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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1896-8-6, Page 1ten ct HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. No 35. ,11,•••••• EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 6th 1896. MUST Xt will only be a few weeks before our fall goods will commence to arrive, and we want lots of room, for there's a hag raft of new things coming. °SZ), efit of very low prices for all easses sunemer goods shall be yours for the rest, of the season, There evill be iao reserve. Please bear in mind when you are purchasing, that we waut to sell, and as a rule where ever people are ienx- ions to sell, that's the place to buy. Sonic of the things we would par- ticularly like to sell are :— Parasols, 111%,a-, Millinery, EM13ROIDERIES AND LACES, L'T COLORED DRESS GOODS, L'T GROUND PRINTS, CHALLIES, DELAINES, MUSLIN% UNDERWEAR, MEN'S aelo BOY'S SUMMER CLOTHING. ODD LINES t IN BOOOTS AND SHOES, ETC., ETO. These are tbe goads upon which we are willing to make liberal reduetions. It will pay you to come OUR WAY any time or at all times during this enorith. MS. FORD &CO Threshing has. commenced and the Etensall sample of wheat is good. Thomas Cam -1 Fol owing are the market gustation.* . eroa had seven or eight hundred bush -1 ......... . .. be to 60 els of wheat threshed last week in a lit- tle over balf a day. Oats 24 to 27 17 to 18 40 to 42 $1000 to $11.00 12 to 12 9 to 9 • a 1 Hay Council. Connell met pursuant to adjoure- ment on Aug. 3rd. All • members present.—The following rates were levied ear the present year, and a by- law ordered to be passed authorizing the same: for County purposes 1 3/10 mills, for Township purposes 1 mill, for geneeal school rates 1 3/1.0. The special school. rates are as follows: U. S. S. No. 1, (nothing) ; S. S. No, 2,. $400; S. S. No. :3, $225 ; S. S. No. 4, $100 ; 8. S. No. 6; $150; S. S. No. 7, $550; 8, S. No. 8, $300; U. S, 8, No. 9, $92,23 No. 10, $600 ; No. 11, $250; U. No, 18, ; No, 14, $235: U, No, 15, $150 : Separate No. 1, $320.—After passing a number of accounts the Council adjourned until Aug. 31st at 6 o'clock. p. when • contracts for grevellipg Centre Road will be let by the Council. Bean Huss sit., Clerk, .1,uron dal e. Baaaies.—Miss Jennie Muldrew, of Egmoridville, is visiting at Welter Ifieddy's.--Soine horse dealers from the boundary called on Mr. Dew the other day and traded a working horse for it two year old blood colt, On taking the animal away it suddenly took a notion that life was xxot, worth. living and committed suicide by dash- ing its brains oat on the road.—The gnarterly meeting held in Bethesda church on Sabbath last WAS largely attended, Revd's, Kerr and Kano oinciating, The key Of the organ has at last been found by the one tvho hid it and the organ was used last Sim - day by Miss Mothain, of. Mensall, the Methodist choir of that village assist. ing at the sacramental service. It WOODHAM. woula be a good thing if every body had such a memory thet could recall . at, will the where and liow property One Honest Man. --- Dear Editor.—Please inform your read- -ers, that if written to confidentially I will mail in a sealed letter, particulars .of it genuine, 'honest cure, by which I wes permeetently restored to health and manly vigor, after years of suffering from nervous debility, sexual weak- ness, nighb losses and weak shrunken parts. I was robbed and swindled by . the quacks until I nearly lost faith in mankind, but thank heaven, I ens now - vigernes and etroug, and wish to nen , melee eertaan ',wails of cure known to ,sufferers. I have - nothing to sell, and want no. money, but being it firm believer in the uni- versal brotherhood of man, I ane 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 333, London, Ont, Russeldale.' 13aeses.—We are sorry to learn that our geniarfriend Mr. 3, D. Stewart is laid up with bis old complaint. —Quite it nurnber of our friends intend taking in the excursion to Detroit.—The. army Worm. has made its appearance in this 'locality, rather late, however, to in- jure the spring crops very much. ------- Fullarton. BRIEFS.—Rev. Alex. Mc.Fadyen on Wednesday started on his annual trip to the old country. We hope that he will have it very enjoyable time. The Baptist pulpit was occupied in the morning by W. Coureice and. in the evening by Daniel McFadyen. Both gentlemen °nye excellent discourses. —Mr. John 8. Barr has sold his 128 Acre farixt to Mr. John Hodge, the lat- ter giving in payment his own 50 acre lob and $3,000. There are two first-class buildings on the farm that Mr. Barr 'has sold. Farquhar Beauus.—Wm. Ward drove out to 'Palmerston a few days ago to visit -friends there. Re reports crops mucb later north, some farmers not having finished haying.—The army worm, has ,invaded this neighborhood and is do- ing caesiderable damage to crops The . oat crop is aaso infested with myripels of green lice that is preying on the • straw. No sooner does one pest disare .pear than another presents itself. —Everybody is overly busy har- vesting these times. Never before was harvest known to be so early, oats are nearly all ready to harvest and this -week will see the bulk of them ...cut. — and valuables were lost.—A. petition is being circulated and largely sigaed to have the organ reopened and Miss S. Keddy to play it and leed the singing es usual, •• • 6- t Statta. Baines. -Mrs. F. Hambley we are sor- ry to say is deemed to be in it hopeless condition; much sympathy is fele for her and for Frank, whose prospects in married life are soon to be blighted,— Mr. Dalton, sr., who took a turn at cream collecting last week had misfor- tune at the start. His horse feeling its oats started. at more than scheduled tinie, upset the vehicle, and after it struggle separated itself from retard- ing Appendages and ran on at its own sweet will, Happily no oue was hurt. The damages were but slight.—The death of Mrs. James Moore took place hist Friday at the home of her father, Mr. Me Aker. Mrs, Moore had been it victim of consumption for the past few months Mr. and Mrs. Mean had only .been married about two years, and her death is sincerely regretted by it large circle of friends and acquaint- ances The interment took place at Irislitowa on Saturday.—Mr. Jas- Nor, ris, A. has gone to Kingston to spend. a, couple of weeks.— Mr. Thos. Baird, of Melton, Mr. J. W. Baird, of Toronto, and the Misses Taylor of Lan- ark were guests at Mr. Jas. Hamilton's last week. Centralia usually quiet village is all agog over a social scandal, but the less said about it the betten—The communion service on Sunday morn- ing was one of great interest and spiritual profita—Several took in the excursion tie Niassitea, Falls on Friday. —Mr. and Mrs. Delgaty are rusticating at Grand Bend this week.—Out of an entrance class of 6, and the same number in leaving, Mr. Delgaty passed 11 in the recent exeminations, which is a very good record indeed.—Miss Louis Hicks, who has been teaching in London and is noey home for the holidays, has been appointed director of the Lorne Avenue Kindergarten school, London, and the Advertiser says :—"Inspector Carson laid stress upon the abilities of Miss Hicks as it Kindergarten teacher, classing her as one of the best in the Dommion."— Rev. W. H. Batt and wife are visiting their brother-in-law, Reeve McIllyeen, of Stanley. CURED OF CHRONIC CATARRH. A emarkable Cure.—.7. W. j011Ui£3071, Gil - 1 ford - pent between $200 and 000 in consulting (loot s; tried Dixon's and. all other treatments but , ot: no benefit. : Ono box of Chase's Cat ' Cure did mo more good than all other remedies in fact 1 consider myself eared, and With a 25 cent box at that. .. . . Tile People's Foptliar Gasit. SION We want everybody to know of our Clearing August :Sale as we are determined to clear out the . balance of our Spring Stock, Here are Some of the many Startling Bargains -job lot prints, worth 7, 8, and 9c, now CLOTHING. 50. Bo 's suits $1 and d vvearing. Tweed suits $2, $2.50 and $3; Boy's, Youth's and Abp.'s will be sold at reduced prices. If yon want it bargain come quick while the assortment is large. 1 We are showing some great bargains in Tweeds at 24, 35, 50 and 65c, worth 40% per yd more. r . Seersucker 8 and 10, now 5 and 8c. French cashmere 10c, vvorth 15e. .15c Scotch plaids, yard wide I0c, only a few left. White net summer corset, regular 75c for 45c. ": Ladle's 131k Cotton Hose finished, Hornasdorfs Dye 200 3 for 50c. ; also a few pale left Ladies fast. black Hese 5a Dress goods front 5c up. upwards, goo GROCERIES.--VVe have two cases corn left, 4 cans for 25c, 'Tea 5 lb for 50 c.,, Too for large -bottle tnisiecl j3ickles, worth 15c, 21 lbs Ganulated Sugar for $i„ 25 lbs bright Yellow Sugar for $1. Cash vices in cash fOf ri.titter ancl.E-ggs. Buy for cash. Eg-ROWN. egT P'FZ !Blair 13 IR, Stoeee* 'ect, Ceeditost Etrid ;611 -it -1.61-1 Potts Hay Butter Eggs Timothy seed ...... .... ....$2.50 to $2.75 Clover seed $5.50 to $5.75 BRIEFS.---Fridair last was civic holi- day, and over one hundred, persons availed themselves of the excursion, to visit the Falls of Niagara. All are well pleased with the sights, but think the people down there must imagine visitors come from it land of gold, judging from the prices charged for everything. --Samuel White, of De- troit, arrived here last week, being called borne.by the very serious illness of his brother William, --Mrs. (Dr.) McLeod, also of Detroit, was summon- ed home on the same mission, Mr. White; is improving materially' and there is strong hope Obis recovery.— Misses Lydia, and Bessie Dent, teach- ers in the Stratford piddle school, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. J. Sutherland. Together with Mr. Satherland'sfareily, they picniced at Bayfield Monday, and spent, a pleasant tinie.—The base ball team Nveat to Zilriell Thesday evening to play a game with the Zurich team ; at time of writing we have not learn- ed the score,—Miss Mustard, of Glad- stone, Manitoba, was last week visit- ing her aunt, Mrs, Alexander McEwen. --Mrs. Wm. Moore has returned. from her trip to Owen Sound. --Miss Davis, of London, is visiting at her brother's W. C. Davis, and among friends in Exeter.—Mrs. SI yvester an(1 daaghter, of Detroit, who have been yisiting at Mrs, Shirry's, returned home last week.—John Murray, of Wingbana is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Murray.—Miss Minnie Murdock, of Bay City, is visit- ing her brother, Mr. A. Nordoek.—A. Murdock owns one of the most supple cows in town. The other day it got into a neighbor's garden, and when noticed, rather than go peaceably- out, it cleared, several fences, and could not be found for many days. Alex should enter her for the steeple chese..—Mre. Hunt, who has been spending a num- ber of months witWher son and daugh- ter in St. Louis, Missouri, returned home last week.—Rev. G. Logle, of Toronto, will preach in Carmel church the next two Sundays, Mr. Henderson being away enjoying it well earned holiday.. —Mrs. J. D. Stewart has gone on a trip to alanitobaa—Thomits Mur- ray, high school teacher, of Brampton, is spending hi vacation with his payents.—Thoneas Ballantyne realatlya shipped. severel car loads of fine cattle for the old country market. —Thomas Berry leaves next week for the Old Conntry with another consignment of horses. They are of the heavy class and fine specimens.—W. R. Hodgin's "Amber li." and E. Bossenbeiry's "Rodney" were taken to Winghain this week to contest in the races. They are both good horses, and we hope to hear a good account of them.—A num- ber of people have gone to the Wing - ham races this week.—While return- ing from Credit= the other day, each drawing a load of brick, D. Nichol and R. &mot, had quite an experience. A thunder storm was raging at the time and. when -passing a, telephone Dole, Whieh the lightning had struck, sev- eral splinters of the post flew over their horses. Beyond a genuine scare, no damage was done; but the boys declare it was close enough for the merest comfort. —Myrtle Vance, who has been visiting friends M and around Hensall, for the past few months, left for her house in Toronto last week.—A large number of Methodists attended Quarterly services at Bethesda, last Sunday. The church choir also as- sisted.—Messrs. George Brown and T. Palmer visited the former's father, at Exeter, Sunday, who is ill and failing in health.—D. Weismiller is making an effort to organize a Court of the I. 0. F. in the village,—Will Thompson, of Chicago, is in the village renewing acquaintances. He looks as if the Windy City agreed with his health.— E Roedding returns to Berlin this week, after a short but pleasant visit among friends here and at Zurich. -- W. J. McKay returned to the village elonday but left again for Dungannon, where he will spend the remaiuder of his holidays, at his old home.- -0 Meyers held an auction sale of his effects Tuesday, arid intends moving to London at an early date. We will miss Charley, as he was not only obliging but an energetic fellow. —T. Palmer leaves this week for Port Laanbton with Rev. Wilson's horse, which he left here until Mr. Hess, of Zurich, completed his new and band - some buggy. We wish Torn a pleas- ant trip and safe return.—Ed. Robin- son and sister, Mrs. Stoneman, spent Sunday under the; parental roof in Lambeth. R. Carlisle visited his brother in St. Catharines the past week.—Rev. Mr. Weir preached in the Presbyteriaa church Sunday last. —C. Gfichristhas purchasedtheba,kery of S. Hewitt an.d took possession this week. --R. Patterson has had his planing mill nicely painted.—Rev. A. Y. Hartley has returned home to Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. William B. -Clausen and Will Reynolds returned to their home in Minneapolis this week.—Flax pulling will be completed this week.—Miss Mabel Reynolds has returned. to Brucefield to resume her situation as tailoress.—John Dick left Friday for his house in Clarksburg.— Jesse Way, of London, was in town last week.—Mr. and Mrs. E. Banrde visited friends in Exeteetiondaye—W. Mitchell left on Tuesday to resume teaching in the Parry Sound District. —A horse belonging to Andrew John- __ — - ChatigP ! EMT 4ITZTA from Winter. Heavy goods in Boots &,,- Shoes, to Spring and summer —wear is now the or. der of the day. If you need any our stook is now complete. IVIany linos to select from and at prices that will satisfy you. In Mon's, Boys, and youths' Fine Goods evoi7thing is up to date. Lathes', Meson and Childrens' in Deng° las, Oxfords, Bois and buttons. WC have 1 everything in stock that you require. Spacc. will not permit us to quote prices. Call and see for yourself. A NtI7RD0CIT It CO 'ston, and driven by his son James ran away Monday evening. Norman Cook was also in the rig.. The drivet lost the lines and thus had no coutrol of the animal. In turning the corner at the Commercial the young men were thrown like bags of grain, on to the hard road, but strange to say were not injured. The horse was pluckily caught by Chas. Manns.—Miss Van Horne dressmaker, has returned to her home in Chiselhurst —Miss Katie Palmeris confined to her room through illness. --Ezra Roedding visited friends in Exeter Wednesday. They say Ezra will not return to Berlin alone. - 5. Hagan of the Detroit police force, is visiting his parents in Hay town- ship and other friends in the village. EhravIlle. DEATa OP JOHNS. --We re- gret exceedingly to announce the death of Eliza„ eldest daughter of John Johns, which sad event took place Manda,y, after a brief illness, Deceas- ed had reached the age of 19 years, months, and had always enjoyed good health. Aboue a week ago, while per- forming some household work, she coughed and spit it small quantity of blood, Some days after there was a eminence of the same, and getting gradually worse, a doctor was sum- inoned, 'rhe bleeding was stopped and the young lady seemed. quite cheerful, when on Sunday a severe hemorrhage set in, resulting in her death as above stated. Miss Johns was a clever, amiable young lady ad her sudden death is regrettea by a very large circle of friends, The bereaved. parents feel the shock in- teusely, mare especially, as it is only it few months ago since their second. daughter was taken suddenly away with an attack of lagrippie The funeral on Wednesday was largely at- tended. (*rand Bend. Bmues.—The weather is lbw, with -a, nice shower on Saturday. The morning and evening services held on the camp grounds were well attended. The morning service was conducted by Mr. Parkinson, of Toronto, and the evening by Rev. S. A, Carriere, Grand Bend..—The latest arrivels on the camp grounds was a party of twelve boys from St. Marys, with their whole camping outfit, and are now settled in what is known as the crows nest comp.—Mr. Powell and. J. Fallis, of Parkhill, visited here on Sunday ; E lerieseAtichlgan, and friends, who have they are looking well.-13en Either, of beim eiteriping • here for it elms% time left on tiondsty for their home. --Dr. Manes, of Michigan, is -holidaying here with his parents, and is looking well. —John Fox, • of Limaa, spent a short time here.—The oat harvest will soon be all cut, as it is ripening very fast now, The straw will not be as plentiful as last year, as the season has been too dry.—The K. 0. T. met oa Monday evening and. transatte ed. all necessary business, although there was not a large attendance.— Miss 33anes, of Clrediton, has been en- gaged. to teach the school for the en- sumgyear, as Miss Wells will have taught, three years, and will now have to write for a second.—Mrs. Wm. i Jones s now lying.tck. Kirkton. BRIEFS.—Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered in the Methodist church on .Srinday morn- ing,last—A, meeting of the F. M. Society was held at Salem church on Wednesday afternoon of this week.— Mrs. Robert Robinson is under the Doctor's care at present. —Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Kirk, Mr. .Nicholas Shier and daughter Amanda, who left for Mani- toba a few days ago have arrived at their destination tn safety. — Miss Nettie Sbier is at present visiting re- latives in Ontario County.—E. Stinson, of Chatham, was home for a few days last week.—Dr. Ferguson, of Blyth, spent Sunday in the village.—Mrs. (Dr.) Carr, who has been visiting her parents near Blyth, has returned. home,—A respected resident of this - village in the person of Mr. Geo. Ma,zelwood was stricken with paralysis a week ago from which he never re- covered. His remains were followed to the grave on Monday the 270 rat, be y. a large circle of friends. He was DS years of age, and leaves a widow to issourn his loss. She has the heart- felt sympathy of the community in her sad bereavement. — Mrs. Pettypiece and son, from near Ottawa, are; visitee mg at her daughter's, Mrs. joeep`$' Doupe.—Samuel A Denise lett on Tues- day last for .zassiniboia,, N. W. T., where he obtained a good. situation as school teacher. He. will be much mis- sed, as he was it prominent yomig man in our midst. We wish him it safe journey, and success in his .e.ew field of labor. ••-•••••••-o Harvest Excursion. In order to give everyone an oppor- tunity to see the grand crops in. the Western States and enable the intend.- ing settler to secure a lionie, the Chic- ago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y has ar- ranged to rim a series of harvest ex- cursions to South. and. North Dakota, and to other states in the West, North-West, and South-West on the following dates: July 21, August 4 and 18' September 1, 15, • 29 and. October 6 and 20, at the low rate of two dollars more than mem FARE for the round trip. Tickets will be good. for return on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty- one days from date of sale. For rates, time of trains and further details ap- ply to any coupon ticket agent in the East or South, or address A. J. Taylor Canadian Passenger agent, 2 King E.,Toronto, Ont, THE CHILDEEN's ENEMY. Scrofula often shows itself in early life and ie characterized by swellings acilin.sceesses, hip disease, etc. .CoasinisPe ion is scrofula, of the lungs this class of disease Scott's ErieraSion is len- ceuestionabiy the most reliable Inediv JOHN WHITE & SONS Publishers and ProPrietorti Varna. 1 i the bowels, caused by a rupture.— / Crams is improving and hope to see in future work it himself.—Mr,Gib- i .. i Richard it Xermyn has again taken pos_ 1 n al r ri r Baxuas.—We are pleased to say Mr. session of his homestead. farm and will i unE ur Gib - hint around. again. --Mr. Stephenson, son has leased the Eedy farm from ' cape on Tuesday last. The horse took shortly.—Mrs. Ed. Winghaan /eft T of the Babylon line, had it narrow es- Mr. Jerilyn, and will take possession fright at some object and. ran away„ for Palmerston where she will visit throwing him out of the buggy. Hei friends before returning to her home sustained a considerable shaking up.at Pipestone, Minnesota.—Six out of 'seven of our elass for high salvo/ en- Br_ueefield. 1 trance and three out of four for the sister of Mrs. W. Berry, left last Tues- the tuition of Miss McGowan, our Prin. Bnieps—elissAnnie Ross, of Clinton, passed, showing thatthe school, under • s peat:1:11.c school Jeaving exantinations months with friends. We wish her a day for Manitoba, to spend a couple of Opal, is still retaining its first class re- ...._,— 0,.../.... safe journey.—The many friends of Miss Mary Gibson will be pleased to Zurich. see leer around again.—James Aiken- _ head, who has been laid up. for some Basurs.---The Ilay Cauneil met Mon- days, is, by last accouuts, Improving. day and among other business street itIcLeoa left here on Settle- the rate for tbe year. It is the lowest day last, en route for the old vouutry. for many years and reflects credit on He goes in clutrire ef it consignment of the management. See - Commit pro - cattle for Robert Winters, of Seafortb, ceedings elsewhere. — Preparations McQueen, B. A., and wife, of have commenced in connection with Parkhill, are spending part of their. the fall fair. The dates selected are holidays with Mr. McQueen's brothers 23rd and atth Sept, The prize list has been revised and things generally shaping for a successful show this year. --Johnston Bros. are rebuilding • their woollen mill, recently destroyed FIRE, —About, noon on Wednesday by fire It will be equipped with- up - the 20th ult., a barn containing most to -date machinery, and facilities for of the season's crop belonging to:Tbos, better meeting the demands of their Marlton-, on the 1711 con. of Stephen, increasing trade. They are energetic was struck by lightning. Soon the citizens and deserve prosperity—W. building was enveloped. in flames. A Ge Hess has returned from Indiana, large number of men was soon on the where he has been visiting hisbrother. ground and used every effort to save --The flax men have pulled their flan, the zuljoining building about four feet ;which has turned oat to he a good distant, and. although the burning yield.—The Credit= base ball team. timbers fell against, it, still the men camaup Saturday with fire in their persevered and several of them re- eyes, but the rain took compassion up - moaned until the next morning when on the visitors in preventing the they considered the remaining matebne-Fred Hess' waggon shop and legs out of danger. Mr. Marlton planing milt narrowly escaped des - wishes to express his thanks to his truction by fire. The draught was many friends for their kind assistance. poor and instead of going out of the stack, tbe fire escaped from the furnace CrecUton. of the boiler and ignitingtlux shavings, there Ives soon a big blaze. A timely BETIVS.--Misses Bella Reutschler, alarni and prompt assistance soon L. Decker, ancl Madeline Scott,. of spoiled the fire.—Mr. Rose, of Milver- Philadelphia, are visiting ;di% Either's, ton, was in the village the other day, Chris. Beaver and family are camping visiting ta Grebe—Misses Lizzie and at the Bend this week.- -Word hae Carrie Carel) have returned lionte from been received of the death of the infant Detroit—Mr. Rothermeal, of Strat- of Mr. and. Mrs. F, Ginter (nee Miss ford, was in town this week. He is Bertha Either) of fit Catharines. —Mr. here winding up the business in em- end Mrs. August Hill spent Senday at nection with the estate of E. Bother - the Beud.—Will Parsons, of Winnipeg meal, . deceased, late .ef Dashwood. -- is visiting in the neighborhood. --The George Appel has taken a situation brickmakers are burning :their second in Merner Bros.' stove—Ed. Bossen- kiln:5,4301j. Eilber, of tiny, Mich., berry took hi trotting horse ‘Rodney' who has been visiting old friernIS in to 'Wingham, Monday,- to compete in the village returned home Tuesday.— the races.—Chas. Schroeder removed Mr,. and ales. Danl. Sweitzer, who have to Dashwood this week, and will en - been spending their boney-moon in a11. gage in the threshing business. -Mrs. extended trip through the United Mill is very ill and not expected to re - States are expected home this week, coven—The flex Co, had (100 acres in The brick -work of the new chitrch is fiax this year.—Miss Nettie Well is ahnost completed. made rapid progress with her studies home from Business College- She has Allisa Craig. andscalae.Ont bead of her class.—The Iady callipers at .the Bend are eujoying BRIEFS. Old Sala respected themselves. A large member of Mende resident of Lobo passed away on Fri- drove over, Sunday to visit them. day evening in the person of Mary McCallum, aged 77, beloved rife of the late Alexander Barr. Decetteed. emigrated with her husbandand family Hensel]. wants a brass band to this country from Argyllshire, Scotland, in 1812, settlian• on Mt 11, R One day last week a inan named Mc - con. 13, where she had. heed, and with °beets called at the residence of Mr - her late husband endureci the hard. john Landshorough, 111 Tuckeremith. ships of leioneer nen see seaseee to Mr. Landshorough ascertained that, mourn her loss four sons and five the man had escaped from London cess. asylum and had him returned to that daughters.—The names of the sue ful pupils who wrote in the recent institution again. entrance examinations from this Are free from all crude and irritatina village are given below, 111 order of matter. Concentratedshnedicine merit: Bnelah Chapman 675, Ernest Carter's Little Liver Pills. V try Bowman 621, Harold Morgan 512, Lily Gunn 523, Eanest Brown 489, Archie Campbell 159. As far as known, Miss Buelah Chapman, who obtained 675 marks out of it possible 845, has won the gold medel, given by Mr. Bohner, principal of Ansa Craig public school, to the pnbil residing in Mid.diesex who obtained the highest marks. She has also won the silver medal given by Rev. D. L. Dewar to the pupil obtain- ing the highest marks front this village. But gaining the county medal, she will be debarred fromreceiving the Mr. Cantelon, shipped several car silver one which in all probability will loads of apples from Seafortb to Maisi- e to the next in order of merit. G-reat toba, onFaiday last. This was the first credit is due to Mr. Bulmer for his in- apple shipment of the season. The &fatigable zeal in the progress of his price paid was 75 cents a barrel. pupils, 75 of them being successful 40 their exams. who reside near here. Huron County Notes. small; very eager to teke; no pain; no griping; no purging. Try them. Mr. Fowlie, assistant to Rev. Dr. McDonald, Seaforth, was indisposed last week and was unable to occupy tbe pulpit on Sunday, but bas since recovered. A farmer tied his horses to a shade tree in Lucknow a few days ago. The horses ate the bark oft the tree aud the feed cost the farmer a $4 fine and costs of court. (Ironton. Many of our readers will regret to lea,ru of Ole death of Mrs. David Fer- guson, of concession 8, Tuckersmith. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Mc Fadzea,n, of the township of Grey. BRIEFS.—The garden party in con- Miss Mustard, school teacher, and nection with the Granton Methodist daughter of Hugh Mustard, of Mani- alwrinircwhas, hael toba, has been visiting with her aunt, tlisin-ccereses°'boDthinssongail'ely's Mrs. James Mustard, andother friends and financially. Besides speeches, near Kmpen. This is Miss • Mustard's songs and recitations the Granton first visit to Ontario. Brass 33ancl ad.clecigreatly towards mak George Smith, who has acted as bag the evening thoroughly enjoyable. ledger keeper in the Bank of Com - The receipts amouated th about $50.— merce, Seeforth, for some time, has IVe are sorry to again have to au- been transferred to the Guelphbranch. noteace the seribus illness of the Rev. His place there will be filled. by Mr. Mr. Campbell. After returning from NVilliamsof Goderich. California last May, he bad. etrong , hopes that he would be able to re- Mr. M. R. Brown, of the Appin cheese factory, has received the sume active work in his congregation, diploma and medal awarded Ishia at but, sad to say, his hopes have not the World's Fair at Chicago in 1893 for been realized, a,nd he has now gone to colored cheese. The diploma shows his old home in New Brunswick, to that out of a possible of 1007points Mr. endeavor to recuperate. We under- stand that Mr. Campbell intends ten- 1 Brown secured 98. dering his resignation at an early date. Charlie Lee of Goderic a while re - During his twelve years' pastorate in turning along the Huron Road the this place he endeared himself to the other night with his wheel, struck hearts of all with whom he came in something on the road and was contact of whatever derioniination of thrown with such force that he lay Christians, but more especially those for nearly three hours unconscious, with whom he was more intimately and WAS picked up by a farmer and. connected. We feel that we are loos- brought home. ing one that has almest spent his life It was a happy assembly that met in the service of the Master, and for on the afternoon ot Tuesday, July our beneut.—Charles Foster has par- 28th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. chased the premises lately occupied. by Alex. itIonteitle London road, Tucker - .T. A. Beattie, merchant, and will smith, to witness the marriagof their shortly.move his business to de new daughter, Miss 'Lizzie, to -air. Been - stand. He will still retein the head jamin A. Smillie_, of Decorah, iv: 'opal. office of the Bell Telephone At the appointed time Miss A. ale- Company.—A, Ironside has now fairly Mordie played the "wedding march," entered on his new line of business, and. the consecrated. parties took their namely, buying and shipping export places, the bride being given away by cattle. Mr. Ironside has the confi- her father, after which Rey. S. Ache- dence of the farmers, and will make eon tied the nuptial knot in a secure powerful rival. to the buyers who and masterly faehion. The bride was hitherto have been doing business in assisted by her youngest sister. Miss this locality. --Wm. Langford has lost Mary, while the grooxii was ,sopported a; valuable mare by inflautreatioaof, by his youngest brother Mr. Richard. Selections of Window Shades in thiss town. can be found at the Market Store. We can wit you in quality, 1 color and price. We have the very newest in LADIES' 71:YokeerstMair, Prices 75c. $1, $1.25, $1,50, $1,75, and 82,25. Turnip Seed. Skirving's P. Top, Hall's Westburg, Elephant or Monorail. Sutton's Champion. Ail at prices away down. J. P. Ross What you want when you are ailing is a medicine that will cure you. Try Hood's Sarsaparilla., and be convinced of its merit. The funeral of Mr. A. Gibson, son of Mr. Geo. Gibson of Wroxeter was largely attended. on Saturday last. The deceased was a universal favorite, be- cause of his bright and, kindly dispoe- Mon and jovial manner. Mr. Gibson has the sympathy of many friends in the loss of his only son in the prime of youth. held ..... tilirioenft.srlaongm,trlrAt Martha Br Jeer living near Kent Bridg township of Chatham, • was struck. n, g Friday and instantly ed Percy, t eI d son of J. IL McConne 1 "ta had a narrow escape feat 1r a the C. R. slip Monday. Lovell jumped in and d n some other boys climbeddown and pulledhim out. Prompt relief in siek • headache, dizziness, nauseau, constipation, pain iu the side, guaranteed to those using Carter's Little Pills. Oue it dose. Small price. Small dose. Small pill, Eight Stratford: hotels have been de- prived of their licenses, on Aug. 1st, unlese they comply with the provisions of the city by-law passed some months ago regulating the stabling accom- tmosodation in connection with. the he - The Essex county farmers who' burned down the tollgates are not being disturbed. The toil company has not been able to collect a Single cent at any of the gates that have been torn down, amt instructions Were given Wednesday morning to rebeild themes 90011 AS, Possible. , Ur. John Fe Wardell, of the second line, North Adelaide, bad his stables, barns and sheds completely destroyed by fire on Sunday night, dimities the storm, when lightning strucli' the barn, it large structure, 300 by 40 feet. Some 300 or 400 bushels of wheat and eight or ten tons of bay were lost, and all his implements but his binder, plow and buggy. He was insured for $1,000. : Martin O'Haro, a farmer, living near Arnprion had a dispute with his son James and. shot and seriously wounded. the young man with it gun. Me was advancing with e butcher knife,apparently with the intention of killing James, when John, another son, seized a billet of wood and cracked tbe old mann skull. The son is in a preearious condition, but the father will probably recover. COMMENDABLE PROMPTITUDE. A RESIDENT OP ST, jOHN,N.B_2. 31AKES A SUCCESFVL Trtina OF DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS. Sr. Joetx, N.B., Aug. 3--111r. Robert Moore, residing in I udiantown, a suburb of this city, has recently made what is allowed by all who are ac- quainted with the facts to be a most remarkable recovery. He bas been a sufferer from a serious complaint of the kidneys for over seven years, and during that time has suffered excruci- atingly. He has also suffered consider- ably in pocket, having paid large sums for medical advice. Quite recently he happened to read of the many cures affected by Dodd's Riclhey Pills, and with cornmeiadable promptitude made' a trial of them, with the result that after taking three boxes of the remedy he was entirely restored to health. We Invite Every buyer of Furniture to call and see us. We will save you. money in PAIN HITS, BEDROOM $1111804u.__ ° e DINING ROOM T, or iar KlIclion We have a huge stock of Picture Frame Moulding on hand, also Win - dove shades, at a bargain. Our Undertaking Department is omplete. We guarantee satisfaction n this line, both in quality and price. Our Planing Mill is now running full blast. Parties in need of building 111DO'tteealari,:1'sue ,SsAShMa9 ,FRAMES + AND ISIOULDInTGS shosild give us it call. aVe are now malting A specialty of Wire Screen Doors just now merle to order. 1-101PFMAIN 13R0S. Furniture Dealers, Undertakers and Coetractorie Dashwood.' ,