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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1896-1-16, Page 1;TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. No. 21. r rr 1-11JRON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT., CANADA THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 16tb., 1896. i , c p ii,pn il, es H. Lippert, Thos. Johnson, Alex. Mc- ' 4 te.)4 11 1,1111) U. U 0 Ewen . --Mrs. Anna, Lentz, from Mani- INOODI-Iii,M. public school openedherejMondayweek L s toba is home witl2 her fathen-The with a staff of the three teachers, all new, with Mr. Ed. Regan head teach- , AS PRICES ARE NOW, assistants, er and Miss Punchard and Miss Bell, IT WILL PAY TO ANTICIPATE NEEDS. This ts a right way to economize- -ts buying things you'll likely soon eed, at a, time whezi they can be bought under regular prices. Time is NOW. Place is HERE. Last week we told you that during the balance .of this month, on account, of "Stock Taking" we were willing to part with the balance of our winter stock at a very low figure. Note these values and remember they won't last long. ttT OftP8 & FURS. Men's Sealette Caps, regular price $1,00, for 75 cts Lade's Coney Capes, regular price ;$9.50, for $6.5o. 'Boy's & Youth's Caps, regular price 40c to 50c, for 19 C. LIAISERY & 11/11114•ITLE28. die's Black jacket, right up -to - lin style for $2.00. Ladies and Misses trimmed hats for 75c; 83e, 90c sto $1.23. If you went 41. RE,A L BARGAIN come quick. OLOTti I NG. Men's heavy Frieze Coats, regular price $8.50, now $6.5o. Boy's Tweed Ulster Overcoat re- gular price, $3.5o, now $2.75. BOOTS & SHOE.18. Men's Grained Leather, 2, Ilnekle 0 eafelt lined, only $1,75. Wehavo few odd pairs in each. Men's, omen's and ChildrenBoots that, ve will clean out at half price. And so ou all through the depart - eats mentioned above. Splendid ha - vestment at these prices to buy for future use. Don't forget that we pay you as much -if not more for your Butter and Eggs than you'll get in Exeter. R. S. FORD Cc 00. Zion. — eesee-sys.a-Xill Avery and his bride .e.tat;thappy after promising to love, eeerKtr and. pima. ,..itfaY they be long _spared to enjoy tlie teteps they have ellen. Who next ?-There was in - 1 ' ren. on Wednesday, Jan. Stle iii ioncemetery, the remains of Mrs. 'arry Towl. Dr. Cook delivered tin . oquent and impressive serman from . b 14, 1-2. The large number present th from Granton (her former home,) d here showed the very high esteem which she was held. The event 1 ms doubly sad on account of them Rising their two infant ehildren not long eta\ A great deal a sympathy - and sorrow are expressed for Mr. Towl hi his sad hour of bereavement. Zurich. " Itssurtesecn Afton:ea.-The annual meeting of the Hay township farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was held here on Monday. Notwithstanding the rough weather them was a large crowd present. The secretary read the annual statement of the finances of the Company and it was received by all as being satisfactory. The showing is excellent considering the great number of losses by fire during the past year. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: - President W. B. Battler; vice -do., ..Sams1 Brokenshire; .Dtrectore :-Jacob Kaercher, Daniel Sararns, ;Sohn Bek- • :enWilliam Lamont, Peter Douglas, • John Torrance, and Thos. Yearley Henry Either was appointed Manager, asecretary and Treasurer, and G. Holtzman agent. Bnines.-The annual meeting of the • Bay Branch Agricultural Society was theld in the town hall, Zurich, last Wednesday, F. Hess was appointed , tohairman . D. S. Faust, Secretary. , The report of last year, read by the segatetary, was adopted. F. Hess was relleieded president ; W. F. Caldwell, lst vice-president ; Fred Seigner, 2nd vice-president; T. A. Williams and tSolomon Hardy auditors. The report • leavinga balance on hand of $121.36, i -.showed the assets to be maw, paid ' The netv board of directors are :--john out for prizes and expenses, 8'541.45, Laporte, T. K. Goetz, W. 13. Battler, which s a great credit to the society. Decher, Louis Wolper, C. Oswald, flOFFM1114 BR -O -S DR.81-1WOOD. A COMPLETE STOCK :FURNITURE •PARLOR SETTS, • DINING SETTS, BED -ROOM SETTS, • and FANCY CHAIRS . At prices that defy competition. We buy in the best markets, at low- -est prices, and being at small expense, can sell goods at a Inuch lower rate than town dealers, and make, a living , profit, See our Stock, compare Ebe convinced. 1.114DEDTfIKR8, ri prices and DE73 Usborne. Bnuons.-The many friends of Jas. Ballantyne, of Farquhar, will be pleased to learn that he is recovering slowly from the effects of his recent severe accident, and his now able to get around with the aid a crutches. It, will be remembered that some weeks ago Mr. Ballantyne was injured by a cow, thae, t he was dehornine falling on . • m. Farquhar. — • BRIEFS -The anniversary services of the Thames Road Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday Jan. Mtn when one of Ontario's noted ministers will preach both morning and eveniug, and on Monday evening following a tea meeting will be held, and as -the Thames Road has always been noted for their tea meetings, we extend a hearty welcome to all who enjoy it good sociable tea meeting. Liashwood Brumos.- John Graybiel clerk in 3. Hall's store is confined to his room throngh illness, --The infaut ebild of Gratton, Grand Bend, died on :Monday, aged six mouths. -A new smoke stack bas been erected upon the flax mill, to replaee the one blown dowe by the storm last week and de stroyed.-IL Guenther wears a broad smile -it is a. boy, presented to him by his estimable wife on Friday last. Saw logs and wood are moving and the village presents a lively appear- ance. atandeb%)ye, fohiowing officers o Shamrock Division, No. MO, Sons of Temperance, were recently installed : Joseph Dixon, P. W.; Mrs. A. E. Hod- gins W. A.' • Joseph McIllhargey, F. S. ; Hc;dgins, Treas. ; 3. 3. Me - Williams, R. S. ; Hattie Jell, A. R. S.; Ivor Eke, Chap.; Cora Cobbledick, S. . Fred .Neil„ lin lain hes reeurned home from Liverpool, where he shipped 700 head of cattle. Eslie says he had a good time and will go again shortly. -On Tuesday Eli Bice and R. C. Hodgins killel and dressed eighteen hos in less then three hoer's, Who can heitt this ?--We are sorry to leera thee, Mr. Albert Cunningham is about to leave our town. He his ob- tained a. situation as manager for a wholesale firm in New York. Granton. BRIEFS -The tenders for the new school submitted by the differeat cola traetors, having exceeded the maxi- mum.amount, viz., $1,800, stipulated by the special meeting of the rate- payers held in December, it was de- cided not to accept auy of them, but rather to make further alterations in the specifications in order to over- come the difficulty. -Friday morning a very serious accident happened to John Knowles, of the firm of Knave - les Bros., threshers. They were lathe aet of moving their clover thresher to a neighbor's barn and while passing out of their own gate, John who was driving and walking alongside was caughtbetween a, portion of the mach- inewhich projects o ut about two feet in the rear end and the gate post, remit- ing in the fracture of several ribs • and serious internal injuries. -Mr. Joseph Grant and Miss Sarah Wallis have re- signed theirpositions as presentor and organist of the Granton Preebyterian church. The members of the old choir and a number ,of their friends were entertained last night at house of their leader to enjoy a social re- union, the host and hostess sparing no pains in contributing to the enjoy- ment of those present. -Mrs. James Ridley, of Greenville, Mich„ who has been here for some time under the care of Drs. Lang and Thompson, went home this morning feeling greatly ina proved in health. -The Rev. Mr. Camp- bell *intends returning from California about April 1. He reports himself as being in a fair way for recovery. -A case of very much local interest here viz. Foreman vs. Foreman has been settled amicably out of court. It was actions brought by Mrs. Charles Fore- man against the executors of her late husband for moneys of hers which had. been invested by him in his own name and also moneys due to her by her late husband's will. The executors have de- cided to accept Mrs, Foreman's offer of settlement, viz., 84,000 in cash be- sides $100 already paid to her, and the use of the house and furniture now in her possession during her life in lieu of all her demands on the estate. The case was handled for her by Joseph Grant. • Ettruns-On Friday there was al- most a. fire at Alleles bakery-. Some defect in the oven was the cause. For- tunately it was discovered in time or else it would have been a serious con- flagration, as the whole block is wood- en buildings. -The regular monthly cattle and horse fair ouTuesday. Ow- ing to the election in West Huron th.e attendance was .• not large. -Mrs. Graham, who Was visiting her sister, Mrs. Slamlee, for a couple of weeks, left here for London on Saturday. -Messrs. Logan &Fraser are making preparat- ions for running an opposition brick and tile yard the coining season. WORE GREASED GLOVES SEVEN YEARS. John Siron, mason, Aultsville. Ont.. had Salt Rheum so severe that for seven year he wore greased gloves. He writes: "I used a quarter of a box of Chase's Ointment. It cured me. No Arne() of Salt Rheinn how." Chases Ointment cures every irritant disease of the skin, allays itching 'intently. and is a sterling remedy for A rota ittilhai 'Gk. pnrhn P' ('rand Bend. •'moan. Hones...it Bnanns.-Rev. Mr Muir will preach (D. V.) in Grand Bend Presbyterian :Church Jan. 19th, at 10.30 a. ma -Mrs Robt. Turnbull is able to walk Around again, after having a severe. ettack of sciatica -On New Year's day. a family reunion .of more than ordinary interest, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robb. Campbell, it being the fifth anniversary of theirmarnage. After the guests had sssembled, num- bering over 20, they were invited be the dining room, where a sumptuous dinner awaited them. The afternoon was spent in social chat, etc. The happy gathering broke up in the even- ing, each and every one wishing Mie and Mrs. Campbell long life and a bright and prosperous future. The sleighing is now pretty good with the recent light fall of snow. -The first wedding of the sea- son here was that of Mr. David, Webb, eldest son of Mr. Geo. Webb, and Miss Aggie Masson, The ceremony was performed on Wednes. day, 15th, at 2 o'clock, by the Rev. Mr. Carrier° at the residence of the -bride's parents. There were a great number of friends and neighbors invited, The presents were numerous and wen', The bride was dressed el- antly and . it is needless te say that the groom looked fine. All will wish them a happy and prosperous journey throush life. -Me. John Mils visited hem for a few days lately and is look- ing very well --Ma Hamilton is busy drawing logs now and has a great many in the yard.-?drs. Smith has re- turned from vieitiug, her mother in Paisley. -Death visited the home of Mr. Semliki Gratton, on Monday and took their only child. It was buried in the cemetery here. --John Welsh hies returned from visiting friends in Forest. and is now prepariug for next season's fishing. BayfIeld. Bantne. - School re -opened under the minagement of two new teachers, Mr. A. Thompson, principal Mr. john Whiddon, assistant. - Miss Mabel Whitt ton hes Assumed the position of orgenist in St. Andrew's church. -We extend cougaatulations to Dr. 0. W. Logan, of Hesse', Michigan, son of our respeeted townsman, Wm. Logan, on the occaeion or his marriage to Miss 5 wart, of Heeeel, a former resi- dent of Seaforth, and wish Mr. and Mrs. Lean, long life and happiness. - Mies Hilda Moorebouse was presented • with a well filled 'Riese, in recognition of her faithful services as organist, of ' Trinity chinch, during tlae past year, -The annual meeting of the Stenley Braneh Agricultural society was held oz Wednesday, Taimaa7 8th, at E. • Elliott's hotel. The books were audit- ed, eta notwithstanding the proceeds of last year's show being small, owing to the inclement, weather, a small bal- ance is still on hand. The officers and direetore for 1893 were elected as fol- lows : - President. Wm. Townsend; vice-president, Richard. Penhale ; sec- • eatery, .IL W. BrWin ; treasurerJohn auditors, James Donaldson . and W. H. Woods ; directors, 3. John- ston, 3'. Wild, J. Sparrow, d. Barns, R. Snowden, E. Swarts, D. McNaugh- • ton, W. Elliott ; honorary member of : board, J. MeNitughton.-,I. G. Stan- ' bury left for Toronto on Saturday after spending his holidays here.- ! John and James Ferguson arrived home from Cleveland last week to ; spend the winter. -11. Greaves, of , Seeforth, spent Sunday at the River Hotel. -Wm. Davidson and wife of : Gardner, Dakota, are visiting friends ; here at present -The date of the Methodist entertainment is Jan. 27. A ! grand program is being prepared cone siding of fancy drills, tableans, sing- ing, recitations and grand orchestra. ! Admission 13 cts and 10 cts. Come all. Miss Harriet Fraser, who has been spending her Christmas holidays with her parents, in Mornington, returned ' back last week. -Mr. Hem7 Pollock, son and daughter and Thos. Pollock, of Selkirk, Manitoba., are visiting • friends here at present. -Revd Gra- ham, of St. Andrew's church here, and I Revd McDonald, of Varna, exchange pulpits next Saticle,y.-The Misses I.Park s have retuened to town, after ! spending their Clhristmas holidays. at .! home near Zurich. -Miss Ada Duras returned to Toronto to attend college • again, after spending her holidays at her home here. -A lively time was . spent here over the. election. The I -candidates who were eleeted for 1893 I are as follows :-Reeve, Burns ; Coun- cillors, Dr. Stanburry, R. Bailey, G. Erwin and Jas. Fowlie '• Trustees, T. Cameron,: Jno. Whiddon, Jno. Pol- lock, Tno. Falconer, Jno. - Ferguson. and Win. Whiddon.-Ed. Rutledge, of St. Thomas, and Mrs. Howell, of Ham- ilton, were visiting their mother here, Mrs. Rutledge, who was very ill,• but is recovering again; left for their. homes last week. CatteressimeEn ne B. R. GENTLEMEN,-Havingused Hag - yard's Pectoral Balsam in our family for years I have no hesitation in say- ing that it beats everything else we ever tried for coughs and colds in children as well as grown up people. It relieves that tightbinding sensation in the chest. We would not be with- out it for anything, as we have a large fainily. •• Wruzate ANDRE W, •• Commissioner in B. R. • . Balmoral, Man. ItUSI3ING IT IN. Never use a, liniment for rheumatism, says a high medical authority. Dont Rub it in -drive it out. Take something that will remove the aold poison from the blood -take something that will improve your digestion, and build up the body "to the perfection of robust health. That "something" is Scott's Sarsaparilla, a re- medy that obtains the best results in the short- est tirne. $1, of all druggists. - SICK HEA,DACHE. Dyspepsia,. Biliousness, Sore Stone. itch and Constipation arise from wrong action of the stomach, liver and bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters cure all diseas- es of these organs. The Ontario Legislature has been Celled te elect `lh el -F1 • BRIEFS.- One hundred and three pupils are now attending oar high sell ea -0 ver twenty cases of lit -grippe have been reported in the village. - The C. 0. 0. F. are contemplating a banquet in the near future. -Mr. 11. Collins is seriously ill with inflammat- ion, and Mr, T. night, grain merch- ant, is also very sick. His life is al- most despaired of. -On accoont of an equality of votes on the public school board on the question of salaries, our teachers remain on the old ageeements. -Mr. John Fox, banker, is confined to his rooms. repwoBaleasalrsievokyltig are the market quotations. . 30 to 3,3 .62 to 62 I3guatter $11.410 to $12.06 4,5t2 toto 2`502 Eggs 1114 tA3to 111 Owing to some unavoidable circumstances we will still continue our great slaughter sale of Boots k Shoes, Trunks dt Valises, until Feb- ruary 8th. Rainer shine they are still coming after our goods, the people know a good thing when they see it. If you have not seen our goods and. prices you are simply not in it. as we are selling everything at cost, for cash. All Persons indebted to me are required to call and settle their accounts at once and save Air- ther trouble, as I am leaving Hensel). A. WESELOR. AUCTIO.N SALE AT }TENSAW-J. W. Centralia. Broderick will offer for sale by Atte- tion at his store, Hensel', his stock of ELECTION OF OFFICERS. -At the an- neal meeting of the 131cIdulph district L. O. L. on Monday, ,the, following officers were electech-District-Master, John Neil; deputy- do, 3, Kennison; chap. Wm, Lewis; vee. -see. R. Hutch- inson; treas., A. Grieves; lin.-sec., Gil- bert Grieves; D. of 0., F. Davis; lec- turer, J. Wairond. Baraps..,-- Dignan spent Sunday with 'friends here. -Mr. and Mrs. W. Bernard, of Granton, spent a couple of days at the parsonage. - Messrs Jack and Thomas Beaman, of Manitoba are home nudes, the par- ental root. -The pulpit . was occupied Sunday morning by Mr.. Jas. Delgaty. A most exceedingly appropriate dis- course was given to his hearers. The • pastor occupied the pulpit, in Main st Alethoilist church, Exeter.-Specild servicee are being held and good is being done. --The S. 8. convention will be held in Centralia, Feb. 5th. A me- dial invitation is extended to all. BRIEFS -Miss Annie Johnston re, turned home last week, after spending a few days at, her old twine mi the boundary. -john Swallow is right into the businese of buying hides and furs. He pays top prices, and any person having bides or furs for sale tvill do well te give him a call, -We are very sorry to hear of the Zion (Mitchell road) Methodist church being burn- ed. It was a beautifid churchandonly built .about 2 years. -Mrs. Sane' Kirk, of Herniate, Man., is visiting her brother-in-law, Wm. Eirk.--Miss Sarah Tufts, who has lately returned fermi the Stratford Business College, is a present assisting R. S. Ford &Co. at "Stock Taking". --Sas. 13. MeElrea, is doing quite, it business, sincehe took out theagency for Fruit Trees, etc. He represents a, good iirm and a•ehope that he will heve . continued success. -e The Grist Mill here is to be sold on Tuesday next. 'Wonder who will be the purchaser? Ansa Craig. Biusgs.--On Thursday it carload of cattle was shipped tothe Toronto mar- ket by John M. Dewar. -Rev. Mr. Martin, of Exeter, will preach in the -Presbyterian :church here next Sim - day aftertmou and evening. -Mr. Neil McLachlin shipped. it car ,load of lambs to East Buffalo on Friday. --Miss Mary D, McBride, who has been it teacher in the 'Presbyterian Sunday School during the last fire years, on Saturday evening last was the reeipi- ent of it haudsome present, it silver lady's eompanion, subscribed. by her class. -A, sad accident occurred Mon- day to Tames, son of Mr. Robt. Smith. While sawant in the woods with his brother it limb fell and strack him on the head, making a cut about six in- ches long. Dee. Stewart and Gunn were immediately in attendance. The young man is in a critical condition, but there are hopes of his recovery. - The week a prayer was an inspiration to the citizens of Ailsa .Craig. Union services wereheld, at whlth tne pastors of several denominations gave 'short addresses, and many of. the laity led in seasons of prayer. :Vlach interest was shown by the people by the imusu- ally large attendance, and. the hearty co-operation in connectionwith all the meetings. -Mr. algae Hodgins, pho- toghapher, Arvas has moved to the village and is ready to do all kinds of work in his line of business. Crecliton. , BRIEFS. - Rev. J. G. Yelland, of Crediton, was agreeably surprised on Friday evening last when a number of the friends ot the Eden appointment dropped in at the parsonage and made him the recipient of a large quantity of oats, ancl afterwards spent it social evening with their pastor. They re- port as having had an excellent time and no doubt they would repair to their. homes feeling the better for having so agreeably surprised their pastor. -Mr. Adolphus Mellin, of Walla Walla, Washington, formerly merchant tailor of this place, is home visiting his father who is not expected to live. -Ed. Bertrand, of Ubly, Mich. has returned home after spending Christmas with his parents. -Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Heist have returned home to Elkton, Mich., after spending a few weeks with friends. -Sleighing has made our town lively. -The remains of the 9months old son of WmHarvey was interred in the cemetery here on Mondaylast.--Mr. Towers, of Cavalier, North Dakota, is visiting inthis neigh- borhood, and it is understood he in- tends taking one of our enterprising girls. -Mr. George Mawson is sick with the typhoid fever, it is hoped he tvill soon be able to attend his duties as school teacher in the school three quarters of a mile South. SHOOTING MATCH. - Seine of our sports had a shooting match at blue rocks on Saturday last, Following is the score. G. Eilber, 1 1 I .1 0 1 1 1 1 1 9 W. Yearley, 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 G. Mawhinney, 0 1 1 t 0 8 D. Mawhinney, 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 4- NiT. Clarke, 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 S.Eillber, 111111111110 Drygoods, Groceries, Crockery, Clothes and Tweeds, Ready pude Clothing, Hats and Caps, Gents' furnishings, Fancy goods, eta., etc. Auction sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 16th, • 17th, ant118th of January, 1800. Sale to commence each day at 2 and 7 p. m. No reserve. J. W. Broderick. Bn.mes, - The annual meeting of Camel -church washeld in the base- ment on Tuesday evening last. The reports of the different societies show- ed: encouraging progress in all the branches of the thurch's work. The total receipts trom all sources were $2,782;24, Which, (Aar meeting all ex- penses, leaves it balance in the hands of the treasurer, of $33. Of the above amount $834 was contributed to the schemes of the church, the largest amount given for that, object in the history of the congregatiou. The pastor's salary was increased $200, =king it 51,209 it yenr.--,Taines Sin- ehiw is sick in bed at his aunts, Mrs. Thomas Palmeri -I W. Ortwent has. sold his millinery stock and fixtures, in Zurich, to Messrs Brown Ss Preeter, of Crediton, who take possession on Feb. 1st. -Rev. Perry, of Wingbeen, occupied. the pulpit in Camel Presby- terian ehurch last Sunday. Ani preached two veryimpressive sermons to large audiences, it being their an- I niverany, Rev, S. S. Henderson, of Carmel church, took Mr. Perry's work at Winghana, and on Tueeday evening Rev. Frazer, of Hamilton, lectured on Egypt, haw he reaehed it and what he saw. The lecture was largely attend- ed and the subject was very intereet- ing. The choir assisted. by Miss Steinbach organist gave excellent music. -Miss Bella, Ellis returned. to Tomato on Monday for another term in the conservarty of music. -Richard Coed and Jno. Pope made a business trip te Berlin last week and returned on ..-tIonday. Richard was greatly taken up with Berlin and has seine intentions of starting m gents furnish- inga business there, as he thinks it is one of the best towns in Canada - Henry Stonemm and wife, of Chisel- hurst, were the guests of William Stoneman last Sundav.-Mrs. Thomp- son and family visite(' at Mrs. James Stark's Chiselhurst, last Sunday. ---Dr. Campbell. of Zifrich, "MS in town last Sunday. -A. Weseloh and family visited at his brother Johns, at Zurich, last Sunday afterimona-Philip Much, of Zurich, was in town last Saturday. John Pfaff, of Zurich, was in town last Monday. -Geo. Brown and family visited at Mr. Brown's father in Exe- ter, cm -tiluidity.-Miss Eauna. Welsh left for Strathroy to stay -with her sister, Mrs. Leeds, for several months. -Miss Maggie Beichert, of Zurich, is visiting at Mrs. D. Weismillee's the past week. -James MeDermid, of ICippen, spent last Sunday with John Weismillen-Mr. Sinelare .of Cred- iton; is visiting at, Thomas Palmer's and is attending to her son, who is sick with typhoid fever. -Mr. Geo. McEwen left for Goderich on Tuesday morning on business. -Miss Mary Mc- Gregor is visiting Mrs. A. Weseloh this week. -Abe Short, who is help- ing his brother to get out wood at, Crediton, was home over Sunday. - A large number of the 1. O. O. brethren, of Hensel" Lodge No. 223, attended the district meeting on Wed- nesday afternoon and evening at Seaforide They report having had a grand time and speak very highly of the way the Seaforth brethren enter- tained them. The Ridgetree Cheese Company Bo- sanquet, began the year 1890 witn a balance of $36.97 on'lland. The sales of cheese during the year brought in $2,750.59. The cost of managmg the year's business was $2,574.69, leaving ou hand a balance of $212.87. During the year 54 tons and 1,400 pounds of cheese were made, and the average price per 100 pounds Of . milk was 30,- 607 cents. • . Y011 CAN BELIEVE The testimonials pu.blished in behalf of Hood's Sarsaparilla. Theyare written by honestpeople, who have actually found in their own experience that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, creates an appetite, strengthens the system and absolutely and permanent- ly cures all diseases caused by impure or deficient blood. Hood's Pills for the liver and bowels, act promptly, easily and effectively. —OF --- Winter Goods • In order to get rid of our Win- ter Stock of Woollen Goods,Caps, Felt Boots and X–mas Goods. We will sell them at greatly re- duced figures for cash. We must clear these goods out, do not want to carry them over, so will give you bargains while they last MUIR & MANNING, ICX1IICTOW "Tomoormorman JOHN WHITE lk• SOWS Publishers and Prospectors Pluton County Notes. • wai The Huron Medical .Association met in Clinton yesterday. There are now fitty-four inmates in the County House of Refuge. Jonathan Miller, formerly of the Albion Hotel, Goderich, now runs the stage line between that town and Liacknow. Mise Clara, the fourth daughter of Thomas Tenleins, of Godeadch town - shin, was married last week to T. J. Washington of Wawariosh. Robt. Walker, who has been the .capable manager of Mr. Forresteee farm, near Clinton, for it number of years, has retired therefrom,- and - Ins place is taken by Peter Perdue... - • . Kis Vervaeke, Who left.Seaforth be- fore Christmas witha cargo of valuable • horses for the old country, had the misfortune to lose six before landing. Rev. j. A. McDonald, of Varna, Was taken by surprise the other day .by • members of the eongregation peesenti ing hint with a. handsome easy chair. Sohn McTavish, butter maker, of Seafmala has entered hate partnership with his brother-in-law, 3. W. HIE - born, and will start a general store in Wroxeter. A. Dorrance, formerly of MeKil- lop, writes frera High View, N. W. T., that in five hoursone dav he leh.orned ong hundred bead a cattle -one every three minutes. Goderieh ia to have it furniture factory. Of late months Goderich has taken a progressive move and is going to advance, as it should, to be One of the finest towns in Ontario. Georgeibell,of 8eaforth,irt charge of 100 sheep belonging to Robert Win- ters, for Bristol, England, went ashore. on the "Dominion" on the south coast of Ireland. All th.e passengers got oh. James Churchill, Who was a vet - emery sin.geon, in Clinton, about 20 years ago, and is now at Indian Head, has been appointed Government Vet- erinary Inspector for the district of Assmilicaa. Alex. McKenzie has sold the farm he purchased some time ago, from S. Landeborough, itt Tuckersmitla to James Allan, uX Mar Brucellekl, for WOO. Mr. McKenzie intends going to Algoma. After severaldays of painful illness, ciecond daughter otAlex. McKay, of Itennondville died oa Friday. She was a height and usnallyhealthy of about ten years of age, but was suddenly cut oir by tut ethnic of in- flammation of the bowels. On Tuesday afternoon, while T. C. Doherty, of Clinton, aud E. Living- stone, or Boigrave, were driving to Blyth, they met Neil Taylor, of Witty - ;emelt, and the shaft of feivingstoneti rig entered: the theet of Taylor's horse; and evideutly severed the main artery, as it bled to death in a few moments. The members of the 33rd battalion band Seaforth held their annual meet- ing on Tuaalay evening:, 7th inst., and elected the following officers for 1893: Will McLeod, president; Will Freemen, vice-president; James Murray, 'sec- retary-tee:tearer. Managing committee Dan Campbell, Will Bordie, and Fred Crich: Dan Campbell, whipper -in. The death of Eiltvard Martin, of Este mondville, took place Saturday even- ing.Very few heard of his illness. He had been suffering from a severe attack of la grippe since New Year's, which culminated in pneumonia, re- sulting in death. He had been con- fined to bed. only two days. He was quite 0, young men, being only 48 years of age. About 5 o'clock on Moodily morn- ing, Mrs. Joseph McKinney, of Blue - vale, asked to be raised up in bed, and expired in a few minutes afterwards. Mrs. McKinney had been in poor health for some time, but death came quite unexpectedly. She was born in the county of Derry, Ireland, 39 miles from Londonderry, and was 72 years of age. Sohn Alexander, a former resident . Tqckerspiith, died in Hamiota, Mare, on Wednesday, DecembenslIth. at the residence of his parents. The young man had been threshing all fall, with Wallace Brothers, and was in the best of health up to the first of the Month, when he was taken sick with a very bad cold, turning to inflammat- ion of the lungs. H. Cantelon, of Clinton, has leased the Gordon House, Orangeville, and takes possession this month. Mr. (leaden is an old resident of Clinton, having lived here upwards of 40 years, being one of the most popular busi- ness men for over 15 years, it Member of the council for five years and a coma mercial traveller for eleven years. The Hullett Agricultural - Society elected officers last week as follows :- D. A. Forrester, President; W. Web' 1st Vice -President; S. G. Plummer, 2nd Vice -President. Directors -M. McEwen, W. Grant, 3.- Wigginton, C. Hoer, W. Snell, T. Reynolds, A. MacKenzie, 3'. Wiseman, T. Cottle. Auditors, Dr. Shaw, J. T. • Harland ; Sec., W. Coats. It was decided to hold the fall fair on Tuesday and Wed- nesday, Sept. 29 and 30. William Lindsay, Of Emerson,. Manitoba, was visiting at Mr. R. N. Duff's, Bluevale, last week. Mr. Lind- say liarveSted. over 12,000 bushels Of grain this simmer, has prospered very well iu the prairie .province. He sail-. ed for Ireland. on the llth hist., to • visit, his parents, • at. - Balleasnalland. Mr. Lindsay is accompanied • to the old country. by his sister Mrs: William -Wein of Howick. • • - • • • Following is a statement of thevetes polled in the Tackersmith election - Deputy -reeve, John B. McLeataadiVis- sion No. 1, 77; 2, 29; 3, 671 4, 52; - betel, 225; Peter McKay -division No. 1 39- 2, .21; 3,. 30;.4,, 52; total, 142; :Majority for • .Me. -McLean,- 83. Councillors, - John MeCloy, 227; AbneteClosene, 22e; Tames Geruini11,193; James Patterson, 182; T. -Atkeehead, 60. The council for the Current year will be • composed as follows; Selne Shepherd, reeve; John B. McLean, deputy -reeve; John McCloy, A. Cosens, and.,Taines Gemniihl, coun- cillors. • The cow byelaw is to be retain- ed, by .a majority of 241 Miss Murch, of Clinton, is the teach- er of Wyton schooi, Nissoati, for 1893. " GIVEN UP SELLING OUR • STOCK AT FIRE PRICES, True we haven't as large a stock as we had, but we are selling just as much, perhaps more, than we sold last month. FELT BOOTS. -00000--- A great big stock of Felt Boots which must be sold, prices from. $1.50 up to $3 per pair. We have just received it shipMent of Fancy Crockery and Glassware for the Holiday Trade, It's not wise to miss, giving our stock a glance, as it will pay yo -a. NIA.R,E.ET DEPOT. J. P. Ross' Mrs. john- Handfeed and daughter, of Maniton, . Manitoba, are visiting friends ancl renewing acquaintances in, Stepbel). Mrs. Ephriam Britt, of 'Clinton has recovered sofar from the effeets of her recent operation that she is now able to attend teller family duties. Mr. Peter McDonald, and MissAggie Mundell,- daughter of Mr, S. Mendell, of Tackersuntla were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at Virden, Manitoba, on Christmas day, Rev. W. Beattie conducting the service. The Methodist parsonage, Brussels: had it narrow escape front -fire on Tues- day morning,the floor catching fire from the pipe of the farnitee, caused by it bad thimble, the fire woe eeen, however, and put out, but not before quite a. hole was burned in the floor. Mr. Benneweie, the retiring reeve of McKillini, was 'presented on Mon- day evening of last week, on behalf of the ratepayeat of the township, with it heavy gold watch, vained itt$200. Mr. Benneweis .served McKillop as reeve for six years, two- years as de- puty,. and one as councillor, and this handsome presentation is a slight ae- knowleditement of the esteem in which he is held -by his old eonetitnents. Mr. John Williame, of Grallten, while moving from the Geo. Langford farm to one near Birr, had the miss fortime to lose his pocket book con- taining over $60. He bad put it, in his pantspneket en Friday looming. . and never missed it till Saturday Own,- - • ing when be had meets -ion to use it. The Brussels Post, sews: One day last week, Roderick McKay, James Shaw and Jamas Burgess cut and split two cords of .t.), inch wood, out of it maple tree, ie 38 minutes.. The two fartnere did the sawing; and the latter handled the axe. Toe work was done on Mr. Bnrgess' farm. At the annual meeting of the West Williams Agri c aft nral Society, in Park- • hill, on Wednesday afternoon the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, Jno. Barrett; viee-president, 0.11. Wit- sonidirectors, S. Nicholson, nue Hord, Dr. Caw., D. N. Macleod. Geo. Tralore •Grieve, Benj. Pile, nos Dig- nan,Peter Stewart. James Dougall, of near Boissevain, Manitoba, is visiting his many relat- ives and Mende in his former home near Rodgerville. • • RIGHT IN OUR MIDST. MR. SHIPMAN, OF OWEN SOUND -SEVEN MARS' Acurra SUFFERING -DIA - =TES GORED BY Donee's Kinam-Preas. OWEN SOUND Jan. (Sprcia)-Mr. Shipman tells his story in the Inme that he may benefit others, and. says: -As the result of a. tumble when a boy which injured my back, I have beentroubled with weak kidneys all my life. For the past year I have been a great sufferer, growing worse until a friendly cfruggist advised me to use Dodd's Kidney Pills. Tests of the urine showed Diabetes and 1 realized my danger. I had found it impossible -when tired to stand upright and at such times was drawn clown sideways. In all rhave used one dozeu boxes and am now hearty and healthy as ever in my life. Cools Stove tor $10.00 AT The Dashwood • Hardware Emporium. We are now doing business in the new brick block, have greatly added to our stock and are offering inducemeate in the following lines: - Cow Chains Guns and Rifles, Axes, Saws, Lamps and Stoves The Public are cordialy itt- vited to call and inspect our stock and prices, PAULIN& 1