H. Marshall( S. W. -A. Doupe ; J. W. -J, O'Brien ; S. Ii. -F. Johnston ; J. B.. --J, Somerville. r Cromarty. BRinFs.-The annual meeting ' of the Elibbert Branch. Bible Society was held in the Preabyterian„Churoh here, on Thursday 6th inst. There was a larger attendance than in past years. The Treasurer reported a stun of a little over $50 on hand. A vote being taken it was divided between the Upper Canada & British & Foreign. Bible Societies. The election of ofiioers for the coming year resulted in Rev, Mr. Kenner, (Methodist) Staffs, being elected President; Rev. P. Scott, Vice -President; Js a, Gillespie Treasurer; Auditors, P, Campbell and D. Park, after which addrei es were given. by Rev. Messrs Kenner and Scott,. The next place of meeting is in the Methodist Church,Staff's.---Mrs Jas. Moliaig is the proud possessor of a baby boy. --The funeral of the late James McDougal,son of Mr. John McDougal, took place here on Mon - da the 10thinst andwas largelyat- tended.-DanteMon- day rumor says, one of our young men mekea regular trips to one of the neighboring townships with a view to capturing one of its fair titers, Go on and Win Sandy. Hibbert. OBITUARY, --Death has again visited our community and carried away a fair youth just budding into manhood, and one of the most cheerful of a lam. ilyof.six boys and one girl. We re- fer to James Henry McDougall, son of John McDougall, c ou of Hibbert After g all , an illness of twenty-one months, James passed peacefully away from this world to that where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. During that long period of sickness and suffering he never murmured or complained, but with a quiet mind and manner quite unaltered, except that he became more earnest and grateful to those around him, faded like the light upon a summer evening. Al- though his time here was indeed short it was long enough for him to write his name in kindness, Iove and mercy upon the hearts of those he came in contact with, and which is a virtue that will never be forgotten. His re- mains were interred in the Cromarty cemetery on Monday of last week, The Juneral processionwas one of the largest ever seen at Cromarty, there being over one' hundred vehicles pres- ent, testifying to the great respect of deceased and family,, The parents and family have our deepest sympathy in this their sore affliction. •i'f'rittea. in Memory of a brother. (GOND.) Gone from the bloom and the gladnoss,l Gone from the light and the cheer„ Gone from the love that was closest, Gone from the lips that wore dear. Under the snow we have laid him, Hollowed a chamber of rest, Shut are the sweet eyes, and folded The handsen the death -frozen breatt, Gone, and our home is so dreary, Gone, and our hearts are so rent ; Gone from the oaths that he brightened Always with tranquail content. How shall we live on without him? How reach the end of 'the day ? Shadows and darkness have gathered Think, o'er the desolate way. (THERE.) Ifehas entered the mansions of glory, Safe in the bosom of God ; Walking in the highways of heaven, There, where the ransomed have trod. Tree from the l' htin of sorrow, v, ' Pure from the staining of sin, White, after great tribulation, Glad the fair city to win. Sati-tied there with his Saviour, Ceased all the toil and the care, Never again to; be burdened, Never a heart ache to bear.e How shall we wait till we meet him ? How must we yearn for the day? When forth from the gloom and the darkness, We, too, shall he beckoned away. Tun MODERN MoTIIER. Has found that her little ones aro im- proved more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxa- tive effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and that it is mare acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup, of Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. Already $5,000 has been subeoribed in Montreal for th-e Lady Thompson Lund. Mr Datid Stewart, a well known Paris citizen, died in his barn on Saturday from heart disease, - To be free, from eiok headache, bilious nesa,,00natipation, etc., use Carter's Little Liver fills. ---Strictly vegetable They gently stimulate the liver and free the stomach from bile. The smallpox scare -has entirely subsided iueStratbroy, Nofresh oases have' been reported, REV. H. BlYrtalSS River Philip,N. Allow me. to thank you for the ID. S. y C. tent me some time ago, You will be glad to knew that in every case whore it use been used it has proved beneficial For'nerv#aus headache t ae R. D, C. t Bethesda. Buxera,-Mr G W Holman of Iflimville, bee rented Ur John Dew's house and will move thereto shortly, -If thefine weather continues the farmers will soon be tempted to put in their spring crops. Biddulph, . At the annual meeting ;of Centralia L. 0. L. No. 610 the following ofiioers were elected and installed by, District Master, John Neil; Tosh Huxtable, W. M. ; A. Nevins, D. M. F. Dayis, jr. Ohne, ;• Jno, Nil, R. S. ; Saran Davis, P. S. ; John MeFalls, Treas. ; N. B.Davis, beoterer ,• R. Haudford, D. of 0,'; Kobt. MaFalls, 1 committeeman; G. G. lscery, 2 commit- teeman; J. 0. Sheardown, 3 committee- man; Jas. Neil, 4 committeeman; Wm. Davis, 5 committeeman. Be. Henderson, 3, Ueaman,tylere. I '., Eden. BRnEvs.-Don't forget the' •Eden Christ- mas Tree on. Christmas eve. Arrange- ments are being made and it promises to be the treat of the reason. See the large bills for particulars. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Latimer, of Ridgetown, are visiting at Mr. Leonard Hunter's. -Miss Klump of Cred- iton, was the guest of Miss L. Menges on Sunday .last. -Mr. Ralph Handford of Centralia, spent Sundayat klden.-Mins Ida Walker has returned home after spending' a month visiting friends in Stanley township, -Mr. Ed. Stewart claims that this world is unevenly divided as some of his neighbors hays two cooks while he has none. Kippen. llxrxps.-Sr. Andrew's church Sabbath school will hold its grand Christmas Tree entertainment on. Wednesday evening, Deo. 26th. --Mrs Geo. Thompson was called to Blyth last week to wait on. her daughter, Mrs. Flukey, who was very poorly for some days, but we are pleased to hear that she has had a turn for the better, and is now recovering. -]firs. Bicker and children left for Bright last week, Mrs. Maker's mother being very poorly. -Finishing up plowing is the order of the day with many of our farmers.- Wedding belts are once more beginning .to sound and the fine new houses which have beau erected during the summer are soon to be ocoupied.-A few invited guests from thisneighborhood at- tended thesilver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, of Howick.-The Royal Templars of this place have eecarel for li'•he Rey. J: H.:Hector, Deoomher 20t ,ru, the Black Knight, Zurich. Hae Covi crn.-The council' met on Saturday to settle the business of the year. A large number of accounts were paid, alt of which will appear in the financial state- ment, and the council adjourned to meet on the 31st inst., at the close of the nom- ination. Banes. -Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Litttle, of Beverley, were visiting the Messrs. John- ston the past week. They spoke of Zurich as a stirring little place. -Mr. Fred. Hess has performed .he duties of clerk during the peat several months in a very:accept- able3 manner -Mr.M. Johnston on Fri- day last sold his them' bred driving mare to Michael Ash of Sebringville for a big figure. She is one of the beat bred horses in Huron, and as a driver has a wide re- putation. Major was reluctant to part with her but haying five horses there was too much labor attached to their care, Mr; Ash has a treasure. -The A. 0. F. give an oyster supper at the Commercial this (Thursday) evening. -S. J Latta, of London, was in the village on Satarday. - C. B. Latta goes to Loudon after the holi- days to attend school and mecuma first class certitloate.-Iter. . Struempfer loft this week for Ohio State where ha has accepted a call. His many frieods hero were sorry to lose him but all join Tars TIMES in wishing himself and family every enjoyment this world can afford, -- Mr. W. MoNevin has taken hie old plane in the rollormills, Mr. Rowtcliffe gofers to Exeter tos;,ork in the mill there.- Fred Hess last week sold 4 cutters to one man. The purchaser no doubt is wishing for snow. -The well at the flax mill caved in last week and work in the mill was sus- pended for a few days -There is very little e'ectieu talk here at present, and some think the old council will be eleetad by acclamation, while others expect to see Ur. J, Kalbfleisoh contest too reeve - ship -Mr. Simon Geiger returned home from Dakota last Friday, Sim looks well, -David Lehman of Fair grove Mich., is visiting in Zurich, Daye is conducting a harness business oyer there. -It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Emma Breund, daughter of Rev. Braund. ,Her remains will be taken to North East Hope to be interred. 'Mr, and Mrs, Braund have the sympathy of the entire community -- The Hay Fire lusurauce Co. held a meet. lea at C. Cribs on Monday last, t A wonderful new combination is R Stark's Headache, Neuralgia and Liver Powders, nice to take; perfectly hermitage. Mr Wills, Chief of Police, Woodstock, says. 'A sure cure eyery time.' Ald. Farmer, Barrister, Hamilton, sayer 'I experienced almost immediate relief from their use, for sink headache.' Mr Mercer, contract- or, Hamilton, says: 'I consider them a 'very valuable remedy, and far surpassing many others I have tried.' Mrd Gaston, Hamilton, says; I have derived great benefit from them, having been a long time a sufferer from headache, biliousness and neuralgia. Mis Crist, Hamilton, says: No medicine or doctors, did my daughter any good until we need Stark's Headache, and Neuralgia and Ilya Powders; they have effected a complete cure,' Mrs Keats, Hamilton, says: 'Ifour powders have been the greatest blessing to mc.' Price, 25 mr cents a box. Sold by all ,edioine dealers. A genuine ghost stery has yet to be attested;. but not so a genuine blood purity Fier. Over and over again it hes been pre- yed that. Ayers Sarsaparilla stands alone among medicines as the most reliable tonin alterative in pharmacy, It Stood alone at orld'S l~ igrk Binevs, ,-B maker, is busy building cutters for the winter trade, -Mr. R. Nicholls and Mies B. McTaggart were the delegates to the Epworth'League and Sunday school con- vention at Seaforth last week. -Edward Latta and his beautiful young bride have returned from their honeymoon and set tied down to the sterner duties of life.- We are at present enjoying beautiful spring-like weather, and ploughing trod is the order of the day. -Rabbit hunting. is the. chief amusement among sports at present. I was asked the other day who I thought had the best rabbit dog around here. Well, I thins Messrs. Collins and Fish, oft Exeter. Their hound Topsy would indeed be hard to beat. -The cot- tontaiI rabbits are getting very numerous is this section and may yet prove to be a pest. Black squirrels are also veryplenti- ful.-Some young men are talking about hard times, but pan Quinlan made $150 last winter out of furs. aOHZZ WUxWE xr image Publishers and,Fsoprietorril Chiselhurst tireenway Weth bilk ill Hall our genial carriage BRxErs-Mies B. Bush, of Hay,. is our* ivanp visitrn,g friends in this vicinity. -Mr; friends for W. Bulli is visiting his daughter in their kind Innerkip.--We are having beautiful patronage. weather for December; some farmers during the are ploughing. -Mrs; A. M. Wilson aizd returned home from Camlachie last Year' Friday. She reports her sister, Mrs. solicit tv. Walker, some better,- The Ladies continuance Brigade with' harmless weapons will be one of the special attractions at the: Christmas entertainment Tuesday even- ing, December 25th, They have been drilling during the past three moaths.- A number of our citizens attended the Christmas tree entertainment at Salem last Friday evening and were greatly pleased with the entertainment. . Clinton BRIEFS. -The Salvation Army Self -De- nialeffort, which they have each year,. is past. The target for the Clinton corps was $40, which amount was received and $7 over. -J Steep, has a rare specimen of a Canadian hog. When dressed it weighed eight hundred and eighty five pounds, -Mr. D. A, Forreeter's flax mill had a very narrow escape from a serious conflagration last Wednesday eiening. By accident a lantern was upset by one of the men and the inflammable material became ignited. -Mr. John Johnston, Rat• tanbury street, was taken ill on Tues- day of last week and has been confined to the house ever since; He is recovering. - Last Monday evening Mr, and Mrs. S. J. Andrews, Queen street, celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary -a e•ystal event. -Tuesday afternoon there was a drawing match at logs in Fair's mill yard between teams owned by J. Mair and W. Rosner for $20 a side. The stake was won by leTr. Mair, his team being the strongest. -Mr. Ieaao Jackson has a tea- pot over two hundred years old. It was originally the property of his father's creat, grandmother. -Mr. J, C. Miller, who has been in Grand Rapids, Mich., for some time, has removed to Clinton with his family and will shortly take possession of the Grand Union Hotel. -A very pleasing event transpired at the residence of Mrs. A. Hillen last Thursday afternoon in the marriage of her. daughter, Miss Annie, to Mr. Jag. Walker. The couple were made man andirrte bYRay.T , H. Fairlie, the bride being given away by hitt brother .Hobert. Miss Lizzie Hillen (sister of the bride) adted as bridesmaid, while Mr. John Walker ase', 'ed the groom. C..,. McGillivray. TWELVE MONTIIS AT TORONTO. --A yelii fate that prison w a o in the Central wee the met young Edward Shouldice in London. Thursday Shouldice confessed to having stolen three pairs of boots from the store of Frederick Brown of Clandeboye, over a month ago. He is one of the three prison- ers charged with having broken into and robbed Mair's woollen mill at Exeter in May last of some $400 worth•of goods.'The prisoner is a guileless -looking youth of 15 years. He, however, admitted the par - Collier offence before the Magistrate at Clandeboye, and again before Judge Will iam )Ellett, ac.l) for a month peat :has been awaiting sentence, in order that the mill robbery might be inyestigated first. But owing to the failure to get a jury e.t the December sessions that case tial to be traversed to the next assize. And so it became necessary to sentence Shouldine at once: Mrs Sboaldics wept bitterly. Her lot is a sad one. Living in a small house in the little village of Brinsley, in McGilli- vray township, with a largo family about her, the poor woman has had to struggle hard in the effort to maintain and rear her children in respectability. And . now when her eldest boysare reaching man- hood, to have one of them doomed to a year in the Central Prison, and the other awaiting trial for an equally serious offence, is surely enough load for a widowed mother's heart, Until the sentence had been pronounced Mrs Shouldice bore up bravely, although sho had expressed the gravest fears for her boy after being present in court Tuesday, when Win Beau got five years in the penitentiary, and Samuel Jackson was sentenced to three years. After the sentence, however, and particularly when parting with the lad at wasmost affecting. the jail, the scene Judge Elliott asked the prisoner if he hd anything to say, bat the youth fastened hie eyes on the door and did not speak. His Honor then referred to the very numerous crimes wbiob had been commit- ted in the neighborhood in which the prisoner lived, and for which no one had been convicted previously and then sent- enced him to one year in the Central Prison Toronto. He will likely be brought back again to stand his trial for complicity in the woolen mill robbery. Wm. Bean, the young McGillivray farmer who was taken to the penitentiary on Saturday, from London, is reported to have said to his companion, Jackson ; "I can't understand why you, with a criminal reeorcl, should have got off with three years while I, who was never charged with any offence before. should have got five years, although we were both convicted of the same charge. OPEN AS DAY. It is given to every physician, the for- mula of Scott`s Emulsion being no secret; but no successful imitation has ever been offered to the public. Only years of ex- perience and study can produce the best: MAIM Dxssasms Raninven IN TIIIItTSC MINOTEe. Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gives perfect relief in all oases of Organic or: Sympathetic Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily effects n cure. It is a peer- less remedy for Palpitation„ Shortness of 'Brea h, Smothering Spells, Pain in Left. Side and all sympto. s of a Diseased Hear. One dose co L TZ. Sold '(I � aces. Centralia. BR;EFS-Miss. Mary Colwell, who has been suffering for a long time from rheumatic fever, is able to be around. again. -Our village tailor has left for parts unknown. -Mrs. Fero has re- turned from'a prolonged visit to Eden, near Tilsonburg.-Dr. Shoulta has moved into the house vacated by Mrs. Murrey, who is now living with her daughter, --The eve.porater has closed down for the season and the employee were recently treated to an oyster supper. -The open : meeting of the, Epworth League was largely attended on Tuesday evening and the program. was a most excellent one. -The election of officers of the R. T. of T. held last Friday evening resulted as follows :- Select Councillor, C. Fairhall; Vice Councillor, .k.iss Flora lsssery, Re- cording Secretary, Miss Maud Hicks; Financial Secretary, Mrs. J. Evans; Treasurer, R. Cobbleigh; Herald, Ralph Handford; Chaplain, Elijah Colwill, Guard, Jas. Oke; Sentinel, Edgar Pym. Dashwood. Buy your boots and shoes where you get them repaired. Great bargains for the next 30 days for cash. Butter and eggs taken. C. FRITZ. BE1E3s-Soiree of our villagers at tended the K. 0. T. M. concert in Crediton Iast. Tuesday evening. -Miss Lizzie Diechert, of Zurich is the guest of sirs Elsie, at present. --The Public will. be held. to- morrow, School Examination morrow, (Friday,_) and a' good time is expected, -sirs Noah. Fried, of Perk - hill, is at present visiting her daughter, Mrs M Fenn.- -Ur Jacob Wiedo has sold his property to Mrs Louis Kraft. - Rev Mr Eifert sold his property west of the saw mill t^ Mr Conrad Pfaff on which. 1.1r Pfaff intends to erecb a dwelling in the spring. -Mr and Mrs Hennbecker, of Langdon, Drik-, are visiting their daughter, Mrs August Thon.-The Christmas Tree Festival of the Evangelical Sunday school will bo held on Christmas night, Dec, 25th. A good program is being prepared. - Mr Wm Litt, °of Sebringville, is at present'the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr Geo Karcher. -Miss G Kibler, who has been visiting friends in the village for some time, returned to her home in Zurich on Sunday. -Mr Jacob Keller - mann took a business trip to London on ilfonday i -A t the regu'ar meeting of theK. 0, T. M. on Monday evening, the following officers were elected: - Past Commander, Sir Knight John Hall; Commander, Sir Knight E M 13rokenahire; Lieutenant Commander, Sir Knight J W Graybiel; Record Keeper, Sir Knight J E Hoffman; Finance Keeper, Sir Knight Jos Snell; Physician, Sir Knight B. Adams; Chap- lain, Sir Knight Jos Nam; Sergeant, Sir Knight Thos Snell; Master -at -Arms, Sir Knight William Snell; 1st M of G, Sir Knight Fred Ilsie; 2nd M of G, Sir Knight John Winkenweder; Sentinel, Sir Knight Ezra Heist; Picket, Sir Knight, J G Solclen. of their valued support for the future. We believe this -will be to our mutual advantage. Bayfield. BRIEFS --Mr F Keegan returned home from Cleveland last week.-Ylr H 1Vainsley has been visiting friends at Grand Bond the past two weeks. i-ef• W E Johnston arrived home last week from North Dakota where he has been teaching school the past two years, looking hale and hearty.- Mr R Rouatt intends moving into his new store on the square on Wednesdaynext.-Friday December 21st is the date fixed for the Presbyterian Christmas Tree.. A grand program is prepared for the occasion.• - The Salvation Artily intend having a grind jubilee on Christmas night. -Mrs (Dr) Stewart, of Toronto, was the guest of Mrs (Dr) Stanbury, last week. - Quite an enjoyable time was spent at the house of Mr John. Morgan on Tues- day evening, when his daughter, Tillie, was presented with a well filled purse by the congregation of the Metho- dist church for her services as organist. -On Thursday December the 27th, the English Church intends holding their Christmas Entertainment. A grand program is being prepared,. -Mr George Stanbury arrived home from Toronto this. week, •--Miss Maggie' Irwin accompanied by her coming arrived, home this week for the Christmas Holidays. -Mr Jas Thompson will soon. have his house on Main st. completed. -Messrs W Ferguson, R :Irwin end John Pollock returned home from Cleveland last week. -Mr G H Howson was in Toronto last week purobasing hr` tma Stock. his C is s P 0 W'e wish yuu riil ae`an Try Christmas and happy' .and prosperous New Year. Make a 7 good begin- ning by �! ix:ying `.. :eine of our ^c cheap r presents, wliicdi will: jj bring happi .. nese to yourselves and cheer to fh.e recipient. Perth County Notes Mr. Thos. Neal another of the early pioneers of Mitchell and vicinity, passed away icceutly in the 70th year of his age. He had been an early settler of Hibbert„ but 'retired from farming a few yearsago and settled in Mitchell. Last Friday night James Shane, a termer living about a mile and it quarter from Mitchell, was arrested on; the charge of stealing sheep from a flock owned by John White, of Mitchell, Thedepredat- ions havo been going on for some time. Mr. White has about a00 sheep on his farm and a few taken froth so many mast have escaped detection, but Shane was not satisfied with a few. it is estimated 40 have bean stolen. Of these 25 h ave been recovered, Huron County Notes. On Friday evening last, Annie; tine eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Meta -ten, Treasurer pf tho Township of Tambour, died at her home in Wheelers. The deceased was a most estimable young lady, and was beloved by all who had the pleasure offer acquaintance. The sad and sudden death of Mrs. It. Austin, of Wiughane which occurred at the residence of her fathe*r .0 rhe townsbrr 9,f,, &alross, on Thu' rsiay of Iasi week, hal oast a gloom over her circle of acquaint- ances. She was called Boma to assiet in uwasI ingvery rain her brother,whor g) v iil with erysipelas, but in a few days she o,mplained of having a sore thumb, and on examination by the doctor, he pro- nounced it a case of blood poisoning. Middlesex County Notes: Mr 3 W,Little of;; London - received a petition requesting him to stand for Mayor of the city, signed by some 2,400 names. Mr Little asked time to consider the mate ter before giving. an answer. Toe death is announced on Thursday night at Ailsa Craig, from a paralytic stroke, of Mrs Shipley, and old and highly esteemed resident of that village. De- ceased was a sinter of Mrs Alexander, Mc Arthur, of Westminster township, and had hosts of friends in the townships s'irround- log Ailsa Craig, Usborne, BRIEFS. -Mr Philip Madge who is master of many trades, has had his barn raised and has himself done most of the work, both stone work and framing. He bas been working on the eight hour system, putting in two days in one, or sixteen hours each twenty four, and has thusaccomp- lishe:l a great deal during, the past year. -The school flag has been at half mast since the sudden death ci Sir John- T'sompson.-Mi' Richard some Jersey e m J has purchased d Delbridge brad e Y gP grade heifers and a well bred Jersey bull, thus laying' the foundation for a good milking herd. Mr Delbridge is progressive and is always in the front ranks. -Jones & Halls are having an addition built to their House, said to be a woodshed, which wilt be an accommodation to one of the partners. John Hind and son are the contractors.. -John C Bell has been again engaged to make butter at the 'Winchelsea factory. ---Municipal polities promise to be quite lively, especially for the reeveship, as several candidates are cropping up, John Cann, who was the unsuccessful candidate last year will possibly try again, and John Delbridge who has been sacrificed long. enough. is said to be the coming man. Mr Kay desires at least one yearmore, and we believe Joshua Johns, at the request of many friends has finally decided 'to enter the field. egotist all cemers, and seek the sutferago:of the electors; a lively time may be expected. Every ratepayer should be at the nomination in the forenoon and hear What the candidates have to nay for themselves in order to oast their ballots. What opposition there will be for councillors is yet Unknown, - n' Rev Robert Miller a farmer resident of ' this oirouit will occupy the pulpit at the E1lmvi11e ' appointment ent next aS us -, day evening. -The annual Clirist as Tree entertaifnient at Sunshine, good ss ever, If ye ail -talion two of Carter's Tittle t'tvor ills before retiringyou would not t to tongue or that had have aa the coated t a b taste iib the mouth this fftofhkng. For teemed r t:roubl'eil use li, D. Cs