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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1896-2-20, Page 1r 4 xricr I r 11 U BON & MID D LESEX GA 7 14'TIT ' TWENTY-THIRD YEAR No. 24. ILSRFORD & On VVOODHAM. EXETER, ONT., - CANADA, !THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY .20th„ 1890 OIMINIMINIMICOMINIMMENIP '4,101•144,..R. Stan'ey. BRIEFS, --The ease between Mrs. Halliday, of Sarniaand the Stanley Council was again 'tried on the 17th inst., at Sarnia.. At the last trial the jory disagreed. The plaintiff, Mrs. Halliday, has offered to settle for 0,---,,esearera.t-m-seedeeee, ahe----2L.h-Lhh' a $000, but this the Council refuses to rant, therefore another trial will be held. -Mrs. Win. Cameron a former resident of Stanley, but now of Michi- gan, wae in Stanley for a few days; she was late for tho funeral of her sister, Thee Duncan MeDonakl, a sis- ter a John McGowan, Stanley. --Mr. and tra. Lobb, of Manitoba, are visit- ing an. the 2nd con., she is a daughter of James Sparks, a. foi•iner resident of Trickersmith.-Ma J. Pollock, • and Miss Armstrong, a Manitoba, who. have been visiting their friends in the county, returned to their home on Tuesday last. -We are glad to hear that Miss E. Johnston, who has been seriously ill, is recovering. ---Thomas Saunderson, of Bayfield Road, was suddenly taken ill with ge grippe last week, but is recovering. 1 r` , ' The Low-pricell wild is b1ow--.1 ink. trade ourli way, Peopleii t come, examine, ARE 1 buyg once, 4 env and buy; andinRx ft Jbuy again. l', --....T.-;77.1..Z...i-:-;;;;,-7-131 - 16=1-1- --WITH OUR SHOWING- OF- SPRIPtIC PRINTS. :We never before bad our Stock so complete at this early date. In the past seasons we haxe had. the reputa- tion of keeping the :LAMEST apd PRETTIEST __MOCK OF PRINTS In tete Cot -entry. But the coming seaeon WO will sur- pass anything we have evershown be - before, both in QUALITY AND PRICE. It goes wit•hout saying that you'll fall in love with them at once. Now you know the best Prints are never 5c. per yard. Nobody expects anything of the kind. We place our Prints at Mc. Loa; more here at 10e., at 8c. and at. 5e. If you want the prettiest, you will buy your Prints early. R. S. FORD & CO. '1 Dasii.wood. A BOOM.-Onr village has taken on a. boomaand bids fair to eclipse any of its neighboring sisters. Some six residences will be ereeted here the com- ings summer, besides another flax mill. --Hoffman Bros. are putting in maehinery for man ufe during pur- poses, and things generally will boom. 'Brailee-thla H. Willert, who has 'conducted the hotel at Dashwood for -.number of yeere, has sold out to a. Musser, of Berlin, who will take possession April 1st. Consideration $5,500. Mr. Willert will devote his energies to the other branches of his business, viz: saw, and flax milling, farthing aud dealing in stock. He intends erecting in the spring the finest, and best equipped flax mill in • Western Ontario. .Being one of aur • most energetic business men wo wish him continued succese. BeemcBtesua-Auumber of youngfolk assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jelin Stenhan last Friday night, and . spent the evening dancing to the har- monious strains, produced by Henry Link upon his Mine In order to show their appreciation of his services a collection was taken up from which he received acompetentsum. Aftergiving the host andhostese the usual cougratu- lions, ell returned home at an early hour feeling satisfledthat thenight wee well spent and that every one had enjoyed themselves to their utmost Qtruax cee TUE WEST NOTES. -The , weather for the past few days has been the coldest of the season -We are having good sleighing now, and con- sequently inniber is leaving Mr. Willerb's min in large lots. -Master Willie Stanlake had the misfortune to fracture his leg below the 'knee last _Saturday, while going to Brewster. He was riding horse back, when the ammal some howor otherstumbled and Ecu on top of him, with the above re- sult. The limb was set by Dr. Mc- Laughlin. on Monday, and is now doing as well as c n be escrested.-Jacob .Sitter, of Arkona, spent last week visit- ing his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder. --John Marriot had a bee last. Friday cutting wood. Having Anal OA lot of willing hands, he sec - d in getting e large pile of wood hd• Out.. 'In the evening he treated the workers and other friends to a party, and as there were various amusemente - to pees away the:time Ms needless to • eey that all enjoyed themselves. HO FF VszeLlserLattr=voicas..Xistr...-=INato=eal DASH ON, Nenituee Dealus Amsta.....Anderlakers •-AND MANUFA0TUREas OF -- SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, AND ALL KINDS OF WOOD MATER- IAL FOR BUILDING. See our large variety Of Extelisloa TableSat : and up. Our Spring Stock of Window Shades have arrived; they are the latest designs. We have juSt received a large quantity of Pine Lumber and Laths, which we Will sell at , the lowest pOssiblo price. Undertaking. We always carry the latest designs in Cas- kets, Coffins and Trinnninga at the lowest . vices. Furniture re...paired en shortest notice. Estimates riven for the creetion of all . kinds of house Call and examine our Stock, (which you I will ilnd complete) and see Prices. HOFFMAN BIROS. Lucan. Bir.*'. -The great bear hunt, an- nomieed for Titesday has been in- definitely postponed on account of the sickness of the bear. So say the , managers. -W. Bloomfield, who for a number of years has been clerk- in the store of W. E, & O. Stanley, re- cently purchased the Mooresville store from 3.1 Simpson, 1111(1 will take pos. session on March 1, Mr. Bloomfield has been a valued member of the Metho- dist Church choir, end has meny friends in Luean and the surroundnig country who wish him every seecese in his- business veneure.-There were two ritees in the rink the other night, which created great amusement. In the barrel race, Master Tommy Stan- ley was the vietor, and (Artie(' off a box of cigars. The biscuit race waa responsible for nearly ehoking some hungryifor fame. Aftergoing five times arotted the rink, the ,contestaut being able to first demolish three dry biscuits was proclaimed the winner, Master E. Mara put his biscuit out of sight first, and won the event. The nine dash was the race of the evening, and though a, number entered, the contest narrowed to Totoiny Webster (Forest), and Thi .Lions (liensitli). Webster won easily. Though but a. mere be -Y, the winner promises to be very fast when properly bandlielta-Mr. George Stanley has purchased the hardware business which formeely belonged to Moser% W. It. h: C. Stanley, of this place. --A lively debate is expected to take place in Dismorets school house, Blanshard, on Tuesday, March 3. The sedijeet is, "Resolved that annexa- tion to the United States is to be pre- ferred to our present position."- »»-At the annual meeting of the North Mid- diesex Cheese Company, held here in the township hall on Saturchty Test, the following offiw cers ere elected for 1800: President, Wellington Hodgins; vice-president,Z.Menhrgeysecretary, Geo. Fox; directors, R. .Armitage, .A. K. Hodgins, J.Stauley and T. Dickene; auditors, 0. 0. Hodgine end '1'. r . Cou- sey. The report read showed the out -- put of cheese for the seaemi to be over 63 tons. The financial condition of the institution, as stated al the previous annual meeting, showed a debt of $1.- 141.50. The secretary explained that notwithstanding some extraordinary expenditures for the year, such as a $70 gang -press, the elevation of tanks, etc., the debt was now redueed to, $000, and a dividend of :$171.50 declar- ed. elm eon. • BItilk;FS.--The Exeter hockeyites did not, show up last Thursday night and the match had to be declared. of. ---Mrs, Oozed, of Hensel', was in Clint•ou last Tuesday, being caned here through the death of Mr. Turner. --Mr. Wiffiana Muir of Winnipeg, is visiting friends here for a short time, having cozne home to attend his father's funeral. SAD AND SUDDEN DEA.TIL-The home of Mr. William Muir has been sudden- ly plueged into mourning through the death of the honored head of the fam- ily. On Saturday morning thO 1.1.PWS spread. that, Me. Moir haI INISSed to his reward about nine o'clock Ifeiday evening. It was heed to realize that such was the case, but it was too true. A couple of weekssince the deceased met with an accident by which his left hand was severely injured. He was ehle to be about and the hand was do- ing well. Last week Mr, Muir com- plained of not feeling wetland of some aihnent in the region of the heart which terminated suddenly as above stated, the cause of death no doubt, be- ing blood poisoning. The late Mr. afeir was a sterling citizen, of an unobtru- sive demeanor, and highly respected. He was a native of this county, being born at Rodgerville, near Hensel], Omit the year 1843. He was a car- penter and builder by calling, and ser- ved his apprenticeship Avail )Vm.: Mc- Donald of Exeter. • For thirty years he resided in Clinton and wasfirst em- ployed by the late 1vJ. Mc Tefegart. For 28 years his was a Meet- hgethful em- ploye in the foundry, the past twelve years as foreman of the wood depart, inent Thiettaone years ago he was married to Mies Eliza Clark, of Moors - and leavese bereaved Widow, three daughters and foUrsone tomOurn their great lose, one child being deceas- ed. Two sons and one daughter are at home, Mtg. Weeae :and Miss Minnie at Zephyr, •and two sone in the Do- minion Express - offiee at Winnipeg. The youngest of the •faraily is eleven -yettes old. Deceased was a -son of the late Andrew Muir, an adherent of the Presbyterian0hurde, and a Nattoual 'Policy Reformer.. He yeas a member of the Workmen and Cienedian Ceder 'of• Foeestees, un-Oee. -.whose imspices. the ,ftineral tecik • place Wednesday afternoon. • His late ifellow-laborers had :placed on 6thkot a beauti- ful botignet of lilies, and .a pinove with I the words "father', from the family. The death of Such» a citizen as was Mr. Muir has brought forth siucere expressions a general regret and the family have the sympathy of the whole community. d'hreenwate Bators.a-Mrs. A. M. Wilson, who was visiting Mrs. J. Diekson, of the Re- gistry office, Goderich, returned home last Week. --Henry Mellin, inerchaut tailor, of Crecliton, formerly of this village, died at his home in Crediton last Saturday. A large number from here attended the funeral on Monday. He leaves a wife, daughter and. two sons to mourn the loss of a, father. The bereaved family have the heart- felt sympathy of the community. --A large party assembled at the residence of CI, 31. Wilson last Thursday even- ing and presented. Mrs, Wilson, (nee Miss Hannah Hullenson,) with a beautiful quilt from. the Ladies' Board of Wining. Workers. Sharon. BUIEFS.- The many storms which passed over our neighborhood the past week made things drill and blocked the roads considerably. - Henry Spencer, of Milverton, is visiting at Nelson Kestle's.-Weare soery to have to report the illness of Thos. Amy, jr, We hope to see him around again as usual. --Wellington Amy has also been an the sick list but is getting better. -Mr. and Mrs, Bowerman and family. of Manitoba, are visiting at John Pedler's.-La Grippe is again very prevalent in this; incialty.-Miss Beam Dodds, of Bxeter, is at present visitiug. at her sisters, Mrs, Thos. Amy, jr.--Mark Brokenshire, of Dashwood, spent Sunday under the parental roof. 'Zama rs, 41. e011N availTE ia SONS Publishers and Proprietors BRIEFS. - Win, Taylor has gravel drawn for a. • concrete foundation for his balm and is now busy heeding stone. -Thos. Bern, jrg is also prepar- ing for a new barn -Au epidemic has been going round which &iota like a cross between a severe cold and being half pounded to death,•-eliorse buyers have been here purehasing soma fine animals, -John Johns and Mat Beam are cutting wood for John Pettit: They left their Axes and sawin the. Woods. over Sunday and sozne evil disposed person knokced the ends eff the saw teeth and broke the axe. A person who, would do a trick like that. is not worthy to live in a civilized coin- munity.-The snow blockade has put a stop to teataing-Sawing bees are numerous just now. • Fullextori. 1 DeATie-lt is our Painful duty Ude ; week to chronicle the death of John ' Uglow, who died last Friday night, itt .1 his seveuty-first year. Me. Uglow I was One of the oldest settlers of Ful - 1 i larton coining here about the year 1800. Ile woe, a man respectect by all who knew him, owing to his honesty 1 and uprightness of character. 116 i leaves Rim of a family, three of whom [ are in the States, and the fourth is :Mrs. Thomas Stacey, of Fullerton. I The funeral which wee very lane, Itook plat:ea on Monday last to the At- herton burying ground. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Greene, of 1 the Methodist chewch, of which de- nomination the deceased was a life- long member. W(.1 extend our shwere sympathy to Mrs. Uglow and the 84-., rowing family. a Stephen. John Martin, intends leaving for his home in Park River, Dakota, accompanied by his cousins Misses Maud Dillon and Clara Jones of Bowmanville.-51r David l'ilawbin • ney is on the sick list. -Mr. James Lawson was on the Line, Sunday last. What» does this mean, Jim le -Jacob Wildfong is laid up with a severe cold. We hope to see lum out again in a few days.--hfr. ;John Martin spent Sunday with friends in Shipkaa -The weather hits been very severe the paid week. A thermcmieter was bung ont on a pest Sunday night and it, being so cold during the night thatthe mercury was found -on the ground in the morn- ing. Cromarty. Buthae-On Thursday eee»ing boa. the home of D. Park was invaded by over forty of the members of the Y. I?. Society, who had gathered to present him withsome token of their appreci- ation of his interest in them and their society. The present eonsisted of a substantial upholstered men chair for himself and a beautiful hanging lamp for Mia. Piu.k. He was completely taken hy serprise. but thanked them for thew gifts, and that he had greet• pleasure in meeting with them in their meetings. After emne further remarks by the pastor, a short pro- gramme WaS reudered, ate]. which lunch was partaken of, and games in- dulged initial all departed after spend - mg a very enjoyable evemng.-Mrs. Boyle left for her brothers' in Lanark comity, last Monday, to see one of her nephews, who is not expected to re- cta -ea -Messrs. D. McKellar sr. and jr. have both been laid up with grippe, but are recovering. --A. McLadhlan is moving • this week. Danie Rumor says that the house will soon be occup- ied by one of Staffs' s eetimable young Centralia l3nra1,'s.---3liss Nth E. Elliott and Miss Maude Hicks are visiting friends in Wingham.-Rey. G. Schram oc- cupied the pulpit Sunday evening. - The commit given in the hall on Wed- nesdae, evening last under the auspices of the Centralia fife and drum band was largely attended and a choice pro- gram was rendered to the delight cif all present -Rev, W. H. Butt is at- tending the Grand Council of R. T. of T., in Guelph this week. Wesley Pym is home visiting for a while. - Last Friday evening the station here was entered by some party or parties and a number of cigars were stolen. OBMTARY.-Cbristina Nairn, who was •born Aug. 16th 1830, at Fowlswer, Perth Scot:land, died at Whalen cni Saturday Feb. 15th. • -In the inonth of August 1868, she Iy1IS united in mar- riage to Wm. Nairn who was a soldier in Her Majesty s service was away from her home considerably. After he had obtained his discharge they emigrated to this country, coming dir- ect to Centralia, settled down where they have lived since 1881. Here their only daughter died some three years ago, since when the health ,of the de- ceased has steadily declined until few weeks ago she, with her husband moved to tWhalezi se AS to be near relations, who kindly Ministered to her wants. She became a cheistian in early lifeand was connected .with the U. P. church, Perth, of WhicIrRev. Mr. Sutherland was the esteemed pastor, until she settled down .here, When she. united with the Methodist• churoh, 'shies which thee she was faithful and consistent member. She was a hard working. feithfid, wifeh-a help meetindeed*hope care, eympathy and affections the bereaved -husband will sadly miss. Her- funeral Which was 'largely attended' took piece on Monday to the Centralia,. cemetery conducted by Rev..W. H. Witt. • • • . • 'Any tendenay tepreinature baldness maybe, promptly -cheeked by the use of eyes Hair Vigor.- 'Delft delay till the scalp is beep and the hair -roots: de- stroyed. If you would realize the best results, begin at once. with • this in- valuable • preparation.: Oredrton. WEDDING Ben.r.s.---R. E. Walker, the I popular young proprietor of our meat market, was laet eveuiug married to Mise Annie, daughterof Rev. E. Crompton, ot Carlisle. The ceremony WitS performed at the residence of the bride's parents before a large number of invited guests They will arrive in • Crediton on Wed/let:flay next, when a. reception will be given the young couple at Mr. James 'ttralker's of the Crediton road, Stephen. All join in ex- tending congraeulations and a. hearty welcome to the bride. BRIEPS.-The snow etorm of last week hes drifted the roads consider- ably and made the business quiet. A load of young people from Ifiveter attended James 11 ilis Pearl Wedding. ' --Matt Finkbeinee lost a valuable horse one day Iast weeke-Henry Schwartz is vein -sick atpresent.---Jun, Young W5S 11/ London on Monday laet on business. --- Henry Mellin is very • bid.. -Bat Carroll is on the sick list. - Division court was opened hare' on Tuesday last .and. etilionerniel untfl April 1001.-Juo. Peiedethincived his titunly to Zuriele whore he is Atikeur4. into store business, in the st ore lately by 1 • Oi'twnin. No doubt John will be missed by his many friends here, who with him sinews in his undertaking. --The largest load of wood taken thrcmgh our town went through last week, there being -13, cords 00. .-011 Saturday lest Henry Mellin passed into the enternal rest Ilis rn reel -ie. • t.•gl 111. tite Crediton cemetery. The wife and family have the heartfeltsympathy of the comintmity in their sad bereave- ment the same. -The Council adiouctied to Whalen, meet again on Monday Al troll 2ad, . - 1890, at 10 a. in. 1 linahre -Mrs Willem Nairn who a W. D. STANLEY, Clerk. , few weeks ago, moved from Centralia ; with her husband, died on Saturday a asaii ; evening, after a .prolonged illness, of [ heart trouble. Her remains were in - Fel owing are the market quotations. I terred in the Centralia cemetery on Wheat Barley 30 to 32 OMR 23 to 23 Peas 50 to 50 Ray $10.00 to $12-00 Ilatter • 14 to 15 Kma . 14 to 14 Tiatothy seed ...... . ....$1.75 to .$2.25 ClOter seed $4.00 to sem BaraPs.--Rev. Mr. McWhinney, of Kirkton, and Rev. F. E. Roy, of St. Paul's ehureh, exchanged pulpits laet, Sabbath; -Miss Vance, of Toronto, and brother, are visiting their aunts, Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs, T. Dick. -Mr, and Mrs. James Bonthrou of the town- 814- of Hay, were in London this week attending the funeral of Mrs, nicheon'eetep mother,MrsLogie.-Haee old Walker, of Rev. Mr. Walker, is attending the commercial college at London. -Our police trustees heve been corresponding as to the price secondhand fire engines could be pur- ehased for.-GeorgeJoynt bad Oulte an adventure a few evenings ago. It appears he was, upstairs over Siegler's restaurant, and in opening the have' door to get something he wanted out- side, stepped into space and went down seine 14 feet -Our respected townsman and founder, or city father of Hensel), Mr. James Petty, has re- cently added it fine piano to hisd -Miss M.Latimer, a teatherof thellen- sell public school, has who been home in Seaforth, during. the past week, ow- ing to Mlles% has resumed her duties. _std. Fairbairn, at Toronto last week, in a nutteln shot 53 out of 55 sparrows. ran ea - 1. BRIEFS.- -The Weather here on Mon- d y h et c. this NI int er. . . The thermometer was down some say as low ste sixteen. --The fish 1000 are now very busy putting up their am- ply of ice for the season. --There have been a great many teams lately draw- ing sand for the new church at (leech-. tor for which they require upwards cif two hundred loads. --The grip. seems to be no respecter of persons as nearly everyone has it herci, somemore severe than others, --Mise Marna, 31011111.'d re- turned home from Detroit on Satur- day to attend the wedding of her sister. Bell, who was :molded on Wed- nesday to Richard, eldest sou of Rob- bezt Hamilton. The ceremony was performe4 by the Rev. Mr. Thompson. There Into a great many present to witnees the pleasing event. The bride received some beautiful presents which shows the esteem in which she is held. The bride looked elegant, dressed in a beauttiul suit, and the groom looked handeome although • but a. few days before he had a, severe attack of the . grip. • But he shook the last off sooner than he will the newly acquired parte ner whom he proinieed before the alter to honor and obey. All will wish them a happy and prosperous life. . They will nye on the old. homestead as Mr. Hamilton has moved into the village' to leek after his mill. -Will Patterson leis bought the Allen farm here. • Bid dulph . Uotixtue, - The Counhil met, pur- suant, to adjourianient, The reeve arid all the members present. The tide- utes of last Meeting wereread, approv- ed and signed by the reeve.--Aloyed by John Abbott and seconded by Xes. Toohey, that the following amain Is be paid and the reeve sign orders foe the same. Richard Neil, boy mind - mg gap, 800; Easley tiofighte, rep - Lucian boundary, *1; Robt. Morgan, 1500 ft Rock Elm plank, $20.25; Wm. Galligher, concrete culvert and draw- ing tile 189e, cliv. 4, $3; Jennie Stanley, sewing fin. statements, 50c ; John Neil, error iu. dog tax, 1895, $1; Mrs. Thos. Lamphier, error in dog tax, 1805, $L-- Carried.-Movedl A. K. Hodgins sec- onded by Geo. Westinan, that By- law No. 5 of 1893, as read a third time be now passed., and the reeve and clerk sign the einem and attach the Cor- poration Seal thereto.--Carried.--The above By-law was for the purpose of authorizing; a loan, by the sale of de- bentures, of $1800, to build a School house in P. S. D., No. 7. The trustees I made application according to law for Surnahme. -- Brumes.--The severe storm of the the past few days has made the made almost impassable. ---We bear that Mr. Willoughby is thinking about renting Michael Fleteher's house. Mr. Wil- loughby must, mean basinessa-Alf. Hodgert 114114 80111 000 of his heavy 110r5eS to J. Snell, of Exeter, for the 811111 $125, this horse was sired by "Prince of Kilnbill." It pays to raise the best Peter is a regular attend- ant at Sunshine. There meet be eome one attracting his attention. Beware. Pete 1: Ehmtrille BRIEF:I-Quito a numberof Elimville people took in the Sunday School Con- vention at Centralia on Wednesday this 5th inst.-- After very compliment- ary remarks referring to the Work of the pastor, the Quarterly Board of the Elimville Circuit gave the Rev. T. 13, Conpland the neeeigary thiete-fourth vote for him te remain for the !own eerevortn' Leave purpeete Mein e a littirerv enterteininaut in the juUleinent..--of le Church ,(111 Thureday evening the 20th 'bait We would. like to see the vonin packed to the doors. A good programme is be- ing prepared. -The trustees of the Elimvill Church mr mei havi their annual Annivetesary on Sunday and Monday the 23rd and 2:Ith of this month. On Aiondav evening the 2.1th, a gem" substantial tea will be eerved in the basement, after winch an ex- cellent prognmene will be given in the body of '111e. church. Admission : - Adults ets„ Children 15 its. Monday. She leaves a husband, to -Mount her demise. She was 09 years. !of age.. -Wedding bells rem- out met- eller in or midst last WeduesdaYe when Miss Recline' Cook, daughter of George Cook, was maeried to Nassau : GOMM, o f Bieldulph. The many - friends here extend congratulations. -- Miss Eliza Brooks,. of Buffalo, is re- newing acquaintances hi this locality. Mies larooks hes a, 'Iterative position 'as matron in au asylum in Buffalo. The I Weather has been exteemcdy bold the oprout slowly. tweoewitiy..anlem d peop. are oving Goaptex. Wain/nee. ee-- The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Gunn - ingot the township of Blanshard will I be pleased to learn that they have been spared to see the 50th anniversary of their wedding day which they cel- ebrated in royal good style, on Jan. 27th '96, On the arrival of the guests, which was about six p. 111., tbe old lady and ea .e heeen were at the door tehtelcome every Visitor and the rest of the family were kept busy making strangers acquainted, and in ten min- ntes after each guest intived they were thoroughly acquainted NVitil 411 in the house. Dinner was served from 6.30 to 9.30. This ordeal took eonsider- able time as there were about WO per- sons present. After dinner all the modern as well as ancient amusements were indulged in until about 2 me then Mr. and Mee. thinning were place ed in the centre of the room in two handsoute easy chairs, that 'MTV pre- sented to them two years ago by their family. Rev. Mr. Coupland was chosen AN chairman and filled the position I admirably, he began the proeeedings with prayer, followed by a very ap- propriate addresa Addressas were • then given by Rey. J. Westman. P. Brook% II. Lang. .1. E. Murray, Mr. Kirk, D. .Tolmstim, Frank Brooke and others, idl.erspersed NVith nubile. W. D. Stanley was then called cm to read the following addrese ; To 1113I11 F.tTIH5I AXIS IrOr1111(t. • YOUr ehildren, all nf whom are here. assembled minis 111:1Z1?e(gitislitntgrilsati• Anil we 11.101".e. that you are still enjoying the blessings of health and vigi.r. Tho marriage t testi v It leS 1111.1.0 OU many need s OFIR been witness - multi. this po.renlal roof hot at no 1 low has ! it been celebrated with more joy or heartfelt 1 gratitude than 51 (111.. the event of your iloltien Wedding. We call up to our Min& 10-1iikla . thia mony long years of patient enduranee and loving solicitude you. bow so lovingly ex(1 nded to and P. visliN1 us„ sickne6s YOU teenrderly.e.tArel fo.0..• .ond .4nt.tt ort.tc.i r'1 .Y tto Other ho.7001 do, in Sra T.otAtast Y( t were l tyyLtdy to ldrlconTLut evy tral d ,,_rtit . • . • T iz, cal through eLa lb. es elpelior 111 011V Way- Brumes. A. pleasant event toelt place at the Methodist church Wed evening. being the occasion of the marriage of Miss Rachael Cook, daugh- ter of Mr. George Cook, of Blanshard, to Mr. Nassau Gowan, of the south boundary of 13idthdpb. The marriage WAS performed by the 11(317. Dr, Cooke Miss Rethael Bugg assisted the bride, while 5Ir. Herbert Cook, brother of the bride, acted. as groomsman -Wm. Wilson's house was burned Wednes- day night about 10 o'clock, together with part of the contents.. The tire is supposed to have originated from a defective chimney, and burned by a furious wind, it was not. long before the destruction was completed. Mr. Wilsoe has $300 insurance on the house, and $150 on the contents. The loss of his home is more particularly unforttutate. on account of the very serious illness of Mrs. Wilson who was Wrapped up and taken to Robert Wilson's. -A checker match. between SIX picked men from each side of Main street took place in Mr. Westinan's barber she's last night, Messrs C. Westenan, Foster, G. Branton 0. Wreford, J. Park and A. Temkin re- presenting the heavv-weights of East Main street, •and Messrs. Th.omas Squires, H. Lang, B. Mossin, J. Arnold. L. Pidd and E. Langford' holding it down for the west. The west waraers either mistakingthe game for one of give-away oe having had orders to. be home at a certain hour, played a live- ly game for the east warders, for it bothered them to gather the men: off fast enough -»--Wm Mack, an erimloye .a the Granton saw mill hila 11111TOW escape froni serious injury Saturday. He -went down to relieve the .sawdust carriers, which had become clogged, and While. doing eo his wet hemline . entangled in the shafting. and in an instant was torn from hie. bodv. His shoulder was slightly injured. -The 151 rivr. 1.0.n.i express was detained here . for. of ozie of the shafts breeking.-Miss E. three. hours Friday- night • me account Brooks, of Detrain': is - yieiting friends • You•Dore't Have to Swear • oft, . . • . • Saye the St Louis Journal' of A,grie eultzwe in an editorial about No -To - Bea the .fanions tobecco Wait cove. "We knOW of many cases •cured by No -To -Bite, one e prominent St Loins architect, smoked • and 'chewed, for twenty. years' ; tyro eoxee cured him 'so that even the smell of • tobacco Inekes him stela • No -To -Bac sold and guaran- teed, no eine pay,• Bookfree. ing -Remedy 'CO., 371 St. Peed St Meet- ieaL - • SELLING At COST, ^ - I 1 1 1 TI LA T I hi' PA LING (ASE. , ' i Ma. if. E. HUDSoN, COMBEIMElal. sEVERLLY INJUIMD---.PROTEUDING li,›.70T ENTERED TILE BOY- • CCU EDItY OxuBox OP DODD'S ! KIDNEY PILLS. ; fit(irmbe, TailliPeekr,'bh'in117teT'aeciida 1)-1-eniinbet. ; man, was inrtred by falling tm a knot. which entered his body from beneath and injured his bladder and kidneys. • HO seys;•-ni was confined to my bed 1 for six weeks and was rarely' able to work, feeling too weak since the injui7 : over eight years ago. I ha,ve taken . one box of bodd's Kidney Pine and aux ! Peee-lelreleitalfYmeMedmar Ilifaes. "Othnii7b1°LieciWra L worth one hundred dollars to nw, if it is possible to estimate such a benefit in dollars." i i ALWAYS °ME NOTICE -OM S1.111Serib- ; ers will confer a favor if they will let I as know if they do not receive their 1 copy of the Thetas regelarly every i week. Every Wednesday 11104 of every week of every month of every year, 1 without exception, this paper has been mailed, but notwithstanding.great care ! on our part we are occasionally iu re - 1 ceipt of compiaiuts regarding its non - 11 delivery. This office is not» to blame, i and unless subscribers notify us promo- » i the errors cannot be traced and maid- Qd. Town subscribers n ill also .confer . a favor by letting us_knoW of any tat' • eeef I, •he 1 il' • Coin and See J. P. ROSS. attrar-c.--Nramca.w-inxicsevramn=oralovamaii,a,..0ThassaasseciPlallen. • "" ,oiltertvCc. the par:Mtal for:/ive- • WV: !tre:', has followed us \'5»do also re- ttiemberwItttllatitU.-le . teihRer,11 sr:N.11:d for y one chiltli.e)/ elanfortable homes t nes:, elte.irt .- tat . n.tast. las and we are as it were 5 rens:4M ion of stop 1014' 0l)Vth11 001' re, „. ioF:ther. We would ask. vat :Icor father and mother to accept of this g Aden t111•Ce. Itt ibis your Golden 1% eliding at our hauls. and V0 would osk that von will ketp it -daily on the Ingb:fitill=.11riglieggotrfofgn.t,;11giTitfttli; that vont. ehildren ntlar to y on and to le -sure you that when you 1,...co110e enfeebled theough tho firmaies of age (=strong. ante: n'11 is yours to &In, port ena core for you to tn.. and our hope is this, that when lather, , mother and elahlren lus.; 0,rattgli the dark valley of the shadow of slea tb. that we may our .0.nd all Mid an annution; enuannee into the kingdom nf our Lord and Saviour, and there join our dear brother, who haj gene before. owl remain an unbroktm family around lac throne and Who forevrr with the Lord. Sam- uel Gunning, Eliza ParkinsAl on. bert Canning. ha:WO-Zero. Loam. Suture. Arthur Mumma, Alk.e Parkinson. :::ary.ThIP.ra and Luvl. Cunn- ing. Mans/lard, January tini,. 1800. In connection with the finalises the family presented their father and mother with a beautiftil golden tee service consisting of two cups and saucers, .egg-ertnit and tOa8t reek. Several other gifts were also presented by friends who were present. Mr. (funning made a very euitable reply. About 3.30 an oyster supper or at least oyster leseakfast was served.. After an present had done justice to the inner num they again placed Mr. and Mrs. Gunning in the centre of the room, 811 the guests joining hands and singing 0111' Vt?I'Sl' of Auld Lang' Syne, one verse of God FilVe the Qneen and then three cheers for the 'old lady awl gentleman, all leaving for home at 0 a. feeling tt was one of the periods of theh• kilapka Bitiaae-; -La grippe is tinned:int around here now, there being quite a ntunber Iaid up with it zit present -J. Genian, the township assessor is :e1113- ing 011 the people in thisneighborhood. -Peter Mittleholt, of the 14111 eon. has traded bis farm for 11 brick yard in McGillivray. He tales possession 111 March, -Miss Rate, who has had a severe attack of la grippe, the past week, we are glad to say is able to be around again. -Charles Zwicker, of Crediton, paid our town a visit last Sunday.--Iton't forget the entertain- ment, which is to be held in the church hi this piece on the 264h of this month. Admission 10 and 15 eta Zurich. BainFseedt is our painful duty» to re- , cord the death of Rath Hess, who died Arc taking advantage of our • .7 • ;L. Clarke, who has been carrying • 'on business ix the Golden T.Ame store- Seaforth, during the pitet year, has decided to elose his In1S5ness that town. Mr. Clark has a lar.se business in Port Hope, which Ixe finds it nec- essary to devote hie whole attention. t Wednesday efterimon while Michael Keating, of Seeforth, was helping to got (alt some square thither, zu Mr. Hamilton's bush, Hibbert. he had the misfortune to Arno> his foot with the axe, making a gash acgose the instep width took four stitches to draw it together. Turkey thieves visited the premises of S. Parkinson, J. Horn, R. Jones, of Ushormi, and T. Whalen, of Bidthilph on Thursday night last and were sue- ettesfni, hi earriug off about 15 turkeys. The parties are known and if they do . not desist in such practises they will be summarily dealt with. Ma A:. T. third of West Lambton (P. P. A.) made a rattling war speech. Mr. McLean, of South Huron, in mov- ing the address described the Fourth party, or P. P. A._, as a menstrocity which he was glad to know had been buried out of eight. 313...Gurd retaliated" by saying the Fourth partywouldbo a power in the land after the mover of • - the address had sunk into an imknown grave, MAT PALE FACE. For Nervous Prostration and An- aemia there is no inedichni that will so promptly and infallibly restore vigor and strength as Scott's Emulsion. THE OLD, MIDDLE-AGED AND CHILDREN. teen Axis ALL CTSIIBI) KIDN'Elt TitOrtILli; T11 SOUTII AMERICAN RID- NEY Crum Kidney troubles are not confined to those of any age. The grey-haired, suf- fer, and keenly sometimes, The man in tile vigour of life bits his happiness marred by distressing disease cd. these parts. Much of the trorible of children is due to disordered Kid- neys. South Ainericae Kidney- Cure effectively- those of any age. And with all alike relief is secured quickly.. In the most distressingeaSeS relief comes in not less than six bolirs. 111 is a wonderful medicine for this one specific important pUrposo. Sold by • 0. Lem LARGE HEMMERS raceftelly Sunday morning last. The cheap cash sale of two years from that dread disease consumption, but was able to be aeounduntil two weeks ago when he took a turn for the worse. He leaves to mutual his loss a mother, one sister and four brothers, -who have the heart- felt synipathy of the entire commun- ity. His remains were interred in the Lutheran Cemetery an Tuesday morning. --Mr. George Merner, met with a painfid accident on Friday morning last While harnessing his horses he received a severe kick in the stomach, rendering, hmi tinconscious for some time. Under the doctor's peaerceteldie. is doing a* well as can be ex- ecoased had been sufteringfor thepast WINTER COODS. • These 'goods cannot be manu- factured next fall at the prices we ask for them. In buying from us now yoti save and thus make mOncy. We want to have the room of these goods for our Storing Stock which is now arriv- ing. Turkeys wanted . MUIR..et MANNING Irm , ‘deede.,L•Le•