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Exeter Times, 1897-5-13, Page 1xrirr TWENTY—FOURTH YEAR NO. 34. HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 13th, 1897. BEL JOHN WHITE & SONS PahUshers and PAPectOril. May 111111111nery • Is here in abundance and. every few days our stock is replenished. with the latest styles in headgear. Our 'Threteran HATS were never dapater or more worthy of attention than they are this spring, nor were prices ever more reasonable. Our sales are :ahead of any previous season —this would. not be the case if goods and. prices werenotstrictlyijp-to-clate. Our Entire Establishment Is bright and attractive with Spring ,stpparel, Winding the newest and ,best in LADIES' CAPES, DRESS GOODS, LACES; ' KID, SILK AND TAFFATA GLOVES, PARASOLS, HOSIERY, SUMMER UNDERWEAR, ETC. All the Lowest possible R. S. FORD & CO., VIroodham. N. B.— This week we close our store at seven o'clock on Monday, Wednes- day and Friday evenings, until further notice. 1r• T • PLL-OSOPHY There are pills and pills—but Dr. Agnew's j.,iver Massa 20 eon ts avialefload in demand. The sale borders on the phenomena. Sluggish liver, constipation or irregular bowels are the precursors of many physical dis- orders. --- These little wonders remove the cause. They are entirely. vegetable. They act on the liver and bowels withistit disturb:lace to the system, diet or occupation. They never gripe. They act pleasantly. 40 in a vial for 20 cents. . A few days since Mrs. W. Smith, of the 14th con., Goderich township, burned her hand on the stove; blood poisoning set in and she has been suffering severely. We are sorry to bear of the illness of Mr. John Reid, Par line Stanley. Brantford AJLVANIZEID STEEL WIND - MI LLS For POwEla and PITISIPINCe with PATIeNT ROLLER and BALL BEA RINGS. Manufactured by GOOLD, SHAPLEY and MUM CO. Our ideal Wind Millet have made a great name throughout Can- ada, and are unsurpassed for quality or power. They are the only Wheels .with the patent Roller and Ball Bearings, and the only power mills ,absolutely safe, for they cannot run • away. Send. for illustrated. circular. Fifty mills 'erected in Exeter and -vicinity last year, all of which have given satisfaction. All these mills are astrected and set running by practical experts and we can fully guarantee them. • • =011R ARMTEE- Steel Power Wind Mills have come to stay •and the rapid increase of our trade is sore OV1- donee that Canadians are wide awake in their appreciation of their value. Some skeptics feu that a cutting -box or grinder cannot be ran with a wind mill ; but we positively guarantee our 12 -foot mill to drive any ordinary cutting - box, or our Post Grinder, in a twelve to fifteen Mile wind; and tho 11 -foot wheel gives nearly double the power of a 12 -foot, and will run our Maple Leaf Grinder to perfection. Exper- ience proves that there is sufficient geed wind to give power for all ordinary farm work. In adaitionito the above machines, the root, gai- ner, or any light machinery., can be driven; and, ,. by using a pumping attachernent, water can • ba;pumped as well. • THE CELEBRATED "Maple Leaf Grinder' 'Ten inch rever- sible plates, relief springs, ball bear- ing' plates, shake feed, grinds fine . .a,nd fast. Send for circular. For prices and terms, address, 0, R S LANGit For I-Irtron erth._ lifenpau H. J. D. COOKE, (Late with Garrow & groudfoot) Barrister Solicitor, Notary Public, Honsall, Ont. G. J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Convey" sneer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent, rgsaerglilylaraVnitugtj'lebi:l Money to loan on real estate at low rates of in - Wrest, Office at We Post•office, Hensel". BRIEPS.—Rev. W. Moir, of Bruce - field, preached the preparatory sermon in Carmel church on Friday, and the communion was dispensed on Sunday. Rev. J.S. Henderson goes to Winnipeg in Tune, in connection with the Ross case, which is appealed to the General Assembly—Messrs Geo. MeEwee, R.B. McLean, R. Douglas, and Inspectors Robb and Tom met at Hensall on May 1st, as a board of arbitration, to con- sider the dissolution or alteration of the village of Henson Union School Section. After hearingarguments for and, against dissolution, the Board ad- journed, to meet again at Hensel'. on ' May 7, when 4 settlement was ar- rived at. The part of No. 1 section, Tuakevernith, incorporated into the village was taken from No. 1, and put into union section, and that part which includes a number of lots in Hay township, which several farmers Wished to haye taken from the Hen - sail school, was allowed to remain; the rate, however, was re -adjusted, the farmers not being assessed as highly as the villagers. The cost of arbitrat- ion will be about $80.—Miss Petty and her friend,Miss Ramsayewere in Godes icb recently spending a few days visit- ing friends.—Miss Latimer, of Seaforth formerly an assistant teacher in the school here, spent part of last week with friends in Hensall.--.Y. S. Case has just plated in stock one of the finest assortment of dishes to be found in the county. --The village council are hay- ing a large tank sunk at the Com- mercial hotel corner, and are calling for tenders for two more of a similar kind. --Mrs. B. Hoggarth, while at- tending Carmel church on Sunday last, was taken suddenly ill and had to be borne hem by friends. We hope soon to hear of her recovery.—Mrs. (Rev.) Deihl, of Ailsa Craig, was in the village on Frtday evening visiting friends on her way home to Clinton.— M. Ellwood had the Misfortune last week to lose his pocket -book contain- ing a sum of money.—Miss Boulton, who has been visiting friends in To- ronto the past few mouths has return- ed to Hensall.—J. W. Ortwein has erected a very handsome fences around his premises.—Why not or- ganize a bicycle club here ? There are a large number of riders, many. of whom. would be pleased to join. —The severe thunderstorm Sunday evening caught'aevertd of our bicyclists away from home, who were forced to resort to four -wheeled vehicles.—Oue band discoursed a. number of lively airs on Saturday evening , last, much to the delight of the throngs on the street. —G. O. Petty is excavating for the foundation of his new block, as are also Messrs. Foss and Miller.—James Coxworth is having the interior of his hall very much improved, and is erect- ing a gallery at the rear of the same, which will seat upwards of one hun- dred persons.—Miss Jane Ross, who has been visiting friends around Bruce - field, has returned. home.—Jas. Bon- thron and Corn. Cook, rode to Gode- rich Sunday ,on their wheels. They were caught in the rain and received. a good drenching, --A Murdock & Co. have purchased the building recently used by Wm. Elder as Implement warerooms, and intend fitting the same for a boot and shoe store, with dwelling above. When refitted they will have a nice store.—The building boom is in full swing, and on all sides new buildings are being erected.—Mrs. Cluff, of Tfickersmith, was here on Sunday, visiting her father, Mr. Whitesides.—Dr. Thomson and wife, of Goderich, visited friends in the vil- lage one day last week.—The young men are agitating the formation of a base ball club. There are many first class players in the many friends of Mr. David Clarke, who has been confined to his room for a number of months through severe illness, will be pleased to learn that he is recovering nicely and was able to visit Win. Whit esides on Monday, who also has been conned to his house for some time through illness. — Lawyer Cook attended Division Court at Staffa on Monday. --Mrs. Wm. Moir and daughter, Jessie, are visit- ing friends in Toronto this week.— Thos. Case and Thos Coleman, pork packers, of Seaforth, were in town Saturday and purchased one .hundred and fifty hams from G. 0, Petty.—A large number of our villagers attend- ed the funeral of the late -Henry Eyre, of the township of Tuckersmith, and for a number of years previously a resident of Hensall. Deceased was born in Elizabethtown, county of Leeds in the year 1E2.1 Mr. Eyre was well and favorably known in this section of country,having always i taken an active part n church matters, and for the past fifty years having held various offices in the Methodist church., In politics he was a conser- vative ancaal ways took a lively interest in the affairs of the country.. He leaves a wife and large family of sons and daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. He was a man of more than ordinary and was highly respected by a large circle of Mende. The fun- eral service was held in the Methodist church at Ohiselhurst and Was con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Wad- dell,. assisted by Revs. 'Kerr and Caine, of Herisall. ' The remains were con- veyed to MoTaggart's cemetery on Monday, and were followed to their last resting place, by a large concourse of friends. -Deceased. had. ill for • number of years 0 aareepiug paralysis, the symptonfafiret „being felt in the tips of the fitigers,andfor a thete:he had beendeprived of the power of speech, which Made his affliction a. very try - 40 one both to himself and 'family, .ae.femily have thesympathy of the aututliyart t 611, bereaveMent.—. D. t ' 4 ,y• from the Old Country, for six carloads of oatmeal, this is the largest order re- ceived at one time by this mill, and would indicate the increasing popular- ity abroad. of this meal.—Messrs. D. Wilson and W. Caldwill, were in Sea - forth on Monday, on business.—Revs Waddell will preach in James el. chureh, Exeter, on Sunday next.— There are several weddings on the tapis.—Dr. Shaw and. a number of other Masonic brethren, of Clinton, called on friends in town Monday evening on their way to Exeter where the doctor as District Deputy, offi- cially visited the lodge in that town.— The Council are taking steps to stop ball playing on Main st. The boys forget that we have taken a step in advance, and are no longer agricul- turists.—Twelve new members united with Carmel church at the sacrament servieesjaseaSanday,and were suitably addressed by the pastor. There were some three hundred and. ten members present, the largest attendance at communion in the history of the con- gregation. The collection was in aid of the French Evangelization scheme, and amounted, to $10. Ft:RUC LIBRARY. — The annual meeting was held on Monday evening, when the following officers were elect- ed. :—R. Mcalordie, IV. H. Reynolds, j. C. Storiemen, C. Kla.usen, Rev. Kerr, Dr. MacDiarmid, Alex. McPher- son, Win, McKay, W. Buchanan. There are 100 members, and 1,014 books on the shelves. Varna. i.irand Bend. Bmars.—Thebeautifulrain of Sun- day evening has given new life to vegetation, and the growth will be rapid now if the weather continues, warm.—The brickwork WAS completed on the Presbyterian church on Tuesday and the carpenters are on now and pushing it along as rapidly as possible. —John Spackman has moved here for the season and will be 'better able to look titer his interests now.—The catch of fish has not been very heavy yet owing to the muddy water. -- The Presbyterian congregation held their services in thela, 0. T. M. hall on Sunday and will sol continne holding ( services until their church is complet- ed'—Arbor Day has passed with the I usual cleaning up. The school ground has a neat appearance eow and,if the 1 ' trastees had only laid out a, few dollars in the planting of several more trees it would have added still te its appear - Sance.—The tug is expected here this week to take away a raft' of logs, ,There will be a lot of rafting here this 1 season.—The stock is now being taken to the ranch, and large &eves pass here frequently.—The home of Jno. Tetreau has been made happy by the appearance of a baby boy. Mother and babe are doing well. --'S% are jr., is tryinS several of the seed peas grown in the north; the change no doubt will improve them. Dit,tvi,—On Monday last,Mr. James Armstrong, of the Bronson line, Stanley, passed peacefully away after a. lingering illness, at the age of 77 years. He has been a resident of the township for upwards of 50 years, and was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. His remains were interred in the Hayfield cemetery on Wednesday last, and a, large num- ber of people attended the funeral, to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. A widow and twelve children, five boys and seven girls, survive. Bayfield. • Nre.w TeAcliErt.—Mr. 0. W. Holman of Usborne,has been engaged as princi- pal of Hayfield school in place of A. E. Thompson, resigned, who will study for the ministry. Mr. Holman is too well known and too good a principal to require a. recommend at our hands. TrxE QICTEENS,—This model hotel has again opened and ,is now ready for summer tourists, Mr. Pollock, the genial proprietor, has asked. for figures on extensive additions and will have one of the best and most convenient hostelries in Western Ontario. Orettiton.': -- BRIEFS—Mr. and. Mrs. H. Yager, of Berlin, are visiting at- her mother's, Mrs. Henry Motttz...The brick yards are in full, operation, with large staff of workmen.—The base ball team are making rapid progress.—Business is quiet hi the village owing to the far- mers being busy. — Messrs. John Spackman and Fred Gillespie,of Exeter were in the village Saturday evening, much to the envy of some of the Credite-a youths. — John Zuefle, of Hensall, was in town this week visit- ing his parents.—Mr. McConnell, of Myth, visited. his sister here on Tiles- day.—Mr. S. Brown and family visited friends in Zurich on Sundaylast.— John LaWSOR'S horse ran away on Friday last, end threw the 'occupants into the ditch. No injury was done.— Jacob Pinkbeinen Sr. is very ill.—H. Wing, of Shipka, visited friends in Hamburg on Saturday. —S. Brown purposes buyinganother driving horse. —The sports are fitting themselves for the 24th of May gaines.—Mrs. M. Ginter, one day last week, presented her husband with a bouncing baby bey, as did also the wife of Mr. Beaver. —Gas lights were exhibited in Zwicker's store on Monday and Tues- day evenings. Quite an interest was taken in the new light. ese,... . A CARD.—I am introducing into this locality a new medicine, known as "Our Native Herbs" manufactured by the Alonzo Bliss 0o., Montreal. Each $1.00 box contains 200 days treat- ment and registered guarantee that the money will be refundedif the medi- cine does not give satisfaction in treat- ing the disease for which it is recom- mended. - A. R. SHEA, Blake, Huron Co., Out. Granton. BRIEFB.—Mr. and Mrs. Jas. German are visiting friends . in St. Marys. -- An order has gone forth from the G. T. R. menage's -Lent dispensing with the services of a large number of the night telegraph operators, in con- sequencethe closing of . a number of their night offices. Among the number Mr. 'Thos. Goulding, of our night office here, is retired, and Ma Shipley the agent, will have to assume the entire management —Large quan- tities of pressed hay are being shipped from here this week by W. Baynes.— Over one -ninth of our entire population have attained. the average age of over 70, one -twelfth the age of 77, and one - thirty -sixth the average age of 83, and thanks to the healtlifalness of our metropolis'and our physical capabi Ries, all are able to enjoy three square meals a day, 'and consequently the require- ment of the services of the undertaker are indefinitely postponed. Who Call beat this ?—Rev. Mr. Brownlee is now settled in our midst. He will find, his labors less arcluons,this being the central point in his parish.— Rev. Mr. 'Harrison will officiate at the Presbyterian Church services next - Sunday in the absence of. Rev'. Mr. Smith, who is desirous of being in at - .0 the veto vices of - Additional Locals Mr. and Mrs. Amos Poplestone, of Detroit se ere here to attend. theafuneral of their father, the late John Poade- stone, which took place on Tuesday at 2 o'clock. While two young lads were scuffling on Main street Saturday evening, one of them fell through a window in Bagshaw's bakery. It cost them up- wards of $4 to replace the glass. Messrs: T. B. Carling and 1. W. Hawkshaw, exchanged horses one day last week. T, B. boasts of having the fastest trotting horse in town, while Wes. can lay claim to having the fastest runner. Mr. Badder, of Wallaceburg, was in town on Tuesday, negotiating for the establishment of a canning fat -tory here. Splendid inducements were held. out to him. but as yet be has not de- cided what he will do. Conductor Snider, the Grand Tritnk evangelist, who has lived in Toronto The London Conference of the Meth- odist church will hold its next session in the Dundas St, Centre Methodist church, London, commencing Thurs- day, J tine 3, at 0 a, Ira. The meeting of the Quarterly Board of Varna Methodist church was held in the church on Monday last. Rev. Mr. Burton, the popular pastor, was invited back for another year. On Monday last Mr. James Arm- strong, of the Bronson line, Stanley, passed peacefully away at the ripe old age of 77 years, after a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the township for upwards of 50 years. As the strength of a building depends upon the solidity of its foundation, so health depends upon the condition of the blood. To expel impurities and, cause the yital fluid to become vigor-' ous and lifeegivings Ayer's Sarsaparilla, is the most powerful and effeetive medicine in use, On Wednesday last Mrs. Nevin, of Brucefield, had an attack of paralysis, which rendered her insensible for a the past Ave years, entered upon his time; she has since partially recov- new . sphere Thursday. His run has ered. Her daughters, Mrs. Lyon, of been from Toronto to Stratford, but Stanley, and Mrs. Meakins, ot Exeter, hereafter it will be from London to. are with her at present, doing all that Sarnia. ' Mr. Snider will shortly Ire- kind hands can do to relieve the sick move his family to London. The one, chanae is 4 promotion for the popular 1 Nobody ie insane enoege to propose A McDonald returned home from legislative interference With the use of the .61d country last week, whither he bicycies on Sundays, and if there were bad gone recently with a. consignment such two*, they would have just as jof horses, He reports markets fair much chance of securing legislation conActor, and aa haviug good luck en route., • 13mms.—What's wrong with the Mr. Williatua. of Hull, Yorkshire accompanied him as far as Exeter, and n -ill locate here on a farm if he can suit himself. Ehniville correspondent e They all say he's busy, and While he toils on,. will take up the pea and retain the good name of Elitustille.—Wm. Robin - The annual meeting of each Par- son, who has been very ill, is again mers Institute will be held on Tues. able to be out. His many friends hope he will soon regain his wontedhealth elasrtl,5, 1807, Farmers' importance e- and strength. He has been indisposlutes are - ed for the past four months,—The on account of the practical knowledge IenluersNse.resreofretthuerntitulagrkehsobiunieg from nyr aca Linlies' Aid in connection with the gleaned by all who take part in the Methodist church intend holding a tusell'alleus. The allfmal meeting of short ride, Fred. P. Hartman, eldest btielaSoodnitah 1 -menu will likely son of C. W. Hartman, banker, met against the use of boots anal shoes on Sunday. They make one feel as though life was worth living. Take one of Car- ter's Little Liver PiRs after eating ; it will relieve dyepepsia, aid. digestion, give tone and vigor to the system. On Friday evening last, while a few Jubilee social on May 23rd and 21th. with an accident by running into a vehicle, which resulted in his death. Rev. John Russell, of Siloam (arcane a former pastor here, will preach on Sunday at 10 a. tn. and 0 p. in. Collec- tion at each service. On Monday evening a, social will be given, when addresses will be given by Rev. Russell and, Mrs. (Rev.) Fletcher of the Thames Road "on her trip to the Old Country" A musical program will also be given, Admission 10 and 15 cents. The Ladies' Aid have done good work for the church during the past three years and should be encour- aged in their enterprise.—The parson- age grounds are undergoing repairs and. a new drain being put in. —A large number of fat cattle are being pur- chased from farmers in this section, at good prices, and the farmers think they have not been feeding to no pur- pose during the Winter.,—,The new creamery building at Winchelsea is almost completed. Butter making for the season will be commenced next week, under the management of the Mrs. Lewellyn, of Moorsville, died on. Monday aged 87 years, at the re- sidence of her son, Mr. Wm. Dauncey, Biddulph. Mrs. Lewellyn's maiden name was Sweet, of Somersetshire, England, coming to this country. with her husband Mr. John Dauncey, in the early pioneer days. Her remains were interred in the Exeter cemetery yesterday. As the County Court will meet on the 8th of June, and require all the room in the Court House, usually occupied by the County Councillors, which adjourned last January to meet at the same time, Warden Coxsuggests that the County Council meet on the 31st of May, and remain in session for the balance of that week, and it Is likely that this will be done, as all the Councillors are in favor of such. The Dasbwood-Exeter mail service is going to be cancelled and Exeter popular butter maker, Mr. J. Bell.— mail for Dashwooa sent via Parkhe I, Several weddings are On the topic, clad vice versa. The Hay mail will be car - which would. indicate that times are teed from Exeter station, and Sarepta. served from Dashwood. While. this not as stringent as one would iniagiue. —Robert Skinner, a popular - young new system will greatly inconvenience farmer near Elmenlle, was married on Wednesday of this week to Miss Nellie, daughter of Wm Hodgson, of Bid- dulph. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. jewitt at the parental home in the :presence of about 75 guests. James Hodgson and. Miss Etta Brimacombe took a prominent:part in the ceremony. We join a host of friends in extending congratulations, and welcome • Mrs. Skinner to our locality. -Revs. Jewitt and Ashton are attendingdistrict meeting in Parehill this wee Clinton. BRIEFS.—A part of a new sett of harness owned by Wm. Moffat was stolen lase Wedneclay. Sonic time ago a, whole new sett, was stolen from Lack Kennedy. Au effort should be made to locate the thieves and incarcerate them. Rev-. W. j. Ford, of the Ont- ario street Methodist church, has re- ceived a cordial and. unanimous in- vitation from the Official Board of the Centennial church, London, to be their pastor for the coining year.—A. quiet wedding took place in Clinton last Wednesday, Mr. R. A. Bell, of Goderich and Miss Florence Cantling being the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Bell will take up their resid- ence here.—Messrs. Wm. Murphy and Thos. Archer were caned to Clande- boye, where they attended the funeral of their relative Thos. Reagens. There were oyer 100 rigs in attendance.— Quite a number of townspeoplewere in attendance at the wed.dine, of Miss Baker in Goderich townshipN'Vednes- clay.—Last Friday Mayor Hobbes met with what might have been a serious accident at the Nile. A Dungannon tailor made the necessary repairs,— Last Saturday Mrs. S. Wilson under- went a serious surgical operation, the trouble being. a very serious abscess. Her Many friends will be delighted to learn that the lady is doing well and. there is good prospects for recovery.— Mes. Ben. Cole, who recently under- went a serious operation in the Detroit hospital is, improving nicely and re- ports are favorable.—Messrs. Thos. and Chas. McConnell on Monday received the sad in elligence of the death of their mother-in-law, 1VIrs. McDonald, of Stratford; they left oh Tuesday for ' Stratford accompanied by Mrs. 0., McConnell:—Mrs. j, W. Riter and children cif the' Soo are in town visiting relatives. The lady reports liking the Soo very much.—Last Monday • 'even- ing Dr. J. W. Shaw, D. D. G. M. accompanied from here by Dr. Brae W. D. Fair, Andrew Porter, A. Holloway„ B. Hoover, E. M. Lean and Jacob Taylor, paid an f - ficial visit to Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 188, Exe' s The party report a most profitable and. pleasant time. At a meeting of the official board of Kippen Circuit, held on May 4th, their, pastor, Rev. , W. J. Waddell c uuctls unanimously invited - mit °'*4*446R,I.,.,,a0,,a, the business men and others of Exeter, the cost of the service will be slightly lessened. owing to the short routes necessary to supply Hay and Sareptit post offices. Clinton Council • have granted the band of that town $50. Conservative convention at Smith's Hill next Wednesday. G. P. Robins, of Wingham, has disposed of his laundry business to J. S. Weir. • Dr. Yemase'Stratford, has been coms 'flitted for trial at the fall assizes charged with the murder of Mrs. Isa- bella. The Hough Collegiate cup of the IV. F. A. was played for at Seaforth Friday by team e from the Galt and, Seaforth Collegiate Institutes, the match resulting in favor of Seaforth by 7 goals to 2. On Wednesday hist the spirit of Mrs. Peter Cameron, of Stanley, passed quietly away after a lingering illness of over a year, that fell disease, con- sumptton, being the cause. She had reached the ea.e of 43 years. Asad home is that of Geo. *Jackson, town line, Euehemia. On Monday one of his little daughtex s died, and on Tuesday another died both having diphtheria croup. One was 8 and. the other 11 years old. The death of Mr. Thos. Hodgins, aged. 5", occurred on Saturday at his residence, London, after a brief illness. Deceased was a well-known resident of Middlesex county, haying resided neer Denfield until about six weeks ago when be removed_ to London with his family. Mrs. Sarah Steele, mother of R. T. Steele, of Lucas, Steele & Hamilton, was found. dead in her bed Saturday morning She was in per- • feet health Friday; *ants when she re- tired that evening. Heart disease Was the supposed cause. She .was 77 years Of age and leaves a daughter and four Craig; whose boat. and .shoe store in St. Marys was burglarized about a year ago, was somewhat sure prised' and. very .much delighted the ether day to receive an anonymous letter containing $25. purport- ing to be payment in .fulls for goods taken from his Store. The letter was dated from Stratford. . • • MIREBT BC?0T. We Nave A Recoril For Low Prices. New. Prints in all he latest Designs. Special Sale of Ready-made Clothinv Afti--Below Cost J. P. Ross Richard Jewel, of Colborne, has pur- chased the Hodge property on the .5th and 0th eon. Goderieh township. • The Senators purpose to make the 24th of May a perpetual holiday. Sure- ly there are enough si ;17. holidays now. Godorich huts been gaievouely,'afflicas edduringithe spring with serious cases of measles, la grippe, anti e love fever of the typhoid. type, On Priday, Hugh Metisatten, of Goderich, died at his heme or the cor- ner of Bayfield and Beittania roads, after long illnese, if the higher duty on wines leads to the consumption of a little more water and a little less liquor. hardly any one but the consumer will find fault. That tired, languid feeling and dull headache is very disagreeable. Take two of Carter's: Little Liver Pills before retiring, and you will find relief. They never fail to do good. The passenger committee of the Trunk Line Association has decided to accept bicycles as personal baggage between states, except between Can- ada and the United States. Between these points the bikes will have to be checked, and paid for as regular bag- gage. Ayers Pills are recommended by leading physicians and druggists, as 1 the most prompt and efficient remedy T for biliousness, nausea, costiveness, indigestion, sluggishness of the liver, • jaundice, and sick headache; also, to relieve eolds,feyers, neuralgia, rheum- atism. About 0 o'clock Monday night fire broke out in an unoccupied barn just back of Campbell's brick block, Luck.now. It was owned by j. Carter. Through the exertions of theivolunteer fire company and, the splendid system of water -works part of the building was saved. An adjoining building was als0 saved. Loss covered by in- surance. Cause unknown - THE PEOPLE ARE CONVINCED. When they read the testimony of cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla. They are:written byhonest men and women, and are plain, straightforward state- ments of fact. The people have con fidence. in Hood's Sarsaparilla becau they know itactually andpermanen fcze.s, even when other medici -- Hood's Pills are the only pil take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. and. yet efficient. ERYSIPELAS t*VVED. GENTLEMEti,-1/1 the spring of 1893 was taken with erysipelas in the face, whi left ine in a very bad state of health. but axing taken one bottle of Burdock .Blood 131 tors I can truly say that it cured me. You re at liberty to refer anyone to me for furthe par- ticulars as regards this wonderfulmediei e. JA.S. S. CROMER. South Farmington, Annapolis, N • Canadian Liberalism will never k the extent of its indebtedness to 011. Mowat. .3011101.11.1••••••MIII.O. S. iv aim CT The many friende f Mr. NV. Bailie, President of the West Huron Farmerslinstitute, will be glad to learn that he is recovering his wonted health. Thirty-one years ag. Fingal Presby- terian church was withent a pastor, and the choice lay between two men. .--Rev. A. McLean and. Rev. 11, Suth- erland, the latter being chosen. The former was about the same time chosen pastor of Blyth Presbyterian church, and a peculiar co -incident is that both men have remained in their charges ever since. Mrs. Grey, an old lady. of HilTirt, was in Mitchell on Saturday with her son, and alter she had lacers -ea goods for her produce they started for home. They had a span of olte and when just outside of the corporation the colts became frightened, and ran away. The tongue coming out of the neckyoke and faille. to the ground - only made the horses all the more un- manageable, and in a short time the occupants were thrown to the earth. Mrs. Grey was picked up and carried into Mr. Baker's house, and medical aid was immediately eummoned, but all of no avail for her, and she passed away within three hours after the ac- cident took place. The .son and two grandchildren escaped with slight in- juries. VICTORY FOB. EAST SIMC013. Or ONE THING MR. W. H. BENNETT, THE 4.10NSERVATIVE STANDARD Bn,Rhis SEITRFFMTE REEADST C.El'AITSASRURRHE.A.T. TROUBLE AND FOUND SPEEDY AN FIXED RELIEF IN DR. GNEW's CATARRHAL PowDET. In the coming by-election it will not be settled until the votes are counted, whether Mr. W. H. Bennett, who has represented the con- stituency with ability for years, will again be the successful candidate. One thing Mr. Bennett is perfectly certain of, whatever turn the election may take : 'When attend- . ing to his ditties in Ottawa, two ses- sions ago he was taken down with catarrhal trouble in the head. He used Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder and. over his own signature says that it worked like a charm, and quickly removed the trouble and made him fitted for his parliamentary duties. Sold by C. LUTZ. tales ezeire--esIgia- Judicious close buyers 1 CHEAP CASH STORE. Having secured some very special lines this month, bought . for cash, we can offer them at close prices. LACE OURT.A.INS.—We give you excellent value 3 and 31, yards long. taped at 50e, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, 1.754and $2.00 per pair beautiful petterne. . WALL PAPER.—We have the latest designs from 3c. per roll up. It will pay you to examine our stock before buying. CARPETS, TAPESTRY.—All wool Union and Hemp, ranging unmet . from Mc to $1.00 , PRINTS AND WASH GOODS.—We have it beautiful range Of dress prints in stylish French and American makes from 5c pee yard ap. BLOUSE WAISTS.—We have the very httest styles in Blouse Waists,. et splendid I t t cheap R.EADY MADE CLOTHING —lust to hand :Mother lot the kind, that gives satisfaction at right ptices. Tweed. pants at 00e $1.35; $1.50 and 5 2.00 ORDERED CLOTHING.—Right here Is where yeti find- the latest in Tweeds Worsteds eta Tweed Stilts to order feom 58.50 up. Miele Worsted s from $13.00 to 518.00 for best quality. rin find that their dollar goes further at the al IN ERUPTIONS CURED FOR - CENTS —:RELIEF IN A DAY. Eczema, totter, salt rheum, barber's tch—all itching and burning skin dis- etses vanish where Dr. Agnew's Oint- nent is used. it relieves in a day and tires quickly. No case of piles which is application will not comfort in a few minutes. If you have used hitch prieed ointments without benefit, Dr. Agnew's Ointineut at 35 c t and be cured. by C. LUT7 oanle-y -4.—.Crocery Stock est Quality est Granulated Sugar 23 lbs for $1.00 Rolled Oats 12 lbs for - .2.5 " Yellow " 28 las " 1.00 CornMeal 12 " " - - - —25 Green Coffee 4 lbs 1.00 Maple Leaf Electric 6 bars for - .10 i Canned Corn Scans " ,25 Sweet Home Seep 6 bare for - .2.5 Tomatoes and, Peas 4 lbs " .25 Comfort - - - - 6 bees for - ,2,5 Good Japan Tea 5 " " no° B. POWde,r,FOrest City 1.1 lb sealers .20 Just receiyed a shipment of D. M Ferry & Co., reliable fie 1t1 soedP. ... ..TCTRNITS, MANGEL, CARROTS iteo..... , . Produce taken as cash and for which we pey the Hiesacet 'prices. arA CALL SOLICITED.,