Exeter Times, 1897-5-13, Page 1xrirr
TWENTY—FOURTH YEAR NO. 34.
HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE.
EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 13th, 1897.
BEL
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May
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.':
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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
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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
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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.,
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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. . •
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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
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Canadian Liberalism will never k
the extent of its indebtedness to 011.
Mowat.
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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.,