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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1908-11-26, Page 8As Good as the Best Blood Root, Cough Cure bas been sold from this store for so many years and stands the test of time. People like it and eso it becaese it is a Safe; Pleasant and Sure Remedy for Coughs and Colds. Secure a bottle and have it on hand to take when the first symptoms of a cold appears. The Price is 25C. per bottle all aper If you have a room to paper this Fall see what we have before going elsewhere. Many people prefer to have their rooms freshly papered for the Winter, when so much of their time is passed in them, We have a good selection 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. Fm Rga I DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN. gyral getns gt.ems Mun=Y roads. Reno the advertisements. THE PosT gives the news. Go to Kerney's for choice Fruits, Con- fectionery, &c. Fresh oysters. MONTHLY Horse Fair at Brussels on Thursday of next week. Dec 4th. A PIANO hop was given in the Town Hall, Brussels, last Friday eight. IT is hinted that a couple of residences may be erected in town next season. Howrex Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Directors will meet in Corrie on Satur- day of this week. DECEMBER session of County Coun- cil will be held at Goc:ericb, commenc- ing Tuesday, December rst, ata o'clock. THE street leading to the G. T. R. depot from Turnberry has received a coat of gravel. What about the cement sidewalk THE W. C. T. U. have moved their quarters from the Smale block to the building North of THE Pose Publishing House. Their first meeting there will be held Friday afternoon of this week. NORTH HURON LIBERALS.—The an- nual meeting, of the North Huron Liber- al Association will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday, December 15th for the election of officers and other business. THE auction sale of farm and pasture land in Hullett and Tuckersmith adver- tised by John Ransford, of Clinton, did not result in any sale. Mr. Racsford will receive offers for any of the proper- ty, CHARLIE KERR, son of Rev. W. E. Kerr, of Clinton, and grandson to Mrs. J. L. Kerr, of Brussels, had his face and eves scorched a little by the explosion of an alcohol lamp in the science room of the Collegiate Iustitute ou Tuesday of last week. THREE uew inmates were admitted to the House of Refuge week before last— Miss Hahn, Dashwood, aged 38 ; Mrs. Shields, Colborne, 75 ; John Dawson, Colborne, 86 Last week Alfred Sheer entered which brings the number of in- mates up to ninety-three, high water mark. WALKER & Ross, of Clinton, have dis- solved partnership, Mr, Walker will continue the furniture business while Mr. Ross will deal in pianos and organs, retaining also an interest in the under- taking. The latter expects to leave in a few days on a business trip to the West. He paid bis first visit to Winnipeg thirty-two years ago. Mr, Walker was a former Brusselite. WINTER FAIR.—The annual Winter Fair will be held at Guelph December 7th to nth. Single fare for return trip and alt members of the Farmers' In- stitute will be admitted free to all the sessions by presenting thein membership card. If not on the roll 25 cents will put you there. There should be, at least one hundred people from this locality attend the Fair, the young men especial- ly should make an effort to go, MATRIMONIAL.—A very pretty wed- ding rook place in Toronto on Thurs- day, Nov, xg, when Miss Ida May, eldest daughter of Chris. Zitliax, of 861 College street, wasunitedla marriage to Wm, Ward May, the popular traveller for Bovril Company The happy couple left on a wedding trip to New York and other points. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Toronto. The bride's many friends in Brussels ex- tend congratulations. The Ztiliax fami• ly were residents of this place tor a number of years. LAST week the rebate received from the Farmers' Excursion trom Kincardine to Henfrye to Guelph last June was dis- bursed to the 'various societies interest- ed, 'It was the smallest excursion ever run to the Model Farm along tete W. G. & B„ only about 400 attending in all. There are so many excursions every year -sometimes three in a week—that some of them must suffer. There is no nicer nor more instructive outing than the trip to the Experimental Learn and those who have not been there for a fete years will notice a very marked change on their text visit, DISTRICT LEAGUE EXECUTIVE,--Thurs - day of last week a meeting of the Hp - worth League District Executive was held in the Methodist church, Wing - ham, The unusual experience of every member present was evidenced by the presenue-oE, Rev, J. E Fire, Hon, President ; Walter Hall Pre=',tent ; J. A, Hunter,; 1st Vice ; Jno, Herr, zed Vice ; Miss Logan 3rc1 Vice ; Miss Jessie Ford, 4th Vice', Miss Evans, 5th Vice ; Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. D., Secretary -'treasurer :;and Rev. J. H, Me. 'Pavish, representative to Couference. The program of the year's wurk was marked out after a fell discussion of the diffe'eet departments. A committee consisting of the Hon, Presidetrt, Presi- dent and xst Vice was appointed to sub- divide the district and arrange for a Campaign by the officers, .Iltvitationa froth Lucknow and Brussels wore pre- eented to hold the Best Convention tidere It was decided to accept the id former. The District League is well officered and it looks as if a year of practical labor will be the result of this conference, THE residence of Walter Lowry, Prin- cess street, has received a new and be- coming dress of paint. SEVERAL Brusselites assisted in the school entertainment program at Cran- brook last Friday evening which was a decided success. A GOOD sized sewer pipe has been put in position across Princess street as a preventative to the Spring overflow of water in that locality. OPTICAL.—Friday. 0f this week Miss J. J. Allan, the optical specialist, will visit Brussels on her regular call and may be consulted at the American Hotel from g to 3 p. m. A COMMENDABLE effort is being made by Caretaker Oliver to keep the street crossings clear of mud carried to them by vehicles. It is work that is appreciat- ed by the pedestrians. SATURDAY Was a busy day in Brussels and will no doubt be duplicated many times now that the rush of Fall work is over 00 the farm. People take pleasure in exchanging greetings as well as tran- secting bus;uess in these visits to town. PROPERTY PURCHASED.—The comfort- able brick residence built by Thos. New- som. has been sold to G. House, the new barness maker, the price being $2,5oo it is said. W. J. Fawcett is the present tenant. Mr. House and family are domiciled for the meantime in the Robb terrace, Turnberry street. o— GOLm LOCKET found. Asir at Tan Pow. GOOD second hand Portland Cutter for sale, Ef. R. BREwEa, Brussels. GOLD loaket and chain lost. Finder will greatly oblige by leaving it at TKO POST. RETURN TaEns.—Parties having empty cement sacks are asked to return them at once to Jno. McDonald, Walton. Is you have any dead timber or rough, cheap wood to sell, any length or alze lean do saw gummingandfiling for same. size, T. McGregor, saw Bummer, flier and improver on saws, tools and machines, corner Mill and and Mein St., Brussels, Ont. COCKER SPANIEL lost in Brussels, on Mon- day, Nov. 21st. She is black incolor with white on 2 or 8 feet and white strip on breast. Answers to name of Flossie. Any Information leading to her recovery will be thankfully re- ceived. MILTON LOWS, Lot 5, Oon. 0, Grey. 0— MOCK 'f'RIAL,—Monday evening of next week in connection with the Liter- ary evening' given by the Epworth League a mock trial will he presented in which a large number will take part, representing the various court officials, witnesses, &c. It will deal with League work and should be instructive as well as entertaining. ANOTHER change bas been made in newspaper circles in the sale by Thos. H. Kay, of the Palmerston Spectator to H. E. Bywater, formerly proprietor of the Arthur Enterprise. Mr. Kay has made a good paper of the Spectator and Mr. Bywater being a good practical newspaper man, is likely to maintain the standard. Mr. Kay is tojoiu the editor ial staff of the Listowel Banner. SILYER WEDDING.—i. H. and Mrs. Harris, of Petrolea, celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Monday evening, Nov. 16th, with some of their friends. After refreshments and toasts the guests repaired to the parlors, where games and mrsic were enjoyed until a late hour, when all left, wishing Mr. -and Mrs. Harris many more years of joy and happiness. Mr, Harris has lived in Petrolea since a lad of sixteen, and Mrs. Harris since her marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Harris are very popular in Petrolea. Mrs. Harris is a daughter of the late Adam Scott of Brus- sels and a sister to Mrs. P. Watson, of Queen street of this place, THE POST extends the congratulations of old friends in this locality. DIED Al ZoRICH.—Thursday morning of last week Matilda Moritz, relict of the late S. E, Heist, Zurich, passed away to her reward aged 44 years and 8 days. She had been in poor health for some years, first from cancer followed by heart trouble. Her husband died several years ago. A son and daughter survive, the latter being in North Da- kota. The funeral was held on Sunday morning hem the hone of her mother, Mrs. P• Hauch, the service being held in the Evangelical church. Interment was made is the Bronson Line cemetery. Deceased was a fine woman and was a ueice of the late George Baeker, of Brussels Mrs. Backer and sou Alfred, attended the last sad rites. WILL FILL THE MAYOR'S CHAIR YIrT.-- The Stretford Beacon of Tuesday speaks as follows of D• M. Ferguson, a farmer Brusselite:--At the coming municipal elections in January the people will be called upon to return one member to the board of water commissioners, Commissioner D. el, Ferguson has served two year:;, and will be called up. 011 to go to the people fur a renewal of his authority, The board consists of Commissioners Barnett and Ferguson and Mayor Gordon. The terms of the commissioners expire alternately, Mt. Barnett, who is chairman of the board, having to go before the ratepayers to rglo. I.t la understood that Commission,. er Ferguson wilt seek re•eleetion, and: tip to the present little or nothing has been he'ird ofy n opposition. tosition. ex•Alcl. J+;idtwas mentioned a probable as b ble clut- p t ate butinformed the d d he n 1st Beacon this morning that he had made 110 decision as yet. Systematic Saving Paves the Way $1 .0 0 11 to acquiring the "capital" for futere busi- neaschences, or a "resme fund" that will .maks you independent. Begin NOW to save SYSTEMATICALLY. 'LOO THE METROPOLITAN BANK receives deposits of MOO and upwards in its Savings Department. Interest allowed from date of deposit and compounded FOUR times a year, All departments of banking conducted with satisfaction and security. FARMERS' BUSINESS GIVEN SPECIA!. ATTENTION. O0pio 1,�0o p 776 $e®eProftts, $1,2.411,5Undivided 2 26 Sdod BRUSSELS BRANCH, F.H. GILROY, Manager A SPECIAL train runs about three days a week to take charge of the extra ship- ment of stock on this line. KEEP Dec. 8th clear for the Cole— McKessoek Concert under the auspices of St, John's A. Y. P. A.. Full par- ticulars will be given later. A REHEARSAL Ot all taking part In the mock trial is asked for Saturday even- ing of this week at 8 oclock, in the school room of the Methodist church. Every one interested is asked to attend. Cows POR SALE.—An auction sale of young Short Horn grade cows in calf will be held at the Central Hotel, Brus- sels, on Saturday of next week, Dec. 5th at 2 o'clock. R. Long, is the proprietor and F. S. Scott, auctioneer. IT is said that a Chinaman may open up a laundry in town. The ground is well occupied here by W. Wilton whose work gives first-class satisfaction atsd "John" must have strong faith to see where his bread and butter. or rice, is coining front, EWAN & Co, shipped three sets of dandy tip -to -date sleighs to J. W. K. VatNorman, of Wingbam. this week for his delivery of stove ranges and they have a large contract to fill with Mr, VanNormau later on. D Ewan knows how to build a sleigh to take well. CREDITABLE,—Goderich Signal issued an industrial and commercial edition that was most creditable to itself and the business men of the town. It was well -printed, on heavy book paper, pro. fusely illustrated, and showed consider- able enterprise. Messrs. Vanatter & Robertson are up -to date, BACK To TOWN --Robert Francis, who has been employed in a Guelph carriage factory, returned to town last week and Monday began his duties in the Ewan carriage shop as carriage builder, He was formerly in Mr. Ewan's employ for several years so will be no stranger to either the work, the customers or the town, bars. Francis and daughter will be here shortly. Mr, Francis is a good mechanic with a wide experience. ENLARGING THEIR BUSINESS.—Gerry Bros„ hardware merchants of Fort Wil- liam have purchased tbe stock of the Fort William Hardware Co. and secured their spacious store. In the meatnime they are r0nniug the two stands but will c•smbine the stocks later. THE Post' is pleased to !sear of their success and hopes good fortune will continue to smile upon them. Messrs. Gerry were former Brusselites. Geo. McLauchlin, also of town. is one of their head clerks. GETTINGA RINK READY,—PreparatiOna are in progress by Angus Campbell for the making of an outdoor rink on the lot, corner of Turnberry and Queen streets, owned by Inspector Robb. It will give good length as well as breadth affording good hockey scope in addition to skating. Mr. Campbell has had considerable experience in the rink busi- ness, some of it bought dear enough, and with the assistance of King Winter and the hearty support of the towns- people it should go all right. HURON OLD BOYS.—The annual meet- ing of the Huron Old Boys' Association was held at the Rossin House Friday night when the following officers were elected :—Hon. -Presidents, J. S. Wil- lison, W. E. Gloves, E. J. B. Duncan ; President, Thos. Soole ; Vice -President, Dr, R. B. Stanbury ; Secretary, E. Floodv ; Treasurer—Major Beck ; Com- mittee, W. O. Mc'raggar't, E. H. Davis, Jolsn Marks, H. Lucas, R. A. Walker, F. Hick J. W. Robertson,' J. A. Mc- Laren Fred. F, Wilson, J. S, McKin• non, R. S. Crocker. W. W Sloan, W. B, Scott, R. McLeod, W. F. Cauteloo, Pose Scerrrs. The annual horse clipping campaign has been keeping our veterinaries busy.—A choice stock of wedding invitations at PHE Pose. Hurry up that wedding and try our stationery.—Many farmers have been busy plowing, work that was next to im- possibe before the rain cause.—There is a large attendance at Brussels public school. The Continuaticn department is specially well filled, --Two weddings this week and another one or two next week.—Next Tuesday will usher in the month of December, Time certainly flies,—Dark nights.—Christmas present making is now occuping the hours of many of the women folk,—We will baok Brussels against any town of its size for expert horsemen, either in dealing,. buying or driving.—The hockey boys are beginning W talk up next Winter's program.—It anybody is shy of an almanac for sgog it is not because there is any dearth of them sent through the postof&ce. The books are lavishly sup- plied with the 'photos" of people who were "cured with one bottle. Art is certainly triumphing as well as medical science,—It is said some youths were fairly well loaded with liquor last Sun- day. Somebody will get themselves into trouble if it is continued without any doubt, Messrs. Farquharson, of Stratford, Irving, of London, Rule, of Collingwood and Dymeut, of Barrie, were elected to the O. H. A, Executive Committee at the annual meeting Saturday, The re- tiring Treasurer, Dr. McPherson, re. ported a larger cash 'balance than ever before. Many congratulatory messages poured its on Sir Wilfrid Laurier Friday morn- ing from all parts of Canada, it being the 67th anniversary of the date of his birth, The n congratulations l e i included d a number of cables from abroad. Ailthe minis- ters in the city called at the Premier's offices and extended their congratula- tions. Miss J. J, AIIao Eye -sight S;taecialist and Refracting Optician Will be at the Americas Hotel, Brussels —ON— Friday, Nov. 27 Hours 9 a. m. to 8 p. sn. People We Talk About Mrs. John Cober is visiting relatives at Moorefield. Gordon McDowell injured his left hand in a cutting box but we hope he will soon be o. k. john Lott had one of his hands erod- ed with the tine of a fork which both- ered him fora time. Miss Lizzie Downing has resumed her position as saleslady in the dry goods store of G. N. McLaren. Miss Edith Bailey is home from her millinery position at Uxbridge looking as if that part of the country agreed well with her. Mrs. R. T. Hingston has not been en- joying her usual good health during the past week but we hope she will soon be fully restored. W. J. Fawcett, who has been reliev- ing local managers of the Metropolitan Bank at various points, was home for a few days during the past week. Mrs (Dr.) Holmes will accompany her sister, Mrs. Dr. Cleland, to New York to see her off ou her voyage to Lucknow, India, where she assumes charge of a hospital. W. L. Leatherdale left on Monday afternoon on a business trip to Winni- peg. He will be away three or four weeks. This is his first visit to the Manitoba metropolis. M rs. D. B. Moore was at Blvtbs nursing Mrs. Logan who was ill of typhoid fever. We are sorry to hear that the patient died last Saturday and was buried Mon- day afternoon. JohnGordan and bride, of Orange- ville, were visitors with Mrs. R.• Paul for a few days. Mr. Gordon is a brother to Mrs. Paul and Miss Gordon, who is also a resident of Victoria Cottage. Jno. and Mrs. Coates, who have spent the past 6 or 8 months in Idaho, arrived back to town last week and have re- sumed housekeeping on Mill street. Miss Mary did not come back with them. THE Pose is pleased to !sear that Miss Jessie Elliott, of town. who is teaching at Newbury, has been re-engaged for 19og at an increase iu salary of t$So.00 This is a very practical testimonial of her work. Church Chimes Temperance lesson hi. the Sabbath Schools next Sunday. The Bishop of Huron has appointed Rev. L. W. Delhi, of Paisley, to be rural dean of the county of Bruce. There will be High Mass with sermon in the Catholic church, Btusseis, next Sunday, 29th inst. at ro.3o a. m Next Sabbath Rev, R. Smith Baker, M. A., of Teeswater, will preach in the Methodist Church here. The pastor will be at Teeswater. Rev. A• C. Wishart, B. A., dwelt on "The open door to the ch',roh at Philadelphia" last Sabbath morning in Melville church. The evening theme was "Paul at Ephesus." A Mission Study class has been or- ganized in the Epworth League ander the direction of Miss McCanns, It will meet each Friday evening for a half hour. The subject will be Japan. Rev, G. 5, Salton, Ph. B., has accept- ed the invitation of Central Methodist church, Stratford, to remain for a third year. He was a former pastor of the Methodist church, Brussels. The Bible Society Collectors in town and a few others have already com- pleted their canvas and report increases in amount. Society's year ends ou Dec, 31st so funds have to be remitted by close of year. Social under the auspices of Melville church yotlug people Friday evening of next week. the admission feels graded by theletters in your name a penny, or more, for each letter. A good program will be given Last Sunday evening Miss Norah Holmes sang ''The angel at the Window" at St. John's church to the pleasure of the congregation. During Miss Holmes' sojourn in Victoria, B. C., site took an advanced vocal course. A box for the Christmas Tree at the Indira] Home for boys and girls at Port Simpson, B. C., will be sent next week. Children and others destines of sending toys, hooka, confectionery, &c„ will kindly so ave the same at this M eta- ocist Parsonage not later than mart I Monday as all the time will be required between that dale and the holiday to than the destination. THE S `, D ` ' 1 BAN'i EttaWiahad 1873 OF CANADA 51 Brandin is a Bank of age and strength. It has a record behind it of 35 years of sound and successful business, and is strong in resources and banking experience. We invite you to join the large number of prudent, successful people who have found banking relations with it both agreeable and profitable, If you have not yet begun to save your spare dollars make a start to -day by depositing One Dollar or more in our Savings Department. RUSSJELS BRANCH 3. F. Rowland, Manager ISraaaoh also at Walton. mem 82 Though there is absolutely nothing of- ficial on the matter as yet, a rumor in Catholic circles stated that Rev, Father Hand, of Toronto, is to be chosen bishop of the Diocese of London, to succeed His Grace Archbishop McEvoy. A smell committee was appointed at the meeting of the Lord's Day Alliance, in Melville church, last Wednesday afternoon, to arrange for one or more public meetings to be addressed by the General Secretaries and others, Brus- sels branch sent 866,00 last year to aid in the furtherance of the work of the Alliance. Rev. Dr. A. C. Crews has been ap- pointed to succeed the late Dr, With- row as editor of the Methodist Sunday School publications, representing a circulation of 400,000. During the past thirteen years he has been General Secretary of Sunday Schools and Ep- worth Leagues and editor of the Cana- dian Epworth Bra and is widely known. He should competently discharge the duties, Miss Evangeline Booth, Commander of the Salvation Army, is ill at the army headquarters In Brooklyn. Ever since her return from the West last August. Miss Booth has been hard at work, al- though she returned because of ill health and sickness' following sunstroke, Dr, Harlow Brooks, her physician, is at- tending her, and she has been confined to her bed, Her condition is not looked upon'as serious. The Junior League will give an enter- tainment on Tuesday evening, Dec. 1st at 7.30 o'clock sharp, in the Methodist church school room. A good program is being prepared consisting of music, dialogues, motion songs. drills and readings. Confectionery will be served and a good time is promised to all who attend, Everybody will be made wel- come. Admission sc and roc. Mrs. McCauley is the Superintendent and Mrs. Johnson assistant Superiatendeut. "The Permanent and the Transient" was Rev. Mr. Powell's morning theme last Sabbath in the Methodist Church. In the evening the subject was "The Glory of Christ." At the conclusion of the sermon a fitting refersuce was made to the recent demise of Rev. Dr. With tow and Rev Dr, Courtice, both prominent and able men in the Metho- dist church. The choir sang "When the roll is called up Yonder," the con- gregation joining in the chorus. The men's church in Atlantic City, N. L. in which husbands and fathers are allowed to smoke and sit in their shirt sleeves, is proving too successful. A score of wives have written a strong letter to the pastor in which they say : "Church is all rigyt for men, but our Husbands are staying out as late Sunday nights to attend your services as they do on lodge nights. We insist that some of the attractions be cut out, or else the services be cut down. so that they can get home in decent time." FORWARD MOVEMENT. -011 Wingham distriot,:in connection with the Meth- odist church, the first three Sundays of rgog will be devoted especially to mis- sionary effort on every charge of the district, and a systematic plan of opera- tions has been arranged. A neighbor- ing pastor will tante the first Sabbath's services, a layman the second Sunday and the local pastor the third. The Missionary givings of the District fol' last year (including the W. F. M. S.) were $5,358• The membership of the district is 4,525, giving the contribution per member as elei8, It is hoped to largely increase this by the coming campaign. and the Committee consist- ing of Rev J E. Ford, of Lucknow, Rev. W. G. Howson and Jno. Herr will spare no effort. The facts and figures collected and presented by the Laymen's Missionary Movement assign to Canada as its share of the unevangelized world, 45,000,000 of people. This will require an average giving of at least 85,00 per member from the Canadian Christian Church to accempiisb the work in a reasonable time—eay time—aythis generation, A special Committee met in Lucknow on Tuesday afternoon of this week in the interests of the Missionary work in the District. Canadian News George Dawson was killed at St. Cath. crines by falling from a ladder, A Montreal lady was robbed of $t,000 while doing her Christmas shopping. The fall of a derrick in the stone quer• ry at Kingston killed Robert Moxley. Montreal police are still at a loss to account for the murder.' of Andrew Fox, Charles T. Moffatt, law clerk at Ot- tawa, committed suicide by ehooting himself. Lundy's Lane Methodists celebrated the 113th anniversary of their church Sunday. The new Grand Theatre at Winnipeg, a 830,000 building,_ collapsed, No one was hurt. Janes Reid, ex -M. L. A„ has been appointed registrar for Lennox and Addington, S. Carsley, one of the leading ,nter- ahants of Montreal, ie dead, at the age of seventy years. The funeral of the late A. R. Bait, Registrar of Victoria University, took place at C•.ibotirg. John Derbyshire, of Brockville, was committed forWel of cssrgeof < t o s a l tr er- gp 'i r in the recent Doainion election. per- jury v 1 nt n on. Dunstan Bell, fun„ sop of a well- known Ottawa Citizen, Was drowned While skating at VernailioI Bay, Alta, Conductor Henry Pcolc was killed at Blenbelos, Gambling is said to be almost a mania at Winuip7ag. Lieut- Metier'al Sir Henry Wilkinson died at Kenora. Sir Sandford Fleming states that the Pacific cable is paving. Dean Farthing, of Kingston, was elected Bishop of Montreal, James R. McNeil, of Ottawa, has left 820,000 to charities in that silty, Hindus of Vancouver have entered a strong protest against being sent to British Honduras. The Royal City Mills on False Creek Vancouver. were burned, with a lot of lumber, Loss 8100,000. Robert Gimblett was sentenced at Hamilton to three years in the peniten tiary for stealing a mail -bag. At the request of the Owen Sound au- thorities a married woman and the man she was alleged to be eloping with were arrested on a train at Parkdale. Frank J. Bell stepped off a C. P, R. train on the Sudbury branch, fell through a bridge and was killed. James McQueen was kidnapped at Emerson. Mau., and taken across ttie border by United States secret service officers. Montreal police in kicking McGill students in the face may not make ideal policemen, but they would develop love - football players. A train service is to be inaugurated on the Lake Superior division of the Grand Trunk Pacific between Furt William and the main line junction. Fifty pounds of dynamite exploded in the boiler -house at Battle's quarry, Thor- old, wrecking the place anti severely i•n- jnring Wm. Bombay, engineer. The second Y. W. C. G. "tag" day at Toronto realized $1,350. making the aggregate of "tag" days and special subscriptions for the new gymnasium 89,000. 'Pons Longboat has been matched to race John D. Marsh twenty-five miles in the Arena Rink, Winnipeg, De- cember 4th. An ash path will be laid on the ice. Smallpoxhas broken out in the lumber camps in Cavendish Township, in the North of Peterboro County. There are eight cases. The disease is said to be of a tuilcl type. The marine inquiry opened at St. John, N. B., and evidence was given by a number of witnesses as to loans and presents made to two or three employ- ees of the department. Edward Finley. James Sweet and Al- bert Conroy, trainmen of Welt.Tnrouto, were killed iu a collision near Burketon Junction. Two or three engines and a score of cars were smashed. Edward Tadel, clerk in Rustle's store at Rostbern. Sask., shot and killed a burglar named A. F. Ames, who shot at him first on being disturbed in the store. Ames' companion got away. Andrew Fox, a traveller, who lived for a time iu Toronto, was Murdered at Montreal, being thrown out of a sleigh and dragged by an enraged cabman through the streets with the horse gal- loping, Angelo Monte, of McLeod. Alberta, found guilty of manslaughter, was sentenced to fifteen years in the peni- tentiary, Msh Fong, a Chinaman, found guilty of murder, will he hauged on January 5. Three weeks ago, Harry Bond, aged twenty years, residing at Goyeau street, Windsor. was injured internally in a game of Rugby with a local team, Im- mediately after the game he took to his bed and Friday death ensued. A bull driven by H. Flaata at Midale. Sask., suddenly attacked him,. The animal had him doom and was attempt- ing to gore him, when a collie dog at- tacked the bull and kept at It until Mr. Flaata was able to make his escape. ArtiiL but Glass For Fall Weddings or any other time when you wtutt to give some- thing extra nice for a present bear oar Cut Glass in mind. It will cutely please the recipient as nothing else will, We have a fine assortment to choose frons—somotbirg at any price you wish to pay --and every piece a gens. Clear, beautifully designed, deeply crit and almost as dazzlingly brilliant as a dia- mond. There is no other line that can compare with it in artis- tic excellence, DRUG STORE The zsth. 26th and 27111 days of this month will be set sliest as tag days in Welland county, Not only will every man be tagged, but every member of Isis family and all domestic animals, Dr. G. B. Snyder will be in charge at Ridgeway „while every young lady in the county teal] sell tags. The money de- rived from the days will go to pay the debt; on tbe county hospital which is located iu Welland town. MARRIED Mar—ZIT,LIAN,—A6 at. Mary Magdalene church, 'Toronto, by Rev. (Merles Darling, on Thursday, Nov. 10th, Mies Ida May, daughter of sur. Christian Minx, to Mr. William Ward May, son of Mr, and Mrs. Simnel A. May, Toronto. DAY1na0N—BRAnseAW,—At the home of the bride, on Nov. 25th, by itev. A. 0. Wishart, B. A., Mr. Wm. Davidson, of Grey town- ship to Mies Anniedaughter of Mr. Abel Bradshaw, of Morris township. DIED POSED/S.—At Trowbridge, on Nov. 28rd, Eliza- beth Mann, beloved wife of Charles Oos- ens, aged 118 years, 2 months and 11 days. HAIST. Ab Zurich on Nov. 10t1s, Matilda Mor- itz, relict of the late S. B. Hoist, aged 44 years and 8 days. EBSR. In Clinton, on Nov. 21st, Henry Nerr, of Whisham, aged 08 years. AUCTION SALES ,SATURDAY, DEO. 5rn.—Young Short Horn Grade e 11.11Long, Proprietor. 1'. S. Scott, Auc Auc- tioneer. g, BRUSSELS MARKET 'Wheat s0 87 s0 88 Pons 48 62 2 Barley Potatoes 50 60 ButtAres 20 22 6 Hogs 0 00 000 Apples 1 00 1 26 The People's Column STRAYEID from Lot 10, Oon. 12, Grey, one light red two-year-old steer, dehorned. Reward for hie recovery. Apply to 10-tf A• O. DAM28, Brussels. PROPBRTY FOR SAL ID. —A comfortable dwelling and stable in the village of Oran - brook. There is 235 acres of land with it. Pas - Melon can be given at once. For further par- ticulars apply to MRS. RADDATZ or JOHN FI80B116, Oraubrook P. 0. 12-tf Meeting of the Huron Ceunty Council. The Council of the corporation of the County of Huron will moat in the Council Climber, in the 'Aiwa of Godertch, on Tuesday, December the 1st, RUB o'clock p. m, All nccounte against the County must be placed with the Olsrk before date of meeting. W. LAMB, Clerk. Dated at Godorich, Nov. 10th, 1008. { • tY' Mail Contract! Sealed tenders addressed to the Poatmaator General, will be received at Ottawa until noon on January 1st, I000,Sor the conveyance of His Majesty's Mails on aproposed contract for four years, six times per week each way, be- tween Listowel and Molesworth, from the lit of February next. Printed notices eontaining further informa- tion ne to conditions of proposed centred may Unseen and blank forme of tender may be ob- taihed at the Post Office of. Listowel and lriolos- worth, and at the Office of the Post Office In- apeotor at London. Post Office Department, Mail8orviee Branch, Ottawa, lath Nov., 1008, G. O. A1,1=12,805, Superintendent, Cutlers Cutters rte is HAVE you seen EWAN & Co's large display of Cutters 7 They knock ottt anything ou the market. We have a very large stock of nearly all kinds and sizes for the conning Winter and they are made of the very best material, every brace about them being the very toughest of steel. They are trimmed with the very best of German Mocate and Leather Cloth, For style and neatness our little piano box Cutters can't be beaten. We have a panther of styles of Cutters with Tops on them which makes a most comfortable vehicle, the Tops being a great weather protector. Large and small sizes in Portlanda and a number of Street and Speeding Cutters, It will pay anyone to examine our two large Show Rooms as we have a large number to Choose From. Bob -sleighs - Heavy a ' d Light Timber all Oak, Second-hand Buggies We have a number of Flrst•elass Second -!sand Buggies which we wish to clis- pose of this Fall. Come quick and get your pick. Repairs done on all kinds of Rigs in our line and at small prices. Do 't miss the large exhibit et our Carriage Shop, We Will Savo you money by purchasing your Rigs at Ewan Co's Carriage Shop BRUSSELS