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Exeter Times, 1898-2-10, Page 1TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR NO 24. AJ. Ford 86 Co A 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 tor New spring Goods, we want to dear the stuff and clear it at any price. The notification of a few lines here will help you grasp the idea, /300TS AND SHOES. eMens' and Boy& leather Mocca,- simaregular $1.50 and $1.25 for .95 :Mens' felt Boots, regular $3.00, $2.75, $2.50 to clear at $ 1.95 llufants buttoned and laced shoes, ,regular 75c., 00. and 500., for.29 Childs' buttoned and laced shoes, regular $1.00 and. 15e. for .49 A line of Ladies'Felte in slippers, laced and gaiters,regular$1.75, 11.50, $1.2o, for .95 Ladies' laced and buttoned boots, regular $3.00 and. $2.50. for 1.19 .Misses buttoned overshoes, re- gular $1.00 for .69 REMNANTS. S backs of useful ends in Dress Goods, 'Prints, Flannelettes, Cottonades, Cot- -tens, etc., which muse be cleared out now. A. J. Ford & Co MARKET REl'URTS Exeter Febrnary MI,' 1893 .81 to 85 25 to 27 30 to 40 .60 to GO —15 to 15 15 to 15 •9 to • to 4 5 to 6 .... 37 to 18' ried Apples.. .. .. .2i to 2i Pork live weight 6.0G to pso 4.75 to .25 Pork dressed. . • Hay per ton.......... 500 to 6.50 Clover seed .... $1.00 to 5.00 Alsike clover $1.50 to 5.00 'Timothy seed ........ $1,00 to S1.25 London, Febrary Oth, 1898. 'Wheat per bushel Oats Barley. Peas Eggs 'Turke.ys ,Geese 'Chickens per lb Ducks.... Wheat per bushe Oats.... Peas Barley Buckwheat Rye .Comn Beans Butter .... Eggs Ducts Turkeys per lb. Geese por lb •Chickens. .Cheeso Potatoes per bag •kra3r por ton Pork per cwt.. • • —.81 to 82 22 to 25 15 to 50 29 to 31 60 to 66 •,32 to 39 36 to 3,5 25 to 32 11 to 14 12 to 12 75 to 80 10 to 10 9 to 10 30 to 50 8 to 0 .60 to 60 .$ 5.50 to $ 5.58 .. $4.00 to $1.50 illsposill 01111i. 571 ST. PATRICK. STREET, OTTAWA, JULY 3 I st 1 896 'To THE PEIRENOLINE Mai:amain Co„ LTD., OTTAWA, ONT,• GENTLIZ/EN, -On the advise of a, friend I tried one bottle of your fam- • ous rheumatic remedy, Phrenoline. and to eay surprise it cured ine of •;a rheumatism, from which I have suf- " fered for nastily years. It also cured me of dyspepsia, from which I was suffering at the time, so ,that I feel now like a new man. I have tried several remedies for rheumatism, some of which did me a .certain amount of good, but nothing that I haye taken has done so much for inc has your Phrenoline, and I lave muck pleasure in recommending t to other sufferers. • (Signed) JAMES CARROLL, Foreman of Works, Rideau Capal. To Advertisers. • The benefit derived from an adVer setisement depends altogether upon the "number of persons who read. it. To teach the greatest number of readers . at the least possible expense, is a nuestion that should be considered 'leery carefully by business men. A thousand small bills 'printed in Tor- onto or London, and distributed in :this section, would be just as 'effective • as if the bill had been printed in town. There is not a doubt Moab thee, but if you want, to reach the people in their homes, tieWspaper edverbeing is the only successful Way. To get the best results use the paper with the largest eirculation, and. thegreatese amount, of awed tows. Circulate -en le the proper "basis upon whichprteessbouldbofixod. re a newspaper with a circulation of :2 000 charges $100 per year, then one with a circulation o000 ivould be entitl- ,ed to po. An advertiser should take abase facts into careful consideration, when making eontraets. Another fee - Twee loss to-advertieers is in the use of several papere when One covers the ground, Teir Theme is read by More cople in Eeeter, ITsborne, Stephen ay, the northern pare of Bidditlai and Mciainlyray thee all other, aseesene - Lumley. HURON & IVI1DDL ESEX GAZETT E. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 10th, 1898. WEDDING; Bneas-On Wednesday the residenee of W. Earl was the scene of festivity, the occasion tieing the marriage of his daughter, Miss Kate, to Sohn Th meson, a prosperous young farmer of this section. There were some 80 guests present to witness the ceremony which eves conducted, by the Rey. Colin Fletcher, of the Thames Road. After the ceremony, an el- egant dejeuner was partaken of, the remainder of the evening being spent in amusements and social chat. Eden‘ Baanrs.-At the Epworth League on Friday evening Norman Mitchell was noramated and elected President of the League here. -The services on Sunday last were very inuch improved• on account of the new choir, which was organized recently. -Mr. David Elston, of Whalen, spent Sunday un- der the parental roof. -Thomas Cayes and bride have returued home after spending a week with friends inBel- grave. They will reside in McGillivray after the 1st of April. -Mr. Switzer, of Woodham, will take possession of the farm formerly owned by Mr. Henry Rundle, on lst of March. Winohelsea. SCHOOL EEPORT.—The follewing is a correct report of the standing, of the pupils in S. S. No. 6, Usborne, for the month of January. V, Ella Camm, Eehel Godbolt ; Sr. IV, Linda Hunter, Mary Delbridge, Dora Delbridge ; Jr. IV, May Hawkins, Alice Berryhill, Chas. Miners; Sr. III, Harvey Bayes, Toria, Minors; Jr. III, Mabel Sawyer, Chas. Godbolt, Bertha Woods ; Sr. II, Bruce Cooper, May Jones. Garnet Miners; Jr. II. Oliver Jewitt, Cecil (Damns, Ella Berryhill ; Sr. Pb. Il, Flossie Francis, Olive Berryhill Jr. Pt. II, Wilfred Johns, Alden Johns, Nelson °mats ; Sr. P. I, Lisle Wor- den, Victor Sawyer, Beatrice Wilcox; Jr. Pt. I, Ivy Pulleyblank, Luella Bayes, Jackson Woods. PETER GARDINER, Teacbers. ELLA E. HALLS, W. Dashwood. Bninrs.-Election is the talk of the day. -R. Cook,of South River,former- ly of this place, spent a few days in the village, the beginning of the week. -Miss A. Morlock, of Exeter, formerly milliner for J. Hall, is visit- ipg friends in and around the village. -J. Fenn, who has been •working with Hensall of Mitchell,. were in the villaT Mon - the 2and inst. The electors will then (Late with Gamow P—roudfoot) Barrister have an opportunity of bearing both o io or, y ' be held at Zurich on Teesday 15th G. j, Sutherland, Notary Public, • Convey . :neer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance aannt Dist -James McArthur has been in - and, Issurer a lVfarriage Licenses. Legal aocu disposed the past few days. We hope 'milts carefully drawn at reasonable rates to see his familiar face soon again on our streets. -Hotel men are harvest- ing their ice crop. The quality is not good, there being too much snow. -The carnival will take place this (Thursday) evening. The prizes offer- ed are valuable and worthy of much competition. -Miss Annie Bell, of tile L O. U. for the amount of tbe bet, London road, returned home on Tues - H. J. D. COOKE.. • t sides discussed. -Division Court will day.-Nommation will be held ere on Money to loan on real estate at low rates a in wrest. Office at the Post office. Hensel'. A PECULIAR BET.—Following are the particulars of a bet which took place on Tuesday in letensa,11, between twoGrit and Tory. They were betting on majority. Each wrote Huron County Notes Geo. Sperling, of Portage la Prairie, Man., brother of W. Sperling, of Clin- ton, died a couple of weeks since. Be was a resalent there since 1882. W. Quin‘rell, who hasinade his home with John B. Henderson, of the Huron road Tuckerenaith, left on Mondey for England, here his relatives reside. Thomas Kennard, of Brucefield, who has been ill for over a year, is gradual- ly losing strength. He was very much worse last weeln but has rallied again. Peter McGregor, of Brucefield, is fittine, up two car loads of horses for the old country market. Good horses L1J, JOHN WHITE 84 SONS ' Publishers and Proprietors Perth, County Notes. Mr. George Middlerniss, who lived in Mitchell for many years, died at Port Huron on January lab. ' Martin Feeney, who bee been in Mituitoba. during the .past two years, is visiting his friends in Hibbert. Sheriff Hossie has been appointed re- turning of6.cer for North Perth, and Mr. :Whelihan, reeistrar, for South , Perth. SICK HEADAcHE, however annoying end distressing, is pOSitively cured by Laxa-Liver Pills. They are easy to ta,ke and never gripe. Christian Saakel. ere apie gold hie con. 2, Logan, eon eeneeg and, on the' back placed the name of s ": • scarce and Immo- a good fee - I is • Among bis man end the Majority he would re- friends. -Mr. Grant. of neat Guelph, figure. tete rery .1.1.1)11.1 CUL WAAtnittV.I. v +44v ( (100 acres to Adam Kern, of the Mit- t:els:a. TM pipers Were then sealed in • "Tack" W. Elliott, oE Aberdeen, a chell road, for $1,000. Mr. Kern gets diate oss si an envelope and. well secured with Hendersob.--Rev. Mr. Kerr and wife visiting his nephew, Rev. J. S. Dale., a former well known resident, 1 mune p es on. • Balt' sealing wax, neither knowing what of Goderich township, wa,s married a , p the other's figures were, but each ex- and Miss Hemphill spent rues ay in rich, who is visiting here, visited Aberdeen, since to a Miss Mills of 16 Years ago, , lase week. for a few days visit. It catne back to Mitchell pected that the other would bet for Exeter. -Miss Lou Gibson, of Gode- fear days the man for whom he intended to vote. agrees well with him out thole, as he • friends in Exeter on Wednesday.- Have no equal as'a prompe and. posi- weighs about 200 pounds. The envelope was then put away for Mrs Gilchrist has disposed of one of tive cure for sick headache, biliousness, safe keeping, when both agreed to tell her park lots to W. I. Miller for a constipation, pain in the side, and all Mrs. Verne, Nixon, of Hibbert, died good. sum. -The box social held at the iver troubles. Oerter's Little Liver at the age of years OD Friday last. residence of W. Laramie, London She was one of the first settlers of the road, on Monday evening, under the auspices of the readies' Aid and Ep- worth Lesgue, of the Methodist church, was a .grand success. The at- tendance was large and the program excellent. There should be more such gatherings. - Miss Hemphill, of Wroxeter, is the guest of Mrs. (Rev.) Kerr. -Jas. Taylor, who recently went to Detroit to take a situation as book - what they had placed on their respec- tive papers, and. streuge to say both bet on Eilber and placed the majority the same -25. This is a singular co- incidence, and it goes to show that i popular feeling is n favor of Eilber, and that the -Liberals are conceding him the election. • WARDEN MCEWEN EANQUETTED.7-- Mr. George McEwen, the newly elected warden of Huron county, and one of the most popular and enter- prising citizens and busmess men of keeper, returned home on Tuesday Sense% was banquetted at a supper evening.--Ohas. Troyer, of Hills Green, given by his friends, at the Commer- who recently recovered from a severe cialhotel, Hensel), onTuesday evening attack of typhoid foyer, is visiting last. No pains had been spared to friends in the village for the purpose make the affair an enjoyable one, and. of recuperating his health.-Claarles by nine o'clock some 90 guests from Wilson for some months a citizen of various parts in the county bad as- Hensall, but who formerly resided in sembled to do honor to one who, by Listowel, this week purchased the his enterprise, public spiritedness and "Mansion" hotel in Exeter, and will geniality, is eminently deserving some take possession shortly. --Alf Kelly, of -recognition of esteem. Notwithstand- Bsettineau, Dakota, a former citizen, ing the litnited time for preparation, a Hensel', is in the village renewing the citizens had arrangements per- acquaintances. -W. R. Hodgins is able feet for tbe entertainment, and the to be around, bat with the aid of a promptness with which replies were staff. -Mr. Brown recently disposed of received from invited guests, fully his photograph gallery to a Mr. Trott, sustained the prevailing opinion that of Seaforth. Mr. Brown is making i Mr. McEwen s daily becoming more preparations to leave for the Sion - popular with those with whom he dyke. -T. G. R. Bonthrow, the Evan - conies in contact, at home and gelist who has been assisting Rey. throughout the county. Telegrams Waddell, in bis revival work, during Lean, and PhilipHolt, of Goderich; the past few weeks, left here this week. Good work is reported. as the and letters were read from Robt Mc - F. Hess, Sr., Zurich, and Dr. Rollins, result of their labors on the Kippen Exeter, regretting exceedingly that circuie-Bobt. Bell's stores are nearly they were unable to be present, ex- completed, and will soon be ready for pressing their heartycommendation occupancy. -There is very little grain and co-operation in doing honor to the moving at present.-Murd. McPhee - warden, who is so worthy of it. Some son leaves this week for the west. -- Mr. and Mrs. Lammie visited friends in Credit= the forepart of this -week. his brother M. Fenn, harness -maker, of those who were present from var- of this place, left for Bra.ntford last ious points throughout the riding we weeknebere he has secured a situation. -Mn and Mrs. E. Fried spent a few days last 'week in. Zurich with Mr. Fried's sister, Mrs. F. Kibler. They leave for their home in North Dakota next week. -Mrs. Broderick, of the Bronson line, Stephen, is very low and slight hopesare entertained for her recovery. -The butchers and confec- tioners are getting in their stock of ice:- ••-•tif Centralia. GRAIN CROPPING. —Chopping clays Tuesdays Wednesdays, and Fridays. West a Church, =TOSS railway. .A. BOWSLAT7GEL BRIEFS.—Mrs. W. R. Elliott had a narrow escape from serious injury last week. She was driving her favorite horse, when the ptich holes annoyed him and. he ran away, upsetting the cutter and striking againse a gate post, Mrs. Elliott and two childreu, were badly bruised and, shaken up, but no bones were broken. -A very large number partook of the Sacrament last Sunday morning in the Methodist church. About 20 received the right hand of fellowship and were admitted into full membership with the church. -The Junior League have elected new of0.cers for the following term : Pres., Miss Salton ; Vice, Maud Jones ; Sec., noticed the following :-Dr. Holmes, County Treasurer and William Lane, County Clerk, Goderich ; J. Snell, Londesboro; R. McMordie, Kippen; J. McLean, Reeve Shepherd, j. Patterson and Jas. Cooper, Tucker - smith; J. Fitzgerald and Jas. Camp- bell, Hibbert ; .F. Kibler, Zurich; and J. LaPorte, Drysdale. The chair was occupied by Dr. Holmes, of Goderich, while the vice -chair was taken by Dr. Macdiarraid, of Hensel]. The toast list was an elaborate one, and the ad- clresss in response to the various toasts were exceedingly edifying and ap- propriate. Amongst the toasts given were : "Our Queen," responded. to by chairman, Dr. Holmes, of Goderich ; "Government of 'Canada," responded to by R. McMordie, of Kippen; "Army aed Navy," responded to by Dr. Holmes; "Our Guest," by Warden Mc- Ewen; "Our Country," Rev. J. S. Hen- derson; "County Council," by County Councillors j. Snell, S. McLean, and Reeve J. Shepherd; "Cue Agricultural Interests," by Jas. Patterson and Sas. Cooper; "Our Municipalities," by F. Kibler, Ex -reeve G. C. Petty and J. W. Ortwein; "Our Labor Represent- atives," j. H. Beek; "Our Educational Interests," J. O. Stoneman; "The Ladies," G. j. Sutherland; "OurHost," A. A. Goetz. The speakers paid high Wes. Luker ; Treas., Mina Hpictabee ; Organist, Edith Bunt ; Ass't Org.aarst, Country:.Agricultural and Educational tribute to our Queen, Governments, Grace Salton.-eThe Womans' Mission- ary Auxiliary had afull attendance at Interests and eulogized Warden Mc, theft monthly meeting last Tuesday Ewen for his integrity and enterprise and the interest taken in public affairs; a.nd -looked forward to the day when he would hold a still higher and more honorable position as a Legislator in the halls of Pate iamen t. The mu i cal part of the entertainment was well looked after by Messrs. T. Murdock at the residence of Mrsflenry Wilson, 2nd con. and were very hospitably entertained. •It was decided. to have an open meeting at the parsonage about the ist of March. -We expect soon to hear the trolley car rumbling through our village from London to and Mr. Trott. The meeting broke Grand Bend. This will down the high up at a seasonable hour, all expressing rates now obtaining to the city. their gratitude at the suecess of the affair. , Usborne Council. --- - Council met ursuant to acljourn• Breneas.---Miss Bella Murray, ofOlin- ton. is visiting Mise Hattie Sutherland ment on Feb. 5ti. All membees pre. for a few days. -Mr. and Mrs.j.Sharp, sent. Minutes of lase meeting read, of Varna, (the latter formerly known approved and signedby the Reeve. as Miss Maggie Hartley, of Mensa11), Hunter-Keddy-Thatthe Auditors' were in the village on Tuesday visiting re ort as presented be adopted, that ' friencis.-Rev. Mr. Murray, of Kb - 150 copies of report be pritted for dis- tribution and that the auditors be pead $6 each for their services. Carried. Delbridge-Keddy-ThatBy-lews No's 2 and 8 as reed a second and third time be passed signed by the Reeve and the Corporate seal attached. Car- ried. Keddy-Hunkin-That the tender of the Beau, Times to do the printing usually reqnired by the Municipality Hunkin--I•Ituiter-That the follow- and have vative perty here rented committee rooins in are belle organized, for the year be accepeed. Carried. ing accounts be paid and that the MaCleY's black. The election of Mr. Reeve sign orders for same t --Joshua Ellber is coucedel-The emelt snow Johns, anditing accounts,' fee ; Wm. storm and the sabseqtent thaw have Turnbull, auditing itecounts, $6 ; rent Elie 41)0 roads bad r a ii g. Municipal World sub. 6 copies, 7 Week j. A. Malcolm, of Roclgeryille, who is forms, sem° . ?eta stienten salary as an applicant for the. precentorshie of cardine, dehvered the fouvtli of a series of sermons in the CarmeIchurch on Monday evening, his subjece being "The Yellowstone Park." The at- tendance was fairly Tama -Mr. Bar- rett, of London, accompitaied..by Miss Burns, of Belmont, are the guests of Mr. and MM. R. D. Bell, of Tacker. sniitle-W. Lane, County Clerk and W. Holmes, County Treasurer, were in the village Tuesday, -The °misers treasurer, $70';memos, regiseeenee Otrinel Presbyterian church led the births, marriages end cleeths $18; Exeter Texas ;stetting contraet and 'appeal notices $19.254 -Carried. Delliridge-Itedcly - That °oilmen adjourn to meet Apia!, and. at, 1 o'clock p. renao,ts Moneta, Clerk. 'UNDOUBTED 0-vIDENts GIDNTLRMV4/04 (tut pleetal to reenenese meeteese.es--: Serviee of preise in that church on Suaday lest. --:-Mrs. Kraft, ofiGtocierich, Was her the peat week visiting Mrs. Joseph Ellie. -Mrs. A. Murdock spent Sunda y and Monday visiting Eviends in Inicate-Mrs. Sheffer returned, lase week from a visit with her brother in Dublin. --- BRIEFSe-Miss Annie Carroll, who for a number of years has been in the employ of j. J. McKenna, has secured. a situation in Stratford. -Miss Ellen Curtin, of Beechwood, died very sud- denly at her home on Tuesday last. The lady was highly esteemed through- out the neighborhood. • PLUNGED INTO A WE' LL—Alex. Fraser, of this village, committed su- icide Tuesday morning by drowning himself in a well at the rear of the house. 'He got up out of bed about 1 o'clock, and going to the well, plunged in head first. Fraser had been des- pondent for some time, being out of work and fearing that his little family might become in want for the neces- saries of life. • Luoan. -- BRIEFS.-Notwithstanding the in of the weathertbab pre- vailed on Sunday last a very large congregation attended morning and evening services delivered by the •Bishop-. Representatives from Granton and other places. Both sermons Were very impressive. -0. Quigley and wife were in London for a few clays visiting Mrs. John Baevclet, sister of Mrs. Quigley. -The banquet under the auspices of the C. O. F. took place on Thursday night last, and was well re- presented from all parts. Even to Denis was there. - The Epworth League and Ladies' Missionary Societies purpose having a social and entertainment; at the Methodist par- sonage this Friday evening. Admis- son 10c. AU are welcome.--james Park is ahead, haying this week a new method of lightinghis store. He hes indeed far excelled all other business places for light. His already beautiful store glares inore beautifully with as light. Who will be next on the list Court was held here on Thursday of last week. --The Methodists,of this place, we under- stand purpose erecting a new and handsome church in the near future. (*rand Bend. -- Bearrs.-The weather has taken a change this week, and is much milder. -Mr. James and Sohn Poilick, of Indian Head, ale \ W. T., are leaving with three carloads ot steak and, imple- ments. The stock ieeegistered except Iwo span of bases, which are for work. Among soine of the stock pm - abased was two young cows with calf at their foot from. Wm. Fulton, of Brewster, and will en doubt make for themselves and their breeders a record ainong the herds of the wesa- Brawler aiid Bossenberry are busy this Week getting their simply of ice. They aro getting it off the lake and the quality is first; chtee.-There was party held at John Allister'S on MO11, day nit and was well atteralea, end no doubt alt enjoyed themselves, -The home of Mt, Thee, Webb has had Shipka.- The Meads of David Mirk otti EL Will vegtat to len Pills. Try them, Robb. Dunlop, of the Sth line, Hul- lett, has sold to his neighbor, Wm. Lowery, a two year old gelding, re- ceiving the sum of $125. Who says horses do not pay if you have the right stock. Lewis McDonald, who has carried on in Seaforth so successfully the ex- tensive carriage and blacksmithing business of the late John Dorsey, has disposed of the same to Robt. Dever- eaux, of Chicago, son of John Dever- eaux, sr.'of the Huron Road. East,, John Horton, a, highly respedted resident, of Leeburn, died. on Friday last, after an illness of only three weeks, with typhoid feyer, aged 55 years. Born in 1843 in Colborne, he was married 10 1863 to Miss Susan Os- baldeston, and moved to Goderich thwnship, -where he lived for 18 years. A saci death occurred in Clinton, on Tuesday, by the demise of Miss Annie Grainger, daughter of Sas. Grainger, Brucefield. Deceased had been em- ployed in town as a domestic, and. on Friday last was in good health, but later was laid up with an attack of in- flammation of the bowels. Geo. Fitzgerald, who has had charge of the finishing department in Broad. - foot & Box furniturefactory,Seaforth, for a number of years,leaves aboutthe end of this month for Liverpool, England, where he has been engaged with Fawlee SD Co. wholesale furniture dealers of that ciey, to look after the finishing department of their business. The magnificent offer of Mr. Wrne Doherty, of Clinton, to pay for half the cost of a new Methodist church, is the talk of the town this week, and his generous offer has been accepted and subscriptions are now out to raise the balance, which will soon be forthcoai- ing. The site selected is the finest in town on the Main street. - The church when completed will be up-to-date iu every way and will be known as the Doherty Methodist church. The death occurred on Tuesday, at Lucknow, of Dr. jean H. Gamier, one of the leading naturalists of Canada. He was a specialist in reptology and had just finished reading the proofs of a publication entitled "The Reptiles of Canada," which was intended to be published in the spring. The doctor was an Irishman, and a earadaaae of Trinity College, Dublin. 11e came to Canada over 50 years ago and trapped and hunted with the Indians of the Rim. nth: Barelle, Essery Disjardine, neighborhood where he settled for the Arthur Baker; Sr. Pt. II, Curtis love of adventure and his love of the Grattan, Ida Page, Frank Staten ; Jr. Pa II, wine Baker, Noah Tetreau, Paul Gratton 'Sr, Fb, I, Roy Bole, Elgin Webb, DaveTetreell Peter Ravelle, Emery Disjardine, Charles Page. VINETTA BANES, Teacher. township, and highly respected. Her husband and a large family of grown up sons and daughters survive her Mrs. Chas. Smith of Jimes, Ohio, writes: I have used every remedy for sick headache I could hear of for the past fifteen years, but Carter's Little Liver Pills did. me more good than all the rest, $700 is the amount of costs in con- nection with the suit against the town of Mitchell, over the $70 sewer in the river Thames. In addition to this we believe Mr. Mabee asks $100 from the corporation for extra work, not allow- ed by the courts. Mr. Alexander Trenieer, of Fuller- ton, received word. the other day of the death of his son William, who was. killed in the lumber woods in Manitoba on Friday last. The young man was 26 years of age, industrious and steady, and much sympathy is felt for the parents. Wm. L. McLarem of Cromarty, has purchased Thos. Bell's farm, being ease half of lot 20, concession 13, Hib- bert. The farm contains 50 acres. The farm adjoins Mr. McLeren's present one, and this latest purchase will place him. in possession of 150 acres of as good land as is to be found in the township. The death of Mrs. John Garterill, of Fullerton, occurred on Friday last, in her 906h year. For many years she was confined to her room a helpless invalid, bearing her sufferings, how- ever without a murmur and with true christian fortitude, and throughout her long weary watching for the in- evitable change, she was faithfully and affectionately tended by her eldest daughter and members of the latter's family. She leaves to survive her, Mrs. Alexander Roy, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Thos. Pridham. Stephen. SCHOOL Rnronx.-The report of S. S. No. 3, Stephen, for the month of Jan, is as follows, names occurring in order of merit. Sr. IV, Bruce Bossen- berry, Har1/1011 Gill, Nelson Ravelle ; jr. IV, Alma Bossenberry, Emma Zapfe, Ernest Mollard ; III, Leo Disjardine, Maurice Brenner, Edna Walper ; Sr. II, Emery (Derriere, Archie Webb, Victoria ; Jr. II, study of nature. gay. • SCELOOL ItEromr. — The January monthly report of S. S. No. 2, Hay, is as follows. Names are in order of merit,. V, .T. W. Todd, M. M. Russell, Mend Russell IV, Sara S. Northcott, W. R. Deegan, W. II.Warren; Sr. III, H. F. Johnston, Alice Dougall, Gertie Rarvey ; Jr. III, W. E. O'Brien, E. J. Gould, Luella Munn ; II, Cora Munn, R. F. Northcott, J. R. Mum ; Pt. II, Willie Russell, BertieNorthcott, Ethel Harvey; Pt. I, Roy Todd, Wilfrid Mune, Earl Brickwood. The best spellers in the monthly spelling matches were :-V, Maud Russell; IV, Sara Northcott; Sr. III, Alice Dougall; jr. III, Willie O'Brien; II. Cora Minn; Pt. II, Mabel Dougall; Pe. I, Wilfrid Munn. Mount Carmel. The following is it correct report of the standing of the pupils in Separate School for the month of January. Only the names of the highest three in eaeli class appear. V. class, jatnes Quaerie ; Sr. IV class, Mary Cotter, Madeleine Coughlin, Mary Ryan; Sr. IV class, Joseph Neville, Thos. Carey, ,Tno. Ryan e Sr. III cless, Alex. Mc- Donald, Patrick Mahoney, John Mc- Carthy; jr. class, Malcolm Mc- Donald, Martha Roberts, Therese Cotter ; Sr. II class, Fred Cotter, Frank Ryan, VinCen f fauttrrie ; jr. II class, M:ollie Gumene, Celia, Hall, levee Bali ; Pt. II class. Petrick Glavin; Sr. I class, Leo Hall, John Guinane, john O'Rourke '• Jr. I class: Willie Barry, Thos. 13ary, Mamie Average attendarem for the month, 40, Mess H. Moaun, Teacher. eene THE KLONDYICE'S WEALTH Would be No Inducement to the Suf- ferer if it Stood Eeeween Iliui a.nd Perfect; Health. tr, H. Little, Campbellford, writes 1 "About a year ago I luta a severe attack ef typleeid fever SCHOOL REPORT.—The lollowing is a correct report of S. S. No. 3, Stephen, for the month of January 1898. Namesare in, order of merit. IV class, Geo. Sanders, Herman Beaver. Ida jory, Cleve Stanlake, Samuel Sory, Edward Beaver and Daniel Sanders, equal; Luther Pen - hale, James Senders; Sr. III class, Clinton Sweet, Arthur Gleaville, Richard Glanville; Ir. III class, Stella Penhale, Beatrice Glanville, Charles Sanders'Lorena Ford : Sr. 11 class, Frank Triebner, Minnie Trielmen Herbie Ford, Marshal Box, Asa Pen - hale, Roy Parsons, Fred. Dearing, Homer 1Bagshaw •, Sr. II class, Vera Sanders, Laura Airy, Sadie Willis, Hattie Willis, Clara Beaver, Minnie 'Sanders Alorizo Ford, Willie Triebuer, Fanny Glanville, Viola, Penhale, jenttie Sanders, Nelson Sanders; , John Brown, of Reuse% who has IT class, ' Herbie Dearing, Edith :been conductingnthriving photogreeph Parsons, Eddie Willis, Thos. Glanville, 'business there, has sola out, a,iid inea Herbie Beaver, Mitchell Willis ; Sr. Ifew days will leave for the Westewhere Pt. 1 class, Lizzie Senders, Lillian lie will seek for gold. Mr. Brown has Stanlake; Jr. Pa I class, Garnet Craig, many friends in this section, who will Harry Pavsons, Samuel Stanlake. wish him peespersey, Average attendance was 43. • nICHARD N. °atm, Teacher. MAIIEBT 0120T 1.1130.Z.Z1,10.,..0101.11•41111. • Having purchased from Reid ez Co., London, a large quantity of •China FIRE OALE G0008 I - t • • We 8,re able to sell at Iabout half original cost. I Remember all pieces I at at half price. We have a fine assort- ment. No damage goods See our north window. J. R. Ftoss -43.21111.111111. Kirkton "Only 12•Days Left" of Stoneman Bros. Great 30 days Reduction Sale at Kirkton.',i eorne with the crowds and secure BARGAINS. Great reductions in all lines of Goods, especially in Winter Goods which we are throwing on tbe counters at half prices. STONRMAN BROS. Say Council. Corneatte-Council met Feb. 7th at 2 o'clock p. rn. All present. The audi- tors repore was laid before the Council showing a balance of $632.71 in the Treasurer's hands on the 81st day of Dec. 1897. The books were finally audited and. signed by the Reeve. Also a certificate of the _Auditors stating that they haYeesarnined the Treasurers bonds and that they consider them satisfactory. In regard of a petition of Alex. McEwen and others asking to have the dog tax abolished according to Vic. 8, Chap. 52, Sub -section 2, the petition was granted, and a By-law' ordered to be passed confirming the same. Repetition of David. Mack and others, praying the Council to form 0 new school section out of Lots 12, 18, 14, 15, 16, 17, 13, 19, 20 and 21 in the I, 2, 3 and 4 concessions, the Clerk was instructed to notify all parties concern- ed that the peeition will be considered at next meeting of Council. The Reeve was on motion empowered to buy a quantity of cedar for culverts. By-law No. 1, 1898 was duly passed after being read three times. Checks were issued for the following amounts :- Wm. Tinney,error in taxes $13.91; 0. Troyer postage $2; Sohn Foster, tile N. B., $3.8O; 3. Foster, tile C. R., 65c. ; 1. Welton awl, blacksmithing, $1.15 ; Mrs. E. Wetzel, charity, $I0; Munici- pal World 7 subscriptions, Assessment Roll, one pad, 59.25; Brown Bros., Treas. Cash Book, $3.40 ; T. Johnston dog tax refunded, 81; Gavin Ross' gravel, 57.34; G. Ross, damages, 52;' Alf. Tiedemen, service re Board of Health during 1897, $3.75; Wen. Trimner, bridge over each brans% H. S. D., $6.75; Fred aligner, auditors salary, 56; Merrier„ auditors salary, 86; 'Fred Hess, Sr., services re S, 12, $2 ; Hess, Mr., services ealr-Tr 8, 5, No. Q91.111Pil will meet A,gaill on Monday. March 7th at 10 o'clock a. M. when pathmasters and other °facers will be appointed. = The Board of Health met on San. 31s4 at 2 o'clock, all present. Dr. Campbell Medical Health Officer, jos Snell, chairman; Sas. Bonthron, Ira* speetor of Eastern Div. ; II Zimmer- man Inspector Western Div. ; Alex. McEwen, David Spencer and Moses Geiger, members. The Inspectors were advised by the Board to make their annual inspection of Schools, etc„ about the first week in Sune. The Board is desirous that the medical practitioners should carry out the Pro- visions of the Pulnic Health Act re- garding contagious diseases, as strictly as possible. The Board to meet again at the call of the chairman. Fran HEM SR, Clerk. • Canepaign Notes -- - M. 'Y. McLean, on account of voting for the Free Medicine Bile will no doubt, lose the confidence and simport of the Medical inen. .04 THINE. ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. This is the Time to Give A ttention to Voer Physieat Condition. The werriler we which will Come with the approaching spring months should find you steong and in robuse gr, Bieber ' 'hes been a . Municipal lesesith, your blood pure. and your ap- Legislator of note, and should he be petite good. Caret:vise yon will be in eleeted to the. Legislative Assembly, Clanger of savionS ilinesen -Purify and Will prove hiniself eqiialle qualified to . 1111 any office with which he might 1)0 eritich your blood withllood'e Sat; entrusted. e eapariila arid tiles "preperefor springs" ............e.. Thie niedicine •mekee rich, red blood Me. McCesucheye Hullett, and Miss anti Rves Vigor,at 'ul Vii4111tY` It Will T. len4e, (m tine, morns, woremen, guera yon aganst clangor from the rid on aloncla•y morning "at Eleth. cheeps Nvbioh will soon take place. "ONLY 17HE REST" NO M Should be vote., Mat