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Blood Root
Cough Cure
has been sold from this store for so
many years and stauds the test of time.
People like it and use it because it is a
Safe, Pleasant and Sure
Remedy for Coughs
and Colds.
Secure a bottle and bave it on hand to
take when the first symptoms of a cold
appears,
The Price is z5c. per bottle
Wall
Paper
If you have a room to paper this
Fall see what we have before
going elsewhere. Many people
prefer to bave their rooms
freshly papered for the Winter,
when so much of their time is
passed in them, We have a
gond :•election of paper, and
patterns suitable for every room
from the parlor down to the
pantry.
We have some specially good
bargains in Remnants which
we are clearing out.
I I TI H,
DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN.
ADDITIONAL local news on page 4.
SLEIGHING livened up the wood busi..
nese.
PEOPLE complain that apples are not
keeping well.
READ the advertisements and profit by
the bargains offered.
THE POST telephone is No. zo. Ring
ns up when you bave any items of in-
terest,
THE local snow plows opened the
season Tuesday morning in clearing the
sidewalks.
to ewes in advance gets THE POST
for the balance of Igor or $I,00 in ad-
vance, to the close of 19o9.
WATER is said to be very scarce in
many wells and in the' bush. This may
not be tbe case very ;long.
Cur1'ERs.-Watch out -for the cutter
advertisemeut of D. Ewan & Co, next
,week. He has a big stock of the
choicest and most up-to-date °ntfils.
Cremate -Friday of next week Miss
J. J. Allan, the optical specialist, will
visit Brussels on her regular call and
may be cointeted at the American Hotel
from 9 to 3 p, m.
CARD of THANKS. -We desire to ex-
press our sincere thanks to the many
friends for their sympathy and kindly
help during the illness and subsquent de-
mise of the late Robert McCallum. it
will never be forgotten.
MRS. MCCALLUEM AND FAMILY.
AN arch has been cut between Princi-
pal Cameron's department and tbe
Boardroomat the Public School so
that the latter may be more conveniently
utilized for demonstration and expert.
mental purposes by teacher and pupils.
SCHOOL TRUSTEES Farrow. Skene and
Moore are the three members of the
School Board whose 2 year term expires
at the close of the year. A11 are eligible
for re-election and have no objection to
serve for another period, as far as THE
Pose has heard. We believe our school
affairs are well managed and tbat our
teaching staff was never better.
MATRIMONIAL. -A quiet wedding took
place on Oct. 14th in St. Ann's church,
Parkdele, by Rev. Lawrence Skey,
when Miss Mary Kerr, of Brussels. was
married to Edward Wallace, of Park -
dale, Miss Madge Wallace was brides
maid and Thomas Wright groomsman.
Miss Kerr being the first bride in the
new church she was presented with a
handsome bible.
CLOSED DOWN FOR THE SEASON.-Brna-
sets Creamery finished no the work of
this season last week after a successful
run and will re -open next Spring. Dur-
ing the 28 weeks the factory was in
operation Eneas Crich, one of the cream
gatherers travelled 4,20o tniles, or an
average of about 150 miles per week.
Those of the farming community who
have not been patronizing Brussels
creamery should do so in 1909 andprove
for themselves the satisfaction to be
afforded where double the quantity of
butter can be turned out.
Osie, --The death, an October 6th, of
Henry C. Wright, of Hart, Michigan,
came as asad surprise to his friends here.
He was the second eldest son of Mrs. E.
Wright and a brother to Mrs. (Dr.)
Graham, of town, Mr. Wright was in
his 57th year, and up to a few weeks
before his death had enjoyed good
health. He moved to Michigan over 20
years ago where with his companion
Miss Charlotte Bailey (who has proven
a true helpmate) he had become a pros
perotis termer end had acquired many
of the comforts of this life, Four child-
ren pre -deceased him, one son and three
daughters, and his widow, three sous
and three daughters survive, besides his
aged mother four brothers and two sis-
ters, The enteral was from Brook's
church to Hart cemetery where he was
laid beside his loved ones who bad gone
before. The cause of death was inflam-
mation of the brain. Mr. Wright was
atone time a resident of the 12th con. of
McFillop, and will be remembered by
some of thelolder residents there.
DEATH of MRs. THOMAS. -000 of the
pioneer settlers of Huron passed away
on Sunday, 1st inst., in the person of
Mrs. Thomas, relict of the late Thomas
Thomas. She had been a resident of
Clinton fora good many years, hut bad
been in declining health for some time,
though never very ill until tbe past few
weeks, She made her home with her
nephew, Onslow Crich, for the last four
yearn. Born in Nottfugbam, Eng., she
came to Canada in 1837 with the other
members of her fatnity, the Crichs', who
settled in Tuckersmith, where with there,'
she endured a pioneer's hardships. She
was three times married, the late Thom-
as Thomas having predeceased her some
26 years, She had no family. She was
the last survivor of a family of 6 brothers
and 3 sisters, and lived to be older then
env other member of the family, For
years she had been a member of the
Anglican Church, Rev. Mr. Gonne nom -
ducting the burial services. Pallbeare
OS were T, and it Beacom, jT. Govett,
W. Robb, G. Pickett and S. Plummer.
Deceased was en aunt to otlr townsman,
Eneas Crieff, who attended the funeral
ac Clihton, Mrs. Thomas was in her
88th year and was most highly esteemed
bet a wide circle of friends.
A DOUBLE deck of hogs was shipped
by Messrs, Jewitt & Bateman on Wed-
nesday.
Two cars of salt were shipped by
Brussels Salt Works to Toronto during
the past week.
DON'T forget the entertainment to be
given early in December by St. John's
A. Y. P. A. assisted by choice outside
talent.
AUCTION Sale of young cattle and
cows at the Queen's Hotel. Brussels,
Saturday afternoon of this week at 2
o'clock. A. Bishop and Too. Lowe are
the proprietors.
FOURTH Division Court was held on
Wednesday before Judge Holt. The
docket was not beavy and in no way
comparable to "the good old days" when
Io boars were insufficient to a com-
pletion of the business.
EXTENDING. -Messrs. Leatherdale &
Son, of town, were fortunate in securing
a tidy order from the city of Winnipeg
for household furniture and piano,
amounting to over $700. The goods
were shipped last week and is a feather
in the cap of the firm.
HYMENEAL. -On Tuesday of last week
James Dunford, of Clinton, a former
Brusselite, and Miss Nettie, daughter of
Thomas Beacom, were united in mar-
riage at Toronto. They will continue
to reside in Clinton. We trust their
joys may be many. The groom is a
brother of E. C. Danford, of town, and
is known to many of our citizens,
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GOOD second
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Goonsecoud hand Portland Gutter for sale,
H. R. BREWER, Brussels.
RETURN TEEu.-Parties having empty
cement sacks are asked to return them at once
to Jno. McDonald, Walton,
IF yon have any dead timber or rough,
cheap wood to sell, any length or size can do
Saw' gumming and filing for same. size,
T.
McGregor, saw gwnwer, filer and improver on
saws, tools and machines, corner Mill and
and Main St., Brussels, Ont.
SILVER ANNIVERSARY. -25 years ago,
on November 12th, Peter Scott, of Brus-
sels, and Miss Maggie Brine, of Sea -
forth, entered into a matrimonial
alliance and set up horse -keeping on
their own account. The date was re-
membered by a home gathering of the
members of their family consisting of
four sons and a daughter. Brine Scott,
the eldest sou came from Palmerston to
spend the evening. Hearty congratula-
tions are extended to Mr. and Mrs.
Scott on this anniversary occasion and
the hope expressed that they may live to
enjoy tbeir golden wedding.
LADIES' Ain. -The annual meeting of
the Ladies' Aid Society in connection
with the Methodist church was held at
the home of the President, Mrs. S. T.
Plum, Tuesday afternoon. Treasurer's
statement showed the,,re0epts of x08 to
be $183.Oo and disbursements over
$r5o.00, leaving a balance of $32.00 in
treasury. $xoo.00 was paid on the
Parsonage debt, $35.00 on the interest
and $i8.00 on parsonage improvements.
The ladies are to be congratulated on
the success attending their work. Fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year :-President, Mrs. Plum
Vice President, Mrs. E. G. Powell ;
Secretary, Mrs Geo, Lowry ; Treasur-
er, Mrs. R. Paul. Collectors for the
various districts were re.elected. The
church owes much to tbe Ladies' Aid.
THE funeral of the late Robert Mc-
Callum took place from his late resi-
dence, Princess street, last Friday after-
noon and was largely attended. Rev.
A. C. Wishart, B A., deceased's pastor,
conducted an appropriate service. Pall-
bearers were Jno, and Duncan McCal-
lum (brothers of the late Mr, McCallum) ;
Jno, and Tas. Hay (nephews) ; and Jno.
Crerat and R, T. Hoover, old neighbors
in Grey. Among the relatives and
friends from a distance were 5 brothers
(James, John, George, Duncan and Don-
ald McCallum, of North Easthope);
4 sisters, (Mrs, Allan, of Stratford, and
Misses Jeanet, Lizzie and Kate, of North
Easthope) ; Jun. and Mrs. Hay, S. and
Mrs, Coleman, and Thos, and Mrs,
Oliver, all of Seaforth, Mrs. McCallum
and family will continue to reside in
Brussels we are pleased to state,
People We Talk About
3, F. Rowlehd was in Toronto on a
business trip this week.
Mrs. Skelton and Miss May were at
Blyth visiting W. and Mrs, Jackson,
Mrs, H. L Jackson was a visitor with
Wrolteter friends for a few days last
week, -
Miss Mary Coates, of Brussels, was
visiting with Niles 'Mary Coulter, of
Newry.
W. E. Duncan spent a few days iu
Toronto visiting relatives and old
friends,
N. Platt is beak from a stay of several
months in the West and will spend the
Winter Here with his family,
Miss Stella Gerry was on the sick list
from an attack of quinsy but we hope
she will soon be as well as usual.
Tint POST is sorry to learn that James
Stretton sr. has been on the sick list but
we hope he may soon regain bis usual
good health.
Mrs. D. Norman and daughter, Clara,
of Kincardine, spent 'Thanksgiving with
Mrs, John Long. Mrs, Norman is a
sister of Mts. Long,
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Your Bank Account Your Best Friend
SYSTEMATIC SAVING, even Wit be only 51.00 a weep deposited
in a. strong chartered bank, where it will bear interest at highest current
rates. is the first and surest way to independence. Begin now to rave,
$1.00
Opens an Account in the
Savings Department of
The MetrtDo1it
Capital Paid Up
81,000,000.00
$ 1 .00
n Bank
Reserve Fund and Undivided
Profits. 81.241,532.26
Interest allowed on Savings Accounts from dote of deposit, and compounded
FOUR times a year. No delay in withdrawal 774
BRUSSELS BRANCH,
F. H. GILROY, Manager
Miss Jennie Brine, of -Seaforth, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Scott.
Norman McGuire left this week for
Owen Sound, where he has accepted a
position at his trade as printer, after a
holiday visit at his parental home here.
lames McGregor, who has spent the
past Summer at Biscotasing, Algoma,
to a large sawmill, arrived here last
Saturday and will visit his brother,
Thomas, for a while.
Mrs. Allan Shoemaker and son and
Mrs. Simpson Shoemaker returned to'
tbeir homes in Berlin on Saturday after
holidaying at T' J. Wilton's, The lad-
ies are sisters of the late Mrs. -Wilton.
Harry Philip, who for the past nix
years acted as operator at the G. '1. R.
station at New Hamburg, has been
transferred to the position of agent at
Brussels, as successor to Jas. O'Neill,
Jatnee Blashill, formerly of town, has
gone into business at Ann Arbor, Mich..
moving there from Ypsilanti. Mich.,
where be spent several years and where
his father and family still reside. We
wisb him well.
Robert Ferguson, brother to the late
James Ferguson, of Brussels, hes remov-
ed from Drayton, North Dakota, where
he bas practised law for the past 23
years, to Calgary where he purposes,
making his hotne.
L. C. Fleming, Co. Secretary, of the
Young Men's Christian Association for
Huron. was in town looking over the
ground and gatheringinformation in the
prosecution of bis work. He makes his
headquarters in Clinton.
Dr. Margaret Calder, formerly of this
locality, was renewing old friendships in
Brussels on Wednesday. She has enter-
ed into an engagement with Dr. Ken-
nedy. of Wingham, to assist in his
ptactice.. We are pleased to hear of her
success in her chosen profession.
Thos. Friendship, who has been a
resident of Brussels for some years, left
this week for Teeswater, where he has
secured a position at his trade as carriage
maker. Mrs. Friendship, and family
will follow later. We are sorry to see
them remove from Brussels but wish
them success,
Church Chimes
The Annual Social under the auspices
of Melville church young people will be
held in the schoolroom of the church on
Friday evening, Dec. 4th. A fine time
and a good program assured.
"The white robed church" was Rev,
Mr, Wisbart's theme last Sabbath morn-
ing in Melville Church and in the even-
ing he dealt with '-Jude's remorse and
self destruction."
The Ontario executive committee of
the Lord's Day Alliance have decided
not to accept the resignation of Rev. T.
Albert Moore, their secretary. and a
letter has been forwarded by Rev. Mr,
Moore to the managers and congregation
of Zion e.hurch at Hamilton, declining
the call of that church.
Thomas McGillicuddy, of Toronto,
formerly ot Brussels, was recently elect-
ed an honorary member of Euclid avenue
Methodist Episcopal Men's Club, Cleve-
land, O., upon the conclusion of his
address before the club me "The Centre
of the World." Thirty families in that
onuroh are former Canadians.
At the Epwortb League service last
Sabbath evening the topic was Temper-
ance. Excellent papers were read by
Mrs. Wm. Rands and Dr. Graham giv-
ing a largeand practical fund of infor-
mation upon the subject. Eli Smith
led the meeting and proffered timely
remarks on the evening's theme,
TRIAL. -On the evening of Monday,
3oth inst., the Epworth League will
hold a literary evening, the program
having as its leading feature a mock
trial in which W. J. McCracken is.
charged with failure to do the work of
the Look -Out Comtnittee. There will
be Judge and Jury. 2 lawyers for the
Crown and 2 fit the defence and 13
witnesses beside other Court officials, in
all about 35 taking part, No fee charged
and the public will be welcome to attend,
Following an attack of paralysis sus-
tained on Thursday, 5th lost,, Rev,
Dr. William H. Withrow, of the Metho-
dist Publishing House, arthor, editor
and traveller, passed sway at his horse
Jarvis street, Toronto, shortly before 12
o'clock. As a man htgh in the councils
of the Methodist church, and one whose
kindliness endeared him to many hearts,
his unexpected demise comes as a shock,
Deceased was 69 years of age, and leaves
two sons, William J and Fred Douglas,
of Ottawa, and two daughters, Mrs, Ella
Stafford and Miss Florence Withrow,
His wife predeceased him some years
ago.
Last Sabbath Rev, W. G. Howson, of
Wingham, occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist church here and gave two
Cine discourses, The morning Subject
«was "God and the Plowman," from
Which a sermon of good cheer and hope-
fulness in accepting God's providences
was given and greatly enjoyed by the
congregation. "Tate parable of the
bereaved lather," often designated as
the story of the prodigal son was the
evening topic and from this uuusual
vieWpoint Rev. Mr. Howson presented
numerous lessons showing the hateful-
uess of sin end the sorrow over the
sinner. Tile reverend gentleman uses
choice language, is very energetic in his
style and opens up many new avenues of
thought. He will be welcome back again
Contributions to the Connexionel Funds.
dict pot reach the desired sum but when
all have done their part the amount will
Miss J. J. Allan
Eye -sight Specialist
and Refracting Optician
Will be at the
American Hotel, Brussels
-ON-
Friday, Nova 27
likely be attained. The peeler assisted
in the services on Sunday, the work at
_Wingham being supplied by Evaugelist
Turk.
- LORD'S DAY ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE, -
President Gerry has called a meeting of
the Brussels Branch of the Lord's Day
Alliance for Wednesday of next week.
25111 inst. at 2 p. at. i0 Melville church
basement to discuss questions of interest
regarding the Alliance. 'rhe members
of the Executive are Revels. Wishart,
Powell and Lang Ford, MacNab, Tyler,
McRae, and Heodereou and A, Stewart,
Queen rt. East, A. M. McKay, Jno
Cardiff. Dr. Feild, T. Farrow, W. Jew-
itt, 'rhos. Strachan, Dr. Ferguson. Jno.
McDonald, W. Cameron, Jno, Knight,
Jas. Smillie, Jno. Scarlett, Mrs. Berry
and Mrs. Neal. A large attendance is
requested.
Brussels School Board
The regular meeting of the Brussels
School Board was held last Friday even
ing. Members present, D. C. Ross, T.
Farrow, R. Leatherdale, M. H. Moore,
and J.' G. Skene. Minutes of last met-
ing read and passed.
Following accounts were presented :-
P. Ament, cutting and putting in arch
$12.75 ; H. L. Jackson, cleaning clock,
$r,om ; Leatherdale & Son, tables and
shelving, $t8.eo. Moved by D. C.
Ross, seconded by J G. Skene that
above accounts be paid. Carried.
Board then adjourned. J. G, SISENE.
Secretary.
Canadian News
Sir Henri de Lotbineire died at his
residence iE Quebec.
Tames Gordon, aged 7o years, died
suddenly in Barton township.
The Y. W. C. G., Toronto, decided to
boli another tag day on Saturday.
Four men were killed by an explosion
of dynamite at Port Daniel, Quebec.
A party of Prince Edward county
hunters killed a white deer and a black
fox,
Rev, James Masson, a retired Metho-
dist minister, aged 82 years, died at Bel -
wood.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier has been invited
to address the Merchants' A: sociatiou of
Boston.
Returning Officer Ingram, of Brandon.
was committed,for trial on a charge of
having substituted a name in the list of
electors.
Robbie Lant, eight years old, died as
a result of injuries inflicted by an un-
known men.
Joseph Hallett was arrested at the in-
stance of the Winnipeg police on a
charge of murder.
Rudolph Nussar had his back broken
in Fort William a few days ago by a
piano falling on him.
Stephen Gibson, Registrar ot Lennox
and Addington, died in a Montreal hos
pital anter an operation,
His Honor Lieutenaut.Governor Gib-
son and family Moak possession of Gov-
ernment House Monday.
Andrew Cowan and John Alia were
killed in the Beaver mine at Cobalt by
an accident in the shaft.
M, E. Stewart who was injured in the
Horseshoe wreck at Caledon has secured
a verdict for 8511,500 from the Canadian
Pacific Railroad.
William Cronen, foreman, and an un-
known Italian were killed on the Trent
Canal work at Glen Miller, hear Trenton,
by the fall of a derrick.
fife Ontario Government will make a
change in the financial year so as to
obviate delays in preparing public ac-
counts for the Legislature.
A rear -end collision between freight
trains took place at Peterboro'. 'rheum
Abbey, of West Toronto was badly hurt
and several cars were smashed.
The inquiry into the Marius Depart.
went at Quebec was adjourned on Satur-
day, and the commission will meet next
in St. John at a date to be fixed,
The sentence passed on William Judge
Provincial detective, at London, for stip.
plying Indians with liquor, was remitted
by order of"the Governor-General.
The disappearance of H. S. Down-
ing, a well known Brockville business
man is causing his frieudeinueh anxiety.
His financial affairs are in good shape,
R. P. Davidson, Manager of !b0
Traders' Bank, at Lakefleid, shot him-
self and le in a critical condition. The
affair is believed to have been accident-
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THE SThNDJ'J IANK
Established 1873 OF CANADA 51 Brunches
For Your Children's Education
Star a special Savings Account at once with the
Standard Bance, and keep adding small amounts to it
regularly. You will never miss the money.
Then, when the child is old enough your deposits,
with the Compound Interest which we add quarterly,
will provide . a fund large enough to give a thorough
education.
It's a good plan. Think it over.
BRUSSELS BRANCH
7. F. Rowland. Manager
Branch also at Walton.
AT
Duncan's Barber Shop
WILL BE FOUND
Hot and
Cold Baths
where up to -date service
is obtained.
---"qt Call end See for Yourself.
'4"7T
Five vessels are reported aground in
the St. Lawrence.
0. 0. James says the value of On-
tario's farm products could be dou-
bled by the general adoption of im-
proved methods.
It has been discovered that of the
six Chinamen recently drowned at
Buffalo, two were from Toronto and
four from Kingston.
The M, C. R. mai) train on the St.
Clair brauch struck a deer Monday
evening, derailing two cars near Mel-
bourne. The train was held up a couple
of hours
Chief Justice Fslcoobridge gave judg,
tuentiu the Warnock will case at Brock-
ville, admitting the will for prooale, but
passing uo judgment as to the legality
of either marriage.
3, C, Iler, for many years Sheriff of
the county of Essex, died at his home
at Sandwich at 2 o'clock Friday after-
noon, Sheriff Iler, who was 66 years of
age, had been ill for several weeks.
George Symes, a young farmer living
four miles West of Markdale, was ter-
ribly injured through the explosion of
his gun on Tuesday evening. He was
shooting sparrows with a gun of an-
cient make when it exploded, The
charge and parts of the weapon struck
him in the face, destroying one eye and
tearing tbe flesh very badly. He was
removed to the hospital in Owen Sound,
'Perth County
On Nov. 5 Mrs. F. J. Scarff, former
organist of St. Andrew's church, Strat-
ford, was presented by the choir with
a beautiful piano bench and articles in
cut glass.
Green, former proprietor of
the Wellesley Maple Leaf and a form-
er resident of Stratford, has moved
his household effects to Berlinand will
reside there in future.
A. son of Wm. Levy, of the townline
of Bianshard, and West Nissouri, met
with a painful accident. While teet-
ering he fell 6t1 and dislocated both
bones of the right elbow.
0. T. Neaves, G. T. R. baggageman
St. Marys, who was recently a resi-
dent of the North ward, late of the
G, T. I;t. London bridge, had the mis-
fortune before leaving that locality of
having 14 bags of potatos stolen.
8In the Division Court the case of
The Argus v, Town of St. Marys,
action to recover $01,10 for advertis-
ing Canada Small Wares by-law was
lard over till the January sitting of
the court by His Honor Judge Barron.
The Normal School, Stratford, is
rapidly assuming a finished appear -
mice. The assembly hall has been
seated with 425 comfortable folding
seats, a Gerhard Heintzman piano has
been installed. The gymnasium has
been fitted with basket ball fixtures,
and the wire nettings have been order-
ed for the windows.
The special [lain from Stratford to
London for the Sheffield choir concert
was run under the auspices of the
Central Methodist church choir, who
attended the concert in a body. The
congregation treated the choir to the
transportation, the male members
provided the concert tickets and the
ladies served free lunch on the train
after the close of the affair.
Considerable thieving has been
going on in Wallace township during
the last few weeks. One farmer in
the sixth con. had $125 dollars stolen
from his house during the forenoon,
while he wasplowing a few rods from
the house, Messrs. Fry's general store
at Kurtzville was broken into and a
number of valuable geode stolen. So
far no elle has been found of the
robbers.
It is learned that T. 0. Makiis will
issue on behalf on James Pringle, sr.,
two writs, one against Goo, .McLagan
and the city of Stratford and the
other against the Whyte Packing Co,,
and the city of Stratford in the form
of a declaration that Messrs. McLa an
and Whyte were liable for school tax-
es on their plants, the George Me -
Lagan Furniture Co„ and Whyte
Packing Go.
My, Dunbar, principal of Mitchell
public school, made an a plitation for
an increase of salary. lie thou ht he
was entitled to $1.00, Moved l y Mr.
Cole, seconded by Mr. Levy, that the
whole Leaching staff be re-magagetl at
prosene salaries, Moved in amend-
neat by Mr. Roger, seconded by Mt.
Levy, that 3', Denbar's saial.y be in-
creased $50 and the Other teachers
same as at preeent, Motion carried,
A Heat little swindling achene was
pulled off at the Grand `I ruuk ticket
office, Stratford, Saturday evening,
when E. Oaracher, ticket agent, was
"touched" for $10 by a stranger who
got out On the next train, Just before
the train pulled out the stranger pre
sonted an order, supposedly signed by
Trainmaster Bowker, for ten dollars.
The bogus order was written on Grand
Trunk paper' and sealed in one of the
company's envelopes. It asked the
agent to pay the bearer $10 and the
writer would call and settle. The
money was banded over forthwith and
the stranger departed. It was learned
a few hours later that a swindle had
been perpetrated, and the police were
put on the trail of the swindler.
As the result of an exlosion of a
lantern in a stock car of a -Westbound
freight train near St. Petersburg,
Engineer George Marks, of Stratford,
had his arm badly fractured and R.
C. Hodgins, of Bolton, was severly
burned, the latter being at present in
the hospital at Stratford. According
to Hodgins' story he was in the stock
car with two valuable stallions belong-
ing to Richard Tree, of Belgrave,
when the lantern, which was suspend-
ed on a string in the centre of the car,
exploded, setting fire to a pile
of straw Hodgins manageclto escape
but the oar and the horses were burn.
ed. Engineer Marks received his in-
juries through the sadden application
of the brakes, he beingforoibly thrown
fl'oin his engine to the roadbed.
MARRIED
Fnesen-LEtmca.-At Windsor, on Nov. 4th,
by Rev. J. 0. Tolmie, Mr. Iloy E. Fraser.
of Grey township to Miss Lila Pearl,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Leitch, or
Dutton, Ont.
SWEFIIENsoN-S.iamn.-At the Manse. Brussels,
on Wednesday Nov. 181h, by Rev. A. 0.
Wishart, B. A.. 'Mr. Wesley H. Stephenson
to Miss Betsy Mae Smith, both of Grey.
WArracm-BEna,-In St. Ann's oharch, Park -
dale, on Oat. 14th, by Rev, L. Skey, Mr.
Edward. Wallace, of Parkdale, to Miss
Mary Herr, of Brussels.
DIED
THOMAS -In Clinton, Nov. 1st, Martha Orioh
relict of the late Thomas Thomas, aged 8'l'
years and 1 month.
WnxGum.-At Hart, Mioh, on October 611,
Henry 0. Wright, brother to Mrs, 1Dr.j
Graham, Brussels, in ltis 57th year.
AUCTION SALES
.SATnsDAY, Nov. 218T: Oows two year olds,
and yearlings, at the queen's Hotel, Brussels.
Sale unreserved at 2 o'clock, J. Lowe and A.
Bishop, Proprietors, F. S. Soots, Auo.
TuEe»AY, Nov. 2421e. -Farm, farm stook,
implements, &e., Lot 1 Con. 18, Grey. sate
unreserved at l p. 1a, 'Jno, McFadden Prop.
F. S. Scott, Aum.
ArticUc
Cut Glass
For Fall Weddings or any other
time when yoti want to give some-
thing extra nice for a present
bear Out' Cut Glass in mind, It
will surely please the recipient as
nothing else will,
We have a find assortment to
choose from-somotbing at any
price you wish to pay -and every
piece a gem. Clear, beautifully
designed, deeply cut and almost
as dazzlingly brilliant as a dia-
mond, There Is no other line
that eau compare with it in artis-
tic excellence.
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DRUG STORE
BRUSSELS MARKET
Wheat $0 87 00 88
Pens 80 82
Barley 98 00
ButterPotatoed 50 2000
Huy
Eggs 7 00 800
Hogs
1 00 - 1 28
The People's Column •
a-lr+THAYED front Lot 10, don, 12, Grey, one
tight red two-year-old steer, dehorned.
Reward for Itis recovery, A my to
15.52 A. U. 0551106, Brussels.
Meeting of the Suron County Council.
The Council of the oorporation of the County
of Huron will meet in the Council Chamber, in
the Town of Godericb, on Tuesday, December
the 1st, at 8 o'clock p. m,
A11 accounts against the County mast be
placed with the Clerk before date of meeting.
W. LANE, Clerk,
Dated et Goderich, Nov, 10111, 1008.
AUCTION SALE OF 1751111, FARM STocx,
Ia1PLEtlsN2a, &O. -P.5. Scott, auctioneer,
has been instructed by the undersigned to sell
by public auction at Lot 1 Con. 18, Grey, on
Tuesday, Nov, 24th, a 1 o'clock, the following
valuable property, viz., -1 lilly rising 2 years
by Sid Stanton, 1 gelding rising 8 years by
Haplsn 1 more 7 years old by Kaplan, 1 mare 7
years old by Costumer, 1 Spring Percheron
filly, 1. aged sante, 1 heavy draught gelding ris-
ing 1years, 1 heavy draught gelding rising.2
years, 1 heifer 8 ears old due to calve, 1 heifer
rising 8 years old due to calve 1 milking Jer-
sey cow 0 years, 1 thorn' Durham'heirer calf
2 years old, 1• milldng Durham cow rising
5 years, 2yearling heifers, 2 Spring calves, 1
thoro' bred Durham bull 2 years old, 2 steers 2
years old, 100 young hens, 1 Massey -Harris
binder 811,001 with trunks and sheaf carrier,
1 Massey'Harris mower. 1 set of bob -sleighs, 1
hay rake, 1 land roller, 2 lum her wagons, 1
wagon box, 1 hay rack, 1 waffler, 1 walking.
plow, 1 Fleury 2 -farrow plow, 1 Clinton fan-
ning mill, .1 set of single harness, last of dou-
ble harness, 1 baggy, 1 cutter, 1 grindstone, 1
set of iron 'arrows nearly new, 1
wheelbarrow, 1 set of shoat slings, pully and
rope, and numerous other articles. Sale un-
reserved as proprietor 1s giving up farming.
The farm contains 100 acres, 00 acres clewed,
good brick house, 2 barna, 1 with atone
istab-
ling,°Ift windmill,
&e. Posaession at
once. nosold anwi211 be rented for a
term. Terms -All sums of $8 and under cash;
over that amount 12 months' credit will be al-
lowed 00 furnishing approved joint notes, 0
per cent. off for cash on credit amounts, Terms
for farm made lenowrt on day of sole or on ap-
plication to the undersigned. JNO. MoNAD-
-DEN, Proprietor ; F. S. Scow, Auctioneer.
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Ras the Advantages of a Steel Range with
the Duralbility of a Cash.Iron Range
"Ideal Peninsular" is the ideal range for
a entail kitchen.
It gives the conveniences of the
best steel ranges with the added
advantage of being cast-iron and therefore
more durable.
The "Ideal" burns either wood or coal
and the grate bars may be chauged in half
a minute.
Step in and let us show you the Drop
Ore° Door -Low warming Closet -Adjustable
Damper -Daylight Oven and other improve -
menta. Always glad to explain the superiority
of these fine ranges. 70
WILTON & GILLESPIE, -
ORUSSELLS
elleelenite
Good
Goods
Have You
Th i• ught
Popular
Prices
of where you are going to buy some of your many
Xmas?
'
We have the beet assortment of JAPANESE, LIMOGES
and FANCY CHINA ever shown here. We invite you to in,
spout our stock. Alsohave a complete line of
Toys, Dolls Etc.
SEE OUR STOCK OF
Staple & Fancy Groceries Biscuits Confectioner fruits Etc,
1 y, ,
Highest prices for Produce and Dressed Poultry.
We appreciate your patronage.
R.
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Quality
High
Wroxeter, Ont.
Prices
Low