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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1898-1-27, Page 1'H[JRON y& MIDDLES•EX.. TWENTY—FIFTH YEAR NO 22. A.J.Ford Co WOODHAM. Bargain Clearing Sale We have finished stock -taking -and find we have a great number of odds and ends on our hands, So in order to make room for New spring Goods, we want to clear the stuff and clear it at any .price. The notification of a few lilies liere will help you grasp the idea. • BOOTS AND SHOES. •'Mem' and Boys' leather Mecca - sloes, 'regular $1.50 and $1.25 for .95 •.Mens' felt Boots, regular $3.00, $2,75, $2.50 to clear at $ 1.95 Infants buttoned and laced shoes, regular 75c., 60. and 50c., for.29 'Childs' buttoned and laced shoes, regular $1.00 and 75c. for .49 _A. line of Ladies' Feltin slippers, • laced and gaiters,regular$1.75, $1.50, $1,25, for... .... .. . . L95 'adies' laced and buttoned boots, regular $3.00 and $2.50. for 1,49 Misses buttoned: overshoes, re- gular $L00 for .69 REMNANTS. Stacks of useful ends in Dress Goods, Prints, Flannelettes, Cottonades, Cot - tens, etc., which must be cleared out mow. A. J. Ford & Co liuron County Notes Robt, Cleft Bayfield line, Gocle- rich township, is seriously ill at pre- sent. * W. H. Baker; of the Egmondville public schoce, is off duty owing to an attack of erysipely. The Hallett registration for the year ending Dec. 31sta 1897, was 58 births, 23 marriages, 29 deaths. Some sneak thieves broke into the •Commercial hotel, Seaforth, on Mon- day evening and stole 33 bottles of ale and half a loaf of bread. The diseases cured by Hood's Sar- .sa,parilla are many, because most ail- ments disappear as soon as the blood is .enriched and purified by it. S. Barton, Of Seaforth, met- eta an unfortimate accident the otne r day. He was shoeing a horse, ii the animal kicked, striking him -Yen the arm. , The many friends in and around .Seaforth, of Mr. Hugh Grieve, will re- gret to learn that he is dangerously ifl in a hospital in Vancouver, British 'Columbia It is altogether likely that at the next meeting of the Clinton council a by-law will be introduced providing for the inspection of all anineals slaugh- tered. for food purposes. john S. Onaneron, B. A., formerly of Collegiate Institute staff, Goderich, has received appointment of mathe- matical master of Ingersoll Collegiate Institute, and will enter upom his duties at once. • The Winthrop cheese company •shipped the balance of their season's make on Tuesday last, realizing 8e, per pound. They have bad a very •successful season, manufacturing 55e tons and of bringing into the neigh- borhood close on $9,000. - An improvement is reported in the health of Master Lindsay Kyle, of Hills Green, who was taken seriously ill about New Years, at the home of ure, Mr, Berry has secareda. good horse which wilt no doubt O profitable in,- veetment. There a dead lock in the Seaforth council °vet the a,ppointment, of a High School trestee. Rev. J. W. Hod- gins is the choice of helf the rneinbera while D. Johnston is thelavorite with the other half of the Booed.. . Perth County Notes. -- Annual meeting of Blanshard. Mutual Fire Insurance Company on Thursday Jan. 27th. Chas. Hyde, of Blanshard, is think- ing seriously about going out to Mani- toba if he can dispose of his farm. County Councillors, Rollins and Mc- Innis, left for Goderich, to attend the January meeting of the County Council, John Walters, of • Stratford, the would-be suicide, has been declared in- sane, and was removed to the asylum EXETER, ONT., tANADA, THURSDAY 'MORNING JANUARY 27th, 1898. Bonsai' D, COOTIE. (Date with Garrow & Proudfoot) liarrister Solieltor, Notary Public. Hensall, Ont, G. Sutherland, Notary Public, Convey Amer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent and Usurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal demi ments carefully drawn at reasonable rates IVIoney to loan on real estate at low rates of in Wrest. Moo at the Post office. Hensall. Ballantyne vs. Goetz.—This was an appeal by Goetz from a conviction by J. Beattie and R. J. Scott, justices of the peace at Seaforth, who fined. him $10 and costs for permitting gambling to be carried on in his hotel in Hen - sail. it was established that the gambling took place without the con- sent or knowledge of Goetz or his ser - vents. His Honor, Judge Masson, set aside the conviction with coste,holding that as Goetz had no knowledge of gambling having taken place and II3 no way connived. at or consented to it, he should. not have been fined. Win. Proudfoot and R. J. D. Cooke, of Ben - et London. sail, for appellant ; J. M. Best, of Sea - Win. Fletcher, of Anderson, met forth, for respondent. with a serious. accident on Saturday. he Robinson vs. Coxworth,an action While feeding a cutting box he got the tried befon His Honor Judge Masson, end of two fingers taken off and his at the last general sessions here, judg- wrist broken. • • ment has been given for plaintiff for $60 without costs, with certificates The boot and shoe firm of L. A. against defendent setting off his costs. Sicklesteel &Son, Stratford, have sold Champion, Q. C., for Off, ; Prouclfoot their business to E. Downiug, of Gode- and Cooke for deft rich, for many years one of the pro- Tem CARNIVAL . --The seeondlcarnival nainent men of that town. held in the rink on Tuesday evening • W. A. Myers, formerly cf the Strat- was well attended considering the ford Beacon staff, who was reported missing from Roseland, B. C., where he met with financial loss in a newsp- aper enterprise, has arrived safely at Calgary, N. W. T. . As Mrs. (Rev.) Grant of St. Marys, Was returning from Knox Church Sunday morning she was run oveia by a horse driven by a boy, on Water st. north, and seriously injured, her right shoulder being dislocated while she sustained several painful bruises. ' Mrs. McMillan, of Staffa, who has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. McIntosh, of Constance, died on Sunday morning, after a lingering ill- ness, caused from a cancer of the face. She had reached. the advanced age of 81 years. • . Ex-Alcl. M. F. Goodwin, of Strat- ford, met with a painful accident the other afternoon. He was standing. at the head of a shoe factory stairs, when he tripped and fellto the bottom, breaking his left arm at tb.e elbow. The fracture is severe, but he is pro - stormy weather. The ice was in prime condition, the best of the season, and a good supply of water. there was a large number of skaters in costume. The different races were McGillivray. keenly contested. Following is the list of prize , winners :— Lady's char. AnnatEss.—Last Thmaday evening a acter coetume, Miss Fra,ncisCoxworth, large number of the congregation of "Shepherdess" ; Miss Bertha Hodgins Eden Methodist church went as a, sur - "A cow girl"; gents' .character cos- prise party to Mr. Stebez Short's, of the tunae, George joint, "Off for Kion- llth concession McGillivray, and. pre - dyke" ; boy's character costume, Small -sented Mrs. Short, the organist of the Bullard; girl's character costuree,Vera church, with a beautiful lamp and the Murdock; "Indian girl" ; two-xnile . follovving address : race, (to be won three times) George.,DEAR IVEns. Snonr.—We, the congregation O'Neil, Exeter, *won twice) ; one mite or Eden Methodist church, feelit our duty to race, (open to all), George O'Neil, eeesont tO YOU per thanks for the able and e* .ment manner in which you have performed Exeter; one mile race, (boys) Will Sheffer. your part as organist in our church. We hope you may long be spared, to continue la the BRIEFS.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moir LTE'ltelesoude; ion you have so nobly begun visited friends in the Case settlement you. WeGhopehehoicost blessino may attend that you will accept this Lamp on Tuesday last —Mr. Thos. Hawkins, and. Tar. it not fotrioitsi intrinilic viarinueei laras reeve of Usborne, sold a fine fat heifer gi:Inere." o°11 aggic)::LethlO from nil g s to Geo. Petty, on Monday. Henson is Mits. J. COCKWILL, AiliS. G. LIGIIIFOOT fond of a piece of good beef yet.—Mr. Mrs. Short made a suitable reply. Gardner, of Uncle Sam's domains, Afterwards a very pleasant evening shipped 2 car loads of yearling and two was spent and all went home well pleased. Wondhane, Bee veer Dry Goods, Boots & Shoos. Rubbers Overshoes, Groceries, and Patent Medicines, ete.., etc., at Stoneman Eros" Xirkten, during their Groat Slaughter Salo. Prior to leitving Woodbarn, R. 8, Ford, was made the recipient of a handsome secretary by his friends of the neighborhood. . • 1Vlooresvale. • AN INVENTION.—,Our enterprising townsman,. John Bloomfield, -who is very ingenious, has invented. a spring that is goitg to be of immease bet -lent to all those who deliver and receive their mallet finger pests along railway tracks, as it keeps the mail bag in its place tilt delivered, while formerly the wind, if strong. would svveep it off, mad in addition, it is inaintalued that ti is. much easier to deliver it. (*rand Bend. BRe.,Ens.—Miss Mary Randall has left for her home in Zurich.—Mr. Bossen- berry visited friends in Berlin lately.— James Green, of Bay City, Mich., was here this week visiting his Mr,Oarriere's family has increas- ed by the addition of a baby boy, mothereencl child are. doing well. —W. B. Fallis and sou, 'Willie, retnrned home on Friday after visiting friends in Petrone, and Port Harem—Mr. Hamilton is haying a well put doWn conveniently to the house and expects DEATE.—The death took place on Thursday last, of Emily E. Wilcox, wife of William Campbell, in her 28th year. Deceased was a daughter of Roht, Wilcox, of this place, and had been ill for some tune of consumption. She was highly respected, which was attested by the large attendance at the funeral. Green -way BuiEns.—J. McGregor has bought the west half of the Eggert farm.— The old Methodist church is to be Field the first day of Feb. at 2 o'clock.—The men that are going around enlarging (pictures are doing e large business. A load passes through here every few with the work, others complain that days. Some are highly pleased that they have to $3, $I and $6, for the frames. — IVIisses Bothwell and Pollick, of Bayfield, who spent several weeks visiting friends here returned hume last week. year old steers and heifers to the gressing nicely, States on Monday. Would it not pay At the annual meeting of the ib- our farmers to keep these cattle at bert agricultural society the following hotee?—A large number of hogs were ofarers for 1898 were appointed: Pres., marketed here on Thesday,—Joe 'Case James Scott,sr.;viceJohn Carmichael; shipped about 300 bushels of Clover directors, Messrs. G. Sinale, Andrew 1VIcLellan, jr., L F. Goodwin, Robert Barbour, H. M. Hamilton, Charles Tuffin, Joseph Norris, Joseph Wells and Robert Hoggarth, jr. ; auditors, 1VIessrs. P. D. Hutchinson and Dr. Tufford. , It was also decided to hold the tering show on Thursday, April 14th. The annual meeting of the Blanshard Agricultural Society was held on Wed- nesday of last week and it was shown to be in a sound financial condition. The following office:re were elected for the year :Pres., Win. Hazlewood; vice seed to the Old Country market Wed- nesday. --George. MeEwen and John Torrance went to Goderich on Tues- day, to attend the County Council.— Quite a number of our young people attended the carnival held at Exeter on Monday evening last.—Mrs. M. X. White, of Exeter, visited friends in the villgge on Monday last.—The Misses Jessie Miller and Ella Ramsay, have returned to bheir homes in Exeter, after a pleasant yisit with Mrs. Robt. Patterson, jr.—Alex. Munn, ac- companied by his brother Robt., were in Elma and. Marlette, Mich., the past res., Wm. Hanson; directors, Geo. week yisiting friends.—Miss G. Morris ently, David Roger, Jonathan Sheir, AMOS Doupe, John Fotheringlia,m, Samuel Doupe, W. R. Oarr, Walter Gowans, David Creighton; sec'y-treas. Robt. Beatty ; auditors, E. N. Shier, Wm. Brown. The special meeting of theBlansliard Council was helclat the Township Hall, Rannoch, on Saturday, 15th inst. son, oe London, who has been visitin in the village for some weeks, returne home on Monday.—Robt. Munn, of Portage la • Prairie,fornierly , of the township of Ila.y, is herevisiting his brother after an absence of fourteen years in -the west —Miss Belle Ellis, recently appointed organist in the choir of the Methodist church, has re meeting was called for the purpose as signed, and Miss Amy Marcie& has appointing a clerk, the of6.ce being been a,ppointed in her stead.—She left vacant by J.11. Jameson who was entered. upon her duties Sunday last — Repel ntecl tolthe position at the previous Mrs. Goetz, is quite poorly.—Miss meeting, refusing to accept the terms Ross, of Lindsay, and Mrs. Beattie, of offered to him lay the said council. Brussels, 'visited their sister, Mrs. W. There were six applications. for the B. McLean) the past week. —Mrs. position : John Burns, Sirkton ; 11: Harry Arnold was in London last Doupe, Woodham; wee Brown, week visiting her father.—A second Kirkton; Daniel Sinclair, Anderson;R. Assembly way held in McOloy's block Shepherd, St. Marys ; J. H. jarneson, Wednesday evening. The attendance Rannoch. Mr. Jameson agreeing to was large, and a pleasant time was spent by those present.—Mr. N. M. Oontine, the renowned founder of St. Joseph's was in town on Monday.— john Macarthur and wife, who went to Bernmcla a few weeks ago in the interests of Mr. Macarthrties health, are expected house in a. few days.— his grandmother, Mrs. Simpson, oe take the salary named by the council, Egmond.ville, where be had. come, ex- Nlras again appointecl clerk. pecting to spead a pleasant holiday. S.Lioes,one of the oldestresidents of John Foster,:of Wingbam, and oth- St Marys passed away on Thursday at r , ers, made a Careful inspection of the the advanced age o 92 yearsThe Clintn toevn hall on Monday and deceased was born in the County of Zi'. perfectly sate and secure. He C me, ireland, in 1805,camexi CanadaMissReidof Stanley, is the guest of u ests a few im rovements in a about 1814, was in the employ of the Mrs. O, to the council, which. Grank Trunk Railway when the first written report waslaid and assisted in the s will be considered at the next meet- rail trevey eine'. . ., • from one end of the road to the other. He settled in St. Marys in 1857 as Charles mid Miss E. Bezoz Manning baggagernan at Ile G. T. R. depot, and •of Clinton left on a happy trip to Lon- was in the employ of the Grand. Trunk don on Wednesday morning, where until 1892. In 1854 he was married. they were married by Rev. Me, Ford. His widow and four sons survive him. 'The groom is a steady, industrious. young man holding a responsible posi- tion in the Organ 1?eatory, while the bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. Lawrence Manning There died at Gledswoocl Farm, Bur- leigh, near Seaforth, on Saturday San, 15, Sno. Turnbull Dickson Registrar of ,Goderich, who came out frorn jeciburgh Scotland, in the early thirties, with his parents and other members laf the rai .--Mrs. Stark and daughter, of Manito a, who were here visiting Mr. and Mrs, B. S. Philips, returned to their Western home on Saturday last. —A contingent of the Royal Templars 'visited the sister lodge at Kippen on Monday evening and assisted in e, programme given in connection with aT u open nieeting.--. J. Berry ha s The sons are Harry, in Chicago ; Dun- disposed of his handsome driving horse can, in Windsor; Chttrlie, in the ItIon- which hts.b fall carried dyke and Frank at home. • off first 'ham- s 4* 4 hen wherever shown, to Mr. Aubury, Middlesex County Notes. twelfth July celebration is likely to be of Montreal, for a large,,fiure,—The • , held. In Ilensall this year. The com- mute" Middlesex Liberals re-notnin- mittee appointed to solicit subscriptated W. H. Taylor, M. P. P. ions have raised the required sum. Miss Ilodgins, ' of Lttean. has been The Matter will be decided. at the appointed to sueceed Miss Land AA annual meeting of the Orangemen in Exeter next mantle—The carnival. was not a success owing to the stormy weather.—A nember of young people drove out toMaRichardson's on e even- ing last Nveek, and spent a pleasant tinie.—Rev. Mr. Kerr, and wife, of 'I3russels, teve visiting their son, Rev, *VV. Inerr, this week.—Miss Hem - *family, being among the first settlers soprano soloist of the Askin Street 'in this part of the country, which was ivfeth. Church London. then a dense forest. A very' pleashig SV011t took place at The following officers have been the residence of Thos. I-Iudson, 12th elected for tlie Seaforth council ab the con. London Township on Wednesday arnesees easeee e„..evel. Elliott, cleric, evening, on which occasion his second $275 ; Wm, Elliott, treasurer, $125 ; daughter, Carrie L. was united in Ballantyne, assessor, $15 ; Wm. Gillespie, constable, collector, sanitar3r 'inspector and truant officer, $900 ; R. •S. Roberts, waterworks Crlgineer,$360; —.fames McMichael, lhonias Murphy „ and Michael 'Keefe, fence viewers John Beattie, town engineer ; Lusby, market clerk and citretaket• of . town hall, $350. J. Routiedge, 9Cuckersreith has per- cliaseti the celebrated Clydesdale stal Biddulph. BRIEFS.—Thos. Morkin has bought the farm lately owned by "eVilliam. Richardson, for the sten of $3,350. — We regret to note the death of Roy Stanley Coursey, only son of Thomas Coarsey, a,gecl 11 years, 6 niontbs ; he was ailing for some time, and died on Saturday, 22nd inst The parents have our entire sympathy in their bereave- ment —We regret to hear that Moses Hodgins contracted a severe coldwhile out rabbit hunting in the bush. We wish Mosey a speedy recovery.—Died, on Tuesday last, Clara, beloved wife of James Sutton, in the 5erd peer of her age.—Born, on Wednesday last, the wife of George Lewis, of Claude- boye, of a daughter. George is all smiles now,—There has been more brick for building purposesleauled into Biddulph this week than for the last four years ; nearly every farm yarcl is full of' brick,particularly so on the line called the Roman line, Bidchalph. • Centralia. --- Gium CHOPPING. —Chopping days Tuesdays Wednesdays, and Fridays. 'West of 011111:Cli, LICA'OSS railway. A. BOWSLATIGII. BRIBPS.—Miss Robertson, formerly assistant teacher in our public school, has been visiting with Mr.' and Mrs. Delgaty.—A very large and deeply in- terested congregation attended the Methodist church a week ago Sunday night. Several signified their intent- ion of leading a ehristian life.—The funeral of the late W. F. Russell, father-in-law of the Rev. S. Salton, took place last Saturday afternoon, from the Methodist parsonage. The services were conducted. by the Rev. J. Learoyd, of St. Marys and Rev. J, G. Yelland, of Orediton. Mr. Russell, who lived in New York, came to visit his daughter last October ; he purpos- ed reterning the day he took to his bed. His two sons came to wait on him, and stayed. with .him to the last He died in great, peace at the age of 73. A very large assembly of sym- pathising friends followed him to his last resting place in Fairfield cemetery. —Miss Lamb, of Arkona,, has been visiting with her cousins, the Misses Mitehell, of Bicldulph.—The workmen are busy at the new church shed.—The • Whalen. BRIEFS. —Mr. Thomas Harris, of Usborne and Miss Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Henry Squires,of Whalen, were married oil Wednesday 26th, by Rev, G. Jewitt,of the Elitnville circuit. —John, the young son of A. MePher- somteacher S. S. No. 7, *Osborne, is* very 111 at present, there is some doubt of les recovery.—Geo. Lingard has been off work for a few days with a sore toe. •, WEDDING AieenvEasear—On Mon- day -evening the 17th inst., a very pleas- ant evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs: Albert Gunning. That evening being the tenth anniversary of their wedding clay and they cele- brated it in good style. The guests invited were numerous, and about six o'clock the sound of bells uniting with that of tin pans, kettles; etc., announ- ced the coming of the merry company. But before they arriyed at the house however a" cutter was seen to turn up side down in the ditch. Immediately the cries of Dr. Lang was heard as the 720 lb., J. E. Murray, pushed him un- mercifull3r into the snow. But the doctor was not seriously hart for be was able to escort a young lady to tea. After all had arrived a happy greeting took place and the compliments of joy was offered to the happy couple so re- peatedly that Albert declared that he was as young as he used. to be. After tea, for a while, the entertainment consisted of instrumental music, and singing, interspersed with a gentle shout from. Dr. Lang.. Suddenly a commotion seemed to originate in the rear end. of the house and. as it neared, the clash of colliding tins could be dis- tinctly heard, and without warning, Albert was captured and crowned with a large tin hat, while the table was piled with.presents of all descriptions. The remainder of the evening was Spent in the pursuit of social games, that of carpet bells et which J. • E. Murray proved himself to be no slow head, seemed the most interesting. At a late hour the company prepared for home, all fell ing that theyhad en- McCormick, of this place. The papers joyed the whole eyening, and wishing were drawn up and signed on Tuesday BRIEFS —Messrs. —Trevethick and years together. Walker, butchers, have dissolved Mr. ancl Mrs. Gunning many happy at noon. We hope Mr. McCormick will prove as good a host as Mr. Peine partnership, Mr. Walker carrying on .JOHN WHITE & SONS Publishers and Proprietors Winchelsea. DEATH,—The death of Agnes Turn- I ball, dau.ghter of Andrevv Turnbull, , died on Wednesday after a few months illness, of a decline, at; the age of 26 years, 4 mopths. Deceased was an amiable young lady and. her death is regretted by a large circle of friends. The funeral will take place an Friday, at one o'clocil p. in. for the Exeter cemetery, .04444•4404.4411 Zurich. RtackwAy—On Friday morning Jae. Deichert's horse being hitched to a low sleigh, which struck its heels, be- came MI manageable when opposite Greb's hotel. It made a dash and struck the pest in front of Merrier's store breaking from the sleigh and running up the street. In vain did the people try to catch or atop it, and not until the horse had rounded the block and run through D. Steinbach's yard a couple of times could it be cap- tured. The horse had lost two shoes and was a little bruised, but was able to be driven next day. Tan escaped without so much as a scratch. • BaiEFs. — At the recent anneal meeting of the Hay Fire Insurance Co., the following officers were elect- ed; Pres, Wat. Lemont; vice pres„ John Sherritt; Directors: D. Saruras, Peter Douglas, John Torrance, W. B. Exeter Municipal Council Battler, Justus Mellick, Setif' Broken - shire, Wm. Yearly. Henry Bilber, The Council met pursuantto adjourn- TShecelycoTnarpetaisr;irahnadvGe .allsoelttszmaamno,tiangteinnti. ment at the Towu Hall, on Jan. 21st, 8to13$1006.,— All. present. Minutes of Previou putatien waited on the Council re Free 36T7,hewfiutInievaulouofnto,t33reinsked,Tet meeting read and confirmed. A e -s was largely attended. About fifty Iiiih.rHargonnd anaftderDsro.mLeuet.7iltaNnviasetiomnosvbeYa masons, in uniform, walked from Zurich, to the graveyard on the Bron- by W. G. Bissett, seconded by W. sou line.—Miss Young is the guest of Harding, that this council assume con - Mrs. Louis Roedcling, at present Mrs trol of the Public library with a view parents and friends here. She intends I ofEnviaaknist-gHibaxacififsege—iTilh7trYih—eafaoIliojewcil Wiggin, of Ingersoll, is visiting her to stay a couple of weeks.—Mr. ing gentlemen be, with the Reeve, Benedict arrived home on Monday l members of the Library Board of Con - morning from Cavalier, North Dakota. trol, viz : Dr. Lutz, N. D. Hurdon, and. He has been absent for six years. Our H. Bishop. Carried. sportsmen took advantage of the fine Mr. Bishop, Dr. Lutz and. W. H. weather we had on Friday-, and pro- Parsons on behalf of the El. Light & ceedecl to the woods intent on canter- I Power Co. asked the Council to strike ing everything in it They returned out the clause in the agreement, re- enapty-handed.-- Miss Mary Randall electric lightineee directing the Arc is at present under the parental roof. lamps to be placed over the middle of —Wm. Hoffman was ill last week for of the street. a few days.—Melvin Torrance was Bissett—Evans—That the matter be kicked on the leg. one day last week by lest over until next meeting. Carried. one of his work horses. He is able to Bissett—Christie—That $10 begrant- walk without help now.—Miss Tillie ed W. Westcott, to assist in paying Faust and Miss Rebecca Merner, ac- funeral expenses of the late Thos. companiedllenry Faust on his iourney Da.w. Carried. home to Cairo, Mich. They intend Harding—Christie—That Dan Dyer's staying it, month.—Owing to the stiff acc't $1.55 for printing be paid. wind on Sunday afternoon, the sign Carried. on D. S. Faust's store was blown Harding—Evans—That the agree - down, and broke one of the front win- ment re fire engine be submitted to a dews.— 0. Eilber is laid up with a se-, Solicitor for advice. Carried. vere attack of quinsey.—A number of Tne Chief Engineer to meet -the -1* the school children are afflicted. with Council at the next meeting. The the measles.—The revivalists are win- Clerk to ask prices for lumber. ning quite a few converts.—Mr. Mae Bissett—Harding--Adjournment en - lolly, the grand organizer er the K. 0. next Friday at 7.30 p. T. M. was here on Tuesday evening EACRETT, Clerk. and initiated quite a few. --Mr. IL L.. Peine has disposed of his hotel to D. °ref:Mon. MABEBT BUOT • Having purchased from Reid & Co., London, a large quantity of China FIRE SALE GOODS We are able to 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, J. P. !Ross .11 4 Stephen. DEATTE OF Mas. Sennonean.—It is our painful duty this week to record the death of a kind and loving neigh- bor, in the person of Mrs. Sohn Schro- eder, which sad event took place at the family residence, on the 8th con., of Ste.phen, on Friday =ening last She had been a sufferer of that dread disease consumption, for nearly two years, and. although, a great sufferer at times, she bore all with christian fortitude and patient love, always showing great confidence and hope of gaining the better land. She often expressed. a desire . to remain with loved ones here, "but still I can hardly wait until my change comes, I have on the first of March.—Mr. G. W. property. The concert held here on the business and taking over all the was. Mr. McCormick takes possession Davis, of Exeter, was in the village on Friday evening la,st, under the aus- - storm ou Tuesday evening, very few tended and quite successful from a pices of the I. O. F. was largely at-, Tuesday evening. —On account of the attended the concert, at BlakePresby- financial stand -point —Mrs. Morlock tenon church.— H. Weber mad D. Bennett, of this place took prominent part et the Forester's concert in Crecl- iton, last Frida,y evening.—A social few met with Miss Melvina Koehler, one evening last week, and presented her with a handsome birthday pres- ent.—Henry Hewitt, of Bright, re- turned to his home on Tuesday after- noon, after attending the funeral of and family, of Exeter, visited. friends . in the village on Wednesda,y.—The reeent fall of snow will have the ef- fect of reviviur, business. Wood and brick will again commence to move. -- The political candidates axe moving among their constituents, preparing for the fray. • WEDDING BEens.--The marriage *of Miss Carrie Wuerth, danehter of his brother-in-law, C. Benedict.—john. Frederick Wtterth, a,nd r. john Durnart, was in Exeter, on TuesdaT • ' son of Mr. Gotleib Morlock, on business. - took place Wednesday, at the resi- dence of the bride's parekts, Rev. T. a longing to see my Redeemer . Mrs. 'd ffi The bride was Schroeder was the second daughter of CATAERII IS A DISEASE, charmingly attired", while the groom Mr. and Mrs. Sohn Wind. About 11 years ago, She was united in marri- age to Gideon Yager. They lived peacefully together for a little over two years, when he died of con - emulation, leaving her to battle life, with her little dee ghter, Alm ina. In the year 1892 she was again married to John K. Schroeder, of the County of Bruce, where they lived happily two years, when they mched to Stephen, on the farm on which she died. She Which requires a constitutional re- looked handsome in a stub of black. medy. It cannot be cured by local The ceremony was witnessed by a applications. Hood's Sarsa.parilla is huge circle of relatives, who together wonderfully successful in curing ca- with a host of frieeds, join in wishing tomb because it eradicates from. the the young couple a long life IA blood the scrofulous taints which cause hap.piness, There are more. on the it. Sufferers with catarrh find a cure tarns. in. Hood's Sarseparilla,even after other remedies utterly fail. • • That tired, languid feeling and dull headache is very disagreeinne. Take Hood's Pills are prompt, efficient, al- two of Carter's Little Liver Pills be- fore retiring, and you will find relief, They never fail to do good, was aged 31 years, 6 Mouths and 20 waysreliable, easy to take, eney to op- daYs. She leaves to mourn their loss, (vete, a loving husband, one . daughter, two sons, her father and inothenthree bro- thers end five sisters, who have the hearCelt sympathy of tbe. sorrowing neighbors. The funeral which took place on Sunday was largely attended, pork packing establishment of this there being upwards of sixty, vehicles alitee is doing a thriving bunliness.-- Ve heve to chronicle the death of an- other aged resident, Mr. Pardon, who recently came to live here from Arkona. He passed away last Sunday and was buried in Flicet et. on Wednesday. The Rev. S, Salton conducted the services. He was a greet sufferer for a long time bein.g partially paralysed.—G ea. Essery is improving slowly.--TheRev. S. Salton preached Educational ser- mons lest Sunday at Lucknow.—The Centralia Upwoeth Leagtte win con- duct the service in the Edee e owell, son of Metho- rearriege to eor stead, of Wroxeter, is a guest at the dist church next Friday evening, Sub- GgP Stephen Powell, 12th con. Methodist parsonage.—Rev, Dr. Mc- Jed "Fishing for Souls."—The Parsons The Biddulph council appointed Mr. Vicar, of Montreal, conducted an- Produce Co. intend shipping dressed T. H. Coursey auditor, and the reeve niversary sermons in Carmel church hogs to the Klondyke.—Mr. DeIgaty appointed P. Breen; W. 3. Smith was an Sunday last The weather was and De. Myers, of Crediton, very ably appointed assessor and G. W. Hodgins rough and the attendance ' filled the pulpit of the Methodist collector. The Board of health arc as Smarr, of Detroit, encl. Miss Grant, of church last Sunday meriting and even- follows:The reeve, the clerk, weifiwy., Sombre, ere visiting' their sister, Mrs. ing..—Tho attendance at the Sunday ton Hodgiris, Dennis Heenan and a. (Rev,) gendersen, Scmol a week, ego last Sunday WAS Poster; Dr. it tang, Medical Health 105. What village the size of Oen- ()meet, . 0, roster somitary kispector, HOPES POLVILLED. trait& can beat this The eeferies of th'e VariOviS municipal The fonewleg letter tons what people thieki about Ini,xteeiver Pine in the cortege. The remains were interred ill the Crediton cemetery. After which Rev. Schmidt preached an impressive sermon from. Philipians 8rd ch. 20 and 21 v. It is true our beerts are saddened but our loss is her gain, Friend after friend departs ; Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts That knows not hero an end' Were the frail werld' our final rest; living or dyeing, none wore blest, Domed the ffight of — Beyond the reign of (leak— There fintOly is some blessed clime, Whore lifo is not a breath; Nor lifo's affections transient fire, Whose sparks flY umWard and expire ORE ET etztiktOtissarerr. We take this opportunity of thanking our many customers and friends, for the liberal patronage recived during the past year, and hope by fair dealing and low prices to receive a continuance of the same during t 898, Great liednetion Sale For the next 30 Days. Teem is a world above A. long eternity of love We begin to take stock on Pebruary rst and in order to reduce Where parting is unknoWM • And faith beholds tee dying hove the same as much as possible will offer special 1" Formed for the good. alone ; Thitester by star cloolines, P ci. ' Goods.. Our stock is complete. Call and oil IA vatisiacd. to .0 101101.1.8 A h .e Till all aromissed away, or As morning high and liVer shines, vineed that we mean bnsiness. To mire and perfect ay: hon Dellintnr fienn Thee, Gondry of 'ger sink those empty night, Goclei,ich at a, fine figure; this horse is officers are as follows: Clerk, $1.25, ser- nut hido thdinscivss, hos,veris own - Produce ta1 e 11 as cash for wilier'. night, 1)P ktt SIng --I gladly loitiftv to the vitiucS oii THE BEST EVER USED. prices. -very highly spoken of by the herse-1 vices tinder Ditches and 'Watercourses Lexa-Iever1.1 111s, I used to b o t eon 1 et vith 1,1 ns Dro 3tyit/ COIOInan has sold the Orriadian bred council 'tv'l it ti s ng per day and them a bevel, failing remedy, mei merely ro. for coughs , ' cola, sore Orme awe weak ettel ; nor novas evererapit ly fel lics have Pound NorwaY Pine ,ruP t110 very best medicine wee os ties comity as 8tock horse, Act, $15 ; assessor, 5; collector, $on , scverchcaaachns Lula constipation for ts lonq 4 " ` 't Ana is uadoubtedly it fine artittiel. W. teeastirer, $65; auditors,$12 Mine nee took those Vits brill tor a, cure, ale ' Drvat reomilinors1 woome ,OlytleSclale stalliQu,,eVot ,,14,..nakerfield for work in their 'respective divisions o0rn1om6 6°1'1 lungs, whin, over usee. to Tilos 13erry, Hensall, at a good fig- $1.50 for time actually spent. Signed, MISS 5,1,ANSON, Yours truly, Moncton, N.B. Livica Tuonorms, biliousness, sallow complexion, yellow oyes, iaundiee. otc. , „„ yield to the eurative powers of Laxa- A (ALL bt).1_,ILA td), morahoitu, oat. tive They are sure to cure. „.. and Children. 6 0