The Brussels Post, 1901-9-5, Page 1Vol, 30. No. 8
BR.USSEL,S, ONTARIO
TEUR. SDA•Y, SEPTEMBER b, 1901
New Advertisements.
Locals—H. R. Brewer.
DOaee to root—THE Fon,
Steers for fat/le-4m Oober.
Aro you going—D. 0, Ross.
Harvest exopraion-0• P. R.
Heifer for sale—Jas. Gibson.
Farm for sale—D, A.. Taylor.
Lambs on, shares—S. el. Cole,
Egg Producer—Robs. Brown,
Farm for sale—Wm. Sb
New Fall styles—A: Strnahan.
Brussels Woolen Mill—B. Gerry.
Card—Wellington Mutual Ins. (Jo,
A reoord breaker—McKinnon & Co,
Fall dress goods—J, Ferguson & Co,
Speotaclea straightened free—Mrs. T.
Fletcher.
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fall from the buggy. The hero kicked
itself Iooee from the vehicle and the rig
ruining off the road upset throwing the
other oocopants out hut fortunetelY they
were not hurt eerieualy. Mies Bryane
wag parried to her uncle's, Alex. Bryane,
Where she is 64111 a prisoner. The Dr.
was aeon on band and the broken limb
attended to and the patient ie getting
Meng ae well an mold be expeoted. Mise
Bryant) le 0. popular young lady and her
many friende wish her a speedyrecovery.
CraLn)rooh.
A wedding is on the tapie for- 'Tuesday
next.
Rev. B. F. and Mrs. Cameron, of
Shakespeare, were visitors with relatives
in Cranbrook:.
Mr. Robinson, formerly teacher here,
has been engaged as Principal of the
Hampstead eobonl. He is a saooeseful
pedagogue.
The new organ and Book of Praise
have been installed in Knox Chubb by
vote of the congregation. Mies Tillie
MoRae ie the organist.
A few from thio looaliy are 'away to
Toronto Fair thie week. Among the
number Mines Jennie and Aggie Mc
Eeir and Thos. Cameron.
Rev. Mr. MaoNab, of Walton, will
preeoh in the Presbyterian Ohooh next
Sabbath afternoon. Rev, R. Pant took
the service Iaet Sunday morning. The
pastor is away on a well deserved holiday
for n few weeks.
The Garden Party held recently at
Joo. Cameron's was a decidedenoaese
neatened rain prevented a
although the threatened
number from attending no doubt. The
program consisted of music by Listowel
Band ; solos by Mise Spence and W.
Ritchie ; recitation by Mise Lizzie Mo -
Kay and a short addrees by Rev. R. F.
Cameron, of Shakespeare. Rev. D. B.
Molise
occupied the chair in his usual
genial manner. The Endeavor Society,
under when auspices the entertainment
was given, realized about $80.00, quite a
nine awn from it. A fine time was en.
joyed by all who attended;
i3l ova le.
T, J. Watt and wife spent a few days,
in Clinton.
Mies Farrow, of Goderiop, wee vielting
with Piro. Musgrove,
Rev, W. Smith, of Font Hill, templed
the pulpit of the Methodist oharoh Sab-
bath_evening.
The Miens Crowe, of Halifax, have
been visiting their aunt, Mre. Swauu, at
the Parsonage,
Walton.
Word was received by Mre. Duncan
Campbell of the death of her brother,
William Ritchie, of Farwell, Mich.,
which moaned on Friday, Aug. 21st.
Demand was well known here, having
resided in this )ooality until 21 years ago,
when he removed to Farwell. Last Win.
ter he enffered from an attack of la grippe,
and from whish he never fully recovered.
He was 56 years of age and leaves a
grown up family,
join est own.
Have not heard the gong of the electric"
railway at Jamestown yet.
Next Sabbath evening, at 7 o'clock,
Rev. Mr. Paul, of Brussels, will preach
in the new Hall here.
The roof of Geo. Eokmier'e residence
was raised on Tuesday and the addition
is being pushed ahead. Building will be
sided with metallio material.
Rumor says that Will. Bryane will quit
teaching at the oloee of this term and
begin the study of Medicine. If he makes
as good a dootor es he ie a leacher he
will be a "oraoker•jaok." The notion
will be sorry to lose him.
AooioEET.—The people of this locality
were very sorry last week to hear that
Mice Mand, daughter of William Bryane,
of Morrie, bad the miefortnne to break
her left leg at the ankle., Along with
here eieter, Mre. Joe Ames, and baby
the was driving hp the erd eon. of Grey
when they were opposite Jae. Stealth= 'e
something went wrong with one of the
shafle and the horse ran away. Mise
Bryane ' met with the aeeident, in her
Brussels
Woolen ll.
A well assorted stook of Tweeds,
Shirting, Sheeting (single and double),
Blankete, Ladies' Skirting, Flannels
and Yarns of vedette colors, 2 and 3
ply, or single is to be found at Brne•
sets Woolen Mill, and will be sold
for oath or in exchange for wool,
Wool carded or $kobaoged for rolls.
Highest market price paid for wool.
B. GERRY.
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Pearson & Gorealitz and Fogel & Fogel ;
needle and thread tape, J. C, Lamont, a,
Welsh, E. Turnbull ; ladies' race, Mee
Harris, Miss Weleb end Mise Laird ;
boys' raoe, Join Buttery, 0. Rothwell
end A. Hoary ; girle' raoe, Mand'
BadgieY, x,ily Simpeon and Ella Han..
sold, With lamp light and moonlight
the oompany diepereed with one thought
uppermoet, "Happy to meet, sorry to
part, hoeing to meet again on Labor
Day in Ethel The Division will net to
handsome surplue out of the proceeds Of
the refreshment etand.
While attending the Industrial Fair at
Toronto this week Robert Niobol, 6th
line, purohaoed a Yorkshire hog.
Mise Annie Oantelon went to Blyth on
Monday Morning, of this week, to learn
the myeteriee of dreeemakiug. We wisp'
her ea0o0as.
Richard, eon of M. M. Cardiff, 10
taking a mane ab the Busineee College,
Stratford, thie Fell. We wish him a
pleasant time.
Everything eeemn to be on the move
while the pea crop (e being threshed.
The bug is boas in some barns. Farmers
Wilt have to grow barley and leave the
pea orop alone for two years at least.
Toronto Shoes ie on in. full swing.
London will soon begin and then will
follow all the wee ones which will seem
like side the
fir to earnedthe buoket . Two Two would be plenty for
9 n.
Huron every year,
We are pleased to hear that Mies Julia
Sharp, who hoe been ill with typhoid
fever at St. Thome Hospital, is re-
covering nioely, and is expeoted home
ehortly on a 'visit before resuming her
course in training for a nurse.
Mise Tillie Wilkinson, of Belgritve, has
arrived home after an absence of 9 weeks
at Escanaba and Grand Rapide, Mioh.,
visiting her brothers and other relatives.
She had a fine time and found the boys
enjoying a large abate of prosperity.
Mies Eliza Proctor, Joseph Wilkinson,
Walter Boots and David Sproat are all
back from their trip acmes the briny.
They were 12 weeks away and enjoyed
themselves immensely. Mr. Wilkinson
visited in New York State on the home
journey. It be 16 years since be wee in
the Old Lead but we 'don't believe he
would exobange life in Canada for Eng.
land yet. George Wilkiuson, formerly a
resident of this locality, is reporred in
good health we are pleased to state.
House BORNEO. Thursday of last
week, between 10 and 11 o'clock, fire
was disoovered in the Inpetaire of the
dwelling of R. B. Al000k, lot 15, con. 6.
The alarm was given and the threshing
bends•wbo were at work at Jno. Cook's
made all haste and euooeedei in saving
the furniture, &o., downstairs but were
too late to get upstairs, ae the fire was
too far advanced. The house was to
frame one, 18x24 feet, with lean-to
kitchen. There was only au inenranoe
of $50 on the house and a like sum on
the contents in the Howick Mutual.
The fire may have been started by the
ohildren as they were playing npetairs.
Mr. Alocok was at Mr. Cook's madding
in the threshing at the time. The fain.
ily ie now living in a house on the Blair
farm. It will be moved to Mr. Aleook's
ae he hasparohased the building. Mr.
and Mre. Al000k wieb to thank the
neighbors for their assistance and kind.
ueee.
1YJo rr i six.'
Will. A.. T'grvey, 2nd line, was on the
sick Int. •
A good many ate' having sheep killed
by dogs.
Mre. Nail Taylor, 7th line, le improv
ing nioely. - -'
Morrie township Commit on Monday,
16th inst.
James Nichol now epeake of ?'my
daughter." -
Pasture fields are nice and green after
the late rains.
Missee Godfrey, of Toronto, were gueete
at Jno. Roe's, 2nd line.
Ed. Bryane was away on a wheeling
tour to Buffalo and other points.
W. H. Cloakey, formerly of the 6th'
line, hoe moved from Brandon to Wind -
peg.
Mise Mettle Bielby hoe gone to Clin-
ton, where she will attend the Model
school.
Mies Minnie Bewley left this week for
Toronto where she will probably stay for
a while.
We are sorry to report that Mr.
Wheeler's oondition does not improve
materially_
After enjoying a holiday vieit at home
George Bieiby returned to TIverton to
resume teaohing.' A. number of BroWntown young people
attended the social held on the lawn of
Ed. Bosnian,Wingham.
Gavin Bewley left last .Monday for
Chatham to attend the Business College
there. Success to him.
Mr. and Mre. Patterson, of Kaneae,
ware visiting at ano. Roe's.- Mrs. Pat-
terson is a daughter of Mr. Roe's.
Mrs. Teuton and slater, Mise Galla-
gher, of Toronto, were viaiting relatives
and friends on the 2nd and 3rd line.
S. Paul, 2nd, was kicked by a horse.
Mr. Paul has been quite untortnnate this
Summer, as this ie hie second accident.
R. B. Laidlaw, of Morris, left on Tues.
day morning of last week for Halton
County where he will visit with friends
and relatives.
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The three horses Samuel Burke, 5th
line, had killed by lightningreoently were
valued at $176. They were insured in
the Howick Mutual.
PEAOHEe.—Parties wishing to get good
peaohee, at wholesale prioee, should plane
their ordere at with the undersigned.
Sone Wmeoo, Harrow, Essex Co.
Thuredayoflast week Peter Jaokeou,
8th line, sold 7 pigs, 7 months old, that
averaged about 211 pounds. He received
6108.60 for hire
and Tamworth'Iarose. h There must ascer-
tainly be money in hogs.
Edna May, the baby daughter pf A. G.
and Mrs. .Eason, died on Tuesday of
last weak, aged 2 menthe and 19 days.
The little girl was only ill a short time.
Funeral took plaoe on Thursday after-
noon to Sunshine cemetery. Rev. Mr.
Brown took the eervioe.
A telegram was received by Mre. Thos.
Maunders this week from Hemiota,
Man., apprising her of . the fact of Mrs.
Dobson's serious illness with typhoid
fever. Ernest Maunder! left for the
West to see hie sister on Thursday
morning. It ie to be hoped the patient
will soon take a turn for the better.
Mrs. Dobson was home.laet Winter.
Mre. Chas. Ritohie took a trip .to
Michigan last week where she will visit
relatives and friends in the Counties of
Sanitise and Huron. She will be quite
near the lake all the time and as the
main object of the visit is, that it may
benefit her health we trust her highest
hopes may be more than realized. Mre.
Ritchie expecte to be absent a month.
OBIT.—On Saturday, Aug. 24th, Mary,
eldest daughter of Jno. Pratt, 8th line,
passed away after an Ulnae of about a
year from that fell disease consumption.
She was 88 yeare of age and was a bright
active young woman. The funeral took
place on Monday afternoon to Brussels
cemetery, the service being oonduoted by
Bev. Mr. Penhall, Pall bearers were A.
end D. Laidlaw, Jae. Scott, A. White, W.
Wallace and Jae. Strath.
Don. Moltenzie was successful in pave-
ing his senior matriouletipn and will at-
tend the University at Toronto 111a Fall -
in the atudy of medicine. Mies Marion
MoKenzie had the aetiefaotion of being
in the flet of those who passed the first
part of the let class teaohere' exam. and
will attend at Lietowel for this term in
se.
ti n of completing the poor
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We congratulate both of them on their
enoaeae and wish them the prosperity
they desire.
Ethel.
Rev. Mr. Wileon was vieting at Post.
matter Spence's.
Mrs. J. M. Davies and Mise Alice were
visiting at Brantford.
Mr. Yeo is having a new hoose built on
the Ratcliffe lot in our village.
Poetmaeler Spence is away on a trip
oombining business and pleasure.
The Flood ohildren have reoovered euf.
fioiently to enable them to attend (thumb,
David Milne, Dr. Ferguson, Norman
°ober and othere took in the Toronto
Fair this week.
The Cober Faotory has disposed of over
90 buggies this Sommer. They are busy
now on matters.
Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, of Molesworth,
preaohed in the Presbyterian oharoh last
Sunday afternoon.
25e in advance nannies Tug Pon for
the balance of 1901. If you want the
newe you ehoold enbegibe.
The next towashipM6aeail meeting will
not be held in Ethel but will be nonvened
at Cranbrook on Monday, 16th inet.
A oar of cattle was shipped from Ethel
Iaet Monday morning by Jno. MoDer-
mott. He handles a lot of good stook. •
An interesting letter from Mrs. S. 13.
Cole, who is with Mr. Cole dolling at
Rolla, Dakota, may be read on page 5.
The Sone of Temperance lodge take
pert in the program of the R. T. of T.
at Trowbridge on Wednesday evening of
next week.
Mr. Mc0ormiok, of Trowbridge, preaoh-
ed in the Methodist ahnroh last Sabbath
evening. Rev. Mr. Bristol, of the same
village, melded in the eervioe. Rev. Mr.
Curry was at Trowbridge and Molesworth.
We regret to be called upon to report
the death of Mre. Chas. Hodson, 4th 000.1
who passed away on Friday of tact week.
The funeral took plaoe to Trowbridge oil
Sunday. Rev. H. E. Curry, of this plane
took charge of the service.
Punt FENonso —In the absence of B.
H. Closewho bas gone to Manitoba, hie
tether will complete all orders now in and
attend to othere desiring work done.
Address Robert Close, Ethel P. O._ Mr.
Close hae the agenoy for Grey and a part
of Morrie townehipe. A. M. McKay &
Co:, Brussels, will sell laws fence, gates
and Page wire fence for Mr. Close.
CALLED Honm.—The gad ' intelligence
received by D. Milne and family that
their second daughter, Addie, the wife of
Zaab. MoKee, had died at her home iu
Stonewall, Manitoba, name like a thun-
derbolt opt of a clear sky. A baby had
been born and ite birth was followed by
inflammation and inside of a week. Mre.
McKee paidNatare'e debt, passing away
on Monday, Aug. 26th, leaving her hue.
bend, a eon and 2 daughters with most
tender recollections of a true wife and
loving mother. The baby only lived a
taw boors. Deceased was married 12
yeare ago and they had resided in Mani-
toba for the past 5 yeare. A year ago
Mrs. McKee visited here. She was a
consistent member of the Methodist
oharoh and her many lovable traite of
ohmmeter will not goon be forgotten.
The writer remembers her from obildhood
up and wondered not that ehe made
friends wherever she went ae she was
bright and cheery, of a kindly dispoei.
Hon end ever willing and ready to play
the part of peacemaker. Her many old
friends inthis seotion will eympathise
sincerely with the bereaved in their tor.
row. The casket MRS covered with a
beautiful arrangement of flowers and
many a tear was dropped over bet' in.'
torment.
Sete or TniPEHANOE Pia sto.—Labor
Doy wae gala day in Ethel. The pia -nip
in Dilworth's grove, under The auspices
Tem eranoe was the lane
the Sone of P
at
of attraotion. Hotly is the afternoon the
crowd began to ensemble and oontinned
to do so until evening when the grove
wag alimoet overflowing with a gay,.
laughing, pleasareeeeking oompany,
About 5 p. m. the program .00mmenoed
with R. McKay in the abate' and the fel,
fowing excellent masted and literary bill
of fare was preseuted t—Ohores by the
Glee Club ; Ohairman'e address ; inetra•
mental, by oroheetra 1 recitation) Miss
Ida dole ; solo, A. Lamont ; inetrn.
mental, by orchestra ; solo, Mr. Code
careens, Glee Clab ; solo, Mise Spence
address, Rev. H. E. Curry ; "God Save
the King," by oompany. After the pro-
gram an ample lunch was earned, to.
which all willingly did justice, In the
evening a program of sports was called
which afforded no little amusement to
the spectators. Following were the
events and winners in each :—Sank rape,
let, B. Wilson, 2nd, A. Yaill,,8rd, A.
Liviogeton ; tIree legged rood, Wilsou &
Livingston, i'i ogal 4b Fogel and Lamont &
Yuill ; jockey rade. Wil0on 4 Livingatog,
To Ineao.—With a view of building up
hie health and taking a onange of work
Will. Maunders, 7th line, has decided to
try his hand at ranching in Idaho and
will leave about Nov. let. He will die-
poeeof hie farm steak and implements
and his farm will be looked after by his
brotiree Doted. Mre. Maunders will not
go West with her huebabd but will follow
If he is suited with bis work. He ex.
paste to be in the employ of Geo, Coatre,
formerly of Grey, at the start. Mr.
Maunders' sale w'Il be held on Tuesday,,
Cot. 29nd,
A sad event occurred at the residence
of John Richmond in 'Morrie on Satur-
day morning, Aug. 24th, when the 10
months' old daughter of Mrs. Wm. J.
Scott, of MoViIIe, Michigan,' died of
Summer complaint. Mrs. Scott and het
five ohildren had only arrived at Mr.
Riohmood's the previous Friday with the
intention of having a pleasant and
lengthy visit et her old' home, Mach
sympathy le extended to the mother and
relatives over the loos of the little one.
The funeral took plane Sunday after -
non to the Union cemetery' end was
very iargely attended.
The Royal Template pt Temperer 0e of
Trowbridge will bold a Box Soots( in the
baeoment of the Methodist obureb on
Wednesday evening of next weok, A
good program wilt be pre,Ino. ntat MPNad•
A short time ago as bb was
moving hie threshing machine one ;o1 his
horses got its leg through a bad culvert
between lots 20 and 21, non, 16 injuring,
the animal. It will•pay better to keep
bridges and oulverte m repair than put
up damages for injured horses..
A welcome visitor Is T, A, Ferguson, of
Cbaosdyb,W8yoyneainrginU. WSy, omHiengie ana d soanssonJameergusonthis con.Mr. Ferguso
elated
with a Mr, Fulton is ranohiog
with 6,000 sheep. This year they had
80,000 pounds of wool. It sold from 8 to
16 oente,- the marketing being oddly
done at . Billings, 75 miles from Cody,.
tenon 16 million poande will probably be
handled. He says the change in ranch.
ing legislation and the large number of
people in the business i0 materially ef•
fasting the pp oflts. It is quite intereot.
ing and inattentive 'to chat with Mr,
Ferguson as he is thoroughly posted in
renobing.
Aro rdwieli..
Richmond Faille and wife left lent week
for a trip to Cartwright and Peterboro'.
Stephen Edwards, of Mitchell, visited
his brother here on Friday and Saturday
last.
Rev. J. W. Mahood, of Iowa, spout a
few days under the parental roof last
week.
Cecil Sbrathy, atter an absence of sev-
eral yeare, ie visiting Ilia mother, Mrs. S.
A. Sbrathy.
Jas. Saodereonreturned from Manitoba
last Friday. He states the average wages
to be $1,25 and $1.60 per day.
Mre. T. J. Michela, who spent 8 weeks
in and about Hamilton for her health,
returned considerably improved.
A very large concourse of people were
present at Myles Scott's funeral. The
bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire neighborhood.
Blake, son of our esteemed townsman,
B. S. Cook, underwent an operation in
Listowel on Thursday of last week for
appendi"rtis which, we are pleased to say,
was o( •'afuh
An interesting servioe was held in the
Methodist church last Sunday morning.
The choir of the Sabbath Sohool occupied
the orchestra and the ohildren the centre
pews. Dr. Spence, the Superintendent,
took part, and the pastor preaohed to the
ohildren.
Grey.
Mise Kate Bezel' has gone on a visit to
Detroit.
Fall wheat sowing is well through by
the majority of Grey farmers.
Township Council will meat at Long's
Hall, Cranbrook, on Monday 16th inst.
Sam. Lamont baa gone to Clinton
where he will attend the Model Sobool.
Grain is turning out better than many
expeoted. A big acreage of Fall wheat i8
being put in.
Trueman Smith was away to Oil
Springs, Lambton Co., to visit hie eon,
W. A. Smith and wife.
Mr. and Mre. Pepper and . baby, of
Tuokersmitb, were vieitore at Thomas
Pepper's, 9th con., last week.
Several roadster colts are being handled
in this township with the intention cf
!bowing them at Brussels Fair.
Mies Alberta MoNaught ie • attending
the Model school at Mitchell. She will
make a famous towhee we have no doubt.
Thursday evening of this week Miss
Belle Smith is to sing at an entertain-
ment ab Salem, an appoinment on Wrox.
!ter oirauit.
Miss Maggie Hielop it, here from,
Chicago for a holiday visit with relatives.
and friends. She holds a lucrative posi-
tion in Chicago.
Jno. S. Crater, 9111 non., has returned
to Stratford to eahool. Be ie beading
for a let ohne certificate although only
15 years of age.
Thos. Yuill and wife, of Vanderbilt,
Minh., were viaiting relatives in Grey
and Morris. Mr. Ygill ie a brother to
Alex. and Walter Tail'.
Mre, Thos. Stanley, of Morrie, Mich.,
wee visiting her brother, Angors Shaw,
5th line. It was 18 years singe Mrs.
Stanley was here before.
Wm. Riley, 8th eon., bas been filling.a
gravelling contract on the gravel road in
what is known as the Fraliek swamp,
Over $100 is being expended.
PeaonEa; Parties wishing to get good
peaohee at wholesale prices, should place
their orders at once with thenndereigoed,
JOHN WorsoN, Harrow, Essex Co.
Mr. Eastman is the new teacher in
S. S. No. 8. He ie a eon of the Presby -
has
e t
at M rd. He a o
minister
Brian
t
made a very favorable impreseion in the
eeotion.
Piro. Barn gg
Samuel Ho and was away to
Buh'alo to see the Pan.American and she
also visited relatives at Hamilton and
Galt. MTs. Londesboro, her sister, of
e trip.
elan took th
Seaforth,P
Rev. Mr. Wtlaon, who is visiting at
Ethel, preaohed a fine sermon in Roe's
ohurob last Sabbath morning. The
pastor was attending the funeral of Mrs.
Hadeon on soother part of the oirauit.
L. McNeil and wife are away to Mani-
toba for a trip. They intend to visit
their abildren resident there and no doubt
will put in a couple of mouths very en•
joyably. Mr. McNeil bag been in the
West several times before.
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The 0' ante farm
of John R. Oliver,
Lien lot 11, non. 9, was purobeaed Ghi
week by Hugh W. McKay, of the same
line. Price paid is said to be $2,700.
Mr. Oliver gives up posses/Ion On March
let, He has not yet decided 'where he
will locate.
The exbensione to the Beauchamp
drain are to be pushed by Oantraotor
Oliver. He is now at work with men
and name. The good natured veteran
teamster, Andrew Dougall, is one of the
number, It will take a couple of weeks
to finish
Wroxeter.
Oliffie White while playing on the
wheat car in Blaok's mill got his foot
badly bruised.
John Bray went to Otterville to visit
bis brother-in•law, Rev. Mr. Sabine, who
lies in a helpless state ae the result of
paralysis.
Joseph Knutson, of Philadelphia, and
wife were visiting for a few days with
the former's parents, Joo. and Mrs.
Knutson in town.
At the Junior Epworth League which
was organized in the Methodist Church,
the following officers were elected
Sup., Rev. I. A. McKelvey ; Aee't Sup.,
Miss S. Bray ; Pres., Ada Morrison ; lst
Vice Pres., Mable Patterson ; 2nd Vice
Pres., Ada Goodfellow ; Seo'y, Ernest
Bray ; Treat:, Bert. Townsend ; Organ-
ist, Lulu Hemphill ; Convenor of the
Flower Com., Kate Hazlewood. League
will meat every Wednesday afternoon at
4.15.
AooIDENT.—On Sunday of last week
Mies Alice Hamilton and her sister Elan -
or, daughters of John Hamilton, were in
town and after driving round Mies H. stop-
ped on the bridge to take the little girl in
when the horse shied a little and cramped
the wheel against the ohild, - severely in-
juring her face and arm. The out on the
head required several atitohee to close
it, and Miro Hamilton also bad her arm
hurt in try to save her little sister. The
little girl, was taken to R. Black's resi-
dence near by for treatment, and after-
wards driven home. Mies E. Hazlewood,
who was also in the buggy at the time,
jumped out and sprained here ankle.
The injured ones are all recovering nioely.
Cfa.iaadiai,n Ne wre.
The Grand Trunk station and freight
abed at Tara were destroyed by fire.
C. P. R. traftio earnings last week were
just $1,000 short of the round million,
Hamilton public school teaohen have
been granted an Moreau, of $10 a year
au toned.
Sir Wilfrid. Laurier will accompany
the royal couple on their trip aoroee the
continent and back.
T10 Legislature of Nova Sootia has
been dissolved and the general elections
take plane on Ootober 2.
A bylaw authorizing the borrowing of
65,000 for extensions to the waterworks
system w
a
was carried at Waterloo.
Liberate of South Brune will mast in
oonvention at Formosa on Sept. 10, to
nominate a oandidate for the Legislative
Assembly.
Mies Elizabeth Maokeozie, daughter of
Wm. Lyon Mackenzie, died in Chicago
on Sunday and wag buried in Toronto on
Wednesday.'
The Montreal City Council has given
the lighting oontraot to the Royal Elee.
trio Company for five yeare, at $60 per
light per annum.
Threes how they announce each things
in Charlottetown, P. E. I.: On Augnst
12, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hearty, of
Sonde East, a eon, weight, 11 itis. 8 oz.
J. C. Brown, M. P. P., of New West.
minster, hag been sworn in as a member
of the Danemnir Cabinet, and Mr. him
Bride, Patentee of Mines, who opposed
B
Mr, rown's selection, has resigned.
About 150 bane went to South Atrioa
from Listowel on Sept. 2nd. Tbay were
purchased in that vicinity by Russell
Hay, of Listowel,' and passed by Col.
Dent, the British Government aeon.
Sane MoDongali, of Stanley township,
oaks the clouts to award her 310,000 as a
balm for the laoerationo her feelings
suffered- as a result of several. things
Donald end Mre. Graeae, neiglibore,
said about hoe,
W. H. KERR, Prop,
eiatso AG l'Afz.IAti1(A1'ils. Mre. A, Renter was visiting et Mount
Parent,
Jgo, Ferguson spent Labor Day in
Stratford, Q
Riohard Williams was in the neon
oily this weals.
Mre, H. Ham and ohildren were visit
log at Holstein,
Ern, Oriob, of Seaforth, agent Saler'
day in Brneealn, a fan.MinCarrie Edwards bas tok n a
rotten at Toronto. '
Mies Hattie Downing hae returned to
eobonl at Goderioh.
Mien Imlaob, of Pule, is visiting the
Misses M00raolren.
0. and Mrs, Zlltiax were at Buffalo for '
few days this week,
Dan. Ewan was in Toronto this week
attending the Exhibition. -
Mies Hattie Murray, of Seaforth, was
visiting Mies Teenie Semple.
Mrs, H. L. Jaokeou and Lloyd were
visiting relatives at Granton,
Mies Lizzie Bird hes returned from
Detroit after a two moth's visit.
Co. Coanoillor Hays, of Seaforth, gave
THE POST a pall one day last week.
R. W. Matheson, of Luoknow, was in
town thie week visiting old friends.
Mre. 5, J. Gilpin and Mise Eva spent
Labor Day at Editor Felton's, Atwood..
Mise Eva Coleman, of Detroit, is viait-
isngelsMiea Lizzie Bird, Queen street, Brus-
.
Mardy McLennan was in town on
Thursday and the boys now have the
latest stories.
Mies Gladys Cardiff, of ' Toronto, is
holidaying with relatives in Brunets,
Grey and Morris.
Miss Margaret Fagan, of Stratford,
was visiting her cousin, Miss Jessie Mo
Nichol, Queen street.
Miss Betlelrwin le home from an ex-
tended visit to friends in Toronto, St.
Marys and London
Mre. A. E. Treleaven, of Dungannon,
and Mies Kettle, of Stirbon, are spending
a week or so in town.
Mies Lizzie Ferguson leaves on Friday
for a holiday visit with friends at St.
Thomas and London.
Mrs. Mnttiee, of Chicago, is the guest
of Mrs. J. B. Stratton at the "Qaeen'o.
The ladies are cousins.
daughter of
Parr
do
and a 9l •
R. F. Blair g
Sound, were visitors at G. F. of
for
a weak. The gentleman are brothers.
Misses Florence Bacbenan and Laura
Nioholle left on Monday for Seaforth
where they will attend the Collegiate.
Mre. D. MoTavieh hae returned to her
home in Stretford after spending a few
months with her daughter, Mre. A. Mo.
N iobol,
Miss Livingston is bank from the Fall
Millinery displays and is now at work
preparing for Mrs. Rogers' Millinery
openingA.
Rev. . 0. Tiffin, wife and obildrea, of
Romney, Kent Oo., were in Brussels loot
week while en route to Walton for a
short visit.
Mrs. Henry Rogers and Mies May
Rogers, of Fullerton village, were visitors
at Thos. Moore's. Mre. Rogers is e
sister to Mrs. Moore. -
Mrs. Sohn Wynn is away to Toronto
on a visit to her daughter, Mre. F. J.
Sobeak. The ladies are taking in the
Pan-Amerioan thio week.
Thos. Norton, of Listowel, formerly of
Brussels, will attend Toronto University
this Fall. He is a olever young man •
and is working his way to the top.
THE POST regrets to hear of the poor
health of Mrs. Black, nee Mies Kate
Oormaok, who lives in Labrador. We
hope a ohange for the better will aeon
80000•
Will. James, of Seaforth, was palling
on old friends in Brunets on Wednesday.
He was on a short wheeling tour while
holidaying. Mre, James and son were
also here.
Mrs, Agnea Oriel, of Seaforth, is visit-
ing at her eon's, Mill street. She was at
Harriston for a few days. Chester and
Miss Gertie Orioh were also here. The
latter is a teaoher at Listowel.
Ohne. Beam, Wilbur Baker, Jno.
Ballantyne, R. Leatherdale, A. Coosiey,
Rev. G. J. Abey, Harry Bartliff, R.
Downing and Alf. Backer were vieitore
at Buffalo during the past week.
Dan. Stewart, of Rat Portage, eon of
Daniel Stewart, formerly of Brussels.
was a visitor in town for a few days. He
baa quite a bueinese turn with him and
ie no doubt a veined employee of the
Hudson Bay Co.
Mre. E. R4 Grundy and eon, Dudley,
of Cleveland, are visiting in town. Mrs.
Grundy 15 a daughter of Mre. Hayoroft,
Queen street, and a sister to Mre. R. T.
Hingston, Mill street, and was a former
resident of Bruseele.
Jno. Danford and wife, of Uthoff, Sim.
ooe Co., and Piro. Foster, of Detroit, are
vieitore at E. 0. and Mrs. Thos. Dun -
ford's, Mr. Danford is a brother to the
late Thos. Danford. He is greatly taken
up with our doe waike and well kept
streets.
Quite a perceptible change is notice.
able inthe health of
our old townsman,
Robert Borne. His heads nfeet well
n
and he is troubled with waketalbees.
Mr. and Mrs. Burne may go to Blyth so
as to be near their daughter. Mr. Borne
is about 77 yeare of age and has been a
remarkably hearty man.
Mina Mary Beattie was visiting et Bay
field. oda in
Mise Lillie Cooper spent Benda),
Clinton.
Joe Auld! 10 "doing" Toronto and
13uaslo, n
W. H. Stewart spent Labor Day in
Woodstook,
G. A. Deadmau pnrpoaos taking a trip
to Manitoba.,
Miss Ada Mainprire visited at Gode-
riots last week.
Mre, Harry James, of Blyth, was in
town 00 Tuesday. -
Dano. MoLeuohlin, of Seaforth, was,
borne for a few days.
Mn. Ronald and Repaid Sinclair were
visiting at Stnatbroy.
Mre. F. DeWolf, William street, has
been very ill this week.
Mme. Walker and Miss Verne, have re.
turned from a visit at Berlin.
Ivan Johnston, of Wingham, was visit.
ing in town part of lest week.
Druggist Harvey epeot a few days with
retativea at Watford this week.
Mies Maggie MaLauohlin is viaiting
relatives and friends at Chealey.
Mre. (Rev.) R. Paul has been visiting
in Toronto daring the past week.
A. Cooeley has been on the eiok list.
He took ill in Toronto last Saturday.
Miss Stuart, of Arthur, spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Sae. Fox.
Miss Hazel Johnston and Mies Ross,
of Wingham, are visiting in Brussels.
Druggist. A. I. Mo0a11, of Chatham,
oalled on friends in Brussels and Morris.
Mre. Harris and Willie and Cora Bell
were visiting at Milverton for s few days.
Miss Minnle Moore has returned to St.
Thomas after an enjoyable holiday here,
Mise Roddick and Mies P. Sample are
attending the Fall Millinery Openiage et
Toronto.
Mies Eva Degge, of Chatham, is visit-
ing relatives and friends in Brussels and
locality.
Mies Helen Bowers, of Clinton, was
visiting Mise Mildred Scott during the
past week.
Mies Habkirk attended the Millinery
Openings at Toronto lookinga p the
latest novelties.
Miss Coleman, who was visiting Mies
Sean MoLanohlin, has returned to her
home in Hamilton.
Mre. Samuel Scale, er., is home from
Boffalo, N. Y., where she bas been for a
good !bare of ayear.
We are sorry to bear of the illness of
Mies Lyle, Bartliff bat we hope aha will
won be convalescent.
Mho Ethel Creighton ie in town for a
short visit before returning to her poai-
tion at Grand Valley.
Mrs. Keroagban and Min Mary, of
Stratford, were renewing old friendships
in Brussels and Morrie.
Mrs. A. M. McKey and ohildren and
Mies Mary Rose were enjoying a holiday
at
Robt. Roes', Kincardine.
Mre, Stewart and grand•danghter, of
Stratford, are visitors with Mies Teenie
Sinoleir, Prinoeee street.
Mrs. A. C. Ruiners and daughter, of
St. Joeeph, Missouri, are visiting
their aunt, Mrs. Habkirk, Brussels.
Will. Cameron, who ie in Dr. Feild's
dental offloe, will attend the Ontario
Dental College at Toronto this Fall,
Wm. 0. Stratton, of5Lanoaeter, Ohio,
is a visitor in Brussels. He's a brother
to Capt. Stratton and owns the farm
Jno. Manning is on, 5th line, Morris.
Among the Brusselites who are attend-
ing Listowel High eobonl are Misses
Georgia Rose, Mabel Zimmer, May
Skene and Lon. Holmes. Charlie
Zilliax is also registered as a pupil.
Mre. Montgomery and daughter, of
Souris, and Mrs. Elliott, of Wingham,
were ast week,
N. B. Gerry, rot Blyth, i and 1and Gerry
have gone to Toronto and Buffalo for a
holiday. Mrs. Gerry and ohildren are
visiting here.
Mies Perna btoGarvey, of Theesalon,
Algoma, is renewing old friendships in
Brunets. Her home was here in her
babyhood days.
R. Hingeton, wife and sons, Mrs. E.
Hayaroft and Mrs. E. R. Grundyand
son were visiting at A. Hingston'e, Sea.
forth, last Sunday. -
Mrs. S. Slemmon arrived home last
week from an enjoyable visit to Algoma.
Mre. E. Garrow and daughters, of Webb -
wood, a000mpanied her to Brands.
G. F. Blair, wife and ohildren and Mies
Campbell were visiting in Goderioh for a
few days. The latter returned to Paris
on Monday to resume her duties as teach.
er.
Mre. George Cardiff, Mrs. Mark Oar.
diff and Mre. George Best left on Thurs-
day morning for Buffalo where they will
visit and gee the eights of the Pan-Ameri•
can.
Rev, Geo. and Mre. Buggin, of Avon,
and Mre. Beattie, their daughter, of Sea.
forth, were visitors at 'Ohae. Howlett's
last week. They were on a holiday driv•
ing tour.
Tuesday morning
Fred.. W
it80n left
town for Toronto where he will attend
the Pharmacy College in oonneotion with
e
the completion of his operaease druggist,
We wish him 0000000.
R. K. Ross is away seeing the sights at
the Pan•American, Buffalo, and the
Industrial Exhibition at Toronto. His
brother, Alex„ of Ottawa, is with him
and will holiday for a week in Brussels.
J. Thompson, of the Fergus Record,
was bare visiting ander the parental roof
over Sunday. Rumor says be will not
always be a bachelor and if he ohanges
over to a benedlot that Howiok township
will supply the housewife.
Mrs. McLennan and daughter, of Lon.
deo, were renewing old iriendohfpe in
a
Brussels and Wroxeter during the put
week. We are sorry to bear that Will.
MoLennan le laid up with rbenmatiem at
the parental home but we hope he will
goon be o. k.
01d Mre. Glendenning, who has been
boarding at Mrs. Dennison's, will probe'',
ly go to the House of Refuge, Clinton, on
Monday of next week being registered ae
a paying 000npant. The old lady is well
00 toward 80 yearn of age and bas no
immediate relatives. She will be well
looked after.
'THE Pon is
tohear of' R
ussell -
Fletcher's promleasee otion as one of the under-
writers in connection with the Queen's
Inenranee Go„ Chicago. Rag. Fletcher,
of the B. Allan & Co., wholesale jewellers
of the same oily, has also taken a step in
advance in salary. The boys are doing
well we are glad to say. They are eons
of T. and Mrs. Fletcher, Brunie.
The Clinton Record of Aug. 28rd says :
—R.J. Clue and his brother, Baotou
(Muff, of Strathroy, who has been hie
a t days
couple o
guest for a week, spent p y
in Brunie last week. The genial rooter
formerly lived in that village and knew
all the best trout pools for miles around.
He visited one on Thursday and, just to
remind him of other days, landed a
dozen of es fine epeekled beauties as any
one would litre to see. R. T. Mae' quite
deiadastrions but he couldn't count a
dozen in his own basket. Rev, W. T.
Clull hes been spending a few Jaye of
the past week,With his brother John on
the old homestead, Bayfield Line,