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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-6-8, Page 5trlfllE 8,1.894 DISTRICT NEWS, Wo0d. Geo, Bray le hoe from the Toronto Varsity where ie put in his Bret year, He is baking an Arts course. R, S. Pelton scoured the Queen Bee at Galt on Thursday of We week. Long if fe and ltappinees to yen old boy. A P.P. A. Mohnen. held forth in the town hail here on Saturday night, and was greeted with a large audience. The non. John Dryden, and others, aedreseed a large meeting of ratepayers in the town hall On Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Dryden made a very good impreesion and the (thermos are good Mr the election of the Liheral eandidare, G. G. McPherson. IJerxlx'v . Mre. T. Hall spent Sunday with friends in Port Elgin. Silver Corners cheese factory sold the last half of May ohoese for 9&o per lb, Bishop Baldwin held confirmation services on Tuesday of thie week. Quite a number received the rite, , J. H. Thompson wears abeaming smile since Sunday on account of a bouncing batty boy bavieg arrived at his house. The opal strike has seriously affected Henlryn, on account of our blacksmith's supply of coal having become exhausted. Rev, W. J. Brandon, wide and family, who at one time liad charge of the Hen- fryn airouit were renewing acquaintan• cos here this week. Willie Millen underwent anoperation on Saturday_ last by having a silver plate inserted in his forehead where it was fractured some time ago. Llrtow cel. The new furniture factory scheme has fallen through, Messrs. Krug Bros. hav- ing backed out at the last moment. W. T. Parke returned home last week from his trip to Texas and Mexico, after e most enjoyable journey. Matthew Hastie has moved to Harris.' ton to work at his trade of blaokemith. ing. Mr. Hestia is an excellent work- man. Wm. Stephen is coming back to town, and intends opening a ouetom tailoring business in part of the bakery building next to the old Bank of Hamilton build- ing. The barytin atone pavement on the north side of Main street has bean tom. pleted. The property owners along the south side are likely to present a petition to the Councii at its next regular meet- ing to have a twelve foot walk built from Mill street to the crossing went of the post office. A resolution having already been parried in the Connell to build the walk if petitioned for under the frontage tax system, the work may be proceeded with, The Banner says ;—A. meeting of the salesmen of the London cheese market was held at the close of Saturday's mar- ket. Mr. Leitch was chairman and John Gilmour secretary. Several speakers strongly disapproved of the buyers with regard to the half pound concession, and finally a motion by Mr, Leitch was adopt- ed; naming Messrs. Norton, Geary Leitch and Lee as a committee, to meet a com- mittee of buyers, to consist of Messrs, Ballantyne, Hibbert, Leitch and Cook, next Saturday at 2 o'olook, with the ob- ject of arranging difficulties. Pin =Is auts. A third tin shop will soon be started in Wingham. Strawberries have been on sale at our restaurants for some days. The publisher of the Advance has been very ill during the past week. Posters are out announcing the big de- monstration to be held at Wingham on the 12th of July, in honor of the 204th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. 21,n exceedingly large mud turtle was captured by some boys on the prairie. It was a big one and was taken up town on a dray. The June session of Huron District Counail of the Royal Template of Tem- perance will be held at Wingham on Thursday, June 14th, 1894, oommenoing at 10 a. in. The congregation of the WinghamCon- gregational church bee extended a call to Mr. lSecord, of New Durbam, Ont., to be. come their pastor, and he bas accepted and le expected to arrive in the course of a couple of weeks. Mrs. T. H. Marks, who has been musi- cal direotoress of the Marks Brothers Musical Comedy Company, arrived home last week. The company has play- ed 42 weeks without missing a night. They open again about September let with new plays, new people and new scen- ery. Sufficient stook has been subscribed to purchase the "Johnston praitie" for a public park, and, no doubt, the purchase will be made shortly. The purchasers are contributing towardebuilding a bridge somas the Maitland at the Salt Bleak and the bridge will be constructed snit. able for general traffic, instead of only a footbridge as at first contemplated. 1301g-rrlve. Rev. E. A. Shaw will be pastor of the Methodist ohuroh here this yam.. Service will be held in tiePrssbyterian church at Belgrave at 2;30 o'olook next Sunday. In the liet of candidates wbo have pas- sed the final examination of tho college of physicians and surgeons, of Ontario, we see the name of T. Agnew, Belgrave, who is now entitled to the license to practice in Ontario. HYMEN'S ALPAn.—L very pretty wed. ding was solemnized Monday morning, May 28th, at 9 it. m. at Trinity ohuroh, Belgrave, by Rev. Mr. Higley, the ohuroh being nicely decorated with white flowers for the 000asion. The contracting parties were Jas. Ouming, of Blyth, and Miss Maggie Miller, of Belgrave. The wed- ding march, played by Miss MoLelland, pealed forth se the bride, leaning on the arm of Mr. Littlefair, who gave her sway, entered. The bride looked beauti• ful in her robe of white silk trimmed pro- fusely with ribbon and Igoe, with white veil and the usual orange blossoms. The bridesmaid, Miss Littlefair, looped oharmiugin her dress of denary oolored oaehmere, also trimmed with ribbon end lace, while the little maid of honor, Miss Edna Hamilton, of Blyth, was becoming. ly attired in white cashmere. The groom was assisted through the trying ordeal by his. brother John. After the ceremony a the usual oongratulatione followed and b Bien the guests, to the number of about a Ort ' repaired ' f f t aired wJbt he wedding 3, t rt l party h h i R m t o wedding r ua boa a t t � d I kfs .vee sot Ye , 41. A to the home o the bride where a eu ltu. ter the repast was cleared away the time was plsaeantly spout In sooial chat, In. berepersed with mesio and dancing. About2 v. in. the bridal party, a000m• panted by eight .00nplee, drove to Wing. ham, where they took the brain for Kin. oardine amid showers of rios. The happy couple left that port the following morn' ing for a trip up the lakes. Among the guests were Mrs. Higley, Mr, and Mrs, Chiming (father and mother of the groom) together with the other members of the family; Chas, Hamilton, wife and son, Blyth Mr. and the Misses Ila liday, Belgrave ; Misses Tucker, of Winghatn ; Wm. Littlefair and wife, Luoknow; Mrs. Jno. Mooney and Wm. Mooney, Brussels; Mr, McLelland and sisters, Belgrave. The costly presents showed the high esteem be which the bride is held among her friends, After the wed- ding tour Mr. and Mrs. Owning intend settling down to the realities of life in their home near Blyth, We wish them every prosperity. 13luovalo. Dr, Leach was visiting our village last week. J. C. Johnston is visiting bis mother and other friends. Everyone is glad to see him. Hugh Ross has gone for n trip to the old country. We understand he is taking a load of cattle. Mr. McPherson has had his house shingled, Arai. Patterson and James Aohison doing the work. We are glad to see our school teacher, Mies Ballantyne, around again ae she has been on the sink list for a week or so. Mrs. W. Duff, who has been living in Bluevale for the last few months, bas re• moved to Wingham where she intends to mrke her home. Rev. J. Pring delivered a very eloquent address to the Foresters in the Methodist ohuroh on Sabbath afternoon. A very large audience gathered to hear him. John Mosgrove has erected a fine brink house this summer. Great praise is due Joseph Pugh for the workman like man. ner in which the briok work is done. It is ono of the &nest houses in this part of the country. T. A. Reid, son of A. Reid, of Lower Wingham, formerly of this neighborhood, and who at present occupies the poation of head master of the Forest Model School, was last week honored by the teachers of East Lambton who cleated him to the paesidenoy of their associa- tion. Walton. Wm. Pollard was away this week at. tendingthe Methodist Conferenon. Mrs. (Rev.) Forrest was summoned to Mount Albert Met week owing to the ill - nese of her mother. Frost has done some damage to tender plants and viuea but the fruit crop does net appear to have suffered we areglad to say. Operatione began in David Campbell's brick yard last week. It is going to prove a great convenience to people in the sur. rounding country. The Ladies' Aid in connection with the Walton Methodist ohuroh intend holding their monthly entertainment at the residence of Thos. Williamson on Tues- day afternoon, June 12th. Tea served from five to seven in the evening. A good program of music, readings, swinging, eta., is expected. Allure invited. BASS RAISED.—The fine big barn of W. J. Dickson, South of this village, was raised last week, by tackling under the direction of Thome, Newsome, builder, without a hitch or accident of any kind. It will be one of the best barna in this section when completed. Mr. Newsome understands his business and always gives satisfaction. A garden party will be held under the cuspides of the Ladies' Missionary So- ciety of Duff's ohuroh, on Duncan McQuaig's spacious lawn on Friday, June loth. There will be a good program, consisting of addresses, readiuge, recita- tions, singing, etc. A special feature of the evening will be music on the bagpipes by D. Stewart, Brussels. Tea will be served from. 4 to 7 o'clock. Aii are in- vited. Gras-. Ur. and Miss Speiran were away at Howiok last week. Grey Council will hold their next meet- ing on the 29111 innc. Miss Bella Smith, of this township was visiting at Trowbridge last week. Wm. Bateman will have atone stab• !lug put under his barn this Slimmer. The minutes of Grey Connell crowded out last week may be read in this issue. Rev. W. A. Smith supplied Rev. Mr. Newcombe', work on the Ethel circuit last Sunday. Look out Inc a strawberry festival on the 10th con. in the near future. Full partiouler next week. Wild strawberries appear to be an abundant orop and are being carefully looked after by the residents. A. cellar and'stone wall has been pat nudes W. Raid's dwelling, 5th con. Harry Atwood had the work in hand. Archin B'le'ep has been assisting Thos. Gibson in the public political meetings held in the riding. He's a good speaker. Deputy Reeve Dames ie attending the County Council this week. Deputy Reeve Oliver was unable to go owiug,to his ill health. John Mitchell has early Jeness, Giant wheat which was sown in September 1808 and is now q feet above ground. It cost last year $1.00 per lb. On Monday, June 4th, Mary E., the little daughter of Chas. Rose, aged 3years 8 months and 7 days, passed away to be wibh Jesus. The funeral on Wednes- day was largely attended, Rev. D. B. Mo. Rae conducting bhe service. Runway AoornrNP.—On the morning d of the 24th of May, as Mrs. Simpeon and her son, of the Grey township boundary, were driving into Seaforth, when just I below the Salvation Army barracks, they met J. H. Pyper on it gaily decorated biopic), Mr, Pyper saw that the horse seemed frightened and drew as far to the side of the road as possible, As the horse G still refused to pass, he diemonnted, when J the beast suddenly wheeled about, upset. II ting the vehiole and throwing itself. The M occupants of the buggy were thrown out M nd Mrs. Simpson folltheavily, dislocating er shoulder. Tho horse scrambled up nd rem some distance before being P T1I>a I3RUSSBLS POST orught, slightly damaging the buggy. Medical aid was hastily silmmonded fon' A'lt's. Simpeon and Os ,vee soon ma le as op f L 1 mottbao 'til t f so est a though 't p i a t will K t take her sons time to recover from the shook and regain complete use of bhp in. jured metnber, Mr, Simpeon was not the least bit injured. The garden party under the lutspioes of the L'tdies' Gelid of St. John's ohuroh, Breese's, anntnmeed for -last Friday on John Cardiff's lawn, proved rather a tail. urs on .account of the rain. 4.n enjoyable time was spent indoors, however, and something over $12.00 was realized, Sonoon Rsroat..—.The following is the standing of pupils of S. S. No. 9 for month of May, based on eflioieney, regu. levity and good eonduot:—Sr'.4bbs,--Bella McKay, Annie Campbell, Jr.4th.—Wes. ley Somme, fir. Srd,—Geo. Hanley and Annie Bray (equal), Beate McKay, Wm, Mcltay, Wm. MoNaught, Goo, Machan. $n. 2nd.—Lawrence McNaught, John Mc- Kay, Maggie McCall, Geo. Fraser, Jr, 9nc4,—W, Harkness, Jae. Mann. Part 2n8.—Mattie Fraser, Nellie biol aughb, Rennin Bray, 'Russel Robertson, Lacy Bowens. W. L. MoQuAnitrs, Teacher. Sacrament of the Ford's Supper was administered in St. Andrew's Presby- terian, Miurah, on Sunday. On Sunday there was no service in the Methodist alerclrowing to the pastor be- ing absent at the °onferous in Goderioh. A petition is in oiroulation asking the Judge's alemeney in connection with the ease of Peter McIntosh who was sent to Goderioh for a trial a short time ago. The firm of Jessop and McElroy, who have been carrying on a general store in this town for some time past, and doing a thriving business, ae it appeared, were closed up on Thursday. The necktie sooial and entertainment under bhe auspices of the I. 0. G. T., on Thursday evening in the Temperanie hall was very well patronized by the young folks, proosede amounting to over $10. On Sunday afternoon about 40 mem- bers of the 0.0. P., No. 89, marched to Trinity ohuroh, and occupied the front seats of the manner isle to hear a sermon preaobed to them by their brother, Rev, T. Tl, Bigley. On Thursday evening last quite anum- ber of the electors assembled in Industry Hall to bear Mr Garrow, M, P. P. candi- date for West Karon, and the Hon. Mr. Dryden speak in the interests of the Re- form party in the coming struggle. IOtolersiworth. Mies Minnie Holmes is on the sick list, R. McDonald had a large barn raising het Tuesday. The Molesworth cheese factory averag- ed 31 cheese daily last week. • The Saorament will be observed in the Presbyterian church on the fourth Sun- day in June. The beef ring is fully organized and its patrons received their first instalment of meat last Saturday. The Molesworth football team played the return game with Jamestown last Saturday and returned home with smil- ing faces having retrieved former losses by a score of 2 to 0. We knew they could do it. Mra. Mines, of the 2nd eon., died last Sunday evening about 0 o'clock, after a short illness of a little over a week's duration. Interment was made in the Molesworth cemetery on Tuesday. The bereaved family have the sincere sym- pathy of the community in their sudden and severe emiction, IOmorrSs. John McMurray t g y los a young horse last week. M. Hughes took charge of the service at Sunshine on Sunday last. Miss Annie Agin was home from Clin- ton for a few days last week. The atone work for S. Love's new barn is completed. R. Miller did the job. Jas. Russell has erected an addition to his barn to be need as a straw shed. Farmers are likely to -get a half holiday 'soon, as statute labor day is near at hand. James Wilkineon and wife contemplate making a visit to their son at Escanaba, Michigan. The many friends of A. W. Sloan will be pleased to learn that he is improving in health. Reeve Mooney and D •puny Reeve Kirk. by are legislating at the County Parlia- ment this week.. The printing for the balance of the year wns awarded by the township council last week to TEE PORP. M. Kelly raised hie mammoth barn on Friday of last week. The frame was put up by T. Armstrong and men. The weather of late has been very dia. heartening to fanners, stone masons and mechanics. The ladies,however, are sat- isfied on the soft water point. Thos. Sheridan, wife and children, of Michigan, are visiting relatives in Morris township, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan were former residents of this township. Last week Frank MoOutoheon and wife and Mrs. W. II. Oloakey went to Peter. bore' on a visit to relatives and friends. They were ticketed by J. T. Pepper. John Agin has purchased a fine tboro'• bred Berkshire boar from a gentleman in Buffett. Mr. Agin is deserving of the patronage of the swine breeders of this section for his enterprise. T. Miller delivered two fine fat steers to E. Watson, at Blyth, on Monday last. The price, we believe, was $80.00 each. Geo. Pearce also delivered on the same day to the some buyer 7 bead of prime beef cattle, for which he received $480,00. Mrs, Jas. Stretton, ar., had a narrow escape from being drowned one day re. cantly. While attempting to Dross the river on a foob-bridge she aceidenbally fell into the water, which was quite deep. Had it not been for the Reality assietanoe rendered by Mr. Stratton and another gentleman, the result might have been serious. Fortunately, however, she was none the worse of the sudden oold bath, Sonoos, REronr.—The following 1e the correct standing of pupils in S. S. No. 4, Morris, according to marks obtained uring month of May t Sr, 4th.—Taylor Pipe, Frank Curry. Jr. 4th,—Lyon Pipe, Lillian 'Mooney, Ettie Davis, Mil. ard Oardiff, Robt, Maunders, Sr. 8M.— Norah Maunders, Ida Mooney, Lulu Davis, Willie Oloakey, Maud Hoggard, Milton Curry, Geo. Barrio, Jr. Brd.— Willie Johnston, Geo. Innes, Willie reenalade, Joe Pistol), Jobu Cloaksy, as. roues. Jr. 2nd.—Richard Cardiff, rnseb Mooney, David MaCuboheon, ilton Sharp, Myrtle Nichol, Roderick °Lean, John Moss, Joe Mopatoiteon. S0, Part 2nd.—Mary Oaruaghau, Clara lfdoney, Pearl Pipe, Geo, Davis, Ethel ipe, Jae. Hoggard, Bertha Nichol, W. a Amos, Jr, Bart 2,td,m-,Mabel Nkobol, Noleon Maunders, Lizzie Davie, Willie Vieth, David Walker, Minnie Mooney, Jessie Greenslade, Charlie Barrie. . Standing of Brd and 4th olassee aeoording to Muy monthly exam.: --Sr, db1t.--Tay, Inc Pipe, Frank Oloakey, John Curry, Jr, 4th.—Lyon Pipe, Robt, Maunders, ]aillian Mooney, Maggio MoOutcheon, Sr. Srd,—Noralt Maunders, Maud Hog. gterd, Ida ]'looney, Lulu Davis, Milton Curr''. Miss Hume, T'eaoher, Very wet weather. Lots of building going on in town. James Pox wears one of hie broadest smiles this week, It's a young druggist. Our Reeve is away attending County Council this week. Political news is inane. Mr, Gibson, the present member, will poll a largo vote here. Business is fair. The web weather for the past few weeks has had n .depressing influence, Miss Aggie Jamieson, who has been ht the Hospital at Grand Rapids as nurse, is here on a visit to fliends. Rev. W. E, Kerr, of Thalneeford, has been appointed by Conference to succeed Rev. E. A, Shaw, in this place. Our new jeweller, Er. Goebel, has as nine a shop as 000 be found anywhere and a nice stock. We bespeak for him the suocees he deserves, Rev. Mr. Stevenson, of Lietowel, ook oupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian ohuroh last Sunday. He was the first of the miniabere on probation to fill the vacancy in the pulpit caused by the resignation of Rev, Mr, Davidson, the former pastor. Dr, Cavanagh, Brussels, made his in- itial visit t0 Wroxeter on Weenesday of this week. He will be at the Gefton House the lsb and Brd Mondaya of each month and will be prepared to at- tend to all lines of dental work. The Baseball Club hero' are greatly dte- satisfied with bbe report and sooree pub- lished in Toronto papers regarding the games played in Mildmay on the 24th against the "Crescents," of Toronto, mud copied into papers around here, TEE Posit included. The report and more is en. tirely one sided and does not do justice at all to the "Unions," and was made up by a scorer of the "Crescents" for their city papers. The more was not correct as the Unions" were not credited with base hits or anything, but it does not matter much as the "Unions" are capable of holding their own against the"Creeoents" on the field. A largely attended meeting was held here last week relative to getting up a Dominion Day demonstration. It was unanimously decided to hold one on Sat- urday, June SOtb, so as not to conflict with Brussels grand gala day and Pores. tars' demonstration, on Monday, July 2nd, as a good many from around bare intend going there that day. An effi- cient nom mitten was appointed with Joe. Cowan as President ; J. Barnard, Treas.; J. W. Sanderson, Seo. The principal events are two games of baseball with "Unions" and some city alnb ; football, lacrosse, racing and &reworks. A goad program may be expected. An interesting trial wag held in the Town Hall on Monday evening before Magistrates Millar, Gibson andFoster, in wbiob Francis Wright was tried for abusive language and threatened assault against Joo. Musgrove andJno.Diamond, two connoillors of Turnberry, who were instructed to let job on Government drain going through 1Vrighb'sfarm. Mr. Wright, failing to appear at the hour ap- pointed, was arrested and made to do so. After hearing the evidence on both sides the Magistrates committed the prisoner to 18 days in Goderioh jail, where he was escorted by Constables Brethaur and Paulin. BOAR FOR SERVICE.—THE Undersigned will keep for service on boar Il, Con. 83 00 to there' e p Adv atB tto a tot aervioe with privilege of returning if neces- sary. J. 3. GOATS, 444 Proprietor, AMWORTH AND CHESTER WHITE BOARS FOR SERVICE, The undersigned will keep for serving on North Half Lot 20, Con, 7, Morris, a thoro' bred Tamworth Boar, recently purchased from the well known breeder, Too—13011, Am- ber, Also a Chester White Boar. Tarms, 81.00 to be paid at time ofservioe with priv- ilege of returning if neeesearv, 00-tf 8. W 0LN1iB,Proprie tor. 60AR FOR SERV10E.—THE Undersigned will keep for service on Lot 20, Con. 6, Morris, the thorn' bred im- proved white Yorkshire Boar "Canada's Prima," purobased from the well-known breeder J. D. Brethour, Oak Lodge ITarm, Burford, Terms, 51,00 to be paid at the time of service with privilege of returning if necessary. Pedigree may be seen on ap- plication. ROBT. NICHOL, BULL FOR SERVICE. --THE Undersigned will keepthe thoro-broil Durham bull, H3qtiland Prtnoo," for service on Lot 20, Oou, 8, Grey, Registered pedigree may be exon nu nppliontion. Terms.—Grade cows, to insure, 51.00 ; thorn -brads 88,CO3 0, EfIEHEO s, 44.4 Proprietor. BOAR FOR SERVICE.—THE Undersigned wilt keep for service the 4horo'-brad largo English .8et'hsbire Boar, "Bismarck," No, 1708. It took 1st prise at the East Huron Pall fair in 1898, and was always Jet Whalley or exhibited. Terms, 41,00 to be paid at the onto of service with privi- lege of returning if necessary. Two youngs, Borkehire Boars and several young Short Horn 130110 for sale. D. DMIL1NE, Prop., 33.5 Ethel. WOOLI WOOL! We are prepared to buy, at high- est market price, in Cash, any quantity of Fleece Wool, deliver- ed either at our grain storehouse, No. 1, or at the National Boller Flour Mills, Brussels. r'Pleeso see lie before disposing of your Wool. Stewart & Graham' ernon & Ballidav ALWAYS LEADERS. NEVER FOLLOWERS. ARE YOU LOOKING For Handsome Dress Goocl,s, ARE YOU WATCHING For' Genaiim» Bar; cans. Ferguson 86 Halliday ty'v have them, Ulli7 PRINTS. 1000 yards Fast Colors, Wide Width, about forty Patterns, splendid quality, all new Goods, they are worth 10c. but to clear them out quick we quote the price at 8c. or 13 yards for $1.00. You cannot afford to miss an opportun- ity like this of securing seasonable goods at 'Wholesale Prices. Our splendid assortment at 10e. will be found very attractive and worth regular 124,•c. DELAINETT;S. We have this week secured a large line of these goods and as we must clear them out quickly we have put them clown to 10c., cannot be bought elsewhere less than 121c. PRINTED LAWNS. Have you seen this line ; they are the latest thing for Blouses. We bought them cheap and we are bound to clear them out at once at 15c. Come and Examine our _Goods and Compare Prices. Ferguson & Halliday. Highest Market Price Paid for Butter, ET ; EL CA RIApE 4 More Weeks Having moved to a more con- venient stand, put in heavier power and some new machinery, I am now prepared to manufac- ture, on the shortest notice, 'Wagons, Carriages, Buzgies, Cart; &e, Bodies and all kinds of wood work Supplied. The COMMON SENSE Clothes COBERDryer and the OiJR OB CART. Panel Doors We keep constantly for sale a stock of Panel Doors of all Sizes and grades, manufactured by C. Lloyd & Son, of Wingham. I also do Custom Planing, Match- ing and Moulding. JOHN COBER CARRIAGE MAKER. OF GOOD BROS. Gmzia,.1-2 Compulsory SALE! Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Crockery, China & Glassware EV�RYTING MVG! GO As wo have no room for the Goods in Seaford', The best and most expensive goods are yet to sell. The cheap and poorer goods went first. Prices of best goods from this out will be put down to the price of common goods. Como early for the best bargains yet offered. Prices of many Lines Cut in Two. Good. Brothers.