HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1895-5-16, Page 14
HURON
MIDDLESEX
GAZETTE.
VOL. X .II.. NO 34
EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY Y MORNI1 G, MAY 16, 1.895
WOODHAM.
70 FIT
.SHE PUR8E
-+ 7a an absolute necessity in these
days of "tight money." No matter
show much or how little you may
`have to spend, wo will give you
your choice of anything and every-
thing oub of our beautiful stock,
and make the price to suit you. It
may be you require
A NEW HAT
A STYLISH BONNETT
A HANDSOME PARASOL
• A GOOD DRESS
4Or something in the way of a
M1 HOSIERY OR GLOVES
TRIMMINGS
CORSETS OR FRILLINGS
HANDKERCHIEFS
VEILINGS, &c.
Whatever it may be you need, we
are very likely -yes, almost cer-
tain -to suit you both in quality and
price. Our stock is large, our as-
sortment in evoryway complete,
and we are selling the best goods
at prices to fit any purse.
S, ,FORD cid CO.
Kirkton-
BRIEFm,-Julius Doupe, ot Aylmer,
is paying a visit to his many friends
:and relatives here. 'Julius is always
heart9 welcomed, -Mr. John Mo -
•Curdy,, our genial postmaster, celebrat
,ed his silver wedding on Thursday
last, a large number of intimate
acquaintances being present. A most
.enjoyable evening was spent by all
,present and all joined in wishing John
man,. more years of felicitous joy.Your
cc- ondent hopesto see them both
fulin appearance and as joy -
heir temperament when an -
r 25 years have rolled !behind the
scene. -There will be no services in
the Methodist church on Sunday next
(wi^� to the anniversary services in
V am. -Mess Lilly Taylor spent a
fe ya last week: with friends in
Mrt-uelh- Mrs; J. Jermyn, of Grant=
•on, visited friends here last week: -
In referring to the miserable reptiles
noted in last week's correspondence,
your typo made us say "that Peter
;used the matohes," which should have
.read "the way that .Peter used the
malchus." We advise him to attend
Sunday School,
3
Guelph, Ont,, May 11,E -This city is to -
,day without a water supply and without
fire protection. The water works system
has only one main, and it burst last night
at a point on Neave stree t, in the east
ward, entirely cutting off the water from,
all parts of the city. The factories have
all been compelled to shut' down in con-
sequence. The City Council has repeatedly
been urged by the citizens to provide a
.stand pipe or lay a second main to guard
against just such an emergency as thio.
The state of affairs to day may prove the
importance of their request. It is expected
that the breach will 13,3 repaired to night.
.Don't Tot acoo Spit or Smoke
Your Life Away
Is the truthful, startling title of a book
about No -To -Bac, the harmless, guaran-
teed tobacco habit care that Woes up
,nicotinized nerved; eliminates the Nicotine
poison, makes weak men gain strength,
vigor and manhood. You ran no physical
or financial risk, as No -To -Bao is sold
under guarantee to cure or money refund-
ed. Book free. Ad. Sterling• Reatelt
.go., 374 St. Paul St,, Montreal.
T Cjtt•ippe weakens digeation use D. K. C.
They are Coming in
to see the famous
BICYCLES
,You IVover Get Left When You
Invest In a BICYCLE That
We Handle.
imeroilemeallosommorpoom
quality tells the story,
, And figures seldom lie,
woven alwayebe in glory,
Tf from oe you buy ;
ife who hesitates feted,
.Thetthesitate no more,
nub o at once to Mein -rite
ee/MGl.tt f!'lkhtGOJSON''S Store,
,
here you get the ehea eat ticycles
and. Bicycle Sundries.
Browning
Ferguson.
fie
BtcyClefle Jteetr1e BellS, Tele,
pkl ttateS, Etc),
Huron County Notes
Horses continue to advance slightly in
price, and are more in demand than they
have been for soineetime.
The following is Goderich's assessment;
Real property, $995,510, personal, $53,
925; income, $35,170. The population is
3,698.
Mr. James Murdoch, a former resident
of Ashfield and brother of Mr. John
Murdoch, died at the residence of his son
in Huron township on the 26th ult., in his
60th year, 1
One of best evidences that Ayer's Hair
Vigor as an artiole of exceptional merit is
the fact that the demand for it is constant-
ly increasing. No one who uses this
incomparable dredging thinks of trying
any other preparation for the hair.
On Friday last, Mr. Wm. Patterson, of
Seaforth, met with a most painful accident
while working in the l3roadtoot cot Box
factory. In some way his left hand came
in contact with a saw, and before he was
aware that anything had happened, hie
little finger was completely severed from
the rest of his hand, almost at the knuckle.
On Thursday of last week Mr. Jacob
Taylor, of Clinton, met with a painful
acoidoni. He was coastidg on his bioyole
down the hill leading out of Bayfield, when
a conveyance which was ahead of him,
stopped just at the turnto the bridge,
completely blocking the way and causing
him to run into it. He was thrown from
the wheel, and the seat bar made e cut
several inches long in his thigh.
Andrew Swan, of Bruoefield, can justly
lay claim to being one of the early settlers
of Huron: He came into what is now
Clinton in the year 1835 -just sixty years
ago -and with his , father settled at
Harpurhey shortly after. The family
removed to Brncefield, where they have
lived ever since. Mr. Swan is hale and
hearty, eyideutly good for a number of
years' active labor yet.-OIinton New Era.
The last revised assessment roll for the
town of Seaforth, gives the follawing
statistics; The total value of real property
amounts to $553,248, personal property,
$74,375; taxable income, $8,40C. The
total assets of the town, including water-
works, town hall. schools, etc, amount to
$51,000 The total population of the town
is 2,412; there are 521 children between
the ages of 5 and 16, between 7 and 13,
298; between 16 and 21, ,242.
The water level in Lake Huron and the
St. Clair river, which was last July at the
highest point which it has reached in
eight years, has been falling steadily
during last winter and this spring, and is
now about nine inches below the level of
last July. The statement which is going
the rounds that Lake Huron is lower ,tbie
year than ever before, is not correct. The
water is still about fifteen inches above the
lowest recorded level, which was in Dec-
ember 1891,
Perhaps the first settler of, Goderich
township passed away on Tuesday, in the
death of Mr. Anthony Elliott, of the 7th
con, Deceased had reached the age of 83
years and 6 months. Ho was born in the
county of Fermanagh, Ireland, and came
-to Huron conety in 1833, settling on the
lot on which he has ever since resided. He
was a life long Orangeman, being possibly
one of the oldest in Canada. A Methodist
in religion and an ardent supporter of the
Dominion Goyernment. He was a brother. -
in -law of Mr. George Hanley, Clinton, and
leavoa a family of two sons and three
daughters.
Some five or six weeks ago,, T. Thomp
son, of Clinton, aged 83 years while taking;
off his boots, struck his foot at the cords
above the heel against the rung of the
chair apon which he was sitting, causing
an abrasion of the skin. Shortly after:
ward evidence of blood poisoning set in
and the patient gradually grew weaker
until Monday evening when death ended
his suffering. Mr. Thompson was a re;
tired farmer, having been for years a
resident of East Wawanosh, his home:.
stead being located within a short distance
of Auburn, on the Goderich and Blyth
gravel road. Hie remains were conveyed
to Seaforth for interment.
A. Mr, Lang, from Calgary, Northwest,
shipped a car lord of young bulls from
Seaforth on Saturday Last. There were
eighteen in the lot, and they were all pur-
chased in that vicinity. They are for use
on the stock ranches in the Northwest.
They were a very nice lot, and the prices
paid ran from about $ 70 to $90,, Mr.
Lang does not pur,:hase dehorned bulls, as
be says they are no use on the ranches, as
without tbeir horns they are unable to de•
fend themselves when attacked by tbo
native steers, so that any wbo raise bulls
for the Northwest market would do well
not to dehorn them.
The Canadian American,Chioago,Ill„has
this;to say of an old iesident of Elimville:-
"Among the leading contractnrs, builders
and architectural doeigners in tbis city
stands our fellow countryman, Mr. Sam
Halle. Since coming to Chicago about
twelve years ago he has been a busy man
and, knowing every detail of the business
his energy has borne good frait. He is
now one of the prominent men of the 12th
ward, is President of the West Side
Improvement Association and a member
of Menoken Club. He is a large property
holder on Adams street between St. Louis
avenue and Central Park avenue, and lives
in a the residence. During the past
season Mr. Halls had a large amount of
work, notwithstanding the depression in
business: A list of °entracte which Mr.
Halls bad for the past season amounted to
over $100,000.
Mr. Alexander MoMurchie, reeve , of
Clinton, died on Thursday last. Since
1882, he has been a sufferer from diabetes.
He was born in Vaughan township, York,
on August 1st, 1835, and was not, there-
fore, an old man; his father was one of. the
first settlers in York. Mr, MoMurohle
remained on the farm until he was 24
years of age, pinking up what education
and information he could. In 1859 be
moved to Olinton and took a sitaation as
traveller for the late 1s4. McTaggart, who
was thenengagedBin the mannfaoture of
fanning mili. In 1862, in company with
the late Joseph, Chidley, he became a
partner, and so remained until 1882, when
he assumed entire control; shortly after-
wards the firm was enlarged by the ad•
mission of Metiers.D., Me0orvie and A.,
McKenzie, which has since hoed known
under the style of McMurehio Se Co,
For nine years he has been -Reeve of
Clinton, an otlice he held at the time of
hiss; death: Tn this position he especially
enjoyed the confidence of the public,
Perth County Notes.
The population of Mitohell is 2,205.
Among the list of suocessful etudente at
Victoria College, 'reroute, we see the
names of Rev, A. J. Tufts, B. A., Messr,
W. H. Graham and H. A., Graham. of
St, Marys'
Kaye no equal as a prompt and positive
Dare for sick headache, biliousness, consti-
pation, pain in the aide, and all liver
troubles. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try
them,
Henry Hutton, alias 'Diameud Charlie,'
the alleged St. Marys diamond swindler,
who is held for extradition, has been again
remanded on a charge of forgery at Swains-
boro, Ga
Hon. Thos. Ballantyne, of Stratofrd,
sailed for England on Friday. He; has
almost recovered from his late illness,
His host of friends will wish him a pleas -
Rut voyage and safe return.
Mr. J. W. Laird, former principal of St.
Mara s public schools, has entered mercan-
tile life. He is running a general Store in
Alberton, a town about 13 miles from
Hamilton. We wish him gamma.
Although a ]ioene° has been granted to
the McIntyre hotel-iet Blanchard, there is
trouble in getting a tenant for the
house, Blanchard is now the model town-
ship- with one 'a single hotel in operation.
While Robbie. Vernon, of St. Marys,
was playing with some companions at Mr.
R. Birth's the other day, he was climbing
over a picket fence and slipped, failing on
a picket and hurting himself very serious-
ly.
Mr. Thos, Coiquhoan of Hibbert has
purchased from Graham Brea., of Clare-
mont, the handsome Clydesdale stallion
that took first prize at the recent horse
show in Toronto. Mr Colquhoun gave
the large sum of $2,000 for his new horse,
On Saturday last the wife of Mr. A. F.
Ferguson of Staffs, passed away in the
94th year of her age. Deceased and her
husband, who lies seriously ill, have been
residents of Hibbert for nearly 42 years
and were always highly reepected by those
who knew them.
The annual meeting of the Mitchell
cricket club was held the other eyening,
when the following oflicere were elected: -
President, Dr, Call; captain, W. Forrester;
sub -captain, T. W. Strong; secretary -
treasurer, J. 0. Cale; committee, Messrs.
Blowes, Cole, Baker, Timms, tyolkom and
Ford.
"Ten people out of a dozen are Inval-
ids,” says a recent medical authority.
At least eight oat of these ten, it is safe
to allow, are suffering from some form of
blood diseaee which a persistent use of
Ayer's Sarsaparilla would be sure to cure.
Then, don't be an invalid.
Mr. David Creighton, sr., of Blanshard,
met with an accident which might have
proved fatal. One day last week while
rolling, the horses took fright and ran
away. He tried to hold them but the lines
broke and he fell backwards, falling on the
back of his head. Bat we are glad to see
that he is able to be around again.
A. Mount Clemens, Mich.,despatch says:
Alfred Willet, who drowned Nellie Van
Zandt, of Rodney, Ont., while rowing to-
gether, and failed to get his case reversed
by the supremo court, has been formally
sentenced to life imprisonment. The
young man smiled and uttered no com-
plaint. His victim, Miss Van assedt,
lived when a small ohild in St. Marys.
Two weeks from Saturday next, Almede
Chattolle will be taken forth from hie
cell to expiate his crime by an ignomini-
ous death upon the gallows. Since sen-
tence was passed upon him the murderer
of Jessie Keith has occupied the condemn-
ed cell in the county jail and has been
under special guard. He now realizes
his position judging from his actions.
Some fiend in human form out out the
topgue of a valuable hound belonging to
Mr. John Ingram of Mitchell a short time
ago and left the poor animal to live or die
as he liked. The tongue had been drawn
out and out off as olose to the root as
possible. With careful nuraing Mr. Ingram
saved the hound's life but the dog will
never be able to give tongue in the fox
°hese any more.
The members of the board of health for
last year waited on the council board on
Monday evening relative to the Logan
smallpox claim. They reported that they
had received notice of suit if the claim was
not paid and wanted to know what the
council were prepared to do in the matter.
The oounoilseemed to think that a $100
apiece would not hurt the members of the
old board of health very badly and declin-
ed to do anything or to commit them-
selves in anyway. Mitchell Recorder.
The Elma township council for some
time pact has been bringing to bear their
influence upon the Ontario Government
and neighboring municipalities with a view
of securing their co operation in an effort
to deepen the Marland River by dredging
it from its source to its outlet at Goderich,
more especially through Elma and (Gregg,
townships. Their chief object is to . so
deepen the riyer through those townships
as to afford a good and euffieient outlet
for the several big municipal drains
running into it.
A POSSIBLE CANDIDATE.
A PATRON Noarxth TION MAT PostInLY
BB OFFERED TO MR' COLEY, Oa"
SOMERSET,' MAN.
Somnesxn, Man., May 13 -The item
which appeared in seycral Eastern papers
to the effect that Mr. Arthur Coley, a
well-known farmer of this place, was
asked to accept the Patron nomination for
the coming elections, but was forced to
decline through ill health, is without
foundation. It ie true that early in 1894
Mr. Coley was severely afflicted with
Bright'a disease bttirevas able to restore
himself to health by a course of Dodd's
Kidney Pille; and is equal to any amount
of hard work, even to the extent of fight
ing the oonstituenoy should the nomina
tion be offered him, ile speaks in the
highest terms of the remedy whichcared
him .
Rnnuraerxs,r (Jnirsn IN A DAY. -South
Amerloae Rheumatic Cure, for Rheumatism
and Neuralgia, radioelly cures in 1 to 3
day', its action upon the system is remark-
able and tnysteriotie. Tt removee at once
the cause and the disease immediately dis-
a5cears. TTbe first dnae-zre greatly benefits.,
7ents, Sold by 0. IutDrngiet.
316
K. D, 0, Pill' tone and, tegulate the
iowlesY
LCippera,
BRrars.-Mr, Joseph Nood'e little girl.
three and a hall years old, tips the scales
at 64 pounds. Mr. Hood would like to
hear of any child that;oaq.do better. -tar.
and Mrs, Wm. Janes' infant child was
laid to rest in the silent tomb on Wednes-
day last.-lllr, .Edwin pndmor° has started
to learn the barbering 'easiness with Mr.
Ellwood, of Heneall:
it -
Bethesda.
.BRIEFg.-Frost,a eb.illing frost,and as
a result there will be very little of any
fruit in this neighborhood, -The
Misses MoCurdy otFarquhar were the
guests of Mrs. Holman on Sunday last.
Mrs. G. 7vtoCurdy sen., has been visit-
ing in the neighborhood during the
past week. -The Sunday School in-
tend holding a strawberry festival on
the TSth of June. A good time is ex-
pected and every body ahould make it
point to be in attendance, -The picnic
on the 24th promises to be it splendid
affair; The ground selected is Mr. W,
Keddy's front pasture field and the
adjoining woods. Let there be a good
turnout, and let everybody try to
Make it a success. Everybody invited,
old and young, and dont forget the
baskets, -Eddie, eon of Mr. William
Oke had the misfortune one day last
week to fall and dialobate his elbow, at
the same time slightly fracturing the
bone. Eddie nowcarrieahis arm'in asling
but hopes to be in good shape for the
24th. -Mrs, John Moir received the
sad intelligence last week of the death
by drowning ot a nephew, Mr. Patrick,
in Michigan. His mother who is a
sister of Mrs. Moir was visiting friends
here at the time the Bad news came,
and to her the blow was a seyere one
as only a mother can realize the loos of
a beloyed son. Deoeased was a school
teacher and a young man of great
promise. The remains were brought
to Hensall, and interred in the Chisel.
hurst burying Around on Wednesday.
He was 21 years of age and was bath-
ing in a mill pond at the time with a
companion.
.raieaw Wenimie eureiS
eennitanere end Proprietors
Lieury
Binees: Mr. Louis Hope bas pur-
i FIRE
chased lot 3, on con, S, B. (. R„ pay.F *
Ing therefor $1,600. -Mrs. J. Nichol,
of Crediton, is at present the guest of
her mother, Mrs, S. Mawaon, 19th GREAT BARGAINS IN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED 00008
con, -Mr, R. _Werra, who recently
sold his blaokamith ¢hop to Mr. J.
Reid, has purchased Mr. D, Erakin's
50 acre farm, a short distance west of
the village for the sum of $2,125.
Stafi'a-
BstzEFs,-John MoTaggart's daugh-
ter from Michigan was visiting at home
this week, -E. P. Kenner, who has
been ill the past week, is on the mend.
-The cheese factory is covered in and
will likely be in operation soon, -Miss
Oliver, who has been sick for the past
week, is convalescent. -air. Dalton
has raised a new barn and is about to
erect a new verandah, very chaste in
appearance and adding much to the
beauty of the house. -Geo, Butson
and family moved last week to Crom-
arty on the farm where Mr. ' Miller
lived. -An extra smile adorns the
countenance of Harry Drake. A few
days ago bus wife brought him an in-
crease worth $1,000.
THAT PALE FACS.
For Nervous Prostration Anaemia Mer/
is no medioine that will BO promptly and
infallibly restore vigor and strength a;
Scott's Emulsion.
Harsh purgative remedies are fast glu-
ing way to Carter's Little Liver Pills. If
you try them they will certainly please
you. .
R. C. Hodgins, Clandeboye and John
Somley, London township, were appointed
county constables at a meeting , of the
adjourned sessions Saturday,
The assessor of Ailsa Craig, has crimple
ted his labors and his roll shows a popula-
tion of 712, with real property to the
amount of $134,775, comprising 443 acres
of land.
Mr, T. Beare, of Ailsa Craigs who was
sentenced some time ago to five years'
imprisonment in the Kingston Penitentiary
for burglary, has been pardoned, in ac-
cordance with the wishes of a large num-
ber of citizens, expressed by means of a
petition to the Minister of Justice.
A pleasant event took place Wednesday
afternoon, May 1, at the residence of Mr.
Thomas Dyer, Governor's road, le est
Nieman, it being the marriage of his
eldest daughter, Ada, to Mr. Allen Mo-
Connel, of the London asylum staff, late
of Lucknow. The ceremony was perform-
ed by Rev. W A, Cook, in the presence of
the immediate relatives and friends.
On Friday, May 3rd, Donald McPhee
passed away to the great beyond, at the
residence of hie parents, London. The
deceased was born in West Williams 32
years ago and being temperate and in-
dustrious in his habits and amiable in, his
disposition was much respected. For the
lett five or six years he sailed on the lakes.
Last fall exposure brought on a seyere
cold from which he neyer recovered.
He gradually wasted away until death
came at last to his relief.
A yery serious aooident happened to
Alex McKenzie on Saturday evening
week. He had been working out in the
country and was driving home along the
second concession. When turning the
corner at the Zurich road, the lumber on
the wagon hit the heels atilt) horse be
was driving, and, frightening it, the line
was broken and the animal ran away,
throwing Alex. out of the rig, one
of the wheels passing over his head
and inflicted an ugly gash, laying
his scalp over on his face. He was
picked up unconscious, carried into
a farm house and a doctor sent for.
After his injuries were dressed, he
was taken to his home in Tuokersmith
near Brucefield. He is now doing nicely,
although he will not be able to re.
sume work for some time.
At the Middlesex Quarter sessions
closed at London last week, the following
oases of local interest were disposed of: -
Brewer vs. Coutts was brought by
A. Brewer, a Parkhill miller, to set aside
a conveyance of certain property in the
village of Buxton, county cf Kent, made
by George W. Coutts; Brewer recently
obtained a judgment against Coutts for
$300 for the seduction of his daughter,
but the money has never been paid. It
transpired that the oonveyanee was made
before the judgment was given against
Coutts, and verdict for the defence was
given with costs. The entry of judgment
h n il
was stayed:' until the fifth day of the ext
divisional court. In Maetavish ve, Rog.
ers, judgment was giyen for the plaintiff,
for $928.75 and interest from May 1, 1894,
less 375 allowed for expenses of a sale.
and $186,82 with interest from May 4,
1893. The defendant to pay costs. The
suit was brought by A: A. Maotayiah, of
Parkhill, on behalf of J. Fleury's Sous, of
Aurora, New York against Thos. Rogers,
private banker in llarkhfll. Fleury's sons
were oreditors of an insolvent McGillivray
farmer named Anson B. Nicholls, whose
stock was sold and the proceeds received
by Rogers, leaving nothing for otber ores:
di tors.
Wontm'S (Jami EIANExeosITION,
117111 be of value to the world by illter-
tratieg the improvements in the mechan-
ical arts and eminent physicians will tell
is , ediou a al onto
,qou that elle Arcane inn eg ,
have been of equal importance, and as a
strengthening laxative that Syrup of Pigs
is far in advance of all others.
.i„
Hay
ScinooL REPORT, -The April report
for S. S. No. t2, . Hay, isaa follows
Names are in order of merit : V, -rt.
F. Chapman ; sr. IV. -F. E. Rosa,
Nellie O'Brien, Nellie Gould ; jr, IV.
-John Todd, Armoir Todd, Beckie
Northoott ; sr, III, -Carrie Gould, W.
H. Warren, Edgar O'Brien ; jr. I1.I.-
R. J. O'Brien, W. H. Busch, B. E.
O'Brien ; sr. IL, -Ethel Northcott,
Jas. Northcott, Jno. Jackson ; jr. II.
-Eddie Gould, Willie O'Brien ; second
part. - Loutsa Armstrong, Luella
Munn, Frankie Northcott ; first part,
-J. R. Munn, Cora Munn, Archie
Busch. The best spellers in the
monthly spelling match were ;-V and
ar. IV. -Nellie Gould; jr. IV. -Heckle
Northcott ; er. III, -Willie H. War-
ren ; jr. I1I.-J. R. O'Brien ; sr. Il. --
Ethel Northoott ; jr. IL -Willie
O'Brien , second part. --Louisa Arm-
strong ; first part. -Maggie Sutherby.
• -®.e
Stephen.
SOHooL REPORT. -The following is
the report of S. S. No. 10, Stephen,
for the months of March and. April
Sr. IV. -Ella Chant, Tonle Turner,
John Hay ter, Nancy Eagleson, Willie
Wallis.; Jr. IV. -Mary A, Bullock,
John Bullock, Maria Eagleson,Rebecca
Sherritt, Sarah Hayter, Alice Wilson,
Robert Hayter, Marshall Ryan, Stan-
ley Wallis ; sr. III. -Bella Love, Nel-
lie Hotson, Minnie Brown, Edna
Sherritt, Robert Carruthers, John
Wallis, Edward English ; jr. IIL-
Bertha Hayter, David Eagleaon, Wil-
lie Brown, Sophia Mehtn ; IL, -Myrtle
Wilson, Sarah E. Carruthers, George
Bullock, Carrie Wilsoc, Sarah J• Arm-
atrong, Alex. Hotson, Nelson Hickey,
James Love, Vine Sherritt; sr. pt.
II, -•Wesley Mellin,Benau Geromette,
Louisa Geromette ; :jr. pt 1I. -Ada
Ryan, David Shank, Dean Brown,
Mildred Turner, Millie Sherritt, Major
Ridley ; pt. L -Willie Mcolinchey,
May Carruthers, John 'Turner, Exilic
Geroaaette, .Roy Sherritt.
L. BAKER, Teacher ,
Crediton.
BRIEFS. -1Vlr. Eli Winer who has
been visiting hie uncle in town, re-
turned to his home in Morrison, yes-
terday. -Quarterly service was held in
the Evangelical church on Sundayiast.
-Ira Bice paid Crediton a flying visit
on baturday last: -A bicycle club
should be organized in town. There
are eleven wheels in town, and sever-
al good whselmen.--Mr. H. Eilber
has erected a library building in con-
nection with his residence, and has
one of the finest libraries in Huron.
-Mr. John Keyes has moved onto
the farm recently purchased from
Valentine Ritter, Mr. R. having mov-
ed to town. -Last year Mr. Ma-
whinney had a bicycle stolen and no
trace ever found of it,• -Recently Mr
L. Roedding purchased a wheel from a
person in London. Last Sunday while
in Dashwood, a young man, a former
owner of the wheel, recognized it and
said, "there's the wheel I sold to Ma-
whinney." The question is how did
the bicycle get to Loadon?--The frost
did considerable damage hereabout,
but the following cold weather preven-
ted more serious damage.
Lucan.
El:ams.-Miss Mott, of Norwich, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Shaw, for a
few days. -Miss Brett has recovered
from her long and severe illness, and
bas again taken her position at the
public school• -The Rollins store on
Alice street, has been bought, by R.
McLeod, wbo intends converting it
into a brick store and dwelling. The
alteration will add greatly to the ap-
pearance of the corner. -Mr, T. Webb
has bought the bakery which was
formerly occupied by James Wilson.-
Mr.Arthur Atkinson and wife, of Win-
nipeg, are in town visiting friends.-
Downing Bros.have dissolved partner.
ship, the business passing into the
hands of Mr. Frank Downing, the
senior member of the firm ; Mr. Lou
Downing returning to hit old home in
Vienna on Monday last. Lou has
made many friends while in town, and
their best wishes follow him, -On
Wednesday, May let, one of our young
baohelors in the person of Mr. J. J.
Hodgins, was united in the holy
bonds to Miss Clara Kelly. The cure -
molly took place at the re'idenco of
the bride's mother at the c',lunetion,"
and the happy couple drove to Lon-
don and boarded the train to en'oy
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BY
SMOKE AND WATER.
In consequence of the recent misfortune which has. overtaken
us, we are constrained to hold a
Sacrificing Sale for a21a Wee r.
Having gone over the stock, we find the goods in better
condition than we expected, though unfit for ordinary sale, and we
have decided to sell the entire $10,000 stock at
Half Regular Prices.
While the store is being repaired we will offer goods at your
own figures.
Call and see the stock and you will be convinced that you
can save many dollars in few purchases.
MARKET DEPOT.
IT. P.. S.
Farquhar.
BnuiFs,-Mr. Richard Rammer has
bought the 50 acres of land adjoining
his 50, the property of Mr, William
Clark, of Crediton, paying a handsome
figure for the same. -We are sorry to
state that Mrs, Thomas Coward who
has been confined to her room through.
sickness, is but slowly recovering.
Zurich.
Disux.-On Friday last Mr. John
Prang, sr. passed away to his eternal
home, in bis 63rd year. He had been.
ill for three weeks with a complication
of diseases. ',Of German extraction, he
was an old resident of Zurich, having
kept hotel here In the earlier days; he
had lately lived a retired life. Mr.
Prang was of a quiet, unassuming
disposition:and was esteemed by every
body who knew him. He leaves a
wife and family ot seven children, all
well provided for, ells funeral took
place on Monday, his remains :being
interred in the Lutheran cemetery.
Binns. -Mr, August Guhr and wife
were called by telegram to attend the
funeral of his sister In Wisconsin, -
Mr. John Deichert has secured a sit-
uation as coat maker in Aylmer.- Mr
Gab. Holtzman has sold a goodhorse
to 'I'. Berry of Hensall, for a good fig-
ure. -The flax Company got through
sowing a few days ago. There is more
flax sown in this vicinity this year than
ever before, -
Grand Bend -
BRIEFS. -The weather has taken! a.
change this week and is quite cool and.
wet. Last week the thermometer
ranged about 90 heat, and on Monday
of this week we had ice quite thick. -
The haul of fish was good on Monday
and the peddlers are pretty numerous.
-e-Mr. Brenner is .making some im-
provements to bis grounds and also to
his house. -Mr. John Spackman bas
moved into his residence in the park.
-The two newly appointed police are
attending totheir duties under the
chief's orders, -Miss Nellie Fulton is
here this week. ---There has been a
great many cattle driven down to the
ranches this epring. Robs. Poliock's
pasture field is filled. The grass is
getting a good start, last week being
so warns pushed it along, -Mr. Foster
visited here for a couple of days and
is looking well. Ile will he through
his studies in July. '
Cromarty.
BRIEFS. -A joint stock company has
been formed for the purpose of work-
ing the Model Farm. Geo. Butson
will act in the capacity of general
manager, -Seldom are we permitted
to record a death which has caused
suoh universal sympathy as that o1
Albert Knowles, who aced at the re.
sidence of Geo. Miller, on Tuesday
last. The deceased young man,
although not long residing in this
neighborhood, was well respected for
hie many excellent qualities, his quiet
and retiring disposition, and his
general good conduct. His death is
made more sad when it might be con-
sidete;i he was the only protector of
a brother end sister who can claim no
relatives in tits country. The abund-
ance of flowers sur ounding the coffin
attest the respect in which the youug
man was hold and the sympathy ex-
tended the bereaved.
Bayfield.
BRIEFS. -Mr. Halstead moven his
feather renovator here last week and
is rushing business in that line. -Mr.
Jno Falconer left last weak for Lake
Winnipeg where be intends fishing the
rest of the season, -Mr. Jno Eason
who has been spending a month in
town returned to Nairn last week,--
Mr. Will Jewett accompanied by Jno
Geninahardt went up to Little Current
for the pleasure yacht which Mr.
Jewett purchased there last fall and
arrived in port here early Tuesday
morning. They report ap easanttrip. e--
Mr. John Tippet is erecting a new
kitchen to his house this 'week. -
Mr. .l1. Lochart an old Bayfield boy is
visiting in town this week, ---Rev,
Rural Dean- I odgina ofSeaforth was
visiting in town last week, --Q few oil`
the sports of this plane intend taking
in the races at Exeter on the 29th.. =„
Some delegates from the Presbyterian
Church attended It meeting held itis.
Clinton'Sueiday for the purpose of
giving a call to the Rev, W. r. Halls,
Mr, Halls was well liked when here
before and being a clever preacher we
hope they may succeed in getting him
back again. -Mr. and Mrs Simons at-
tended the funeral of his mother "ytho
died in Goderich on Friday last. -The
Orange Lodge of this place have sent
to Ireland for a new banner as there is
a prize to be given for the best banner
at Seaforth on the 12th. They expect.
to have the beat as they have ordered
a good one.
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Drysdale.
BRIEFS. -The many friends of Mrs..
Levi Etue will be glad to learn that she
is now able to move around again, after
having bee n laid up fon the pasb six
months .-Mr. Arthur Creanon, who
has been on the sick list for the past •
two weeks, is gradually recovering. --
What might have been a serious accident
happened to Mr. John Orr ono day last
week. It appears that he was speeding
his trotting mare, when she stumbled
throwing him violently to the ground.
The result was a bruised face and a
general shaking up.
Sodoln: "
BRIEFS. -The R, T. meeting on
Wednesday everting was made up
largely by two ;'bus loads of R, 1"s.
from Centralia, who funished the prin-
cipal part of the programme. -All the
speeches were fi led .vith witticisms.,
causing almost continual roars of laugh-
ter. The speeches were interspersed
with recitations, music, etc. The
speeches were delivered by C. Fairball,
R. Cobleigh ; Rev. W. Butt, Mr. Del-
Ratty,
elBatty, W, Harris and C. Prouty; tableau
by Mrs. Haudford, assisted by Mr.
Smith; songs by S. Stanlake, Misa Hod
gins, Sodom twins, and others; recitat-
ion by Miss Bayley. Arrangements
were made for a friendly discussion at
Centralia on May 24. "Abilition of the
Death penalty," is the subject,
,e6 ,
Greenway.
BRIEFS. -Last week was exceedingly
warm for this time of the year. On
Saturday evening it turned cold, and
on Sunday morning it was snowing,
Sunday night a heavy frost came and
cut down early plants and grape vines.
-Mr. Geo. Foster, of London, spent
several days visiting friends here. -.The
Wild Novelty Company held forth in
Huron Hall last Monday evening, but
on account of a cold rain storm the
audience was small. -Mr. Chas. Carts
has built the atone foundation for his
new house. -Mr. ,James iticWilson has
raised his house and is building a new
stone cellar. -We are pleased to see
the improvements made by a large num-
ber of our enterprising farmers. Some
have moved their fences in and are
ploughing the ground and setting out
beautiful trees. -The McPherson Mfg.
Co. are turning cedar post for the new
church fence --The milk wagons started
last Monde,y, and large quantities of
hulk being sent this year, owing to
the low price of butter.
K. D. O. Pills tone and tagolate rho
liver,
Stark's Powders, each paoaage of which
contains two preparations, one in a round
wooden box, the over et which forma a
measute for one dose, an immediate relief
for Costiveness, Sick Headache and Stom.s
sob, also Neuralgia and all kinda of ner-
vous Acme, and another in capsules, (from
} to a of one is an ordinary dose) which
acts on the Bowels, Liver and Stomach,
forming it never failing perfect treatment
for all Head end Stomach complaints,
They do not, as moat pills and so many
other medioiues do, lose their effect or
produce after constipation, they are nice,
to take. 25o. a box at all medicine deal -
ere
KTRKTON
Post Office Store
A new stock of HATS for
old and young, in Straw and
Felt, just opened out this week
also a few cases of BOOTS &
SHOES its the latest styles and
lilllsll. Call and see them.
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price ttei
Highest paid for.u
and Eggs.