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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-11-16, Page 5NOV. 16, 1.894 DISTRICT NW'S. lY]i'ol�fldct'1�. A large number of the farmere deliver ed their leets last week.. halo J'obnoton hat erected e/. Domfort able frame boltee in plane of the one re oentiy destroyed by faro. It re said that an old gent, aged 84, Iivirg on the Loadbery line, .reoently took onto hitneelt a wife. Wm, Rae, teacher in notion No. 9, who hate been M for a couple of weeks, hate, wo are pleated to eau, r000vered nicely. John Rae and Robert McKee, both of whom are attending the Model eehool et Clinton, spent a day or two at home re. eon lly. coxotoa•. Thos, Hemphill jr. spent a few days in Buffalo last week. Mre, Sage, who has been ailing for the past few weeks is improved in health. Ray. J, L. and Mrs. Kerr are thegueete of their eon, Rev. W, E. Kerr, at the parsonage. Very little grain is moving, Farmers aro holding their supply in hope of ad. vanes in prices: Special revival serving have been open. ed in the Salem Methodist church, Rev. W. E. Kerr is in charge. . Rev. tfr. Anderson and sister are in possession of the manse. The induotion service took place Thursday. Thos. Evans has rented the l3oag resi• deace on Ann street West and purposes moving from the farm forthwith. Business ie booming at the station lately. Six oar loads have gone out in three days and there are orders in for three more. Many of our farmers have a large pro- portion of their turnips still in the ground. They are looking anxiously for milder weather. The transfer of the Ferguson property currently reported lust week proved to be a "previous" report and the original pro- prietors are still in charge. Gibson Broe. new residence on Ann street East is being pushed forward by the workmen. The roof is completed and the brick veneer finished to the top of the first story windows. C. A. Dobson, route agent for Dominion Express Go., was in town Wednesday ar- ranging for free delivery of express in the village. U. W. Andrews, our popular station agent, to whose untiring efforts is largely due the ineresae in the company's business will probably have charge of the delivery. • Mint E, Annet, of Niwonri, ie visiting friends in thio vicinity. RAW. 3. If, Watto, while in Walkerton, . had the rnisfortttine to break tile arm -rev. Miss Annie McKay has gone to Toron- to. A. Fowler has returned from visiting relatives in Waterloo and that vioinity. The sleighing livened cm business al- though a good many buehele of root orop are still in the ground. Peter MoNabb, who has been working in Taokeremith during the past four • months, returned home last week. Angus Lamont, who has been laid up from a runaway accident, is able to get about again we are pleased to state. The oart and other articles stolen this Fall from James Huston's driving barn have never been board of by the owner. It ie stated that the friends of ex -Reeve Strachan are making an effort to have him aoeept a nomination for the Reeve. ship in Grey township for 1805. William Killough had one sheep killed and a number of others worried by doge a short time ago. Somebody should be responsible for these depredations. W. L. MoQuarrio, teacher is S. S. No. 9, has been re•engaged for 1895, at an ad - vane over last year's salary. The trus- tees show their appreoiation of a good teacher. James Cuthill arrived home from his trip to Monies Scotland safe and sound. He bad a very pleasant trip both on the old ocean and through the hills and dales of his native land. Mre. George Forrest, of Zorra, former- ly of the 14bh non., is at present renewing old acgnaintanoesin and around Oran - brook. Her many friends are pleased to see her smiling face among them again. Turnips are a, good orop in many parts of this township. Dunoan McDonald, 2nd con., had over 240 loads this Fall. Each load would easily run 25 bushels. As Mr. McDonald is an extensive stook raiser and feeder he will find opportunity of oleering up a large share of the 5,000 bushels. Last Wednesday afternoon a meeting of the patrons of Brussels cheese factory was held to dieoues whether the factory or the patrons should be the losers of the milk spoiled one day this Fall by the boiler plug blowing out. It was decided that the lose be shared half by, the patrons. This is quite a proper thing as Messrs. MoLauohlin ,k Harris have the milk haulers to pay for the day in addition. The total loss on milk was $75.00. CONTDAOTe LET.—Ales. Buchanan, 17th non., and John Buchanan, 16th con., have let the contre:As for two 2.story brick cottages on their reepeotive farms in this township. Messrs. Coombs St Mc- Donald have the stone and brick work ; R. G. Wilson, Brussels, the carpenter work; Messrs. Ballantyne & Wilton, Brussels, furnaoes and iron work. Sea. forth oontraotore Dame all the way to tender but found that R. G. Wilson is the favorite in this locality. Each raid - dance will cost about 62,000 when the con- tract Is completed. EIonlfrvu. James Gass is attending Kincardine Model sohool. Thomas Whiting is visiting friends in Smith's Valle. Miss Minnie Gaynor has secured a position in Listowel. Quite n number attended the .Forest• ere' supper tit Atwood. Wesley Young, of the Gth son., had a barn raising Week before last. JaoobHanhofer is talking of moving Ma family to Walton this Winter. Dame Rumor.eaye there is going to be a wedding here in the near future. Farmers 'are working at their turnips. Jack Frost is helping them to get a hustle on. James Longmire has purobased the farm recently owned by Robt. MODon• ald. Some of the 10th con. boys bane gone to Muskoka to secure work for the Winter. • .john. Hodge has returned home from Monkton where he Wan engaged working with bit brother. whMat the wrist, One day while Jame Cummings was driving up J. IL Thomton's gangway the tongue of the wagon slipped out and the horses oommeoosd to baok down. Mr. Cgntminge ening the danger jumped off the load, hurting hie leg badly, and he. Will be laid up for some rims, PnOOENTATr0N.---On Wednesday evening the members of the Methodist Church and Sunday School presented Miss M, Watts with a valuable present in token of their appreoiation of her eervioss, Mise Waite hag tilled the position of organist Inc the past two and a half years in a very creditable manner and hae won many friends who will much regret her departure from this plane. Cranbroolc. A. Reymann was away this week visit- ing his father-in•law, at Mosley, who has been quite i11. There appears to be a alight difference a opinion as to the best site for the pro- posed new school house. A large num. bar say it should be emoted in Cranbrook but others maintain that it should go East of the present location. Next Sat. urday's meeting will likely Battle ib. 0. 0: F, Ooeroen'r —Tho Foresters Court of this village has arranged for a grand concert for Tuesday evening of next week in Dames' Hall. They haveengagedGeo. Almont, the Irish comedian, of Tileon• burg; Prof. T. A. Hawkins, the well. known elocutionist and pianist, of Bros - seta, Min Lottie Hill and A. N. Large. A large attend- anoeis expeoted. The Avon oorrespond- once Bays :—"GeorgeAlmont made the hit of the season with his comic songs, his Irish specialties being exceptionally good." Langton oarreepondenoe:—"Geo. Almont kept the house in a continual roar of laughter from the beginning until the end." 'Mole asworth A. Terry ie attending to a oontraot in Harrieton. AT Min.—The earthly remains of one whom every one knew and loved, Miss Mary McNeish, was borne to its last rest. ing place, the grave, on Wednesday after. noon, The deceased was blind from childhood and her life was a long reoord of suffering, but tbrougb in all eho was a living epietie, testifying to "My grace is suffoient for thee." For the last '8 months she was almost entirely helpless and her nurae was an unole, an old army officer, who waited on her with the skill and tenderness of a woman. Her suffer. ing at times was intense, but her patience and Christian character taught their lesson. "God doth nob need either man's works or Rio own gifts who best bear His mild yoke, they serve Him best ; His state is kingly, thous- ands at His bidding speed and post o'er land and ocean without rest. They also serve who only stand and wait." W t'hel. Fred. Milne returned from Muskoka last week. 0. Rupp has paused a very successful examination and has taken a position in Thurtell's drug store, Teaswater. Sao. mess Charlie. The Beau Ideal Concert Company give an entertainment under the suepioes of the Canadian Order of Foresters on Friday evening of this week. James Menzies, a former well known resident of Ethel, ie renewing old friend- ehipa at present. Hie home is in Parry Sound Dietriut, whitbar he went six years ago. Mr. Menzies gives an interesting account of the country. H. Wanner bas purohaeed Mr. Cober's residenoe and will take possession short- ly. Mr. -Caber will occupy his son Eph's residence. It is also stated that D. Eokmier bas parohased the Rieke property at present 000upied by A. Wil- lie. The Beau Ideal Concert Company eon - elating of artists from Buffalo and Hamilton are billed to give one of their intereeting and instraotive entertain- ments in the the Township Hall, Ethel, this (Friday) evening, The program will oonsist of vocal and instrumental mesio, quartettes, trios, duatte and solos, interspersed with selections on piano and violin, also recitations. The concert ie under the aoepioee of Court Ethel 0. 0. F. No. 261. The company comes highly recommended and no doubt an en- joyable evening will be spent. Waal ton.. The Andrew Morrison farm South of here, has been sold to John Mowbray. The price is said to be 91,800. Mies Minnie Bennett, who has been under the doctor's mare for some time is recovering we are pleased to state. Our enteryrieing tailor, Chas. Sao. brook, has put out a very handsome sign. Ifs appears to be rushing bust. nese. A. shooting matoh will be held at the Royal hotel on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 22nd, under the management of J. P. Fisher. Mrs. A. E. Milhr,who has been visiting friends in this vicinity, returned to her borne in London last week. The many friends of Mrs. D. MoCanig will be sorry to learn of her canine ill- ness. We hope to hear of her speedy recovery. A committee meeting was held at the residence of W. Neal on Wednesday evening making arrangements for the Union Sabbath Salami Convention. The annual meeting of the Walton Branch of the Upper Canada Bible So- ciety will be held in the Presbyterian church in this place on Tuesday evening, 20th inst. Reeds, G. H. Cobblediok, of Brussels and T. W. Cosene will address the meeting setting forth the claims of the sooiely upon the public, AoomENp.—Rev. T. 3. Sabina, of Rook - wood, formerly of 'Walton, sustained a rather painful accident at the funeral of the late Thos. Walker. When near the York road soltoolhouss the horse which he was driving shied at a passing train and ran into the fano. Mr. Palmer, of Paris, was with him, and both were thrown out of the buggy, Mr, Sabine fell on hie head, and was cut over the left eye, bruised and shaken up. No serious results are antioipated, Mr. Palmer wan not mach injured. THS .11.'5 POST 11140114,114, Mise Afyra Ramsay le visiting In Brut• solo this week, Mre, gime, Sheriff, of Toronto, is visit- ing f riende on the Srd line. Willie Armstrong, 6rd line, le slightly under lbs weather this week, "Mies Mary A. Stroud went to Lneknow to see her parents on Saturday,. Afrs, Jno, Budd le horns again from Toronto much improved in health, Jake Ning, of Blyth, is visiting at his unolo's, Jared Ding's, let oon., at present Joseph Stylus has rented the Ashton farm, 7th line, and will take possession next Spring. Mies Janet Mason hate returned from an extended visit to friends at Palmer- ston and vicinity. Bert. Johnston, wife and child, of Obi. Dago, are visiting relatives on the let and 2nd cone. at present. Miss Bella Fraser, of the 2nd non. has been seriously ill but, we are pleased to state, she is reoovering nicely now. George Ard, let con. has been danger. ouely ill for a couple of weeks. Hie many friends will be pleased to hear he is getting' somewhat better, David, eon of D. B, Moore, lbne gone to Ripley where he will ependtthe}Winter with hie sister, Mrs. Dr. Kneohtel. Wo wish him a pleasant time. Jno, Mollroy, 8th line, had over 8,000 bushels of turnips off three acres of land. there were 138 heaped loads. This is a big yield, He has 2,500 bushels in one pit. Thos. MaLauohlin intends building a large bank barn on his farm 1 miles North of Brussels. He will utilize as much of the material in the old barn as he oan. Missionary anniversary services were; held at Browntown last Sabbath after- noon. The deputation was Rev. William Baugh, of Auburn, and W. H. Kerr, of Tnn Pon, Brussels. Rev. W. Baugh, of Manchester, and W. H. Kerr, of Brussels, conducted service in Johneton'e ohurob last Sabbath. Both gentlemen delivered excellent missionary addreesee. Suitable music was provided by the choir. The pastor presented the annual report. Thos. Sheridan, eon of Tboe. Sheridan, of Morrie township, was.eleoted as County Clerk of Montmorenoy County, Michi- gan, by a neat majority over two other candidates. Mr. Sheridan has been in that locality for a number of years and the rule still appears to hold good that former Canons don't need to take a baok seat with the best of them. We wish Mr. Sheriden success. DIED IN MaNxToea.--Peter, eon of David Knight, 8th line, died of typhoid fever near Cypros, Manitoba, a few weeks ago, aged 37 years. He was a married man, hie wife being a daughter of Richard Stewart, of Egmondville, formerly of Morris. They were about sevenyears in the West. Three young children are left to the care pf the mother, who is sincerely sympathized with in her be. reavement. SPLDNDID 00010100.—It paye to attend properly to an orchard. This year Jamee Speir has had the following returns from his apple trees sold at the prices given :- 195 bar. Winter Apples, Ga 91.25 9243.00 27 " Fall Lpplee, es 1.00 27.00 15 " for home, (car 1.00 15.00 102 Bags, © 35 35.70 Ga 28 12.60 a 25' 1.75 7 ,. Total $335.05 Who says a good orchard does'at pay after reading the above and this result in it poor year for apple growing. The Erie limited express on the Grand Trunk narrowly esoaped wreok near Strathroy. The authorities have arrest- ed two men named Fite and Johnson, whom they believe to be the guilty par- ties. Sailia Claus Will be represented with a Fine, New Stock of HOLIDAY GOODS AT HA POST Bookstore. A Big Stocking Full for a small • Amount of Cash. Toys, Books, Albums, Toilet Oases, Work Boxes, Writing Desks and hundreds of the lat- est Novelties. See the goods before you buy elsewhere. Post Bookstore, BRUSSELS. Time is ijouey., Pacific Express Leaves Toronto 12:30, noon, by Now Time Table, now in effect. Saves 12 Hours A Through Tourist Car leaves Toronto at 12:80 p. m. every Friday, • 'T. FARROW, AGENT, BRUSSELS. CHRIST AS lo COMING And we chink now a fitting time to call attention to the Buying Public, that the can have a share of their wants : Supplied d very Reasonable by Dealing with us. We carry a varied Line of well assorted Dress Goods comprising Serges in all shades for 22 1-2c. worth 30c, Look at our Heavy Tweed Effect Dress Goods, 30o. worth 45c. Our Hosieryand G -love Departments . v Departments are telling Departments. Our Ladies'. Under- wear oder wear is moving nicely, the Popular Prices being 25c., 30c., 50o., 60c., 75c. and 80e. We give all who have not visited our store as yet an invitation to call and see us and our Large and well Assorted Stock of Goods which an obliging staff of Assistants Delight to show you and help you to ra.ake ' your Purchases. You will find our Prices are right and our Goods Recommend them- selves. THE Js COULDCOR, GARPIELP HOOSE, BRUSSELS. PRODUCE TAKEN AS CASH. --.411 E FALL GOOPS My Stock of Fall and Winter Goods is now about complete including Goats' Furnishings, - ni'y Goads, Groceries, &c. SP BARGAINSECIAL balk e s s Goods. Our Fresh Teas & Coffees lead the Market. I don't sell below cost, but the year round give good value to every person favoring me with their Patronage. JJLL Good Butter SKEF Wanted. �illlo�ry BELO COST MISS MoPHERSON intends re- moving from Brussels and will sell off'her fine stock of Fashionable Fall & Winter l/Iillinery Below Cost To Clear Out Stock. This is a Geunibe Sale as the Ladies will prove by calling at the Store. SALE NOW GOING ON. Call early and see the Fashionable Display. Miss McPherson. NE '' FURNITURE AT Bankrupt Prices. HAVING BOUGHT Over $1,000 Worth of New Furniture At the Union Factory, Wingham, At 60 cents on the $, I am offering it -.411,11,.____A4>.t Less than Wholesale Prices. 55 0- 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 8 00 A Fine Sideboard 9 00 7 00 Fine Sideboards 8 00 6 50 Fine Sideboards 16 00 12 50 Bedsteads 3 50 2 50 Lounges 7 00 4 50 Extension Tables 7 00 5 00 These are the biggest bargains ever offered in Furni- ture in 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. LATUDALl, BnUggsLs.