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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1899-4-27, Page 1"TWENTY --SIXTH YEAR NO. 37. iSllOP S 4t+ '0UR GRfND 0P NI10 OF OUR NEW DEPAARTME0NTSTORE, wvhich took place on WEDNESDAY LAST z6th, was a GRAND SUCCESS. A more grander and more beautiful stock of DRY ,-GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES and GROCERIES, never was seen in Western CANADA before. WHY? Be- 4,To 11 eq+04 4+ EXETER, ONT., CANADA., TI -TUESDAY MORNING El ? Ism 27th, 1899 Biddulph Bna rs - Miss Ella Langford, of ¥ornmgton, is visiting friends in Bicl- dulph. She was the guest of Miss Ella Revington, Moorseville, last week. -- David Atkinson, of Napauee, was the guest of W. Hasket last week. --Miss Jessie Taylor and James Taylor. .of London,was visiting friends in Moorse- ville last 'week. -Mr. and Mrs. John Hobbs, of Thorudale, were visiting friends at Moorseville on. Tuesday last. -The Rev. Mr. Grigg preached his farewell sermon in Chester I1all,Luean, on Monday night, 21th inst., to a crowded house ; he also preached at Nursery church on Sunday last. David Flood, of London township, has purchased the Langford farm iu Bid- dulph.-We regret to hear that Wil- -cause we have used the very best of skill and ability in buying and her Stanley,son of Mr. James Stanley, :selecting the above goods that SPOT CASH can buy. It is en of London township, was injured by a falling limb some time agoand is not abling us to place these goods before you at prices other merchants able to resumehis duties yet. -Thomas have to pay for them. We kindly extend an invitation to ONE Kaartye for, whoanhas been a resident of and ALL to make a visit to our store and be convinced what umber of years, has mov- we Aded to London and his genial face will 'have said is the truth: NOTE some of the prices we have pre - :pared for OUR GRAND OPENING SALE. he missed. His place is now occupied by Mr. Lackey, of London. Special 35iu Percale prints, last colors, worth 15c., opening IOc. price 300 yds of; American Fancy wrapper print, regular price 10c. ;our opening price ..... 1300 yds of best English corn - ?bine ' orn-+bine` prints; regular price I21c. 10c. opening"price 15c. quality best make for 12;:c. Fancy shirt Nyaist cheviots in the very latest designs, wide -width, regular price 20 to 25c our 12c. price..... ........ Fancy . check cheviots for skirts and blouses, regular price 12ec., our opening price ........10e. yd 1200 yds of flannelettes at these prices. Regular 7c qualities for 5c wide Extra wide l0c qualities for 7c yd wide heavy factory , cot- ton 5c. regular price 7c. ,9c quality, opening price70 American Fancy silkolines extra wide, worth 20 to 25c yd our opening price 12ec Tapestry table covers, large ,size, regular $1.50 goods for51.00 $2,50 „ 11 . • $1.00 We the sole agents for the W. E. Sarnfort's ready-made 7c. clothing. Your special attention is required to this department. 'The prices are right for the right :goods. Come and see. Minto stiff and soft hats in zblkand colors. The very latest =up-to-date styles. Come and see. Men's duck and cottonade .overalls, $1 quality for 90c ,, $1,25 V Our space is limited for to quote our prices in our crockery ,and glassware department. But we are safe in saying, not a bet- ter assortment can be seen in Canada. 42 in black figured Lustres, French dyes, regular price 40c. ...opening price only , . ..... 25e yd 75c, 65c. $1. Special 46 in all wool,silk fin- ished Henrietta,regular pri^_e 65c 49c opening price 42 inch Fancy costume suit- ings in four different colors, reg- ular price 38c., our opening 25c yd price 44 inch Rep and French dyed poplins, regular price 40 to 50c. a yd ,our opening price 25c See our 3 special values in table linens 44 in all linen, regular 35c for 56 in all linen, regular 50c. for 58 in all linen, regular 65c for 25c 350 50c New design in more antique skirting in stripes, regular price 20c a yd, our opening price 121c 10 extra large white bed quilts, regular 51.25 goods, open- ingprice.......... 99c Embroideries at 5c, reg'r 7c goods „ 6c, ,; 10c ,,.7c, „ 12-ec Big values in New laces, gloves, hosiery, ties, undervests, collars, Men's ties, bows and sox. Regular 75c quality, men's white shirts, our opening price 500. Big lot of Men's neck ties at 25c Special values in table nap- kins. Regular $1.00 quality for.. 75c 51.25 ,, „....$1.00 $1.75 ,, „ . $1.25 100 pairs lace curtains..for 25c a pr. Large size lace curtains for 75c worth 51. Large size lace curtains for $1.00 worth $1.50. Assortment of made-up wrap- pers for Ladies, regular 51.50 to 52.00 each, opening price $1.00 each. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Special attention has been paid to this grand department in all leading lines. Everything new and fresh. Prices the low- est. Quality the best that money can buy. 0. BOOTS & SHOES. We are sole agents for . the J. D. King shoes. 'Special prices in mens'and ladies shoes for the opening sale. That y Themeasureof o You nowour success in buy- ing as not altogeth- ,er in the little you pay but the more in what you, get. It is the ,distribution of reliable makes of goods that thisstore devotes its engeries to, and prices them,low to prove a benifit to you, ' TH 4.1T benefit comes back to US in increased business, Make us a visit H. bishop & Son, Exeter. FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS 1 will offer the following discounts to reduce my stock. Dress Goods 10 per cent off. Dress Goods 20 per cent off. A_ lisle of trimmings at half price. A line, of prints to clear at low prices. Flannelettes 7.0 per cent off Scotch Tweed Sultings 20 per cent of: Fantings 20 per cent off. Ready-made clothing 20 per cent off. A quantity of hats to clear at half price. satopmesommodsopposoleis Nlillinery Stock Compete. All the latest and newest designs, and managed by Yliss Slaelc, of London a lady of Iona experience. Close 'prices will ue given to reduce stock large line of wall papers, carpets and lace curtains. Low prices to clear, wall paper 3c. a roll upward. Boot ege Shoe Stock CortipIetes will be sold at reasonal3le prices to reduce the scock Mitchell Baines. --J. McLagan of the Van - convex.' World was in town this week. He was visiting his father andbrothers. in Logan. -James Sills went to Owen Sound this week. where he has secur- ed a situation as baker. -Mrs. Thos. Tucxer has arrived from Regina to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Babb. -One of the oldest settlers of this section died Thursday afternoon at the residence of her sen- in-law, John Gollanitz, Amelia. relict of the late Jacob Drumm, at the ad- vanced age of 80 years. She has lived. in Mitchell over forty years, coining here when it was all bush in the nor- thern part of the town.- Ernest Hol- mes has passed his final examination and now has the degree of L. D. Se - Thomas Coppin lett on Saturday for the Northwest, where he will begin a tailoring business. -The High School Board held a meeting on. Thursday evening. They have to build a gym- Sexsrnith 13RXE Fs.-. L number from here at- tended the funeral of the late James White,, of Hensall, on Friday last. - We are sorry to learn thatT.N.North- cott has been confined to his room for some time. -John Campbell was in. Bayfield on business a few days :ago.- It looks as though we; were going to have spring at last, as seeding has fair ly commenced. -- Rev. Chas. Smith, preached a very able and affecting ser- mon on Sunday 16th inst.-Milton Rus- sell was laid up for a few days lately. Mrs. Henderson has decided . not to move her house at. present. -Miss Nellie Gould has gone to work for Mrs.Adani Case on the London road, 'near Exeter. -Harry O'Brien is again in the ern-. ploy of Wm. Northcott. Harry knows when he has a good boss. --Roger and William Northcott were in St, Marys a few days ago. -The weekly prayer meeting was well attended last Thurs- day night. -Miss Jessie Northcott, of Exeter, was in our neighborhood for a few days last week. --.A number of. young people attended: the Sunday School anniversary in Main St.Church; Exeter, on Sunday last. -Wm. North- cott sold a horse for a good figure lately. Zion. BRIErs.-The fall wheat has made great improvement since the showers and sunshine. -Some of the clover is badly heaved. -Some of the farmers have sown some the past week: --The teacher closed school on Tuesday of last week, he having received a telegram stating a friend had died near Ailsa Craig. He attended the funeral on Tuesday and had school on Satur- day. -T, Brockhas made a great im- provement by placing his fence on the road near the' bridge, it will not wash away now. It also lessened the danger of accidents. -S. Peart secured the ser- vices of Garnet Broderick, of Sarepta. He has.also bought Mrs. A. F. Mannin's organ.. Sam is going to learn to play, he has a good. ear for music. Success to you Sam. -Insur- ance agents have been numerous of nasium to replace the one burnt last slate. -Rev'. Russell, a former pastor of winter. --Thomas Skinner has been the Elimville circuit, has been. renew - very successful with his horses this spring. He has taken prizes at the Toronto horse show, at Stratford and Brucefield.-The license commissioners met this week and granted all the old. licenses.- The sporting Association have secured the Nashville Students for their concert on May 21th.-What might have been a serious fire occurred on Thursday afternoon at the hosiery factory of A. Burritt & Co, Some sparks from the smokestack got into the roof, and commenced to burn. The fire alarm sounded, and the fire de- partment were soon on the spot: with a good quantity of water, and soon extinguished the fire. - Evangelical C c nference. The 35th session of the Canada Con- ference, Evangelical Association, con- vened at Tavistock,Ont., on Thursday, April 20th, Bishop J. J. Esher, of Chic- ago, presiding. The following were licensed to preach : R L Merrier, E S Moyer, D D Eidt, Ezra F Heist, F B Meyer, Orlando G Hallman and Albert Clemens. Deacon's orders were voted to W E Beese, J W Bean, E M gishler and H J Holtzmann and Elder's orders to H H Leibold. Rev H Mattill addressed the con- ference in the interests of the Publish- ing House at Oleveland, 0. ; Rev Geo Johnston in the interest of North ing acquaintances at Zion and seeking to insure the lives of some of the ladies and also A. Hooper has been talking up the Manufacturers' Lite. Uo. No doubt it is agood thing.-Mr.Ogden join- ed the Chosen Friends of Woodham.- J.Peart also joined the Canadian Order of Foresters.-Mr.and Mrs. J. Sinclair have moved to Granton. -John and Charles Trothan, of London township, were visiting friends and acquaintances lately. -Mr. Thompson gave a rousing. sermon which caused many to think, He took for his text Hosea VII; 8, Ephraim is a cake not turned. He shewed. how people, went to extremes on one or two points of doctrine and totally ignored others. He compared the people to pancakes overdone on the one side and underdone on the other. -The many friends of William Cornish are still very anxious about his recovery. -Several of our young men have purchased bicycles and are now to be seen making zig-zag tracks along the road. - Philip Hern has treated himself to a new buggy. --John Brock received a telegram from Muskoka stating . that his son, Robert, died on Sunday last. P •. 1 Eden (Too late for last week.) BxxEFs.-Farmers are starting their spring work.-F.Luxton,who has been visiting his brother,George, in Sarnia, Western College and B Institute ; has returned hom&-Will Coates is Rev T 0 Meckel, cor. sec'y of the digging a new well and otherwise im- general, Missionary society, in the in- Proving the appearance of his farm.- terest of missions. Rev R V Bingham, Misses Rettie Essery and m innie Lux - of Toronto, spoke of the African in- ton visited the Centralia S. S. on Sun- dustrial Mission. day last. -Surprise parties are the rage S R Knechtel was newly elected around here ; this is third this winter, presiding elder and stationed on the About eight o'clock, on Friday even - _East District. ing, the home of John Essery was the M L Wing, D Kreb, S R Knechtel scen.e of a very lively gathering. The and J P Hauch were elected as dele- gates to General Conference, which meets at St. Paul, Minn., and L H Wagner and Prof S L TImbach, alter- nates. to visit Mr. Essery and surpns Rev X P Hallett who leaves during (Quite a surprise for those who the year to labor as missionary in to Leagn and fou.nd no lights.) Kiricton Bainrs.-The Eoglish church people gave au entertainment and supper to sell their beautiful quilt and three very handsome cushions on Friday evening. -H. P. Henderson, of Toronto, gave a maple -taffy party at .T, Taylor's on Wednesday evening. A splendid time was spent. -Samuel Shier is overjoyed by the arrival of a son on Tuesday Staffa BniErs,- Farmers are taking ad- vantage of the fine weather to do their seeding.-Toseph. Norris presented his daughter, Mrs, William Fawcett, with a handsome piano -cased organ. -Mr. and Miss Miller entertained a number of friends to a teffy party one evening last week. -Dick Sillery and his bride entertained a large number of friends on Friday evening last, and it ie Deed- less to to say that all enjoyed them- selves. Their inanyfriends wish them a long and prosperous life. FutE,-The most serious conflagra- tion that has visited this village .nce the burning of Wray & Hawkshaw's flour mill in Tune last occurred Thurs- day morning at 1 o'clock. The large four storey oatmeal mill of McComb & Stanley was totally destroyed, to- gether with 1,500 bushels of oats. The Brin recently put in five thousand dollars' worth of new machinery, and otherwise improved the banding, and were being rushed to fill their orders. The total loss will be between five and six thousand dollars. There is $4,000 insurance un the building and machi- nery. The stock is net insured. Goclerich ACCIDENT. -Between 9 and 10 o'clock Saturday- morning, as a youth nanaed Andrew Stokes, on a bicycle, and a man named Young, in a buggy, were turning a corner the wheel and buggy collided, s mashing the wheel and throw ing the boy off with great violence. After the accident Stokes got up and was walking away, when he suddenly fell to the ground, and was picked up and taken home, when it was found that he was internally injured, and broken ribs were pressing on the lungs. The injured lad died six hours after the occurrence, which was supposed to be purely accidental. St. Marys - Mat Wilby, Hamilton, has secured a situation with Chas. Delematter, one of our tonsorial ar- tists. -A number of men are now en- gaged in repairing the dam at the mouth of Trout Creek which had been damagedby the late spring freshets. John Elliott has the contract for doing the work. -The firm of Miller & Seli are doing an extensive business at the present time, disposing of the bank- rupt stock of the late firm of T. Seli & Co. -Our towa volunteer companies No. 3 and 4, under command. of Col. H. A. L. White will go under canvass in London oia May 18th. They evil! re- main in camp 2 weeks. Fullartom BRIEFs.-George Jordan is erecting a new frame stable on his lot which will add much to the value of his prop- erty. -On Friday morning last smoke was seen bursting out of the south end of Reid's house. Help was soon at hand but the fire had too much of a start and could notbe ex- tinguished. Willing hands of the vil- lagers and many oth.ers worked untir- ingly but in vain, the house could not be saved. All furniture and other things that were on the first floor was taken out but everything up stairs was burned. The house and contents were insured. Mr. Reid has moved in - members of the Epworth League, to the frame building next the Bap- gether with people of the vicinity, tist parsonage until his brick house about fifty in all, instead of laciting can be erected. their usual weekly meeting, decided fter Japan, addressed words of farewell to tbe gree ings were , , g , the conference. I as authors,crokinole and otherpopulitr The following is the report Of the ' amusements were engaged in and soon stationing committee : all were at their ease and enjoying East District -S R Knechtel P E themselves to the utmost. During the Berlin, A Y Heist ; Waterloo, G D , interval spent by the ladies in PrePar- ing supper, an impromptu programme mmialladiPIPPOPPPEPPPesempiiisamispisetPuli A.I1 the above lines will be offered for th6 next 80 days olio le a, tare remedy if taken In the early der was arranged, with the host as chair- man. Rev. S. Salton gave an opening address, brief and appreciativ& Mr. 5.1licks revived old memories by sing - I M Moyer ; G tinshoro, B H Bean ; ing several of his songs, his wife ad - Thomas ; Golden Lake, E Becker ; corners were secured by some in which Rockingham, 13 M Gishler. , to partake of the x.efreshments, pro - West District -M L 'Wing, P E :- videcl by the ladies of the league, arid Hehu; Sebringville,E Burn; Fullarton, North District -- D Kroh, P E :-Sb. Jacobs, D II Brand .. Elmira, II 11 Leibold; Wallace, L W'ittich; Listowel, Carrick, G Brown ; Mildmay and Walkerton, F Meyer and Theo }tench; F 13 Meyer ; Parry Sound, L It Eidt ; Oonference adjouraed to meet at Wallace on the 3rd Thursday in April 1000. WOnStil MAX WAR. ECAAArodiJ Ate killed in war, but hundreds of thousands are killed by consumption, There would be no deaths at all caused by this ter. Miss Cluif left last week for Moos Northwest territory.- Mr. Pet nd Me- at To- G..); Sutberimal,. Notary Public, CCUITOY anoor, Commissioner, 'Fire Insurance Agent and Issurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal doca inmate carefully drewe at reesoneble rates Money to lean on real estate at low rates of in terest. Offloo at the Post Holman, 11 D, cooKE. • (fate with Oarrow Prondfoot) Barrister HEAP SALE! $pecial sale of Overcoats Sellery, L. D. 5., D. D. S,. Honor Credo, Boys Overcoats at $1.00 extraeted without pain or bad effects. onice men s $3 to $5.00 In Petty's /noels, Henson. At Zurich every Monday, commencing May SOM. DEATH or MPs. MoQvinDist.-We re gret this week to have to chronicle the death of Mrs. James McQueen* which occurred on Monday last at her home here, from that dread disease,consiump- tion. Mrs. McQueen was called upon a few years ago to mourn the death of her husband, and now leaves to mourn her own demise, and the loss of a kind. and affectionate mother, five children. Deceased was a particularly bright, amiable woman, who was very much respected by all who knew her, and at ber death, situated as she was a young widow (only 38 years of age) with so many youeg children,is sad in- deed. el rs. McQueen bore her illness with much patience and christien fort- itude. The funeral service will be held to -day (Thursday) and the remains will be interred in McTaggart's cemetery, BArpEs. -- The Eckhart family of Bell-ringers and musicians gave a con- cert in the Methodist church on Tues- day evening last. The attendance was fair and the concert very good. They gave aconcert at Bethesda Wednesday evening. -,Tames Beverley has added undertaking to his furniture business, and on Monday evening last received a very handsonae new hearse with all the modern improvements. - James Moore bas purchased Alex. Nichol's dwelling which he has been renting for some time, and intends adding a kitchen and otherwise improving it. -3, Shephed having a handsome stable erected on the rear of his lob. -- Samuel White, of Detroit, who was here attending his father's funeral,was sent a particularly handsome wreath of flowers from Iris employers and associate clerks of the large dry goods store in which he is employed. The wreath bore the word "father", and which with other wreaths, was placed on the casket. -Mrs. Alex. Ross, of Montana, TJ. S., (nee Miss Bonthron) is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. D. B. ing is now the order of the day, and meals off the head of a 'barrel is a cora mon occurrence. Dr. McLeod, of Detroit, was here last week attendiree Before stock taking we offer a reduction in all lines . Speeial line of Overcoats widow, who filithfully. and loving- ly waited upon him during his severe and critical illness, (extending over two years,) two sons, William, of Rodgerville, and Samuel, of Detroit, and two daughters, Mrs. (Dr,) McLeod. of Detroit, and Mrs. R. Bouthron of Hensel'. The funeral cortege to the Rocigerville cemetery on Friday after- noon last, was very largely. attended, testifying to the respecb for the de- ceased and sympathy for his family. Crornarty. BRLEFs.-G. T. Hamilton has, secur- ed a situation in the Queen City. Geo. is a pushing fellow and vvill yet make his mark. - Seeding operations are rather slow, so far the soil being too wet. - Mrs. Alex. McKellar is sick at present. -Mrs. Johnston is pur- posing putitng on metal siding on her house this summer. -The citizens of the Village have decided to put a drain through the church hill. -One of our village merchants and two from Staffs], are now out buying eggs through the Crediton WEennens-The marriage of Miss Almeda A. Brown, daughter of Got-' ware mercha.nt and plumber, of Sebe - the funeral of his fatheren-law, the waing, Mich., was solemnized on Wed - of St, Pail's church, delivered an in- by Rev. Litt, in the presence of a large teresting service to the children on audience. We extend congratulation& Sunday afternoon last. -- William Chapman, of Hay, ietends shortly re- tiring from famine.- and moying into the village.-Wai. Gorby left on Wed- nesday for Morris, Man., while a son of Robt. Steware left for Winnipeg. - Mrs Geo. Murray, Des Moines, Iowa, returned home Wednesday, after at- tending the funeral of her father, the late Robt McLaren. -The Independent Order of Oddfellows, of .Hensall,intend observing their anniversary by attend- ing a service in Cermel church on Wednesday eyenine„0., May 3rd, to be addressed by their brother Oddfellow, Rey. J. S.Hen.derson. Invitations will be sent to the neighboring lodges to join in the service. DEATH OF JAMES WHITE. ,-,-Last week we referred briefly to th de- mise of a former esteernedcitizen, in the person of the late James White, a man widely known througha a, bope Geo. may soon be around aoain. out. this county. Mr. White was e, native of Iveland, and was born in the • County Downeaear Belfastin the year 1823,and in March 1847 he married Miss Margaret eleMorran, who still survives him. In April of the same year Mre BRIEFS. -Farmers are too busy to corue to town. Seeding is in full blast. -Mrs.(DreRivers spent the past week visiting her father in Brussels and friends in Clinton and Goderich. She returned on Wednesday. --Dan Swit- zer is fixing up his premises in proper style. He has leveled and seeded his lawn and enclosed it with a neat and substantial fence. -There was no ser- vice in the Evangelical church Sunda,y evening last as Rey. Litt was away at- tending Conference in Tavistock. Many went over to the English church. and heard Rev. Hussar give a most in- teresting sermon on the "Judgment"' -Geo. Finkbeiner, Creditor' East, bad a narrow escape from being killed on Monday evening last. He was assist- ing with moving a building when a chimney fell on his head inflicting sev- eral deep scalp wounds which the local physician was called to dress. We Centralia de.ys„ we nesdays, and Fridays. 000 cords of and Mrs. "W lute sailed for Canada, elm stave bolts and 1000 cords a heading. bolts locating at Thornhill, near Toronto, wantea. Higlaest price paid. T. niston, Cen- tralia. where Mr. White carried. on a bakery and general store. e They moved west in 1851 aud settled in Rodgerville,, when this section was a howling wilderness with nothing but blazing trees to mark the path of the weary prospector ancl settler. About the year 1855 Mr. White and family moved to Illinois,IT. Sebut preferring Canada and the Huron tracb (although it was. then pretty much all bush) he only re - Gregor attended the horse sho malned in the States two years, when ronto last week. He was also at Stmt.. he returned to Rodgerville, where he ford on Tuesday-, acting as judge at purchased. what was then known as the horse fair le that city.- Mr. Geo. the McTaggart farm from Sheriff Mc - Turner, when returning from the Old Donald, and being a man of untiring Country, stopped off at Kingston, and energy and enterprise soon succeeded purchased a caa load of dairy cows, in converting it into oue of the finest which he brought with him, and will and most fertile farms on tbe London go into the daery business. -The cheese road, and which farm he owned at the factory is being fitted -up, and will this time of his death, although about 10 having made a competency year be run -as a creamery, and opera- years ego, tions will beein as soon as possible,- for himself he leased it and moved into Mr. Alex. cKenzie lia,s disposed of Hensall,where he purchased the b and - e'en went merry ae a marriage bell". his house and lot in the village to Miss some- brick dwelling in which he was at time of death. Mr. White Games in ' Which all could take part Margaret 'Walker, of Tuckersmith. living was not only known as a prospereus were next chosen, "charades" forming Miss Walker, with her sister, will in farmer but as a very extensive and successful horse buyer, and was noted for his fine horses which be always had, and which was evidenced by the large number of first prizes he carried off itt the local fairs and also at the London aud Toronto Exhibitions. He was known te have disposed of a matched teani for as high a figure AS $1,000. In religion deceased Was A Ito reduee the stook. rible (teepee if people could bo c o inn or stand that Shiloh's Cough and Conslituption 01.114 HAlLelLt, hwood. refund the money if a oute le not affected. • an important feature in the evemog s amusements. At an early hour in the morning the compeny signified their intention of d.eparting. but before doing so, all joined hands and sang "Auld Lang SS ne" with many.thanks to the host and hoetess for their kind - nese in giving them such a good time, the last guest departed, -Mise Dempsey, who has been visiting her home. -Miss A. P, Kerslake, who has been visiting friends up north, bes teamed hoine. St. Andrews church, Toronto, has chosen ltev, D. Armstrong: Blacki of Birkenhead, England, as its pasta.. Dr. Black is it brother of Mic& Thos. M. Bell, " Otterburn Farm," Ilivcr Bead, BIarishard. son, Church St, St, Marys forinerles.of the tneented police contingent Sent in- to the Yukon district, has procured his discharge from that body and will now be in osition to secure SUMO Of the good. iings With whieh that &KM. future reside in the village. Mt. Mc- Kenzie has purchased the old mense property from Mr.'Scott, on the Lon- don road, and will remove there short- ly to reside. -- Alex. Thompson, Bityfield road, was offered $175 for his grey gelding last week. Jos. Proctor, of Clinton sold his farm lot 2S, Maitland con., foe about $2000 to M. Schwanze • the farm is consider- ed a good one and contains 87 acres. There died on Thursday morning, 20th inst. after a lingering Illness, Catherine Scanlin, of Clinton aged. 63 years. The deceased has lived. in Clinton for a number of years with her There is a freat rash of young Fin- landers for t ie United States to ,avoid the recent decree of 'Emperor Nicholas, regarding Finland, which.provides for an increase of the Russian military and naval forces and the extension of conscription. The steamer Arcturus landed 315 men at Boston, from Han - go, 202 arrived a few days ago* ama all report that niatiy more nre eolith* AS soon a* possib1e. BRIErs.-The residence of W. J. Parsons was burglarized last Tuesday night. The thievee took tw suits of clothes and an overcoat. Mr. and 11.1 Parsons were juet moytng to Exeter. and had taken silver 'articles with them. Two tramps were seen in the village the day before and they are susp,ected. Tree -reps should be given a meal of raw bide, -though hard to digest. -Next Sunday special anniver- sary services will be held in the Metho- dist church on behalf of the League, and on Monday night the Bey. It, Hobbs will give his popular lecture, entitled " The Triangular Man.." - The election of officers of the League for the ensuing year took awe on Tuesday evening, with the folloWing result ; Hon. pres., Rev. S. Salton ; Colwell; 2nd vice. Grace Oke; 3rd vice jestie Elston; tth vice, Andrew Hicks; sec, Harvey Lane ; cor-sec., A. Boyce; treas. C. W. Vail; organist, S. Neil. - Misses Jennie and Lillian Salton are visiting with friends in St. Marys for afew days. -Miss Ida Abbott is im- proving in health slowly. -H. Luxton of Sarnia, happeeed with a Serious ae- cident reeently. He fell from a rafter while putting tip a barn and broke his leg in two places, He Is doing nicely at last reports, and hopes are enter- tained of his recovery. He is a broth- er of Mr. Luxton, .Pof Eden. -Minnie Preskiyterian, in politics a Liberal Con- LIAXtert has been elected, SeCretary servative, and always took a great the Epworth League at Eden, -Geo, interest matters connected with both church and state, being scarcely eyer absent from his place in church, everi whea his health would scarcely permit; While in municipal tnatters he was deeply interested in all that per- tained to the welfare and improvement of the village. And having A keen sense of wit and humor, and having travelled extensively, made hint ex- cellent company, As a business man, be was 'very shrewd and successful and thoroughly understood the every detail, and with strong forte. Of char- acter, could not be influenced in de- parting from what he eonsidered WAS Bissett has left the blacksmibhing busi ness in the villager -Mr, Lansing, car- riage painter, is working at Orediton. -Fairfield has a live prayer !meting' and bible class every week. it, will be held at the residente of W. 0. liftstou next Thursday night. leader 0, wita- sor -Quarterly meeting and reception service are announced for lst finnelitY" in Mity..-Partners report the ground uhno6t too wetfor seeding, * 130111.P of Slilloh's Consumption Cure Is tidigunrabl0W,' " All wo ask of yoeie to use tweethirds of the contents of the bottle faithfully, then if Tr.