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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1897-11-12, Page 4f New Advertisements, rl. Locate -D. Ewan. Locals-Jns. Walker. Fast Service- G. T. R. Local-Rt,bt. Thomson, Local' --R. Leatllerdale. Local -T1108. 1lcUrewe. Local --W. J. ,1.: C ntoken. Fink Pills -Dr. Williams, County Commit -W. Lane. Giving away -G. A. Deadman. Study of Ecouomy-J. Ferguson a Co. a ile lirtt5selz 1st, FRIDAY, NOV. 12, 1897. nolgr•st ye. Airs. Tufts, of Belgrave, visited friends in Umiak. The members of the 0. 0. F. and A. 0. U. W. have special organizers in, and they will no doubt add a number of new members to their already large member- ships. Aire. Frank Wheeler received word a few days ago conveying the sad intelti- geoee of the death of her mother in Briti=h C •lnmbia. She had not been in good health for eome time. She went from here to British Columbia about a month ago. At the communion services in Knox church, the collection by envelope for the salmi -nee of the ahurab amounted to $53.. 80, ming total collections for mission- ary purposes for the year, 0180.30. J1.ni este wu. Wanr.rso BELLS. -On Wednesday even• ing of this week the home of Donald Scott, of this village, was the scene of un- usual aotivity, as guests from near and far came to attend the wadding festivi• ties. The principals were B. 0. Stokes, son of Thos. Stokes, a well known rest- dent of Grey township, and Miss Isabel- la Scott, the estimable daughter of the boat. Rev, Jno. Ross, B. A., of Brus- sels, performod the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Mise Maggie, and Alex. Thompson, of Tarn - terry, stood by the groom. Wedding presents of a useful and valuable char- acter bespoke the popularity of the con. treating parties. A. sumptuous supper was spread, to which ample justice was done by all. The evening was most happily spent in vocal end instrumental music, social chat a•,d dancing. Mr. and ,firs. Stokes begin tuerried life with the best wishes of a Large circle of frtends. They will reside in Grey. THE Posr wishes them prosperity. Winaekttant. Miss Lemmex is visiting in Ilarriston. T. H. Rose is moving into the Meyer block. Service was held in the Boman Catho- lic °hush last Sunday. P. Brown moved his household effeots to Fordwish Wednesday. Miss Campbell, of Brussels, was visit- ing friends in town this week. Mise Turner, of Seaforth, was the guest of Mrs. John Hanna on Sunday, Mrs.^,allows, of Couerloh, is vistiag her daughter, Mrs. las. D. Long. A number of new books have been add- ed to the publielibraro this week. Mrs. H. Day want to Gorrie on Tees - day to visit under the parental ,an Mrs. Carter, of Teeswater, was the guest of Mre. MoKibbon on Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Towler have returned to town after an enjoyable trip to England. Mrs. las. Fox, of Brussels, was the guest of her parents, W. 0. and Mrs. Stewart, J. MoRelvie made a tour of Teeswater, Lakelet, Wroxetor, Gorrie and other points this week. Beattie Bros. have been re.awarded the contraot of carrying the mails to and from the 0. P. R. R. 0• Sperling, wino left town some time ago, bas gone into the timber busi. nese at Austin, Manitoba. The County Christian Endeavor convention will meet in Wingbam next year on June 14th and 15th. A meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul's church will be held in the school room on Friday afternoon. Harry Parker, who has been laid up for some time with a Bore hand, goes to Thedford tomorrow to resume his work. Mrs. Plunkett and daughter, of Owen Sound, came Tuesday on a visit to Jona- than Pattieon and wife, East Wawanoeh. Miss Dolly Johnston hers been re -en. gaged to teach the Lower Winghane school for 1898 at an inoreaee of salary. Mise Curtis, of Blyth, visited Mre. S. Graney for several days this week having come up to take part in the oonoert et Gorrie on Friday evening. Andrew McDonald, who was recently in the employ of Alex. Ross, has been ap- pointed station agent at West Fort Wil. liam by the 0. P. R. Leat Sunday was promotion day in the Methodist Sunday sobool and the younger scholars were examined. The rearrange mens will take place next Sunday. Geo. McTavish, who has recently been living be Strathroy, and who has boon visiting Mende in town this week, left Wednoeday to join the family in Rainy River. Mre, Andrews, of Kincardine, was the guest of Mrs. Bradwin on Tuoeday on her way from London. She went to Brus- sels on Wednesday and will return to her home today. Mies Annie Simpson, who has been visiting bar sister. Mrs. A. IE. Musgrove, left last week for Chicago to take a course in optical ecienoo, When her studies theta are completed she will go to Bran- don, Mat. Mrs. McCann() , who went to the hospi- tal at Toronto. three weeks ago, is not im. proving as her friends could wish, The doctors apparently do not know what is the matter with her. She is auxioue to oome Immo and will come 80 soon as she is able. The eohoof board met on Tuesday evening, Chairman Bell presiding, The Prinoipai's report for the month of October was as follows ;-Boys 2211 girls, 212 aggregate, 486 ; sobool open 21 days; Dreamt 21 days ; non-residents, fi; fees, $2.50; Miss Matheson, teacher in the 8th department, has been 111 with aoarletina since the Hat alt„ and Mise S. Fnrqubarson is filling her position. The Prinoipal asked for the day after Thanksgiving 10 attend the meeting of the executive committee of the Provincial Teaohero' Assooletion, It was granted unanimously, A very enjoyable time wee epent by the Young People's Guild of St. retire church on Monday evening ; a good pro. ....o 1•nn.tere.i k ; refreehrli»i1e aet'nd. It is intended to have a social of this kind duos a month during the Winter and a warm invitation is extended to every- body to eome, especially those who bave no homes in town, No admission foe nor oalleotton, ,etnwn.t. The abed at the Baptist aburch is being enlarged. J. A, Hacking, G. S. Kidd, Jacob Bricker and \Vm. Climie are deer hunt- ing in Muskoka. Wm. Irwin, of the Toronto Telegram staff, was in town attending the funeral of his father. S, M, and Mrs. Smith celebrated their orystal wedding on Tuesday evening of last week, when some thirty or forty frlends gathered at their home and spent an enjoyable evening. The poles for the eleutrio light wires have arrived, and Mr. Green has given the contract for digging the holes to John Wilson, who is proceeding with the work. The electric light station will be located on Bismarck street in rear of Dr, Niobol'e property, the Couueil having leased the water lot there to Mr. Green for a period of ten years at a nominal rental of 91 per annum. DEATH os REV. Ds. GuNNgn.-The hand of death has removed another well known and venerable citizen of Listowel, Dr. Gunner having been called to hie reward at an early hour on Wednesday morning of last week. The deoeased Frederick Alfred Gunner was born in Clapham, England, in 1828, and early in life be- came interested in religion matters. Coming to America when a young man, he engaged in business for a time, but feeling especially called to the work of the ministry, be left his business pur- suits, completed his eduoation and enter. ed the ministry. During his early life he became greatly interested in the Second Advent movement, which at that time was attracting much attention, and most of his ministerial career was spent in laboring among the Second Advent churches in the New England States and in Quebec and Ontario. He was presi• dent of of the Evangelical Advent Con. ferenae for 25 years. In 1888 he came to Listowel in response to a call tendered him by by the Congregational °heroh. Here be labored for about Eve years, when owing to ill health, he was forced to resign the pastorate. During his active life Mr. Gunner studied medicine and graduated as a medical practitioner from the Philadelphia Medical College. ueing bis medical skill in bis pastoral duties. Of late years helms occasionally been en- gaged in evangelistic work, but his fail- ing health has prevented him from active servioe. Ee was revered by all who know him. His daughter Lillian, who is the only surviving member of the family, has the community's sympathy. The funeral took plaoe to Fairview cemetery. BR Vsn37I M-2_R7C:e7 'B, Fall Wheat 80 80 Barley,. 24 26 Peas 42 42 Oats ........... 21 22 Butter, tubs and rolls ... 14 14 Eggs per dozen ... 14 14 Flour per barrel 4 00 4 50 Potatoes (per bag) 50 50 Hay per ton 4 00 6 00 Hides trimmed 5i Hides rough 5 Salt per bbl., retail 1 00 00 Sheep skins, each 40 60 Lamb skins eaoh 25 40 Hogs, Live 8 80 8 75 Dressed Hoge 5 00 5 00 Apples (per bag) 45 45 CHICAGO, Nov. 9. - Butter steady ; creameries, 16o to 28o ; dairies, 12o to 20o. Cheese quiet at 8o to Elio. INGERSOLL, Oct., Nov. 9 -Offerings 1,. 985 boxes ; no sales ; 8o bid ; small at. tendanoe and market dull. New Yong, Nov. 9, -Butter quiet; western creamery 14o to 28 ; do. factory 100 to 18o ; Eigine 28o ; imitation creamery 13o to 17o ; state dairy 120 to 20o ; do. creamery 14 to 280. Oheeee quiet ; large white 810 ; small white 9fo to 9}c ; large colored Bic ; small do., 9}o to fio ; part skims flo to 7o ; fall skims 8o to 4o. LtvsnroOL, Nov. 9. - Wheat -- Spot quiet. Corn - Spot steady. Bacon - Long olear, 40 to 45 pounds, 88s ; do. 95 to 88 pounds, 88, 6d. Lard -Prime western, 23s. Cheese -American finest, white, 43s 6d ; do., colored, 48e 63. Wheat -Spot No. 1 red northern, spring, 7e 6d to 7e 0,1d ; No. 2 red western win- ter, 7e 105 to 7s 100, Receipts of wheat during the past three days 874,000 on. tela, including 319,000 American. Re- ceipts of American corn during the past three days none. Weather mild and open. onoNTO, Nov. 9. -The Sour market is steady, with straight rollers gnoted at $8.90 to $4, middle freights. Bran, 97.60 west. Wheat fairly active and easy, with sales of red winter at 80io, high freights, and at 810 middle freights ; white wbeat, 78o to 79a west, and spring, 76a to 77o east ; No, 1 Manitoba hard, 02o Fort William, and 97 Midland. Barley dull, at 90o to 810 for No. 2, and 24o for feed. Oats steady, with sales of white at 22io west, and mixed all 21,1o, Peas Bold at 42o north and west. Rye sold at 48a west, and at 44o middle freights. Corn 23, o to 270 west, TORONTO, Nov. 9. - At the Toronto market today trade was dull. Receipts were light, being 84 oars, inolnding 660 eheep and lambs, 700 hogs, 8 oalvaa and 14 milch oowe and springers. Export cattle were in small supply, and not many were wanted. Priose were low at 98.50 to $8.85 per cwt. Butchers' cattle --The offerings were light and the de- mand was slow. The quality was not very good. Pinked cattle was sold at 8}c to SQn per Ib ; good medium et $8.80 to $3.85 per owt., and inferior at 2ao to 29;); ordinary loads sold at 80. One load of heifers and cows sold at 2io. The de. mend from the local butchers was slow and there was scarcely eny buying for Montreal. Nothing was taken for But - into, Stookers and feeders wore in fair demand from distillery men and farmers, but praotioally nothing woe taken for Buffalo to -day. Light stockers Bold at 290 to 80. ,Feeders wore about the same as last weak. There aro Dome being bought for the Walkerville distillery at 8lo to 9 o for good geom. Sheep and m labs -The market for lambs was weak at 92.50 to 98,60 eaob, or about 4o per lb. rTpg Rp TT T. Ts • 'rmiv!rrerveid ala' II.eard Il.mturr enuar7 ere. debt arlenieema" nemR3iSEtwartaxawnewaer,-a Some good Iambs were left unsold, Ship- ping eheep were dull at 3o to 8}o per 1b, Books 2}e, Butobere' sheep were slow et .,_R lc r:;...e each. f'.,'; . .. lugs were light and rhe demand eteacly at $2 to 98. Milch oowe and springers - There wero not many offered and there was a good demand from dairymen for newly -calved cows. Prices were firm at 926 to 945 each. Hugs -The beet setae - Mona of bacon bogs sold at 4u per Ib., weighed off the care. Thick fat hogs solo at ,;4,0U ru bs.5U pet owe, ;. at0ree nun light hogs $8.90 to $4 per owt, ; stage 19'o to 2o per lb„ and soave for breeding pur- poses 3o to 3}c per Ib. Tbeproepects are for lower prices, DAT ,TRA11.' TIEK. Fact Jervice Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Bgontl'eal, Windsor, Pt. Huron, Buffalo, Kingston, Quebec, Detroit, Chicago, and all principal points Last and West. Information as to ticaots, sleeping oar service and train oounections cheerfully given on application to J. N. KENDALL, Agent, Brussels. GEO. HEYD, Ethel. A. OLS LEY Real Estate It Loan AGENT, BRUSSELS. Money to Loan on Farm Secur- ity at the Lowest Rats of Interest. Money Loaned on Notes and good Notes Discounted. Sale Notes a Spoeialty. Fire a Life Insurance Written. Special Attention given to Conveyancing. A. COUSLEY Olfiee over Deadman's Drug Store, BRUSSELS. A lways the Lowest, Strictly One Price. THE OF ECfflVft1Y� � Is the first step towards solving the great money -saving problem. Your oivn interest demands it and this store paves the way for it. Tho goods and prices are here to bo compared and judged. We want to be studied --the more we are studied the more business we do. Every investigation unfolds the powerful principle upon which the foundation of our success is built. "Price, fairness to all ; indifferent service to none." Its upon these grounds we, hope to deserve and maintain the support of a public studious of its own economical interests. av e SIJ se 90 That is the question now agitating the minds of both big and little folk. Chilly Winter winds must be counteracted -heavier Clothing must be bought to do it. Time is up for putting off the Children's Cloak purchases. Every day's delay carries with it a risk to health. Warm Underwear and Dress Goods -they too deserve more than a lingering thought. The buyers of this store are students of the questions, "To have or not to have and what it will be." IAN LES FROM CE The Germans easily load the world in the manufacture of Man- tles, and Berlin ie the Centre of this great industry. There seems to be an extra touch of neatness about the fit and general effect of a Berlin Jacket and ladies who desire a specially Jaunty and Ele- gant Mantle, will net he satisfied with anything less than . 'ie of Gorman manufacture. Our stock is Fresh and New. Values right. Styles the latest. Have you seen the goods 2 ry Goods and Groceries. Leaders in Gents' Furnishings. Brussels Leading Clothiers. 1 CLOTHING BUYERS Come in crowds -coming to the one resolute, gone •ous store that has solved the problem of doubling an already great business -the store that gives buyers so much for their money that they carry the news to their friends and neighbors just because they can't help it. Yes, they do ! They talk about us and they, send their friends to us. A Word About Overcoats. r .libel'sr a e plenty of features by which anyone can judge the worth of an Overcoat. Our lino will bear the closest ex- amination as regards Style, Finish or Workmanship. Think not of the price -highness, but rather the price -low naso -the littleness of the price is the clincher in our Overcoat talk. Come thinking of the Overcoat you ought to get for $10. Come with about half that amount and take one with you. NEW FALL SUITS. We also have a full line of Men's and Boys' now Fall Suits. Have you soon them ? If not it'll pay you to do so. FUR CAPS. Have you seen our selection of .Fur Caps this Fall 2 If not drop in and take a look through. ROSS�r HALLIDAY Clothiers and Furnishers. MONEY SAVED is MONEY GAINED 1 HENCE BY DEALING WITH tem..---- �� � Turnbul You are well served and gain money. Best Makeseooff the Cook, Parlor and. Coal Stoves • That Cannot be•Beaten. Large Assortment of Lamps and Lamp Goods, Lanterns, Cutlery and Graniteware. We make a specialty of putting in Coal anal Wood Furnaces, and Warrant Satisfaction. Stove Coal for Sale and always on hand, Special attention to Jobbing and Repairs. 'ilton 85 Turnbull, Brussels. BOOTSt SHOES AND RURBT;RS ,_,,, u -To keep your feet dry and comfortable. Our Stock is Right. Prices LOW. And we will be pleased to see you and Supply you with Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Overcoats, Readymade Clothimrg and Clothin45 .Made to Order. November Fashion. Sheets to hand, Call and get one FREE. trachau.