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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-8-23, Page 5Ano. 23, 1395 3rd dv $, IV al tun. Mra, ltove, of Seafortb, is visiting Alis. Sago, The fever patients nee getting along nicely and will aeon be all right, Principal Kerr and MiseKelly remiss. ed work in our public, sobool last Mon. day, Service will ba held 40 the Motbodiat ohuroh next Sabbath morning at 11 o'olook instead of 6.80 pp M. Rev. Mr, Miles preached last Sabbath afternoon in St; George's oh°reh here and his dieooaree wag greatly epjQyed. Bev. Mr. Griffin will resume work next Sabbath. The easy viotory won by our foot ball team ae Blyth last Friday proves their ability in this sport, They won 3 goals and the matoh in 40 minutes. There wag a large attendemee from here. Harry °arnoeba's, teamster for D, D. Wilson, had a runaway one evening last week and he and his egg bone were dumped in a hurry, The team brought up at a telegraph pole. No serious damage was done as the boxes were empty. Wzoxeter. Mies Charlotte Musgrave, of Michigan, is here for a few months. J. W. Sanderson, wife and baby have returned from an enjoyable visit to Gods', rich. George Brown left Monday for Ottawa to begin his etndiee es teacher for an- other year. The briok work of Thos. Hemphill's blook is finished to the beginning of the second story. The "IInione" are billedlto play at a base ball tournament at Brussels on Mon- day, September 2nd (Labor Day.) Gode- riob, Harriston and Brussels clubs will also compete. Fifteen or sixteen Salvationists drove over from Palmerston and conducted service in the Town Hall on Thursday. They had a full brass band and drew a large crowd. Servioe was also bald on Sunday evening at the olose of the church services. Uncle Tom's Cabin was exhibited to a very select audience here on Thursday of last week if a baker's dozen would guar- antee careful oboiee. Times must be Mose with the management, Belmore was honored with an exhibition after the troupe left here. Ethel. Mre. McKelvey, of Varna, is visiting - friends here. Mrs. Cameron is visiting her sister at Niagara Falls. Mr. Hansuld intends having a verand- ah in front of his residence. School opened on Monday with Prinoi- pal Dobson and Miss Stephenson in obarge. Last Sabbath W. H. Kerr, of Brussels, took the servioe in the Presbyterian church. G. Waddell, wbo has been visiting his brother here, left on Monday for Toronto Normal school. Dr. M. Ferguson S Son 1 How does that sound ? The new partnership came into effect on Tuesday. At the time of writing this Mrs. Whaley was lying in n very oritioal con- dition. Slight hopes are entertained of her recovery. The youngest son of D. Badgely died suddenly on Sunday morning. The funeral on Monday, to Elms cemetery,' was in charge of Rev. K. F. Cameron, of Brussels. Geo. Laird, a former Ethel boy, was married on Wednesday of thie week to Mise Pbemia Govenlook, of Winthrop. The young couple will make their home in Dakota. B1.vth. Rev. T. E. Higley returned from St.. Thomas on Friday. On Tuesday several more of our MM. zone left this station for the Northwest. Friday was observed here as our oivio holiday, all places of business being closed. Geo. McElroy returned Thursday of last week to hie home in Woodstock on hie bike. Mre. P. Moore, of Stratford, is at pres- ent visiting at the reaidenoe of her father, Jas. Coloton. On Monday a number of our sporting fraternity drove over to Bruseele to at- tend the races. On Sunday afternoon the funeral ser. vice of the infant of Alex. McKenzie` took place at the parent's residence; after which the remains were taken to Ball's cemetery for interment. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the com- munity. On Friday a large number from Gode. rich and other plaoee game to enjoy the sports which were held in the Park dur- ing the day. Several interesting base. ball and football matches Were played. The most interesting and exciting game of the day was the baseball match be- tween Goderioh and the "IInione" of Wroxeter and Gorrie. A. large crowd was in attendance in the evening at the promenade ooneert in the Park. The Blyth and Auburn Bands were oleo in attendance. LeadbUrv. Miss J. Stenzel is home from London, spending her holidays. She will soon return to that city. Threshing is general here now. All kinds of grain threshed Uaa yielded well. Donnie Bros. have full swing around here and they deserve it, for there is nob a better outfit nor a better olase of men in the businase. Miss Dinah Robing= ie spending a few days visiting her oouein, Miss Eliza June MoLenchlin Red calling on old aoquaiutancoe in the neighborhood. Her father was a former resident of the 14th eon, but went to Tuokoretnith abort 11 years ago. The moat of ua renember this young lady quite well, ae she used to go to school here, but ten years of time make a big ohange indeed, especial. Iy on young ladies. a. J. Irvine's new residence le nearing completion. Mr. Irvine has spared neither time, work nor money in having everything iirst•olaee, Thiel remark- is scarcely necessary to 05 who are map. tinted with him for we know be would have nothing but what le genuine. We hope be may live long to enjoy the com- fort of hie new &veiling for we feel tier• tain there is no person deserves a return for honeety, hard work, and frugality more than he.. nestaxesseameementuan A good number of young men have left to harvest grain in the Northwest. 1: reckon, however, that when; ' they have had 3 or 4 weeks gxperienee of hard work, Of 12' or 14 hours a day, with an invari- Abletaro of fat pork, Petaled and gran. berry dessert, they will then feel inelined tq think there areworse plaoee- than Bfurog Co, 0 rare'. Wednesday Jno. 111oKinnon had a .inn,. away while returning from the cheese factory, Rev. E. V. Smith hi home from Brant• ford where be has been preaching for the Past month. Mies Lida Hall and Mies Ella Lamont will attend either Listowel or Clinton High schools to further their education, Tan Poor oongratulates Mies Jennie Mlbobef on her sueoess in gaining a 2nd °lase teachers' certificate. She wrote at London, The new bank barn on Robert Barr's farm, is about completed. It is a splen- did building. J. Slemmon has also had stone etabbling put under his barn ou the adjoining farm, W. Knight, wife and oblldren, who have been visiting here have returned to Belleville where Mr. Knight is the Math- ematical master in the High Sohool. He bas been re-engaged at an advance in sal- ary which is good proof of the satisfac- tion he is giving. Mre. John Livingston has pnrohased the 12 gores West of her farm, 10th • eon., from A. Mulholland, the purchase priee 'being 4950. Mr. Mulholland has been managing a good sbare of the plot in the cultivation of fruit, but through increas- ing years was unable to attend to it. S1uevale. Rev, Mr. Moes is ill. Mrs. W. D, Gray ie at present on the sick list. B. Stewart left this week for his sobool at Williamsford. Miss Mary Collie left for Toronto on Monday morning. J. W. King returned to hie school on Friday of last. week. Mise Jennie Fraser wee the guest of Mise Annie Budd on Sunday. r Fred. Hartley, we are glad to report, has passed his exam. for a second. Jae. Henderson, merohant of Belgrave, gave our village a flying visit on Tuesday. E. W. Bruce, of ,Toronto spent several days visiting their "mother, Mrs, A. Brume. Mrs. Ellison and daughter, Mabel, were the guests of Mre. J. McDonald last week. Miss Alice Jones, of Walkerton, was the guest of Robb.. McPherson last week. Miss Maggie Hartley has returned to her school after spending her holidays at home. Mies Lucy Pugh who bas been at home for a week returned to Clinton on Tues. day. Rev. and Mrs. Scanlan are visiting at Mr. Smith's. Mrs. Scanlan is Mr. Smith's daughter. Mr. and Mre. Harrison, of Mildmay, were visiting at Alex. Craig's on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Misses Daisy and Lilly Mose are spend- ing a week or so with their sister, Mre. McDonald, of Ohesley. Miss Maud Iebieter, twin brothers and little sister, of Petrolia, are visiting their aunt, Mre. Frank Scott. Rev. Mr. Scanlan preaohed in the Methodist ohuroh on Sunday evening to a very attentive congregation. Jos, Pugh has moved into the store lately 000upied by Mr. Jennings. He has increased his stook somewhat, having put in boots and abed. The brickwork and plastering of T. K. Powell's house is finished. Mr. Powell has a very nice residence. Jos. Pugh was the contractor. C7ra.nbroolr. Berry pinking is nearly over. Principal Wynn has returned to our village. Misses Lizzie and Bella McLachlan holidayed at Goderich last week. John Mitchell drew in a load of flax that weighed 7,850 with the wagon. The flax mill is in full blast and a large gang of hands are kept busy spreading. A large share ofthe timber is on the ground for the new sheds at the Presby- terian resbyterian church. There was a machine here they called a "merry-go-round" and the youngsters seemed to enjoy it. The masons are working, at A. Mo. Nair's new house. It will be a fine build- ing when oompleted. Miss Maggie Switzer is spending the. latter part of her vacation with friends at Listowel and. Pordwioh. Jake Long pnrohased a fine two.year- old colt from Robt. Bowen Last week. No doubt it will be a stepper. Mrs. Mitohell, sr., has disposed of her farm on the 14th son. of Elma to Thos. Smith, a farmer in that neighborhood. W.H. Kerr occupied the pulpit of Knox ohuroh on Sunday morning last in the absence of Rev. D. B. McRae atBruseels. Den. Stein got his finger in the thresh- er while working in the flax mill.: We hope he will soon be able to work again. We were sorry to bear of Jno. McRae having a relapse of the foyer and hope for his speedy reoovery. He is being attend. ed by his parents from bare. - A number of people in this neighbor- hood have been greatly trouble by having sheep killed by dogs.. A few dogs have been 'hot and more willfollow with the T J BBUS ELS POST surae mare. Molesworth correspondent bldwe about having a good crop of girls. We don't measure our gide by the acre but the. boys take them ab their value—when they can get them, A meeting of all interested in organiz- ing a base ball or a foot ball team will be hold in the school house oh Friday even. ing. All that is needed is a move in this direction as there is plenty of good mat- erial here to matte these games a euooese. Let there be a full meeting. Mr. McDonald, contractor, bag pur- °based the land in oonneotion with the Tuck property, and will build a dwelling on one lot this Fall. Ho will reserve the resit for building purposes next Summer. All Oranbrook needs ie a man to °root a few good buildings to make the place itself again, and Mr. McDonald is the right man in the right place. What might have resulted seriously happened tie Saturday lash to one of the masons engaged in removing the eoaffotd used in the construction of the sobool building, Ons of the large poles fell and struck Herman Gane on the forehead, knocking him to the ground ineensible. However he is able to be back to work, now wearing a slightly disfigured count- , enenoe. Pggssxgl'rr0N.--•A farewell perky in honor of Jno. Knight, Jr., was held wt hie father's residence on Wocluesday evenhlg. John has decided to study fee the mime. try and pee to Belleville next week to begin lits oolurse. The gathering wua taken advantage of by the 17pworlh League of the Methodist ohueoli t0 pre- sent Mo, Knight With a well filled purge a00ompanied by the following aiidreee neatly framed To ilii, John P. Knight : Dnen Pausrnnwr,—We, the members of the i']pworbh League of Oranbrook Meth odist ohuroh, having learned of your in. tentiou to go to Belleville college to pre- pare for the Methodist ministry, have come together to show our confidence in you and our loving appreoiabion of your untiring efforte in our behalf. We shall be sorry to miss you from our meetings, and your plaoe will not easily be filled yet we are pleased that one of .our num- ber should offer himself ae a candidate for the ministry. In presenting yon this puree assuryou at s a ohu member,we a membere of oarthoaboir androh a President of our League, you will always be remembered with the highest regard and esteem, Signed on behalf of the League. Ray. W. J. WADDELL, Hon. -Pres. Wnt. SEAnuarl, Secretary. Mr. Knight made a very suitable and feeling reply. He ie a most worthy young man and bis many friends in this locality wish him great prosperity. Atwood. The subject of new blank sidewalks for Atwood ie again a live .issue with the people. Elma's Fall Exhibition this year will be held on Tuesday and Wedcesdoy, Oot. let and god, The band is making very gratifying progress of late. They have added, a number of new and popular selection to their weekly ooneert roll. Johnston Stewart shot a large hen hawk in Arch. Simpson's bush, Elma, one day last week. The wings of the bird measured 3 feet 8 inches across. He made a good shot. The members of Camp Melrose, Sons of Scotland, together with their good wives, entertained their brither clan of Camp Gladstone, Newton, Saturday evening in the former's lodge room. The following program was presented ;— Chairman's address, J. Cowan ; soug, Geo. Hamilton ; instrumental, Wm. Robb and son ; duet, Dr. and Mrs. Kidd ; .instrumental, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Struth. ers ; song, Alex. Cameron ; address and presentation of silver cup, Mr. Mogen. zie, of Gladstone Camp ; . duet, (violin and organ) Dr. and Mrs. Kidd ; song Geo. Hamilton ; instrumental, Mise Mabel Kidd ; recitation, John MoKenzie; duet, Dr. and Mrs. Kidd ; instrumental, Jas. Struthers ; speech, John Davidson ; duet, Dr. and Mrs. Kidd. Wing -ham. Ex -Mayor Gordon has been seriously indisposed but is convalescing. Between aixby and seventy left Wiug- bam for Manitoba on Tuesday of last week. Me. Morden, of the Bank of .Hamilton, has accepted the position of oboir leader in St. Paul's ohuroh.• Mise Nellie Gray, of town, has ben en- gaged to teach in the Clinton Public school daring the Model term. H. P. Gordon has disposed of his drug business to Colin A. Campbell, of Toren - to, wbo has taken possession of the same. Mise Kitchen, latelyohoir leader in the Presbyterian ohuroh in this plane, has been appointed ohoir leader in Knox church, Listowel. The Secretary of the Wingkam Fall Fair was instructed to write the Hon. John Dryden, the Minister of Agricul- ture, inviting him to attend the show and deliver an address, the first night, if pos- sible. Bills are out announcing a big L. O. L. autumn excursion, good for three days, on Saturday, August 31st, to Sarnia and Detroit, under the auspices of Wingham Lodge, No. 794. The fare ie only 01.33 from here to Bernie. and return, and from Sarnia to Detroit by boat and return 50 cents. The boat leaves Detroit at 3 p. on, on Monday, and the train aspens from Sarnia on the home trip upon the arrival of that boat. 11orrl rt. Mise Lizzie Kinney has returned to her hone on the 2nd line. Miss Mary Errington is visiting friends in Clinton for a few weeks. Wat. Coultas and sister, of Wawanosh, were visiting their aunt, Mrs. Jane Wood- row last Sunday. A. K. McAllister has been on the sick list this last while, the cause being over- work and run down. George Kelly, Wm. Smith, Frank Bell, J. Bolger, Will and Chas. Turvey left on Tuesday for a trip to Manitoba. James Anderson, Reeve of Sullivan township, Bruce oounby, was visiting his brother, Quintin Anderson, this week. School was re -opened is Button's school bouge last Tuesday. As the teach- er, Reuben Jewitt, is nob sufficiently re- covered from bis atlaok of fever, Miss Kelly supplied. He expects to resume work on Sept. 2nd. A correspondent, signing what turns out to be a fiotitione name, furnished Tug Pose last week with an item concerning the marriage of Wm. Turvey and .Mre. Woodrow. It may have been intended fora joke, but if the real writer is dis- covered a lesson may be taught that will lead them to have more regard for the troth. Tat Poser is desirous of giving all the news and, places great reliance on its correspondents, but a, wilful slander on respectable people will nob be permit- ted. Onrr.---After an extended illness of nearly a year Frank Baiuoa sucoombed on Monday of this week from that fatal aldose, oousumpbion. Deceased was born in this township and was- united in Marriage about 11 years ago to Miss Rogerson, who survives him. He wag highly esteemed by all who knew him and his demise is sincerely regretted. The funeral took plaoe on Tuesdayafter• noon, the A. 0. U. W. of Bslgrave, of which Mr. Baines was a member, took charge of it. ,There were about 60 or 70 Workmen' in the' peobession. Rev. Mo. Fisher, of Gerrie, preach- ed a very appropriate discourse at the Sunshine church, the build- ing being crowded to the doors, The pastor also aesisbed, Mr. Baines was a member "of the Methodieb obureb, ah obliging neighbor and: a genial compan- ion. Hie widow has bhearnoerssympathy of a large oirole of friends, RCUSON WAY'S THE OH.E4.?EST THERE IS NOTHING STINGY -----ABOUT OUR MiDSUMMER REDUCTIONS.. When we advertise a Bargain it is sure to be big enough to be seen without a Magnifying Glass. , Below we mention a few lines which are not baits.Lor- allurements but fair samples of•what we call Bargains.. 20 pieties pure Wool Serge, 36 and 88 in. wide, all shades and black, regular price 25o, clearing at 20c.- 10 pieces Fancy Tartan Dress Goods, 86 in. wide, worth regular 85c, clearing at 25e. 5 pieces Fancy Tweed Dress Goods, 88 inches wide, worth regular 20o, clearing at 15c. 50 pieces Crum's Best Prints, all this season's patterns, 82 inches wide, clearing at 10c. 20 pieces American Gingham, small checks, regular priee 12ic, clearing at 7c. Guaranteed fast colors.. 10 pieces Special line of Duck Suitings, in stripes and dots, worth 12ic, clearing at 8c. 8 pieces Stripe Zephras,'regular price 14e, clearing at 11c. 3• pieces English Dress Tweed, 42 inches wide, pure wool, clearing at 15e, worth 40e. 10 pieces Fast Colored Gingham, worth. regular 7e, clearing at 5c. 5 pieces of Best Oxford Shirting, good patterns, regular price 150, clearing at 11c. 6 dozen Ladies' Ribbed Cotton Vests, regular price 7o, clearing at 5c or 6 for 25e. 4 dozen Ladies' Pine Summer Vests, worth 10c each, clearing at 4 for 25c. 3 doz. Ladies' Laundried Shirt Fronts, in White, Pink and Bluette, regular price 35c, clearing at 25c. 15 pieces Best 28 inch Shirting, sold elsewhere for 12}e, our price 10c. 6 pieces Best Angola Flannelette, regular price 15c, our price 12ic. 3 pieces Heavy and Fine Bleached Cotton, 36 inches wide, worth 9c, clearing price 6c. 5 pieces 36 inch Factory Cotton,regular price 5c, clearing at 8c. 5 pieces 86 inch Factory Cotton, regular price 7c, clearing at 5c. 2 pieces 56 inch Satin Damask Table Linen, regular price 85c, clearing at 25c. 10 pairs Ladies' Ribbed Cashmore Stockings, clearing at 25e. Come to us for Bargains this Month.. The Largest stock of Dry Goods in Brussels toe select from and prices the Lowest. FERGUSON :: HAILIDAYr. lie pay the Highest Price for Butter and eggs. A. wa Tde Cheapest Cash Store 111 llie Couuly. The proof of the above is verified by the steady increase in business since we started here. Last month our Sales were 40 per cent. better than any previous month. The people of Bras-.''; sels and vicinity know where their Dollar will go the farthest ; where they get 36 in. to every yard and 16 oz. to every. pound. Honest and straight- forward dealing is the secret of success and this is the place where you get a good big dollars' worth evory time. E OF THE PRICES and Compare with Others. 86 inch Gray Cotton worth 5 cents, our price 8 cents. 36 " it 6 6 44 It 4 t1 36 tt it 7 t, :, ,, 86 c,8 tt ,t ., 56 tl 86 CI 10it it 8 it 36 inch White " 8 .. " 6 English Flannelette, 32 inches wide, worth 10c, our price 8e. Flannelette, 27 inches wide, " 8c, t° 5c. 3 pieces of Flannelette, " 5e, " 40. Prints, Fast Colors, worth 7o and 8c, our price 5c. Pure Indigo Prints, worth 10e, 8c. 41 it "• 12ic " 16c. MMIen's Cotton Sox, " 15c, " 10c. Men's Cotton Sox, " 10e, " 8c. Ladies' Stainless Hose worth 15c., our price 2 pairs for 25e. Those are ex- actly the Hose others are asking 15c and 20c for. Compare them. Ladies' Summer Corsets sold everywhere for 75o, our price 50e. A special line of Brussels Carpets at 40e and 45e per yard, worth anywhere. 60e per yard. lea .y�ra'b Clothing. Men's Alll Wool Tweed Suits: worth $6.00 our price $4.75 5.50 6.00 2.00 1.75 1.15 150. 2.75 f it 7.50. it tt t it 8.00 tt Men's. Skeleton Coats and Vests, all wool, 3.25 " Boy's all Wool Sorge Suits, worth 2.25 " Men's Tweed Pants, " 1.25 tt Men's Tweed Pants, 2.00 " Men's Black Worsted Pants, ' " 8.50 " 4 dozen Men's Overalls worth 50e, our price 25e per pair. Special Prices in Dress Goods, Muslins, Lawns, Ginghams, Shirtings, Cottonades. Alk goods new, we lave no old stuff to dispose of, awans 1M 9da• :i, . ,�i. ,,, T!f-A .it..014. GARFIELD BLOCK, BRUSSELS, Brings your Produce here, we pay the Highest.