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Exeter Times, 1896-6-25, Page 11 I 41 II TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. No 31. HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE.' EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING-, JUNE 25th, 1896. R. S. FORD & G0. W000HAM A Few fereerfetelfelereiNtriin MI lin orij At costduring the balance of June ! See the trim - me ol Hats at 45, 50, a0, 75; $1 and $1,50. All This Banjos Season's Goods. setentensmateseventa The backbone of the spring trade for 1803 is broken, andin order to( make a final success ofarnast successfuls ason we have determined to clear out the ' balance of certain lines at specially low ' prices. These extra low prices have been made here and there all through the store and include such goods as, . these. -Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Embroideries, Parasols, Ladies' Vests ,and Men's and Bois' Giotnina. Dress Ends, Crinkles, Curtain riaterials, Challies, Prints, Shirt Waists, Belts, and Buckles, Mus= sins, Straw fiats. Come expecting Bargains and you won't be disappointed. Days of Genuine We are paying highest prices for Butter and Eggs. R.S. F! RD &.CO (*rand Bend BRIEis,-We had a slight frost here •on Monday night, but not heavy enough to damage vegetation. -The tug McOraye left here last week with over seven hundred logs in tow for Wallacebiurg and returned on Monday for allude-' lot, but had to return the same by owing to the wind being too high. -A picnic patty left here on Saturday for Stoney Point and return- ed in the evening, All report having spent a very enjoyable time. The .steam barge Atlanta of Mt. Clemens, left belle last week with another lend' of elix umber —Robt. Pollock has naoved into Wm. Patterson's house, and is now enjoying the -country breezes. -John Kennedywill ecu) house tl 1 y the spy fir, Pol- Iock. Centralia. BRIErs.-The separate school child- ren picnicked at Grand Bend on Wed- nesday last. -Farmers ae,pund Here are busy haying and the crop is a fair- ly good one. --.Eden public school had their picnic at Grand Bend on Satur- day last, and a most enjoyable day was spent by both old and young. - Rev. Geo. Jackson, president of the London Conference, preached here Sunday morning. -The .Epworth Leag- ue ornin The.EpworthLeag- ue held an "At Home" on the parson- age lawn on Monday evening. The evening was fine and most of the mem- bers were present, who evidently en- joyed themselves. Ice cream and other refreshments were served free to all present The annual strawberry fes- tival will be held as usual on the par- sonage lawn on July 1st. Extensive preparations have been made for a large gathering. Exeter brass band and an array of talented preachers have been secured for the occasion. e, The Iilanshard society of bachelors are regretting the loss of one of their number in the person of Geo. Scott, who crossed the boundary line of the King- dom of bachelordom and entered the land of matrimonial felicity. George has convinced the young people of the neighborh ood that they were in error in thinking him not a marrying man. The bride wlio was a Toronto lady will be welcomed by the warm-hearted Blan- ,shavdites, and their many friends wish them a long, happy and prosperous career in their new home. The wed- ding ceremony took place at the resi- dence of the bride's uncle, Toronto, on the llth of June, Miss Bella Pease ,being the little maid;ofho>zor. A. short • :bridal tripwastaken to Hamilton after which the happy couple returned to their home inBlansbard. The wedding presents were both handsome and use- .ful. Zurich• Bnlnrs.-Miss Lydia Faust and her niece, 'Tilly Faust, left last week for Berlin and Waterloo, and from there they intend to go to Mildmay on avisit to relatives and friends.• --.Christopher Miller, of the 14th concession, was in town a few days ago, and reported that ten head of his cattle had been poison- ed. We understand that six of them have already died. The affair is a mystery, as they must have got the poison in the pasture. -Miss Martha Strumphfer from Toledo, Ohio, is here visiting her old friends. Louis Sippell, from Detroit, is here visiting his parents. AcoennerT.-The other day as Lewis Hawn, of the Oth concession of Hay, was engaged drawing gravel frons the pit, in the performance of his statute labor, he met with a very painful accident, and one which it is very fortunate did notresult more seriously, He was coining from the pit with, a load of gravel, and, allowing the lines to get somewhat slack, the buckle of one line caughtin the ring of the back hand, and Mr. Hawn got out on the tongue of the waggon between the horses to relieve the line, and when in this position the horses got fright- ened, tudair. Hawn, losing his balance, fell between them. Fortunately, he had presence of mind to catch , on to the whiffietrees, which in some measure broke the fall, but he was forced ultimately to let go his hold, and the wheels of the waggon passed over both arms, and one wheel struck him on the head, One of his arms was broken, the other bruised, and be received a bad scalp wound, (reeiston. Tan NUNN' Eval etstaeA . Ca ntc x. -- The formal ceremony in connection with the laying of the corner stone of the new Evangelical church., took place here on Sunday week. There was at very large turn out of people, it hav- ing been stated by those accustomed to estimate crowds, that there must have been over one thousand people on the ground. The new church is being erected on the site of the old ane which has beenulled down, and un- til the new educe is ready for use, the congregation worship in the town hall. This building was, on Sunday, packed to the door and fully half the people were unable to obtain admiss- ion. The services were conducted by Presiding Elder Krell, who preached an eloquent sermon in German, Rev. E. Eby, of Dashwood, also delivered a, thoughtful and impressive discourse in ingllslr. The church choir gave several most pleasing selections. In fact, the choir are deserving, of special mention and commendation for their beautiful singing. The services in the church being concluded, the congre- gation repaired to the new building, where the ceremony of laying the corner stone was proceeded with by the Presiding Eider. A list of the articles placed in the stone was read by Mr. Chas. Brown. There was de- posited in thestone a list of the officers oftlie church,the naive of the pastor of the congregation, the names of the clergymen assisting at the ceremony, the church periodicals and papers, the newspapers of the day and the current twins use in the country, besides other church records. lVhen com- pleted the new church will be equipp- ed with all the modern improvements, and will be one of the most comfort- able and commodious places of worship in the country. It is expect- ed to cost about twelve thousand dol- lars, and it is intended to have it com- pleted and ready for occupancy early in the fall. It will be a credit to the liberality and zeal of the congregation and. an ornament to the village. One Honest Man. Dear Editor.—Please inform your read- ers, that if written to confidentially''] I will mail in a sealed letter, particulars of a genuine, honest cure, by which I was permanently restored to health and manly vigor, after years of suffering from nervous debility, sexual weak- ness, night losses and weak shrunken parts. I was robbed and swindled by the quacks until I nearly lost faith in mankind, but thank heaven, I am now well, vigorous and strong, and wish to make this certain. means of cure known to all sufferers. I have nothing to sell, .and want no money, but being a firm believer in the uni- versal brotherhood of man, I am desir- ous of helping the unfortunate to re- gain their health and happiness, I promise you perfect secrecy and as I •do not wish to expose myself either, please address, simply: P. O. Box 388, London, Ont. TnB People's Poplllar Gash Storc. Gods You ant for the Sumnler Season, We ate clearing out some lines that you should get a share of. sSuch as Silk Striped Ceylon Flannels, Fancy t Chombreys, French Muslins, Marrowbone Lawns, Organdies, Creapon Brilliantine Tama Cloths: All on sale at clearing prices. FASHIONABLE HANDSOME ! 'Fancy Dress Goods, ex- pensive and medium priced, also a few re- rnarkable cheap lines to clear. They can't remain long with us at our :prices. CorNet lel White Net Summer Corset, regular 75e at 47c and 50c. - 50 pairs Deal & Berne Corsets, regular 65c for for 45c. Also ask to see our 25c Corset You - have nothing but pleas- ure and comfort in wearing them. We're always prepar- ed to give you close prices in Hosiery. See our .5c and 10c Fast Blacks, They're O. IC. Women's and Child- ren's Summer Under- wear, with or without sleeves, going at 4, 5, 8, 10, 12e, 14c, etc. Big Bargains in Para- sols, the time has come to clear them out, and if you want a nice pair of Taped. Lace Curtains, 3 yds long, , in fancy patterns, you can get them right here at 55c per pair and up. We are also giving snaps in Gloves, embroidery, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Lawns, Muslins, Dress Trimmings, etc. More Wool wanted out. We are paying highest prices.TalrZOW'triT 5% . 9 Stores rat Creclitoi-a euncfl 2ibxe•icla Hartsell Fol owing are the market quotations. 470 to7Q Barley , 28 to 30 Oats PeaHars Rutter Itgge...... Oto 9 . Timothy seed.............$250 to 2.75 Clover seed $5.50 to 95.75 BRIJ7ss.--The employes of Coad's tailoring establishment picnieed at the lake last week. .A most pleasant time was spent -The young people's picnic last week was a grand success. -The Methodist choir have purchased a lot of new books, and we may expect some good music, This choir is one of the best in the County.---Hensall sent its quota on Tuesday to swell the majority for W. H. Hutchins. -Dr. McDairruid and George Sutherland were in Exeter Sunday attending service with the masons of that place, --John O'Brien and Miss Stewart, of Londesboro spent Sunday visiting friends here. They returned home Monday accompanied by Mrs. O'Brien, who had been visiting here; -•-Mrs, 1'ecover, who has con- ducted a millinery business here for the past few months leaves this week to join her husband in Woodstock.- D. Weis/niller has returned home from his campaigning tour. He looks none the worse for his trip, ---W. R. Marks, of Bayfield, was in the village Monday. --Rev Wilson addressed the members of the League on Monday night, prior to leaving for h]snew field of labor. He gave an excellent addressand•tendered some sound advice.•-Revs.lWilson and Swan, preached their farewell sermons to the different congregations on the circuit last Sunday, all of wheat are sorry to lose them. The fortner goes to Sombre and will lie associated with 49 to 20 45 tole $10.00 to ,412.00 12 to 13 ti. Elilnvxise, BY THEIR FRCITS YE SHALL KNOW THEa2s :—In a recent issue of Tun TD Rs it was stated that Thos. Vale ,lead the comn.unityin potatoesandMr. Glidden in cabbage. Theformer, how- ever, this year has been robbed of his visiting her sister, Mrs, Geo. Poland, laurels. Our old. friiend Thos. Sm ale on St. Marys. W. H. Hutchins defeated Valentin the 22nd dug from his garden a large John Weston of Blanshard lost his Ratz in North Middlesex Tuesday, mess of potatoes, the average of which watch while drivingcattle into St. a maorit of eleven votes,as a j Y nearly a measured 6t� inches. Mr. Smale holds Marys lately. can be ascertained at time of going the honor this year. Bishop Baldwin will visit St, 'Marys press- As there are a very large num on Thursday, July 16, to administer ber of spoiled ballote, the majority Biddielph, the rite of confirmation. being claimed by the Liberals for Rag Mrs. P. T. Halls of Winchelsea, has a recount will doubtless be applie BRIEFs.-Between political meet- returned house after a two weeks' for. The election in this county wa Ings and barn raising-, last week was visit with friends and relatives: in St. keenly contested and.as Mr. liutehin fully occupied. --On Tuesday last :lir. Marys and vicinity. hard only two majority at the las Harry;Dobbs, l3iddulph, erected a large Drs. Lang & Thompson of Granton election, a close vote was looked fox barn, and on Friday, 19th inst., T. are building a private telephone be- The Conservatives worked Bard an Dauncey,1st con., McGillivray. erected tween their Granton and Bryanston ; deserve credit for the efforts put, forth a magnificent barn, --Notwithstanding ofdces. especially in Stephen, Mr. Ratz's own all the, cry of hard times, any pei:+on Fred C'. Bre-, left St. Marys on township, which at last election gave travelling, as I have done, through the Saturday en -roti.;= for Menu where an outside Liberal a majority of 163, township of Blansliar'il, from Granton he intends entering as a student in the 1 hut which gave Mr. Rutz 159 an the to Mitchell, would be delighted to see college of physicians and surgeons. present occasion. His majority was the splendid farm buildings, counting; My friend, look here ! you know „figured at 2110 in this township before no less than nine bank barns to be , how weak and nervous your wife the election. Complete return,, by seen from the one position. --•-At the is, and you know that Carter's Iron divisions cannot be correctly aseer- same time the crops are suffering more Pills will relieve her, now why not , tamed at time of going to press, but or less for the want of rain. Not more be fair about it and buy her a box: the majority of eleven as correct. Fol - than half crop of hay will be cut this J. A. Campbell, watchmaker' of lowing are thereturns hymunicipality: year. - Fall wheat looks poor in most sections, but oats and barley look fine, Mrs. heerth roDo�ie, aged 78 is u Ellin Muted. ON OF JOHeendpritoPubs Publishers seriously ill. W. R. Butcher, of St. Marys, return- ed On Monday from British (Columbia.Majority Eleven. bliss Nellie Fund, o£ Llirnvihie, is THEFINEST e p Selections of Window Shades in thus b town can be found at the Market s Store, We can snit you in quality, to' color and price. tzd, We have the very newest in 8 s t d Ailsa Craig. BnlsSs.--On Thursday Jos. Hether- ington proved his wife and family into London Bast, where he is working for S. Gillies & Sons in the lumber busi- ness, -•-•Rev, D. L. Dewar returned Granton, won the $10 prize, given by maj. for Rata, pnatj, for lfutehins. the American Horological Society, of Stephen 159 (Chicago, for the best essay written on Ailsa Craig 39 the subject, "The Ainericaau Watch Beet wetter/lam and Its Faults." \VestWillianis 82 ()has, F. Errett has resigned his poli- Exeter tion as fifth master of the Collegiate Lucan Institute, St. Marys. T. 11. Follick, Parkhill science master, and ;lir. Massey. McGillivray classical master, have been re•engaged Biddulph for another year. home front attending the General As- . Another Juur wedding took place "4. embly held in Toronto during the last in Listowel Wednesdati, Mr. J. vv.' majority for Hutchins n devs.-We are pleased to hear that ley cars of the Listowel flouring mills Rev. I-V. M. McKay, of this village a being united in. marriage to Miss S. _ ---- raduate of Knox College received Ii-'►icDowell, T 12 c- n u r t i a 1 knot The Latest News. naninious call from Norval and Union was tied sly I{civ« Jas. Living tone of - -- - - couevegations, at the good salary of Kincardine. Gretna, Manitoba, wants to be inter 850 and a free manse, -One of the The South Perth Farmers' Institute ported as a town. held its • ; g t ,annual meeting at : ie1312 t I . IL �i , cl argent and most successful picnics of g n4, i e I3rctli x.i, aapresnt'sntrnt citizen the season was held yesterday on the on Tuesday afternoon. After the re- of Brantford, died at the age of 0 2th con, of Lobo by the Bachelors' port -of the secretary -treasurer had years. Tulp of that township. About I,000 .Been given, and adopted, the election A. E. Pilkey, Chatham, is stricke eople were present, and every enjoy- of officers for the ensuing year was with paralysis: in Detroit, and is le time was spent during the day in teroceeded with. Nelson Monteithof dyng. I eying baseball, lawn tennis, and own]c, was elected president , Mr. Jas.I. Anderson & ('o., hook for ther numerous games. White, of l#ibbert,. vice-president; and London, have called a meeting of their .,-•---.. ",,,,.,.,. . Mr. Armstrong re-elected ser -treats. creditors. The directors for Mitchell are T. IL The House of Lords Inas passed tin Zion.Race and ''.1 . Forrester ; for Dogan, second reading of the hill authorizing -"" Wm. 'McKenzie and Thos. Leggett ; marriage to a deeeascd wife's sister. Bnrsrs,-The people of thi.e corn- for Hibbert, F, it. Hamilton and A. R. The celebration of the battle of 33ea- niu.iirty are very sorry at having to Walker ; for Fullerton, R. H. Bain verde ns is to be held at Thorold on part with their pastors Messrs. (soup- and David Sterritt ;fur Ihlanshard, R. Wednesday, with addresses and songs lend and :5._stntan. Oar hearty al. Reteliffe and W. Johnston ; for rendered on the ground. wishes go with then in their new St. Marys, Dr. GU) and John Legge ; The Animals l)eeeases Bill, under fields of labor, •- The Zion Sunday for West Nissouri, Jas. IIe nderson and which Canadian live cattle are exelud- School held Its anniversary ,ervices on Chris Robson. Two meetings were ed front Great Britain, passed its third the 14th inst', sawn to o very inn decided upon for thef;uonthtof January. reading in the House of Commons by pressive sermon, were delivered by next, one to be held in St. Marys :mel l'i8 votes to 75. the Rev. Mr. Bazlthrop of Ailsa Craig.. one in Mitchell ; and a series id sup- Mtn. Elizabeth ('urry, widow of In the afternoon a mass meeting of pletnentary meetings during the month Daniel Curry, who was hanged for his the scholars was held when they gave of February will be held at, Kirkton, share in the Phoenix Park inin'der in suitable recitations and singing. On Rnsselciale' Boriil2olti, Sebringville Dublin, in 1882 died in Chicago on Monday the annual tea was held in sirs sand St. Pauls. Tuesday. Thos Horn's bush, Owing to the �__ The platform of the Republican threatening weather the crowd was ............--e..... ,party embraces sound in onies, reei- not as large as former years, but what The Earl Of Gonmeil is dead. it Lacked in numbers it was made up Bishop Burns of Qut'_3 plselle i, dead, ee city in trade, protectants, the eider - acres, in enthusiasm for all carne to have a Twenty female bicyclists in '4�'innl- cement of of the Armenian massacres, good.time. A varied and pleasingPeg wear bloame2•s, and a friendly feeling towards Cuba. While shunting cars in the Grand consisting of speeches, resit- The Jolu. Livingstone of I.isto- . program p , Trunk freight sheds Port Huron, �Io22- ations and singing," was given under Wel, left an estate et ,.xU,,U°lt)• r Lhe management of the I.apuvortl. Georgetown has planted :3+1) iniple day morning, Samuel Bray, a brakes- thetrees within its territory. man, was knocked from the top of one League. A bountiful tea was pro- man Waited A. E. Brown is cllarg- of the ears. He received probably vided consisting of strawberries] and fatal injuries' cookery for which the Zion ladies are cid with collecting $00 for the. A. 1I. L. Hamilton boy, named Wm. Gray, noted. The rain coming on as the tea Church, Chatham, and only handing er by a was nearly over dampened the ardour in $5 of the Amount. incl 1'runked ten 2tr lin, atrs, was PointBdwitrd of the day.A. successful. social was '4Vm. Orr, of Fruitland, Government superintendent of era in, on Monday. Bath legs were taken off held in the church on the following P P ' y g experx` abope the knees. The doctors give no merits, reports that the prospects for '" Wednesday evening to finish the 1 P 1 ' '- hoP° of his recoyerv. bounties provided for the tea. .A.good fruit crop in the province are file The report that a arty headed b splendid program was provided and all very best. the Marquis de Mores, consisting of were highly pleased with the evening.True bills hart been found against g y John and Patrick Kearney et the thirty six men bound for the Soudan, NOTES ON TIM Tun. -Rev. Tr. y in order to enlist the Arab chiefs Millson's singing was much appreci- Lindsay Assizes as principal and acces- atec}.-slip. \Vestn.an with his usual sory respectively m the umrclet of iMr. against the British, has been snassacr- James Agnew. ed to a. man is confirmed. broad smile brought forth those who g A local Government crop bulletin had to "say then pieces." -.At the tent --"- —' issued at Winnipeg,on June 18. gives were ice-cream, . oranges, lemonade, and honey. -Some thought it queer that they had to pay toll (Towle before treating their young ladies to ice- cream. -Six young men were appoint- ed waiters and each provided two as- sistants. Judging from the happy died very suddenly from the rupture looks =their faces each thought be of a blood vessel. Deceased was for - had. the prettiest young ladies to be merly a very much respected resident found. -The Doctor is the champion of the south boundary of Blanchard., strawberry eater having beaten our and leaves behind her to mourn - her school teacher, who surprised many by loss,. her aged -partner in life, and a his capacity for such a small man. family of fourteen children, all of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood. Walter Millson, well known here. ° to Rev. Swan goes to Dungannon. -The Fansville S. S, held their picnic to Bayfield last week. All report a very u pleasant time. -Miss Ida Dick has re- turned home from Lucan, where she S h.as been conducting a millinery bust ness for Miss DeLion.-Fred :3n>.•illa- combe intends leaguing next Monday for Manitoba, to seek his fortune. We join a host of friends in wishing the a young man prosperity. -;Fire (George b se was in London hist week in 0 LADIES' O9 Black asitnl ' �'aa�a�a iw. tlkxgarct firt-rae Prices 75c. $i, $1.25, $1.50, $L75, and $2,25. Turnip Seed. Skirving's P. Top, Hall's -'�'� estburg, Elephant or Monarch, Sutton -1s Champion. All at prices away down. J. P. Ross Mr. James Fair, sr., accxunpanied by Messrs. Walkinshaw and Foliated, of Clinton, left on Monday of last week for Glasgow, with three care of fat S)1 cattle: 40 of Me. Fair's and 10 of Mr: 87 McTaggart's« The ,average weight of the 40 was 1,517 pounds, the two heav- E3 lest weighing 3.465 pounds; the aver - 201 age of Mr. bleTaggart's 10 was 1,62G _11'2.713. pounds, the two heaviest weighing 440 3,670 pounds. 11 A despatch from Yokohama says :— It is now estimated that 10,(100 people were drowned by the tidal wave anthe island of Yesso, the northern part Of Japan, watt which accompanied by asuc- r- cession of frightful earthquakes. last- ing twenty hours. In addition to the town of Kurnaishi, which was wholly 7 destroye.i, many other coast towns have been washed away entirely or in n part. Jose�p1t IC Fore t, a veteran journal- ist and early settler' of Chicago, died e Tuesday after a brief illness, aged 75 years. He was one of the founders of the Chicago Tribune, and gave that paper its name. Of late years Mr. Forest has been known chiefly by his work on the Daily News, hie articles beim* signed "Ok! Timer" and "Now or :s"ever. He had a wide reputation, as a writer on commercial and fin - andel topics. • At the farm of Wnu. Taylor, north line, Kincardine, Monday evening, while tearing; down an old barn with a the intention of using the old timbers in the construction of a new one, and while in the act of lowering -one of the • cross sections, two others fell, striking Ilobt..Norman and David ' Quinn, pin- ning them to the floor, breaking the collar bones of both, besides injuring then. internally. The extent of their internal injuries has not been deter- mined, but it is feared they are very serious. During the political excitement Tuesday night a verandah of the Royal Exchange IinteI, Chatham, col- lapsed while a crowd stood under- neath. The following persons were severely and probably fatally injured - Mrs. McLendish, Mrs. D. E. Spencer, Jas, Brown, Angus �� Sicklesteel,�tMrs. Kitchen, Mrs. McEwen, Mrs. East- ham, James McArthur, :Miss New- combe, a small boy named Oldershaw. James Brown, Mrs. Thomas, and Geo, MacLi ntock, of ,Dint, Mich. Kyydd is very it at present. ---J. O. pl K!>ausen a ' connection with the patent business. - Rev. Mills, a student from Huron Col- lege, has been appointed to the Hen- sall mission of the church of England, and on Sunday last preached' his intro- ductory sernon. He is a, clever young man and has already made a favorable impression,- ;Mr. and Mrs: \Veisniiller and daughter Lulu attended the wed- ding on Alonde of Rev. Roy and Mies. Brownlee, in Clinton. -Miss Murdock gave aparty to the yours ;folk on Mon- day. An enjoyable time was spent. - Rev. Roy, late church of Bngland minister, here, was married on Mon- day to Miss Brownlee, of Clinton, for- merly lady clerk for D. Weisniiller. Little Miss Lulu Weistniller was maid of honor. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Clinton, in the presence of the more intimate friends of the contracting parties. They left on Tuesday for Halifax where they will reside. Your correspondent joins theirrtany friends here in wishing the young couple pro- sperity and happiness. -Messrs. Nor- man and Cornelius Cook wheeled to Berlin on Sunday and returned Mon- day. They rode 210 miles on their bikes, and report the wheeling in some places as very bad. -Ed. Latimer, of Seaforth, called on friends in town Saturday on his way to London. - Messrs Zwicker and Kibler, of Credi- ton, visited lady friends in town on Sunday. -Mrs. Burns leaves for De- troit this week to join her husband. -- A number of young folks front here attended the party at John Robinson's Tuekersmith on Friday last. They re- port spending a pleasant evening, and oru in eulogy of the hospitality of Ir. and Mrs. Robinson.- Editor Neelands went to Wallaceburg on Monday to cast his ballott.-Miss Myrtle Hodgins went to London and spentSundayvisitingfriends.-The elect- ion on Tuesday was the quietest in years, the local grits being indifferent as to a choice oto candidates. This accounts for Mr. McMillan's decreased majority. -Mrs. Ingram died on Saturday after a protracted illness. A general decline in health the cause. Her remains were laid to rest on Monday. -Miss Murray, of Clinton, is visiting friends in town. -Miss Sophia, Ingram has re- turned home from London. -Garnet Smallacombe, who left last week to work in Tilbury, has returned home, the drinking water of that burg not agreeing with his health. -There was a Strawberry festival at Hills Green on Wednesday, at which many of our citizens were present. -Very few from here attended the political meeting at Exeter Monday night, and those who did go were chagrined at not being able to hear Hon, G. W. Ross, the advertised speaker. -Miss Latimer visited friends in Exeter on Sunday, accompaniedby friends from Seaforth. -Dr. Thomson went to Galt to ex- ercise;his franchise. While attending a party on Friday night doctor Thom- son had a fine dress coat stolen. He had become too warm tripping the light fantastic, and removing his coat put it on a chair outside, when some one stole it. -Dr. Milne,- of Blyth, call- ed on Dr Thomson Monday. The election in Algoma will not be held until June 30. Rey. J. A. Macdonald, of St. Thomas has been appointed principal of the . Presbyterian Ladies' College, Toronto, sncceeding the late - Dr. Mc- Intyre, Challge 18 CHANGE IS THE • LAW OF NATURE from Winter. Heavy goods in Boots 8c Shoes, to Spring and summer –,wear is now the or - dor of the day. If you need any our stock is now complete. Many lines to select from and at prices that will satisfy you. in.1Vieii's, Boys, and Youths' Fine Goods everything is up to date. Ladies', Misses' and Chiilldrons in Dongo- las, Oxfords, Bala and buttons. We have everything in stook that you require. Space will not permit us to quote prices. Call and see for you mit A. MUIUi)'OC1; L CO U ranton. the comparative acreage of wheat as follows: 1894, 1,010,186 acres;1805, 1140,- BRIEFS.—Mr. and Mrs. It'. Baynes 276 acres; 1896 1,081,960 acres. The returned from Lucknow Thursday, slight decrease is accounted for by the where they had been attending the very bad weather during the seeding funeral of Mrs. Baynes' mother. She season. Ambrose Parsons, aged 18 years, son of a family living near here was drown- ed on Monday, while bathing in the Roughe River, just south of the King- ston Road Bridge. The body was re- covered about an hour after the acci- dent. A companion narrowly escaped a similar fate, One day lately, about, eighty relat- ives, representing four generations, assembled at thehome of Mr. Absalom Snider, of Breslau, to celebrate the 92nd birthday of Mr. Chr. Snider. The re -union was an exceedingly pleasant one, and all enjoyed the oc- casion most heartily. C. Newton, of Porters Hill, lost a cow in a very peculiar manner, one day last week, when found. its Thorn was run through its foot. It is sup- posed to have been scratching and got it caught, and, not being able to ex- icate it, had in its struggles, rolled into a slight hollow and then strangled. Isaac Bird, a young colored man, was arrested in Ingersoll Tuesday, to answer to a very serious charge. He:, is alleged to have seduced Maud Plioedix, a 14 -year-old colored girl living in the southern end of the city last August. The warrant was issued a month ago, but Bird could not be found. He will be charged under the Charlton Act. It is stated in London that if the Canadian Government now sends a nesday for the purpose Of taking part formal invitation to the Duke of York in a match with G. H. Johnston, of to visit Canada during the British Aberdeen, the champion of Scotland, Association meeting and. the Canadian in the same class, for the champion- International Exhibition theinvitation ship of the world, and stakes $500 a will probably be accepted, though dom- side, or more, as may be agreed upon. estic reasons may possibly prevent the John Marr, an old man who- resides Duchess crossing the Atlantic. at Southwold station, nearly chocked The first official report that has to death at the Penwarden House, St. reached -Washington of the great Thomas, Thursday.; John is toothless earthquake and tidal wave carne Mon: and he endeavored to swallow a piece day to the state department from Dr. of meat about 4 inches long, 2 inches Herod, secretary of the legation at wide and half an inch thick. Nater- Tokio, in the following brief cable - ally the meat got stuck in his throat; gram, which however, makes the and for a, few minutes John was calamity out to be' much worse than nearly dead. Dr. Gostin . was liastly hitherto reported. "Deaths caused by tidal waves estimated at over 30,000 in reports up to date." .. .....--o .a,. -s --•---- It is now reported that only three lives were saved of the 150 persons on board the ill-fated steamer Drummond Castle. Ten persons from Little Falls were killed by the explosion of a boiler on the pleasure steamer Hon. Titus Sheard. Sir Leonard Tilley is confined to his home with blood poisoning in one of his feet. His case is very serious, and death is hourly expected. A large portion of the business center of Tilbury was burned Friday morn- . ng. , • • Lublin. BRtnvs.-Rev. Father DeCantillon is visiting his parents. His mother who was seriously ill has improved very much since his arrival. -While little Eddie Beal wasridiue' horseback he fell off breaking one of his aems.- The lecture given lastTuesday evening by Mr. Kerrin drew quite an audience and more than fulfilled the expectat- ions regarding him. His eloquent de- tails and graphic description,of the do- ings in Argentine Republic, S. A., ttention A YEAR'S SUNSHINE. and elistenedone as they left the thall felt their time had been profitably and en- _ A. CHILD CAN USE DIAMOND DYES joyably spent. - - SUCC.ESST, ULLY. IP- _ In a scheduled O. L. A match of No other method of home dyeing lacrosse in Mitchell, Thursday, Clinton y g defeated Mitchell by a score • of 3 to gives colors one-half so fast and 1 beautiful as Diamond Dyes. The colors Gideon Perrie, of Parkhill, the are full, rich, bright and handsome, heavyweight champion athlete of Am - and so fast and firm that a year's sun- erica, sailed from New York on Wed - shine will not cause them to fade. • It is not so when garments and goods are dyed with the poor imitation dyes that many dealers sell for the sake of large profit. Goods colored with the crude dyes soon fade, and become dingy and ugly. It should be borne in mind, that the common dyes cost the same price as the tested and popular Diamond . Dyes but cannot fora moment be compared with. them. - If you would save money and time, put your trust at - all times in the never -failing Diamond Dyes; the user is never disappointed. Refuse inferior dyes offered by dealers, and insist up- summoned, and succeeded in pulling. on hexing the "Diem/net" the meat from the old. man's throat. 41 PROMINENT LONDONER. Lovnoa, ONT. Chages Ointment is an invaluable remedy for Itching Piles and in my own case I would ray S$50dper box for it if it could not be otherwise Jotrx Pavnnicoain, 160 Sydenham St. CLUB. NAME SUGGESTED FOR A nw SOCIAL A NEIV • ORGANIZATION IN LONDON. London (Speciat) Junxe?.2.- It has been facetiously suggested that a new social club in progress of organization in. this city should be entitled "The Dodd's Kidney Pill Club" as the pre- sent members are all enthusiastic ad- vocates dvocates of that remedy and in common with many other citizens declare that - in all cases of kidney trouble no other agent has been found so completely effective. Most Londoners have . at their fingers' ends the particulars of the many marvellous cures through the use of this speific. In every drug- store in the city the medicine is kept in large quantities and warmly re- commended. - We Invite Every buyer of Furniture to call and see us. We will save you money m PARLOR SUITS, BEDROOM SUITS,.;._ ® DINING ROOM SET, or for the Kitchen We have a large stock of Picture Frame Moulding on hand, also Win- dow shades, at a bargain. Our Undertaking Department is omplet e. We guarantee satisfaction n this line, both in quality and price. Our Planing Mill it now running fetal blast. Parties in need of building, material,. such as D , ., :11, ;, SASH FRAMES + •- + AND MOULDINGS should give us a call. We are now making a specialty of Wire Screen Doors gust now made to order. !HOPPA/IA iI BRCS. Furniture Dealers, - Undertakers and Oontraotors ,Dashwood,