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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1899-3-9, Page 1rrr ..uni--ois 64- GAZETTE. TWENTY–SIXTH YEAR NO. 30. EXETER, ONT CANADA, THURSDAY 1V10RNING 1VIARCH9th, 1899 • McGillivray SCII0oL Reeones--The following is a correct report of S. S No. 5, McGil- livray for the month of February. lee., port is based Qn the work and atteri- ,elance of the pupils. Nantes are in oe- eler of merit. V, Pat, Buckley, Dan Coughlin, Alfred Scott -.Sr. IV, Ettie Coughlin, Nora Coughlin, Pearl Wilson, Clover ShortStelII, Josephine Coughlin, May McGlory, Georgeda :Scott, Tornmy Lightfoot, Lilly Light- foot, Cora Short, Edward Parader, Willie Lewis, Joe Doyle, Harry Lewis, Garnet Cockwell ; Jr. III, Leo Clough - lin, Sam Scott, Olive Short ; Sr. 11, Roselle Lightfoot, Mary Hoffman, 'Nellie Lewis. Pearl Shore, Wesley •Cockwell, Jenneb Maguire, Jen uey Lewis ; Jr. H, Gladys Short, Erwin :Scott ; Pb. II, Arnold Coughlin, Allis Wilson, Lottie Welsh; Pt, 1, Ray - ,mond Coughlin, Adraip Coughlin, Mable Lightfoot, Adeline Hoffrnan. _Number of names OR roll 37, average ;attendance 30, J. H. LANE, Teecher. SOLmoL REPoRT.-The followhag is a ,correct report for S. S. No. 1, McGil- livray, for the month of February. Names in order of aggregatesfor at- tendance, conduct and general pro& .ciency. Sr. IV, Ray Cobleigh, Irving .Neil, Charlie MilIer, Ella Aitkens, Charlie Drummond ; Jr. IV, Petrick !Glavin, .Tolin Miller; Sr. III, Ada Neil, Eva Aitkens;OoraLewis Tames Glavin Percy Simpson ; Jr. III, Libbie Miller, Irene Cobleigh ; Sr. II, Edwin Miller, Martha Lewis, Clara, Glavin, Mona O'Reilly; Jail, Russell Simpson, Willie Lence Cobleigh, Eyliner Shear. down ; Sr, P. II, Chester Stewartson; r. Pb. 11. Uneasy Ned, Bella, Miller, Cecil O'Reilly, Mable Miller, Thomas O'Reilly. Number on roll 31, average ;attendance 16. Members on Honor Roll for February :- Irving Neil, Ray Cobleigh, Edwin Miller, Charlie Miller, iBella lefineem BLSTON, Teacher. Z ion eee Siddulph i Wammaarlaisaamonoweianiamoril• Bayfield. Hnnsa.11. Centralia Usborne WEDDING BELLS -An event of no small iraporta,nce took place at Drys- dale at the residence of Aeem, Stevens, Township of flay,on Wednesday evert- ing, March ist, it being the occasion of the marriage of his daughters Minnie to John A. Routley, of ileborne town- ship. After the nuptial knot was tied by Rev., E. A. Shaw, of Bayfielcl, the company, numbering some 40 guests, sat down to a most sumptuous wed- ding supper. The ceremony was per- formed at 7 o'clock p. to. promptly. We bespeak for the young couple a happy future. Dublin. BR,D:ovs. _ Miss Attie Williams has been in Kinkora for the past week, the guest of her friend, Miss (JoIlins.-Ivliss Mamie Frazer, who has been visiting her uncle in Wiarton, has returned home. - M iss Annie 13ush &id lias gone to Vancouver, B. Oath reside with her grandmother. - Miss Lizzie ,Datican while skating fell on the ice cutting her knee. She is now at her, home in Seaforth under the doctor's care. -S. Delaney who has been in Toledo,Ohio, 'for some years past, has veturned to /Canada. - Luke Fortune has retired from farming and has gone to Seaforth to reside. --Joe Williams had a raffle the other eveniug of a gun, which at- tracted quite a crowd. --Miss Maggie O'Brien sold her farm last week, get- ting a fairly good price. -James Mc- Quade, one of the most prominent citizens of McKillop died at his resi- dence after an illness of a short dura- tion, and his funeral took place to the Catholic cemetery during the course of last week. He was a, fine man, a devoted husband, a tender father and will he sadly missed by his remaining family, who have the heartfelt sym- pathy of all in their sad Sailliceion.- The prospects of having fair weather in March are not very encouraging, as we are at present blockaded in by a sterile, In/mese-Frank Brock has gone to `Work with Philip Brooks. -Mrs Brooks Is going to build a new house this sum- COuNcIL.--The council met on March ener.--Henry Redd finished his season's 6th pursuant to adjournment, the threshing ou Saturda M t d Miss Harris spent Sunday with Henry sea.- Reeve and all the members were pre - 'Squire's -Mr H s P Minutes of lasb meetieg were aoine better, and on a. fair way of re- ' ' d read, approved and signed • by the Reeve tovery ff nothing else sets in. -The . A number of accounts were ordered to be paid. Tenders were re Scotch twin Evangelists are expected to hold meetings on the Elimville cir- ceived for the erection of a bridge over river Sauble ou sideroad, opposite lots cult on Sunday, March 12th, will 15 and 16, concession 1, -as follows :- preach at Zion in the morning, San night. Will continue the services in shine 2 30 o'clock and. at Elimville ati s R. Patterson fon superstructure, $192 do sub-strueture, $100 Elineville church during the week, CW. L Come to hear them and get your soul Total $292 blessed. Everybody welcome.- Mrs. ; . Bice, for suberstructure, $211 do sub -structure, $123 .1 Peart has returned borne from her -visit aiming friends at Wiarton. Johri Total $331 looks five years younger since she R.H.Radcliffe, for superstructure, $325 ,came back; it was the longest two do sub -structure weeks he ever spent in his life. -Our and superstrncbure $375 :genial teacher, we believe has grown about two inches this week ; his mind The council decided to accept the ten- der of hoist. Patterson, at $192 for etas cleared off now, aud he wears a the superstructure; and Clerk to pre - 'broad smile those days, it is 3 girl. pare plans and specifications in accor- Both 'nether and child are doing well. dance with the particulars given to -One of our fast drivers, Sam, had contractors, when invited to tender, an experience the other day. he will and to prepare a Bond for execution. not forget in a hurry. He went to tbe The council adjourned to meet again sale, then went to Winchelsea, bought on Monday, the 3rd day of April, 1899, some goods arc' started for home ; the at 10 a. rn. _dry goods were allgone, and his cap in , W. D. STANLy, Clerk. the bargain; don't driye so fast.-- ; . George is expected to sail for Holland ! ----.--- .--o-O-or—rel ---- 'en a few cla,ys by one of thelast Liners I Zurich .on important business. Success to you I -- George -The young book agent, from Bnines.-Mr. Ed. Bossenberry, the the south, was seen travelling north popular horseman of this place, has -through the tried on Sunday evening, • purchased from Mr. Andrew Dunkite in search of his glasses ; it needless to of Varna, his well known trotting eay he found them and wearer. It was horse, John Dunkin, jr., for which he hard travelling through the rain and paid $150. This horse can show a 2.30 mud. -George J. will be able to take clip now and has never had any proper his girlout in grand style this summer training, but under Mr. Bossenberry's with that new top buggy. -Mrs. S. P. experience, care and judicious usage, will have to knit stockings for we shall be greatly surprised if he does ;those little chickens. -5. Peale, had not throw dust on the best horses at A fine young lamb in February.-- the fall meetings. -William Brock sold a horse, and Henry ' SERIOUS ACOIDENT.-A very serious :Squires also, for good figures; good and painful accident happened here ..horses pay. -The Winchelsea Creamery last Wednesday afternoon. As Mr. J, maid its patrons 20.70 cents per pound B. Foster was driving away from the ;butter fat, milk delivered, at the fac- 'Catholic church, the eight-year-old • tory, for January make. Wenotice I son of Mr. Henry Randle went to - that the St. Marys Creamery for the climb onto the back of the carriage, • same month paid its patrons 19e when another boy, pulling him, his cents per pound butteefet,milk deliver- 1 foot caught in the wheel and the un - ed. 'Reel for Winchelsea Creamery. fortunate boy went around with the e wheel. One of his legs was frightfully torn, the bone protruding through the skin. Drs. Buchanan and Crunpbell amputated tbe leg above the knee. The shock was a severe One to his system, and it is feared he will not recover. e NOTHING LIKE IT. You should remember that no other medieino - is like Shiloh's Consumption [Cure in any re- spect. If other remedies have failed to relieve your cough or cold, that is all the more reason why you should try Shiloh's. Ahvays sold un- der a positive guarantee. U. it does not help you the druggist must give back your money. 0 eta.. 50 cts,, and $1.00 a bottle. EVEltY SPRING Mrs. Aggie Barnes, Lunenburg, N. S., writes: "I have taken 13. B. B. every spring now for some years, to purify my blood and keep my system in good order. anht can honestly say 'I do not know of its equal anywhere." ALL CASES OF WEAK OK LAME 13A.0K, backache, rheumatism, veill fincl relief by wearing one of Carters Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache Plas- ters. Price 25 cents. Try them. erommarionmormercie ,CLEARING SALE. Aussu...-.0F SURPLUS STOCK........ymik 4,14 (kW MAKE • 4.Y.0 et; see see - Heavy discounts will be given on Men's Fur Coats, Ladies' Fur Capes, Robes and all lines of fur goods. , Ladies' Jackets, Men's Illsters, Boy's tisters, Ready-made Clothing, also ordered Sttitings, Caps, Mitts, Shirts, drawers and all lines of Winter Goods. All the above lines must be sold before arrival of Spring Stock Do not miss this sale as you will get bargains on the above. JOHN HALL, DflSllwoocI Sutherland, Notary Publie, CeirVe ancer, Oommissioner, Fire' Insurance age and. lesurer of Marriage Licenses. Le al doe ments carefully drawn at reasonab e rat Money to loan on real estate at low rates of I tercet. Office at the Post office. Kensau' lee• 3'. D. COOKE. (Late with Garrow. & Prondfool.) •Barris( Solicitor. Notary Public. Rensall, Ont. I F. ot MP:idaDulANy'81YeY112,r. (4'f4gt extracted, without pain or ba'd effects. Offi in Petty's Block, Pfensall. At Zurich ever Monday. commencing lVIav 39th. ' , Cavell -m -10i kinds of chopping done,T nes- y days, wednesclayS, arid Pridays. 1000 cords of nt elm stave bolts n.nd 1000 cords o..1 hoping bolts u wanted, flighost price paid,. 1'. Liston Con- es tralia. n Beeenre..-The revival services con- ducted by Sam Grigg are increasine in power and interest. The church is s„ quickened, backsliders have been re- eh:Limed and sinners saved. Mr, Grigg , will remain another week and preach next Sunday here, and at Eden at 2.30 h ee p. m. -Miss Rollins of axeter, is guest y of Mrs. Andrew leickse-Miss Levitt of Exeter is elso visiting in the village. ✓ 7 Mr. Bagshaw principal of our P. 5, y is on the sick list Also R, Neil and g R. }landlord. - Hedden had a sevvieg bee last Monday afternoon and a in the evening entertained a number Bnines. -Miss Maud Zinger of Exete and Fred Potter, of Detroit, formerl of Kincardine, who has ,been .visitin in Exeter for the past few days, spen Thursday visiting friends in the vi lage.-More snow, more winter; goo sleighing with improved business. j. S. Case this week shipped a larg quantity of clover seed to Toronto The price paid. the farmers range from $3 to $3.85. -Dan. McKenzie wa in Lowe this week renewing acquaint anew. He ha,s.been sojourning in the Western States for some time. Hi many old friends were pleased to se d of young people on the occasion of her birthday. -Mr. Grigg is ma,kieg him - e self a good fa,yorite by visiting and , praying with everybody in the village. d He is about 1, Is Master's business and s does it in a business like way. Success _ to his .efforts him. -Cook Bros. have on exhibitio a chainless bicycle. It attracts con- siderable attention.--McDonell Bros. have erected a handsome business office in their store, which adds to the appearance of the interior. -Wm. Beek and wife, who have been visthhig friends M and around the village dui ing the past winter, on Tuesday re- turned totheir home in C/arberry, Man. -.T. E. MeDonell visited friends in St. Marys and London during the past week. -Jas. Ooxworth has commenced farming. -James White has been poor- ly during the past few weeks. -Thos. Munn and. wife have returned to Mani- toba after spending the winter months with Mr. elunn's brothers here. -The Epworth League convention held in the Methodist church on Thursday' last was qtrite a successful affair. It was in connection with the Hensall circuit. Some excellent .papers eveee read and valuable discussions indulged in.: -The address by sir. Crevves proved instructive, and was delivered in an entertaining mauner.-Andiew Don- al], has moved into R. Patterson's house on the London road. --Miss- Harvey, atter two weeks' pleasant visit, at the Methodist parsonage,. on Monday re- turned to her home in Ushorne.-W. R. Hodgins last week purchased a fast pacing mare „from a farmer in Hay township; she has a, two -thirty gilt. -A. Scott, of Seaforthespent Tuesday in town. -Mr. and Mrs. T. j. Berry mourn the loss eff their infant son, who died on Thursday last -,-Mr. Trott of Seaforth was in town on Tuesday buying borses. There were many that suited him, but farmers held them too high in price. Some fine specimens cha,nged hands, howeyee.--Henry Rundle took possession of half interest in the roller mills this week. The firm will be known as the Cook Bros. 0o. -e Mrs. (Rev.) Henderson is eutertaining her sister from Detroit. -Laurance, the 8 -year old son of Mrs. Wm. Wood died on Sattirday evening: after a brief illness. The funeral service was held in Carmel church and the remains in- terred in the Rodgerville cemetery on Monday. -S. B. Hurneson, whose ill- ness has from time to time been re- corded in Tai Tema% died on Friday last at the age of 51 years. Deceased had been ill for some time with a com- plication of diseases, and suffered con- siderably. Before coming to Hensel). he resided on a farm near Ohiselhurst, which he left to seek retirement. He was an esteemed resident of Hensel', and a charter member of the C. 0. F., under the rites of which society his re- mains were interred in the Roslgervil- le cemetery on Monday. He leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his demise. -Mrs. Swan is in Goclerith this week attending the funeral of her brother, Mr. Drysdale, a farmer who resided near Goderith, and who died last week. -Miss Ida, Dick who has been visiting friends in Parkhill and also atten ling the millinery openings in London, returned home this week to spend a few days before taking her new situation in Olifford.-Miss .Alice Petty attended the millinery openings in London lastweele-Miss emith who last week visited friends in Hamilton and attended the millinery openings in Toronto, has returned home with the newest fads and fashions. -Miss Mary Haan is visiting her brother, Peter, in Detroit. ---Miss Tena Swan is -visiting friends in Goderich this week. -Bell Bros. who recently went to the Old Country with a shipment of horses having disposed of their stock, are on the return journey, and will be home this week. -Miss Hattie Sutherland is visiting at her uncle's, A. Dent, Mitch- ell. -John Fitzgerald and Sohn Shep- herd, of Ohiselburst, were in London yesterday attending the wedding of John Taylor, nephew Jemes Taylor and Miss Elizabeth 0, Latta, only ' daughter of the late John Latta, of Chiselhursb. The ceremony was per- formed at the residence of the bride's brother, S. B. Latta, principal of One of the schools there.---.1ansee Beverley furniture dealer, and an old and es- teemed resident of town, leaveS for Goderieh in a few weeks, having per - chimes' the furniture and undertaking business of the late Mr. Cornell. A large number of friends here regret the removal of Me. Beverley and fain- ily fromtown,-.W, S. Dever of Elocler- ich was in Owe; on Monday. -Wheat has been emoted ab 70e, the past, few deers ; it is now 680,--estiss Van Eg- mond, of legmondville was in town on Saturday visiting friends. -The Curl- ers wentto tendon on Wednesday and played st game with the St. Marys team, being defeated by two abets. They report very' either treatment by the St. Marys tearn.-leere W Kerr on next, Sunday evening Will preach a special sermon on "Tail -bearing Stand - et," --Rev Henderson announces a ser - les Of special serneSes, to eomenerice on Sunday eyenitig. 25th -Very littlo building is apparent for this season in fowneeirtermatice agents haye itifeet- ed the keen this Week, Sharon the person of Robert Coward, of the 8th concession. Deceased was born in • Yorkshire, England, in the year 1819, , and came to this country in his youn- , ger days, settling in Usborne, when that township was a dense forest, and where he has siuce resided. Mr. Coevard possessed a streng constitu- , tion,but of late years,owing to infirria- , ties, his health has been gradually failing him until this winter, when, as • with others, a, severe attack of la grippe removed his spirit to the better ; world. Deceased was highly respected by a wide circle of friends by whom his memory willlong be cherished. He leaves a grown up family to survive a noble, honest and loving parent His remains were interred in the Exeter cemetery on Saturday. JOIele Weave es eONS Pubhshcr3 and Proprietors DEATH RIOUARD MOGILX4.-At six o'clock on Sunday evening, March 5th, Richard McGill died at 345 South street, London. The deceased was in his 81st year, and enjoyed good health until the recent severe weather, since w lice time he failed, slowly dying of pneumonia. Re cante to Canada when a young man from his native country, Ireland, and settledin the wild forest in the township otlIsborne, where he livecethe most of his life, a busy and prosperous farmer. Mr. McGill was of a quiet, retiring disposition,was highly respected by those who knew him, and leaves a family of five sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. The deceased was staying this winter with his second daughter, M (Dr.) Balfour, of London. The remains were brought to Exeter on Monday and conveyed to the old. homestead farm where they were buried on Wed- nesday beside his wife, who has been dead for some years. March 2nci, one of oldest remaining pioneers of this township, pa,ssed away DRAM OP ROBERT CJOWARD.-0,12 Senoor, Itnemer.---S.S.No.4Stephen Iarranged emending to megit. Sr IV Clara Martene, Mary Roeszler ; Ruesell Bastard ; Jr. III, Fred Amoy, !Freeman Morlock, Arthur Amey. and Pearl Kestle, "eq."G. Arney, Wilber Rowe, Albert Wein, Chester Rowe John Hartman ; Sr. II, Ezra Wein Oliva Hartman, Mabel Clark, .Nora Hartman, Tommy Roeszler ; jr. IT Almina Yaeger, Herbert Morlock, Jacob Hartman, Albert E. Whitaker Sr. Pe II,Willie Smith, Wesley Wein, Annie Hartman, Elgin Amey, Cecil Rowe, Willie Roeszler ; jr. Pt. II, August Hartman, Della liestle, Nora Brown, Cora Clark,Aaron Wein,Idella Smith ; Sr. Pt. I, Minnie Kestle ; Jr. Pt. I, Elde Wein, Albert Hartma,n, EdwinWein, Leo Hartman. Average attendance 2(3. * X. H. HorarEs, Teacher. —r-' Beanes.-The sleighing is very good agein.-Rag bees are the order of the day in this vicinity now. -Jas. Wein- wright has been on the sick list this week. -A great nsany of the young men in this vicinity were disappointed on Sunday last on account of the snow storm. -John Roatley who was mar ried on Wednesday last to Miss Minnie Stevens, of Drysdale, returned home on Tuesday and moved into his new residence on Wednesday where he will reside for the future. -P. W. Brown attended the shooting match held at Kirkton on Wednesday. -Ii. M Brown is Exeter this week re -pack- ing apples foreelessrs. Jones & A great many of the young ladies' -in this vicinity atteeded the rag bee at Wm. Oreery's on Wednesday after- noon. -David Wynn is able to be around again but improving' very slowly after a long seige of la grippe. Mrs. Gourley intends moving to Kirk - ton about the first April where she will reside in the future.-Rbbert Harding and George Pullyblank were the guests of W. Creery oa Sunday last, -Messrs Couch & Roy and others interested are making arrangements to erect a telephone line from Exeter to Winchelsea, and the probabilities are it will run' through to Kirktnn, Woodham and St.' Marys. -The many friends of Robert Coward will learn with regret of his death, which occur- red on 'Thursday morning last at his late residence. err. Coward survived his wife but 2 years, his death being caused from a severe attack of la grippe and settling his lungs. De- ceased was nearing the age of four score years. - messes Duncan and Ernest Bell of London were the guests of J. 0. Bell on Wednesday. w • • • a Cromarty. --- George Wilson was around here last week taking orders for binder twine. -Mrs. Boyle is still (Intim sick list. - Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baird, Motherwell were visiting friends 'here on Monthly. -An interesting .event took place at, the residence of W7,, Iterslake,on Wed- nesday, when his eldest daughter,Miss Lena, was married to Montgomery Davis, of the Staff°, line. Congratula- tions. -Miss Aggie Parke, of Detroit, arrived home Saturday, on a visit to her parents, Mn. and 'Mrs. Sas. Perko. -W. R. Bell has disposed of his black- smith business in Cromarty to Mr. Mc- Cullough, of Mitchell, M. Bell will still carry on the veterinary business in the neighborhood. GOLDEN WEDDING. -On Thursday last, March 2, Mr. and Mrs, Sohn Barr celebrated their golden wedding. Be- tween thirty and forty guests assemb- led in honor of the event, including a number from outside points, and the aged couple were made the recipients of a very large and choice collecbion of momentoes among which were a pair of easy chairs and, a Bible. The mein- bers, of the family united in presenting a pair I-4 gold spectacles to each , and' a purse of gold coins, accompanied an by address wishingleInandMrs.Baer continued happiness and long life. Mr. Barr replied briefly, thanking each and all for their kiedness, and referring to the pleasures svhieh it afforded himself and Mrs. Barr to see the love and bar - molly which existed in the family ga- theredebout them on such an occasion. The pests afterwards enjoyed them- selves to the fullest extent, being hos- pitably entertained by the reenebere Of the household. The family coesiste of eight, with one child dead. The liying are -Robert IL, at MacLennan. Al - gonia; Mrs. John Worclee, Ilibbert ; Frank le, Toronto ; John G. Ilibbeit ; Mrs. Steinhoff, Stratford • George , tlownie ; William, Torontis, and Peter S., at bele 0. All the family were pre - eels(' except. Robert, mid ,T.Ilawki of 13PngselS, Was also a guest. We ex- teecl the heartiest congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. Bart and hope they mity Still be spared to enjoy many more yertre of life, nett beenenese, **, Whalen BnlEvs.--Philip Brooks is preparing to build another dwelling house on his farm ; looks as if Will had. serious in- tentions of some kind. -Our school bell rings out loud and clear again, since the tower was repaired. It had been silent a considerable portion of time since the tower was shattered by lightnieg last summen-Several fat cattle were delivered to Messrs. Down- ing and Stanley,onMonday,frorn here. The prices received were more like the good. old, times. -The following labor- ing men have found employment here for the corning summerWilliam Denham with Jabez Millson; Jonathan Brock with Albert Gunning; George Millson with Samuel Gunning ; Wm. G. Cornish with Alvin Arkseye and Charles Jacqnes with Philip Hern. Several mare a.,re needed. • SCHOOL Rarone.-The facKeingiS.e, correct report of the standing of pupils in Union S. S. No. 12, Usborne, for the month of February. The names are in order of merit: -IV. Eva Tape, Nettie Brooks, Katie Twohey ; Sr. 111, Tim McGee, Hector Millson, Chris. McCarthy, James Ogden ; Jr. III, Florence Brooks, Mary A. McGee, Harvey Sutherby, Norah McGee; Sr. III, Oscar Morley, Willie McGee, Bridget Whelihan, Mary McCarthy, Sr. It, Freeman Arksey,Gertie Suther- by, Frecl'Brennata ; Sr. Pt. II Aylmer Morley, Sohn O'Mara, Edna Gunning; Jr. PL II, jeshn Whelihan, Mary O'Mara, Evelyn Ogden, Bridget Mc- Gee, Walter Gunning, Patrick McGee; Sr. Pb. 1, Norah M. McGee, Stella Millson ; Jr. Pb, I, Sarah McGee, Del- bert Morley, Margaret MeGee,Clarence Millson. Average attendance 23. D. ELSTON, Teacher. ---- • — Stephen. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the correcb reportfor S. S. No. 3, Step- hen, for the mouth of February. Names are in order of merit. V, Ida Jou, Edwin Beaver, Daniel Sanders; IV, Clinton Sweet Stella Penhale, Ch • enders ; Sr. III, Vera Sanders, Het Ford, Asa Penhale, Homer Bag aw, Frank Triebner, Roy Par- sonerMarshall Box, Minnie Triebner; Sr. Laura jory, Viola Penhale, Sadie Willis, Bettie Willis ; Sr. II, Minnie Sanders, Alonzo Porde Jennie Sanders, Nelson Sanders, Willie Trieb- ner; Jr. IL Herbie Dearing, Lizzie Sanders, Barbie Beaver, Edith Par- sons, Eddie Willis mitchell Willis; Sr. PLII,Ilarry Parsons; Jr. Pt.'', Lillian Starilake;SaPt.LAnnie Sanders,Ralph Willis, Harry Triebner, Tommy San- ders; Jr. Pb, I, Cicellia Ford, Satnuel Stanlake, Vinnie Cookson. Average attendance was 31. R. N. Onanca, Teacher. CIOUNC1L.-Council mob Crediton, March 6, 1899. All members present s except Mr. Hicks. Minutes of last .; meeting read and signed, Mr. Congh- lin requested that S. B. lots 10 and 28 ms Crediton DBATE Mns. IY1Aw1nminy. - After a somewhat lingering, thong not painful illness,Mrs. D,Masvhinney passed away on Sunday night. Sh had been troubled fox, about two year with Bright's disease, and althoug everything- possible was done to effec a ogre, she grew graduallyworse, lin til Manditer when her spirit took its flight. She was a daughter of Edward Chambers, west of the village, and was a lady highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. She was a sopiable and generous neighbona kind wife and 'eying mother, and besides her friends leaves a husband and one child to mourn her demise. She had attained the age of 31 years, IGHEAp SALE Special sale of Coughlin,of Mt.Carnael' was in the village on Monday.-Tberss is very little sickness in this section at present. -H. Eilber, M. P. P., spent Sunday with his family here. On Saturday he attended an insurance meeting in Zurich. He returned to Toronto on Monday. -Stephen Council met here on Monday; all present ex- cept Richard Rieke, of Centralia, who emne weeks ago suffered a, broken leg -The merchants are preparing for spring trade, and are getting their stocks into shape. -0. Zwicker has en- gaged Miss William, of Petrolia, as milliner for the season of 1899. She comes highly recommended as a milli ner, and having had long experience will be in a position to suit the tastes of all. She arrives about March 14th. - Same Brown has secures' the services of Miss Zeller, of Berlin, in e similar capacity. She also possess..--..: neces eery fund of knowledge to supply the most critical with headgear. -Mrs. Link will, as formerly, look after T. Eilber &Sou's millinery department. Her reputation is too well-known to require comment.--I.Smith and family of Exeter, spent Monday visiting at T. Eilber's.-E. Feist spent Monday in Exeter. -- Miss Coursey, assistant teacher in the school here, has applied for four months' leave of absence, her purpose being to attend. the High School. Miss Fraser, of Alive Craig, has been engaged to fill the vacancy, and has already given evidence of being a good teacher. -Henry Sweitzer has imported a canload of CONS for his customers. --Chas. Fahner and young Mr. Martene, of this section, left on Tuesday for Manitoba to seek thei fortune. We wish them all prosperity. -Tames Clarke,of this village, also lel ,pn Tuesday for Manitoba, whither h goes to settle the affairs of the estat of his deceased brothel -in-law, Robt (McMurray, of,,Solsgarth, who died few weeks ago. -Dry wood is scarce in the village, while potatoes sell for 85 per bushel. - The many friends o Chris. Kibler, formerly of this place butsnow- of Cavalier, Dakota, will be pleased to.leavanf his sucee-ss. He has purchased Mr. Kraft's inte, est in the large harness emporium in that town, and is now sole proprietor. Mr. Kraft's health has been poor of late, and he will devote bis time to farming. -John Carr . is putting in a tile machine to Manufacture tile. - Harry Wolfe, of 13uffelo, who has been visiting his par- ents here for some time, returned to Buffalo on Monday. He occupies the poeition of head cook in a large hotel there. Garrick club, of Exeter, gave an entertainment, on oh Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the Royal Temple rs of this place. The at- tenda,nce was very stnall, the proceeds barely meeting expenses. The local lodge was to have had half the proceeds after paying expenses, but had, to be content with nothing. (From ea occasional correspondent.) Bnenes.--Winter again, cold weath- er and good sleighing is our portion.- Dr. and Mrs. Rivers attended the furieral of Mrs. River's sister, Mrs. Wm. Nethercott, of St. Marys, on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. @River's brother, Norroan Hill, of Seaforth, re- turned with them and spent e,few days visiting at the Doctor's. - Albert Hooper, of Exeter, representing the selufsiaturers' Life Asset,. 00. paid caFF illage a visit on Saturday last - M Eilber, M. P. P. was home ag for Saturday and Sunda,y.-We • anxiously watching the papers for a report of our metnbers Maiden Speech in Parliament. -Rev. H. W McTavish, of Glencoe, assisted Rev. Hussar in spesial revival meetings last week and helped to make the work a greed success. Many substantial young men and evomen are seeking the better life. Meetings are still in progress. Ree. Jewitt,' of Elimville wilt be presen.-, this (Thurs.) evening.- . P. Walters eepresenting the Domin- ion Life Insurante Co.. was in the village on Tuesday in the interests of his Company. -Jas. Clark left on Tuesday for Manitoba, to assist in sett- ihg the affairs of his sister, whose msband so recently died intestate. We wish him a pleasant journey and afe return, --We are again without t barber. Mr. McTaggart, who wa,s with es for about a, month has gone Off Oh a : tour of "Entertaining the public" with his "Funnygraphe." We are sorry to be without a barber, mb perhaess there is more money in ()tweets and lectures. -Geo. Zsvicker ook in London last Saturday. We won't say Where he spent Sunday.- • Gaieer has leased his farm to his brother and intends going to Denver, Col., need week. Sorry to lose you Johne -The assessor is on his rounds, ) Keep your clog hidden. -Mr. and MVS. Geo. 13loomfield, attended a family gathering at the borne of his faller in Mooresville on Tuesday evening it being the occasion of the celebration of Mr. Bee 60th anniversary. May he have Many. returns of happy birthday ahnivereitriee.--The helmets' Service in connection with the late Mrs. MA- whinrit y Will be held in M. E. Chetah n Sunday morning next at 10,30 'clock. Sermon seiteble tO the 00- aS1011 Will be preeched. by Rev. 3its. usear.-Rev. Waddell, Of Itippen ireuit wee in insert on Tuesday Sa- lving brick for the erection. of a new hutch this seesion.--Heuees are being epairecl. in the village;, listen;ter wd Iry boll* voo,,,• Overcoats Boys Overcoats at $1.00 Men's et a 3 to 55.00 Before stock taking we offer a reduction in all lines. Special line of Overcoats J. P Ross Igskswassoneserw=ssmwroweczawassuorwanwaaseawawwwwww■ Usborne Council. The Council met on March 4th. All the memberswere present. Minutes of Feb'y meeting read and approved. By-law No. 3 appointing an engineer for the municipality to carry out the provisions of the Ditches and Water- courses Act was finally passed. The Collector's Roll was received and the Collector paid his salary. Council then adjourned to ineet .April lst at one o'clock. F. MORLEY, Clerk. Dashwood Bnines.--August Pope and wife, of Platteville, are visiting the former's brother, j. Pope, of this place. -Miss Mills, who has successfully taught the second department of our school for the last two years has resigned. and left for her home in Stratford last week. Her successor is Miss Flossie Ring, of Clinton. -A. Thon's sale on Saturday la,st was largely attended. Mr. Thon and family leave this week for North Dakota, where he has rent- ed. a farm. We are sorry to lose Mr. r Thon but we wish him success and prosperity in his new home. -F. Snell was laid up with an attack of In grippe for a few days last week, but was able to resume his duties again on Monday. SCHOOL REPORT -The following is the etanding a the pupils of S. S. No. 8, Hay,for the month of February:-IV, c Erni' Schroeder, Blemora Walper, f Clara, Eckstein, Arthur Truemner, Ida , Weber, Arthur Weber ; Ill, Viola Gieger,Louis Walper,Alma Livingood, Sr. II, Willie Shroeder, Allie Trainee nen Martha Oerstrickentferman Wal - per ; Tr. II, Tillie Schroeder, Derain Truemner, Lydia Schroeder, Jetcoli Messner, Bertha Schunmker, WiIIie Messner, Clara Messner, Sam Oer- stricker ; Pt. II, Flossie Geiger, Alma Walper, John Oerstricker, Elmore, Truemner, Ethel Geiger, Daniel Mess- ner ; Sr, I, Ida Walper, Lena Schroe- der; I, Sarah Kleinfeld, Aaron Oerstricker. Number on roll, 31,aver- age attendance 24. T. SNELL, Teacher. a be permitted to do their statute labor on boundary. Request granted on condition that, MeGillivrey cot -leen make a similar concession on the boundary. Resolved that Mr. Carrick's case be taken up nextmeeting. Coun- cil to meet again first Monday in April at 10 ni., when pathmasters etc., will be appointed. Orders granted: -Jae, Moir, for gravel, 57.56; W. Patterson, gravel S 13 damages, $6.00; Heilman repairing culvert, L. R., $1.25; Coulaty Treasurer re Stone Bees., 524.00; Fred Heist, Tile N. P. account, $11.40 • 3, White & Son, printing, (balance fi,sne 1885) $15,50. C. PEOTITY, Clerk. Er YOU 1110 NERVOUS on nYsettere0 try Clartereil Little Nerve Pills. bye - pepsin, makes you nervous, and aer- ousnese makes you dyspeptic; either, one renders you miserable,and these lltble ssille cure both. , o Mee. Margaret Mealier, the wife of o Edward Meaher, of the IOth eon. of c Biddulph, died at the filthily residence tt at two o'elock Wednesday morning, from a serious attack of la grippe. She a Was 72 years of age, and. leaves six e children two her; and four girls., all r gverwr, Farquhar. BRLEFS.--Wood bees are in order lately. The latest was Fred Stewart's tor whom about 25 cords were cutafter which the young people enjoyed them- selves to their delight with dancing - Mrs. Waldie, (nee :Miss Maggie Porte- ous), of Stratford, has been the guest of Miss Ida Stewart for the last few days. -The death of Robert Coward took place on Thursday last after a short illness of la grippe. He was one of the pioneers of this section, and was universally respected. -Duncan Hay has been appointed postmaster of Far- quhar, and the office has been moved to his store. Mr. Kay, the late post- master, resigned the position. (Too late for last week.) Baines. - Mr. Carrelley is rapidly clearing off the bankrupt stock at the corner store. -The Foresters of Court gave an entertainment in the Public Hall, here, last week, to which everybody was invited. The program was without exception well rendered and in the middle of which an ample' lunch was provided by the ladies. Those who took part were :-- Miss Violet Russell, who recited credi- tably, the MiSSOS Stewart sang a few nice selections in their ever -taking manner, Mr. Fossil and Mr. Stewart gave readinge which were appreciat- ed. The Thames Road quartette de- serve mention, also; Mr. Routledge and Robert Gardiner, jr., who gave selections on the mouth organ, but le was in the songs which Mr. Itoutledgc sang that his rare musical talent shone fortlehe enchanted the audience. Mr. T. Cameron filled the chair. But otwitbStanding the excellence of the program, there was A great, deal of disappointment expressed hy the young people, the ena.jority of whom had come expecting to enjoy the pleasure of a dance after it, but owing to a clog in the reangee spirit menifest- ing itselfiri a few persons In authority, and the hall manager beieg absent they wow denied that pleasure. The majority of the Court feel that the petty,tyrennical action "which net, be- ing based on principle was inexcas able" of the few, has placed them in an unfavorable position. Ooilmmtuun ON PAGE 5, Mise l3ella Hodgins, of Clarideboye, seeieusly ni blooct.poisolling lames Bernett died in Mitehell on Saturday night- froni inilannoation of the brain, Be was hardly 50 years or age. lie was a hard Weirker at the ettrpenter Wide, Besides his Widow lie leaves a, family of fou r boys and one gi1 to tumuli the loss of their father* Bi belonged to.the POIVItterS td Ortawia.