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The Brussels Post, 1895-6-21, Page 1et a Vol, 22. No. 49. • BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1898 PAID THE PENALTY. J'na, Hendereltatt and William D.Welb- orweee hanged•at St. Thomas on Tuesday morning for the murder, on Deo, 14th, 1894, of William Henry Henderehott, nephew of the former and mein of the latter, The drop fell at 8;18 o'clock, The men slept the greater part of the nighbappareetly quite • soundly, Rev. Mr. Spencer, who wits with them until ten o'clock Monday night, was baek again at the jail at 6;46 Tuesday morning. The prisoners were already astir and seemingly in the beet epirite they had been in for melte. But when the minae. ter was ueberod Mtn the aell a change went over them. Their aountenanees be, Dame aehen and as Rev, Mr. Spencer read a'few selections from the Scriptures to them they sobbed most piteously, and wringing their hands frantically, they Dried "Oh dear 1 oh dear I" At 6;$5 breakfast was brought in, but thaugti temptingly prepared neither of the con- demned men had any disposition to par- take of any food, although they eagerly drank the nourishing coffee. At 7:30 the jail doors ware opened and the spectators and reporters were admitted. At 8:05 all was in readiness and the prooeseion started for the gallows. Thg moans of the aoedemned men were frightful, Henderabott's being so loud and eo full of anguish that strong men who heard them shuddered. Wben the procession appeared at tbo door leading into the jail yard, however, it was seen that both man walked firmly enough without assistance, On arriving ab the scaffold, hangman Radoliffe,quiokly etrapped eaoh man's legs together. They were then asked if they had anything to say. They replied in the negative, whereupon the blank oap was drawn over their heads, Welter being attended to first. Welter bade the olergy- man and the others about him good-bye and stood firmly awaiting the end.Just before the drop fell he mad, "Have mercy and compassion." Henderehott was very nervous while the hangman was busy with him and his voice quaked while he eacd, "Have moray, oh Lord, have mercy" The nape being in position the nooses ware then platted about the doomed men's necks, •wherenpon Rev. Mr. Spencer began -tore- cite the Lord's prayer. As he reached the words, "Deliver us from evil," the lever was pulled and Welter and Bender- ehottpassedinto eternity. Welter and Henderehott oonfessed to Rev. Mr. Spencer Monday night. While the cor- onor'e'inqueat was in progress Rev. •Mr. Spenser galled the press representatives together and informed them that Wolter had completely retraoted the statement made by him on Saturday and Sunday, to himself, Jailer Moore, .Judge Hughes and D. J. Donahue, County Crown At- torney. He admitted that the statement wae made up for the purpose of saving one or both of their necks. Tha lie htly- ing failed to accomplish its purpose, Rev, Mr. Spencer further stated that both Walter and Heudersbott confessed to the commission of the murder of Wm. H. Hendersbobt, but the particulars of the revelation be would not divulge to any One. County Court. The Spring sitting of the County Court of Huron opened at 1 p. m. on Tuesday, June lltb, His Honor Judge Doyle presiding. On the opening of the Court, T. Gar. row, Q. 0., asked an immediate hearing of, the case of Wilson vs. Whitely, and His Honor aaceeding, the ease was tried without a jury, and being undefended, only the plaintiff gave evidence. His Honor gave judgment for the amount Maimed, 8173,60,' with costa. The jury list wae then called, the fol- lowing grand jurymen answering to their names : Juo. Baker, Stephen ; Wm. Ged- des, Morris ; Wm. Gibson, Howiok ; W. A. Howell, Colborne ; Thos. Hannaford, Centralia ; Thos. Inglis, Howlett ; Obaa. Mona, W awanosh ; Jas. McMichael, Hul- lett ; Peter Ritchie, Grey, the last nam. ed gentleman being elected foreman. His Honor charged the grand jury, congratulating them on the lightness of their duties, but mentioning the fact that it was in a measure due to the trial of prisoners without a jury by the county judge. Having informed the members that they would not he immediately dia- missed, and that it was their duty to visit and inspect the jail, the grand jury retired and the case of Smith ve. McMi- chael was proceeded with and lasted till 0:20 p. m., when itwas left in the hands of the jurors. Considerable interest wee manifested in this case toward the end, the cross-examination of witnesses oats. ing the interest. At the conclusion of the evidence, J. T. Garrow, Q. O., and J. M. Best addressed the jury, and the Judge, having summed up, left the case meth the jury at 6:20 p. m; After an ab. °faience of oue hour, the jury returned and anl¢ave a verdict in favor of ptff. on both. mi ntea for $232.40'. cod , His Honor Sedge Doyle took his seat car the Benoit at 10 a. m, Wednesday, dierytne 12th, and after the .petty roll had ma, den called an, adjournment was made till 101, The Court re -opened at noon when 8 has. Smith,. of Clinton, applied' for arc hturalizaticn papers, and all the name. Ch, ry affidavits having beim'dmy road, His d?lBonor granted the prayer of the petition ''and directed the county attorney to issue the usual papers. The Grand Jury's presentment was then read by the county attorney as Pot - lows : Gonusicn, June 12th, 1895. We, the grand )urore of onr sovereign lady, the Queen, bag leave to report ea follows : That according to instructions from your Honor We examined the jail and found seven permute there—six males and one female, the latter being 84 years of 'age and committed as a vagrant, being totally unable to earn a living for herself. Of the males, two are insane.; they have been examined and reported on, and are, Waiting removal to the asylum ; two, are under sentence for larceny, one under aentenee for inde000t ,assault and -cue waiting trial for the last named offence, We found the rooms clean and in good order. We ware pleased to loarn that a more comfortable aid suitable place than a jail is being hails for the reception of the poor and helpless. All of which is reepeetfully submitted, PATNA Rrrouln, foreman, Hie Honor then discharged the jury by congratulating bitten on the lightness of. the duties they bad had to dieobarge. FAREWELL SERVICE IN KNOX .CHURCH. Last' Sabbath morning the farewell, service in connection with Knox church, Brussels, was held to the union of the two Presbyterian- congregations has done away with the neooseiby of maintaining two churches and hereafter they will wore ship unitedly in Melville churob. Before 11 o'clock, the hour for service, the church, which will seat about • 300, was crowded to the doors. Seats were placed in the aisles and in the porch and even thou a goodly number who could not gam admittance wore compelled to torn away. Rev. U. Ross cheeped the pulpit and alongside of him was Rev. S. Jones, the veteran divine, who had for 20 years zealously, ably awl prosperously labored as pastor of the ohuroh. Ha offered prayer and afterward gave a short ad- dress having reference to the earlier his- tory of the congregation and expressed BEV. S. Joxns, PASTOR FOR 20 YEAR. his thanks for the never -to -be forgotten kindness of the members of Knox ohuroh to him and his. The old gentleman was unable to overcome the emotion he felt and consequently took his seat. Rev. Mr. Ross preached a most appro- priate discourse for the occasion from Psalm 42, verses 4 and 5 :—"When I re. member these things, I pour out my soul in me ; for I had gone with the multi- tude ; I went with thaw to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holy day. Why art thou cant down, 0 I my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me ? Rope thou in God ; for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance." He said there were two places dear to every Christian—the Homo and the Church of God and memory cherishes fond recollections of both. To the form- er we were linked by childhood, mother, father, brothers and sisters. Three reasons were given for the attaohment of the congregation to Knox church. (1) Be- muse of the holy associations connected with it ; (2).B000,1180 of the happy ex- periences enjoyed in the regular preach- ing services, prayer -meetings, Sabbath school, communion, coo. ; (3) Because of the hopeful anticipations cherished in the heart for the future. Many of the con, gregation, the older people perticnlarly, were very visibly effected during the ser- mon, as reference was made to the 40 years of church home now closing. Alex. Strachan, who has bean precentor for many years, lead the singing as usual. Nob a few persons, who formerly wor- shipped in Kuox church, found their way there last Sabbath morning to be present Rev. D. 'almaen, run Lem PASTOR. at the farewell service, The united con• grsgabiou will be a strong one and under the now joint management, presided over by Rev. Mr. Ross, a bright future should be theirs. It is not improbable that in the near future au extension to. Melville church will be found necessary to ac- commodate the congregation gomfortably. Over 40. years ago the members of the Presbyterian cause' met and agreed on the creation of a place of worship in the village, The cite chosen was the one where the present ohuroh stands on John Arcot. .Half an sore of land was per. chased from the late John N. Knee -Mel. and a log church 23x40 feet built. Wm. Granb,;noty of Winnipeg,.Jno. W.Arnobt, T, Strachan, and the late John Kay, took a very active part in the carrying on of the euterprise. This was the drat church is Aiuloyville, although other denomin. agoras were also preaching in the neigh- borhood at the time, Per some time the services were oonduobed by probationers and students, the first appointed pastor being Rev, W. 0. Young, who sumo from Orono, in Clark township. About 30 years' ago Rey: Mr, Young was compelled to resigu hie charge on a000unt of ill Taos. STRAcMMAN, AN Mahn von 29 nuns. health and is at present residing in To- ronto. In 1865 the new ohuroh was built the old one having served its day. Thos. Walker, deceased, of Morris, was the contractor and was assisted by the late John Cormack. The size of the building is 40x60 feet. The names of the following °ldere will recall to the minds of the old people thoughts of early days and no doubt vary pleasant memories of good Bines spent in Knox church :—W. Grant, Robert Taylor, Thomas Strachan, Philip Botz and a number of others whosenatnes we are not sure of. Iu 1866: or 67 Rev. Samuel Jones, was inducted. Mr. Jones came from St. Mary's where he had been connected with the Baptist church pre- viously. After a very successful pastor. ate, extending over 20 years, he teudsred his resignation, owing to increasing years, and took a superannuated relation. Rev. G. B. Howie, anative of Palestine, was called and labored for 2 years, when he returned to the land of ,bis birth to enter the mission field. Mr. Howie was succeeded by Rev. D. Millar, who did ex- cellent work for the past three years, re- signing las) Spring. The question of union was then taken up and happily consummated. For the past 16 years G. A. Deadman rendered efficient service as Superintendent of the Sabbath school. The portraits of Rev: Mr. Howie and G. A. Deadman maybe seen on page 3 of BEV. Jiro. Ross,•B. A., Pewee or TUE 1JN- xTEn OONGtiEGATIONe. ,this issue. As stated previously Watson Ainley bas purchased the church and lot and will couvert the building, which is in a good state of preservation, into two dwelling houses. - D. C. Ross, the Secretary -Treasurer of the congregation for some time, deserves mention for the Dare, attention and oom- petent services rendered the church. A rwooef. David Whiting has been engaged to level and otherwise improbs the graves for the Elma Cemetery 0n. - Tbe Blum Cheese 0o. sold' the last half of their )slay make, 484 boxes, last week off the board to Hodgson Bros., Montreal, at Sc per pound. North Perth Patrons have arranged for a pic-nic at Milverton during the day of June 251h, and a public meeting in At- wood in the evening. Leader Haycock will address each gathering. Mrs. J. 13. Hamilton went to Stratford, from where she a000mpanied bee mother, Mrs, Gibb, to Toronto. The old lady has been suffering from partial blindness caused by cataract, and intends seeking special medioal advice while there. The melte of the anneal examinations in oonneotion with the University of To- ronto are annonnced, and in the fourth year graduating class we are pleased to see the name of Samuel Shunnon, eon of Wm. Shannon, of Elms,. It will now be quite fitting and proper to write it S. Shannon, B. A. The Hamer of J. W. Baird and Win, Tier, formerly of Monk - ten, also appear in bhe B. A. olasa. A painful accident happened to Mies Nellie Crittenden, daughter of Harvey Crittenden, 6th con„ Monday afternoon of last week. It appears ebe was driv- ing front Wm, Nichol's to her home, and when alone to the G. T, 1t, crossing the horse teak fright at the 3 o'olook train and ran awayy,throwing her violently to the ground, bruising her Mae badly, ae well as hurting her shoulder. She was taken to Mr. Nichol's where her wounds were dressed by a local phyeioian. The seat and top of the buggy were broken off • and went with her when she was thrown to the ground, atharwiee elle might Have been hurt even more seriously, The re. main der of the rig was smashed to pieaea. GI' I'lea•. Miss Bertha Ball Is home from !Peron. The Star mills Have aimed down for title eeaeon. Airs, Slater and children, of Orillia,; are visiting ab John Hill's. The teatime' list for this township for 1895 le in the bands of the printer. Mr, Cunningham -and wife , were visit- ing at isit•ing'at John Cunningham's this week. Thos, Stokes and wife are away to Bay City and Standish, Michigan on a visib. ?dieser/ Jennie Mohair and Annie. Siemmon, of Oranbrook, were visiting at Trueman Smith's this week. Pethmasbers should see that the luxuri• ant Drop of thistles growing on some of. the highways are destroyed. Hugh McKinnon was laid aside for a time last week by a kick from a 2 year old colt. He's all right again however. Dr. Bowerman has disposed of his dental practice in Huntsville and bus re- moved to Beaverton, where he will reside. Duncan MoTaggart, of Sb. Themes, and Mies Sarah Taylor, of Wardsville, ere the guests of Mrs. James McNair, 15th con. PIomcsn DArs•--In talking over the early settlement days in Grey township the other day it earns out that one day 42 years ago this Summer James Forge. son, a well.known resident of the 9th °on., walked from Roxboro' to his father's log house, located North of where Mr. Far. guson's present residence stands, a die. tance of 14 miles, carried 80 pounds of flour on his shoulder and two new °hop. ping axes, about 90 pounds in all. Be was a stout, hardy young man and wears well yet. Aoomnar -Last Saturday morning as William Rands wee placing bundles of shingles upon the roof of Oliphant Smith's new barn, preparatory to commencing to shingle, his feet slipped on the sheeting and like a shot he slid to the eave and then fell 28 feet to the ground. He lit on his hands and feet, his face afterward Doming in contact with terra firma. Mrs. and Mr. Smith were speedily to his side and a physician was sent for. To the joyful surprise of all it was found that no bones were broken. One big toe was dislocated and his arms and face were badly bruised. In the evening Mr. Rands was conveyed to his own home and he will soon be all right again. His escape from serious injury is almost mir- aculous, as a bunch of shingles followed him from the roof and fell a foot or so from him, making quite an indentation in the .ground. OBIT. --There died at the residence of Robert Hutobinson,Main at., Listowel, on the morning of Tuesday, the 11th inst., William John Armstrong, son of the late 'Joseph Armstrong, Grey township, aged 24 years and 20 days. Mr. Armstrong taught school for two years, but during the last few months he was attending the High School at Listowel, intending to take a first-class certificate at the July examinations, but about five weeks ago was taken ill with inflammation, from whieh he had, we believe, fully recovered, when malaria fever and heart failure set in, resulting in his death. His mother had been in close attendance upon him during all the time of his illness. This makes the third death in the family within two years. A brother, Meynell, died about two years ago of Bright's di. sense, and the father, Joseph Armstrong, a few months since. There survives Mrs. Armstrong and seven sons and four daughters, all of whom are settled in the neighborhood as farmers. They have the sympathy of the community in the sad death of a clever young son and brother. A lovely heart shaped wreath was sent up by the teachers and pupils of the High school, a number of whom et. tended the remains in a body as far as the G. T. R. trauks on Tuesday. The funeral took place at 1o'clock, Thursday, to the Molesworth cemetery. The bear- ers were High school boys. MATRIMONIAL.—A large and joyous 005- pauy assembled at the residence of Hart. well Speiran, 16th con., last Wedaeaday evening to witness that always inter- esting ceremony of the linking of hands and hearts in the marriagerelation. The ceremony was performed on the lawn by Rev, W. J. Waddell, of Ethel, at 6,80 p. m. and facing him was George E. MuOoll, groom ; Miss Lizzie Speiran, the fair bride ; Lnlce .Speiran, groomsman and Mist{ MoOol1, bridesmaid. Hearty con- gratulations, intermingled with the usual mark of affection, were ehowerod on the contracting parties for their futurehappi. nese. The wedding gifts were numerous costly and of a praatical character. Among the number was a fine chair, pic- ture and easel a present from the Bethel Methodist ohuroh of which Miss Speiran bad been the organist and an interested worker. A suitable address had been read by Mre. T. Williamson and the presents made by Miss Jeunie McKay. Mrs. MoOoll's removal from the locality will be a great loss to the church. A symptuods repast was spread and ample justice done by all to the good things provided by the hostess. A moat enjoy. able evening was spent by tba large nom• parry after which many kind wishes were expressed by the departing guests. Mr. and Mrs. McColl will reside in Morris where Mr, Modell has a farm. Tan POST joins in the•oougrabulations. Fred. Foster, the owner of the famous racehorse, Dr.Rice, a former Saaforth boy, will in future make his home in I1 linois, near the Madison race traok where he has purchased a farm of 120 corm for $21,700. While roster was feeding Sul. roes a few days ago, the horse bit his thumb off at the first joint. The Sarnia Post prints a story to the effaot that the 0. P. 11. is endeavoring to maitre connectins from the Sault through U. S, territory, acquire a crossing. at Point Edward, from which oonneotion. will be made with the Canadian system by way of the Erie ea Huron, white' is virtually oonbrolled::by the 0. P. R. Itr555015 Sefteol board, The regular meeting of Public School School Board was held in the Counoil Chamber on Fraley evoniug. Mensbees, Rev. John Ross, A. Reid, A. Renter and J. N. Kendall The Adulates of biro last regular mad three speoial meetings wore read and passer). Aecounta-were read as follows :— Globe Printing Co'y, advertising ..826 50 Mail•E en pie°," ,. 18 75 J, c9 P. Anvil, lumber .,,, 16 08 Andrew McKay, repaving. , , .... • -75 Beattie Bros., horse hire 1 00 R. Ram, postage, do 0 44 Moved by J. N. Kendall, seconded by A, Reid that the above accounts be paid. Carried. The Truant officer made complaint of certain oltildreu not attending school sad waA instructed by the Board to enforce the law, Board then adjourned. People We Talk About. Mrs. P, Scott is on the sink lint. S. B. Sande is in town this week, Mrs. McGowan is visiting in Kir.libon. MiesMaryRose is visitingat Wroxeter. Mrs. J. A. Creighton is visiting friends at Seaforbh. Mies Lizzie ROse is away to Toren to on a holiday visit. Jas. Drew°, a former Brueeelite, was in town this week. Mrs. Jas. Smillie was visiting at Sea - forth for a few days. Miss Spence, of Ethel, spent Sunday with Mrs. F. S. Scott. Mise May Murray, of Mitchell, wae the guest of Mies Tillie Bnechtel, W. B. Ballantyne was visiting at Guelph and Fergus last week. Miss Rills Hunter- was visiting at H Meore's Trowbridge, last week. Mrs. (Dr.) Newton and son, of Luck. now, are visiting Mrs. 0. Wake. Mies Jennie Matbice, of Port Huron, is visiting Miss Clara Orawford. Miss Flo. Fleuty and brother, of Wing. ham, were in Brussels last Sunday. Principal Cameron will preside at ex- aminations at Blyth and Wingbam. Mrs. (Dr.) Kneohbel, of Ripley, was vis- iting in this locality during the past week. Robb. Black, Mrs. Blank and children, of Wroxeter, Sundayed with relatives in town. A. Koenig was away to Essex County last week looking up trotting or pacing stook. Miss Maggie Murray and Miss Barton, of Seaforbh. were visiting Mrs, A. Gormley last week. J. Hoare and Miss Lucy, of Auburn, were visiting in Brussels and locality this week. H. Dennis and Mies Edna were in London on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Jno. Downing bas been indisposed for the past week with a species of rheumatism. Mrs. Code, of Trowbridge, was visit- ing her daughters in Brussels for a few days this week. Mrs. (Rev.) E. W. Haat and daughter, of Exeter, are visibinn relatives on Princess street. Mrs. (Dr.) Ball and sone, of Toronto, are visiting relatives and friends in Brae. sets and locality. Wm. Taylor, General Agent of the Confederation Life Assooiabioo, was in town last Friday. Rev. J. W. Pring, of Bluevale, and Rev. W. J. Waddell, of Ethel, were in town on Thursday. W. S. McKarrirbar, wife and baby, of Wroxeter, were visiting in Brussels for a few days this week. Dr. Graham was at Toronto last week attending the sessions of the Medical Connell, of which he is a member. Walter Smith arrived beak from New. ark, N. J., on Thursday night of last week. He was away about 6 months. Geo. Hunt, of Bay City, was visiting the families of H. Dennis and J. Y. S. Kirk in Brussels during the past week. Mrs. I. 0. Richards and Harold left on Wednesday for a few weeks visit to Mid- land Oity, Michigan, with Mrs.Ribbards' parents. Miss Kate Richardson, of Fergus, for- merly teacher in Brussels Public) School, leaves next week for a holiday trip to Manitoba. A. Reid is away at Hamilton this week attending the High Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters as the representative of Brussels Court. A. I. McColl, druggist, Toronto, and Mrs. McColl were renewing old friend• ships in Brussels this week. Mr. McColl is well pleased with his Toronto business. Thos. Leatberdele and wife, of Sarni). ton, are holidaying at CounoillorLeather- dale's. Thole little daughter, Phyllis, is also )term. Mr. Leutberdale is a fleet. elites artist. bliss.Rectdiok and the Misses Sample attended the wedding of Miss Sarah Clark, formerly of Brussels, at Saaforth, on Wednesday of last week. The bride. groom WAS J. H, Stephens, of Saaforth. J. Morrison and wife, London ; Robert Wilson, wife and son, Wingbam ; John Patton and wife, Atwood, and W. Doig and wife, Gerrie, were in town on Wed. nesday attending the wedding of John MoBain and Miss Lizzie Wilson. A peculiar ease sons tried in the diets. ion court, Guelph. David Martin, of the Wellington, owned a pair of fox terrier pups, left motherless when s day or two old'. L. Outten was the proprietor of a out tvhoae kittens had gone to a watery grave in the River Speed. Mr Martin induced Mr. Outten to allow his oat to perform the duties of mother for Mrs. Martin's pups. The pups lived and thriv- ed in the care of their adopted mother. 'Mt. Outten would not surrender the two pups, claiming that J. Brown, V. S., had promised him one of them if they were raised. Mr. Martin got thepups under a replevin, and the aabien was brought by Mr. Cutteu to recover a pup or pay for the services rendered in the rearing of Mr. Martin's pups. The judge will fix the amount at next tour!. • O11U1tCfi Uli13U1'. Knox church horse sheds are being taken down this week and will be ralpov- ed to Melville olaurola yard. Rev, A. K• Griffin and H. Dennis at- tended the annual meobing of Huron Synod in London this week. The present membership of the Lon- don Ooofereuoe Methodist ohuroh, is 44,. ' 846. Not inoreaee last year, 1,11.4. 942,60 was planed on the piatos .last Sabbath ab the Methodist ohuroh, in eon. motion with the special collection. A welcome social will be given on the lawn of the manse next. Tuesdayevening by Melville churob people, to the mem. bars of the late Knox ahurola, Wednesday of next week the Lassies' Brass Band will visit Brussels and give an exhibition of their powers in both playing and singing the gospel. A lady • Oaptain and Lieutenant are in charge. The union Christian Endeavor meeting will be held in Melville ohuroh at the aloe° of the services on Sabbath, June 80th. The meeting was arranged for Knox ohuroh but owing to the unlon will be held as stated. Queen's Avenue, London, Methodists protest against receiving any minister excepting Rev. Mr. Danisle, late of Brandon, who was invited by them. The Conference Bent him to Dresden and - appointed Rev. A. Cunningham, of St. Marys, hence rho kiok. Saoramental service will be held in Melville ohuroh next Sabbath morning. Rev. A. MoNab, M. A., of Wltitechtroh, will preach on Saturday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. D. 13. McRae, of Oranbraok, will oonduat the service on Sabbath evening and will also preaob on Monday morning at 10:30. At a Board meeting of bbe Methodist church, last Tuesday evening, it was de. aided to oonduat the beakless arrange. meat on the same plan as lastyearexcspt that the Educational and Superannuation funds will not be included in the envelope contributions. Thos. Maunders was ap- pointed delegate to the District meeting to be held at Blyth. The pastor's salary was fixed at $850. A. Oousley has been reappointed Secretary -Treasurer. of the Methodist ohuroh Board for the coming year at a salary of $25.00. He does his work most creditably and accurately. ADDITIONAL LOCAL YEWS. -- BRUSSELS cheese factory disposed of 135 boxes of cheese to Bayer Cook, of In- gersoll, at 74 cents per pound. • t'SinoNAo" got 3rd money and "Wan- da" 4th in the 2.24 trot at Woodstook, on Wednesday. Five heats were trotted. A BEE was mads last Wednesday even- ing and the Band stand removed from Victoria Park to the market square. It will be repaired and painted. A watrnm of Masons from Brussels lodge will likely attend service at Listo- wel next Sabbath afternoon when Rev. Mr. Morison, of Toronto, will preach to the craft. MEasne. Canoe ce Dames forwarded a oar of cattle Eastward on Wednesday. 18 head were purchased from A. K. Me• Allister and weighed 24,120 pounds and G head from Mr. Elliott that sealed 7,- 590. By notice elsewhere it will be seen that W. H. Smith, of Lnoknow, departed this life on Tuesday. lie was a zealous worker in the Methodist church and was an enthusiastic Odd Fellow. His faltered took place on Thursday after service in the Methodist oburoh. A wife, 3 daugh- ters and two sons survive him. MArn:uouxAi.--Thursday afteruoou of last week a quiet wedding took plea° at the home of A. Bawtinbeimer, Norton Terrace, Brussels, when Rev. G. H. Cob- blediok, B. D. tied the hymeneal knot between Wm. B. Avery and Miss Rena Bawbinheimet•. The bride wore a neat brown oostume. Mr. and Mrs. Avery will continue to make their borne in Brussels. May health and prosperity he their portion. Noxious WEans.—The following with reference to noxious weeds is taken from Chapter 902, R. S. 0., 1887 :—(Seo. 9.)— "It shall be the duty of the overseers of highways in any municipality to see that the provisions of this Ant _ relating to Noxious Weeds are carried one within their respective highway divisions by cutting down or destroying or causing to he out down or destroyed at the proper times, to prevent the ripening of their seed, all the noxious weeds growing on the highways or road allowances' within their respective divisions, such works to he performed as part of the ordinary statute labor, or to be paid for at a reasonable rate by the treasurer of the munioipality, as the council of the muni- cipality may direct." (Seo. 10, sub.sec. 4.) "Every overseer of highways who re- fuses or neglects to discharge the duties imposed upon him by this Act shalt, up. on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than $10 or more than 820." Noe. sous weeds include Canada Thistles, Ox- eye Daisy, Wild Oats, Ragweed and Burdock. — N From the report of the Postmaster - General, some information is gleaned concerning an interesting branch of the public service—the Dead Letter office. Altogether, 1,036,853 communications came under thie bead. By far the great- er portion of these were restored to life, or to their owners, which in oflioial Ian- gungeamountsto the same thing. The dead letters containing articles of value numbered 19,883, and of these 18,522 were delivered eventually to their own. ere. There wore 3,545 dead letters con• Mining money amounting to $16,180.' Among the contents of other dead letters were 556 ohegnes, 239 drafts, 861 money orders, 300 promissory notes, 48 deeds, 12 baptisinal certificates, 3 death certili• metes, 2 oertifioates of Methodist ordin- ation, 2 certificates of the P. P. A., 16 baby dresses, 10 cakoe, 1 ahsliee, 2 pieces of chewing gum, 1 ohuroh garment, 7 dolls, 12 false teeth, 2 glass eyse, 223 in- durance policies, 2 hotel licensee, 28 mort- gages, 8 pawn tiokebs, 9 pills, 1 plaster, 1 rattlesnake rattle, 1 box of corn salve, and 1 coffin plate.