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The Orangemen wont to Wingharn on
the 12th,
Anenonn.—Considerable exeltement
Lae been unused hare over the arrest of
Alf, Williams, charged with robbing the
safe in the Glasgow Hansel of 1150, go
was arrested in Toronto on'Tueeday and
brought book to Gorrio by Constable W:
H, Clegg,. The trial will bo held here on
Friday mornittir. _.
Ail c'tke;�
T, Jonas, if Leadbury, a former Blybh.
ite, was in town on Sunday,
A number of our oitizens took in the
viroos at Goderioh on Thursday,
E, Watson shipped several oars of fine
oattle from tills station on Saturday.
The brick work of Mr. NesbItt's new
residence across the bridge is finished,
Our band was outon the market square
on Friday evening and gave us a few se-
lotions,
Rural Dean Hodgene, of Seaforth, is
expeoted to officiate in Trinity church on
Sunday next,
Thomas and Geo. Higley are visiting
Maids and old eolroolmatee in Hanover
for a few days.
Robert Howard purchased the Pass.
more property on Dinsley street for $2-
76, which is considered very cheap.. Hs
intends moving it further back on the
' lot and converting it into a residence.
The members of L. 0. L,, No. 968,
headed by their drum and fife band,
whioh bas recently been organized, with
a heet of friends, celebrated the Battle
of the Boyne on Thursday in Wingham.
On Sunday evening about 50 members
of L, 0. L. No. 968, marched from their.
hall to Trinity ohuroh, }where they occu-
pied a portion of the centre seats reserved
for them and to join in the public wor-
ship and listen to the annual sermon prea•
ched to them by the incumbent Rev, Bro.
T. E. Higley.
F,Xolesworth.
Will, Murray and wife, of Pinkerton,
are visiting friends here.
Mr. Ooultis had his knee dislocated
while playing football Tuesday.
Mr. Griffith, a student of Knox Col-
lege,-vieited E. G. MoDona;d last week.
Mrs. Wright, of Chicago, who was
visiting at Lochead's, returned home last
"week.
Wonld it not be well for those who re-
ceive large favors to return a small one
occasionally ? Apparently some people
believe it is more blessed to receive than
to give.
Any person wishing to know the Dost
and the number of sons of free lemonade
pio.nio people can consume, may be en-
lightened by applying' to the picnic re-
freshment committee.
Pro-rxo.—The annnal pio-nio, held on
July Srd, was, as they always are, a suc-
cess, both as to the amusements and the
number present to enjoy them. Those
who missed it this year should set apart
one day next pin-nio season for Moles-
worth. The committee for entertain-
ment furnished a most excellent program,
viz., short addresses by C. Ceasing and
Rev.. Mr. Ballantyne; music by Prof.
Garrett, the Misses Rods and others ;
recitations by Miss L. McKee and Mies
E. A, McNeil. The recitation of the lat-
ter showed quite clearly how Sir Oliver
won the election. Prof. Campbell, the
piper, gladdened the hearts of the Scotch.
men with national and other seleotions,
while the phonograph gave forth Sweet
Music; to those who paid for it. Why
can't we Irishmen have the fife and
drum ? A game of football, played be-
tween Molesworth and the Brisbaing
team, resulted in a victory for the latter
by two to nothing. Molesworth could
hardly be expected to beat professionals
from Listowel and pioked men.
Grew.
The new barn on W.W. Eoy's farm
was raised last week.
Mrs. Element, of London, is visiting
her parents, 12th coo.
Wm. Bateman and wife were visiting
at Stratford for a week.
Rev. Mn: Baker and wife, of Crediton,
are visiting at Wm. Hall's.
Mr. Fraser had the briok hauled for
his new reaidenoe this week.
Mise Mary Hill, of Dundee, is visiting
at John Hill's for a few weeks.
John MoQnarrie, of Detroit, is
visiting relatives on the 9th con.
Miss Jennie Mitchell, who has been at-
tending school at London; ie home for
ber vacation.
A number from this township went to
the Model Farm, Guelph, on the exoar•
Sion last Saturday.
Miss Annie Stephens, of Toronto, was
here on a visit with Mies Agnes Bishop,
who was home from the Queen City.
Edward Bryan's new bank baro was
raised last week. It will be a fine build.
ing wheneompleted. Everything worked
like a charm ab the raising. Mr. Bryan
is a first -chess farmer,
Been BALL, A friendly but exciting
game of baseball was played onSaturday,
July 7th, between the "Thistles," of the
16th, and a team from .the Oth, on the
farm of N, ]3rieker, of the 10th. At the
end of four innings the more stood 19 to
5 in favor of the home team. -D. Steles,
of Cranbrook, umpired the game to the
satisfaction of all. The only trouble was
that a foto outsiders who oams with the
visiting team endeavored to run things
to their own eatiefaotion.
HvainNitu,—A happy event took place
on Wednesday oflaet week at
W ythe residen
re of John Eillier •Kin shoo street,f' -
erich, being the marriage of:his meend
daughter, Louise L,, to Chariest '`Jailer.
son, of Parry Sound. ,The bride, who
was attired in cream,. brocade cashmere,
with veil and orange blossoms, was as-
sisted by her niiter, Miss Dmily, who al.
so wore.oreaili cashmere, and each oar.
.cream roses. The amide of honor
were Misses Josie Logan and Pearl Hit.
lier. John Emmerson, of Clinton, as.
silted the groom. 'Upwards of 40 guests
were present, amongst whom were Mr.
and Mrs. Cutt, Mr. and Mre. Coombs,
and Mr. and Mrs, McDonald, all of Grey,
H. G. Morton, druggist, of Toronto, and
John Grant, of Detroit. The presents
Were very bandeome and ;testif ed to the
good wishes whioh follow the happy bride
to her new home in the Sound.
0.004—Work is being ppuohed ahead BA
a fair rate at the big ditch. It will be
18 feet }vide at the bottom and will be
really more of a canal than a ditch, with
plenty of fall. There are twoforemen
betides the contractor, one man looking
after the *adore and the other, the tak.
ing charge of team work. Big lags,
pine and oats are being excavated from it
depth of three to six feet below the stir.
foes. J, 0. Trick le metalled ,te cook, and
does the work in goad style. About 00
pounds of fresh sheat is consumed every
day and about the same rinantity of
bread fu addition to all the other names.
earise to good board, Quite a number of
visitors are on the program every day
and the method of keeping the worly mow.
ing is remarked by all, The oonbraotor
knows hie busiuese,
Iatlacbl.
Reeve Milne is in Muehoka.
Our Orangemen went to Wingbam on
the 12th.
The parsonage has been undergoing
some needed improvements,
Mrs. Hebert Holland, of Toronto, is
visiting Mrs, Lawronoe Dobson in this
plaue,
Mies Maggie Elliott is on the sinlc list
and under the doctor's ()are. We hope
she will soon be convalescent,
Mrs. Fisher, of Hamilton, is the guest
of her brother, John Imlay, Her health
has not been very good of late,
Quite a crowd went from horn to the
chane at Listowel on Tuesday. They
say there was a fair exhibition of wildan-
imals,
The bricklayers aro veneering Post-,
master Spence's residence. John Pugh,
of Brueeels, has the job.' George Dob -
son's inutile Domes next on the program.
The outside carpenter work is done,
Rev. Mr. Waddell and his colleague,
Mr. Kellington, the newly appointed
Methodist ministers, have made a very
favorable impression and are likely tog
succeed well in their work. We wish
them every success,
David Milne had to kill arfine register.
ed brood mare on Tuesday on account 'of
her having one of her hind legs broken
by a kink from another horse while in the
pastors field. She was a valuable animal
and the aooidsnt will prove quite a loss
to Mr, Milne.
DIED,—Monday of this week Edna E1-
sie, the infant daughter of Rev. W. J. and
Mrs. Waddell, died aged 6 months and 5
days. She had been failing in health for
several months. The funeral took place
on Wednesday afternoon, interment be-
ing made in Brussels cemetery. The
pall bearers were, Mabel Eokmier, Car-
rie Eokmier, Lida McCallum and Edna
Baynard. Mr. and Mrs. Waddell are
syinpabhized with in the loss of their
babe.
IiALE or: Tuono'nnnns,—Wednesday, 25-
th inst., is the day fixed upon for David
Milne's sale of 45 head of Shorthorn stook
Mr. Milne ie well known as a successful
breeder, and as the sale will be unreserv-
ed persons desirous of improving their
stook, should attend it. Sale commen-
ces at 1 o'clock. John Smith, of Bramp.
ton, will be the auctioneer. Catalogues
of stook may be obtained by applying to
the proprietor, who will also furnish any
other informatiou,
Blorres
Mise Clark, of Chicago, is visiting Mrs.
John Mooney.
Mrs. Dugan, of Kincardine, is visiting
friends in Morrie.
Rev. W. G. Hanna, of Uxbridge, was
here on a visit during the past week.
George Brewer is away on a visit to
London. He will alga go on to Ohio and
holiday with relatives.
W. Jackson and wife spent a few days
in Kincardine this week with G. A. Hood,
Mrs. Jackson's brother.
There was an iosuranoe of 9600 on the
barn and stables on the Hanna farm, re-
cently destroyed by fire. The Howiok
Mutual carried the risk.
George Wilkinson and wife are bank
from a four weeks' visit with their sons
in Escanaba and Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan. They had a very enjopable vacati-
on.
Last Monday Nelson Thornton had a
briok hauling bee. Oa Tuesday, Inepeat-
or Millar had 21 teams at the same job
for bis new house. The briok oams from
Fordwiah.
Thos. Garnees arrived home from his
visit to the 018 Country last week. He
enjoyed the trip very much having a fine
voyage on the "Teutonic," White Star
Line, going over, and the •'Majestio" on
the return trip. Mr. Wilkinson remain-
ed in England.
The funeral of the late "Billy" Brown
took plaoe on Friday afternoon, Rev. R.
Poul, of Brussels, conducting the service.
Mr. Brown was born in Co. Cavan, Ire-
land, in 1819 end oams to Canada in
1854. He was married two years previ-
ous to hie leaving the Emerald isle. A
more enthusiastic Orangeman was hard
to find.
FAnars Soun.—Chao. Howe has sold his
farm, lot 12, con. 9, Morris, to R. J. Arm-
strong, of Sunshine. The figure was
about 95,000. The farm contains 100
aoree and is a choice place with good
buildings. Mr. Howe talks of going to
Blyth to live.—Wm. Eggert has sold his
farm, lot 7, con. 10, Morris, to Mr. Parr,
a former resident of Blyth. Price, 92,-
400.
HvinsspAo,.-0n Wednesday of last
week the boons of marriage were eolecn.
nized between Thomas Skelton, 7th non.,
and Miss EuphemiaMarshall at the reel.
dance of the bride's parents. Bev. George
Buggin performed the ceremony. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Annie, and Albert Howlett supported the
groom. The bride was the recipient of sit
large number of presents. A sumptuous
ropaeb was served after whioh the com-
pany spent an enjoyable evening.
MATnrttomrsn,—On Wednesday, July
4th, a very pleasant event took place at
the residence of Edward Bosman, Mor.
rix, namely, the marriage of his fourth
daughter, Mies Eliza, to R. G. Campbell,
of Winnipeg. The ooretnony was per-
formed on the beautiful lawn by Rev. I.
B. Wellwin, B. A„ of Stratford, a former
pastor, assisted by Rev. J. W. Pring, of
Bluevalo. About seventy guests sat down
to a sumptuous repast after which an en.
joyable evening was spent. The bride
was the recipient of many fine prosente;
showing the reepeob and esteem in whioh
she was held by her many Mende. Mr.
and Mee. Campbell expect to leave for
their home in Winnipeg this week. They
will be followed by many good wishes for
a long life of prosperity and happiness, 10
whioh Tim Poem joins..
Snrornm,—On Monday morning last
Jas, Gray, of the 1st' con. of Morris,
about three miles!from Wfnghnm, com-
mitted suicide by patting his throat with
a razor. It appears that be had been act-
ing etrangoly 202 a day 00 two before he
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committed the deed, but nothing wag
thongbb of it, as be was of a nervous and
oxoibabls diepoaition, On Monday morn,
ing be got up early, between four and Ave
o'sloolt, and Mrd, Gray asked him to
bring up the oowa, .anis he replied that he
had tq go to the barn. She then asked
him to let out the geese, and be replied
that he would, and went ou'.borne lit.
,tie time after, a young ratan who ie work.
ing at Mr, Gray's, got up, and seeing that
the oowa were nob at the milking place,
went to the barn to look fon Mr, Gray.
On going into the horse stable, whish was
yet quite dark, he saw Mr. Gray lying in
one of the stalls, and book hold of and
ehookhim, and asltsd^llim bo Como into
the liquee, and wee horrified to find that
ho was dead, his throat being ens almost
from ear to ear. The household was at
once informed. of what had 'occurred, and
a messenger sent to Wingham, and the
oorgne0 notified. Dr, 0k,wlsr, aecompanl-
ed by Chief Bullard, drove out to Mf,
Gray's and investigated matters, and de.
cided that it was not neoessary to hold an
fuqusst, as it was quits evident that the
deceased came to his death by hie own
hand. The razor' with whioh the deed
was committed was lying on the straw
near the remains, and also a ropeabout
six feet long, which the deceased had evi.
dsntly taken with him to enol his life in
Dass he was not successful with the razor.
Mr. Gray was in comfortable oiroum-
stances, and it is n01 known that any-
thing was worrying him to cause mental
aberration. Hu leaves a wife and four
small children, who have the sympathy
of the whole neighborhood in their great
trouble. The funeral took place on Tues.
day, Rev. J. W. Pring, of Blueyals, con.
ducting the eorvios.
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W al co;i.
Miss McGill is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
M. Morrison.
McDonald's mill will olose down for a
time to permit the employees to assist in
baying and harvesting.
The first shipment of hogs was made
from the cheese faotory here last Mon-
day. They were loaded at Brussels,
Dire. Sage sold 84 sores of farm land
this week to Dungan MnCuiag for the
sum of 98,000. The land adjoins Mr.
McOulag'e farm and will add greatly to
the property even if he had to pay a good
price for it,
Next Tuesday evening a garden party
will be held at the Methodist parsonage.
The Seaforth Brass Band, Best Bros., of
Hallett, and the best local talent are ex•
peoted. A big turnout will be in order
if the weather is favorable.
Onaxon Snnuone.—Last Sunday after.
noon Rev. T. W. Cosens preached a ser-
mon to the Orangemen and Lady True
Blues of Walton and vicinity. The
ohuroh was crowded and one of the best
discourses ever given in this section was
preached on the subject, "Earnestly con-
tend for the Faith whioh was once deliv-
ered unto the Saints."
MAraruovrs,,—Tho residence of Charles
Lovett, sr., Base Line, Goderioh town-
ship, was the scene of a very auspicious
event last Monday evening, The occas-
ion was the marriage of his daughter,
Mise Annie, to John Scarlett, of Lead•
bury. alias Maines, of Blyth, assisted
the bride, while Robert Snarlett, brother
of the groom, acted as best man. The
bride was given away by her father. At
7:15 Rev. L. W. Deihl pronounoed the
happy couple mac and wife in the pres-
ence of over one hundred well wishers.
The ceremony over, congratulations were
showered with the greatest possible ear.
neatness upon Mr. and Mrs. Scarlett,
The wedding dinner was in keeping with
the occasion and of a superior order.
The presents consisted of silverware, c t
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lery, (Mina, fine linens, &o., and were
quite numerous demonstrating the worth
of Mr. S•earlett and bride. Both are al.
most life residents of Huron and well
known to a great many of our read-
ers. Tram POST, along with their host of
friends, wish Mr. and Mrs. Soarlett a
happy and prosperous voyage through
life.
Wrooceteir.
Business quiet.
Lovely weather.
Holidays for 2 months.
Frog fishing greatly indulged in.
Rev. Mr. Gourley, of Port Elgin, will
811 the pulpit in the Presbyterian ohuroh
on Sunday.
Mr. Neilson, the principal of the Pub-
lic school, has left for home to spend his
holidays. He is re-engaged.
62 wrote here at the Butranoe examin-
ation. They were under the charge of
Miss Robertson, of Wingham.
J. W. Sanderson and W. 0. Hazlewood
received a oar of sugar this week, so
there need be no scarcity of it during
preserving Beason.
Thos. Rae is in Wingham at present
helping Howard Snell open oat a fine
grooery and crockery store in the Mo-
Donald blook there. •
The Football team played Ternberry
Saturday last and defeated them 2 to 0.
They have a record this season of being
winners in 6 games and lost none.
B. J. Hazlewood, who has been teach-
ingnearBlyth, is home for holidays, as
is also Geo, E. Brown, who holds a good
situation in the Publio school in Ottawa.
The "Unions" succeeded on the 2nd of
July, in Goderioh, in vanquishing the
local team at baseball by a more of 13 to
4. The game was well contested and the
boys speak favorably of the way they
were used.
A meeting of the Presbyterian congre-
gation will be held next Monday evening
to ascertain if they are ready to pall a
minister, The Presbytery will meat on
Tuesday. Bider Douglas will represent
the congregation.
Owing to i11 health Mr. Schaefer had
to sell out his Gent's Furnishing and
tailoring shore. He will return to Milver-
ton. D. 0. Ross, of Brussels, has got the
stook and Robt. Ross will manage it,
We wish him snooess.
Rev. Mr, Kerr, of Thamesford, has
taken obarge of the Methodist ohuroh
pulpit. He has made a very favorable
impression. The church is undergoing
thorough repairs, so preaohing has been
conducted in the basement.
Quite an influx of Brussels merchants
wore in our town on Monday of this week.
Whether they were frog fishing we do
not know. We noticed Jno. Ferguson,
of P. & IL, and G, McLaren, of S. tic
MoL., J. T. Roos and D. C. Rose.
Excavation is rapidly being pushed
forward for the abutments of new irou
bridge to'be'erooted here shortly, The
old wooden structure has been removed.
A. Bong had the contract and lie also
Wilt a temporary bridge below the oat-
meal mill, so people can cross 10 safety.
The stone for the new bridge was all
hauled from Brussels quarry.
LS POST
We have made some Tremendo .s
an Prices of Summer Goods.
All of our 12*e Prints for 10e ; all' of our 10c. Prints for Be ; all of our 7o Prints for 5e..
tr.
Straw Hats regular price 350, now 25e ; straw hats regular price 25e, now 20e ; straw hats
regular i)riee 50e to 00e, now 400 ; straw hats regular price 75e, now 50c,
G-oocl heavy Sheeting, regular price 8c, for 50; good washing Flannelette for 5e ; good wash-
ing Flannelette, very wide and heavy for 9c ; splendid Shirting worth 7c for 5e 2 splendid
Shirting worth 10e for Be very heavy Shirting worth 12e for lOe ; nice Table Linea
worth 25c for. 19e.
Pair of nice Towels for 5c,; Pure Linen. Towels for 20e per pair.
Nice Cashmere Rose, ladies' size, for 20e ; fine Cashmere Hose, ladies' size, for 25e,
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
Some special lines of Gents' Hats and Neglige Shirts. Boys' Suits from $1.50 to $4.00
nice Summer Suits for Men at $3.50 ; a good strong Suit for Men's wear at $4.50 worth
$7.00 and other Clothing in proportion.
We have some of the Nicest
Lines of Shoes in Town.
Our Turned Oxford Shoe at $1.00 is the pest Value in Town.
We have two or three Special Lines of Oxford Ties that
we would iike every lady to see:
A splendid Strong Shoe for Men at 95c worth $1.25 ; a nice Fine Gaiter for Men's wear for
$1.35 ; a good. Shoe for Ladies from 75c up. A Special Line of Turned Oxford Ties for
Misses. Remember our Tweed Slipper, Leather Sole, for 15c.
Give us a Call and Compare our Values.
Th H.
addock
DRY GOODS COMPANY,
BUTTER AND EGGS TAICEN. BRUSSELS,
ETH
C�rria�e
Shopi
Having moved to a more con-
venient stand, put in heavier
power and some new machinery,
I am now prepared to manufac-
iture, on the shortest notice,
'Wagons,
Ca,rriag es,
Bugg fee,
Carts, &c.
Bodies and all kinds of wood
work Supplied.
The COMMON SENSE Clothes
Dryer and the
COBER CART,
l'a.el Doors.
We keep constantly for Sale a
stock of Panel Doors of all sizes
and grades, manufactured by C.
Lloyd tbo Son, of Wingham.
I also do Custom Planing, Match-
ing and Moulding.
JOHN CORER
CARRIAGE1 MAKER.
BIC REDUCTIONS
—IN THE PRICE OF—
Headvmatle ClolV�g
For Men, Youths, Boys and Children.
We will not take up space quoting Prices but
would ask you to call and see for yourself what we
are prepared to do in the way of giving you a good
Suit of Clothes away down in price.
A. STRACHAN.
Taylor I k Smillie
Are now in their New Store,
Dr. Graham's Block, - Brussels,.
A Fnll Stock of Groceries, Flour, Feed, Bread,
Crockery and Glassware,
CHEAP AS EVER FOR CASH.
.111 Saleable Produce taken, at Highest
Prices, but 710 Credit ,iven,
Market
Commissions of all kinds
Promptly Executed. Gools Delivered in any
part of .the town.
Remember the BREAD and
other Prices in Proportion. No Loafing or Spitting but bus,
iuess on Business Principles,
Which we are aided in carrying out with 17 years exper-
ience on both sides of the world.
TAYLOR, & SMILLI':'',