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Exeter Times, 1896-4-23, Page 1TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. No. 22. We have just made thet\ purchase of a brand, new lot of Ladies' and Misses' Spring Capes at 25% off regular prices.Come quick, ...4you want k bargain. as? WORDi. Ces WOODHAM Buying the best qualities of goods for cash, and in many instances „from the makers, and selling:at a close margin over cost, is one of the ?good reasons why you should do your trading here. direct many Dress Goods. We have a complete stock of the very newest with trimmings to match. We've bought this season from They start at 25e, a yard and go to an one a the best factories in Canada a elegant display of dress patterns. sample stock of all the best makes in Men's, Women's and Children's Foot- wear. Our price a will be the lowest. Boots aticl MUinery- If you have visited our show room we needn't say another word -if you haven't you'd better. There is much to interest you and our prices are right. eGlOVOSsne, Hosiery, Unclerw ear Parasols. Ladies' Tan and Black Kid Gloves for 40c. Ladies' Fast Black Cotton Hose,10c Ladies' Summer Vests with half sleeves, regular 10c line, for 5c. Ladies' Black Parasol, large size, with fancy bone handle, for 90c. House Purraisliingsl! House Cleaning time is coming around again. Do you intend. to do some painting? We have many different colored paints already mixed for you. Do you intend papering your walls? We have a beautiful assort- ment of all the new papers. Our prices will speak for themselves. We have a heavy stock of LACE CURTAINS, SATEEN DRAPERIES, ART MUSLINS, &c. See our "Special Window Shade for 37tc. R. S. FORD & CO Centralia. - - Arrived at Centralia, a fresh ear of lime; also .a quantity of mai age corn for seed, an A 1 O. W. Surat. BRIEFS. - Elijah Colwell was at Clinton last week consulting doctors of various places. -Mrs. F. Grigg and Mrs. Sabine left for London Saturday evening. -Mrs. T. Boyle and family are moving to Ingersoll to live. Tom hasaacared a position in 11 large stare there.- Mrs. Matins and family, of Biddulph, have moved into the house of Wm. Nairn. -Miss Mary Lingard is very ill. Two different doctors being there last week tit the ,seene tirue.-Mr. Towle is a little better. -S. Brock has started his new butcher shop. -Tom Handford has a large number of horses in his stablea ready to be shipped. -Mrs. Handford, sr., left for Mitchell on Monday, where she intends to visit for a couple of months. R e v. John Kenner preached educational sermons here on Sunday, the pastor taking his work at Stage. - Rev. J. Ge Yelland is announced to preach here Sunday eveni ag next. a-- --a------- Bruoefield. SPRING Meas. -The annual spring show of entire stock, under the aus- pices of the South Huron Agricultural Society, was held in Brucefield on Fri- day. The receipts were only $7.00 at 15c. each, instead of about $80 as in former years, so the show could not be termed a snccess. Following is the prize list:- Honsas-Itnported draught -Aged, Horton & Innis' "Joe Anderson;" 0. E. Mason's "Clenery Prince;" Thos. Inglis' "Lord Salisbury." Three year old., John Murdock's "Henry Irving." Two year old, McKay Bros., "Stud Book Chief." Canadian bred, Frank Taylor's "Lord Rnsebury" Sweep- ' stakes, Horton &Innis' "joeAnderson". Roadsters -P. McGregor's "St. Blaise" T. Murdock's "King Stanton". Sweep- stakes, "St. Meese.' Bones -Aged Durham, H. Smith, Hay, W. j. Biggins, Stanley, Robt. Charter's, Tuckersmith. Two year .old -Thos. Russell, Usborne; Thos. Lang, Stanley. One year old, Thos. Russell, Robt, McLean, W. Oarnigan. .Sweepstakes, Henry Sinith, Hay. ,r-ATIIDGRS-Horses, Jas. Hackney, Us - borne and John Charlton, Ilclerton. Bulls, D. McLaren, Cromarty and G. ...Chesney, Seaforth. CURED WEMC BADS von 25 CENTS. For two years I was dosed, pilled, and plaster- ed for weak back. scalding urine and consti- pation, without benefit. Ono box of Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills relieved, three boxes cured. R. J. Smith, Toronto. One pill a dose, price 25 cents. Duncan McLeod, an eight-year-old lad, was thrown from a waggon in Hamilton and died of his injuries. 11011111111. HURON & MIDDLESEX GA ATTE EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 23rd, 1896. Granton. BRIEFS -Miss Olive Webb, of Toronto is visiting friends in this vicinity. --S. A. McIntosh, of Guelph, has opened up a watchmaker's establishment in the Oddfellows' Block, on the corner of Main and Station streets. We predict for him a fair share of patronage. -The concert on Wednesday night was fair- ly well attended, and the rendering of the several numbers • well performed, especially by Miss M. .T. Steveuson, of Guelph, who received encores after every selection. Sim Fax, as usaal, al- so brought down the house. Dr. H. Lane occupied the char. --e Mr. pranion zuovild to his farm Thursday. Blyth. Bainns.-On Sunday afternoon the remains of the late James Vancamp, an old resident of East Waevanosh, passed through oiw burg to the Union cemetery for interment, followed by a large number of vehicles and sorrow- ing friends.-.Mesers. McGill & Cowan are getting the timber in shape for putting up a barn for Will Levy. -Oar fire company were out for practice on Wednesday evening last. -Rev. A. McLean left here on Monday to attend. the Presbyterian Synod, which is be- ing held in Chatham this week. -Mrs. Helps has rented herresidence in town i and s going to move to Wingham this week. Blaa-e. Bretars.-The time for making maple molasses is coining to a close, as the weather is now very warm. -We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mr. Patrick Johnston, which took place at his residence on Saturday, after a very brief illness from inflammation of the lungs. Mrs. johnston will have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire neighborbood.-Mr. S. Witwer has sold his house and lot to Mr. J. John- ston, for a, large figure. He intends leaping for Michigan in the fall. -Win. Nicholsou has sold his hotel to Mr. Mc- Cormick, of Zurich. He has not yet decided where he will wove.-1VIrs. Wm. Thirsk is at present very poorly with inflammation of the lungs, but her numerous friends wish her speedy recovery. MAT PALE PACE. For Nervous Proctsati on. and Anaemia there is nomedicine that will so promptly and it fallibly restore vigor and strength as Scot's Emtdsion. Hensel! Fol owing are the market quotations. Oats . 21 to 21 eet 175 to77 Wheat Barley PEzeaAgss liaBurter $4.00 10 $ 0 to1..00 120 15 to 15 45 to 60' Timothy seed. ...... ....$2.50 to $2.75 Clover seed $5.50 to $5.70 Brtanns.-Very little wheat is being marketed at 70 cents per bushel; oats are down to 21 cents. -Local horse- men are now speeding their fast equines on the track. -It would seem as if we were not going tohave the pro- posed fire protection perfected this year. It has now transpired that a vote of the villagers will have to be taken in this connection. The law is plain on the matter, and before any thing can be done the assent of the ratepayers in the villag,e will have to be given by vote. It is claimed that almost any person can be induced to sign a petition, while if they cast their ballot, very often the result is widely different. However, at a meeting of the township council, on Monday next the matter will be decided. -T, Mur - dock's "King Stanton" already shows signs of increening speed and this year promises to excel all previous records. Several villagers attended the funeral of the late Seines Mustard, of Stanley on Monday. Deceased died. at his home on Friday, at the age of 03 years, 2 days, after a short illness. He was one of the pioneers of the township and highly respected by a large circle of friends. -Rev. Roy has resigned as rector of St. Paul's church, to take effect in June. -A couple of horse jockeys came up from, Exeter Satur- day evening and,fignratively speaking, "did up" a couple of our horsemen. They were entirely warped inthe deal, and subsequently made a futile effort to recover their animal. -Gypsies are again on the war path. -Mr. and Mrs. E. Rennie attended the funeral in Dashwood on Tuesday, of the eldest child of Mr. an Mrs. E. P. Paulin, who died on Sunday. -The Bengough en- tei tainment given on Thursday even- ing last under the auspices of the orangemen was a success in point of attendance, but as a matter of merit was only ordinary. Some good cari- catures were made, while there were also some very had ones. The "filling in" formed a prominent part in the program. -The License Commissioners for South Huron met here Tuesday and granted a great many licenses, shop and tavern. Deeision on some applications were reserved. - While preparime kindling the -other morn- ing A. Murdock met with a, painful accident. He held the board upright with one hand and while operating the axe eviththe other,theinstrumentcame I down on the thumb of his left hand, severing- the nail and end of that mem- ber. He now nurses a very sore hand. -Mrs. R. Cook and daughter, Tillie, of South River, arrived at Henry Cook's, Monday, where they will visit for a time. They will also visit friends in Dasbwood.-George Walker and the Misses Rose Suaallacombe and Jennie Westaway visited friends in Exeter on Sunclay,-Fred Manns, who uncler- Went a critical operation in the Lon- don asylum last week is progressing, favorably. His brother Charlievisitecl him over Sunday. -Several citizens visited Exeter Sunday evening to hear the farewell sermon of Rev. E. W. They report a masterly effort. -D. Hunt, who is leaving that parish, Weismiller and J. E. McDonell visited friends in Exeter Sunday; also C. A. McDonell and wife. -Rev. Henderson is in Chatham this week attending the Presbyterian Synod of London and Hamilton. Mrs. Gavin Ross is also present at the meeting, in the interests of her case against the session here. - R. B. Ross shipped a carload of horses to Boston on Friday. -T. Berry ships a car load this week to Buffalo. -The Misses Sheffer and Vance visited friends in Shipka last week. -Mrs. Sheffer was seriously ill on Wednes- day last and little hope was enbertain- ed for her recovery. At time of writing she is considerably ou the mend. -Mrs. Vance, of Toronto, who has spent the past six weeks waiting at the sick bed or her sister, Mrs. Maims, returned home Tuesday. -Mrs. M. J. White visited friends in the village Monday. -On Friday evening last a very severe thunder storm pass - over this place. The lightning was vivid, the thunder heavy and the rain came in torrents. There were several very severe shocks, one of which burnt a transformer on the electric light cir- cuit, while finally it was deeraed ad- visable to ehut off the current alto- gether. -Several days of last week the thermometer registered SO° in the shade. Several horses at work in the fields received sunstroke, -T. Palmer and A. McPhersen held revolver practise one day last week.. They were shooting at an obstacle in the back yard, when a neighbor, john Ayres, who lives many rods away, threw up his hands in horror. Thenaatter was in- vestigated byethe marksmen who found that not a single shot left the yard. - Dr. H. X. Hyndman and Miss Wool - lett, of Exeter, called on friends in the village Monday evening. -Mr. Lati- mer, of Seaforth, and son Ed. visited Miss Latimer, teacher, on Sunday. - S. E. McDonell, was in Seaforth last Thursday, attending the Conservative convention. -A. joynt, of Seafortla, visited. his brother, George the past week. -George Joynt last week ship- ped seven car loads of ashes to the Eastern States, where they areused as a fertilizer. Farmers shciuld ,keep their ashes at home and spread on their own farms, instead of selling to enrich the farms of their Yankee neighbars.- Thos. Welsh has the The funeral of the late Sir John Schultz, ex -Lieutenant -Governor of Manitoba, took place from the Legis- lative chambers at Winnipeg to St. John's Cemetery. It was attended by the military and official bodies. A foundation of his new house built. Thomas is a hustler and apparently means business. -Miss Dick, of Lucan„ is s ending a few days in town, Miss Elimviiie Dievra-We regret to announce the death of Lena Johns, daughter of Shim De on is taking her place in the mill- and Sarah Johns, who died on Satter- inery store in Lucam..- Miss Jennie iday last, after a short illness of in - Ross, of Clinton, this week visited her Ifiammation of the luugs. Deeeased sister, Mrs. W. B. McLean. -Wm. I was highly esteemed by her associates Smith, of Exeter, visited his sister and the patents and friends have the Miss V. Smith, the past week.- sympathy of all in their loss, Miss Harris of Usborne, preached an iristractive sermon, in the Methodist Stadfa. church last Sunday evening, The young lady is a fluent talker and good BRIEVS.-On Tuesday last while Mr, reasoner. -The annual report of the John Sadler who had just come out of Public Librarywill be preeented on a severe spell of sickness- was attend May 4th. -During the lenten season ing to the operating of an emery stone the scholars of St: Pau2schurch raised it broke and a portion of it hit him on $14.50 for the mission fund.-Hensall the bead, cutting a huge gash in the.. has a dairy. John Malcolm is the forehead. Fortunately the skull was owner. -John Darra,h, a Lexington, not broken. Dr. Tufford stitched up Mieb., visited, his cousins Messrs T the gaping wound and under his skil- ful treatment the patient is • doing segant the accomplish- ed milliner, has again appeared in our - midst, and on Friday last opened out ber artistic display in Mr. Hutchi- friends in the villageonday.-The son's store, and other than wornen's many friends of Alexander Ingram, of eyes are casting admiring glances. -A number from, this locality attended a sarprise party given to Mr. James Parish on Friday last. A beautiful lamp was presented to lum and an easy rocking chair to his surprise. A pleasant programme, choice and varied refreshments afforded interest to all. -Mr. James Herron we regret to say and,A. Murdock last week. -John Mc- Bride and Miss Annie Willard, of the Goshen line, were joined in wedlock last week by Rev. Acheson, of Kippen. -Rey. Acheson, of Kip en, called on Haytownship, will be sorry to learn that he has been seriously ill of late, and will hope for bis recovery. -Mr. and Mrs. Sepal. Rennie visited friends in New Hamburg last week. -Miss Kemp, of Brigden, is again the guest of the Misses Shirre.-James Ross, of Tuckersmith, has secured a situation in London. -Simon Hunter, of Tucker- is in very poor health and fears are en - smith, is improving rapidly from his tertained that the disease evhich so re - recent severe illness. cently carried off his father and bzother may clain him as its victim. Sten:nay. Buses. -We are pleased to bear that W. G. Richardson, a A., has succeeded in successfully passing his moo in which has visited this locality for oo. examination at KEIOX College, number of years took place Friday obtaining a scholarship for which the sum of $55 was warded. He has 0110 afternoon, lasting abouttwo hours, and aD',.doingtconsiderable damage in village to his summer field of labor in Parry and vicinity, playing havoc with tele - Sou Sound district. phone poles. The school house belong- ing to No. 0 section m the township Credrton. was struck, and the chimney and stove- - pif1CS lmocked, to "smithereens." BRIEPS.---Ezra 'Foist has bought a Though almost a miracle the pupils es - for the races to be hefine bicycle, and is fitting himself caped.p.nhurt. An awning over Mrs. held at Exeter on May 21th. Ezra, has made great proSmith $ grocery store opposite the post - gress and if he continues he will be office on Main street was knocked. and belly darned. The tele - able to compete with any of them.-downphone instrument in 13. Stanley's resi- Albert Zwicker, while extracting shells from his revolver, and not knowing dent* was also rendered useless, and frames torn from pictures hanging on that oneof thecartridees was stillload- the walls of the morns. On the whole ed, had the misfortune to shoot him - I self through the third and fourth It was the severest, lightning and coo_ thnnder sterile accompanied with hail fingers of the - hand. --The rant and 'mud, that bas visited this tract. fee ouildine of the new churelliiiIVJtnefi let to Messrs. Dyer & viemitY02 late years. Howard, of Exeter, Who have. re -let .DrATH or WILLIAX KRIM.-Au old to pioneer has passed away in the person the carpenter's and jointer's work Geo. Holtzman, and the peintine to Kent, lit a encan L. Bert:nand-Mr. Roeder has ve Thursday afternoon in the 77thyear of m'O'd. - his ago, of Brighta; dieuree.. He had to .Dashwood, and. has also, Mr. Dear - been a resident of Biddulph for over 50 ing.-Mr. Manson hes moved to Mc - G ilhvray. Ailsa Craig. A Fanernn's Loss. -About I o'clock FridaV afternoon a heavy thunder- storm and lightning passed over this vieinity,. doing sonie damage. ir).0 I him, tonother with (1. nnenerous family tried Mise Mary Moncton, who- survives barn mid out buildings of Mr. Areha to mourn hie lose -Mrs. John Kent, of bald C. Stewart, one and a half miles east ef this village, were struck by lightning and burned to theground, with all their contents, consisting of about 3,000 bushels of grain, 20 tons of Hay, and some implements. No insurance. Mr. Gilinnar had moved • his hay press to the barn .in the morn- ! ing, ready to work, but thanks to the timely aid. of neighbors and people from the village, the hay press was saved, besides a munber of cattle and horses that were tied in the baildings. Mr. Gilmour had his coat burned, with $17 in cash. Lucari. SToner-The severest thunder storm The only way to test the New Cash System is to come and buy and see for yourself, as everybody is welcome to take advantage of our so many bargains .and. by so doing you will soon learn that you are saving money and that you eg et better value here than in any other store. A Talk t S Just received a very choice range of Plain and Fancy Tweeds and Pantings fro m 25c per yard up. 1Doret to See Them. Also a large stock of Readyemede Suits to select from. Elegant Men's and BoysFine Straw Hats moving out fast, but lots left • our special 25c hats. Our Umbrella and Parasol Stock is complete. Now, if you want bargains you need not go far, Brown & Pree ter are in it. value. yet. See right Remember9 Produce taken 36 Cash. BaowN •sc Pizianinsa, --ete refn Conaereelle 7141'11471f year. Before settling there he was for Some yoari in the employ of the late Wm. Geary, in the heyday of his prosperity, when he built the -plank road from London to Brantford. Short- - ly afteewards. he settled on lot No. 23 in the 3tel. con. of Biddulph. He mar- dialing,. 9 CHANGE TS THE ••••' • LAW OF NATURE from Winter. Heavy goods in Boots 1Z Shoes, to Spring mil summer -wear is now the or- der of the day. If you need any our stook is now complete. Many lines to select from and at prices that will satisfy you. In Men's, Boys. CURED or CHRONIC oarenun. and Youths' Fine Goods everything is up to Remarkable Oure,-S. W. jouninson, C date. Ladies', Misses' and Childrens' in Dongo, ford, SpDtit. between $220ancl $310 in eonsulting las, Oxfords, Bala and buttons, Wo have doctors; tried Dixon's and all other treatments. everything in stock that you require. Space but got no benefit,. One el ChaSe'S Catarrh will not permit us to quote prices. Call and Cure did me more good than all other remedies, see for yourself, if • °roma, r ty. BRIEPS-Sohn Gillespie has left his farm and moved to Mitchell, having bought the Keeler stock of boots and shoes: -A. McLachlan has moved to his farm and the cottage is again empty. Dame rumor says that it will be oc- cupied again in the near future. -Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson, ofMotherwell were visiting friends in this section last week. -Malcolm Laan.ond, jr., has been very ill for some time. -Geo. Wilson, who went into business at Braemar, has returned and is now rimning an egg waggon for F. D. Hutchinson, Staffie-Mr. Hyslop has secured Mr. Ewart Kenner to drive his team and. buy eggs this season. -Rev. P. Scott left on Monday to attend the meeting of the Synod. -The Oromarty Sunday School opens next Sunday for the summer mouths. -Seeding has become general in this section, the weather having been favorable for some time. ------aaaaa------ Oland° noye. BRIEFS -George Hodgins while gett ing out of a wagon the other evening received a very severe sprain of the ankle. Dr. Jones was summoned and made his patient as easy as possible. - James Wilson, formerly of Granton, also school teacher of McGillivray, now of Egely, N. IW. T., was united in marriage on the Saturday before Easter to Miss Ellis, of that place. We ex- tend our congratulations. -Wm. Thompson, it young man residing near the junction, met with a very painful and severe aceident the other day. While engaged cutting feed he allow- ed his ri Mimed to he drawn into the cogs of the. cutting box and. lost three of his fingers. -The funeral of the late Sylvester Windsor took place on Sun- day of last week from. his father's re- sidence to Mar's 'Hill cemetery. He being it much respectecl citizen and a meraber of the Independent Order of .1. UJ the funeral was very largely attended. Rev. Mr. Butt, of Cen- tralia preached the funeral sermon. Deceased was in his forty -forth year. He leaves a widow. McGillivray; Mrs, John Hawkshaw, of Exeter; Emma, died. in infancy; Bidtbdph; Geer ge, Toronto; Frank, Intidulph; Mrs. R. Essery, of Edmonton; Theophilus, S turgis, Mich., and. Ida, the youngest, dead. A few years ago he came -to reside in Lucan, leaving his property to his two sons, William and. Prank. He was a con- sisten t member of the Methodist church and it life-long, staunch Conservative. His remains were conveyed to their lasaresting ptace in the family bury- ing ground, in St. John's Cemetery, Area, on the 1Sth inst. I' 0' aterioh. ENTERTAINNIENT.-The entertainment on Friday evening given by the Zurich Dra,matic Club was a success, not alto- gether from point of attendancebut as matter of merit. The weather was very inclement and a continuous down pour of rain from 7 o'clock till nearly 10 prevented it great inany being pre- sent. The dame "Enlisted for the War or ,the Home Guard" was well presented and surprised the audience for the =inner in which the several perts were played. Not a hitch. occur- red, everything being carried out with the precision of an old-time company. The al tir throuebout was pleasing to all, aid should the company again place it on the boards• here th.ey will receive a bumper house. BRIEFS. -Rev. Brand attended con- ference in New Hamburg last week. - Chris Hillier has purennesed a a fine driver from Mr. Jeffrey, Lake road. - E. Bossenlierry was in Woodstock last week on business, -Mr. Bossen- berry is fitting up his horses "Rodney" and. "Erie Girl" for the spring races. - Henry Then is building a residence near the Evangelical church. -Conrad. Theil is also building himself a resi- dence ou the Goshen line. -Fred Seiguer has moved into C. Hartleib's house, Mr. Hartleib taking possession of the house vacated by Mr. Seigner, and which he recently purchased of the Wagner estate. -A. E. Faust has purchased. a neve wheel from 0. Fritz. -The fax 0o., under the management of Messrs Hess and Rickbeil are get- ting ready for seeding. They intend putting in about 500 acres. -There have 'been several mad dogs around Zurich. One belonging to John Foster of the briek yard went mad about two weeks ago, and has created consider- able excitement. One of Mr. Foster's children was bitten by the dog, but as it was taken in time nothing serious is anticipated. The dog also bit one of his steers. -A. S. Rollins and daugh- ters and. William McNevin and wife visited friends in Zurich Friday even- ing last. Mr. Rollins acted as chair- man for the Dramatic club, and per- formed tie duties admirably„ -The Haylownship Council will meet here Winchestertrollycier. The unfortunate Monday nexte-William Smith and, child was the daughter of the late wife, and Dan Steinbach; of the 14th. Charles Chapman, who died two or con. of Hay, have. gone to 'Detroit, three years ago it Vancouver,. 13. 0, where they intend to stay this sumneer. re. Chapman .afterwards married Mr. •-• • e • .. e.'nftnif0001n se CO Cent box at that. -Xacol? ,RabY has moven to pagetan, Somers.' JOHN WRITE & SONS Publishers and Proprietors 1 Michigan, where he will make his home in future. -Samuel Karcher has gone to Elkton, Michigan to stay this ELL! G pil surainer.-Ohris. Bechler, who lately sold his faim, bas moved into the vil- lage, into Jacob Lentz' house. -We understand that Dau McCormick. has rented. the Blake hotel. -Our under- taker last Tuesday conducted the fun- eralof Patrick Johnston, nearDrysdale. -...... 46, - Prospect Hill. DnaTst tneMns. Wnsoin-The death of Mrs. William Wilson of this place, occurred on Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness, of consumption, Deceased's maiden name was White, and she was higbly respected by a large circle of friends. She had been ill for some Wile, the result of it severe cold. It will be. remeznbered that Mr. Wilson's house was burned a few months ago, when deceased was car- ried out on it bed, which, no doubt hastened death. She leaves a hus- band and family of two children, the younger of whom is very ill, The hus- band has the sympathy of the com- munity is his loss, which. was attested by the large attendance at the futieral on Saturday last. --- - Grand Bend. At OST Cottle arid see Us. J. P. ROSs. Hayfield. Teta ILineon.-We are pleased to Baanne.-The weather has been learn that the Government have <1 - beautiful of late with it few days hot cided to place in the estimates $12,500 enough for July, The fall wheat ancl. for iraprovements to Hayfield harbor. grass is looking. quite green. -Mr. The 'present popular Reeve,Mr. Burns, Hamilton is running his mill at full has been for some time presistent in blast, and is cutting pine fax Mr.Brene his efforts to move the authorities to nen-The masons are busy -plastering put the harbor in better shape. The Mr. Bossenberry's house and will soon amount will be sufficient to put the have it eompleted.-Solan Speakman, harbor in the state demanded. by the of Exeter, is here now, and is proper- people there, and. will mean the ex- ing for this season's business. -James penditure of considerable moneyin the Millard left on Tuesday for the lum- Nonage, ber camps in Michigan. -Large droves , of cattle are now being driven down ; : Cinselhurst. to the ranches. -John Ross, black- : smith, who had a shop here some two I _ years ago, has returned, and has rent- I IdRIEFS.-Simo-n Hunter, of the Stli ed Mr. Grattert's shop. --The ice in the ' coo , Trickersznith, 18 beginning to lake has all disappeared.-joseph Tat_ I e o'v r from his late inmate He -WAS r il le with typhoid fever since New rea.u, of Michigan, has purchased the i .1.e rhp The whole family had it. -If west half of lot 2, on the Saulne Con- cession, contiining 501 acres, from I G Oa gse McEwen, of Hensel', will op - Milian as M. P., the Sth Fred. Fallis, He intend's building on posejohnMc it after seeding. line will go for him solid. Go ' Mao. 1 1 ac. and win. -Last ruesday ill 5.5. No. 9 Tommy Ferguson had his left eye knoeked out by a stone thrown by - 'Roomy Kyle. Ferguson is under the Batans.-Mrs. Waltz is visiting care of Dr. McKay Seafortb, and at friends in Z!IrTeh at present. -Rev. present has a slight attack of brain Eby has retednell frein Confere.nee fever.---See.diug is general around here and intends to stay here for the corn- now. - We have beautiful warm. ing year. -The old. church property weather at present. Oa 64 4 WhiC"11. was sold on Weduesday of last week wee bought by H. Guenther I. jsborne. for a reasonable figure. -Hoffman _ Bros. have their new machinery in g000gotgo poolgomt pAssn"wAv. good running order: and are now pre- - -fiergaret, relict of - the late David pared to do all kind of work in their Wiseman of Usborne, died at the resi- Leash.vecocl. line.nt•Our fax miller shipped 0. -car &logo of inn nen ite : cnneare. gable • a a load of tow this week. -Confirmation Wiseman, lastThursday, aged.7nyears. . Service will be held 'in the Lutheran . The .deceased lady wee a native of An- ehurch on Sunday next.-Lilla Ruby trim, Ireland, and had resided in Us - is sick with diphtheria at time of writ- borne about forty rears. Mr. Wise- , ing.-The Young People's Alliance en- man, her husband, leas been .deceased . tertaininent will be held to -night, . seine eighteen years. A family of five sons and two daughters remain, one son being on the farm homestead. The deceased was of the Presbyterian (Thursday.) -Our butcher, Mr. Pfaff, will soon be wearing a plug hat as the addition in the family is a boy. ---There was married on Tuesday evemng in kale, a kind mother, devoted to home, Lippert to Mr. Daniel Schro-e-asesr.KTahti: . Country and Maker. The fuueral took the Methodist church, 'AV ceremony was performed by Re place Saturday morning via G. T. R. Eby, witnessed only by a few of -thre. to Mitchell and from there to Kai:ton, . intimate friends. May they live it long where the late Mr, Wisemen ,was interred. and happy life. -On Monday morning Gladdys Luella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Paulin, was calked away by FOR TIRP,11 FEELING. the cold hand of death, and has keenly touched the hearts of the loving par_ EXHAVSTED 15 WA.STE-OVER-WORK ents. Deceased was only sick -for a ME. -...'5'S ., SiaohleTER LIFE -D, ,0DIN.S- ISAINNEY "'ILLS few days days and in that time the pronlpt- FOR THE KIDNEYS. est and most careful measures that medical skill could produce were ap- plied, but in vain. Altb.ough being only 10 months old she will be greatly missed in the family. The stricken parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bere- avement. --- Overwork is what you do after com- mon sense asks you to quit. Overwork of any kind does more than tire, it exhausts you. Just a little more after you ought to quit is the "too much" that uses you up. The blood goes out to all parts faster Clinton. BRIEFS -The Oddfellows will attend than usual when you overtvork. - filterin li the kidneys are not in . perfect thane, „Igen poieeu injectal divine service next Sanday.-A Mr. through thent to all parts of the bOdy Hartley was fined $1.75 on Monday for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. - N. Robson, stationer, has assigned. - A bicycle club has been organized. - Clinton. will celebrate the 21th of May- -A football club has been organized with Dr. Shaw, pres.; D. Noble. sec. - than usual, and then work, to say no- thing of overwork, is harmful. As S0011 AS your kidneys commence doing good work there is less and less poison in the blood every minute. This explains why Dochrs Kidney Pills cure so promptly ad permanent - There was a very pretty, though quiet wedding at the residence of Mr. and ly* Spring is full of terrors tel.:all whose Mrs. Thos.- Waddell, No. 50 Adelaide street, WinnipegelFriday morning, the constitution is not able to resist the contracting -parties being miss Esra sudden changes of temperature and Sperling, the only daughter of W. other insallibrities of the season. To Sperling, of the Doherty organ works, put the system in condition to over- Cliaton, 111111 .1. S. Marshall, of Wiuni- Conie these evils, lecithin.- is so effective effective Cantelon is ill in Mount Forest. -Two young men from Bruce - field made things lively about midnight last Friday. They drove up and down Albert street at break -neck speed and were not particnier as to whether the vehicle was on the road or sidewalk. ConstableWel sh endeavored to cap tire, the pair,but they succeeded in evading him. Their tames are known and both will likely be prosecuted for fur- ious driving and abusing the horse. - Mrs. Robert Blair, of Morris, who a few days since underwent a surgical operation at the residence of John Johnston, Rettenbary street west, is doing nicely. Mr. 131air is also here. - N. Robson hies resigned his office" as treasurer of the municipality, and town clerk Coates has been appointed his successor. Wm. jacksore made ap- plication for the office, but on a political vote was defeated. There is much iu dignation over the affair as it is claimea. that Coats has no special claim oa all the public offices. Edith Chapman, the 5 -year-old step- daughter of Frank Somers, of the customs house, Toronto, was run down and killed Saturday afternoon by a as Ayers Sarsaparilla. Take it now. p your Eye Skinned 1.2 you want bargains in Furniture, as we OM give you the best value for your money that is to be had. Our stock is large, new and well a•s- sorted for the Spring Trade with prices to suit everybody. We give you 0, nice high bedstead for $1.45 and half a dozen chairs for $1.05, which are great sellers. We can satisfy you in Durant Poles and Window Shades as we heve some of the latest designs. We also bave some fine coverings for your old lounges and easy claairs that need recovering. UNDERTAKING Is one of our special lines and eve a ways carry a large and. well ....essorted stock, and our prices are right. Last week we received a job lot of new machinery for the ntanufacture of all kinds of Sash, Doors & Frames, and all wood material for building pine poses. Parties buildingkindly givens a call, and we will give you close priCes. I -114D PPM AN BROS. Furniture Dealers, Undertakers and Contra