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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1903-3-12, Page 1THIRTIETH YEA.R—No HURON MIDDL EE, GAZETT EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 12TH, 1903 41.X+'1*'F1++1"l+4.4.4.4*+i +II++tt .+++++++++ •t^ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Clover amd Timothy Beed Wanted _, We will pay the highest Market Price for No. 1 Clover and Seed. Timothy g i MilletSeed. Also Hungarian and 4. ti . ® , '- _ eee+b ++l'3+ ++l+ +s$+1.3++II+ '+$• II++i^+l++l+++ 4 +3• d++ +++.II .g,.g.*g.*i++II+.A++f +$+4+ II+*II++ +4++§++ + ++ +F + i..i: FOR FliIRTIGULIIR MEN May be you're not..particular about many things, bat you ought to be so about your clothes, -There are some particularly nice things herein. +Oanadian Tweed Suits at 10, 12, $15,00 Scotch Tweed Suits at 14, 16, $18.00 Worsted and Serge Sixits at 13,17,,$20. Pants and Fancy Vestsi from $3,00 up to $7.00. The price includes the bighest grade of workmanship in, the making. • W. W. Taman. Metech not 'dt"ai1ot , . Clover and Timothy Seed eneed. • Price and Quality Guarant e e le WIIILLEVETTe ;se0Seeee0000O003Q eoeooes's 0 e 0 0 0 Farmers wanting good 0 Clean Clover & Timothy Seed will save money by calling on W. I-1, Levett before purchasing. Centralia EXETER LUMBER YARD. Large stock of Lumber—pine and hemlock, 170,000 feet of hemlock lumber for barns etc., also shingles. laths and collar posts. Prices reasonable.—JAS WILLIS, Yard ; East side rof Main at BRIEFS. --Miss M. Reyingtnn is the guest of Mrs. F. Abbott,—Mrs. T. Mitchell is visiting her daughter,* Mrs, Webster of Eudora. Miss D. Elston Was the gitest of Miss P. Essery on. Sunday last. , Seaforth BRIEFS.—About 1 o'clock on Satur- day morning fire occurred in the Sun printing office owned by W, Westcott in the Strong Block. The plant, which was valued at $3.400, is almost a total ilpps,.,:insuredfor $2,500 in Perth Mani- ple The Oyster Bay restaurant, next door, in the same block, together with the household effects owned. by Mr. Oscar Neil, was damaged by smoke and water, fully covered by insurance in Manchester. Damage to building light, . Cause of fire unknown. Anderson BRIErs—Mies Curtis of Listowel is visiting with relatives in this vicinity. —Miss Poulton of McKiIio_p is the guest of her cousin Miss L. Hewitt.— We Can Convince You . that our: stock of " Fall and .Winter ' goods is unequalled. See for. yourself. FOWLER BROS. THE CLOTHERS, B ENSALL. Mrs, Jas, Murray is visiting with her daughter Mrs. D. Hazelwood of Pet- rolea.=Mrs. Jno. Anderson has retur- ned after an extended visit with friends in St. Marys.—Mr. John Cam- eron is visiting with relatives in Stratford. — Mr, and Mrs. Olayton Bears of St. Marys, have moved to their farm on the town line. - Tom Leadstone Sundayed at home. --Mrs. James Wight is ill with La Grippe. -- Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Whaley of. Cen- tralia spent Friday with Mrs. Jne. Riley.—Mrs. Fred Gunning is able to be out again: Ilderton A happy event took place on Wed- nesday evening last at the residence of Mr. Thos. Clatworthy, lumber mer- chant, Ilderton, whenhis daughter, Rose Hannah, was united in marriage with Mr. Frederick Cook, also of Iide- ton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. H. Rhodes, of Grace Church. The relatives of the bride and groom helped to make the occa- sion joyful in a social way, and the many gifts of beautiful and useful ar- ticles, as well as sums "of money,. was an indication of the esteem in which the young couple are held. Mr. and Mrs. Cook will reside in Stratford, and Will doubtless be followedby the good wishes of many 'friends. Grand Bend (Too late for last week.) BRnsrs,-Ors. Jas.Molhard is on the sick list atresent, we hope to hear of her recovery. --Mrs. • Coupland re- turned to St. Marys on Tuesday after spending she past week with her sister, Mrs. R. Hamilton.—Surely the " elec- tion" of pathmaster' must be getting pretty interesting over on the twenty. first, when an interested: party's wife was out with her petition on Sunday.- -One of those events that make every body happy took place at the home of Mr. Ambrose Allen, when his daughter Annie, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. Humphrey Webb. Their many friends wish them a life long happiness. THE -- Merchants Bank of Canada HEAD OFFIOL, MONTREAL. CAPITAL (all paid up): 6,000,000' REST... ...... ...,..., . , .......•$2,700,000 TROSer itSHE, E. P. =MEN, General Manager Superintendent of Brandhea • • A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Interest at most favorable current rates allowed on Savings, Bank accounts and Deposit Receipts. In Japan and Letters of Credit issued available in China', p other foreign eoiintries. g C: I I TON ONTAI I ' . • W. CHi I4 I IUI► •114nager' H ensa l t Croinarty. ---- Mr, Benson Williams, . took the Grand Damper degree in the 0.0. 0, E., on Friday evening last,. and still there are more to follow, oarefull drawn et reasonable rates, money Dr, Hatton, son of Rev, B, L. .Hut- 9 y who Centralia, 1 has spent the to f Centr v orealestate n,A * , p to loan ona oatlowratesinterest,. es f frit r o ,, Laing, Oiaee at the Post (Moe Bonsai!, asG year with Dr. a ui g, of Granton, G. J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Conveyan- cer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance Agent, and usurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal documents liiRilrbs.--Anniversary Fervices were keft last week'for Toronto, where he held in' the Methodist church; on Sall- hoe taken a position . on the hospital Sab- bath last. The Rev. F. E. Malott, B, staff. Tho Dr. bas.many friends here, who will wish him enntlnuc d success A.B. D., reached both morning and ' evening, the attendance at both ser- Rrticefield vices being very large. The Rev, Mr. Malott is no stranger to ]riensall con- "`"'m,"" gregations, and his .sermons on both DEAtfi OF MR, SanDoN Ross. —Al - occasions were well chosen and well though the sad : event was not liner - delivered. the Rev. gentleman be- vested, the annotuxcement of the death ing a good. free extempore speaker, , of Mr, Seldon Rosa paused a feeling of and clear convincing reasoner, his' the deepest sorrow., Mr, Ross passed sermons showing careful .study and peacefully away at the parental home, research. The collections were very here on Friday last, the 27th ult, He liberal and will supply ` the amount usually secured from the annual tea - meeting. --The friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. Warring, of this place, will regret to learn that they are both quite ill.— Our saw millers are busily engaged turning out large quantities of timber, the demand beinggood, - Miss Grace Elder, teacher, recently of Seaforth, was in the village during the past week, visiting friends, before leavi ng for her new home in Alberta, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong; of Manitoba, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stew- art, Mr. Armstrong is quite an en- thusiastic Scotchman, and: sometimes enlivens our village with the stirring strains on the bag-pipes.—The Oddfel- lows lodge of this village is being add= ed to by a large number of desirable members. Mr. H. Hooper has return- ed from Exeter, where he has been assisting the R, Pickard Oo. in taking stock.—An entertainment under the guild of Carmel Presbyterian church, will ,be held on Friday evening, March 20th.—Mr. G. D. Arnold is somewhat improved in health during the past .week -BRIEFS.-Word has been received from British Columbia of the death of the two sons of Mr. George Ingram, formerly of Hensel], James A. and Ralph, of consumption. Ralph ac- companied by his mother, went to. San,{rancisco, hoping that a change would prove beneficial, but this hope proved futile, and he died about four weeks ago. His mother just got back to Vancouver a, couple of days before James passed away. James was well known in this neighborhood, he hav- ing taught in school section No, 1, Tuckersmith, for some years. He was also at one time president •of the Ep- worth League and. Bible class teacher de in the Methodist Sun y school, here. He was a hard student and possessed of considerable ability, and his Hen - salt friends will sincerely regret his demise. Ralph, the younger; brother, was a steady, promising lad, and his was 27 years of age. He was the fourth son of Mr. Alexander Ross and was born ou the homestead farm on the London road, near here. After leaving home he learned the business machine. Applicant to furnish one team. The delegates of the good roads meeting, at Clinton, made their re- port, and their expenses amounting to $3.75c e Were. paid. 4 Pott rso 11i 'V 1' Co,e n, Bilis S: '4 kte ihan were also paid $383,20, for complete bridge and abutments, concession 0 and 7, and floor and railing for bridge, concession 4. Council then adjourned ` to meet: A;; ril 4th atone o'clock. F. MOnLEX, Clerk, Clandeboye BRIEFS. — Niles E. M. Blackwell, was in the city, on Saturday, —Miss Blanche and Eileen Simpson visited their brother, in Centralia, ou Friday, They went up by stage' and returned by train, the stage failing to put in an appearance, for the ref ;ire rr.'p,-- Mr. W. A, Cook was in Exeter, on of carriage blacksmith and worked at Friday last, combining business and that in Seaforth and other places for some time. A few years ago he went to Chicago and studied dentistry there and was practising in that city when, the illness which resulted in his early death overtook j.ina. He cache home a few weeks ago with the hope that the change and rest would prove bene- fieial, but the disease had become too. firmly seated to be eradicated and he tertained by Mn and Mrs. Wm. H. gradually. grewweaker until the end Scel, on Wednesday eveniag of last came: He was a most exemplary week Theyarrived home in good young -max, who was liked and re time—for milking;—The opening of a spected by all who enjoyed his new store, by Mr. T, ix.' Har'.iton, acquaintance and had ; his life been spared he would, undoubtedly, have come rapidly to the front, as he was naturally clever and was well skilled in his profession. His death is a severe blow to his parents and friends, who have the sincerest sympathy of the entire community. pleasure. -Mr. Lint ott has moved to a farm near London, and Ur. Levi Bice, has returned to his own farm again,—Mr, Wm. Stanley, of Lucan, gave a very enjoyable dancing party on Monday evening, which several of the fair sex of this village "took in."— A large number of young people from this viciniby were very pleasantly nn-. Gre icon BRIEFS. -Mr. Henry Eiiber, M. P. P., went to Toronto, on . Monday morning, where be will attend the Parliamentary sessions. — Rev. Mill - yard, of Exeter, preached in the Methodist church here, last Sunday.— The anniversary services, which were to be held in the Evangelical church last Sunday, were postponed for a week, owing to the illness of Rev. G, A. Schmidt.—Mr. Frank Smith, who has been visiting here for a week, went to Toronto on Monday after .IRI --iia noon, where he is to be engaged in la'azLEwooD.—CoTTLF,— The mar - the barbering business,—Mr. William riage of Miss f'sabella Cottle, youngest Kuntz, of Exeter, spent Sunday, in daughter of Mr. John Cottle, of the town.—Mr. Godfred Ostricher, and Thames Road, took place at the fami- family from Dashwood, visited friends ly residence, on Wednesday, March here on Sunday.—Wesley Finkbeiner, 4tb, at half past five, The bride was iwho. has been home on a week's holi- daintely dressed in cream color; with veil and orange blossoins, and carried a beautiful bunch of carnations. She looked very charming as she entered theroom, on her father's arm. As Miss McDonald played the wedding march, the bridal party took their places under an arch of evergreens, with a large bell directly overhead. Little Maggie Clark, a neice of the bride, made a dear little maid of honor, in her pretty white gown, and veil of tulle. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. 0. Fletcher, M. A. immediately after which congratnla. tions were showered upon the, bride and groom by the hosts of relatives and friehds present. The dining room was decorated very finely for the oc- casion, and a sumptuous repast was served to the guests. Although there were oyer a hundred present, so well did Mr, Cottle's house lend itself to a wedding that regrets were heard on;all sides that this was the last •daughter: ing of choruses, songs, recitations, .The evening was spent most pleasant - dialogues, readings and solos both in- Ly in singing, games, dancing, etc. strumental and vocal. Mr. Wm. Dear- The presents were particularly num- ing being calledto the chair the follow- erous and handsome. The Thames ing program was delivered: -1, A Road. Sabbath School of which Mrs. chorus by eighteen voices ; 2, Recite- Hazlewood was organist for .some tion " The Perplexed Housekeeper " ; years, presented her with an oke sec- retary, , Mr. and Mrs: Hazlewood will, take up their residence on the home- stead, near Kirkton, and their many friends join in wishing them every happiness, long life and much pros- perity. about a -month ago, seems to have started a growth in Olandeboye, of no small importance. Since then two new enterprises have taken shape here, vie :—A butcher shop is about to be opened up here, and Messrs. James , Miller and George Simpson have pub an extension to their build- ing and are going to put in a chopp- ing mill, run by a gasoline engine. They expect to have it in good runn- ing order in the very near future.— Revival services are being held in the Methodist church this week, as last week. Rev. J, Ayearst is conducting them with much success, and good congregations are attending. — Mid- week Lenten Services are being held in St. James' church. The attendance would be larger were the roads in better condition. Thames Fioaci day, returned to London, where he is early demise is a matter of severe re- attending the Business College.— Mr. gret THE FARMERS AssociATION. Ow- Thomasable Trevethick,o who has been around again.— ing to the unfavorable weather and very ill, s mt visited friends here, bad roads ou Saturday, of last week, Mr, great man who would have liked s Sunday last.—Mr. Freeman Aaist a to ttend the meeting at Hensel]. on is visiting relatives here, for a few weeks, — Mr. Cress, phot that day for the purpose of forming :a photographer, Farmers' Union, were unable • to be who has been here tor the past six present. Quite a goodly number, month;, went to Ailsa Craig. last howeves, from various parts of the Tuesday. riding showed theirinterest in the matter by braving the elements and Stephen the roads and a good start was made. An association was formed with the following- officers Pres., R. B. Mc- Lean, Tuckersmith ;: Vice -Pres., Robt. McMordie, Hay ; Sec'y-Treas., B. S. Philips, Hay. A representative for each municipality was also appointed as follows : Stanley. John McNaugh- ton ; cNaughton; Tuckersmith, Wm. Eigie ; Sea - forth, M, Y. McLean ; Usborne, Rich. Delbridge ; Hay, Wm. Caldwell ; Stephen, Robt, Sanders ; Exeter, Thos, Russell ; Zurich, E. Zeller ; Hensel], W. Buchanan. The next meetingof the association will be held in Black - all's hall, Hensel!, on Friday next, the 13th of March, at 1 o'clock p, m., when questions such as the following will be discussed : Reduction of rail. 3, Instruutental duett, Messrs. Sanders way rates ; equalization of taxes ; rail- and Ford ; 4, Song by a Traveller, Mr. way responsibility for cattle killed ; Jas. Sanders, this selection received compelling, railways to allow drains hearty applause, ; 5, Dialogue in three across their lands. These are all live acts, " The Country Cousins" ; G, issues at the present time and are of Mouth organ duett, Messrs. Bagshaw the greatest moment to the farmers. and Shapton ; 7, Male chorus, Messrs. It is to be hoped, therefore, that the Snell, Ford, Shepton, Bagshaw, W. meeting on the 13th will be largely at- and S. Sanders ; 8, Violin solo, Wm. tended. It is a farmers meeting; and is Sanders ; 9, Song by Messrs. Snell, organized in the interests of farmers Bagshaw and. Shapton ; 10, Reading, duett, der Instrumental, San s g +should give it their coun- S.11, and farmers tenance by attending and taking part Messrs. Ford and Sanders ; 12, Solo, in it, H, Shapton ; 13, Recitation, Miss F. Ford ; 14, Chorus of eighteen voices, "`— after which the singing of God Save Lumley the King brought to a close a very 'BRIERS. -11,2r. . Northcott has recent- successful evening's entertainment. ( Th large audience dispersed well ly moved into the house lately occu- On Friday evening Gbh. inst,. the school house of section No, 3, was the scene of a large gathering of people from the immediate vicinity also from the surrounding• villages of Exeter, Crediton, Centralia, Solom and other places, who gathered to attend the entertainment provided by the Liter- ary and Debating Society the enter- tainment was of special merit consist - pied by Mr. P. Whitlock.—Miss Maud Glenn spent Sunday under the paren- tal roof. -Mr. Fred Ellerington has bought a'handsome driver at a hand- some figure. --Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Oanti entertained a. number of friends at their home on Tuesday evening last. —Miss E. A. Merril, school teacher of this place, spent Saturday acid Sun- day last at her home.—Mr. and'Mrs. White, of Mitchell, and Miss Rae • and Miss Creighton, of Blenshard, spent a day last week visiting Mr. and i'Irs. John Glenn. --Miss Pearl Horton from Manitoba is visibing friends in this vicinity. Usborne THE WEDDING AT 'WILLOW LnIGi3' Mary E. Ford " e of Miss * —Themarriage g Mr,John Ford, of third daughter of Tuckersmith, to Mr. H. Gordon ;Bol - toil, eldest son of Abraham Bolton, Esq:, of Usborne, took place on Wed- nesday evening, the 25th ult., at the "Willow Leigh" residence of Mr. R. The erg ai D. Bell, of the 2nd concession of Us - Pleased with the evenings entertain- borne. All theguests,numbering ment. The society deserves to be oyer 100, being assembled, at 5o'clock congratulated on the very successful sharp, Mendelssohn's wedding march, manner in which the lengthy program played by Mrs. Thos, Welsh, of Hen - was carried out we wish them every sall, announced the entrance of the success in the future. bridal party. The bride was beauti- Usborne Council ei.aTi.s.+: • fully attired in a Nile green ribbon and lace -striped silk, trimmed with white applique and chiffon ruching, and wore a, white sash, The brides - .11.ARNESS,. WHITE : Se vi, I GCl &RANTES GOES WITH ALL GOODS WE SELL. L. WE .guarantee you wont get bot tender the collar Waitini, for Your orders. We sell sweat pads for horss, not for our customers, No. will you :lick over the traces. nor chew the crupper about the quality of everything, we produce. You We will Curb your Temper By always treating you eight; Bridle your tongue With best goods and low prices. Saddle your Desires With lowest prices. Farness your Donkey With the best goods made on the market, Collar your Money After having given good value. Check up your Head With wonder and surprise at our beautiful up-to-date saddlery goods, will find us always_in the breeching for business, and ready to whip up new trade, ancurry, brush and blanket the old stagers, ■ to S6'.d T .. and Mrs. Bell, for their kind a'tten tion. to the guests on this very enjoy- able occasion. Council met March 7th all the maid wore a dress of lavender colored members were present. The mtnu es of last meeting were read and approv- ed.. - Communication from the Farmer's Association, and the town of Goder- ich, were ordered to be filed. Connell then'resolved itself into a '•t silk of the same material trimmed with chiffon and white silk, while the maid of honor looked pretty in a dress of• pink silk. The wedding supper was served in the dining hall, the walls of which were dressed in white, relieved with evergreens, while the tables, ladened with the choicest Ellmville court for the revision of the assess- went of the Scott Drain. There being viands, were ornamented with pink EFS. --Miss Linda Miners has re+ ` no appeals, the' by-law was read a see- and white floral decorations, e or tion s sThe re - en BRI turned to London.-- Miss Ballentyne and time and laid over for final adop- winder tial njoymentYthere being present is now looking after the hotlseTtold tion• Mitchell Bridge a number of talented musicians, trs for her brother the mail -man. The tender of the affa Co, to build oa concession 4, a Live: —Mud! muds mud! And it's all over town. and walking on the highway is d th to 1 jo Sts expaiacl- nearly an impossibility. Mr. and Mrs, s floor, d tl d mei t fi , Thomas Cook, of St, Thomas, -,have ,tions, spent the past week visiting friends, according t pl us p , .' , work and lire guests of their daughter, Mrs. f $S"00 ,• 'rid a corn let M. Elford.— Rev, ,Cooper and Rev. h g Hittton of Centralia, exchanged pul- ed. by July 20th, 1903, g p pits on 'Sunday last, each preaching Tenders were ass otl for all cement Educational services.• --Quite a num- concrete and steel bridge, with con- ber'of the young folks attended the cede abutments, on concession and party at the home of Mr. mid Mrs. 7, near +'limville, but were. laid over Nelson Baker, on.Wednesday evening for further consideration. last,— Mr. and Mrs, John Andrew Tenders will be received at next p couple, g for operating the road spent a of days last week at , meetin panel, warren Truss bridge, wi steel e i e metal and ce do la for $ 8 o •. was. to a uaran ee-,, st:el riveted Exeter Municipal Council r.. rr- Coucil met pursuant to aejourn- ment at town hall, March 6th,, absent Oouncillor Manning. Minutes of previous meeting, read and confirmed. Cobbledick Gillespie — that the memorial to the Minister .of 'Public Works, re Goderich harbor, as prepar- ed be approved and the Reeye and Clerk be authorized to sigh same and forward same to proper authorities.— Carried. A deputation of ladies from the W. 0 T. U. interviewed the Council ask- ing for the use of the reading room for holding their meetings. Gillespie—Cobbledick—that their re, quest be granted.—Carried, Hawkins—Cobbledick—that 0, Bas- kerville, Sr., be paid the sum. of $3.90 in full settlement for breaking stone to date.—Carried. A communication from the Ontario Beet Sugar association asking the co- operation of the Council in p>_ocuring Government aid to that industry was read. Hawkins — Cobbledick that the clerk prepare a memorial to the Gov- ernment and that the Reeve and Clrek sign and forward same.—Carried. Gillespie—Hawkins—that the tender of A. S. Deavitt for crushed stone at $8.40 per cord delivered at Exeter sta- tion when required be accepted.—Uar- ried. Hawkins—Gillespie—that the Reeve be authorized to procure legal advice as to the action of the Treasurer in re- moving funds from Molsons Bank . to Sovereign Bank.—Ca.ried. Hawkins.— Cobbledick — That the following accounts be passed and or- ders drawn on Treasurer for same:— Israel Smith, dog tags $4,20 ; C. B. Snell, electric light, $79.45; W. J. Bissett, charity to Mrs, Sutton, $10.00 do sending indigent to Parkhill, 90e, ; S. Baskerville, labor, 50c. ; W. J. Bis- sett, wood Town Hall, $2,0a; do char- ity Mrs. McIntosh, $2.00 ; C. Basker- yille, sr., breaking stone, $3,90: Car- ried. Hawkins—Cobbledick — that E. J. Spackman be reappointed to Library Board.—Carried. Cobbledick — Hawkins — that the charity to Mrs. Sutton be discontinued and the Treasurer be notified of same, —Carried. Council adjourned. to Friday, March 20th, at 7:30 p. m, Goo H. BIssETT, Clerk. • Bayfield •••••!...3. -.Et-, BRIEFS,—Messrs, Chas. and Tho s. Parker, William and Lorne Johnston left on Monday last for Milton, N. D. -Mr. Alex Ferguson is yisiting frleads sent — Robe in Goderieh at pre Mr.rt Eagleson wife and family, of N. Dako- ta having spent.: the winter visiting friends in Bayfield, Clinton and other places left for their home last week.-. Capt. Thos. Pollock, of Winnipeg who has spent the winter here returned on Thursday accompanied by his niece Miss Maud. Pollock,—The members of the 0. 0. F. held a very successful concert on Tuesday evening last. The proceeds amounting to seventy dol- lars.—On Tuesday night last about. eleven o'clock .Mr. and Mrs. Ran Field's hoose was burned to the ground. The occupants were all absent when -. the fire started and cannot account for the origin of the fire. The furniture and all household effects were. burned nothing saved, insurance none. — I1ri: John Miller of the Sault Ste, Marie was a visitor in the village on Mon- day last. — Mr. Mc. Burney of Bel - grave was visiting at Mr. Jas, Thom.- sons hom- sons last week. — Misses Mary and Bella Whiddon left for Toronto last week. The former takes charge of a dressmaking establishment near the city. The Iatter intends visiting friends for a couple of weeks. — Miss Olive Thomson entertained a number of the young people one evening last week all enjoyed a pleasant evening with games and dencing.—The Coun- cil have advertised for tenders for an addition of thirty feet to be built to the Town Hall. Tenders to be in be- fore the next meeting. — On Tuesday evening of this week a number of the members of the English congregation assembled at the rectory for the pur- pose of presenting the organist Miss Maud Pollick with a purse of money before she leaves for the West. — Mr. Jas, Ferguson left last week for Cleve- land to take charge of a fishing tug for the summer. Miss Mary Porterfield of Belgrave is visiting her sister here, Mrs. Jas. Ferguson, - Mr. James Thomson attended his mother's funer al at Belgrave on Sunday Iast, - Miss Cara Erwin returned home last week after spending two months with friends at Kincardine. -Messrs. F. A. Edwards and H. W, Erwin were dele- gates to the Good. Roads convention held at Clinton last week.—Mr, Wim Howard brakeman on ' the Grand Trunk is visiting friends here at pre- sent.—Mr. re- sent.—Mr..phos, Stinson jr. sold a, colt to Mrs, George Dewar last week for a handsome price. Middlesex Walter Herbert:, recently acquitted of the charge of murder, has entered an action to recover a share in the es- tate of his father, who died. while Her- bert was in jail, cutting Sim off with $5. The plaintiff alleges undue influ- ence on the part of the chief benefac- tress under the will, his. stepmother. The estate comprises a 100 -acre farm and $1,000 insurance MA whose selections on violin and piano were highly appreciated. Beautiful and costly presents; were received: from the guests, and also presents accompanied by congratulations from friends in North Dakota, Toronto, London and Cass . City', Michigan. There were guests on. this happy oc- casion from Clinton, Seaforth, l;Ien- salt, Exeter, London and St. Marys, On the following day the happy couple took up their residence on the beautiful farm which the groom re- cently purchased, in .Hibbert, Great praise is due the host and hostess, Mr, NEE Grass Seeders All kinds in stock from $1.45 up' Sheep Dipand Ce Ease 25c and up S •.Washing Machines hers are all Kind, Peerless, IJowswell and Fi.oacting Wa s leaders, our pricks are low, from $4 up ... Wringers Wringers We sell them from $2.50 to $5.00 International Stock Food International Poultry Food International Heave Cure International Worm Powders International Healing Oil International Colic Cure International Galt Cure ' . of the celebrated Foods to x est a bigshipment Weep .. y,.,, arrive l Allay, ihst9 - ARDWAr ir