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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1897-3-11, Page 1t,:... TWENTY-FOURTH. YEAR No 30. tcr HURON . MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 11th, 1897. "oledl iA Aain. A good Pair of Shoes can be soled again, can he repaired, and quite a lot of extra wear can be got out of them in this way. There are kinds that can't be soled agam, thataronot worth repairing, and they do well to wear out their original sole. Those who buy the poor -kind are sold again sure. Brag never did sell goods, but when good, solid, strong, fashionable shoes bo'tfor cash direct fromthe makers, and retailed at rook bottom prices, we be- lieve the public generally should be informed of -the fact. Six Hundred' Dollars Worth of new spring Boots and Shoes have already passed into stock. Wehaven't space here to tell you about the many kinds and prices, but we ex- tend you a cordial invitation to come and see. terWe have also received a lot of Men's Women'sand Children's Sample Boots that we offer at exactly one- third off regular prices. It will pay you to invetigate. R. S. FORD & 0 W®ODHAM.. Whalen. Bxtxi:rs.-Mr, Albert :Unison cheese -1 maker, of Lakelet, is renewing • ac- cluaintances in the neighborhood, ac- companied by his wife and child. Ab. is as son of our worthy post -master. He reports the cheese business booming in the Listowel district.-- Several of our young men contemplate. going to the North West this spring. Mr, and Mrs. F, Morley attendedthe wedding of Mrs. Morley's sister on Wednesday. Allem Craig. Hui:nits-J. W. Leonard, of Toronto, general superintendent of the C. P:. R„ accompanied by his wife and son, passed thrtmgh AiIse Ceitig,nn Wednes- day, en route for California,.Orleans, thence • to L' os Angeles, hoping that the salubT'icros air of the Gulf of Mexico. also the mild breezes of the Pacific, slopes may prove benefi- cial -he Mrs. Leonard's ease. -At the last regular meeting of the quartetl}- official Board ;it theallethodist church, Ailsa Craig, the Rev. C. l',aarltrop, was cordially invited, by the unanimous vote of the board, to retnrn as snpkr- intendent of the circuit for the third year. • aairanton. 33>•.u.xxxrs.--The residence of Mr. Jaas:. Hobbs, Was the scene of a happy. gathering on Wednesday even log last, the occasion being the marriage of his youngest daughter Annie, to Mr, Wm. Betty, of the north boundary of London township. The Rev, Mr.• Harrison officiated, while Miss di— ae—rate, of London, and Mr. Jas. Ripley, of Point Edward,assisted thcbrideaand bridegroom respectively. After a suxnptuons repast and an evening spent in social enjoyment theesteemed young couple took their departure for their home amid the congratu- lations of their many friends. --Miss Lizzie Perry, of Manitoba, is visiting at Mr. Radclifie's .hayfield. Bxr>:a s. --The ice can the lake having been broken np by the soft weather and strong winds the fishermen had to take their nets ashore. Sonic nets were lost. -Miss Mabel Whiddon left, on 'Wednesday, for Walton, on a visit to the Rev. Mr. Forest's, formerly of this place. --The electric lights are now ' running in full- blast and giving good Crediton. Om3ITtz.1.RY. It now 'becomes our sad }er duty to chronicle the death of our highly esteemed friend, the late Win. Stevens, who died at his residence on March. lath. Mr. Stevens was a man loved and respected by all. He had won a large circle of friends by his genial disposition and manly character. Al - satisfaction. e hope they may Con- tinue so, as they are a great benefit on dark nights, -The little daughter of Rev. Graham still continues very low but we hope to hear of her recovery soon. -Messrs Wm, William left for Dakota fast week where they intend to epend the summer.-- Mr. William Gippert left for Marine City where he intends going to school. We wish him success in his studiese-Mr. G. IL Hewson, our popular druggist, is repairing the other half of his store for a grocery business. -Mr. W, R. Jewett was home last week for a day or two from the business colleen, Lon- don, and returned again. -Mie A. E. Thompson, principal in the public school was laid off last week through sickness, but is at his duties in school again. -Mrs. Herd, of Detroit, ie visit- ing friends in town. at present. -Miss Flora Weston, of Goderieb township, is at present learning the dressmaking with our popular dressmakeis the Misses Parke. --The Seraphatic Band of the S. Aevisited town on Thursday last and gave their concert in the hall in the evening. Their music was appreciated by all who heaed them. - The Rev. Mr, Edge, of Goclerich, is to give a lecture in the Methodist church here on the 18th inst., subject "Teke. back what you borrow". This will no doubt be an interesting lecture. We hope to see a good turn out. Silver collection at the door, - Mr. - George . Sterling and Wife, of Manitoba, having spent the most of the winter here visittng friends, returned home hist visiting at the Rev. Mr. Oaten be being a brother of Mrs. Oaten.-Mre Wm.Ferguson is at present jogging hie trotting beed mare Little Bess, netting her in shape foe the 'summer rarest THE PEOPLE ARE cONVINCIEE When they read the testimonials of mires by Hood's Sarsapitedfia,: They are written by honest men .andtwomen, and ere. plain, straightforwaS state- ments Of fact. The people haye confi- dence in HoOd's Sarsapaiell because they know it actuelly andpermanently cures, eVen When. ether niediednee - Hood's Pill's are the only pills to take With Hood's..Sansaparillin Eesy and yet efficient. An Essex farmer who shonld know saye: "Live hogs weighing Oom 140 podinds to 200 pounds, $4.25 er hun-' dyed, five weight, make t, e right weight; and the farmer wide get the price. Heavy hog days aregone." tore SPRING 189-1 NEW SPRING GOODS 1897 , bought them in the closest market, places viNGus in a position to give the publidgoods • at the closest possible priceS. We have now one of the finest Spring TOCKS in the Country oreTASTY, UP-TO-DATE GOODS to select from. IC WHILE THE I RGE gm Assortment Is A few Ladies' Jackets ; also Mens' and Boys' Over- coats to be sacrificed at COST. AND REMEMBER All Woollen Goods to be cleared regardless of cost Cash and Produce and one Price to All STORES AT cREDITON AND ZURICH. BRIRPS.-Mrs. J. II, Atnos has been ill with la grippe for the past two weeks and is now able to be around againt-Geo. Lee, jr., went to London , last Tuesday, where he intends taking I a six months' course in hook -keeping let the Forest City Business Dollege. Hay. SCHOOL REPORT. -The February re- port of S. S. No, 2, Hay, is as follows. The names are in order of merit :-V, W, Todd, Maud Russell, Flora Russell. Nellie Gould ; Sr. III, H. M. Gould, Jessie 1VIunn, R. E. O'Brien ; H. F, Johnston, Fred Corbett, Ethel M. Northcott ; Sr. II, Allie Dougall, J. E. Gould, Willie O'Brien ; spellers in the monthly spelling Johnston2 Willie Russell. The best matches were :-V, Maud. Russell ; IV, Milton Russell ; Sr. III, Jessie Munn ; Freeborn Johnston ; Sr. II, Edward Gould ; Jr. II, Cora Munn ; Pt, II, 'Willie Gould ; Pt. L Bettie Northcott. IV. II. JOHNSTON, Teacher. fire between 2 o'clock and dayligh Saturday Morning. The premises were unoccupied. Hensall roi owing are the market quo ions. Wheat 73to 73 Barley 20 to 25 Peas 38 to 40 Hay S7.50 to $8.00 Butter .12 to 12 Eggs . 11 to 12 Oloverseed $4.00 to St .3 Q. J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Convey- ancer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent, and Usurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal docu- ments carefully drawn at reasonable rates. Money to Toon on real estate at low rates of in- terest, Office at the Pcst-oftice,Ilensall, . in town which should be tied. Sinai children have been attacked on tie street -Trade is somewhat quiet in our village this week, owing to th recent tbaw and consequent bad roads,• -A large quantity of seiner timber is being delitrered this week a the station yard, for shipment in th near future. --Mrs. Whitesides was h Seaforth (her former home) this week -T. J. Berry and Robt. Bell, who hay been in the Old Coentry disposing each of a car load of horses, returned home on Monday. They met with very good inarkete, and report the trip across the ocean as being pretty rough, especially, the' bow e voyage. - James Horton and James Bell, who not having disposed of their horses as quickly ; they no donbt will soon fel low. -- Oar newly -organized fire brigade intend testiog the hand engine this week and will meet frequently for practise, as soon as the hose arrives and the weather is more favorable. - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright, who were away on a visit during the past week, have returned home, the former , from Detroit and Toledo, the latter from Gorrie.--Mrs. Gilchrist's farm was not sold by public auction on Sat- urday afternoon last, the bidding not being anything like up to the value of this tine property.- James Murray visited his son in Exeter last week• -Quite a nrimber of our villagers at- tended the Spring Assizes held in Goderich this week, some as jurymen, and others as witnesses in Mrs• Deltion's piano snit, which last mentioned c as e was postponed until fall owing to the alleged illness of one of the principals to the suit.- Our milliners who have been attending the openings at London and Toronto, have returned home, and are now preparing for their spring litnnie is this week fit - tin ethip newan cl:en ore convenient stair- way to his net/ millinery department above the store. -J. O. Klausen. our old established saddler, had the mis- fortune on Satnrday afternoon last to get one of his fingers very severelynnt jured. He was in the act of passing a snap tnrough the bit rings of a bridle on a restless horse, tied at the depot, when the animal jerkieg backwards on its tie strap, drew the snap through Mr. Clausen's linger, cutting it badly and tearing out a couple of cords. I will be sometime before he will be abh to uee his hanch-e3. Dodds and wife left this station on Moeday afternoon ber of their relatives and friends as sembled at the station to see them off and wish them a safe and pleas ant trip. - A contingent of the Salvation Army gave 21 concert in Coxworth's ball on Monday evening. The weather was not very favorable or the attendance large. -The "Glean- ers", working under the auspices of the Royal Teroplars of Temperance, haye succeeded. in re -organizing a local lodge here. -J. W. Ortwein is this week fitting up an attractive millinery room above his store. - David Kydd, who has been in the em- ploy of J. H. Hopkirk, blacksmith, left this week for Bru,sels, where he intends working at the same tride. He was a painstaking apprentice, and we wish b im the success he merits. --We were pleased to see John Patterson, of the London road, in the village this week, after his severe illness ; we hope he May eontinoe to insprove.-Kenneth arthine of Ailsa Crate, were in the village last week Visiting their brother; J. Macartintr.-W. McCloy is this week moeing into hie new home on King sh, west of the postof6.ce, and formerly occnpied as parsonage.--. Robt. Benthron is , also moving tate the house vacated by Mr. McCloy, Mrs: Swama intends moving into her owe dwelling as lately occupied, by Mr, BoUthron,-John Chapman, pf London, was in the village a few clays, ago, eombining business with pleasure. e -The Hem* flouring mills, under the able mariageMeet of the .Messrs. Cook, are enjoying such a good re- putation that quite a number, of farmers from ehe neighborhood of. Seaforth are eciming here with their risteee-Miss G. Morrison of London ortnerly of Herisall; is the guest <it the Misses Shirrayse-Mte Pplethan end wife, ef Wile Green, • visited friends in town on :Sunday.--,211-le South. HurOn Conservative ASsociation meets here on Tuesday; March ,23iel to select 'a eendidate for the Provincial elections. son at Godericb, -on Triesdny foe elect - ten: He is charged with raising two $2 Dominion notes, the one to .$5. end the other: $10, both. eif which he passed in storee ,}leneelh - With the froni Minnie Schaeffer, getting $C90 beek, and with the *le be botight a hat froM. Victoria Sim ill, getting $5 back. This oecurred on Cetober 7th last, encl he was arrest stiotelY after, budceseateecl front COnstable Sipple, but was lately repapt,nreil and sent up for trial. The changing of the bills was yarn cievevly. done, and eepectally in, Counting- them with (slake:. they Would.46iv to pass Unnoticed.. The .prisoner‘e be tried' 1?y. His .000000d ritimielaa.411.P*s4ay, eaoi Couxon.-The Council met pur- suant to adjournment, the Reeve , and all the members present. -The fol- lowing accounts were ordered to be paid :-F. W. Farnconibe, engineer Breen, auditing accounts of 1896, $12 ; Thos. H. Coursey, auditing accounts G. W. Hodgins, salary as collector -and stationary for Auditors, 170c ; W. E. & Stanley, account for spikes, 68c ; John McLaughlin, burying John Coulls indigent, $12. -The Auditor's report was reCeived and adopted, and 200 copies ordered to be printed for distribution. -By -Laws Nos. 5 and 6 were duly passed and ordered to be signed and sealed. -The Connell ad- journed to meet again on Monday • April 5th, at 10 a, ne W. D. STANLEY, Clerk. Stephen. Covxm. - All members present. Minutes of last meeting read and sign- ed, Resolved that the auditors repoet be accepted and that they receive $12, -On representations of C. Brinker, it was resolved that Reeve convene a meeting dt interested parties, near Greonwit3h under the Ditches and Watercourses Act and that Reeve and Mr. Shirritt attend the said -meeting on hehalf ot the council, and if necessery, request the engineer to examine locality and make an award. -Moved by J. Sherritt-S.Schweitzer, that Bylaw No. 3, of 1897, relating to Dashwoodschooi, having been read a third time, be finally passed, ond the Reeve and Clerk Ogle same, and that the seal be affixed. -After passing the following orders the Council adjourned to meet again the 1st Monday in April at which tithe Path Masters, etc., shall be appointed: e- T. Farrell, covering bridge $2 ; 3: Ross, rep. scraper 50c. : wood fin, hall $5 ; G. Glanville, cul. 4th auditors, $12 ; j. McCormick refunded dog tax, $1 ; H. Wing wood for hall, C. PROUTY, Clerk. SOROOL REPORT. -The following is a correct report of the standing. of the pupils in S. S. No. 3, Stephen, for the month of February, names in order of merit. V class, Fred Sanders, George Bagshaw ; Sr. IV class, Herman Bea- ver, George Sanders ; Jr. IV, Edwin Beaver, Samuel Jou., Ida jory, Clara Stanlake, Daniel Sanders, Luther Penhale ; Jr. III class, Mary Sanders, Clinton Sweet, Lorena Ford, Fred Dearing, Richard ; Sr. II class, Stella Penhale, Chas. Sanders, Harley Sanders, :Marshall Box ; Jr. - II class, Roy Parsons, Minnie Triebner, Frankie Triebner, Asa Pen - Pt. II class, Alonzo Ford, Vera San- ders, Clara Beaver, Viola Penlaale, Jennie Sanders, Laura Tory, Minnie Sanders, Hattie Willis, Sadie Willis, Willie Triebner, Nelson Sanders; Part I class, Herbie Bea -Ver, Eddie Willis, Edith Parsons. average attendance for the month was 85 ,R. N. Crcnuort, Teacher. BEIEFs-Mr. Jaines H. McRoberts shipped from this station on Friday 60 head of cattle to Paris, Ill. -McDonald McKinnon, G. T. R section man, has been seriously ill with inflammation of the longs for some days. He is slowly reeovermg. Mr John McKinnon worked for some days in his father's place but was taken sick on Saturday. -Miss Perty, Manitoba, is visiting in this vicinity et present -Miss Louise Shaw, teacher, Drayton, returned on Friday to attend the funeral of her nephew. -Freddie, the infant son of Dr, and Mrs. Shaw, of thie died at the home of his grandmother at Norwich on Wednesday. The body was interred at St. James Ceme- tery, Biddulpb, on Friday. -Two Socials were held last week under the auspices of the ladies of Holy Trinity Church. The proceeds amounted to about $35. -Miss Maggie Waugh, of Windsor, is visiting friends herer.- Miss Lee hes been attending tbe mill- inery openings in Toronto during the last two weeks. She returned on Saturday last. --Miss A ggie Fox, who has been ill for the last, two months, is now able to be aroundlag,ain.-Mr. Tehnenii, veterinary surgeon, has been sick for some days. -Mr. Matthew Deacon started for Manitoba on Tiles - day. -The dwelling house, barn and other onthuildings known as the old Andrew Keefe bomestead, one-half mile north of Elginideld, Biddut township, were toi.alt ,o Balm's. - Mr. John Brown has again returned to Mr. D. Parks after a few months visit among friends in Sinicoe Co. -Very many from the sur- rounding congregations took advant- age of the good roads and fine day. to come to Cromarty to hear the Rev. Principal Coven, of Knox College, Toronto. He preached two very tine sermons,lin. the morning from Psalms 20 'and 8, and in the eyening from John I4-10,to attentive hsteners. The collections amounted to over $40 which will be applied to church schemes. The tea on Monday evening was a grand success, nearly all the speakers 'were present, and th e Thames JOHN WillTE ( NS Publishers and Preprieter Bat -mos. -On Siinday morning Mrs. Selina Poulton, another of ourold resi- denters passed away to the great be- yond. 'She bad been a hreat sufferer &Mu rheumatism which had confined her to hee room for over 40 years. Be- ing of a cheerful disposition, with a strong cOnstitution, enabled her te bear through the pain and sufferings. She was only confined toher bed about one week: Her husband preceded : her about three years ago. Centralta w(1);iich isloargutaurigteee nitliNtSvac:gpooadr- Handford It Co., shipped a car load of Grip s ravages are extending.-Tbos. The proCeecls of tea amounted to over horses to Manitoba on Monday last.- ° $80 which. will be sent to the Indian They have paid out over $50,000 for Famine Fund -The remains of Miss horses within the past sixteen Months, Ella White, of Mitchell, wbo died in over 700 horses having pessed throtigh the Hospital at. Detroit was interred their stables. -Rev. O. C. Keine, 0 in the cemetery here on Thursday last, greached with (e-reat acceptance on Seinday last in the absence of Rees W. Untied Bend. H. Butt, who was preaching in the , Henson circuit in the interests of the ' .sleighing has all left Educational Society. --The "Gleaners " us, and winnow have. to face the mud for a while.=Caleb Kennedy,: Reeve of Bosanquet, was here on Monday iequitin as to the circumstances of David ennedyee-Mr. Metleen has left for his home in Wallateburg after spending the winter here buying elm logs. He succeeded in huyi ngt up- wards of a million feet -film la.grippe has made its appearance again and makes itself felt. -Ask to see the special lace shoes for ladies sold at the Post Office store. -Miss Tillie Brenner and Alma Bossenberry are away in Michigan. visiting friends. - Hamilton has finished buying logs for quite a lott-The egg market dropped very early this season, bein only ten cents now and what, may n expect them later on.-Tohn Deli an Isaac Green, of Port Frankst ever the Presbyterian church here, held meeting for the purpose of erectin an addition to the present building They have decided to build an additio of twelve feet to the end, which wil when finished, they think, accomodat all comfortablv.-Try one of the sprin suds being sold tit the Post Office srtigTt.. Fit and price guaranteed OBITUARY. -1\7—e have this week to chronicle the death of Henry Voeficen one of the oldest reeidents of this section at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 11 days. Mr. Voelker was born Jan. 22nd, 1814 in Sachsen, Hansen, Germany. In 1840 he. was married to his now sorrowing widow. In 1839 emigrated: to Canada, and settled near; Hamburg, Ontario, two years later about forty ninayeats agohe was happily converted and muted with the Evangelical chureb of which he re- mained a faithful member until his death. After living near Hanebtug a revival team of the Royal Tempi:tee, are advertised to hold meetings next week in Smith's hall, • io street Methodist Churches have de- cided to unite by majority of '96votes. The total vote was 240,77 against union and 173 for union. The matter will be submitt•ed to the District meet- ing in the Ontario etreet church in May, and if then ratided the Confer- ence Will no doubt veneer. If the union becomes law a married ordained g minister and stngle man on probation s will be secured for three yens, within g which time arrangements will he com- e pitied and a grand new church ex.ectcd. d -On Monday Messrs, John Miller and Roxy Walker, were trying their arm power at the Hotel Clarendon. The a weight NV41S a small "grip" full of shot, g weighing probably fifty pounds.. Each • !succeeded. hi holding the weight at n arni's length, but the second atteinnt 1 made by, Mr. Walker threw Ins e I.shoulder joint out of place. • In order g ' to re -place the injured member he bad t for about eleven years he moved to ' this part of the country, living near Znrich fox, nine years after which be moved to his farm a mile Arida quarter ' North of this village. His marriage - with Miss Anna Waif, which proved to be a happy one, was blessed with eight children, four of whom two son spirit world. Three, two sons and on daughter died in infancy in the father land, one daughter. the wife of Jacob Schluchter, died about sixteen years ago. His adopted daughter, Lizzie also preceded him about three years ago. Mr. Voelker was a man of robnst health and strong constitution, even in old age. About six months ago be fell and. received severeinjuries from which he never fully recovered. Since then he has been unable to Walk unassisted. A. week ago last Tuesday he began 'etc tee] unwell, and since then be could take no nourishment, and in spite of medical help and the most careful nursing he grew weaker and weaker until last Thursday even- ing when he fell peacefully asleep in Jesus. He retemed consciousness until the very last and only a few minutes before his death he said "It is getting light"- Mr. Voelker was consecrated to God. He delighted in doing good:to others. As long 'as he was able he was a regtilar attendant att all religious services. In his illness he was resigned to the will of God and his faith was fixed on Christ. He leaves a widow, to eons and two daughters to mourn his loss. He also leaves behind him twelve grand children and one great grand- ehild. The sorrowing family baye the heartfelt sympathy Of the community in their sad bereavement. His remains were inteered in the Goshen Line Cemetery on Sunday foeeeoon. with the la geippe.-Fred Knight, of Exeter, was in the village on Tuesday bold and Hy:- Weigand are visiting friends .in Berlin, Minim: and - Other placeseeWe are glad to see that Mies Minnie Finkbeineit Who has been laid hp With the gnippe, is able to be out .againe-eMeesrs. Dow & 'fennel* of Einter, *ere in the villege On Tnesday purchasing horses. -41d. A. England, Of the Goshen Line,' hes piirchased David Grigg's lienee end will Move to our village. -A euttiber Of you -6.g Men of this village intend going to Dal:eta this spring.-Adern Mentz, Of Tavie stock, is visiting friends 'in the. VB.-. - The Grand: Trunk authorities state that the ,excursion tO Manitoba and of all. former years, and 'keepaesed the expeciation4 of the tmenegement Over 250, peeple left Tortintp .4y three to be chlorofornied.-0. Consignee-, who has conducted a laundry business here foreome time and given excellent satisfaction, has disposed of his busi- ness to Mr. Robert Twitchell, who started up a short time since. -Mr. Geo. Hanley, we regret to learn, is Iseriously M. -Another jewelry store, it is saidt will be started in Clint on. - I Last 1Vednesday Mrs. Butt, Albert I street north, while fixing some win- dow blinds, fell from a chair andfract- ured several ribs. -We chronicle the death of au old resident in the pomp ofMr.Dawson; he carried on amenchant tailoring business in Wingham for a great number of years, . but the last tew years he was general agent for the Ontario Mutual Life Association for the counties of Huron and Bruce. -Last Thursday Rev. Mr. West, while proceedieg to see a member of his congregation who was ill, slipped and feil with inueli force on the sidewalk. When the Rev. gentleman wee dis- coved he was unconscious, and being quickly removed to the rectory it was seen that be had received a slight free- s ture on the back part of his head. -Mr. e !Thomas Anderson, 4th line, near Bel - e I grave, died on Tuesday morning.- - During the past week Rev. Stout has been very ill with la grippe and throat trot:dile and was unable to take , the several services last Sundays -A letter from Mr. Garrow to town Clerk Coats, dated March 4th, states that "the request has been complied with," and that "Mr. Ross is delighted -with the sensible choice of a $5,000 'library building and a $5,000 endowment." Plans should be procured at once. and the building: erected. -Major Varcoe, while attending a meeting of the 33rd Battalion was taken suddenly with a fainting spell, but was:. able to leave for home on the evening train. Fire was discevered m the Waterloo Street Methodist Church, Stratford, between 1 and 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, and before the flames subdued the interior of the building was destroyed. The roof is also badly damaged. Loss probably between $2,000 and $3,000 ; building insured for $6,000, contents $1,000. A -pleasant event took place at the rekdence of the bride's perents, in the township of Tuekersreith, Wednesdate 2eth ult., -when Miss Mary Itlabkille McGongile was united, in marriage to David Laidlaw, proSperous young farmer, also of that tewnehip. Stock Sale. We will offer special bargains all our Woollen 'Goods,. Special Sale We want rto reduce stock be.. enterineup our Stock J. IP. Ftoss The Salvation Army in London has raised $125 in aid of the India. famine fund. The demonstration in honor of Mr. Nicholas Wilson, for50 years a teacher in the schools, of London, was a note- • worthy eteiebration. It is not often that a man attains his jubilee in any line of continuous service these days, and eever before have the eitizens of London been able to do honor to one of themselves under sueh circum- stances. Mr. Wilson may well be proud of the. esteem in which he is held, not only by his own pnpils resi- dent in Loudon, but in all parts of the world, many of them occupying posi- tions of trust and responsibility. 111r. Wilson, by careful study and earnest work, has "kept up with the proces- sion," and has demonstrated that the man who wills it to keep young in methods, and in adaptation to the needs of the age, there is no "dead line" of 50, 60, or even 70 years of age. It is true that no such celebration has ever taken place in Canada, and the like may never occur again, But the - fact that a man who leas taught the young for 50 years is still teaching, and enjoys the confidence .and respect of pupils present and pnpiis past, as well as fellow -citizens generally, demonstrates that which we here emphasize. Latterly there has Wen - too great tendency on the part of the people to see everything in youth and young manhood, and to readily set aside the mature in years and ex - On Feb. 24 the usually quiet neigh- borhood of Lake Shore, Bosanquett was startled by the news of a dastard- ly assault at school section, No. 7. At 3 p. nn, lehen the little ones were let out, Nellie Burdick, an innocent little I girl about 8 years old, was hurrying along. Her mother had told her to get home quickly that day, so that was why she was alone -the other little pupils remaining for recess play. She had only about forty rods to go, but had gone only a. short dietance from the school house, when a young man chased her, She screamed', and climbed over the fence towards her home, but he jumped over, and caught her, and, displaying a dangerous -look- ing weapon, resembling a dirk -knife, told her not to scream, or he would stab her, Meanwhile, her ' mother, thinking it abont time Nellie was at home, looking .towards the school house. She saw no One, but heard the terrific shrieks of her daughter, and ran to her rescue, possibly .just in time to prevent a repetition of the well known Jessie Keith tragedy, When the -young man saw the girl's mother eoming, he made good his es- cape to the Indian reserve, and hired with Amos David for 25 cents per day, but told them to keep quiet about his being in the vicinity. Now, the Indians, who, by this time wore post- ed, were not inclined to harbor a• re- fugee from justice, and promptly sent word to Mr. Henry Whyte, who, with Mr. John Fuller, and Mr.Burdick, had traced him to the reserve. With ad-. mirable pluck and promptness Messrs. Burdick and Whyte went to the house of Amos David:early in the morning, and took the young fellow to Forest, and handed him over to tbeauthorites. Afterwards he escaped for an hour or two, but was recaptured, and was sent on to Sarnia to await trial. 1 Having purchased the business of C. Zwicker, we will offer the stock at greatly reduced prices for ---mizalimEr Cash and. Produce Only. , Havinte 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 very much lower than any one doing business under the old system. The stock is large and. nen assorted, and in good order to make room for Spring. Goods, we will dispose of the same re6eardless of cost, We will make a reduction of 25% off all Readynnacle clothing ; the stoc is No. 1 and fully assorted with BOY'S YOUTH'S and MEN'S Suits. Also abont '20 Freize Ulsters 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,former 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 Goci'ds, Flannels, Prints, etee tess half prices. Groceries, best Granulated Sugar, 23 pounds for $1.00 ; pounds for $1.00 ; best Green Rio Coffee, 7 pounds for $1.00, Cake 5 cents ; Globe Wash Boards, 12t cents ; 7 bars oA Soap, for 25 cents ; 6 bars of ',Comfort Ok Sweet Home, e Forest City Baking Powder poen& Sealers for 20 'matt corresponding pulses at the