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As Good
as the Best
Blood Root
Cough Cure
has been sold from this store for so
many years and stands the test of tante.
People like it and use it because it is a
Safe, Pleasant and Sure
Remedy for Coughs
and Colds.
Secure a bottle and heve It on hand to
take when the first symptoms of a cold
appears,
The Price le a5c. per bottle
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Paper
If you have a room to paper this
Fall see what we have before
going elsewbere, Many people
piefer to have their rooms
freshly papered for the Winter,
when so much of their time is
passed in thein, We have a
gond relection of paper, and
pattermi suitable for every room
from the parlor down to the
pantry.
We have some specially good
bargains in Remnants which
we are clearing out.
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DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN,
rural Rews Arens
PATRONIZE thePublic Library.
our Christmas goods.
ADVERTtSE V
LOCAL items always welcome at THE
Posr.
ScxooL Board Friday evening of this
week.
Six weeks until Christmas. It comes
on Friday this year.
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THANKSGIVING passenger traffic was
heavy
on tbe G. T. R. tbis year.
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A LOAD of people from town attended
a party at Blyth Wednesday evening.
sawing
Dark's
'v had W.
. D. EWAN
machine cutting up a supply of wood
this week.
A rIAN0 bop is on the program at
Brussels Town Hall Friday evening of
next week. loth inst.
BRUSSELS race horses did not go to
Seaforth Thanksgiving Day owing to
the rain of the previous days.
MOTHER EARTH was covered with a
mantle of white Wednesday morning,
not enough for sleighing however.
LARGE shipments of salt are beam
made from Brussels Salt Works. Both
qua- tity and quality aro turnedout here.
STRAWBERRIES will not likely be a
short crop next year if all the nursery
agents do as well as Thos. Curry, of
Brussels. He disposed of 118,000 plants
besides the fruit and ornamental trees,
&c.
BATHS.—W. E. Duncan, tonsorial art-
ist, has fitted up a tidy and modern bath
• room at his barber shop where the pub-
lic may be accommodated with either
hot or cold baths. This will no doubt
be appreciated by those who have not
the advantages of a bath room at their
home or are away from their own
domicile.
THIS week G. House has taken pos-
session of the Harness business pur-
chased from A. J. Lowry and is pre.
pared to attend to the wants of the pub-
lic at the old stand. His advertisement
may be read in another column. Mr,
House will retain the services of R.
Crone who bas been in the shop for a
good many years.
JOHN T. PowELL, proprietor of the
Waverly House, a private hotel on
Spadiva avenue, Toronto, and a
highly respected citizen, passed away on
Saturday evening c,f last week after a
brief illness. Deceased, who was sixty
years old, was born in Wellesley town-
ship, Waterloo county, and was a resi •
dent of Toronto about 25 years. He
was a brother of George A Powell, ot
the T. Eaton Company, formerly a mer-
chant in Brussels,
HURON OLD Bovs.—The Executive
Committee of the Huron Old Boys'
Association of Toronto, met at the
Rossin House to prepare the associa-
tion's program for the Winter. It was
decided to bold the annual meeting at
the Rossin House on the twentieth of
November and to extend to all former
residents of tbe county of Huron a
cordial invitatiou to be present, The
animal reunion and dance will be held
in the Temple building on the first Fri-
day in March.
PLEASANT EVENING.—A social gather-
ing was held. in the schoolroom of the
Methodist l Chureb on th
e avening
of
ThanksgivingThankegiving Day,underthe auspices
of the Epworth League. President J
A. Hunter presided and filled the bill
most satisfactorily, The program was
well rendered and was as follows ;—
Opening hymn, "God save the King" ;
tnouth organ selection by Messrs. Mc•
Milian and McCracken ; recitation. Miss
Veiva Farnsworth, of Londnn ; duet,
Misses Gerry and Sharpe ; violin selec-
tion, H. L, and Mrs. Jackson; solo C.
Tones ; recitation, Miss Veiva Farn-
worth ; solo, L. Eekmier ; address, Rev.
Mr, Powell ; recitation, Mrs. Parker. of
Wiugham ; mouth organ selection,
Messrs. MlcMillan and MoCracken. The
local talent gave a good account of
themselves ; Mrs. Parker was a welcome
contributor and the selections of young
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Miss Farnsworth found great favor with
the audience. The ladies dispensed a
generous t nus
e er l Inch.
This At
Home is an
ere
annual event and grows in interest with
the passing years.
THE 5Tn of Novi*raER —Thursday
evening of iast week the Orange Hail,
corner of Thomas and Alexander street,
was crowded to the doors on the occa-
sion of the celebration of the eventful
"Fifth", which gathering is always
looked forward to with no smell expect.
tem. Rev. H. M. Lang -Ford tvas
chosen chairman and very pleasingly
and acceptably occupied the position.
A varied and ;meritorious literary and
musket bill of fare was presented being
as under :-Opening address by 13.
Gerry ; instrumental, Jas, and Miss
Bowman ; solo, A, K, Zapfe ; speech,
Barrister Monteith ; duet, Misses
Gerry and Waggon ; violin inatre-
meetal, H. L. Jackson ; recitations,
Mrs, F, Derdle, Miss J. Buchanan, Mrs,
S. H. Jackson and Miss Lyla Jackson ;
song, Misses Ada and Stella Moore ;
solo, 1+, H. Gilroy ; speech, Rev. E, G,
Powell ; mate quartette, Harry Moore,
leo. Leckie, L. Balmier, C. McMillan.
A very tasty lunch was passed after
which the company separated after
singing "God save the Ming,
SHOOTING MATCH —A shooting match
will be beta on Friday, Nov. 2otb on the
farm of Win. Baillie, Lot 4, Con. 15,
Elma. Turkeys, geese and ducks will
be shot for.
Dotal Do IT.—Theeo le of Brussels
are asked by the authorities of the vil-
lage to desist from putting ashes on the
street. It will not be permitted and this
early notice will prevent people from
getting into trouble if they take the
hint.
AUCTION SALE OF YOUNG CAT7LE.—
•er o head of first
auction sale of of
An u 4
class Young cattle will be held at the
Queen's Hotel, Brussels, on Saturday,
of next week, Nov 21st, at 2 o'clock.
J. Lowe and A. Bishop are the owners
and F. S. Scott will wield the hammer.
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GOLD pin found. Owner may have it by
calling at The POST.
OPAL belt pin lost on Tarnberry street Sun-
day. Finder will greatly oblige by leaving it
at THE Poem.
Da.Ovnlce, Surgeon, Ooulist, London, will
be at American Hotel, on Wednesday, Nov.
18th. Hours 9 to 1.80. Glasses properly fitted,
Deafness, catarrh and failing eyesight treated.
OPTIoAL,—Dr. A. E. R. Groupe, the celebra-
ted. Optician, will again be in Brussels on
Thursday Nov, 19th at my jewelry store to
correct defective eyesight. His charges are
very moderate and his work thorough and
satisfactory as many in this locality affirm.
No charge unless glasses are supplied. Do not
forget the date. R. L. Ji nesox, Jeweler.
I CAN double your money to any one using
saws. When in Brussels give me a call as I
sin prepared to do saw gumming and filing to
your liking and can take this work for fifty
miles around or more eel have four gumming
machines and they are in choice order. I can
do your work during time you stay in town.
Yours, T. MOGasooR, inventor and improver
on saws, tools and machines, corner Mill and
and Main Streets, Brussels, Ont.
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THE NEW PRESIDENT,—William HOty-
ard Taft, born at Mount Auburn, Ohio,
Sept Isth 5857. Graduated from 'Yale
1878, Studied law in his father's office.
In 1885 appointed judge in Ohio Su-
preme Courtsucceeding Judson Harman
who entered Cleveland's Cabinet. In
t886, married the daughter of Hon.
John Herron, of Cincinnati. He has
now three children. In 1887, appointed
Solicitor -General of the United States
by President Harrison. In 1890 return-
ed to Ohio as judge of Federal circuit, a
step to the Supreme Court. In i9o0,
appointed chairman of the Philipine
comrnission, refusing coveted appoint-
ment tosupreme Court to cootinne his
services there. Returned to the United
St•rtes to become Secretary of War and
of the colonies in 1904
PROVINCIAL W. C. T. U,—At the
Provincial Convention of the Ontario
W. C. T. U. lately held in Barrie it was
decided to petition the proper author.
ities to have "Scientific Temperance"
again made a test subject on the cur-
riculum of our Public Schools, We
feel that this if gained is not only a step
but a long stride in the right direction.
Between the ages of 3 and 7 the average
child is mora credulous and consequent.
ly more impressionable than at any other
— therefore if our teachers, especially our
primary teachers, wish to raise to their
memory a monument far more enduring
than the finest and most costly marble
theycan do so
byinstilliuginto the
voting minds which they are permitted
to mould and fasbion not only for time
but for eternity. The principle of be•
ing temperate in all things will do more
to solve the problem of the overwhelm-
ing Liquor 'traffic than any other class
of persons can possibly do.
ROBERT MCCALLUM PASSES AWAY.—
Early Wednesday the summons that
inevitably comes to all and from which
there is no denial was heard by Robert
McCallum and he passed away from the
earthly home to his reward, aged 51
years and 6 months. He had not been
enjoying very vigorous health for some
time but his demise came as a sad sur-
prise to many. Mr. McCallum was born
in North Easthope, Perth Co., and was
one of six brothers, sons of Duncan Mc-
Callum, who belonged to the sturdy
pioneers of that locality. coming
to
erth in 1844, In a family of to
the decease of our townsman makes
the first break. Seven years ago the
subject of this notice had a severe at-
tack of pleurisy, his first illness, and he
never apparently fully recovered, other
complications ensuing, L1 r882 Mr.
McCallum came to Greytownship, pun.
aliasing the fine too acres, Lot 7, Con,
1o, from Dr, Holmes, of Goderich.
Here he and his family resided until last
Spring when he sold the property he
had so well improved to Oliver Hem-
ingway, and took tip residence on Prin-
cess street, liroesels, Mr. McCallum is
survive:1 by his wife, who was a Miss
Smith, of North Easthope, two sons,
Dungan and John, and a slaughter, Miss
Ella, all at home. Deceased was au fn-
dustrior's, thrifty man, kind and oblig-
ing ; quiet going and unassuming, who
enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle,
In church relationship he was a Pres.
byteriait, and in politics at ardent Lib.
beret. Mrs. McCallum and family will
share largely in the sympathy of the
community. The funeral will leave his
late residence Friday afternoon at 2,3o
o'clock, service at 2, Iutermeitt will he
matte 1n Brussels cemetery.
A Good Habit to Cultivate
The Way to independence is to reserve something from your earnings
every week t then regularly deposit the amount (a1.00 will do to begin
with) in the Savings Department of
The Metropolitan ink
Capital Paid Up, $1,000,000.00
Reserve rand and Undivided Profits, $1,241,532.20
interest on Savings Accounts allowed from date of deposit and
compounded FOUR times a year, No delay in withdrawal.
775
Special vtention given to FARMERS' BUSINESS. SALE NOTES
Promptly Collected. DRAFTS AND MONEY ORDERS Bought and Sold
IIBRUSSELS BRANCH, F, H. GILROY, Manager
People We Talk About
Miss Daisy Wilson visited at Milver-
ton.
Miss Carrie McCracken visited in Tor-
onto.
Mrs. J, Leckie visited in Listowel on
Friday.
G. A. Deadman visited his father at
Deleware.
S. 13. Smale, of Toronto, was in town
for a few days.
Mrs. Edward Lowry was visitinging
rela-
tives at Toronto.
Miss Menzies is visiting her sister, in
Stratford locality.
Miss Nettie Brown was a visitor at
Blyth fot a few days.
Miss jos Ross, of Toronto, was home
fora few days'visit.
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J. r
'C. and Mrs. Wood and M
erner were
holidaying at Toronto.
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Miss Lizzie Ross is renewing old
friendships at Seaforth.
entTltanks
ivin
Barrister Monteith sp g g
wi th relatives iu Stratford.
Ernest Miller enjoyed his Thanks•
giving dinner at Mitchell.
Miss Minnie Miller was visiting Miss
Eva Cober, of Moorefield.
Miss Gibson, of Listowel, was a visit-
or with Miss Nettie Brown.
W. and Mrs. Emigh were visitors in
Blyth on 'Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. Milligan and children, of Lon-
don, were visitors at N. F. Gerry's.
Alex and Mrs. McGuire, of Clinton,
spent Sunday with relatives in town.
E. G, Duucan, of St. Thomas, was a
visitor at A. J Lowry's for a few days.
Mrs. B. Gibson, of Hastings, Ont, is
visiting relatives and friends in Brussels.
'rhos. Bone is holidoying with rela•
tives and friends at Woodstock and Lon-
don.
Mrs. Angus Campbell, Bobs and
Margery, spent 'Thanksgiving in Lon-
don.
L. W. Jewitt and family were visiting
at W. Jewitt's and G. R. Stubbs', Mill
street.
Miss Minerva Tones was away to
Owen. Sound for a holiday for a few
days.
Miss Jessie Cunningham spent
Tbanksgiuing at her brother's at Palm-
erston.
Mrs. W. E. Damian went to Toronto
on Tuesday to visit with Mrs. (Dr.)
Lambie.
Thos. Ross and daughter. of Chesley,
was calling on relatives in town for a
few days. .
Miss Vera Ainlay spent the holiday at
the home of her uncle, J. H. Sperling,
Whitechurch.
Ira and Mrs. Parker, of wingham, ate
their 'Thanksgiving turkey and cran-
berry sauce in town:
Miss Mary McClure went to Seaforth
on Saturday and spent 'Thanksgiving
Day with her mother.
Miss Sara V. McLauchlin, of 'Toronto,
was a holiday visitor with her sisters and
other friends in town.
Garfield Long, of Craubrook, has
taken a position in W. E. Duncan's shop
to learn the tonsorial art.
Carman Powell bad an attack of
quinsy but is getting nicely free from it
now we are pleased to state.
George and Mrs. Edwards spent
Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs.
G F. Longfoot, of Stratford.
Miss Carrie-Hingston was at Owen
Sound for a few days during the past
week holidaying with relatives.
Miss Josie Buchanan was visiting her
sister, Miss Florence at Stayoer, where
she is teaching, over Thanksgiving.
Rnssell Lowry was h onto From St.
Th ma for a holidayvisit, He is
o s
the eldest sen of A. J and Mrs, Lowry.
Mrs. Peter, of Bet•vie, was visiting at
the home of John Hunter, her father,
John street, Brussels, Her son was also
here.
Misses Dora and Kate Smith spent.
Thanksgiving in Toronto. While in
the Queen City they heard the Sheffield
Choir.
James and Mrs. McArter were visitors
with their daughter Mrs. S, It, Crerat'
in Toronto, Mr. Crerar is back froth
the West.
F, H. and Mrs. Gilroy took a run to
Mount Forest and visited Mr. Gilroy's
parents and other friends. Mrs, Gilroy
is extending her stay.
Miss M. Meadows and A. J. and Mrs.
Hennessy and Master John 3., of Lon-
don, spent 'Thanksgiving with Mrs. Jno,
Meadows, sr„ John street,
Eldred, the 3 year old son ot George
and Mrs, Miller, Wingbam function,
has been on the sick list but we hope he
will soon be as rugged as ever,
Mrs. F. McKinnon and daughters,
Sadie and Clara. of Allenford, were
holiday visitors at W. H, Pryne's Mrs.
Mrs. Pryne.
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MuK anoY
Miss Mallory, Domestic Science teach-
er of Strathrov. was a Thanksgiving
visitor with Mrs. J, E, Rowland, The
ladies were former schoolmates in Pla-
ten,
Mrs Geo. Colvin, who wes away at
Harding Man., for about three months
owing to the poor health of her daughter,
Mrs. A. G, English, arrived home last
Monday, We are pleased to state that
Mrs, English is considerably improved
and will soon be fully restored we trust.
While in the West Mrs. Colvin Visited
at Brandon, Virden, Hamiota, Portage
la Prairie, Winnipeg and other points.
Among the former Brusselites with
whom she met were, Mrs, Sam, Hog-
gard, Mrs, Wm. Jamieson, Mrs. Win.
McCtttclrean and Miss Effie Easttnen.
Mrs. Colvin had a Very pleasant visit
and is greatly taken Up with the country.
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Duncan's Barber Shop
\VILL BE FOUND
Hot k d
Cold k aths
where up to -date service
is obtained.
The Call and See for Yourself,
P. and Mrs. Scott' visited relatives at
Seaforth for a day or two.
Miss Eva McCracken renewed old
acquaintances at Hanover.
ino. Ritcbie, of Wiugham, was in
town un 'Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. D. C. Ross visited her uncle,
Rev. Mr. Ames, at Woodstock.
F, Poole, McMaster College. Toronto,
was visiting at Jas. Sharp's for a fete
days.
Mrs. (Dr.) Cavanagh and children, of
Owen Sound, were visiting relatives in
town•
Oliver. Querin is acquiring an
acquaintance with the tonsorial art at
Gorrie.
Miss Elsie Wilton took advantage of
the holiday and went to Branttord for a
visit.
Jno. Mooney has resumed his 'position
behind the counter in A. Strachan's
store.
Miss Alta Prvne, who has been away
on an extended visit, arrived home last
Saturday.
Miss Eva Cameron was home from
her school for a Thauksgiving visit with
her mother.
Mrs, Harry James was a visitor under
the parental roof at Brampton over
Thanksgiving.
Misses Lizzie and Hattie Downing
visited old friends at Toronto during
Thanksgiving.
Miss MIiouie Moore took advantage of
the holiday and made a brief visit to
her home in Brussels.
Mrs. Clark, of Woodstock, was the
guest ofher sister, Mrs. Deadman, ot
Frederick street. Brussels.
Miss Vela Farnsworth. of London,
was holidaying in town being a guest at
A. J. and D. A. Lowry's,
Herbert and Mrs. Cunningham, of
Palmerston, were renewing old friend-
ships in Brussels and Morris.
Miss MuCemusspent a few days at the
Parsonage, St. Marys, visiting her par-
ents, Rev. and Mrs. McCantus.
Newton McCauley was unfortunate to
sprain one of his limbs while loading
coal but we hope he will soon be o. k•
Mrs, W. M. Sinclair enjoyed a
visit with her parents, J. D. and Mrs.
Ronald, and sister, ihtrs, (Rev ) W. T.
Cluff, of Stratford.
Ronald McNaughton had the misfor-
tune to let a board fall on one of his feet
a rew days ago and the damaged pedal
caused him some trouble.
Mrs. W. J. Fawcett and Miss Mary
spent Thanksgiving holidays at Brigden
where Me. Fawcett is relieving the
agent of the Metropolitan Bank.
few
Scott,
Cline spent the whopast
months
with his uncle,W. F.
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arrived hone Tuesday night. He gain-
ed 18 pounds while at the Capital.
Chas. Parker and daughter, Miss
Cora, were visitors with Thos. Curry
and family for Thanksgiving Day. Mr,
Parker and Mrs, Curry are brother and
list or.
Mrs. las, Ballantyne and Master
Archie and Mrs. James Fox visited Mrs.
(Dr.) Hossack at Innerkip during the
past week. Mrs. Hasseck is a sister to
Mrs. Ballantyne and a former well
known resident when Miss Mary
Roterton.
We at'e pleased to hear that Tuo. G.,
son, of John Anent, of Milbank; former-
ly of Brussels, has secured his diploma,
with honors, from the Stratford Busi-
ness College. He is a bright young man
and should do well. His numerousnerous
friends here will be glad to hear of his
success.
Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Camphell
and sons, of Port Elgin, were holiday
guests at Dr. Holmes'. The first men-
tioned tinned lady is M Holmes' mother and s .
Mrs, Campbell a sister to their hostess,
11 was a very Cu] Yable as:
emblin
g
so bythe arrival of
rencleredspecially
Mrs Dr, lelanand Miss Holmes.
George and Mrs, Crooks were in Tor-
onto for ThanksgiVing holiday. It is
nthey 23 years since tt y were in the
Queen City before. There were no
street cat's then and many other very
noticeable improvements have of
course been made R. W. and
Mrs. Matheson and Ivan Crooks were
the magnetic influence drawing Mr. and
Mrs, Crooks to Toronto.
Mrs. (Dr,) Cletatid, who has been
practising her profession at Victoria, B.
C„ arrived here last week accompanied
b,' Miss Nora Holmes, her neice, who
has spent the past year at the crtast, and
knee been visiting at Dr. Holmes', Mrs.
elolrtnd and Mr•s. Holmes being Sisters.
The former will shortly proceed to
Lueknow, ludia, to take charge of a
hospital for women.
The Value of Econom:
Many people fail to save, because they do not realize
the importance of shall economies.
The practice, once begun, of laying aside a portion of
your income, no platter how small, every week or month,
will soon become a fixed habit.
The result in a few years will probably surprise, and
certainly gratify you.
Start a Savings Account to -day with
TH1 STAN
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Established 1873 OF CANADA
BRUSSELS BRANCH
3. F. Rowland, Manager
Braaon also at Walton.
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51 Branches
D McGillicuddy, Editor of the Cal-
gary News, formerly of Brussels, was
fined $100.00 and costs for libelling the
Editor of the Eye Opener of Calgary.
James Plenty, an old and well known
resident of Wiugham, and a one time
owner of the Advance, died Wednesday
morning of this week, aged 7o years.
His wife, two sons (W. J. proprietor of
the Star, at Oakville, Ont., and R. J.,
of the Beacon, Southampton) and four
daughters survive, The funeral takes
place Friday afternoon of this week.
Mr. Fleuty had mitny friends.
Church Chimes
There will be Divine service in the
Catholic church, Brussels. next Sunday.
Nov. 15th. at 10.30 a. m.
The Bible Society Collectors are utak•
ing their annual rounds and solicit your
assistance to this praiseworthy cause.
Next Sabbath Rev. W. G. Howson, of
Wiugham• will preach in the Methodist
church here at both services. It will be
Connexional Fund day, 8154.50 is tbe
amount asked for the various finds for
this year from Brussels circuit.
"The grass withereth, the flower
tadeth but the Word of the Lord en.
dureth for ever," was Rev. Mr. Me•
Lauchlan's text last Sabbath morning to
Melville Church from which he gave a
good discourse. Evening sermon was
on "Neighborliness." The pastor will
=idea the services next Sabbath.
Rev. Dr. A. C. Courtice, a distinctive
character in Canadian Methodism, pass-
ect away 'Tuesday afternoon at his home,
Gerrard street, East, Toronto, aged 51
years. Although he had not been in
good health for a long time, no alarming
symptoms developed till three weeks
ago, when asthma and other complica-
tions reached an acute stage. The fun-
eral Thursday took place at Port Perry.
Deceased, who was the son of the late
Thomas Courtice, of Port Perry, was
educated at the University of Toronto,
obtaining the gold medal in philoso,phy.
Pursuing his theological studies at Vic-
toria University. then at Cohourg, he
obtained the Sanford medal in t885
and was ,ordained to the ministry the
same year. His abilities as a pastor and
preacher were speedily recognized, his
services being sought by several large
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late Dr. Courtice
congregations.he
occu led the pulpit of Parliament street
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church, 'I'orvnto, Dundas street, Lon-
don, Dominion „quare, Montreal, and
Sydenham street, Kingston. At the
last named church deceased remained
until his election in ;844 to the editor.
ship of the Christian Guardian, the chief
organ of the Methodist Church in
Canada. The late Dr. Courtice was
very well known as a literary worker,
The Manitoba Provincial authorities
have decided. to institute proceedings
against confectioners who have been
selling brandy in chocolates to children.
This trade has assumed large proportions
in Winnipeg, and will be effeetiyely put
down.
Business was entirely suspended on
Friday afternoon when the funeral of
the late Alex McCready, cCread Harriston's
grand old man and postmaster for 46
years took place. Every surrounding
municipality was represented. many
coating front long distances to be pres-
ent. The cortege was the largest ever
seen on the streets of the town acid the
floral offerings were beautiful in tbe ex-
treme. 'rhe deceased has left a widow,
three sons and roto' daughters to mourn
his loss—Mary, Mrs. W. IS, Ebbels,of
Arcola, Men,, Robert. (the present ost
master), Margaret, of Toronto, Professor
Samuel Ii„ (Ontario Agricultural Col-
lege, Guelph) Agnes and Janet at home,
end John, of Sheboygan. Wis, 'i'liepall.
bearer's were ►Olin Bradley, John Melk-
lejohn, Alex Yule, A. G. Stewart, Daniel
Hamilton and John 13. Bingham. There
were also 20 honorary pall and flower.
bearers, The late Alex. McCready was
well and favorably known all over this
pprovince. He was bort, in Kirkpatrick,
Kh4ccudbrightshire, Scotland, and came
to Canada at the age ot nineteen, work.
ing es a Salestnan fn iSlois, then in
'1`eviotdale, finally settling in Harriston,
in x859, being the first general merchant.
His strict integrity and genial dlsposl•
Hon won for loin the esteem of the en-
tire community.
Wonderful tales of wealth of the Klon-
dike are brought to Winnipeg by J.
Berger, who left that city about eight
years ago, after saving enough money as
a newsboy to pay his way, and now re-
turns a millionaire.
A despatch to the Herald New York
from Lincoln, Nebraska, says ;—'The
possible tender of the Chancellorship of
the University of Nebraska, to W. J.
Bryan was one of tate interesting rumors
circulated in connection with the vane-
cy which hich willbe created January by
the resignation of Dr, E. Benjamin An
drews. Mr. Bryan said he had not
heard the report and would not
discuss the matter. In fact the
man tiid'nt know nothing about it.
So far as could be learned in university
circles the mention of Mr. Bryan's
came in connection with the corning
g
vacancy was m ire the suggestion of the
student body than serious thought of
him bythe regents
or those in authority..
It will be but a few days before this
big bridge over Battle River, which has
been bolding the Grand Trunk Pacific
out of Edmonton all Summer, will be
completed. The Fall end Winter
weather has been excellent for the work,
and every advantage is being taken of
the opportunity afforded to rush the
work ahead. With the Winter holding
off there was a great advance made on
the line to Edmonton as soon as the
bridge is completed. On the Lake Su-
perior branch of tate road the bulk of
the work of laying the steel has been
finished and trains will be operating on
the line within a fortnight.
A three.year-old daughter of Wm. and
Mrs, Davis, ot Oalthant, About (our
miles from Bittghampton, N.Y., died as
the result of being struck on the head by
a steel carpet beater while iter• father
was beating a carpet. The carpet was
hung over a line, aid the child was run-
ning between the folds. Tho father did
not know that she was in a position to
receive the blow and accidentally . ;',ick
her,
Whe
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A Letter
Yon should have goad Station -
cry. Good Stationery woe at
oue time a luxury—now its a
necessity, A good or bad im-
pression is often formed by the
Stationery one uses,
We have at present a very at-
tractive line of Correspondence
Papers strictly correct in style,
color and texture. Our Cloven
Linen at too per quire is partic-
ularly good value, Our other
Hues are—
Count Imperial
Wexford Weave
Dimity and
Puritan Wove
F X' S
DRUG STORE
BORN
Bnowg—In Grey, on October 28th, to Mr. and
Mrs. ,Tames 19, Brown, a daughter.
Siu2n.—Ht London, on Nov. 4th to Mr. and
MiS. Wm. H. Smith, (Campbell) a daugh-
ter.
v
dII011AN. At
h, roan street
Eaat
Mrs. Toronto
on Nov. 6th, to Mr, and a Ea •Fnr
Vaughan, a daughter.
MARRIED
iNt0Hm—Doxnr—At the home of the groom's
fath byRev. E. G.
Powell,
Ms on November t ,
of Brussels, Mr. 0. II, Knight, of
Grey, to Miss May Doxey, of St. Thomas.
DIED
Irnnumv.—In wingham, on Nov. 11114 Janzes
Plenty, aged 70 years.
MOOALLIIu. In Brussels. on November Ilth
Robert MaOalluin, aged 51 years and d
months,
AUCTION SALES
SATURDAY, Nov, 21ST.—Cows two yeor olds,
and yearlings, at the Queen's Rotel, Brussels.
Sole unreserved at 2 o'clock. 1. Lowe and A.
Bishop, Proprietors. F. S. Soots, Aue.
TUESDAY, Noy, 24TH.—Farm, farm stock,
implements, &o., Lot 1 Con. 18, Grey. Sale
unreserved at 1 p. m. Jno. McFadden Prop.
F. S. Scott, Ana.
BRUSSELS MARKET
Wheat 80 85 $0 80
Oats . 64 85
Bailey 48 60
Potatoes 45 60
Butter 19 20
Rags 10 20
Hogs 6 05 5 65
Apples 1 00 1 25
The People's Column
STRAYBD from Lot 10, Oen. 12, Grey, one
light red two-year-old steer, dehorned. -
Reward for his r000ve17. At7iplyy to
10•tf A. 0. DAMES, Brussels.
Brussels Daylight Store - G. N. ifcLiiEN
Lffls'coo
Gr oats
We are offering Greatly Re-
duced Prices on a lot of Sample
Goats bought away below regu-
lar prices, as well as reduced
prices on regular stock. All this
season's newest styles in' black,
blue, brown and green, also some
dark colored tweeds ; loose and
fitting backs. Don't buy a Coat
until you see these lines. We
can save you Money.
=sew Dress
Goods
'We show this Season's best
styles — better values and the
largest stack we have evor of-
fered.
Warm Winter Underclothing
Exceptional values in Ladies', Misses' and Children's, Men's and
Boys' Warm Underolothiag—Tuurnbull's and Penman's Perfect Fit-
ting Garments. Wool is lower priced so we have the best values
we have ever offered its Underclothing.
Granby Rubbers and Overshoes
We have in stoitallsizes an l
c sizes d widths c t is fn tllo Celebrated . ala Granby
b
IRubbers for Ladies and Children, Men and Boys. Granby's out-
wear all others. Cost no more.
Men's and Boys', Clothing
Our Men and 73 v
Boye Overcoat aucl Suit stook is nowo1n slot . We
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wore Haver in a position to serve you so well is this department.
Perfect fitting and good wearing garments at the lowest prices.
Ladles' and Girls'
fur Huffs
One stook is large, correct styles and we have the best values fn
the trade,
Highest Prises for Produce
Goods Bight or your Money Heck
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