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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1897-12-2, Page 1TWENTY --FIFTH YEAR NO 15. alliliM11411:4111116% .111111•••••• H URON & MIDDL ESEX GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING DECEMBER, 2nd, 1897. . Su FORD & CO., WOODHAM Great Dissolution Sale In January ISg8 the partnership which has existed here for the past five years will :be dissolved. The business will still be carried� on but under a different management. So, in order to square upthe partnership and payoff the retiring partner we have decided i p p g p av d tided to turn our present stock into cash or reduce it to a minimum by the first day of January. ,iii order to accomplish this we will commence on MONDAY DECEMBER 6TH •• TO •• Actually Slaughter Gooas We nut the prices down to such a low figure that you cannot afford to trade anywehere .else. We push the knife in deepest where stocks are heaviest -consequently the following stooks receive the biggest cuts. .Men's and Bog's Cloning. .Men's best Freize Ulsters and Beaver Cloth Overcoats .in newest shades, regular price $11.00 now..... ...... 'Men's best Freize Ulsters and Beaver Overcoats, regular $8.50 for..., , .... , 0.50 Meds and Boys heavy Freize Ousters, regular $6.00 for4.50 Men's Tweed Suits in S. & D B., newest patterns, regular $0.00 for . .... "Men's $7.50 Tweed Suits S B only, now aBoy's best Tweed Suits in S. & D. B., newest styles, re- trlar 0.50 for 8.75 6.90 5,75 4.75 1.95 1.15 :Boy's : -setae,tn r suits regular price $2.50 now .Men's heavy rill. wool, Tweed Pants, regular $1.50 iiow ,Mllueresan All our. trimmed Bats we will clear at a great sacrificer -early buyers will certainly have a snap.. English Walking Hats and Sailojs we start at 25 cents each. We cleat the whole stock of all our new Hats regardless of cost. Dross Goods & Mantle Glottis Fine Beaver Cloth, in green All our best $8.00 dress lengths for 6.00 All one best dress lengths r 4.90 90 A full range of Fancy and Tweed effects (all new goods) regular 75 ets, per yard for Your choice of all our 50 and 00c Cashmeres and Serges at Heavy, fancy and plain goods -42 inches wide, large range of patterns to choose from -regular 25cts. per yard for Mantle Cloths, 51 inches wide, Black, Navy, and fancy umture regular $1,25 for Ladies' Jackets, Heavy black Serge, trinuned with large buttons, tailor made, regular $0.50 for Fine black beaver cloth, velvet collar, trimmed with large buttons.. Regular $0.50 now Ladies' heavy black boucle cloth, with fancy roll collars, braided front, tailor made back, very stylish, regular price $0.50 now .50 42 ,19 ,95 2.75 3.95 4.50 only, tailor made, trimmed with braid, regular $8,50 for Boots and Miloe&, Men's Dongola congress and laced, regular $2.00 for Men's buff laced boots, regular 1,25 for ............ Men's 3 buckle Felt lined boots regular $2.50 for \'Vomen s Fele boots congress and laced, regular $1.25 for.. Boy's and Misses laced Boots, $1.00 far 6.50 1.50 .05 1.95 .90 80 Men's Underwear and Gaps $6,00 Beaver Cap now 4.50 $3.00 Beaver and Astrachan ,� Caps, now.... ... 2.25 $1,25 and $1.00 Sealette Caps now • Men's heavy Wool Shirts and Drawers at 40, 45, 50, and 60c.. each. We have a quantity of odd Garments that we'll clear' at big reductions. The above prices are only a sample of what we will do for you. reductions in malty other departments. Our terms for this sale are cash. Trade taken as Cash. Poultry taken every Wednesday only. GALIVAN11ZED STEEL WIND - AILS For POSVBit and PU3IPINU ovitlx PATENT RO LLER and ISAL,i, 13 EAii,INO,iS :Manufactured by GOOLD, SHAPLEY and MUIR 00. Our Ideal Wirid Mills 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. - k'ffby brills erected in Exeter and vicinity last year, all of which have .given satisfaction. All these mills are .erected and set running by practical experts and we can fully guarantee them ," ,-� GUA ANIEE Steel Power Wind Mills ;have come to stay and the rapid increase of oar trade is sure evi- dence that Canadians are wide awake in their appreoiationoftheirvalue Sonne ,kopties feu. that a cutting -box or grinder cannot be run 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 wirei ; and the 14 -foot wheel gives nearly ,double the power of a 12 -foot, and will run .our Maple Loaf Grinder to perfection. Exper- ience provo} that there is sufficient gond wind -to give power for all ordinary farm work. In addition to the above machines, the root pul• per, or any light machinery, canbe driven: and, •pe;us ng a p.5 vping attachment, water can THE CELEBRATI:I) 'Maple Leat Grinder 6 0040 "filen inch rever- siblPplatcs, relief ,springs, ball bear- ing plates, shake eed, grinds fine ,and fast. Send for circular. For -prices and terms, .address, 0 ra,gp,,i,•be c F t'! gnnn+,G„ , . i Grt1NCCn B. S. LANGAint For Huron Middlesex and Perth. Exeter, ., Ont. We are making great R. S. FOR 3 & CO., Woodham Corbett. BRIEFS. -John Corbett has in his root -crop carrots which measure 17 inches in circumference. Who beats this -A rare thing this year is a good crop of potatoes. G. Nichols reports a fine yield altogether ; and from one pound of a new variety of seed, has a return of 51 pounds, while from another sort, one and a half pounds, he has a return of 85 pounds. -We have the pleasure of reeordin°• the marriage on Wednesday, 17th ult., of Miss Alfa Milligan, youngest daughter of Josiah Miller, to Mr. Pfeffer, of Toronto. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. H. Thompson at the residence of the bride's father, at 10 a. m, The happy couple took the afternoon train for Toronto, followed by the good wishes of their many friends. Moray. BRTRFs.-J. Rice has leased his prop- erty here to Mr. Hawker, of Stephen, for a term of five years. -Wm. Clark, 17th con., who has been very ill for some time past with typhoid fever, is recovering. -Wm Mawson had his nose fracturedone,dayrecently whileunload- Ing a couple of sheep off his waggon. One of the gentle creatures kicked him in the face with the above mentioned result. -John Paton an old and re- spected resident of McGillivray, died at bis residence, 8th cbn., on Monday 15th inst., aged 71 years. His remains were interred in the Baptist cemetery on Wednesday, in the presence of a number of sympathising Iarg,r friends and relatives. -As John Neil, 19th con. was returning from. Parkhill on Thurs- day his horse took fright at a dog and becoming unmanageable ran across the ditch taking the buggy and its occupant with him. Neil was thrown out and seriously injured, mod the buggy considerably damaged. Mr. Neil now lies in a helpless condition as a result of the accident. Anderson: BRuns's.-Thos. Blake has gone to the lumber shanties for the winter. - Mrs. 0. Hyde is suffering slightly from blood poisoning in one of her hands. - On Friday evening last, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Switzer, ; jr., a son. Wm. is now all smiles, -Milton Stephene has gone to work in the grocery,of his brother-in-law, Mr. Sohn Muir, - of Niagara. The old homestead was the scene of anisic and dancing on the eve of his departure. -Several around here intend enlarging and improving their barns next summer. Among the num- ber are Tas, Higher, who will build a new barn ; John M. Robinson will make an addition to his, Thos. Lane will make his higher, and John Dick- enson will build an addition. A mission band was organized in Bayfield Rod church, Stanley, on Thursday evening by Mrs. Fletcher, Thames Road. Sharon. DEATH 01" MR. KEsTLE.-It becomes ourain dutyi ful this week to chronicle the death of Joeph Kestle, which sacl event took place at his residence, Hay, on Sunday morning at the advanced age of 70 years and 0 months: Mr. Nestle had not enjoyed good health for several years being troubled with heart disease, and his death was not altogether unexpected, yet it came as a shock to his many frierids. Mr. Kestle came to this country from Cornwall. about the year 1847 and set- tled on the second con. of Stephen. Subsequently removing to the eighth concession where he spent most of his life. About 40 years ago he was converted during the revival services being held in the old log school house. He then joined the Bible Christian churcb, afterwards joining the 'Methodist. He was indeed a noble cbristian character. His place at church services was never vacant except caused by -sickness. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and eight children, Bertie, Eliza, Ann, William and Nelson on the. old homestead ; Moses, of Zurich ; Mrs. Broderick, of Hay ; and Mrs. Johnson, of London ; who have the sympathy of the com- munity in their sad bereavement, Grand Bend BRIEFs.-The water in the river is pretty high this week owing to the heavy fall of snow leaving with a heavy rain. --Joseph Brenner has been sick for the past week, but is improv- ing now, -Mr. Cook, of Olinton, is visiting friends here, and is having good success bagging rabbits. -Sorry to have to report the death of Mr. and Mrs. John Baircl's babe, after only a two days' illness. It was about three mouths old, and had been a very strong healthy child. Its remains were buried here on Tuesday after- noon. -Thos, Millis delivered his bull to an Exeter buyer on Monday, and did not have much trouble with hien. -Try the Fan Brand of Japan tea, sold at the PostOffice store. For strength and flavor it unexcelled. - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Felton returned from the west on Friday looking fairly well, and no doubt will be able to tell us something about the gild and woolley west. -John Sherritt passed through here ou Tuesday with a bunch of steers he disposed of to the Tran. bull Bros. -Arthur Mollard has re turned'homefrom his uncle's, where he has 'been working the past sum- mer, -John W. Holt has returned from Michigan, where he hal been visiting. -The committee of manage - anent of the cemetery here had some hands on Monday cutting solve of the young growths - that have sprung up the past season.Mrs. Grun'es, of i Brewster, left for her home in In- diana ou Friday, after spending the summer with her mother. I Al. Stephens, of Blanshard, has puri- chased the Dawson farm opposite, 110 acres, for $3,300. Bengali H, J. D. COMM. (Late Barrister Solicitor, with Public, Hensall, On G. J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Convoy anter, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent, and Tesuror of Marriage Licenses. Legal docu- ments carefully drawn at removable rates. Money to loan on real estate at low rates of in- terest. Office at, the Post office. Bonsall. Having purchased for cash a large joblot of winter suits and overcoats, we are offering all atpricoe that willsavo your money. Don't bu a suit of clothes nor anovercoat before you ask the price of Joe Case's. Our new stock of Xuras, groceries have been just received. Try our new currants and raisins m your Xmas Cake Xmas presents, wedding presents, lots of thorn, Give us acall. JOE CASE, N,13. .A. quantity of cedar posts for sale. BreeEFs.--David Oantelon, who lias conducted a produce business here the past summer, has returned to his home in Clinton, ---The recent snow storms afforded us fairly good sleigh- ing for a few days. -Messrs. McEwen and Torrance, County Oouneilors for Division 3, comprising Ray, Stanley and Bayfield, are attending the Dee, meeting of the County Council this week. -The recently incorporated vil- lage of Hensall, has been added to Division No, 8, for County purposes. This was decided upon last week at Goderich by the Committee appointed for such business, -Thos, Nicol, of Boissevaine, Man., whorneSt was stat- ed in these columns lasteweek, was contesting the eonstituerycy of Turtle Mountain, in the Liberal interests, was defeated Saturday by ()owe - valve candidate, Mr. Johnston, by 150 majority, -A Londesboro correspon- dent writes: -The harness-makerre- ferred to last week has arrived from Hensall ; we extend him a cordial wel- come and wish him success and hope he will prove a worthy citizen ; Hen- sall is doing well for our village lately and still there is room. Comex along. ---Mrs, C. A. McDonell spentthe latter part of last week visiting friends in Exeter. --Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ellis were in Goderich last week, renewing acquaintances, Goderich being their former home.--Toseph Bland, who has been carrying on business as a butcher here during the past few weeks, left the village ou Wednesday and up to time of writing has not returned. There are several persons, it le said, interested in his sudden departure.- Thanksgiving Day was observed here as a general holiday, business being suspended. A union Thanksgiying service was held in the Carmel church, which was well attended considering the inclemency of the weather. -The merchants are Jeering in large stocks of good cheer for the holidays.- Hensall people, have had a fair, quota of entertatntnents of late',; and the peo= ple have had all they could do to at- tend to home matters along this line. -The owners of the new skating rink have commenced to make ice, and the young people are looking forward to a good winter's skating and amusement. -The old-time curling chub are also buckling on their armour for a fray. The rink will he lighted with electricity. - Mr. and Mrs, John C. Wilson, of Listowel, wereinthe village last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ohas Wilson. -Mrs, Gordon, of St. Helens, and Miss Maggie Murray, of Clinton, were last week the guests of Mrs. James Sutherland. - The entertain- ment on Thursday evening last under the auspices of the Senior Epworth League of the Methodist church, was successful in every detail. Besides the literary and musical program, a topic social was given, which was appreciat- ed by the young people. The refresh- ments served were of first quality and reflect credit upon the young Iadies of the League. -Miss Myrtle Hodgins visited friends in Loudon last week. - Miss Ida Peart has returned home froin Russeldale, where she ` spent several weeks visiting friends.-14Irs. Roht. Patterson, Sr„ and sister, Miss Carrie Ingram, were he London last week visiting their sister, Mrs. H. Speare.- Mrs. Bell and dasngbter,of Ailsa Craig, have returned Inane, after a pleasant visit among friends here. -Miss Alice Oaldwell, of Fansville, township of Ray, is in Goderich this week visiting relatives. -Mrs. Manton, of Monkton, and Mrs Buttery,Ethel, who were here attending the obsequies of their mother, the late Mrs. B. Thompson, have returned to their respective homes. --F. Leirsch is in Londesboro this week working at his trade, as harness -maker. -Mrs. Geo. Moir and daughter, are visiting at Inwood, - Miss Martha Gilchrist has returned from visiting friends in Londesboro and Auburn. -A. series of lectures have been arranged to be given in Carmel church once a month during the win- ter. The first was given on Monday evening last by Rev. lVlr. L atter on, of Cock's church Toronto, his subject being "Ireland and the Irish," Mr. Patterson enjoys a Provincial reputa- tiou as a lectures., and his effort here. has added another to his many suc- cesses. His historical sketches were replete with information, while his wit and humor added enchantmeut to the subject; and served to hold his Audi ence in good spirits while engrossly wrapped up in the interesting things told and described by the speaker. The attendance was large ancl ,the results gratifying to the mauagenient.- Mrs. Ortwein, another of J. W. Ort- wein, of this village, who is in her 88th year, is, and has been for'snme weeks past,serionsly ill; and little hope is en- tertained of her recovery. -Miss Bell, one of the teachers, of the Zurich school, spent part of last week at her borne here. --D. McCall, jr., has leased the Bonthron property at Rodgerville, from Jaanes' Stewart,_ who recently purchased the same.' The concert given, by the Marine Band, under the auspices of the Salvation Array on. Friday evening last, was fairly well attended. The program was splendid- ly rendered, while the street parade was good. -The Rev W. E. street_ of Hensall, -incl his assistant, Mr. Mc- Kelvie, have closed the special meet: begs for • some time carried on at Bethesda.' Ree'ilts have been encour- aging, some ti, • iy-five persons having been converted. -We are pleased to note that James McArthur, who recently JOHN MUTE & SOBS Publishers and Proprietors sustained injury by a fall from a tree, whilepicking fruit, is able to be around again. -R. McMordie, son of R. Mc- Mordie, of Kippen, has been engaged as teacher in S. S. No. 14, Hay, which will be made vacant at Christmas by the resignation of Mr. Butcher, the present teacher. -A morning service of the electric light is being much en- joyed by those who use it ; and more so on account of there being no extra cost attached. The Messrs. Cook are to be complimented upon their enter- prise. -David Buchanan, see'y of the Evangelical Alliance, of New York, son of W. Buchanan; occupied the pul- pit of Carmel church, on Sunday even- ing last, and preached an eloquent and interesting serrnon.-A number of our villagers attended the exhibition of the Cinemetographe at Exeter, on Monday and Tuesday evenings. They express themselves as pleased with it. Miss Jessie Miller, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Ramsay, of Exeter, was here last week visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Patterson, Jr. -Nearly all the families, who have recently moved to the village being of Presbyterian per- saasion,thecongregationhas outgrown the accommodation of the church edifice, and accordingly there is an agitation to have the building enlarg- ed, which will probably be done the corning summer, - Mr. McKelyie, assistant to Rev. W. E. Kerr, has re- turned from a pleasant visit among friends at Cacnlachie.Mr. and Mrs. A. McPherson have returned from a visit to their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, of Denfleld.- Messrs. Cook Bros. of the Hensall mills, say it pays to advertise in a paper like THE TIMES, for no sooner had the paper reached the readers. than they disposed of upwards of twenty-one tons of bran. Infect they never sold more bran in so short. a time. --James Beattie has purchased a livery business in �Teeswater, and will thisthere.- Chas.week move his family there. Chas. Troyer, of Hills Green, the affable tax collector for the township of Hay, is still very ill at his home, of iniammation. -• One day last week there were 120 teams at the grist mill at one time, and Messrs. Cook received 1,200 bushels of grain that day. -The fax manufacturers, Messrs. McEwen & Geiger, have all the rotted flax in with te exception of some 16 acres, which is covered with snow, and they intend to start the mill next Monday to manufacture. Mr. D.ilrynrple, late of Crediton, has returned from. Mani- toba. He reports a good harvest, and hits: health is improved. -Mrs. L. H. Dickson and Miss Susan Meponell, ot Exeter, were in the village ea Tuesday visiting their brothers, flee Messts. 14IcDonell.-J. A. Taylor, Tool:, -keeper for Messrs. Cook Bros., South River, arrived home Tuesday evpiiing to visit his parents. Mr. Taylor has just rev covered from a severe attack 'WI typhoid fever. -Albert Kaiser, of Sar- nia, was here last week visiting his parents. - Mrs. Geo. Halliday, of Brussels, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle, :Clay township, during the holidays. -Mr. Willison, of Dakota, was in this neighborhood recently re- newing acquaintances. He is 85 years old and left Stanley some years ago for the western territories, where he has wade his fortune. .He is father of John Willison, Editor of the On onto Globes-Robt. Carlisle hard a , t w xe mer- chant, of Ripley, yisited old friends in and around the village this week. - The concert on Tuesday evening given under the auspices of the Independent Order of Foresters, was a success in every sense. The attendance was un- usually large, the hall being filled to the door. The entertainment was one of the best ever given to a Hensen audience. Harry Bennett, comedian, of Toronto, is it show in himself, and clid his part well, many of his rendi- tions being superb,while the assistance rendered by the local talent added materially to the success of the affair. J. H..I3ackus, High Chief Ranger,gave a very lucid description of the order, pointing out its good features and en- Iarging on its merits. Miss .A. Mur- dock, in the capacity of acccm paniest, fully sustained her reputation as a pianist. while the solos of the Misses Hothani and Sheffer, and the male quartette, elicited much applause and commendation. The chair was ably filled by John Dauncey, of Exeter, while R. Luker managed the enter- tainment. Seyeral of the Exeter brethren attended the concert, and all signified themselves as being high- ly pleased with the affair throughout. --Root, Ross was in London Tuesday. Work on the drains is pregressing slowly owing tc, the bad weather, - Yesterday cutters and sleighs were in almost general use, and with a little more snow, business would fairly hum. -A contingent of the Royal Tempiars yisited Crediton on Wednesday eveu- ing, to assist at the open meeting of the lodge there.- The auniyersary tea in connection with the Sexsanith church. takes place this ( Thugsd L 3 ) evening. Etimvilie. DuNIAT.-As there Are several re- ports ahroad to the effect that there was bad butter made atthe Winchelsea Butter factory, we wish to say that not one pound of bad batter was made iind the September and October make was all sold for 1S1; ets per lb., :aarcl not one pound was sold for less. J. Johns, See'y., S,trnirel Ca,rnochatn, of Tuckers rnith, accompaniedhis aunt Miss Scott, left last rveele for Colorado, to spend the winter; we trust . Mr. Oarnochau ti ill return invigorated by the change. of climate ; the long winters here are hard on people who are not vigor - Tiles. Hayes, of the 8th con., of Lon- don township, formerly proprietor of the farm at Prospect Hill, how owned by W. H. Slack, died last week .after. a long time of severe suffering. A postmortem was held by Dr, Lang, of Granton, who found that the cause of death was a large cancer which occupied the greater part of the chest. St. Marys. BiixEFs,Mrs. St. Clair, of Galt, is coming to town on Thursday to live with her son, F. Uren, and will oc- cupy the house owned by John Adair, Water st., north ward. -During the past summer there were over 1,500,- 000 gallons of water whirled through the street sprinkler to keep down the dust. The Conservatives of South Perth are to meet in convention at Mitchell on Dec. 16th to select a candi- date for the Provincial Legislature.- Neil Meadows, of Downie, sold a team, of agricultural horses to Mr. Ardmore, of Seafortb, for the Liver- pool market for $350. The team took seemed prize at the St. Marys fair this fall. -Mise A.. Roadhouse is suffer- ing from an attack of inflammation. -- Three weeks ago we recorded the death of one of Blanshard's early settlers, John Lennox. Death has again yisited the same borne and removed his life partner, who died on the 20th ult.. 23 days after her husband. She had been aatient sufferer from chronic bronchitis for several years, but passed away unexpectedly and painlessly, having reached the alloted span of life, threescore and ten years. Mrs, Lennox was the eldest daughter of the late Thos. Hodgins, who resided on the 15th con. of London township, where she was born in the year 1827, when Western Ontario was a howi- i ing wilderness. Qromarty. BRIEFS. - Quite a number of the young men, of this village and neigh- borhood, attended the lecture at Staffs on Saturday evening last, which was delivered by Evangelist Vines, of Toronto, who is holding a, series of M9��BP !?OI Having purchased from Reid & Co,, London, a large quantity of China FIRE SALEG000S We are able t� sell at about half original cost. Remember all pieces at at half price. We have a fine assort- ment. No damage goods See our north window. �. Ross Orecliton. (Too late for last week.) Bxtll;r's. - D. Ooughlin, scale in- spector, was on his rounds this week. -Mr, Chapman occupied the pulpit in 31. E. church Sunday evening, and revival services en the Methodist Mr. Staebler occupied that of G. E.- church there at present. The subject Miss Sophia has returned after spend- av as "WildOats," and no doubt left a' ing two years in Berne, 14iichigan,--- good impression on rile youngrisen, as Mr, Bauch, who has been visiting this p neighborhood for the past few weeks, they report it as being very good. left for his home in Bright, en Satur- The lecture was given for the naen day last, -Mr. Preeter, of Zurich, was only. -Simon Miller, carriage builder, visiting S. Brown, on Sunday last.- is rushing the eeaaon having on hand Rev, Mr. Gray, of Stratford, was in already a fine stock of cutters; having town on Tuesday last. -There was a visited the exhibition at Toronto this very exciting shooting match at W. fall he is able to turn out work in the Olarke's on Tuesday last. Our boys latest styles and improvements, and dicl some expert marking. W. Clarke has already disposed of some of them. carried off the trophies of the day. -Thursday last being Thanksgiving I. Bice still plays his old game. He likes Day, services were held in the Presby- to coax the boys, but .Ezra says he terian church here, and he the churches should beware of his coaxing for be at Ste ifz.-I3adcolds are prevalent in may soon be left in the lurch. -Sana this neighborhood at present. -John , Zwicker, of Shipka, spent Sunday in Miller, of Hensall, spent Thanksgiv- our village. It is easily seen by Mt. ing with his parents. --The Presby- Z's face that the cold December winds are coming, and that the municipal elections are lathe near future -Wai- ter is coming boys, do not push a good thing too far. A few weeks ago we warned the bicyclists that they should lay aside that two wheeled vehicle, but despite of warning our former shoemaker, L. Roedding, of Zurich, paid our town a visit on two wheels, but went home on four. -A few short weeks ago one of our oldest citizens took onto himself a better half. Since then he has wore a very pretty smile. Some relatives encouraged by his happy looking face thought they could spend a merry evening with him, and so on Friday evening last R. Hamilton has disposed of his they took a surprise party to his Thoro'bred Durham bull calf for the home. They were highly welcomed sum of $100. terian Manse had anarrow escape from being burned. one day last week owing to the clrirnneytc;king'fire. It took strong efforts from two or three of the neighbors to extinguish it. -- Fred Malkin is gathering fowl in these parts for J. G. Jones, of Win- chelsea, and large loads are gathered weekly. -Thanksgiving services were not very well attended, no doubt ow- ing to the very wet morning -Thos. Stacey was laid up for a few days with a sprained knee, but is improving.- Misses Agnes and Lillian Park spent Saturday and Sunday with Mother- wellfriends.- Jas. Campbell's youugest Child was buried on Sunday last. -F. Brewster and spent a most enjoyable time, Everyone wishes the bride and bride- groom long years of happiness. - Mingled with those happy events in Zits. Harry Grimes and little sou, life there are sontetiumesthose of a sad - Foy, have returned home, halving der nature. The cold hand of death spent the summer with her mother has been laid uion one of tender years. Mrs. McDougall. -Mr, and Mrs. Win, The Live -year -cid son of B. Brown, who Fulton, who have spent the last three has suffered for some time with throat months, visiting their daughter, in North Dakota, returned home last Friday, very much pleaeed with the country. trouble which gradually became worse, passed away on tihiesday last. The community extends their hearty sympathy to the bereaved parents. The funeral took place on Thursday County councillors John Torrance afternoon. -Surely the Exeter people incl untyllcoun ill ot No. 3 and Thos, wonder by this time -what loadstone pulls that strange young rnan to Credi- E. Hays and J. B. IvieLean, of No. 5, were in Goderich at the call of Judge Mason, the Clerk of the peace and the Warden, the committee for plea - ton. Even yet distance lends enchant- ment to the what thinkest thou Philip ?-The slight fall of snow on ing newly organized villages in count Tuesday last livened up our little y g y town. Many took out their cutters electoral districts. Although the and sleighs to enjoy the first sleigh named commftteehas full power under ride and the sound of the merry bells. the statute to settle the matter, it was -Revival meetings are still going 'on thought better to get the opinion of . in the M. E. church. the councillors concerned, and the re• stilt is that Hensall goes into No. 3 i division with the approval of all the parties. The conservatives of South Perth are to meet in convention at Mitchell on Dec. 10 to select a candidate for the Provincial Legislature. Mr. and N'lrs. Hogg and fancily moved Wednesday, to their new home on the 8th line of Blanshard. They have re- sided at Science Hill about 15 years and. have proved themselves good neighbors and peace -abiding citizens. Q LT WANTED FORASH e .a. .. , TRAE .THRRTV THOUSAND POUNDS 30,000 pounds of dr sled Turkeys Geese Ducks and Chickens, 1 wethehighest of which will pay 1 g marketp rices. To be delivered on the 23rd„ ;� L4t11. 25th., and 26th., of this month and following week. �� C� ZWICKER, 1 Cheap Cash Store.