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TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. 31,
EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING MARCH 16th, 1899.
Hensall. returned on Wedneeday from their
G. 3. sabot:wen , Notary Poeta Convey'
.ancer Corn , F'ire Iuswanoegenb
and Usurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal (loon
/pants carefully strewn ad reesonabie rates
Money to loan on roal estate at low rates ot in
tense Office at the Post office, elensau.
11; 5. D. COOKE.
(Late with Garrow Proudfoot) Barrister
Solicitor, Notary Public. Henson, ont.
111, atO. orstFo'ihDthigilit)i,15.03iirt2ig: C.'4.;gtt
extracted without pain or bad effects. Office
in Petty's meek, newels At &inch every
Monday, commalleing May 30th.
Baenns. -Norman Cook left on Tues-
day for Middleton, Ohio, on business
connected with the bieycle trade. -.P.
Burns left this week for the London
hospital to undergo an operation for
Appenclicitis.-Robt. Parsons, ot Hills
Greernwho underwent a similar opera-
Cou a few weeks ago in Londot is get-
ting along nicely and expects to re-
turn home in a few days. -Miss Woods
of Kincandiriens visiting Mise McPher-
son.-james Petty hen purchaseclanew
driver from Mr. McLaren, ofsHibbert.
-Mrs 1 Hays of London is visiting at
W. R. Hodgins. -The town experienc-
ed another partial submersion' on
Saturday last on account of sudden
thaw. -0. T. White of St. nfarys hay
ing given up the bog business •in this
section, and gone to Manitoba, his
place has been taken by John Shep-
pard, of Chiselhurst, the well-known
and highly esteemed stock dealenwho
will purchase hogs in large ,numbers
and ship weekly. lie will be assistei
by John Willis. -Mr. Tate held a sale
of dairy cows on Thursday last. It
was largely attended and every anirnal
sold well, ranging from $45 upwards.
-Ralph Drysdale, of Drysdale, bas
been engaged as clerk by John Weis -
miller. -The milliners have commenc-
ed work and are preparing for the
Easter openings. - Wm. Landerfield
has the material on the ground for the
veneering of his residence on Brock
street. -Miss Stewart, daughter, of
Robt. Stewart, of Tuckersmith and a
Mr. Tapp, of Manitoba, were married
on Wednesday last. -Rev. Kerr, has
accepted the iovitation of the officials
of Grace -church, St. Thomas, to be-
come their pastor. The reverend
gentleman during his pastorate here
has succeeded in doing good. work and
building up the church beyond ex-
pectation. -Mrs. Wm Elder on Wed-
nesday last pleasantly entertained a
number of friends. -Prof. Harrison of
London will preach missionary ser-,
•anons in St. Paul's church on Sunday,
nexts-Mrs. Alex. Ross, of Montana,
and Miss Kate Boothron, of Exeter,
were in town last week renewing ac-
quaintances. -Miss Tena Swan, who
s been visiting friends near Seaforth
for the past few weeks, returned home
on Monday last. --Miss Ida Dick left
on Friday for Clifford to assume her
position as milliner there. -Mrs. Wm.
Bell is recovering from her serious ill-
ness. -Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Stoneman
visited friends in Seaforth last week. -
Miss Annie Papple, of Toronto, is visit-
ing her mother, Mrs. Wrn. McDougall I
for a few days. -Andrew Dougall has
purchased. a lot from James McArthur,
for his mother, Mrs. Dougall, who in-
tends erecting a residence thereon, and
moving to town. - Dougal McColl,
father of Danl. McColl, died at his
son's residence, Rodgerville, on Satur-
day last at the age of 89 years,1 month.
He bad enjoyed comparatively good
'health up to the time of his death and
.on day previous walked about as usual.
His death was caused by the irsfirmis
ties of old age. Mr. McColl was one of
the pioneers, having ini migrated 'from
Scotland in his early days. He was
of a .quiet disposition and was seldom
away from home, though he. was es-
teemed by a large circle of friends.
His remains were interred in the
Exeter cemetery on Tuesday after-
noon. --Another old resident of this
section died on Saturday, in the per-
son of James Stewart, of Tuckerstnith.,
father of J. p. and Peter Stewart. He
aIso was a pioneer and a man of iron
tonstitution, having been ill but little
during his life tinae. His advanced
age, 79years, together with an attack
of la grippe, conduced to bis sudden
demise. He was a 1311111 highly res-
pected by a large circle of friends, He
was a Presbyterian in religion and a
Liberal in politics. His remains were
interred in the Rogerville cemetery on
Tuesday forenson.-Her -many friends
will regret to learn of the serious ill-
ness of Mrs. Gavin Ross. She had
slightly improved last week, but has
taken a relapse and is again in a criti-
cal state. -John G. Smith, who has
been confined to tbe house for some
time has recovered and was able, for
the first time, this week to walk out
side. -The saw mills have this winter 1
nehesd edit larger supply °flogs than for
some time. -Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor
who were married in London last week
wedding trip, and will take up their
,.residence on Mr, Taylor's farm near
Chiselburst. - Albert Humeson who
has been visiting his resents here dur-
ing the past winter, eturned to his
home in Carberry Man. last .Friday. -
The Nashville Students did not, appear
on Saturday evening as advertised.
They claim that the stage is too small
for the accommodation of theletroupe.
Some of the citizens ;were disappoint-
ed. --John Pope has relearned from
Dashwood, and opened a tailoriog
, business in trodgins' block. --The ser-
mon delivered by Rev: W. E. Kerr OD
Sunday evening last on "tail -bearing
slander" Yeas one of the best delivered
in the church for some time. He said
that slancleriug and. defaming ones
neighbor was a violation of one of
God's commands, and a practise most
detestible. A slandering story is start-
ed and as it is passed along, like a roll-
ing stone gathers moss, it becomes
more vicious aoci vile. -A song service
will be held in the Methodist church
on the evening of Easter Sunday. -
Mrs. 0. E. Orable is in Goderich this
week renewing acquaint -meas. -Mrs.
H. E. Dever ie10 Goderich this week,
assisting Mr. Dever in making arra,nge-
hdents for their removal to that town,
a-Itevellenclerson will commence his
series of special sermons next Sunday
evening, on the "Tabernacle and its
services." -Several horse buyers were
in town yesterday and purchased some
good specimens.
Lumley
. OBITIIART.-At 7 o'clock on Thurs-
day evening last, after an illness of
about two weeks, there passed away
an old and respected rem ent, in the
person of George Stacey. With this
death another of the landmarks has
passed away, having resided in this
neighborhood for upwards of 35 years.
He followed the trade of carriage
building and blacksmithing, he Was
a first-class 'mechanic and posseesed
the capacity of a genius. In disposition
he was genialandhospitable, in politics
he was a staunch Conservative. Sev-
eral years ago he had a stroke of
paralysis and from then until the last
he was quite incapacitated and, all but
entirely helpless. Deceased was with-
in a few days of being 72 years old and
was apparently a strong and active
man until he was stricken with par-
atlysis. He was a man that was well
informed, having been a great reader,
and in former years did a great
deal of travelling all of which made
him a brilliant conversationalist. He
leaves behind an aged widow and a
-family of nine children to mourn his
loss. The eldest Joseph, and George,
the youngest son, being in Toronto,
Wellington, of California, Mrs. George
Lorriman, of Chicago, Mrs. Charles
Godbolt. of Winchelsea, John and
Samuel of Reuse% Mrs. Simon A,
Miller, Cromarty, Mrs. Albert Canaan
near Woodham. The funeral took
place on Saturday afternoon and was
largelyattended, the remains being in-
terri
ed n IVIcTaggart's cemetery.
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• Elimville
Baanrs.-Messrs. George Andrew,
of Elimville, and Wm. Brock, of Zion,
attertded the sale or. thoro' bred cattle,
of Nicholson Bros., of Sylvan', on
Wednesday last. -Times are apparent-
ly getting better, as Sam'l Pym surel y
contemplates improvements, When we
see him hauling sand and other
material. Sam must intend adding to
his possessions shortly.-Robt. Denni-
son moved to Seaforth last week. -
James Horn is in possession of the pre-
mises,and will no doubt soon take into
partnership one who will share his joys
and sorrows. -We understand that
Sydney Andrew has gone to reside
with his parents. --Joseph Hawkins lost
a valuable cow, last week from paraly-
sis of the stomach. He recently- lost
two calves through death. - Mrs.
G-liddon is visiting friends in Michigan.
W. Sleamene claims to have the fast-
est trotting horse in the village. We
would like to see it move, William.-
Staffa
WEDDING BEras.-On Wednesday
afternoon, 15th inst., a pretty wedding
was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Nethercott
at the residence of Jos. Norris, of Hib-
bert, when his second daughter, Miss
Mary was married to William Faw-
cett, a prosperous young farmer, of
near Mitchell. There were about
seventy-five guests present. The
bride,who is popular among the young
folks, lookde handsome in her bridal
robenwhile the groom looked his best
in a suit of black. After the wedding
dinner was over, the young couple left
on a, honey -moon trip. Your correspon-
dent joins in wishing the young couple
every joy and happiness.
mmemenii
New
SPRING GOOD
ARRIVINC DAILY
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A large display of New Dress Goods will be sold at
Teasonable prices,
A stylish Dress length for $1.50,and upward.
A. large range of New Prints 8o and upward.
:New shirtings, Cottonades, Denims, and all lines of
Spring and SUnaper goods.
JOHN HALL., Ottsivetroodli,
Gas Explosion at MO
Merner's Store Receives• -a
Severe Shaking.
Yesterday' (Wednesday) efternoon
the citizens of our peaceful little vil-
lage were startled at the report of an
explosinn, which shook the earth like
a full-sized earthgnake, and which
could be heard as far distant as Hen -
salt, some six miles away. Monter
• Bros. had recently installed ao acety-
lene gas pant for lighting their store.
Something had gone wrong with the
gas g,entrator, which is located in the
cellar, as it was le king gas. The odor
became strong, and while aboet to
ferret the defective part, an explosion
occurred. It was sudden., powerfnl
and destructive. The front and a part
of the east side of the building, which
is frame, was blown out, while the
foundation was badly wrecked. Goods
were strewn about the birilding, clry-
goods and groceries beuag pretty bad-
ly mixed .up. The windows in the
,builclings adjacent were broken, while
those in the Heron hotel and Well's
, harness shop, across the road, were
shattered and .cracked, the front of
Well's store being forced in bythe con-
cussion, driving some of the glass to
the rear of the shop. At the time of
the explosion, it luckily happened no
one was in the front part of the Mer-
rier building, and no person was injur-
ed, save J. D, 1VIerner, who hadhis face
burned and. hair on his head scorched,
but several in the rear received a sev-
ere shock, and they lost no time in
making their exit. They came out of
the building pell-mell. No fire result-
ed, the damage done resulting. from
the force of the explosion. The Injury
to the buildin,n svbich is owned by
J. K. Wing, of Berlin, is considerable,
but the goods ate not injured beyond
where they got tangled with the
groceries.
Science Hill
BRIERS. -Peter Pickard, who bas
been ill. is recovering. -This last week
has been one of exceptional activity
with those who bad any hauling to do.
-Wm. Nethercott has secured the
services of his cousin from Exeter as.
housekeeper.- Jackson Coupland, pf
Woodham, attended service at Zion
Sunday evening. So also did Luke
Spearin, of Ss. Marys. -The whooping
cough is prevalent in this n.eighbor-
..
Greenway
BRIEFS. - Mr. J. McWilliams at-
tended -the teachers' convention in
Exeter last Thursday and Friday.
Mr. R. English has all his brick drawn
for his new shop. -W. Wilson, Post-
master has been appointed by the
Postmaster General to sell postal
notes. Parties wishing to send. small
sums of money,through the mails will
find this a cbeap and safe way. Full
instructions given to all parties apply-
ing at his office. -H. Elliott and C.
H. Wilson h' 'e bought and shipped
another car find of hogs. They paid
as high as $3.90 per hundred for the
right kind of shipping hogs. -Our
village merchant is selling boots,
shoes, and rubbers, staple drygoods,
groceries, wall paper, flour, oat and
corn meal,timothy and cloyer seed
at close prices for cash and produce,
highest price paid for eggs and butter.
-Thns. Fallis visited friends here last
Monday. He has regained bis usual
good health and bought the M.
Cronyn farm, and intend to commence
farming at once.
ZionBRIEF.-MissFollick, of Exeteashas
been the guest of Miss Louisa Hero for
a few days. -Mrs. Chas. Fairhall and
family, of Centralia, were calling on
our teacher on Saturday to inspect the
new arrival.-S,everal a our enterpris-
ing farmers, William arid Thomas
Brock, and William Taylor attended
Nicholson Bros.' sale of short -horn
cattle near Sylvan, and report good
prices, as twenty-nine head, old and
young, averaged over ninety dollars
each. -Sam says windmills are not
much good this winter and he is often I
seen pinning along the road with/
Electric Torn, to Woodham for chop.
-Not many Sundays ago Psyche
broke the five mile record through the
niud.-One of our college bred young
men; finding it too warm at the south
as spring comes on goes further north
to enjoy the cooling breezes from Lake
Huron. -Mrs. John Brock who was on
the sick list is some better, -Mrs.
William johns who is laid up with
neuralgia, is not much better. -Mrs
Susan Horn who has had a severe
attack of La grippe is some better,-
Mrs. William Jaques who has been on
the sick list is some better now.-
George Brock held his Annual wood
bee one afterociou lest week. About
18 Men with saws and axes cut and
split about 25 cads of stove wood.-
School was closed, Thursday and Fri-
day on account of the Teachers' con-
vention held in Exeter, the teethes' at-
tending it. -There will be no Lem he
service in Zion en Friday night, Zi
League received an invitation to a
tend the Bethel League on the Gran
ton circuit, which they accepted, The'
Scotch twin Evangelists held their
first meeting in Zion chuecla on Sun-
day morning to a large audience, tak-
ing for their texts the Power of God's
word, taken from the lOth Psalm, 7th
verse, "The law of the Lord is perfect
converting the soul," and also 119
Psalm, Oth verse "Where with all
shall a yeung man cleanse his
The preaching arid singing were yeasy
mud" appreciated by all present.
They will hold services in the Elimville
church during the Wining Weelc. No
service in Zion chards on Sunday
night.
C,sritra.lia.
°implores -an eines ot chopping done,Tues-
days, wednesdays, and 'ridays, 1000 eoris of
elm stave bolts and 1000 cords of heacting bolts
wanted. Highest price paid. Klston, Cen-
tralia.
mayor
JOSeN WrShral $c SONS
Publishers "end Proprietors
Farquhar.
To Tim EDITOR TIBLES.-The item
in the Farquhar news in lest Week's
Dams, referriag to the "dog in the
manger" spirit manifested by souse of
the inerubers of the I. 0, P, is some-
yvhat, misleading. The social was got-
ten up for members of the Order and
their more intimate friends and given
free of charge. They had hoped to
spend a few social hours together, and
not assembled for the purpose of a
dance, and because some persons, who
had nothing to do with the affair,
chose to invite the countryside to
dance, at the expense and disgrace of
the committee charge, can only
blame themselves for their disappoint-
ment. .1f they want a dance get it up
under their own auspices, but do not
use the I. 0. F. as a cloak for such
proceedings. Hence the refusal of the
hall by the emannittee. ONE INTER-
ESTED.
. Shipka
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BRIEFS. -Mrs. 'McPhee is seriously
ill and is not likely to recover.--Robt.
Keys has recovered from his severe
illness and is able to attend to his work
at the Sabbath School. --Last Saturday
Mr. Hannan's shed was raised under
the framership of Mr. Patton. -
The pulpit was occupied the other
Sunday an Shipka, Methodist church
by E. Higgins, of Exeter, who gave a
very instructive and impressive ad-
dress, an address which will be
long remembered by. Shipka congrega-
tion. -Mrs. Thomas Keys is a little on
the mend and we hope she will soon
recover. -W. Kinning paid our town
a flying visit on Sunday. -Mr. Lam-
port has sold a large bunch of hogs to
G. -B. Glanville. It is reported that
Mr.Glanville is going to start -a piggery.
'We hope he has success -Int Wed-
nesdayas one of the young men who
i
reside n this vicinity was pandering
'through the woods, he met with a ser-
oious a.coident by which he nearly lost
his life. While crossing a pond tbe
ice broke, with which he went down,
nearly drowning himself, butiby hard
scrambling be managed to get out
again. -Mr. Fahner, our genial horse
dealer traded horses the other day
with Mr. Armstrong, of Boston, Mr.
Fahner giving Mr. Armstrong his
"1) ly- Brown", and receiving from
Id411,
is "Nellie Bass." -Es T. made a
• visi . to the Thames Aoade'tbe other
Week. -Some of the people in this vi-
cinity attended. the funeral of Mrs. R.
Mawhinney last Wednesday. --S. Mc-
Eachen, A. McEachen and MelVicIntyre
have returned from Michigan. -Simon
Gower, of this section left ou Tuesday
for Manitoba to seek his fortune. We
wish him prosperity. Also Miss Lam-
port left for Detroit the other week.-
A. 0'. Dixon visited friends in Maguire
the other Sunday. -Mr. Sweiteer ship-
ped a carload. of maple lumber last
Monday. -A. Glanville and E. Higgins,
book agents for the Moody Library,
went to Parkhill the other . week to
canvass. Not ba,ving as good success
as they would have liked they return-
ed home the next day.
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Grand Bend
•
• SCHOOL BEPOBT.-The following is a
correct stfunling of the pupils in S. S.
No. 8, Stephen :-SnIV,Bruce Bossen-
berry, Nelson Ravelle, Harmon Gill ;
Jr. IV, Edna Walper, Alma Bossen-
berry, Emma Zonfe ; Sr. III, Maurice
Brenner, Emery Carriere, Leo Disjar-
dine, Alice Gill, Willie Zapfe ; Jr. II,
Archie Webb, Victoria Gill, Pearl
Page, Renamil Ravelle, Jeremy Disjar-
dine, Jeremy Gravelle, Arthur Baker,
Willie Lovie,EminaDisjardine,Joseph
Ravelle ; Sr. II, Myrtle Webb, Harold
'Wolper, Ida Page, Essery Disjarcline,
Dalphes Disjardine,Esther McPhersoe,
Curtis Grafton ; Pb. II, Elgin Webb,
Roy Holt, Willie BakenDave Tetreau, ,
Placide Disjardine, Nora Tetreau,
Charlie Page, Tames Wilson ; Class I,
IGeorge Tetrean, Emery Disjardine, Petet Rexene, Laura NiTelper, Major
Baker, Walter Page, Flossie Lovie,
Mercilla Disjardine.
Miss L. OuNNINGRAM, Teacher.
BRIEFS. -MISS Martha Statton is at
present laid up with a sore hand. -The
building committee in connection with
the Presbyterian church met on Mon-
day night and opened the tenclere for
the erection of anew shed. H. Bossen-
berry,being the lowest tenderer conse-
quently he got the job. Mr. Bossen-
berry will commence work at once. -
Dip net fishing has commenced in the
river agaire-Mrs. W. B. Oliver is re-
covering from a severe Muse. --
Thos. Penis has moved onto his new
farm which he purchased from Wm.
Down. -Mr. Hamilton has commenced
sawing logs of .which he has a full
yard.-Wha. Lovie, Joseph Oliver and
Sohn Kennedy have returned after
spending the winter in the woodn.
They are looking well and say they
had a good winter. -- NVin. Taylor
passed through here on Monday buy-
ing homes. Good horses appear to be
scarce and prices high. -Miss Arno
Mollara returnedhome after spending
sa, few weeks with friends in Varna. --
Ab. Maud is busy maple syrup mak-
ing.-Wcood bees are the Order of the
day. -Stock taking is over at the post
offiee store and. new goods have been
opened, reakieg the most complete
stock ever shown in Grand Bend, New
customers are continually coming in
because advised to do so by friends
end when jet they ell buy good notate,
and low prices do the • businees.---
Mrs. Itamiltoo of St Marys is vieiting
Mrs. W. B. Oliver.
Prevent et! ve Offiver rioear,et Toro,.
(), vtv,trifl nett 001 titi the farm tlf
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ARE YOU MA.11nIED ?
Are you married to the old time belief that
consumption 18 Montan: 1 IS so you are wed -
cd to a Mistaken +lotion. Shiloh s Cough time
coccutaraioir Giro 1MS overcome many a seri-
ous case, malt never tails w,lien taken iti the
in ',1 101' Ono loan will amen tilen,0 111
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Perth County Note'
The St. Marys Argus ie defending
libel spit at the Stratford assizes,
Miss Armstrong, River Road, Blan-
shard, left on Monday for Manitoba.
The Maxwell works at St Marys now
employ 125 men, and are running 12
hours a day.
Archy Bushfield of Logan has sold
his farm and stock and will move to
Mitchell to live for blae. sin:Omer.
•
George Neigh & Sons tie 'about to
road,a butter factory two and a half
miles frorri Mitchell on the Stratford
•
The Oenadian Kolonist, Stratford's
German weekly, has changed its day
or publication from Wednesday to
1711ic18.2A. • V. Bellamy, of Blanshard, died
last weelc from the effects of la grippe.
He was a highly respected resident of
the township.
1VIr. and Mrs. E. G. Showers, who
have for many years been residents of
Nissouri, are making preparations to
move to Sb. Marys.
T, F. Harrison, furniture dealer of
Kingston, formerly of Si. Marys, had
his entire store destroyed by the fall-
ing walls of the burned Opera Honse.
Mr. George Speck and Miss Mary
Hutton, both of the 9th con., East Nis-
souri, were married last Wednesday
evening at 6 o'clock, by Rev. Mr, Pal-
framan.
Jas. Creighton, formerly with T. W.
Wood, of S. Marys, has secured
lucrative position. with Messrs. Mat-
thews & 0o., leading undertakers of
Toronto. •
The Grand Valley Vidette is a new
paper in the Tillage of Grand Valley,
Dufferio (jaunty. Mr. Cr. F. Robbins,
formerly of St. Marys Journal, i8 prac-
tical manager.
Robert Francis, son of Wni .Francis
of Mitchell, has left for Edmonton,
Northwest Territories,where be has
made an engagement to, spend the
summer ranching,
Miss Martha M. Brown, daughter
of Wm. Brown, Logan, left on Tues-
day, March7; for McGregor, Manitoba.
John Oscar, McKillop, started the
same day for Herbert, Assa.
William Thompson, of the ath con.,
Blanshard, loaded his effects on Fri-
day and Saturday oflast week, bound
for the Canadian North-west, where
he intends taking up his future resi-
dence.
Mrs. Peunington, of St. Marys, has
sold her farm, lot 35, cori, 10, East Nis-
souri, to EL. Cooper, who bas had it
rented for a term of yeetrs, The farne
contains 10Q, acres and was sold for
$4?500, which is considered a good
• price.
R. W. Birtch has purchased the farm
of Robert Sperling, 60 acres, St. Marys
for $3100, and has sold his 35 acres to
J. H. Forznan for $2750. Mr. Forman
now owns the whole corner, 68 acres.
He bought 25 acres last fall filuna. Mr.
Birtch for $1500.
• Jas Thorpe, ,ohBlanshard, has rent
ed the blacksmith shop at Prospect
Hill, formerly run by Mr. Dews*. Mr.
Thorpe formerly worked a,t the trade
svith Mr. Bailey, at Rannoch. Mr.
Dawson and family have moved to
their farm, north of St. Marys.
John Maclean, druggist, St. Marys,
narrowly escaped receiving serious in-
juries the other day. While coming
down from his resideoce, •Queen st.
West, he slipped on the icy sidewalk
and fell striking his head heavily. He
was unconscious for some time. '
Another old settler has passed to the
great beyond. Champion Brownson
died at his residencein Iogan on Sat-
urday, ba.ving attained the good old
age of 87. He had resided 2 1-2 miles
from Mitchell for a long Mine and was
respected by it large circle of friends
A public meeting was held at St.
Marys on Friday evening las1 to dis-
cuss the advisability of establishing a
system of water works. Three com-
mittees were formed to look into the
various phases of the matter, with
instructions to report at another meet-
ing to be held on march 31st.
A well known and highly respected
resident of Downie' Jas. Mechian, died
on Monday, March6, from the effects
of la grippe. The deceased was born
in Pickering township nearly 54 years
age. Coming west, he located in East
Nissouri, some 2 1-2 miles from Lake-
side, but afterwards moved to lot 11,
con. 13, Downie, where he had resided 1
for the last twenty years.
The St. Marys Council are taking
steps to induce the government not to
amalgamate the St. Marys and Strat-
ford Registry offices, as was decided,
by the County Council of Perth at its
last meeting. As most of the docu-
ments for registration are mailed to
the Registrar, it would seem as though
two registry offices in Perth were
about as much use as two tails on one
clog.
.A. large concourse of people, num-
bering about seventy-five, assembled
at the resiaence of Mr. Thos. Thomp-
son, Blanshard, on Thursday eyening,
Feb. 23rd, to pay him 11 tribute of res-
pect. Having disposed of his fawn
it is Mr. Thompson's intention to re-
move therefrom and for a period. of
a few months he and his daughter will
live in Kirkton, after which they will
go to Dakota. where already three of
his sons vesicles He was , presented
svith a complimentary address by his
neighbors, with whom holland lived for
over 40 years,
James Ireland, one of Huron's pion-
eers,died in Morris township March
i
and n his 88th year. He was a nat-
ive of GalloWayshire, Scotland, and
was united in marriage to Johanna
'telly, of the same locality, in the year
1837. With his wife and family- he
sailed for Canada in 18,0. They lo-
cated on con. 4, Ttiekbretnitlx township,
ii tn'hot in 1:DOWD AR +TO mill road,
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Niontcitli fluairi Wins
The Re-count Increases His
Majority.
oNEAp SALE!
Special sale Qf
His Honor Judge Barron has held a Overcoats
recount of the ballots cast in the late
South Per tit election. The work was
commenced late Saturday afternoon Boys Overcoats at... , ..$1.00
owing to the ballots not being press ieslhs /1 $3 to
ented at the hour manned, on accouut he
aYhlla,iill.lesTsofjuEeet,larisloillwgev(elissei
Werihedg-. Before stock taking we offer a
tied an order to the election clerk
Charles Whelilian, to produce the doc- reduction in all lines .
aments, which was finally done at 4.30
p. m. The recount then proceeded and
continued until Tuesday noon, when
the work was completed, and on sum-
ming up his Honor reports the follow-
ing changes, giving Mr. Monteith an
increase of case, or It total majority of
eight.
The first polling sub -division in
which a change was made was No. 5,
Blanshard, where a vote of 57 for Mon-
teith was reduced to 56. This; was ow-
ing to a smudge close to a cross in
Stock's division, and the ballot was
thrown out. •
In No. 5 division, Downie, 1VIonte1th
had 120, but there was one rejected
ballot, and this Mr. Stock's lawyer
contended should be rejected because
it was in the spoiled packet envelope.
His Honor, however, •counted it for
Monteith, making his vote in this
• division 121.
In the North ward, Mitchell, there
were two rejected ballots, one for each
candidate, and beth •of these were
•counted, making Mr. Stock's vote in
that:division 64 and Mr. Monteith's 99.
• In NO. 1, Logan, there were also
two rejected ballots, one for ei.tch
candidate, and both were counted, givs'
ingMr. Stock 33 and Mr. Monteith 79
in that division. •"
No. 3, Hibbert, showed. one ballot re'
jected by deputy -returning officer be-
cause the cross was to the left instead
of the right band side of Mr. Mon• -
teith's name. •The ballet was counted
for Mr Monteith, giving him 64 in
• the division instead of 63, and increas-
ing his majority by L
• Mr. Monteith has already won two
elections fairly and squarely and
honestly and eves entitled to wear bis
honors without further annoyance.
Consequently the iocrease on his *ma-
jority must give quiet satisfaction
even to ma,ny of the supporters of Mr.
Stock who could not have helped dis-
approving of the later proceedings.
That the recount was prorapted by
blind partizan spite is evident from
the circumstance that not a single de-
puty returnfn,a-officer was favorable
to Mr. Monteith, and hence a review
of their decisions was morally certain
to add to his majority.
•A comparison of the •votes polled
at the last two elections in South
Perth shows that a much larger vote
was polled at the late election than a
year ago. .,IneSt. Marys Mr. Monteith
polled 78 more votes than he did in
March, 1893; in Blanshard, 6 more;
Downie -16 more; Fullerton'28 more;
Hibbert, 23 more; Mitchell, 17 more;
Logan, 10 less; South Easthope, 18
less. In St Marys, Mr. Stock polled
27 less than Mr. Moscrip; Blanshard,
26 more; Dowpie, 28 more; Fullerton,
37 mere; Hibbert, 2 more; Mitchell,
21 less; Logan, 37 move: South East -
hope, 47 more.
Huron County Notes
Rev. W. E. Kerr, of Hensel], has ac-
cepted the pastorate of Grace church,
St. Thomas.
Messrs Brown zind Riley, who left
Ihippen rather suddenly some time
ago, have not vet returned.
W. W. Cooper, of Kippen, had two
steers smothered by it straw stack fal-
ling on them a, short time ago.
Mr. W. Newcombe, of Petrolia, son
of Rev. Newcombe, Clinton, who has
been ill, left last week on a trip to ben-
efit his health.
Miss Charlotte Cook, organist of St.
John's church, Varna, was the happy
recipient of a well-filled purse last
Monday for her valuable services.
The deaths in Goderich from New
Year's until March. 9, numbered thir-
teen, more than has been recorded in
it like period of years.
For a number of years the post office
at Belfast has been in charge of tbe
late James Mullin. A few days ago his
widow was appointed as his successor.
J. W. Elder, V, 5., of Seaforth, a,
practitioner of 22 years experience has
purchased the practice of .T. L. Clark,
V. S. of Stratford, and took possession
of the business.
• R. McIlveen, who recently disposed
of his farm in Stanley, to go to the
Northwestshas decided on other plans.
Hehas purchased 200 acres of landalear
Watford, and e,v, ill shortly move there.
On the 4th inst. a quiet reception was
held at the residence of William
Johnston, Serfortb rn honor of the
marrimee of their ditaghter, Sadie, of
Hamilton, to M. 13eattie, of Vancou-
ver, B. C.
s After a short illness NV. H. Bayley,
of the 3rd. con., Hallett, passed away
on the 6th, aged 83 years. Deceneed.
Was one of the pioneers of the town-
ship,having settled on the lot on which
he died ovh forty years ago.
The final and deciding game in the
Huron County Hockey. (Alain pionship
League was played in Goderich on
Monday night, bestforth and Goderich
contesting for supremacy. ' The game
was very exciting throughout arid
somewhat rough, four men being rut -
ea off at one time, Score, -7 to 3 bo
favor of Goderich.
W. a Way, a weli-knoWn reeident
of the liaee Lime, Hallett, died rather
oneapectedly on Tuesday, he hes been.,
in peothealth for some time, itua Sad:
debiv oxyliretri doting the srheriing,
1,1‘; 1,1.41, Z1,4 :4. ,11, W,'1
.0)1:0er .1 ?, it
Speeial line of
Overcoats
J. IP Floss
at borne, and has a daughter neanried
in Ashfield, and a son living in Mani-
toba.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cumming, of
Hullett, left on Tuesday morning a
last week for their new home in the
Northwest; tile best wiebes of their
many friends are with them. Messrs
John Denholm and. Fred Toll left on
Tuesday with a carload of horses each
for the Northwest; sir. Denhohn tak-
ing his to Neepa,wa and Mr, Toll to
Brandon.
On Monday morning of last week .
the residents of Blyth were shocked to
hear of the death of Miss Mary Mc-
Quarrie, of Toronto, eldest daughter of
Hugh McQuarrie of that yillage. She
went to Toronto about three months
ago, and was engaged at her trade in
dressmaking business, It • appears
that she was enjoying the best of
health when she wrote to her parents
on Saturday, and on Sunday she was
seized with it severe stroke, which
proved to be neuralgia of the heart.
.
Dublin
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BRXRPS. ^ Miss Nellie Williams is
spending this week in Mitchell. -
Little Rose Klinishammer, who has
• been sick, is better again. -Mrs. Dale
left last week for Dakota to reside
with her daughter, Mrs • Kenney. --
William Aikens, who bas been ill for
the last few weeks, is feeling better. --
J. Dillion has gone to Dakota with
1 hopeful prospects of making his way
through the werld. -• Mrs. Bernard
O'Connell,who has been indisposed for
some time, is able to be around. again.
-Mrs. John Madigan was called to
Seaforth this week, owing to the ill-
ness of Mr. Madigan, who is laid up
with a stroke of paralysis. -Consider-
ing the fact that grahl is a, good price
now, our genial grain buyer is kept
• hnstling these days. --Mr. and Mrs.
Paul took their departure for the east
during the course of last week, where
• they will reside in future.
Crediton
Barars.-Our teachers attended the
Teachers' Association in Exeter on
Friday last and report the sessions as '
profitable and interesting.---Sno Geiser
left on Tuesday for Rossland B. O.
where he will try his luck mining. We
hope Jim. may be successful and re-
turn in the fall with a nugget of gold. •
-Quarterly meeting services were
held in German Evangelical church on
Sunda,y1a.et. Rev. Wing, P. E. preach-
ed and a.dministered the sacrament.
All the meetings were well at-
tended and proved very, beueficial in-
deed. -Special revival meetings are
being continued this week in M E
church.- On Friday evening last Mr.
Sam/ G-rigg, ex-hotelkeeper of London
was present and gave a graphic ac-
count of his conversion and mission
work. He is deeply in earnest and
God is blessing bine in the good vvorls.
-On Tuesday evening Dr. Willoughby
of Exeter assisted Rev. Hussar. The
Drpreached with power to it crowded
house. This is the closing week of
these special services. -Wm. Lewis
(Dr.) returned on Friday from his trip
to Toronto and Berrie. He called on
friends at Parliament buildings and
doubtless gave the government a few
hilts on some bills of vital unportance.
T1 country is in need of more such
liv men who, manifest an interest in
the country's welfare. -Mr. Amos of
St, Marys NV -11S in towo on Tuesday in
the interests of a Life Assns.. Co. We
understood he was soccessfin in secur-
ing it local representa tive.-Brickyard
teams are still busy drawing wood.
Hundreds of cords have been delivered
at the yards this winter. Everything
is in readiness for it busyseason.-- k
Robins have again made their appear-
ance. We trust they are not deceiving i
us again, but cold blustery weather
rnay swoop down upon ns any day.
Messrs Wilson and Hutton, eclitoos
of the,Tilbury News, have been served
with writs in a suit for libel, to the ex-
tent of $15,000.
The Americans have advaneed from
Manila to the shores of Lake Pasig,
and have thus cut the Filipine army ia
two.
It is bated by 'Windsor officers that
the six men recently arrested in Mont.
real are not the parties who robbed
Powell's Bank at Blenheim.
A bee etathusia,st says that the past
winter has been a very hard one on
the bees, and that many of the :spier-
istse will lose the majority of their
bees and in some places; the entire col-
ony. It seems that, the intense cold
spell in Jan nails is responsible for the
massacre of the little honey-rnakos
and also the sudden changes prior to
and following that titne. The bees
cluster together it 11 kind of it ball and
give oft it certain amount Innistoreo
Which itettlee an the outer rows mit
n.11,--, ill o',.rt r.;"-Psuirthi* titctaptiblo to
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