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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-6-29, Page 5DISTRICT NEWS. TXtbxl'tz'vas. • Willis Millen, wbq received injuries agmo time aQo, ia, we are sorry .to say, Very low, Obas, Iluoae, 10th oon„ Ehnen raised the frame of a large bank barn on Sat. urday last. John Dougherty, 12hh oon„ Grey, gday Gro also hada raisin on Wadpcs of this week, Last week is was reported that the first half of Jane make of cheese at SIL ver Corners faobory'had been sold for 87Jo should have road 810. John Little, Klee. rain, has refused 9 1/16 for the last half of Juno snake, 11311rnevalu. Mrs. I orge.o, of Brussels, spent last Sunday in Bluevaio. Mr, MoPberson is building a new kit. then and wood house. John Wasp -Ian's brother'o.in.law from Mitchell Sundayed with him. Frank Sootb had two of his brothers visiting him, one from Toledo and ono from Seaforth. John Johnston and wife, and Mrs.. Saults, of Goderioh were vieiting in Blue - vale last week for a few days. Joseph Leach has a host of friends gtaying with him just now. Theygave us quite a concert on Sunday evening in the way of'einging. 'Cielgrave. A.;Brydgee hae a large barn in oourse of erection. Mr. Tufts has had his residence re. painted, thereby improving its appear. ADM A very large number from this vioinity took in the excursion to the Model Farm on Friday. Considerable work has been done on the driving track here and we expeot to see ib oompieted shortly. Geo, Walsh, of Barrie, and formerly of this place, has been renewing acquain- tances in this vioinity. John S. Scott, who hae been attending the Northern Business College, Owen Sound, arrived borne on Saturday. A garden party under the auspioes of Trinity Church Sunday School will be held at John Soandrett'e, ou Friday even- ing, June 29th. Ortznb rook. R. F. Cameron was home from Wing - ham Tuesday. Don't forget the pio.nio on July Gth. Everybody is welcome. Miss Annie Slemmon is home from the Ladies' College, Toronto. Mrs. Jno. Leokie and sons, of Toronto, and Mies Oliver, of Brussels, were visit- ing Mrs. S. Slemmon this•week. Eight candidates from our sohool are writing at the Entrance examination in Brussels this week. We wish them quo. COOS. James Wallace left for Wiarton Mon. day where be has secured a situation. Somebody will often be singing "Will you no' come back again ?" What is the matter with some of our politioians ? Judging by their appea,. 0005 00 Wednesday, they most have been in bad company on•tbe 20th. The Oranbrook athletic aseociation will have a grand picnic in Mrs. Brown's grove on Friday, July 6th. A good time is anticipated as a fine program will be given. There will be plenty of swings, games, ern. This is expected to be the best of the season as it' is a free•for-all pis-nic. Everybody weloome. Diolesworth. Election is the onetopia of interest this week. Mr. Wright is building a new house out on his farm. A good time is expected here at the an- nual pio.nio. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson took in the Model Farm, Guelph, last week. Five pnpilsfrom this school* are at. tending examinations this week. The names of twenty-eight new mem. here were added to the communion roll of the Presbyterian ohurrillheretast Sunday. This is certainly very euoouraging. What we'd like to know. -Who was strawberry agent at the pio-nio Saturday and why he didn't canvas more district ? -How the people like our new gravel sidewalks ? W. J. Molise had a shed raised last Monday which will add to the appearanoe of his already pretty farm, The captains were W. Mines and J. Sharpin and a lively contest followed whirl was watch- ed by a host of fair maidens and dark maidens from the fence near by. These failed not to express deep but unheard sympathy with the noisy toilers above. The picnic last Saturday in connection with S. S. No. 5 was a very pleasant af- fair, although the day was too hot for an excessive indulgence in games or ewinging. The program was good and not too long, a broom drill by the children forming a very pleasing part of it. To- wards evening the foot ball game between the home and the Molesworth schoolboys was the centre of attraction. The visit. ing team had to retire crestfallen, A re. turn game will be played on the 3rd July. Atwood. • Atwood is not a very large place, but; -it can boast of three football clubs. John Fleming has purchased the stook and good will of business of R. M. Bal- lantyne. Eight candidates from our sohool write at the Benson Examination on June 28th, 29th and 30th. D. Campbell, druggist, and R,13. Ham- ilton, grooer, of Atwood, have had new nwuinge placed in front of their stores. The Independent Order of Foresters' have oompleted arrangements for a mon. stet: celebration in Atwood on July 2nd, Prospects are favorable for an enor- mous fruit Drop in this district this year. There are also good prospects for is big yield of small fruits. Agent Kook bioketed 150 people• for the Model Farm Thursday morning of last week. Three onre were left off here for the accommodation of the excursion- ists, The results of the Toronto University examinations have appeared in the To. ronto dailies, and among the enooeseful third year men we are pleased to .notice the names of T. M. Wileon and Samuel Shannon, of Atwood, and Win. Tier, for- merly of Monkton, all of whom took secs. ' and Masa honors, the two former in Sci. encs and the latter iti Mathenlaties. J. W. Baird, a former teacher at Monkt on, p.completed his arab year in Modern Lan• is\uages very, creditably. Wm, Loohhead, I3, A„ son of Wm, Locbbead, .hos resigned his position of Selena) Master of the Galt C ilegiato In. °brute to attend Cornell UniVereity. lt, S. Hamilton, B. A., of Whitby Collegiate Instituto, has been nppctubod•in his stead at salary of 111,000 per annum. B1.1' Oa FrankBowden has started to leartn the tailoring hueiness with 0. 0. Ramie, 12th Division Court was held before hie Donor Jtrdge Doyle, in Induetry hall on Monday. Rev, T. E. Higley visa attending the annual sneering of this Huron Anglican Synod last, week. Mn, Soarletb, a former Blytbite, bub now of Owen Sound, is paying a short visit bora arnon'st friends. Rev, Mr, Hughss, a :former reotor. of Wingham, is to pr000h in Trinity ohuroh, Blyth, on Sunday morning next. On Sunday morning Rev. Mr, Honda. eon olffatated in St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian ohuroh preaching to a large oongrega• tion, Rev. T. 17. Higley intends preaching the annual sermod to the members of L. 0, L. No. 968, in Trinity ohurab on Sou - day, July 8th, On Friday our base ball beam drove to Auburn to play a game of hues ball with Auburn team, The game at the finish was Blyth 10, Auburn 0. Mr. Mason, the proprietor of the Grand Central, has had the hotel freshened up with a fresh .coat of paint which has made a decided improvement. • Dr. Milne and Miss Ella McKinnon wero.unibed iu marriage in the Presby, tsrian ohuroh in this village last Wednee• day. They went on a wedding tour to New York. Virixai; le tan. H. Park has now a phonograph in Itis place of business. Great preparations aro being made in town for the 12th of July celebration here. 0. Johnston has opened a tin shop in the store just North of P. Deans' flour and feed store. Alex. Orr, of Gorrie, formerly of the Park Hoaee, this town, has purchased Rogers & Oo's livery, Wingham. He has leased his hotel in Gorrie, W. F. Brookenshire was in Paris last week as a delegate to the Grand Lodge, I. 0. G. T. from Anchor of Hope Lodge, of this place. John Neelande, D. M. Gordon, John A. MoLean and R. Elliott were inWoodstook attending the annual meeting of the High Court of the Canadian Order of Fores- ters last week. The members of L. O. L. No. 794, ac- companiedby visiting brethren, will par- ade to the Episcopal church on Sunday, July let, Service will commence at 9:80 p, m. Bro. Rev. E. W. Hughes will preach the sermon, W. Holmes. while shoeing a horse, re- ceived a very bad kink on the left leg just •above the knee. He thought the leg was broken. Itis supposed that something soared the horse, as it is unusually quiet. The leg was very sore and stiff for a few days. The Times says :-Rev. Sellery will be greatly missed in town by more than members of bis own congregation, as he has many warm friends among the peo- ple generally, who will be sorry that he is compelled to leave. He goes to the Dublin street Methodist church, Guelph, and the members of that church are to be congratulated on having suoh an able ex- ponent of the Word for their pastor. Gro x. Jamestown has a good football teem. Miss Jennie McNair is home from the Queen pity on a visit. Thos. Stokes' young colt died. It's mother wouldn't own it. Rev. J. H. Watts preached his fare. well sermon last Sabbath. Geo. Speiran and wife, of Blanshard, were vieiting friends in Grey. Milton MoEwen has taken a position in Molesworth oheese factory. Invitations are out for the wedding of C. J. P. Jefferson and Mise Louise L. Hillier, at Goderioh, on July 4th. The political meeting at Jamestown on Saturday night was well attended. Wen. Milne and T. McMillan did the speaking. Miss Louise L. Hillier, of Goderioh, and 0. J. P. Jefferson, of Parry Sound, spent a few days at R. H. Outt's this week. Mrs. J. E. Coombes and Josie have ar- rived home from Harriston. J. E. will remain nutii after his examination. He is •studying for a 1st, A very enjoyable time was spent at the school mo-nio in connection with R. G. McDonald's sohool. Foot ball and other sports formed the program. Raisings seem to be the order of the day in some parts of the township. Duncan McNair hada drive shed emoted on Friday of last week. It was 24 x 32 feet. Alexander Stewart, 14th oon., lefb Bras - eels on Tuesday of this week for Moon. min, Assinaboia. He goes West in the hope of benefitting his health. We trnst his health will be much improved by his trip. A box soolel ander the aus- pices of the Bethel ohuroh, 16th con., will be held at the residence of Hartwell Speiran at 7:80 Friday evening July 6th when a Choice program will be rendered. Lemonade and other refreshments served on the gouuds. Dont miss it. Duan. -Lash Monday Mrs. George 0. Ingram paid Nature's debt and passed away after a long illness of about 2 years. Cancer with other oomplicabions was the cause of death. Deceased wag a native of Oxford County and had lived in Grey for about four years. She was 44 years of age. The funeral took, place on Wednes- day. FOOT BALL. -On Thursday evening of last week a second foot ball snatch was played on the 9% oon. between olubs of that line and Cranbrook. The former won, after a hard tussle by 1 to 0. Fol. lowing is the composition of the respective clubs :- OnANnn00n. 000 am, Brown Goal ..tgtb iW,MoNanton S,HoUeng01 ' Backe l P• 1VasIl J. P 1). McQQuarrlo ,.. P, F!orguopeonper 3..Amalldcn 4Baoks T. Orem 1d 80 lil 11 u sr Oster T. i i 1) Soles Centro l7 8111 J=ititohitl �' L. ',slug { ,.... W.1410211 E, Oster tt1 N, etowart A,af0Dougal1 .,, B" wing 18,.Eierguson Beterso-W. Armstrong, TTER'13E,USS Joe McDonald bhoniifat he had treed a 000o at the pia•nio, bet on °loser investi. gation ib was found to be jlisb pus of the neighbors who had aliplhad op to get a Ourr.-On Sabbath the spirit of Jahn Car000han,12th eon., tools its alight. He was born in the township of Tuokeremith on May Mb, 18114, and was consequently hardly a month past his Nth birthday. Mr, Canadian was married twice. Nis first wife was Annie •,Lldwards and the second, who survives him Elizabeth For. guson. There were ten r,hridi:en five from eaoh mother, all of whom reside in Grey excepting two daughters -Annie and Agues -who -live in Seaforbh. The sub. loot of this notion was very highly re. specked and bis residence in thie looality won for him many warm friends. Mr. Canadian was a Reformer in polities anal a Presbyterian in religion. The funeral on Tuesdaywas largely attended, 'Pare. Omruoohan and family have the Sym. pithy ofthe oomrnnnity. a Frank Stratton is home on visit from the West. Wm. Whiteford, of 'Osborne was here th le week. Sam, Love raised his new barn op Thursday of last week. T. Miller hae jaoked tip his second barn and is putting stonework under ib. Jaokson's Church Sabbath School pie. nio was held on Thursday of this week. Wan. Soon, who has been in Michigan for emote time, ie visiting friends in this township ab present. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Hood were visiting their son, A. Hood, of Kincardine, last week, returning on Monday. Me•srs. Coomber & McDonald, with men, are building the brickwork of Wm. Miobie's new dwelling this week. A very heavy thunder storm, worn - panted by rain and wind, passed over this section on Sunday last, doing oonsider- able damage. The two little eons of John Hood, of Saginaw, Mich., are staying with their grandparents, Geo. Hood and wife, of this township. , W. H. Cloakey, who had the miefor. tune to injure his thumb, is, wears pleas. ed to learn, once more able bo wield the saw and hammer. Last Sunday John Hunter had a horse killed by lightning. The animal was standing,in the pasture field at the time and dropped es if shot. It was insured in the Howiok Mutual. A lot of very good gravel has been;plac. ed on many of the roads. If the enor. mous prop of thistles was cut along the highway s it would mean a great saving of labor to many farmers in keeping their land blear of this pest. The Sunshine pao•nio, held on Friday of last week, wae a failure on a000unt of rain in the afternoon. This being the third year in succession that rain has in• terfered with the pio•pio, one would come to the conclusion that theremust be some great attraction even for thunder showers. Tar/ DID 050T D0 IT I -The Herald cor- respondentreoently stated that the rate- payers of Morris would have the oppor- tunityof slapping Thos. Gibson in the face for voting to repeal the Aot respect- ing the maintenance of certain bridges, but they knew better than to do it. A political meeting was held in Goa. manta school house last Saturday evening Oounoillor Code occupying the chair very impartially. Addrassea were given by Jno. Govenlock and 3, J. Denman in fav- or of Mr. Milne and by G. F. Blair and W. B. Kerr on behalf of Mr. Gibson. The surprise party whish stormed the Presbyterian Manse eb Belgrave recently have got disappointed, as they presented their pastor with a well•filled puree, ex- peoting that he was going to take his de- parture from among them at the close of the present month, but euoh was not the ease as the rev. gentleman intends re- maining for some time yet. His friends should repeat the dose. VProxeter. Rev. Mr. Webster will aooepy the pul. pit of the Presbyterian ohuroh next Sun. day. eacher Neilson, of our public school, has been re.engaged for next year at an increased salary. Juo. Barnard was in Woodstock at- tending the High Oourt of Canadian Or- der of Foresters. R. T. of T, -The following officers were elected at the meeting of the Royal Tam- pion of Temperance :-Thos. F. Miller, S. 0. ; Miss E. 0. Lawrie, V. 0. ; James Nelson, Rem -Seo. ; Thos. Rae, Fin. -Seo.; Miss A. Allen, meas. ; James MoEwan, Herald ; Mies Jean Davidson, Guard ; Jno. Thompson, Sentinel. Pso'eooTATION.-Rev. E. A. Shaw and wife experienced a pleasant surprise prior to their departure to their new field, Bel - grave. A number of the members and adherents of the congregation of the Wroxeter appointment, met in the par- eonage and presented them with fine large crayon portraits of themselves, beautiful. ly executed by a Toronto firm, acoompan- led by a kindly and neatly worded address. Mr. Shaw replied suitably, ao- knowledging the gifts on behalf of his wife and himself. After the presentation a lunch was served. A pleasant and soc- ial evening was enjoyed by all. The fol• lowing is a Dopy of the address :-Oasis Pteron,--We, b130 friends of the Metho- dist ohuroh, Wroxeter, have gathered here to express our regret at your doper. tare from among us. For the past three years you and Mrs. Shaw have labored faithfully to advance our ohuroh and the spiritual well being of its people. We wish to present you and Mrs. Shaw with these pictures as a token of our regard for you. Keep them ib remembrance of the days spent in our midst. May God go with you and prosper you in your lab- or of love. Signed in behalf of the church, Mono Sinuous, Kona Bn,ir. Mn. and Mrs. Shaw removed to Belgrave Itbie week. JlSJtlaol. Township Council will be held here on Friday of this week. The sohool children are in glover, the holidays have come. Election returns were secured here Last Tuesday night,and the crowd well pleased at the returning of the Mowat Govern. ment. At the political meeting held here ou Thursday evening of Inst week, W. Elliott °coupled the chair. Addresses were giv. en by T. Strachan, W. H. Herr and T. Gibson. On Monday evening Mr. Milne held a meeting at which he and Aroh. Hislop spoke. Postmaster Spence was chairman. POST G?e ''e have some specially ec nice llot YTea e � � ah r Gondar We havo a nice Challfe foil 7l0. Worth 10c. ; Fast Colored forints, light and dark colors, for Sc. Worth 7c, ; Fast Colored Prints, light and dark colors,. for 9c. worth 121c. ; Parasols front 25c. tip. Something new and nice in Muslim, we have a fine Swiss Spot Muslin, large or small spot. Our Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats are all greatly reduced in price. In. Dress Goods we have some Won- derful Values, A good Serge, black and colored, all wool and double width, for 25c. worth 35c. ; a Fashionable Sight weight Llama Cloth at 20c. worth .35c. Every lady should Ree our Corsets, our regular 35c. Corset for 25e. ; a regular ,14'1.00 Corset for 75e. In Gents' G-oods we have something New and Nobby. We have a nice Fedora Hat at 50c. ; and a good Fedora Hat at 75e. worth $1.00 ; a good Fedora Hat at $1.25 worth $1.75 ; we have a nice range of dark or light colored Ties at 15c. worth 25e. In Straw Hats we have some extra values. We have a nice Hot Weather Suit at $3.50 for Men's wear ; a good strong Working Suit at $4.50 worth $7.00 ; a very handsome Stylish Suit at $7.50 worth $10.00 ; a lovely Suit for Boys lit $2.00 ; a very good Suit for Boys at $2.45 worth 13.50. In Ladies' and Misses' Oxford Shoes we have Something Very Nice. Our India Kid Turned Oxford Shoe at $1.00 beats anything in town. We have a very fine Patent Leather Oxford Tie at $1.25 worth $1.75. Something very Stylish in a Ladies' Gaiter. We have a grand Working Shoe for Men at 95e. ; and a splendid Strong Shoe for Ladies at 95e. as well as extra values in all lines of Shoes. Give u a, Call anti Compare our Values. T DRY GOODS COMPANY, Highest Price for Butter and Eggs, BRUSSELS. Br:meals will see a lot of our residents next Monday at their demonstration. Some disagreeable rumors are abroad concerning the actions of a certain man north of Ethel. SCHOOL REPOnT.-The following report thews the standing of the pupils of the senior department of the Ethel Publics school, as determined by written examin- ations held during the month of Jane :- Jr. 2nd class -Number of marks obtain- able, 280 -Susie Monolog, 284 ; Carl Mo. Allister, 209 ; Willie Lindsay, 204 ; Geo. Sharp, 193 ; Maud Badgely, 160 ; Adam Fletcher, 157 ; Emma Imlay, 152 ; Willie Dowdell, 149 ; Mary MaBlain, 127. Sr. 2ud olass-Number of marks obtainable, 805 -Annie Bateman, 229 ; Howard Mc- Allister, 222 ; Edna Raynord, 221 ; Liz- zie Fletcher, 220 ; Stewart McNair, 202. Jr. 8rd olass-Number of marks obtain- able, 630 -Maggie Davies, 546 ; Lillie Dobson, 531 •,Zack. McAllum, 452 ; Edie Milne, 423 ; May Milne, 387 ; Alvin Barr, 886 ; Cora Sanders, 860 ; Herb. Manning, 296 ; Oliver Qnerrin, 291. Sr. 3rd class -Number of marks obtainable, 680 - Carrie Eokmier, 498 ; Obris. Qnerrin, 458 ; Eliza MoAllum, 432 ; Willie Milne, 380 ; Mabel Eokmier, 364 ; Lacy Camer- on, 829 ; Ellie Dilworth, 88 out of 100. 4th olase-No, of marks obtainable, 665 -Geo. Greensides, 468 ; Sarah Manning, 419 ; Alice Davies, 417 ; Jas. Leishman, 409 ; Willie Spence, 406 ; John Lindsay, 892 ; Ed. Holloway, 372 ; Nora Dowdell, 355 ; Wilbur Lindsay, 852 ; Erna Ray - nerd, 186 out of 500 ; Charlie Davies, 50 out of 100. 5th olass-No. of marks ob- tainable, 750 -Jessie Milne, 542 ; Matilda, Holloway, 488. George Rice, who is about 13 years old who was at Port Oolborne with a school pio-nia from Welland on Saturday; was drowned while bathing. The body was recovered. AMWORTH AND CHESTER WHITE BOARS FOR SERVICE. The undersigned will keep for service 073 North Ralf Lot 20, Con, 7, Morris, a thorn' bred Tamworth is oar, recently purchased from the well 'known breeder, Sno. Bell, Am- ber, Also a Chester White Boar. Teams, stag to be Haid at time of service with p AV- iloae of returning if aenaesarv, 80-tf 8, WALKER, Proprietor. BOAR FOR SERVICE. -THE Undersigned will keep for service on Lot 20 Con. 5, Morris, the thorn' bred im- proved White Yorkshire Boar "Canada's Freon" purchased from the well-known breeder J, 70, Brethour, Oak Lodge Vann, Burford. Terms, 1;.1.00 to bo paid at the time of service with privilege of returning if mammary, Pedigree may be seen on ap- plication, Rosa. NiCHOL. BOAR FOR SERVICE. -TRE Undersigned win kee a for eenVloe the thoro'-brod largo 1,lnglish '1Berliebird Boar, "Dismarok"17*0,1708.. 11 took Id prize at the East Efaron3tatl Pair in 1508, and was alwayelet whenever exhibited. Terms, 01,00 to be paid at the time of service with privi- lege of roturuiug if necessary. TWO young Berkshire Boars and several young short Horn Bulls for sale. 89 tt D. MMILNE, Prop., TURNIP EED We have now in stock the following varieties of Turnip Seed viz. : Hall's Westbury Sutton's Champion Sharpe's Improved Skirving's Improved Royal Norfolk, East Lothian Elephant or Monarch Bangholm Grey Stone, Yellow Aberbeeli. ALL - GUARANTEED - FRESH. Our Stock throughout is well assorted and rd Prices Right. M? Aro now in their New Store, Dr. Graham's Block, - Brussels. A Full Stock of Groceries, Flour, Feed, Bread, Crockery and Glassware, CHEAP AS EVER FOR CASH. ,fill Saleable Produce taken at Highest .Prices, but no Credit i,ivem. Commissions of all kinds Promptly Executed. Remember the BREAD and other Prices in Proportion. Market Goods Delivered in any part of the town. No Loafing or Spitting but'bus'• iuess on Business Principles, cr 17 exper- ience Which we are aided in carrying out with years1 ience on both sides of the world. TAYLOR & SMIIjLIE0 if A 1110Jrnab.