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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1899-3-2, Page 1TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING MARCH 2nd St. Marys JONES GETS $3,710.-1n the Divis- Iona( Court Osgoode Hall Monday afternoon B. 13. Osler, Q. C., for the G. T. R. moved to set aside the ver- dict and judgment for $3,750 in the case of Tones vs. G. T. R„ tried at Stratfoed before Chancellor Boyd and a jury. Tones, a traveller of Wood. stock, was injured at the James street 'crossing, St. Marys, in August, 1897. the baggy in which he was driving being dashed into by a freight. Plain- tiff claimed that proper warning was not given and that the train was tra,- yelling thirty miles an hour. The appeal motion was dismissed, with gos s. t, Chiselhurst Baines -- Sohn Wren, of Toronto Tjnivereity, is horae visiting friends. - Mr. Shepherd, son of John Shepherd, our esteemed stock dealer, has return - .ed home from the Old_ Country, whither he went sonee months ago , evitle several car loads of cattle. He was accompanied by D. ,McColl. of Hensall,and on theretern journey.they were 21 days on the water,having been .debaieed by a storm. He reports a very rough voyage. -- Mrs. George Wren has been very ill, and. doctors were in consultation last week. - - WEDDING BELLS. -The wedding of 131selsin, Wotcl has ieen ece ve Zurich from Daniel Zeller, stating that he ar- rived in Dakota, all rightend,consider- ing his advanced age, over 80 years, he stood thern jouey well. - Mr. and Mrs. HenrySchnell have returned to their i home n Cavelier, North Dakota, after a months' visst with Mrs, Schnell s father, H. Koehler, sr.-- Thomas John - sou and daughter. were last week at- tending the ftmeral of Mr. Johnson's brother -in-laws W. Meleose, of Baden, Winchelsea. • SCHOOL REPORT. -The reporb of S. S, No. 6, Usborne, for the month of February, is as follows :-- V, Leslie Robinson, Ethel Godbolt; Sr, IV, Dora Delbriclge, Tarim Miners, Mary Deis bridge ; Jr. IV, Gude Miller, Ila Del - bridge, Jennie Vail, Birde Francis ; Sr. 111, Chas. Godbolt, Mabel Sawyer, Bert Fletcher ; Jr. Ill, Garnet Miners, May Delbridge, Cecil Gamin ; Sr. IL Ella Berryhill, Flossie Francis, Olive Berryhill ; Jr. II, Leslie Warden, Vic- tor Sawyer, Wilfred Johns; Sr. Pt. II, George Coward, Edwin Coward, Clarence Fletcher; Jr. Pb. II, Othello Heywood, Almena Heywood, Newton Clarke ; Pb 1, Clarence Miners, Laura Woods. ' P. GARDINEE. B. TaALLs, Teethers. R, ' • Miss Tenet Melville, daughter of John Melville, of Tuckersmith, and George Wren, of Hibbert, took place on Wed- nesday at the residence of the bride's parents. The nupiel knot was tied by Rev. W. J. Waddell in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The young couple are highly respected in this neighborb.00d, and. a large circle of friedds 3oin your correspondent in wishing them success and happiness - through life. Biddulph BRIEFS-11/1rs.Lamphier,of Biddulph, is visiting friends in Londonthis week. •-William Ryan, of London, is visiting friends in Biddulph this week. -Ben Patrick, of Londoreis the guest of Ben Abbott. of Biddulpla. The two Bens were to hear the Bell-ringers and the Lady singers at Centralia, on Saturday 'alight last. They say it was very good and they are fond of singing. -Mr. Alonzo left the Suable line and was on the Proof line when last heard from; Albert likewise. -Messrs. Woods and Loaner' were in Biddulph on Satur- day. --,Tames Carroll, of Hay, visited friends in Biddulph last Sunday.-- ' No water has been found it the Cen- tralia, creamery yet, at least not suf- .ficient for the factory's needs. -Mr. Richardson, of St. Marys, was making • some business calls in reference to the ereamery plant this week. -W. Stan- ley, of London, was in Exeter on Mon- day ; also A. H. Hodgins, of Lieury, wasin Mooresyille.-Frank Holbine, of Stephen, was visiting in Centralia Monday. -Mrs, Edward Maher, of Port Austin, is still visiting, in this -neighborhood. Hart. Deceased has been a patient sufferer for some time and passed. .quietly away on Friday evening last.. She had.reached the age of 82 yearsr Two sons and three daughters are lef to mourn her loss.-Rev..A.IVIeFadyen; "Toronto, is spending a few days visit- ing his daughter, Mrs. Thos. McCul- lough. Tbe many friends of Mr. Mc- Fadyen are much pleased to see him looking so well. The best wishes of his former pastorate go with hint and his family. -R. Jamieson, who naet with a very painful accident a couple -of weeks ago, is under the care of Dr. Hackney, and is doing as well as can be expected.-- On Wednesday lest the home of Tames Harmer was the scene , of a very happy event when his .daughter Miss Mary, was united in marriage to Andrew Urquhart, of Dakota. The bride was tastefully at- -tired in white organdie. After the ceremony the guests partookof a sum- ptuous supper and the evening was ,spent in music, singing, games, etc. Mr. and 1VIrs. Urquhart carry away .with them the best wishes of the com- munity. Fullarton. ----- Betarre.-Death has again visited us • and. carried. off as its victim one of the .oldest residents of our community,Mrs. Agnes Hart, relict, of the late James 13rucefield Marrs. - Thos. Penfound married his housekeeper at the home of her parents near Harlock, on Wednesday last.- Reuben Graham proprietor of the American House, on Thursday evening last gave a compliraentary ' supper to a number of friends. Oys- ters and other viands were liberally I served, after which the company to the number of about 100 tripped the 1 light fantastic until the wee ma' 'ours of the morning. It was a successfid ! affair and all speak highly of Mr. . and. Mrs. Graham's affability and hospitality. - Geo. Turner left on Tuesday for the Old Country, with a car load of horses. He will be ab- sent about two months. -Miss Jones, of Mitchell and Miss Ettie Ballantyne, of Hensall were guests at Sohn Mit- chell's the past week. -Colin Kennedy, of Seaforth, called on friends iu the village on Sunday. -Thos. Snell and wife spent Sunday, visiting Mr. Snell's mother who has beau ill. -J. B. Jamie- son is improving, but will be unable to resume his duties again. -Mrs. Jacob Wolfe is ill, as is also Jemes Baird, sr. His son, David of St. Paul, is visiting him. -Miss Grace Elder, of Seaford), ' is visiting at William Murdock's.-The recent thaw filled the wells at the saw 11, and the machinery is in full rlflasb again. - Thos. Malloy is eve ong us after his severe illness. ong those who intend going to Mikeitoba and the coast in a few days are :-D. McTavish. Arthur Mason, Joseph Archer and William Gilmour. -Miss Jennie Mustard, assistant tea- cher of No. 10, Stanley, assisted as bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Thompson, of Goderich township. - Rev W. Muir will leave 'for Scotland in March ; he will preach his farewell sermon on March 12th. -Mr. Colwell has moved to his farm in Tackersmith. -Our saw mill is DOW well supplied with logs. -Mrs. James McDonald, who has been ill with pleurisy, is slowly re- covering. -Chas. E. Mason and John Murdock attended the manual meetingt as members of the Western Fait Assoet eciation, held in London last week. - The newly wedded gave a grand recep- tion on Wednesday evening, rit the respective bride's fathers. -The I. 0. F. gave an oyster supper on Friday even- ing. Dean Davis, of London, address- ed the brethren and friends, after which the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. A pleasant time was spent by those present. -J. T. Rose, our genial station agent dur- ine the past week solct six tickets to travellers bound for the Klon.clike,viz : Audrew, William and David Foote, of Briacefield, and three cousins frone Bay City, Mich. They leave next week. G. Rentgen, Clinton,met with an ac- cident last week by falling and break- ing his left leg at the hip 'very badly. S Plummer, jr.,Clinton, who was en- gaged the 1st of January to teach in S. S. No. 2, Goderich township, has ten- dered his resignation, to take effect at Easter. Nelson Trewartha has secur- ed the positiotein his place. WORSE THAN WAR. Hundreds are killed in,war, but hundreds of thousands are killed by consumption. There would bo no deaths at alleaused by this terrible disease if people could be made to understand that Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is it sure remedy if taken in the early stages. 25 eta. 50 cts and and $1.00 a bottle. Druggists will re- . fund the money if a cure is not effected. MILBuRN'S STERLING HEADACHE POWDERS cure the worst headache in from five to twenty minutes, and leaves no bacl after effects. One pow- sder 5c, 3 powders 10c, 10 powders 25c. Mrs. T. Lavan,Clinton slipped at her doorway and fell heavily, thereby causing a breakage of her right wrist, eon Thursday evening last. CLEARING SAL Assik...—OF SURPLUS STOCK.-..com. eye Ole sad MAKE Room •'Heavy discounts will be given on Men's Fur Coats, Ladies' Fur Capes, Robes and all lines of far goods. :Ladies' Jackets, Men'Ulsters, Boy's tigers, Ready-made Clothing, also ordered Suiting, Caps, Mitts, Shirts, • drawers and all lines of Winter Goods, All the above lines must be sold before arrival of Spring Stoolt, Do riot miss tlris sale ns you will get bargaill8 .011 610 abON'te. J01 -11s1 HM Hensall. Sutherland, Notary Public), ConveY a,neer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent and 'wirer a Marriage Licenses, Legal (loon month carefully drawn at reasonable rates Money to loan on real estate at low rates of in torest. Offiee at the Post office. Hensall. H. J. D. COOE'F. (Late with Garrow & Proudfoot) Barrister Solicitor, Notary Public). Honsa,l1, Ont. F. A. SellcrY, 14. D S., D. D. S. Honor Gradu ate or Toronto Ltniversity, Dentists, Teeth extracted without min or bad effects. Office 10 Potty s Bleek, aonsall. At Zurich every Monday, commencing May 301h. Tar Canaeavee. - The Carnival on Tuesday evening was a success, as us- ual. The attendance of costume skat- ers was large while some • very' flue costumes could be seen on the ice. The two mile skating race was won by A. Reichertwith G,Manus a good second; the boy's rano under 15 years was won by W. Sheffer, Ike Buchanan second; the boys race under ten years,svas won by Frank McGregor, A. Busch second. Gent's Comic costume, Fred Mamas as "Donkey Driver,"Laclieslancy costume Miss Nettie Fulton, as "Red, White and Blue," girl's faucy costume, Ethel Colsvill; Boy's comic costume, James Bullard, as "Santa Claus." Bairns. -• Rev, J. S. Henderson preached in Auburn last Sunday, in connection with the re -opening of the Presbyterian church there, Rev. Henderson taking his pulpit here. He preached an instructive sermon.- Daniel Kydd, who has been spending the winter months here, left this week for Winnipeg, where he intends work- ing at his trade as a blacksmith. -Mrs. G. McMoran, of Chicago, is here visit- ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wee Bell. -The friends of Mrs. Gavin Ross of Gowanside farm, near Rogerville, will be pleased to learn that she is recover- ing from her illness. --Cecil Rossenedi- cal student London, is home, having been called here owing to the illness of his mother, Mrs. G. • Ross. -Mrs. Geo.. Kydd's sale on Tuesda,y was a success. Articles sold well. Mrs. Kydd will visit among Mende in the neighbor- hood before leaving for the west to join her husband. -Mrs. Wm. Buchan- an left on Tuesday to visit her mother Mrs. Win. McAllister, of Ethel. -Jas. Delgatty and wife, of Blake, called on friends here on Monday, on his way to Centralia, where he takes parr in the revival services. Mr. Delgatty will re- turn to Hensall Thursday to take part in the Epworth League convention. - John Wren, of Toronto University, was in the village on Monday. He is home attending the wedding of his brother George and MissJa,net Melville. -Au Epworth League Convention, of the Hensall circuit Methodist church is being held in the church here to -day (Thursday). A splendid pro- gram has been prepared for the occa- sion. Rev. H. W. Crewes, of Toronto, will address the meeting in the after- noon and evening on matters touching upon League work. -A song service was held in the Methodist church on Sunday evening last. The program of song and scripture readings proved in- teresting to one of the largest congre- gations ever assembled in the church. -- Miss Kate Hodgins, who has been visiting in Toronto for some months, returned home last week. -Miss 'McIn- tyre, of Ailsa Craig, is visiting Miss Robertson. - James Stewart was in Seaforth on Saturday on business. -- Monteith, the Conservative, was elect- ed in South Perth on Tuesday-, and some of our more rabid Liberal friends lost motley on the event. -T. J. Berry, our esteemed horse dealer, wears a buoa.der smile than usual ; its a boy.- Mr.Knapton,of Parkhilevisited friends in the village over Sunday. -Rev. H. W Crewes, of Toronto, is a guest at the Methodist parsonage. -The con- tracts for the erection of the Methodist church at Eleven have been awarded. The edifice will be of modern archi- tecture, and is estimated to cost about $3,000. The contract for the carpenter work has been awarded Robt. Patter- son, jr., the brick work to R.Cadtriore, whilejohn Stacey will do the painting. The plans 3,nd specifications which were drawn by the esteemed pastor, Rev. Waddelbare aniong the finest we have ever seen, and would be a credit to any architect. It was Mr. Waddell's first attemptand it was a surpassing effort. The building will be ready in October. --Norman Cook, after several week's illness from la grippe is convalescent. -Mr. Shepherd, who some months ago event to England. with stock, re- turned home on Tuesday. He was on board a vessel hampered by the storm and was 21 days at sea. He was ac- companied by Daniel McColl, who laid over at Galt on business. He reports a rough voyage. -Dr. Maediarmid is laid up with the grippe, but can attend to the ailments of patients.- -Mrs. But- ton, of Winghaneis visiting her sister, Mrs. Dever. -Miss Robson, of London, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. 11. Arnold.- Mrs. Nicol Shines, who has been very ill during the pasb few weeks, has Sufficiently recovered to be able to go about the house. Mrs. Gavin Ross is also convalescing.-Mre. Wm. 13e11 continues very ill. --Miss Maggie Bu- chanan, who has been visiting her parents here during the past several months, returned to Manitoba on IVIsendev.-Two rinks of 'curlers went to London Wednesday. - The bicycle season is upon us ; the dealers have received some of their 1809 On Tuesday evening of lasb week Rev, W. E. Kerr and estimable wife enter- tained the members of the Bethesda Epworth League. A pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent by all present-Notwithstandieg the expense incurred in drainage works during the past year, the south gide of the village was again flooded this Week, and con- siderable damage datie to goods and 'circa:11.We in cellars. Mr. Foss threatene action against the council for the great toes he sustained. Dank( Pike, the well-known hostler rani army Veteran, has at last been recognized 11)3r the Ttele:1101 rens--reteeet., Affee ronfeen. nee 00,,ele 1I4‘ ,•00)11'e3 eArried ponSion, anti hesides 1eeeivilp,‘ ?twee ye44,434 hUk pemslon, Will hoplil I 144 fiittivo eighl vett cents per thi ye eSiiss 1899, • JOHN WHI'KE §ON$ Pablishers and Propneters Keller and Miss Holtman, of Zurich, visited Mrs. Ortweiri lasb week. -Miss Harvey, of Bethesda, is visiting at the Methodist parsonage, -While sharpen- ing a saw the other day Den'l McColl, jr , cut one of his thumbe to the bone, -Mrs. (Dr.) Thomson s and infant daughter, of London are visiting at John Macarthines.--Miss Eva Stone- man, who has been visiting friends in St. Marys, returned home last week.- Robt Pattereon, jt'., has been awarded the contract for the wood work of the new school house to be meted in S, S. No. 10, Hay, on Saha Elder's farm. - Edward Peart, who lives with William Pridhern, of Riisseldale, is visiting his parents in town this week. -J. W. Ortwein has re-engaged Miss ISIcEwan as milliner for this season, while E. Rennie has re-engaged Mies Sloane, of London. 1.46. • Shipka Brarrs.-I. Pickering disposed last week of a bunch of steers to Slir.Cough- lin for a good figure.--Richarde Patton is iet present engaged framing Mr. Harman's hall and will soon have it completed.--Normau 13uchankn is, go- ing to raise his baen in spring and put a stone foundation under it He is also going to put a foundation to it. Also Patrick 'Keough intends to enlarge his house and kitchen in the spring. This will add much to Mr.Keough's premises and will also help to beautify - the town. -The roads in this vicinity are very bad but we hope they will soon dry up for bicycle riding. .• Drysdale. BRIEFS. -We are sorry to have to report the death of a loving mother, Mrs. R. Iott. She has been it faithful mother to six sons and two daughters, who all are living except one, Alex., who died some years ago. Herremains were placed in their last resting place on Monday last. -A. very happy eventt took place here last Tuesday evening, when our noted merchant tailor, Mr. George Durand, joined hands in the bonds of matrimony with Miss R. Fields, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. John Orr. We join in and wish the young couple a long, prosper- ous and happy life. -We are sorry to report the death of Mrs.D. Pla,nt,t,who died very suddenly last week. She leaves it large family and they are young and unable to take care of themselves, . Her remains were placed in their lastresting pla,celast Saturday in St. Joseph cemetery. We express much sympathy towards Mr. "nand, - Louis R. Durand will start for the Northwest next spring. -- Matthew Westlake sold his four year old colt to P. McGregor for a fancy 'figure last week. -Messrs. John Dunn and Robt. Orr,sr.,are under the doctor's care and Mrs. Slack is very ill. The grippe catches the ancient residents very severely. Perth County Notes. There are fifteen grocery stores in Mitchell. • 3.M. Reihl, of Ellice, killed, a hog that dressed 727 lbs, last week. Mr. Jas. Bushfield, of Dublin, and a daughter have gone no Nauiano. 1VIiss Mary Sweitzer, of Anderson' who was; on the sick listhas recovered. T, Sample, of Blanehard, has enter- ed action for libel against W. T. Road- house. • • Mr.Louie Longeway has lost the contract of cars ,yulg the mails between Mitchell and Atwood. Mr. W. tv1cKeith, of the 8th, Blanch- ard, has sold his farm to Thos. Knox for a handsome figure. Ed. Robinsoteof A.nderson,leaves for Denver, 001., in a few days. There he will attend cellege to study law John R. Highet, of Anderson start- ed for Oak River, elan.. IVIoncle,y,where he has secured it lucrative position. Mr. J. F, Heard, of Anderson,. is at presenthi the Toronto hospital, where an operation was performed on him. Owing to continued ill health John Ribey2 of Anderson, has been advised to resign his position in the Sabbath school. Tames liValkum, of Mitchell, moved to Kirkton on IVIonclay, • reside in future. C. Moore has taken his place in the Ontario house, Mitchell. Friday evening, about 8 o'clock some unknown party threw it stone against W. B. Barley's .plate glass front, Mit- chell, caesing a loss of about $50. The Hibbert Board. of Health Met on Monday aud. appointed Dr. Hutchi- for the township of Hibbert for year slo89n,c).of Staffa, medical health officer • John Hodge t has moved out to his farm near Carlingford, which will be quite a change for him. He has sold his Mitchell property to Mr. Rock. of Logan. Acting upon the advice of their phy- sician, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pettapiece, of .Motherwell, purpose removing to a warmer climate in the hope of regain- • ing lost health.• • Francis Edwards, an old ancl esteem- ed resident of St Marys is at present seriously ill and his recovery is doubt- ful. Mr. Edwards was for some years a resident of Mitchell. Miss Jaate, of Mitchell, leaves next week for the Xorthwest to settle in Carberry. Miss Jones is very enter- prising and may go into business until some better venture loonis up. John Murphy,evho has been residing in Seaforth for some years, intends re- moving to his farm in Hibbere Centralia s CDOPPING.—All kinds of chopping clone,Tues- days, wednesditys, and Fridays. 1000 cords of ohn stave bolts and 1000 cords of heaning bolts wanted. Highest 'price paid, T. Elston, Cen- tralia,. SCHOOL REPORT.-Thefollovving is a correct report of S. S. No. 1, Stephen, for the month of February. The names are in order of merit. Sr. Divi- sion :- V, Melville Mitchell, Cedric Hicks, Laura Baynlia,ni, Ida Windsor, Wesley Luker, Albert Oallfas, Gertie Cottrill ; Sr. IV, Polly Windsor, Olintoa Hogarth, Katie Elliott, Alla Hicks, Annie Boyle,Almena Huxtable, Mary Hepburn; Jr.IV, Jennie Ilaggitb., Alvina Fleido Baker, .Bdith Bunt, Perry Windsor, Earl Mitchell, Aggie Hepburn; Sr. III, Geo. Hepburn, Bruce Mitchell, Eddie CalLfas, Wilber Lane, William Callfas, Pearl Walker, Rube Hicks. Number of names on roll 32 average attendance 28. ' Jr. Division :-Jr. III, Minnie Bayne ham, Fred Cottrill, Clara Fairhall, Minno Oallfas, Homer Metz • Sr. II, Eliza McCoy, Rosy 'Wilson, 'Warren Mitchell, Alvina Baker, Hector Mit- chell, F. Boyle, Allie Haggith, Russell Bloomfield, Hanna Mitchell, Irene Handford; Jr. IL Cecil Vale, Elva, Windsor, 'has. Heaman, Flora Hep- burn Winnie Essery, Cottrill ; Sr. Pt. Rebecca McCoy, Verne Wil- son, Will Tomlin, Verne Sheardown ; .Tr. Pt. II, Enos Windsor, Melinda ()albs, Ozer Wilson, Murray Elliott, Melvin Callfas, Stanley Heal:lean, Gladys. Eseery; Pt. 1, Wilfrid Hodgins, Frank Mitchell, Jos, Heaman, Gordon Wilson. Total attendance, 502, aver- age attenda,nce 26. W. B. BA-61.8liAw, ). Teachers. Miss M. M. Livras, Sam GRIGG AT CENTRALIA.. -There was a crowded congregation to hear Mr. Sam'l Grigg, the converted hotel keeper, in the IVIethodist church last Sunday night, notwithstanding the unfavorable weather. Mr. Grigg made a fayorable impression and the people turned out again on Monday night when a grand meeting Was held and much good done. Already showers of blessing are descending, and friends are looking for great results. Mr. Grigg will preach every night this week and also on Sunday next. Brnen8.-Mr. Delgaty, of Blake, is visitieg in the neighborhood, arid ad- dressed the large audience in the Methodist church' on Monday night with his old Cane fire. -The futerel of the late Mr. IVIcralls took place on Monday afternoon last to the Nursery cemetery. Hee. Smith, of Lucan, eons ducted the services, --Win. Hepburn, an estineeble young man of this place, left on Tuesday lest, for Manitoba, where he expects to get a position in contieetiott With the C.P. F. We wish him every saceese.-- 11.1t..laxton, of Sarnia, called on friends in the Village on Tuesday, --tee 4 Ilagyara's Yellow Oil oat be applied extern, ally or taken internally. A medicine chest in itself. Cures Cuts, 13tirns, Sprains, Gatherhiga. tfilt11114 8,1re reht0ati Otou QuinSy, Eldney hocla Chowene, of Anderson. played the wedding march. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. The young couple are spenclieg until March lst visiting friends In this vicinity. At that date they leave for their far Western home, where a re- ception awaits them at the horne of the bride's aunt, Mrs, 0, Pierce, of Mecham, Ill., onFriday March 3rd. Overcoats 3. D. MeOrinirrion. of Stratford, boot errand on Tuesday last. Ur. McCrims and shoe merchant, left) an a pleasant Boys Overcoats at, .....$1.00 mon went to Halifax, N. S„ and the Men's e $3 to $5.00 latter part of last week he married the lady of his choice, in the person of Before stock taking we offer a 3inlitsshajt. 4clisMtaneLtec°itcly%abtuTOensceenta rreeesiidaeinngt,1 of London, Oat., where me, eleceenes reduction in all lines. mon's home is. 011EAP SALE! Special sale of "Diamond Charlie," who operated in W'estern Ontario and was arrested at St. Marys, has just finished a term in a Missouri State prison, and as released only to be rearrested up a svarrent from Georgia, charging. him with stealing $10,000 worth of diam- onds from different' people. The man's correct name is said to be Amos Ros- enthal. The annual meeting of the, County L. 0. L. of South Perth was held in the Orange hall, St. Marys, on Feb. 7th. A large and most enthusiastic meeting Was called to order by W. Bro. M. Irviue, Deputy County Master. After a good deal of busieess had been transacted, including a decision to celebrate the "Glorious 12th of July" in London this year, the following of- ficers were elected :• Worshipful Mas- ter, M. Irvine ; Chaplain, Bro. Rueben Sweitzer ; Recording Secretary, Amos • Doiipe ; Treasurer, Geo. D. Lawrie; Speeial line of • Overcoats J. IP /Ross Farquhar SOCUL GA.Tn"PRIN G. -Miss Tena Mc- Donald entertained, quite a number of her Mends at the home of her brother- in-law Thos. McCurdy of the 13th con, of ITsborne on Friday evening. last'. All report having thoroughly eajoyed. themselves, indulging in dancing and social games until rather an early hour.. Excellent music was supplied by G. Bolton of the North Boundary. Director of Ceremonies, J. A. Robin- son ; Lecturers, Bros. J. Corbett and Whalen Thompson. • k On Friday last Nathan McGraw, a resident of Stratford, was found :by his family shut up in a room at their residence with a pool of blood by his side. Examination revealed the fact that he hael cut a vein in his leg with a sharp knife and would probably have bled to death had. he not been discov- ered. When Dr. D. M. Frame' arrived, McGraw ie said to have expressed a desire to die. Dr. Fraser adtnit s how- ever, that had the unfortunate man been very determined there was noth- ing toprevent him from accomplishing • his purpose. The patient was removed to the jail, where he is progressing fevorably. He is about 60 years of age and had been in it despondent moodfor some tirne past. • The pupils of S. S. No. IO, Stanley, aid theirVarna friends a yisit on Tues, ay afternoon and played a friendly the Tatirei himself. for some. Pine of, foot ,ball, in which they re has of 1 to 0. No. 10 will icicle be In- fests had his farm rented turned4we time, but he now intends, working it ib. Stifithe Slay by a vincible if they keep on in this way. Dyspepsia in its worst forms will The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry yield to the use of Carter's Little Nerve Pills, aided by Carter's Little Liver Johnston, 8th con. Ashfield, was the Pills. They not only relieve present scene of a very pretty wedding on Thursday evening, Feb. 16th, when distress but strengthen the stomach and digestive apparatus. their daughter, Miss Lottie E., was united in marriage to Henry White of St Marys Journal :--"Frorn the re- port of the Central Methodist choir, Stratford, in the presence of about 30 guests. Stratford, issued by the choir leader, W. S.Dingtna,n,we find that the leader A pretty private affair happened in Seaforth on WednesdaysFebrnary 15th himself was present 190 nights out of a possible 189." Funny. • , when the marriage of Alfred Black- evell, of Clinton, to Miss Margaret T., The Perth Spring Jury Sittings of eldest daughter of Wm. Colclough, of the High Court of Jastice, otherwise Goderich township, was consummated known as the Spring Assizes, will be- by the Rev. A.D.McDonald, D. D., of gin early this year. Thursday March that town. 16, is the day set down for them to Geo. Smith of the machine room, of commence at the locel court house. the Clinton Organ factory, had it fin. John G. Ballard has sold his farm 00 ger cut off his left hand by a saw on the first concession of Elma, adjoiu- Thursday last. A kindly ace was done ing the Listowel corporation, to Henry last week by the taking up of a sub- Karges at the price of $60 per acrescription by the hands for the benefit The farm contains about 100 acres and of A. W. Fnrry and Geo. Smith, both is in capital shape, with excellent of whom had the misfortune to meet buildings. ' •with accidents; the handsome sum of The annual meeting of the share- $35 was gathered: holders of the Fullerton cheese fwd. - s One LAXA-lavER PILL every night butter factory was held on the 4th of for thirty days ,makes it complete cure this month, when it was decided that biliousness and constipation. That another separator should be put in at just 25 cents to be cured. the factory, thus pubting a stop to the 4 Mr. Walter Reddy, of Usborne, has tedious delays evhich so often occur • theren bis possession a species of the fea,th- A serious accident befel Mr. David Sykes, of Logan, on Monday. He, itt company with his brother James, was cutting wood in the bush, when a slab that he was cutting and which had not been cut at the stump, flew up and struck him on the chits, smash- ing his lips into a jelly. In 131a,nshard last year the total ex- penditure was $16,066.75 and the total receipts, $20,477,32, leaving a balance Kraehling, of Morris, and which re - 0 tred tribe rarely if ever seen in these pierts at this season of the year. On Tuesdey he veent to the bush to • cat wood and on felling a tree discovered a large bird fly out of a nest, and on capturing it discovered it to be a wild duck. Its feet had beete frozen but otherwise it was all right. Mr. Keddy has his prize now caged. The likes was probably never heard of before. A distressing accident befel George in the hands of the treasurer of $1,110.- suited in his death from the injuries he sestained,on Wednesday,Feb'y 8th. Having decided on erecting a new barn he had gone to James McGowan's , bush in East Wa,wanosh to cut the The marriage teak place at Brant- 1 timber, and while felling some he met ford on Feb. 15, of James Clayton with this accident. It has east a gloont 57. They also found the total assets to be $5,133.18 and the total liabilities (0 be $1,531.86, leaving a balance of assets over liabilities of $598,42. Freeman, formerly in business as re storekeeper on Terrace Hill, to Miss Ida May Fernley, sister of J. M. Fern- ley, of Toronto, formerly of Brantford. Mr, Freemen is a highly respected young man from the neighborhood of Sl.T ..14ailGillies W. left St. Marys a week ago to take a position in a (dry goods store in St. Thomas. Mr. Gillies was well and favorably known in St. Marys where he had lived for many yoga's. He was formerly in the employ or A. Beattie & Go., then itt business for himself and since that time in T. Sell & Co.'s dry goods store, A very pretty wedding was that eirhich was celebrated Wednesday af- ternoon, the 15th inst., at the resi- dence of Samuel Batten, Anderson, when his daughter, Carrie, was united in marriage to "tiklward N. Lake, of Itasca, 111, U. 5. The ceremony Was perforroedby Rev. Iolm Bally of Kirk ton, in the presence of some fifty d e-,000, guests The bride was prettily attired In over the community, where the de- ceasedhad been a resident for the pose 28 years, and where he was highly re- spected by everybody. He was in every way an honorable and upright citizen, and possessed one of the finest 150 -acre l'arrns in Harms county. Sohn Campbell, a well-to-do farmer living on eon. 10, of Lobe township, suffered a, severe loss by fire at an early hour Tuesday morning, his two large barns, together with the &eater part of the season's crops and a num- ber of implements, lacing totally de- stroyed. The fire oceurred about 1 o'clock, and before it was discovered it had gained considerable headway. An alarm was raised as speedily as pos. able, but when assistance arrived it Was to late to save anything more that Mr. Campbell's live stock. These were very .valuable, Mr. Campbell iv reported toceba,ve carried no insurance on either the buildings or contents, which were valued at between $3,000 ite Organs, and. brocade, With brIdal wreath fastening the bridal Veil, and was assisted in the ceremony by. her Pl.tue32,,,r,„ 011 (Santee &Mein, Anse E. Batten, who wae , 1,10W w114,t, DINetitet.y tilq,Stlet crealu. The IS THIS PLAIN ENOITOB: t If you bave a nagging einigh and are losing flesh, go to a, drug Store and get, a bottle of ' ' ' b b heilted lit ' rti the Shilelfs'ConsuMptitiii Cure. Take tWo.thirds ' wutY f"u'l "11. ml " l't" lc Prel"tr"'l " ' '1"'""" '' ''''"''`" 0'1 hY the 1 b'''10's Igtili:tC,"Osit(1)"'IllitrtiVii,4%'10}166nlevelCitili.al'ail.r,,ig „°,, tii6d1 it • On(4, 1.'. 11,01`t!.? utt 11.1nd I?1,, , , ,. , v ., ,. ,8 1., , ..,. 1,,, , ,..t,, i . ,.,,,.., , rowiOef-t Itl-X1,1'414ti of ,Ar",11 ',,i1rawherrx. 1/01, b,,/,., ,.,), ,,,',,,,,r i;1,4 t,011, N ,010, A 1 4 5 ,, ,L, zo ,,,,,, , ,..i ,i;1,11:i 1, 0741 . Bearrs.-John Oeden, who has been eonfined to his bed for over amonth, is able to be around again. -Mrs. John Mara, has also recoyered from her re- cent Illness. - Mr. Kelly offered. his farm near here for sale by auction last week, It was not sold. It is a good farm, but owing to the death of one of Mr. Kelly's sons, he has no use for . Hills Green DEATH or Wsineeer Hestae-One of the pioneers of this section and founder of the village of Hills Green, died on Thursday last at the home of his daughter. Mrs.Smillie,in Essex county, at the age of 74 years, with whom he had gone to reside. Deceased owned the farm on which the village is laid ut, now owned by Andrew Love. e was highly respected by a large circle of friends,as was attested by the largeftineral on Saturday, his remains having arrived from Essex on Thurs- day night. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Smillie to mourn his demise. His wife and several other children having preceded bine in death. Lucan Breers. -Dr. Ilossaele is, we are sorry to learn, again confined to his room. We hope for his speedy re- covery.-Wpa. Tier, one of our High school teachers, was taken suddenly ill the forepart °Vast week, with attack of appendicitis, bat Mr. Tier being of a, robust constitution and with the time - le assistance efea, Si. Marys physician, he was able to resume his post on Mon- day of this week. -Mr. and Mrs. Can- ning lost their infant child on Friday; its remains were taken to Brinsley on Sunday for interment, where Mr. Canning formerly resided. -On Thurs- day of last week W. Robinson wore smiles, his wife having present- ed him with a bouncing baby boy.- Rev. Mr. Rice preached to a full house on Sunday evening last, having given tiu e week previous that his sermon unda,y last was to be on "Short ds and narrow blankets." No doubt ones would think it a hard subject, but Mr. Rice handled it to perfection. , His subject for next Sunday/evening- es the "Philosophmal dunensions of hell.' -Dances are the order of the day in and around Lucan.-While Mr. and Mrs.Gilfillan were at church on Sunday last some thief or thieves entered their . residence from a back door, and no doubt from the waythat they secured their booty, it wasnot their first atterapt Throughout their search a lamp was broken. It ha understood that $11 was foued by the thieves. A nice dose of cold leacl wouldn't hurt such people a all.-- Mr. Porte still keeps his bed. A LITTLE TALE ABOUT TEACHERS. -Your correspondent has been and does take great interest in schoolwork. It is a glorious work to educate the minds of the little Ones, but here again all are nob possessed with strong mental minds, therefore, a teacher, who is paid to teach it child, might, to study each child's nature, ancl they will soon find out a vest cliffererce be- tween a weak, delicate elsilds' mind and a robust ehihls. A strong child can Stand more study dem a sveak child, therefore your corrceponderit thinks that this severe whipping poor delicate children such as is. indulg- ed iti,in our public school is like driving it horse that hae 'neither flesh nor strengthrr to cay his load. We trust that there will , be less of this severe whipping done in the future and it little more patience on the parb of the teacher shown to, the pupil, who will get along much faster it kindness is Shown. A FOriena Trecarts, —sae— In Windsor Tuesday morning the natural fOS.1.1peri which practically the whole city depends for fuel, sisddeely gave out There wits a subdued roar in pipes, hissing sound, and the lights went out. People who *were using coal and wood stoves that had been fitted im for gaS. ripped out the ;nee fiXtirres arid fell back on the fuel they had been ac- euetantecl to use, bet many had log the linings of the stoves and had get along as best they dotoa i0e#141 dinner.