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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1897-2-18, Page 1HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR. No 27. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 18th, 1897. MIN WRITE & SONS Publishers and Proprietor How would you like to ex cliettige FOR Tens • . Woodham. e • Beaues.-Mr.aed Mrs. J. Shier are visiting old friends in Broek township, below Toronto. , Special services are still being held in the Met luitl iSt chinch bore.Miss Edwards, of 'London township, is visiting her brother Mr. Rob't Edwards. - We are glad to 'see that our village butcher has retereed. He is now able to get around without the aid of his crutches.- A number of our L. O. L. attended re -organization of St. Marys lodge on Monday even- ing. - Miss Livingway, of Detroit, is theguest of her uncle Mr. A. Sawyer. -We are pleased to see our old friend Mr. Wreford hack again. Zion Baines. -There is a great interest taken in the revival services now being held in the church. Quite a, large number have signified their intention of leading better lives mid doing their Master's work, -A large number from here attended the Sunday School Con - von bon. Judging from appearances the good sleighing gave the young men a good:chance to show where theiraffect- ions aTe centered. Wheel and the world wheels with you; Walk and you are lonesome for miles; Get out a sleigh with a higlosteMfing ban And damsels pursue you with smues. We have no bills to ex- change, but we've got a few of this Winter's Style. $12.00 Ladies' Jackets for $6.00 • $10.00 do $5.00 7.00 do $3-50 5.00 do Since we advertised "selling Jacket at just half price" a few weeks ago, we liave made niany sales. But in order to start with a clean thee, next fall, we are bound to clean out the balance, if prices will do it OUR LOSS IS- ---YOUR GAIN, NSPRING ew GOODS Are coming rightalong. We already leave piles and piles of them. but -win- ter isn't over yet. We'll tell you more about them later on. R. S. FORD& CO. WOODHAM. •arl•,i, B. -All kinds of wood wanted, Cheap Papers Following is the clubbing list: - TIMES and `loronto Daily News $1.75 C4 Toronto Weekly Mail 1.30 di Farm and Fireside 1,30 if Daily Mail - 0.00 4C EveningMeil 4,00 di Farmers' Sun 1.30 SC Toronto Daily World 2.75 London Daily Free Press London Evening Free Press London Weekly Free Press and Farm& Home London Weeekly Advertiser London Daily Advertiser Toronto Weekly Globe Toronto Saturday Illustrated Globe Toronto Daily Globe Toronto Evening Globe Montreal Family Herald & Weekly Star 175 Montreal Weekly Witness 1.00 The rates in all cases include THE TIMES and the other paper named for one year. kit at it Co Ad 6.00 4,00 L75 1,50 2.50 1.50 2.00 0.00 4.00 Crediton. BRIEPS.-Rev. Finkbiner, is visitin under the parental roof. -The secon claughter of Mr. August Hill is very sick. -While shooting at blue rocks last week, John Eilber broke 12 out of 15. Can Jim beat this CHURCH OPENING -Zion church, a I charge of the Evangelical Association, •was opened here the past week. The' ceremonies were imposing and parti- cipated in by many former pastors of this station. The church is one of the most handsome in Ontario and cost about $15000, which before the closing of the dedication was all cleared, with a snug balance for incidentals. The affair -throughout was most satisfac- tory and reflects great credit upon the committee of management. 1111. Anderson. Beanne.-We were glad to see our old friends, Mr. and -Mrs. Kerslake, last week. -Mr. and Miss Sutherland, of Seugeen, are visiting friends on the town line. -Dr. Rivers, Woodhain, preached it very able sermon from the text, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God." The doctor's address was directed principally to the young people, and was listened to with -rapt /attention by all. -The W. F. M. society held an entertainment Tues- day evening in the Methodist church. -Thomas Ribey has leased his farm for another year, het in the meantime is making the necessaries preparations to take charge himself nextfall.-Wm. Beatty has sold his farm on the first concession of Blanshard to John Mc- Callum, of Mount Pleasant. - The Creameries' Association meetings re- cently held in St. Marys are commenc- ing to bear fruit inasmuch as our en- ergetic young farmers, John GOWaDS and Robert Fewster, are taking time , by the foAlock andare filling their I byres with good dairy cows. - The marriage took place on Wednes- day of last week of Mr. Alfred E. West - man of South London, cousin of Mrs. T. D. Stanley and Mrs John Lindsay, Si. Marys, to Miss Grace Goldsmith of London. Nor Trier RIND. Scott's Emulsion does not debilitate the stomach as other cough medicines do; but on the contrary, it improves digestion and strengetieus the stomach. its effects are immediate and pro- ounced. 21 •••••••rizamiaanin.eraelorMwm.. Farmers a short distance south of Hamilton are losing many of their bogs from a disease which resembles bog; cholera. • Mr. JamesGrieves exeM. P. for North Perth, has been appointed to a, responsible position inconnection with the Dominion Immigration Depart- ment. Mr. J. B. Hodgson station agent for the Grand Trunk at Bronte, has been transferred to Ansa Craig, and Mr. H. A. Barroll, agent at Longwood, will succeed him at Monte. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowan, teacher of No. 5, Usborne, entertained a num- ber of friends on Monday evening. Guests were present fromeWinghem, Exeter and other places. A very en- joyable time was spent. Mr. Win. Sadler, harness maker, Arkona, passed peacef day away on Sunday morning after a short but severe illness. Mr. Sadler was about 36 years of age, and a highly respecZed and noble Christian. Tourists will be pleased to learn that a joint stock company has been or- ganized to build a modern summer hotel at Bayfield during the present year. The hotel will have seventy-six bedrooms and every accommodation will be provided in the way of pavil- lions, ice cream parlors, bathrooms, etc., There will be about eight acres of ground. Plans and specificaeions have already been prepared. A meeting of the Sonth Perth Lib- eral CoeservativeAssociation was held at Mitchell, on Friday, with Mr. John Burns, president in the chair. After a short address, in which the advis- ability of putting a candidate in the field for the local Legislature at an early date was discussed these officers were appointed :-PresidentaVa. John i Burns, Blanshard (re-elected by accla- I mation)MrJamesPougherty Mitchell, I re-elected vice-president by accla- knation ; Mr. J. W. Jamieson St. I Mary's, secretary; Mr. R. Switzer, Blaeshard, treasurer. It was finally decided to" place a candidate in the field at an early date at a convention, to be called by the president. • CLERING This and Next onth Special Bargains will be given throughout our . entire Stock as We intend to make room for Spring purchases NO BANTERING, ONE PRIDE WEL All Winter Good must be regardless of cost. We need money and everything must go. All Woollen Goods a Speoalty_Am......_ Come and see what CASH PRI CES are doing. ----zasisESTOCK erAKINGwm"--- A regular sacrifice is protnised, so spend your mighty dollars wisely. Brown & Preeter. STORES AT CREDITOR AND ZURICH. s Greenway BRIEPS.-Several sleigh loads of our citizens attended the Dedication ser- vices of Zion church, Crediton, last Sabbath afternoon. The beautiful and spacious building was filled in every part with a deeply interested congregation. The Bishop, Rev. S. C. Bryfogel, of Reading, Penn. delivered an eloquent and forcible sermon from the 2nd Terse of the 48th Psalm, well suited for the occasion. At, the con- clusion of his discourse he stated that the church bad cost $11,000 in cash, and counting all the free work that was done the property was worth $15,000; and to cheer up the large audience he was happy to Say the debt was provided for except $1300,and he wanted that provided for so that the glad news would go out to other Con- gregations in Ontario, that the people of Creditor] had hollered God by build- ing a $15,000 church and dedicated it free of debt. He asked for voluntary subscriptions and In a short time the last $1000 debt was nearly allpro- vided for. The Bishop showed he had great faith in the, promisei"Ask and ye shall receive. This s one of the most prosperous German Congregat- ions of Western Ontario, and this beautiful new church willbe a standing monument for ages to come, showing their liberality and devotion to the cause of Christ. We are convinc- ed from the many happy faces we met last Sabbath in Crediton that it is more blessed to give than, than, than not to give. - Jas. McPherson's little child was very sick last Sabbath. They were obliged to telephone for a doctor, who gave medicine that soon helped it. - A. M. Wilson, who has been laid up with le grippe is slowly improying. -A large party of young people met a few nights ago at the residence of Reuben 'Wilson and spent a very pleasant evening together. -Miss May Wilson in getting Into J. B. Hodgins' cutter, last Monday morning, to go to Parkhill High School knocked her knee joint out of place and was obliged to remain at home for a few days. - Several loads of Toles passed through here this week to be used in the pond net fishing at Grand Bend. -Miss Mary Shank is taking music lessons of Miss Florence Wilson. -A, E. Corbett paid our village a flying visit last Saturday and started for his home in Huntsville, Washington, on Monday, - Homer Richardson and his sister went home with him. They have spent several mon- ths visiting friends in Ontario. Joseph Gainen, our township assessor made his anneal visit last week. - Wm. Wicket is getting so much grain to chop that he is obliged to run night and day. -Rev. G. H. Thomson and J. Sherritt, who were appointed by the trustees of the Boston- Method -Mt church to solicit subscriptions, report- ed last Thursday evening they had se- cured more than they were asked to get, the people have been very liberal. A building committee was appointed and instructed to see several plans and purchase brick at once for a new church. Rodgerville. DEATH OF MATTIIEWRODGER.--`1Che young may die, but the old meet," is a true saying. Young and old are pas- sing away clay by day and. the march goes on from the cradle to the grave. One of the latest to join the great silent majority was Matthew Rodger, whose age was past the 00 mark, and who was one of the first settlers. • He lived to see all his fellow pioneers laid in an honored grave. He was a grand old man, born in Kirkswold, Ayrshire, Scotland, Sept. 1807. He married Martha 3.1cMalson, sister of John Mc- Mahon now of Hay township, in the year 1833, and who still survives him. In the spring of the following year they emigrated to Canada first settling in London township, where they resid- ed for two years, then moving to Us - borne township, locating at what is now known as Rodgerville. He was the first settler, but was soon joined by the Logie's Dougal's Patterson's and McLeod's. He was a great man in his day and was known far and wide for his hospitality and energy. He engaged in the pursuits incident to pioneer life and succeeded in clear- ing a large tract of land. In 1819 he branched out into mercantile lines and erected what was known as the "Great -Western hotel and stage house" apart of which still remains at Rodgerville to mark his industry. He also erect- ed a large store and blacksmith and carriage works and ran a brick yard on an extensive scale. In fact he owned the whole of the then prosperous village of Rodgerville, which he sur- veyed and gave the name it still re- tains, employing for years some 35 hands. Deceased was a very wealthy man at one time, and had it not been for the depreciation of land and other property, incident to the great war, liodgerville would still rank among the more prosperous villages, and Matthew Rodger would have died a, rich, rather than a poor man. Adver- sity set in many years ago, but he re- mained true to his little village and lived continuously in .it and. died a citizen. In 1866 he returned to his first love, farming, at which he con- tinued until forced by circumstances relinquish. He built and at one time owned the Exeter North hotel, now known as the "Walper House," and was widely known for his hospitality towards the travelling public. He was a man of liberal mind, precise to a degree and strictly honorable in all his dealings, He was . a Liberal in politics, but never took ' any active part in, elections.- lie -was a staunch member of the Presbyterian chutich. The bereaved widow who is in her 84 year, and several adopteci children are I he only survivors, two of the daugh- ters being Mrs. Chas.. Johnston, of London, and Mrs. Jame § McDonald, of Stratford. The funeral on Tuesday wag the largest seen in this section for years, which showed the esteem in Which the pioneer was held, the 're- mains being interred in the Rodger yule cemetery. Peace to the dead pioneer. 4008411 Poi owing are the market quotations. Wheat75to 7' Barley 20 to 25 Oats . . HayPueritts e r , ‘ , , , $7.00 to $8-.0o ' 3,11 7 re 14 g ' ' Eggs. , - „ .... ,, ..... .... . , - .11.2a to 12 I . Timothy . ' .... ............ to $2,40 Olovorseed ..... ..,.r..... ..44.00 to $4.24 Bennes.-The small office on .Main street, need by the' grain buyers, and which recently wee the cause of much litigation, has beeti purchased by John Coutler carpenter,to be used as a work shop ; it was Moved to his pre - mist's onMonday,-The packing house to be vacated by G. G. Petty as soon AS his new badillg is completed will be converted into a canning factory, thus adding another to the many in- dustries now flourishing in the village. -Large quantities of brick are being deliyered in the village, indicating another' building boom for 1897. Be- sides the erection of the Petty and Bell blocks and minor buildings, a fine brick block will rise on the site now occupied by D. W., Foss the baker, the builders being D. W. Faust, lad John Miller, the lettere having purchased part of the property of Mr. Foss. We trust that the anticipations of the boornsters may be fully realized and their efforts rewarded. -A detachment of the Clinton Salvation Army came to Hensall on Monday evening and held forth in McEsVen's hall. In the early part of the evening the S. A. band which accompanied the party paraded the streets and filled the air with strains of music.. Quite a num- ber attended the meeting in the hall. -The Methodists of the Kippen cir- cuit held a social on Friday evening at the parsonage here. There was a goodly crowd present and the hos- pitality of Rev. and Mrs. Wadden was exemplified in a marked degree. - Quite a number attended the anniver- sary services in connection with Hills Green Presbyterian church on Sun- day last. They report a large gather- ing and successkul auniversary.-The Council are about to purchased a second hand engine from the cor- poration of Brussels. -The Council will meet on Feby. 200,-A number of villagers attended the church opening at Crediton on Sunday and report a large crowd. The , edifice is a hand- some one, aucl coat, besides a lot of gratuitous labor; over $11,000 with $1,000 for organ. This sum has been fully provided for by subscription with some $200 or $300 of a balarice.-La Grippe has got the better of many of our citizens. Among those prostrat- ed are :-Miss Maggie White, Mrs. Whitesides and daughter, J. E. Mc - Dona, Miss Myrtle Hodgins, Miss liqthare, Mrs. C esney and others., 1 Geringeto the illness of MissWhi tes ides, her department in the public school was closed on llonday and Tuesday last. She has recover ed and resumed her dnties.-Mrs. George White is very ' ill and her recovery is doubtful. -The public library has been removed to Stoneman's jewelry store and the reading room closed. -Dr. Ferguson on Wednesday accompanied James Logon, of Hills Green, to the London hospital where Mr. Logan will under- go an operation for appendicitis, a trouble affecting many people of late. We trust the young man will endure the operation and return much hone - fitted in health. -O. A.IVIcDonell spent the past week visiting friends in Lon- don an Foreste-juo. D. Dick and I bride leave this week for their helm F in Clarksburg, accompanied by the good wishes of a host of friends. -E. Rennie intends including millinery with his other lines of business. -The Loudon road remains almost heves- sable.-Robt. Bell, jr., the enterpris- ing proprietor of the Henseli foundry, has just issued a large 30 page cata- logue showing the designs and giving the description of the various kinds of machinery manufactured in his estab- lishment. The catalogue is alike creditable to Mr. Bell and the Esreenn TIMES printing office. -A number of young folks attended the Harold Jarvis concert in Exeter on Wednes- day evening. -Miss Sheffer spent the past week visiting friends in Shipka and other places. -Under the new order of things boys are not allowed to stand about the street in groups. Constable Kydd is a vigilant officer and will do his duty—Miss Hunter, of Brussels, is the guest of the Misses Smallacombe.:-Hensall pays $2 per cord for gravel, delivered during the winter.-Hensall Council has imposed a dog tax. Watch the canines dis- appear.- The Hensall curlers visited Seaforth on Wednesday and defeated a team of that town.-Georgo. Walker, formerly employed at the depot ,here, but now station agent at 'Winano, speut the past week visiting friends in the village. -Harry Parker, of Wing - ham, visited friends in the village the past week. -While playing with her little brother the other day Ida Coulter had one of her arms broken. She had hold of his coat, and in swing- ing around she was thrown to the ground with the above result, ' Both doctors were out of the yillage, but rather than give the arm a chance to swell, Messrs. Chesney and Klausen acted as substitutes and reduced the fracture in professional style. -The reaper of death has been doing its work in Hensell the past few months. -W. Becker, of Zurich, who was sent to Goderieh to stand trial for forgery, was released on Saturday, no evidence being adduced to convict. --H. Semple, of Crediton, who was sent to Gode- rich jail for one month for stealing goods from H. Wing, ShiplIa, having finished his term, was released on Friday. He was in town oe Saturday. -T. C. Stoneman has been appointed librarian of the public: library. -One by one the pioneers are passing to the great beyond. On Friday last One the esteemed citizens of the village, in the person of Ames Simpson . passed to his eternal reward, after an illness of some months' duration. He was a' pioneer ' of Tuckersinith and retired from farming several years ago. Of an unassuming, (Inlet disposition he was respected by all :she' knew him and died with the full assurance that he had done his duty to God and man. He had attained 80 years, 5 months and until recently was in robust health. The funeral took place on Monday to MeTaggart's cemetery and was largely attended. -What might have been a serious fire was averted on Sunday in the nick of time. During Saturday night a burning stick was thrown from the stove in Mrs. George White's resi- lince, to the adjoizing yard. It hap- pened to drop near the verandah, which becoming ignited, was badly burned before being noticed. It was with difficulty that George White sub- dued the flames. -Mrs. J. E. Dignan, of Exeter, is visiting friends in and around Hensall.-The majority of people who formerly got their mail matter at Rodgerville, now receive it at, the Hensall office. This gives the officials here additional wprk.-The special sermons delivered by Rev. -.T. S. Henderson are being well attended, and much interest manifested - Walter Coxworth visited his brother near Crediton on Sunday last. -The ice crop this season is very poor and those who store it for summer's use are becoming anxious lest they be unable to get a supply. Kirkten. Bernee.---The literary society of this place gitere e concert at Russeldale on Tuesday evening of this week. -Ice harvest has commenced, but it is not of good quality. -Mr. Albert Smith and sister, of Millbank, are visiting friends in this neighborhood. -Miss C. Kirk, teacher! of Anderson school, has been on the sick list for a few days, her brother Hugh has taken her place until she gets better. -A very pleasant event occurred on Thursday last at the residence of the Rev. Dr. -Williams, of Listowel, when his daughter, Evlyn, was joined in marriage to John Stoneman, of Kirkton. They left on the evening train for Hamilton and other points for two weeks, and on their return will take up their abode in Kirktorn-A great deal of i interest has been taken n the letters that have appeared in the TIMES of the clerkship of Usborne.--Wm. Avery, who gut kicked with a horse has com- pletely recovered. ti•rand Bend. Beines.-The sleighing and the weather have been all that could be de- sired of late, and the logs keep coining in pretty fast, which means quite a harvest for those having timber. -Mr. Robt. Cooper, of the Military school, London, visited his friends here lately. -The ice fishing has not commenced here,, as the ice is not suitable yet. - The new season's prints came and the designs are fine; don't fail to call land see them at the Post -office store.- ' Mrs. Frances Allen is still very poorly, but we hope soon to hear of her re- coyery.-Miss Carrie Beaker is leaving Mrs. Brenner after about a year's ser- vice, and has proved herself an ex- cellent servant. Her place will be fill- ed by Miss Ida Gravell.-Sydney and Addison Bossenberry are laid up this week with a severe cold. -Mr. James Pollick left for his home in the west last week. -A fine range of shoes, and at prices to suit the times at the Post -office store, Cromarty. Bitrarn.-Jas. Laing is confined to his bed from an attack of 'pleurisy. - Miss Agnes McLachlan is visiting friends around Brrissels.-August Mc- Kaig has rented the blacksmith shop Chiselhurst for a term of years His many friends here wish him success. - F. K, Hamilton started on his rounds as assessor last week. -On Wednesday evening Chas. Gillard and. Mazy Towers, daughter of W. Towers (boundary), were made one in the presence of a few of their near re- latives. They go to Downie where Mr. GilIa.rd has secured a good farm. Both are favcrably known around here and all join in wishing them suc- cess in their new home. • • 13RIERS. -Remember the date of the anniversary of the Methodist church on Sunday and Monday, Feby 21st and 22nd. SABBATH SOHO L CO • people of Elini ville and vicinity turned out en -masse to welcome the Sabbath School workers OD Wednesday last. The church was packed during the three sessons, with an attentive audi- ence. The subjects were full of in- terest and were ably handled by the ministers and laymen of the district. Good collections were realized, of which $28 were handed over to the India fund. Hay. Bair..Fs.-Miss Maggie Chaprnan,of Caledonia, Miss Sarah J. Walker and Miss Annie McKelye3r, of Middleport, were guests at the wed- ding of Miss Carrie Chapman; also Messrs R. and G. Chapman, of Cale- donia.-Jno. Hawkins (entertained a number of his friends to a social evening on Friday last, The Davidson Bros., of Exeter, furnished the music. WEDDING BELLS.—On Wednesday evening last the Methodist church, in Hensall, was the scene of a very pretty and interesting event. We refer to the marriage of Mr. John D. Dick, lumber merchant, of the village of Clarkesburg, to Miss Carrie, fourth daughter of Wm. Chapman, Esq., of the township of Hay. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kerr at 6.30, and was witnessed. by a very large number, the spacious church, in- cluding the gallery, being filled. The bride looked charming, attired in a Dile green dress, trimmed with cream Ilace and chiffon, and wore a veil. The bridesmaid, was also attired in nile 1 green trimmed with cream lace. The I groom was supported by Mr. Wm. ' Chapman, brother of the bride, while the wedding march was played by Miss Annie McKelvey, of Middle - port cousin of the bride. At the close of the ceremony, the bridal partywere idriven to the residence of Mr. E. Ronnie, merchant of Hensel], and brother in law of the bride where a reception was held. After the young couple had been warmly congratulated by the relatives and guests, a move was made to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast was in waiting, and where it is needless to say, that joy, wit and humor reigned,and that ample justice was done to the good things so Usborne. bountifully provided. The remainder of the evening was very enjoyably spent with music, social games and conversation, and everything went merry as a marriage bell. The groom is well and favorably known here, having spent his earlier years in the township of Hay and Hensall. The bride wlio has always resided near Hensall, is a great fayorite with all, and will not only be greatly missed in social circles, but in the Methodist church, its societies and choir, in all of which she was a valued member. We heartily unite with the host of well wishers -of the newly married couple in wishing them long and continued happiness in their new home in Clarksburg. The wedding presents were numerous and valuable and testified to the esteem in which the bride was held. The many friends of Mr. G. W. Hol- man in this township andinthe village of Exeter performed a very graceful act on Thursday evening last when a large number of them assembled in the town ball at Elimyille and present- ed him with a gold watch and chain as a token of their esteem and ap- preciation of his service as clerk of the township during the past eleven years. Previous to thepresentation ceremony, about forty guests sat down to a sump- tuous oyster supper, prepared by mine host of the Elimville hotel. After do- ing ample justice to the bivalves all re- paired to the town hall, where a large number assembled. Reeve Delbridge was moved. to the chair, and in a few well chosen remarks explained the ob- ject of the gathering to be to do honor to Mr. Holman, who hadlately resign- ed his position as clerk and had taken up his residence in the town of Sea - forth. Mr. Wm. Miners, assessor, was then called upon to read the sub- joined address, while councillor Alfred. Hunkin made the presentation. Mr. Holman made a brief an dfeeling reply, thanking the donators in suitable terms for this magnificent token of their regard. A splendid programme of speeches and songs was then carried out, all responding to the call of the chairman promptly and ably. The whole affair was a splendid;success and. reflects much credit on the reeve and those who assisted him in .getting it up. After singing "He's a jolly good fellow" and. "Godt'save the Queen'' the meeting broke up with a general handshaking at nsidnight. The follow- ing is the address: - To Mr. G. W. Holman, Dear Sir. -We the reeve and citizens of the township of Usborne and village of Exeter, in view of your resigna- tion as clerk of the municipality, and your re- moval fromthe township beg to tender you our sincere wishes for your future prosperity and -happiness. We have ever found you as a clerk, efficient, painstakindand punctualtin the dis- charge of your duties and as a citizen, genial, obliging and ever ready to promote the best interests of the community, and we feel sorry at the loss of your 'personality. Your long ser- vice of eleven years as our Municipal Clerk and your residence of eighteen years amongst us has given us ample opportunity of judg- ing of your ability as an official and your char- acter and worth as a citizen, and we join heart- ily and sincerely in recommending you and yours to the favorable consideration of those find that confidence misplaced. As a slight much on account of its intransic value, but as a Ifs - borne anti village of Exeter,' and of the esteem among.' siho.nrilot :may be cast, g set- isted that those reposing. confidence in you, present you with this gold watch and chain and ask your acceptance of the same, not so in w you are held by them eitheain a private or public capacity, will not evidence of respeet and good wishes we beg te slight token of our regard for you. May you and your family long live to be reminded by it of your many friends in the township of Us - Signed, JOHN DELBRIDG10, Reeve of Usborne. Joseph Foster, 'aged 76 an old pioneers , of Arkona, passed quietly away on Saturday, 30th ult., after a brief illness. . On Tuesday a pretty wedding took place at the Mt. Oarniel church, when Mr. George O'Leary was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Catherine Doyle, of the 12th con., of McGillivray. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Fr. Trailer in the presence of a large number of friends and acquaintances. Theirmany friends wish them many years of wedded Experience proves the merit of Hood' e Sarsaparilla. It cures all forms of blood diseases, tones the sto- mach, builds up the nerves. sonowomprw Stock Irakirig • Sale. We will offer special bargains in all our Woollen Goods. Special Sale OF Woman's Underwear. We want to reduce stock be- fore entering up our Stock Book. J. R. 1Fross Zurich. -- Loa SALE :—A thererough bred Jersey calf. aline Hess, en„ Zurich, FARM SOLD.—Henry Lipphardt has sold his farm, lot 27, con. 12, Hay Township, of 70 acres, to R. Schwartz- entruber for the sum of $4,200. Mr. L will give possession at once, and move to Zurich, where he has purchased a residence. BRIEFS.--Jobn Gill,bailiff,of Exeter, was hi the village Monday, -W. Beck- er has returned. from Castle Dixon, Goderich, the charge of forgery against him not being sustained.-Con- tinyille is still booming, and public at- tention is directed thither, awaiting developments.-Herrnan Well haspur- chased a type waiter as has also our worthy clerk. -Fred Hess sr.,has turn- ed out more cutters this year than in any previous season. Centralia. Barns. -Wes Huston has sold his bay driver to Dr. O'Neil, of London, for a good figure. He also 'purchased a number of others at good plices.-- Wooi may be getting scarce in this section, but not to the ex-' tent that people are forced to steal it. One day recently Al. Bissett was engaged in hauling wood for H. E. Huston, of Exeter, from his (Huston's) bush near this village. During the night intervening some one stole a considerable quantity of good stove wood, which Mr. Bissett was to draw the next day. The suspicion rests up- on a, certain individual, who, if he does not reform, will be given a term in the Central Prison. There is other petty thieving carried on in the vicinity.- -Mrs. Howard who has been living with her granddaughter, Mrs. W. Down has removed to Exeter. -Rev, J. Greenway of Crystal City, Man- itoba, is visiting friends here. -A large number of this village attended the church opening at Crediton, on Sun- day last. -Rev. S. J. Allin, of Brussels, is announced to preach in the church here on Sunday next in the interest of Methodist missions. A large number will no doubt want to greet a former pastor. -At the Sunday morning ser- yice, Rev. W. H. Buttpresented the claims of the India famine Fund, and though he asked for $50, which was thought to be a large sum for this village, he succeeded with the aid of Mr. Delgaty's bible class." in securing the magnificent sum of $70. in the aid of the famine stricken sufferers. If surrounding towns and villages would only show like practical sympathy, timely relief would be given our fellow subjects in far off India. -Mr. and Mrs. Mullard,of Grand Bend, spent Tuesday at Thos. Handford's.-Miss Sheritt, Grand Bend, is visiting friends in this vicinity. -Miss Livens spent Sunday at her home in Seaforth. MY l'IBIGHBOB TOLD Mn About Hood's Sarsaparilla and ad- vised. me to try it -This is the kind of advertising which gives Hood's Sar- ea,parilIa, the largest sales in the world. Friend tells friend that Hood's Sarsap- arilla cures; that itgives strength, health, vitality and vigor, and whole neighborhoods use it as a family medi- cine Hood's Pills act easily and promptly on the liver and bowels. Cures sick headache. Great Sale. Having purchased the business of C. Zwicker, we will offer the stock at greatly reduced prices for --01111.1ftem.--"Cash araci P'rocluce Ontly Having decided to adopt the system of buying for cash and selling for cash or the equivalent, we can convince you by giving us a call, that our prices are s -cry much lower than any one doing business under the old system. The stock is large and well assorted, and in good order to make room for Spring Goods, we will dispose of the same regardless of cost. We will make a reduction of 25% off all .Ready-made clothing ; the stock is No. 1 and fully assorted with BOY'S YOUTH'S and MEN'S Suits, Also about 20 Freeze Illsters at less than cost price. FUR COATS,FUR CAPES, MEN'S BEAVER and PERSIAN CAPES, will be sacrificed to clear. LADIES' MANTLES, about 20, to clear, at from $1.00 to $5.00 each,fortner price $4.00 to $10.00, and this season's goods. DRESS GOODS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, COTTONADES TWEEDS, FACTORY COTTON, etc„ at very close prices. , Remnants of Tweeds, Dress Goods, Flannels, Prints, etc,, at less than half prices. Groceries, best Granulated Sugar, 23 pounds for $1.00 ; Yellow Sugar, 28 pounds for $1.00; best Green Rio Coffee, 7 pounds Joy $1.00; large size Yeast Cake 5 cents ; Globe 'Wash Boards, 12e cents ; 7 bars of Dingman's Electric Soap, for 25 cents ; 6 bars of „Comfort or Sweet' Hone Soap, for 25 cents •, Forest City Baking Powder le pound Sealers for 20 cents, and other lines at corresponding prices at the CHEAP CASH siroau, _cREDITON PRODUCE TAKEN AS CASE'.LI A CALL SOLICITED, C As. nvicke,