HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-11-2, Page 5Nov. 2, 1894
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The atropic/us murder at Lielowel has
beau the cause of .a great doth oR stalk
hero owing to our proximity to tate local-
ity. If home of our residents bad their
way the hangman would be cheated out
of a job next Spring..
Francis Coate has sold his house and
lot at the station to Albert Creeks, who
caveman him on the railway eviction bete.
1ttr, and Mrs. Coate have removed to a
farm near Trowbridge which they have
leased for it term of retire. While sorry
to lose old reeidente we wish them sac -
nes and welcome the new (+timers.
Sanon Reeenr,.—•The followingreport
ebawa the standing of the pupils at the
Promotion Examination held on Oot.
18th and 19th. Promotion from 3 to 4 ;
maximum, 880 ; pass mark, 440. Lillie
Dobson, 682; Carrie Eokmier, 546;
Chria• Querrin, 563 ; Edith Milne, 548 ;
Eliza MoAllum, 530 Alvin Barr, 520 ;
Willie Milne, 490 ; Zaok Mo44lum, 474 ;
May Milne, 443. Promotion from 2 to
3. Maximum, 680 ; pass mark 290.—
Annie Bateman, 455 ; Lizzie Fletcher,
389 ; Howard McAllister, 376 ; Edna
Baynard 371. Geo Denson, Teacher,
Onnz,—On Oot, 28th, after a lingering
Ulnas of nearly five months, Maggie,
youngest daughter of Wm.Elllott, of this
village, passed over to the great majority.
The end acme at midnight, she having
suffered aiwoet constantly till within a
short period before death, when the seem•
ed to get rest and passed peacefully away,
being quite resigned and longing tp go.
Although a great sufferer and her mo,
menta of rest very limited she, under all
her affliction seldom murmured, and bore
up with a' pirit which few possess. She
spent a good part of her life in Moles.
worth and those who knew her best will
miss her moat. Maggie wae of a retiring
disposition and was always agreeable and
pleasant. Her words were few and never
harsh. The esteem in which she waa
held was shown to the bereaved friends
by the large number who followed the
remains on Monday to their last resting
place. Rev. D, B. McRae conducted the
service. -- -
• Grey.
G. K. Matheson's men are busily en-
gaged in taking out timber for the Star
mills.
We are pleased to state that Miss
Bella McIntosh is recovering from her
reoent attack of typhoid fever.
J. M. Knight and Sao. Knight, jr.,were
away on a holiday trip to Petrolia, Sarnia
and Detroit, They enjoyed it very much.
The Brussels cheese factory has closed
for this season with the exception of
manufacturing for the patrons for a few
days.
The box social held ab Mex. Barron's
on Thursday evening of last week was a
deoided eneoese. The proceeds amounted
to 38.55. This money goes to the Libr-
ary Fund of the Sabbath School.
At Rothsay faotory,in charge of W. W.
Harris, 2 patrons have been fined 315
and coats, one for watering milk and the
other for skimming. Patrons would do
well to remember that this protection of
cheese and batter factories extends- all
over Canada.
John McNeil has leased hie farm, lot
19, con., 13, to Alexander. Stewart, 1618
non., for a term of five years, at a rental
of 5175 per annum. Mr.' MoNeil will
continue to reside in the neigbboihood.
He has a sale of farm stook, &o., on
Thursday afternoon of next week.
Albert Crooks has removed from the
8th line, where he has lived for years, to.
Ethel, having assumed a position on the
G. T. R. as section man. Mr. and Mrs.
Crooks oarry with them to their new
home the beat wishes of a large circle of
friends for future happiness and prosper-
ity
Sawn REPORT .—The following is It
list of names of the respective clae.
Bee in S. S. No. 3, Grey, 8.8 determined
by the recent public school promotion
examination :—Part 1—D. McDonald,
A. McDonald, L. Cardiff, D. McKinnon,
S. Lamont, K. McDougall. Part 2—S,
Livingstone, D. Brewer, Ino. Work, L.
Richardson, Will. lalliott. Second
olases—A. Brewer, D. McKinnon, G.
Stewart, A. Lemont, R. MoKinnon, R.
Work, May Hogg, May Elliott. Jr.
Brd—Jae. Sheehan, F. Oliver, M. J,'
Cardiff, Sue. Strachan, G. Richardson,
W. Brewer, A. Livingstone. ,(The last
two did not take the examination on ea..
count' of sickness.) Sr. 3rd —M. Mo-
. Arthur,S. MoKinnon,J. Hogg, J. Atwood,
R. Hoy. 'Jr. 4th—B. Oliver, B. Malin.
non, M. Smith, J. Livingstone, B. Liv.
ingstone, C. Lamont, H. Cunningham,
S. Lamont. Sr. 4811-J.: McLaughlin,
A. Lamont, Jae. Hogg, D. ,Strachan, J.
N. Forbes, H. Lamont, G. 'Cunningham..
Fifth—H. J. Smith, K. Lamont, A.
Lamont,' Jas. Hogg. J. T. Dopns,
Teacher.
SunDex DsATn.—A telegram was re.
Delved from Toronto on Tuesday by Jas.,
Bishop stating that his daughter, Agnes,
was dangerously ill with typhoid fever,
followed a few hours later with the sad
news of her death. Mise Bishop waa
home from Toronto Toi all Summer retarn-
p
ing on October 2nd and was employed at
the home of F. S. Taggart. She was not
in very rugged health but able to resume
work. Taking ill with typhoid fever she
was removed on Monday of last week to.
the General Hospital to take advantage
of the trained nurses, but she had not
sought treatmentearly enough for in-
ward hemmorhage set inresulting in
death on Tuesday. Miss Maggie Bishop,
sister of the deceased, who also lives in
the city, was with the subject of this
notioe a short time before the end Dame
and was sadly surprised when she re-
ceived a telephone stating that Aguas
wae dead. The remainswere brought to.
Brunie for interment on Thursday's
afternoon train, James Bis'bop and Mre.
William Bishop going to the Queen city
on Wednesday. Surely in the midst of
lifewe are in death, The relatives are
deeply sympathized with.
CoN00LI NOE.—Ab a meeting of the Dir•
ectora of the i]ast Huron Farmers' Insti-
tute, held at Brussels on October 5th,
1894, it wae moved by Robert Lldgar,
seconded by Thomas Mnegrove and car-
ried ummimouely, "That we emliraee
thia opportunity of placing on record our
deep felt sense of the great loss we have
sustained in the death of Uriah Miffed.
den, who, from the organization of this
Institute down to a few months prior to
his demiee, so ably and worthily filled,
the position of President. Ilia zeal in
promoting the interests of hie fellow far.
11?008 by constantly impressing upon
them the benefits to be derived through
oo.uperation and .united action; his large
stoat of valuable iuformat;on which bo
had acquired by .extensive reading and
keen observation, paneled with a rare
gift of imparting knowledge to others;
bis great ability as a presiding ooer,
genial
and high epnee of honor were of in.
palanlable benefit to the Instituto, and
enabled frim to contribute more to its
proeperity than any other man identified
with it, In his death it oan be truly
Paid that all otaaape of the community
have lost a sincere and trusted friend, ae
his voioe and influence were ever used for
the more! and poeial advancement of itis
fellows. And that we wish to oocvey to
the family of the deceased our profound
regrets and heart.felt sorrow at their ir.
reparable lose, and that a Dopy of this res.
elution be transmitted to them."
Anon, Brun, Secretary,
THOMAS STnAonos, President.
l3lueval.e.
Lizzie Johnston and Annie Stowe spent
Sunday at Mr. Johnston's, let line Morris.
Mlsa Denman is visiting at her broth-
er's, J. J. Denman.
Barry MoRsrdy and Hugh Johnston
Sundayed in Listowel.
Mies Kenney was the guest of Mise
May Scott on Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Belmore, preach-
ed to the Presbyterian ohurob on Sunday.
Thomas McDonald, wife and daughter,
of Molesworth, were visiting George Mo.
Donald, on Sunday.
Mrs. McPherson was visiting in Wing.
ham for a few days last week at Mr.
Gordon's, druggist.
Fred. and Miss Maggie Hartley, who
are attending the Model in Clinton, were
home on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mise Hogg and Mies Campbell,
of McKillop, were visiting at Frank
Scott's on Saturday and Sunday.
A. Shaw 000upied the pulpit . of the
Methodist church in Blnevale last Sun-
day evening. The pastor waa at Auburn,
Mrs. R. Moagrove arrived home on Sat-
urday night from Manitoba where she
hae been visiting for the last three
months,
There was a social gathering at the
home of John Diament, jr., on Thursday
night of last week. The young people re.
port having a splendid time.
Walter Hawkins had the misfortune to
break hie arm on Saturday. He was re.
turning from Wingham when the horses
ran away, upsetting the load and causing
the aooident.
Film—The residents of Blnevale were
aroused on Thursday of last week at mid-
night by the cry of fire. It was discover-
ed that the Duff & Stewart saw mill was
in flames. Everything was done to save
the building but efforts were in vain.
The bridge was in great danger as it
naught fire several times and the men
worked very hard and were rewarded for
their efforts as the bridge was saved.
There wae a small insurance but the loss
is very heavy. Duff & Stewart have the
sympathy of the whole community. They
intend building again. One time it was
feared that the old tannery and planing
mill would fall a prey to the devouring
element buttheywere fortunately saved.
The fire is etill burning in slab, piles and
saw duet.
Morris.
Samuel Love sr_ is again very poorly.
A large quantity of apples has been
shipped out of this township during the
last two weeks.
John Smith's fine new dwelling on the
8th line is nearing completion. John ie
going to take no back seat.
John Shortred, 9th line, had a valu-
able horse killed by lightning during the
storm on Monday of last week.
John McMurray and family intend
moving to Muskoka before long. D.
Fleming will accompany them.
John McMillan & Sons intend building
a new sawmill to replace the one destroy-
ed by fire on the 7th line last August.
Adam Halliday is having his 'stables
remodelled and fitted up new for the so-
aommodation and feeding of more stock.
We learn that Charles A. Howe, ex -
Deputy Reeve, has purchased a fine resi-
dence fn Blyth where he and bis good
wife intend to live in retirement.
Jamas Duncan sold thirteen lambs last
week that averaged 102 pounds. This is
a goodweight and proves them to be fine
stook.
Robert Laidlaw, sth line, has purohaa.
ed a fine Leioester ram from J. Henry, of
East Wawanosh. He is a.good speoimen
of the breed and a successful prize win.
nor.
We regret to learn that R. N. Duff, of
Blnevale, saetained a heavy loss by the
burning of hie saw mill on Friday morn.
ing of last week. We understand that he
intends building again.
Tuesday of this week gave an oppor-
tunity to do odd jobs inside. It aleo
caned some farmers to think that it:
would have been better had they attended
to their root orope before the fine weather
ended.
Wm, Wilkinson, Srd line, hae wild
strawberries fn blossom on hie farm.
This is not bad for the end of Ootober.
One of the best orohards in the town-
ship of Morris ie owned by James Speir,
s
1 South oath oP Bru eels.
We hear a great deal of talk about that
long potato vine produced by a Grey far-
mer. Some Say its not tree, others say
they don't believe il, but we understand
it -Tony measured it just the earns as
the corner of a stone wall.
,, We, would like to know when the Pram
byteriane of Belgrave are going to be sat
iefied with hearing old sermons from new
ministers ? If they wish to stand on the
merits of their business ability they had
better settle down to work.
The afternoon express train on the
London, Huron &' Bruce. last Saturday
struck two oowe at the railway crossing
at the 2nd ooneeealon and pnb them into
the cattle guard in it second. The . slap
on one car was wrenohed off.
UNNooiosennx: We are of the opinion,
that many of our Agricultural Sooieties
maks a mistake by ofierina prizes for the
fastest farm roadster. There certainly
ono be no good reason given in favor of
anything faster than a good lively walk-
ing horse on the farm. On the other
"hand, give a farmer's eon the idea that
he has a fast horse and in nine cause out
of ten lie will prove a failure: Subeti.
Mita walking horse in place • of trotting or
else pull down your sign.
DaATn ov Josuvn MxMMS. —Somewhere
about a year ago Jos. W. Mills suffered
en ettito18 et grip, and although he rallied
therefrom he mover recovered, and has
ever eine been in failing health, until
Tuesday morning of last week, when
death became his portion. Ho wae born
at Little Falls, N. Y., and, with his
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parents, moved to Qnebee, When but e
child, TboY then MVO 'tq Moifillcp in
the year 1860, ltiutl entered on a settler's
life, For a number of years he resided
in Stanley township, where behadbought
a farm, hub on renting his farm be went
to Clintpn to reside, and was for eon,
siderable time ---about 20 years --a re,
epepted resident of that town. Sub,
sequently he tools up his residence with
hie eon,in.law, W. Shipley, of the Huron
road, where hie death took place, Fie
has been a faithful membercf the Metlio-
diet ohurob for many years, and while
never epeolally active in public affais,
gave hie support to the Liberal pause ;
hie wife and one daughter—Mrs. Shipley
.—survive hire. By induetry he had an.
cumulated considerable property, and he
was regarded as a thoroughly upright
and honorable oitizen. He Wee a brother
of John Mille, Mullett, and Thos. Mills,
Bluevale,
VV'x•oxeter,
No. 1, vol. l of the Wroxeter Advocate
wae presented to our citizens last Week.
The frames of Gibson Bros. and Oliver
Smith's new residencies are completed.
They promise to be pretenbioue homes.
Service was withdrawn Sunday in the
Presbyterian church because of church
renovation. Rev. Mr. Mr. MoNabb, of
Luoknow, will offroiabe nest Sunday.
Our looal sports have returned from
the North, laden with spoil. Wm.
Wright, of Morrisbank, displays -a fine
deer au a proof of hie superior marks.
manship.
Arthur Wells with a force of helpers
is bogy renovating the Presbyterian
Manse in preparation for the coming of
the new pastor, Rev. R. 8. G. Anderson,
of St. Helens.
Something ebould be done to catch'.
the fire bug who uses the toroh so freely.
On Friday last when the train from
Stratford oontainiog the prisoner Chat -
toile was nearing Listowel the men at
work in the flax mill (whioh is close to
the track) rushed out to get a sight of
the prisoner, and as they were not enc-
easeful in seeing him, they followed the
train to the elation. When the men
returned to the flax mill they found the
doors all looked and they have been
looked out ever since.
The excitement which has been at
fever beat over the Jessie Keith murder
has abated here now that the fiend has
been caught. Some of our residents
who were so flush with their quarters
when Chattelle was first taken through
here are wanting to hire it man to kiok
them for their too generous an. Any
jury that aognibs this man of the ter-
rible Crime which he acknowledges com-
mitting, should be strung up themselves.
There's no room in the world for such
characters as Chattelle.
.wood.
A. night sohool will likely be started
herein connection with the Mechanics'
Institute.
Geo. Loohead hae purchased the old
homestead farm, lot 16, con. 4, Elma,
from hie brother Alex.
Jas. Hanna, G. F. Thompson, Wm.
Graham, Jae. Hammpnd, W. F. Forrest,
John Sanders, Jas. Priest and Thos.
Carter left on Friday of last week for a
deer hunt to Moekoka.
Ono night recently someone either ao.
oidentally or wilfully shot a fine young
miloh oow belonging to John Little,
1288 con. The animal was -found dead
in the field with a bul at wound in her
shoulder. It will be remembered that
Mr. Little had a number of cattle poison.
ed some two years ago, and it would ap-
pear that the same party committed both
primes. Mr. Little naturally feels -great-
lyexeroised over it.
Mrs. J. L. Mader and Miss F. Graham
were driving along in their phaeton the
other evening, and when near the Elma
factory collided with a lumber wagon
while endeavoring to pass. The front
wheel of the phaeton streak the hind
wheel of the wagon, smashing the for.
mer and otherwise injuring the rig. The
ponies dashed along at a lively rate for
some distance before they were brought
to a stop. Fortunately the ladies were
not hurt, and a boy who was Doming
behind, loaned them hie sulky to get
home with, while he drove the ponies on
foot.
Molesworth.
Miss Earle is visiting her friend, Mies
0. Gabbers.
The village inn indulged in a aooial
hop last Friday evening.
Mrs. Livingetone, of Brussels, bas been
vieibing her sister, Mrs. J. G. Mitchell,
this weak.
A. Furtney and wife have got back
Mier a pleasaob sojourn with friends in
Michig an.
One of our young sportsmen while
comingto town the other evening treed
and captured three fine aeons.
Miss Mary Mitchell, of Wroxeter, re-
turned home last Thursday after a
month's visit withfriends on .the 2nd.
Jas. Wright, shoemaker of our village,
and family moved oat to their farm last
Wednesday where they intend residing.
Mrs. Hennesey and children have re-
turned from British 1 Columbia and intend
ie i
spending the winter here. Her husband
will come over for a short visit previous
to their return West in the Spring.
Mise Ida McKee left last Thursday for
her home in Peterboro'. She has been
the guest of Mrs. A. MoRee for the past
three months and in the invigorating
Molesworth air regained the boon of
health for whioh she sought.
Dan. McDonald, who bas olerlred in A.
M. Pattereon's store for some years past,
leaves for his new position this week in
Listowel. Dan.. is a general favorite and
his smiling oounbenanoe will be much'
missed both in the store and out,
DttsroitATxoN.—Wedneaday evening of
last week the designation service of Mies
Kate Campbell wasoendnoted and an•
other iniestonary was enrolled on the yet
too scant list of those hearing the cry of
the needy. Macedonians gladly respond
and devote a life 10 work in the foreign
field. Rev. D. B. Mohacs opened the
envi0e by stirring address to the people
on "Ooneeoratinn" of self, talent, thee
and money. The designation service was
conducted by Rev, Dr. McDonald, of
Seaforth, followed by a very impressive
designatory prayer by BM?. A. Stevenson,
ex•paetor of the Moleeworth Presbyterian
church. Rev. Mr.i3allantyne, pastor,
addressed the missionary in a clear
thoughtful manner. A pleasing feature
of the evening was the presentation by
Mrs. Ross, B ueeels, of a bible to Mies
Campbell, front the W. F. M. S., Brns•
sale. The missionary started for India
on Wedueeday morning, Oot. 3153,
THE J
Co
GOULD CO.
Came' to Brussels last week said Opened up in the
Garfield House, a, New Stock of serviceable, Dry Goods, at Prices
that commends itself to all careful and shrewd Buyers,
WE HAD THE CROWD!
We Enjoyed a Lion's Share of the rash that was to bo got hold of.
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Because the goods were cheap and what the people
times a Dollar goes a long way with us,
want. These
Next Saturday we will be with you .gain.
Our Leaders for that day will be
15 pairs Lace Curtains at 28c per pair, Men's Check Shirts at 25c each,
500 yds Flannelett at 5c per yd worth 10c, Men's Overalls, a few left, 25c per pair,
Hemp Carpet, heavy, 10c and 12kc
Grain Bags at $1.90 per doz.
Cottonades at 11c, 12ic, 16c, 18c, 20, 25c,
Everything Marked Close in all Depar'ts,
Dress Goods, Serges in all shades, 22io yard,
Double Fold Meltons at I2ic, 15c, 18c and 25c,
A great variety of Men's Top Shirts, 25c to $1.25.
Men's ribbed Shirts and Drawers at 20c
and 25c each,
Yd wide Apron Gingham. at 8'ic worth I22c,
A. fe iv gross more of Spool Thread, 5c per,
doz. Don't buy this thread from Ped-
dlers at 25c per doz, but come straight
to the J. Gould 'Co.
Don't Forget the Stand, - CARFI ELD HOUSE.
THE J. GOULD Co.,
BRUSSELS.
s
When you want a Stove, Tin
or Granite -ware, or Hard-
ware, Paints & Oils,
—CALL AT—
HUNTER'S
Hardware Store
Where you will, from
this date, get a
MOM of FIVE P111 CENTt
OffaII Cash Purchases.
Fine Roman, Artists' Can-
vas in Stock. '
A. HUNTER.
Nli���ery
BELOW' coir
MISS MoPHERSON intends re-
moving from Brussels and
will sell off her fine stock
of Fashionable
Fall & Winter Millinery
Below Cost '
To Clear Out Stock.
This is a Genuine Sale as the
Ladies will prove by calling
at the Store.
SAE NOW GOING ON.
Call early and see the
Fashionable Display.
Miss McPherson.
GHT
OF
NEW FURNITURE
AT
Bankrupt Prices.
HAVING BOUGHT
Over $1,000 Worth of New Furniture
At the Union Factory, Wingham,
At 60 cents on the 1, I am offering it
-41ith„,_A.t Less than Wholesale Prices.
A
iia
REGULAR PRICE OUR PRICE
Fine Bedroom Suites $11 00 $ 7 50
Fine bedroom suits, with
British bevel plate glass15 00 11 50
A Fine All Maple Suite 12 00 5 00
A Fine Sideboard..9 00 7 00
Fine Sideboards8
00 6 50
Fine Sideboards 16 00 12 50
Bedsteads 3 50 2 50
Lounges7 00 4 50
Extension Tables 7 00 5 00
These are the biggest bargains ever offered in Furni-
ture i11 Brussels, and the prices can not be had when this
stock is 831d out,
` If you want anything in furniture call and see these
goods and get prices before you buy.
R.
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