The Brussels Post, 1895-10-25, Page 5OCT, 25, 105
.iilzst:> it
Rl, a. m.ef moot&,
blow approntioe et the blaokemith's,
but it is w girl,
Jas, McEwen bats been engaged with J,
J, Vincent until the 15th of Nov., when
Mr. Johnston takes poeseesion.
I think J. J. Vincent is not intending
to go out West, be would rather go South,
One thing lo certain, be ie giving real
bargains, which you should not miss, as
a chance like that seldom 000ura. I bays
laid in my Winter's stcitk and if you.
don't hurry you will be too late,
Wst.1COW.
Mr. Murray has been away on a trip to
the Western States,
A shooting 'match will be held at the
Mahn hotel next Friday,
Several of the young: men who were
away to Manitoba and • Michigan have
returned,
Joe, Ma11,im will putla new furnace in.
his hotel. Gerry Bros„ of Brussels, have
the contract.
Rev. D, Pomeroy and wife, the parents
oR the Methodist peeler, are paying him
a visit and on Friday evening last
preached in the house of Mr. Williamson
on the 17th von„ Grey. Mr. Williamson
heard Mr. Pomeroy preach.., on his first
oiroait in Eastern Ontario forty-four.
years ago.
i3e).t„rave.
R, 3. Tufts lite again taken up his
abode in our village,
E. Livingstone shipped a couple of ear-
°'loade of lumber this week.
Dr. Agnew is slowly mending and is
now on a fair way to recovery,
James Stonehouse, of Wyoming, is vie•
iting his permits here at present.
R, B. Conine, of Leadbury, was visit.,
ing at his brother Basins last week.
A gentleman from England was here
on Friday prospecting for the purchase
of maple rollers.
The squirrel hunt between the married
and single nimrode on Friday resulted in.
a
viotory for the benedicbs by 150 points.
J. H. Stevensfntende leaving for Au-
burn, his future home, about the end of.
this Week. Dams rumor says he will
shortlybeoome a benedict.
C;ras.nl rook.
Fresh lime may be had at the Oran.
brook Lime Works.
Postmeeter Mohair's new residence
will soon be ready for.000npation.
Mies Maggie Mitchell, of Atwood, visit-
ed her cousin, Mige Clara Mitchell, of
Oranbrook, a few days.
We a`re: pleased to know that Jno. Mo.
Rae has recovered his health sufficiently
to ',estimable position in L . Fox's drug
store, Brussels.
Rev. D. Forrest, of Walton, will preach
in the Presbyterian church here next
Sabbath afternoon. Bev. Mr. McRae will
be home for the following Sabbath.
The roof of the blacksmith shop of 3.
Forrest caught fire reosutly from a spark
and gave the building a close call. Some
of our moreenterprising citizens are
talking tip some sort of fire protection.
Great sympathy ie expressed for Chas.
Alderson and wife in the sudden death of
their daughter, Mary, who passed away
Met Tuesday morning, while inthe .Doo-
tor's office at Brussels. Heart failure is
said to be the cause. She was buried on
Thursday afternoon.
Grode rich..
DIeaeTaone.FIan.—Shortly after 8 o'-
clock Saturday evening fire was discover
ed iu the top flat of the Albion Hotel. A
strong gale wag blowing from the north-
west, and in a short time the whole block,
extending from South street to Kingston
street, was one mase of flames. The fire
brigade was promptly on hand, but owing
to the furious gale blowing, were power-
less, The stores adjoining the hotel
were those of W. C. Goode, druggist W.
T. Murney, butcher, and H. E. Snell,
grocer. Theloseis heavy, and comprises
the foliowing companies :—The Royal,
about $500 ; Northern $3,000 ; London.
Aeenranoe, MOOD, and some loss in the
Western Assurance. The firemen di-
rected their attention to saving the ad-
joining property. The Albion was one of
the beet known hotels in the district of
Iluron and was rebuilta few years ago,
and now is a mass of nine, The total
lose is about $45,000. Ineuranoe on the
building, $13,000. The stook of J. W.
Marsden, the proprietor of the Albion,
was insured for $5,100 ; H, E. Snell &
00., grocers, insured for $5,000 ; W. 0.
Goode, drug store, insured for $800,
Dr. Whiteley's ohne was totally. destroy-
ed. The property of A.. M. Polly, livery-
man, and of D. 0. Beloher, baker, had 'a
narrow escape, rhe cause is supposed to
have been the exploding of a lamp in one
of the upper rooms.It is said the hotel•
will be rebuilt ab once. Goderich has
been very unfortunate this year in respect
to bad fires.
• Leac1U tars:
Mrs, Ellen McIntyre, wbo has been
visiting her sister,. Mrs. McNabb, for the
last two weeks, left for her home in
Michigan on 'Saturday,
Wm. Robinson, teacher in s, 8. 6, Mo -
ill has resigned to stud as a drug-
gist
gist w th John Roberts, Seaforth. The
trustees have engaged Miss Aggio Haye,
daughter of Thos. E. Hays, to teach the
remainder of this year and also next year.
Jno. Benneweis,of Logan, the popular
Reeve of hieKillop, who bas faithfully
served the people of his neighboring town-
ship as Deputy -Reeve and Reeve for the
past nine years, was waited upon the
other day in Seaforth to allow himself to
be put in nomination for 1896. Much to
the regret of the deputation lair. Benne•
webs deolined the honor, having decided,
ibis said, to ran in the earn capacity in
Logan. It is underetood, of coarse, that
the present worthy Reeve end Warden of
the County, Tom Coveney, will retire on'.
his laurels at the end of the term,
Bnrvar,.--On Wednesday evening, Oat.
16th, a very pleasant gathering took plane
ab the residence of Stephen Godkin, Mc-
Killop, being the marriage of his elder
daughter, Miss Emma, toJreaman Reek -
well. Rev. W. M. Pomeroy, of Walton,
r performed tbo ceremony according to the
beautiful ritual of the Methodist ohurob,
in the presence of some Bixby invited
guests, Ar enmpthotig supper,. a social
evening, numerous and elegant presents
to the happy young couple who have
started life's journey -together made an
event not soon forgotten. Our bona
wishes follow Mr. and Mrs. Hackwell to
their beautiful home' recently ptlrohased
from Wot Cantoron,
Jno, Rae blas been engaged to teach in
$. S. No, fl, MoJCillop, for 1890. ale
brother, W, Rae, who 10 at p000000 Geg h.
]ng there. Will leave at New yearn to at,
tend Termite 'University to Mite a degree
in Arts, He purposes taking the B, A,
oourae in modern language. In this 000-
neotion it is with ploweure that we rsoall
the names of past Withers in No. 9 who
have aspired to something higher or Who
have attalaled to eminence in the profes-
pion of public rebool teaching t ----Gilbert
Smith, 13. A„ of Toronto 'University ;
John Ferguson, 111, D. ; George Johnson,
M. D. (deceased) ; Edward va110, M,D, ;
W, 0, McKay., barrister ; J, L. Hoggg,,.
who is pursuing a ,medical course at
Trinity ; 1J. J, lifoFadden, borrieter
Jcfin G. MoLeod, 146. D, ; Wm. M. Doig,
who is at present filling the Principalship'
oR Harlriston Publie School witb ninth
acceptance..
Morrill.
Geordie's boy is a girl.
The Canis threshingmaohine ie$uieh•
ing its season's work on the 2nd.
The weather of last Sunday and Mon-
day made,the people th}nk about winter,
Miss Delle Hamilton, of Wingbam,
anent a couple of weeks with Mies Mary
Turvey,
Walter Forrest bee returned from his
hunting expedition in Algoma. He ap-
pears to be, much impressed with the
country.
Rev. Mr, Pomeroy has begun speoial
meetings in Jackson's church this week.
The father of the pastor, Rev, D. Pome-
roy, of $ighgate, is rendering efficient
as:detanoe.
According to Mr. Flood, of Sunshine,
who supplies a weather report to the
Bureau of Industries, the rainfall in
Huron in 1894 was 26.12 inches, and the
snowfall 63.4 inches;
Bl.v tie.
Mrs. Hays, of Seaforth, was visiting at
her father's residence, W. Shane, Dineley
street, the past week.
On Monday the regular meeting of the
12th Division Court was to have been
held in Industry Hall, but Judge Doyle
was not present to preside.
Arthur Emigh, having spent a couple
of weeks well-earned holidays with rela-
tives and friends in town, returned to Ms
home in Rook Island on Saturday.
Powers Bros, Comedy Co. struck this
town and gave two entertainments on
Friday and Saturday evenings in Indus-
try Hall, but owiug to not being well ad-
vertised and the state of the weather the
attendance was small.
The weather on Sunday had the ap-
pearanoe of Winter having set in. The
ground was covered with a few inches of
the beautiful," but it is soon disappear-
ed. The farmers are hardly ready for it
yet. The root and potato Drop has not
all been gathered in in this Erection.
Jet -het.
Mrs: Jno. Patterson is visiting her
mother fn Morrie,
Postmaster Spence is improving slowly.
He is not able to be out yet.
C. Stabbe has moved into the house
lately vacated by J. Parkhonse.
Outten and sleighs were out for the
first tiros on Monday of this week.
Geo. Dobson has, we believe, been re-'
engaged es Principal of our eohoolfor
next year.
The sad news of the death of Ben.
Davies, at Brantford, on Saturday night,
:seabed here on Sunday afternoon.
Typhoid fever was the pause of Ids death.
It is stated on good authority that ere
many weeks have rolled around, that M.
R. and E. 0. will have left the ranks of
single blessedness and have taken unto
themselves partners for life.
Nnw Tainon.—The Drnmbo Banner
says :—Wm. S. Bowden, who for the
past seven years has been a successful
tailor in New Dundee, has sold out his
'business there and purchased one in
Ethel, was in town ou Tuesday afternoon.
He was a good and respected citizen
while in Dundee, and his many friends
are sorry to lose him. We wish him
every success in his new field.
Gres .
George Wren has a mangel which
weighs 24 pounds and 8 ounces.
Miss Minnie Wilson, of London, is
visiting Mre..J. Allenby of this township.
Mrs. Damian Livingston has returned
from a holiday visit to relatives at Bay
Oity and Detroit.
Wm. Wren returned home a few days
ago after spending a week with his broth-
er, David, in Aoton.
Angus Shaw, 5th eon., has purchased a
thoro' bred Chester White hog from the
well known breeder, D. Deooursey, of
B000bolm.
Robert Rae shot a fine mink while on
his way home from the cheese factory on
Tuesday. Mr. Bae has a long trip and
should do well oat of it,
Rev. Mr. Ball, of Atwood, is oondsot-
ing revival services at Jubilee appoint-
ment. .IIs will be assisted by Jno. Hun-
ter, of the Belgrave circuit.
Geo. Olark, an old and well-known resi-
dent of the 18th son„ has been danger-
oaely bit from inflammation of the bowels.
We hope he will soon be better.
Owing to hie intended removal to Gods-
riob, R. H. Outt has announced an sue.
tion sale of farm stook fmplemente
on Thursday of next week 81et inst.
Miss Millie Jaoklin, of Howiolr, has
gone on an extended visit to friends in
Leeds county. We hope Millie will enjoy
herself and improve her health while
away.
Mrs. John Fitzgerald, who lino been
visiting her daughter, (Mrs. Mooney, in
Dakota, for couple of weeks, returned
home last Friday. It is needless to say
the West agreed with her.
We have just learned that Lida 0.
Jaoklio, of the 6th eon., bee ' bought hie
brother's ahem of the farm. Mr. Jaoklin
now owns 180 sores of good hand upon'
which are fine buildinge. We wish Lide
good anemias in his new home.
john Rae lias sold his farm to William
Stewart, of the Boundary, for the sum of
$4,900. The farm contains about 90
acres and it is well situated, but the
buildings, and fences are not very good.
Mr. Rae made a good axle,
One day this Fall Archie Lamont set
out a trap in the biish for afox or coon,
but on going to it found a skunk in the
toils, caught by the front leg. 111r. Lam•
ont left hie skunkehip in undisputed pos-
session at that time and on Kiel return
the prisoner wee away, having gnawed off
the limb, leaving it in the trap. The
animal ant it off first below the teeth of
the trap and finding that did not give
freedom made anetber amputation sbove
where the limb Was fast, and thereby
made good its escape,
TEIt B u sins posT
rtniereciin:toorianammarmiromeassine_
Don't forgot the muslin/ and literary i
entertainment at Shlne'y school house on
Fritlay evening of next week, Nov, let,
A, very interesting program le in 00uree
of preparation and Sit enjoyable time le
neeured, �y '�"°� j`�
Tum.eujno.-1a not in your last, JJjj,(I 0 0
iesne soma big threshing that was dobe
in
Morrla by 0110 Grey toys. Now brier's t ' - •
are es good farms in Grey as in Morrie A ,Y
inter.and es big bhreehings and bigger. Hieb- '
teen hundred and f„rty bushels of oats
in six house were threehcd on the form
of George Welsh, The feeding was done
by John Brown and Peter MoNabb and
the firing by a 'fourteeu-year-old boy,
James, Brown, wbo hoe been running the
engine all peaeon for John Browne wadi -
one,
,A couple of the lower five took the,
pains to drive from Brunets to the 4th
of Grey one day last week to a poor'
widow's plane and while she was away
from home they nearly destroyed a straw
stook to get straw to satiety their liking
to All a couple of tioke. They bad the
+'gall" to take all the old pails and tins
they could find and throw them into the
apple trees to knook the apples down.
Such oonduct, when apples and anew are
as scarce as they ere this year, is a little
too bad. The parbioe are welt known and
unities they or their parents make things
right their names will be publiehed next
week, It just so happened that they got
out 01 the way in limo or they would
have had all the half -soling they would
have needed for their life,
GONE Bouin,—Atter an illness of about
two weeks, Margaret, beloved wife of
Michael Fox, 30th von., paseed away last
Wednesday evening, aged 65 years, 3
months and 19 days. Deceased was born
fn Biddulph towuship, Middleesx Co.,
her maiden name being Hawkshaw. She
was united in marriage to her now bereft
partner in 1859, and they moved to this
township 17 years ago. Five sone and 4
daughters eurvi.ve, to remember with
feelings of gratitude the lite of an excell-
ent mother. The douse of death was a
complication of liver and lung troubles,
Mrs. Fox bad been a very healthy person
and was very highly esteemed by a large
oirole of friends. She was a consistent
member of the English church. The
funeral takes place to Brussels cemetery
on Friday afternoon at 2 o'olook..
Create Wel.:
The Mechanics' Institute will be open
every evening.
Jae. Danoan, collector for the township
of Elma, has begun bia season's work.
The peashooter is the main enjoyment
as well as the employment of the email
boy on our streets these days.
There was a little spurt in cheese the.
early part of last week, though not many
Septembers were picked np.
F. W. Hay started the atone work of
his new house last week. He expects to
have it enclosed before the hard weather
seta in and will continue the inside work
during the Winter months.
Wm. Woods, liveryman, met with an
aooideut which has laid him up for sev-
eral days. While driving ons of the
livery rigs on the Elm, gravel, the king
bolt of the buggy came out and he was
thrown forward, striking hie face on the
front axle, which had been polled from
beneath the vebiole. Hie nose and lip
were badly out, and he was ileo injured
in the stomach.
The Listowel Yonog Men's Oonserv-
ative Aseoeiaticn met in the club room
and elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows :—Hon. President, D. D.
Campbell ; Presrdenb, P. 11. Blewett ; let
Vice -President, Geo. Fraser ; 2nd Vice -
President, Fred. Hese ; 3rd Vice -Presi-
dent, Robt. Faille ; Treasurer, Melville
Large ; Recording Sao., Guy Bulmer
Corresponding Seo., Jno. • McKeever.
After the election of officers short ad-
dresses were delivered by Col. Campbell
and the officers elect.
A.Vviroodi,
Mrs. W. Aitobison left on Monday of
last week for her home in Spokane,
Washington. Her father, Robt. Forrest,
aonompanied her as far as Stratford.
The three yonng men from this village
who on the night of the 7th inst. visit-
ed Jas. Irvine, of Newry, a defenceless
old man, and used him .roughly, are here-
by cautioned not to attempt the like
again or they will have to answer for
their diegraoeful conduct.
The Atwood public library, which was
recently deprived of its Government
grant on account of lank of members, has
succeeded in securing a epeoial grant and
a big effort is being made to increase the
membership for the ensuing term. The
fee has been reduced to 10 dente,
James Porter has arrived home from
his trip to Manitoba, having enjoyed see-
ing the country very much. Hie brother.
1n -law, Wm. H. Nesbitt, of Garman,
Man., threshed this Beason about 10,000
bushels of wheat, 8,000 bushels of oats
and 6,000 bushels of barley, He farms
on a big scale.
The Bee says :—Oar two local 140. D's.
had a little sn0ap last Friday during
which one rapped she other over the
head and between the peepers, by way of
etrengthentng hie argument. The con-
troversy wan relative to the nature of the
trouble which paused the death' of little
Eddie ,iilump. An apology was demand-
ed of the pugnlisbio M. D. as a soothing
balm for wounded dignity, which was
refused, and the nee will he aired in
Magistrate Trshune's presence in Listo-
wel to -day .Friday, at 10 a. m. 'There
has been altogether too much wrangling
and fighting between the doctors here for
the past five years, and the community
is tired and diegtteted of it.
Typhoid fever is prevalent in Remit -
ton and Brantford,
Rev, D. Spencer, St, Thomtte, will be
palled to the first Bapbiet thumb, Brnnt-
ford.
I have a fine, near and
well selectedstock of
Robos
Horse 3lar,1ats,
Light and Heavy Hap-
less. Collars, 860a
Trunks and Bags
at Low Prises,
H. DENNIS.
FALL
alh 4 Y
ery
nun Roddick a smith,
The Fall Openings have taken
place and we are now ready for
business.' eft The universal verdict
by the Ladies is that our Millin-
ery cannot be surpassed for.
Beauty and Style.
We have the .correct Styles at
Low Prices and will be pleased
to have the pleasure of supply-
ing your Fall and Winter Head -
ware.
If you have not called on us
do so now.
Misses Roddick d Smith,
BRUSSELS.
TIIIE
Tb GET THAT FALL OVERCOAT.
Don't wait until Jack Frost gets all his freezing apparatus fin shape
and running—Uhtil you have contracted Pneumonia, Youcan now
have your pick from the hundreds of garments, comprising our new
stock. The price won't bother you a bit, Here are a few sample
bargains :—Men's Heavy Union Tweed Overcoats, strong linings,
will wear well, sizes 36 to 42, for $14,00, they are well worth $5.00 ;
Men's heavy all wool Frieze Ulsters, in fawn and brown, sizes 36 to
44, at $7.00, they would be good value at $9.03; Boys' Overcoats,
all sizes, from $2.00 to $7.00.
Ease and shoes do not always go together, as sundry corns • and
bunions loudly testify, but with our Woman's Dongola button or
lace Boot the two are synonymous. ` Our stock of Boots and Shoes
were bought before the big advance—We sell them all at the old
prices. We have 15 pair of Boys' Long Boots, sizes
3 and 4 only, clearing price $1.00 per pair.
ith z
iictiar 11
The Cheapest Cash Store in the County.
M
In Trade would like to impress you with the fact that their Dollars
are Bigger, Brighter and will Roll Further than their Competitors'
in buying goods. We are on the Rock and to prove it quote a few
prices on lines that are wanted for the present and approaching
Season.
WILL buy a Wool Frieze Ulster Overcoat, warmly lined, with storm
collar,ti/slashede inches the a, is a world beater. Better
®� o pockets 54 n s lonb I
ones at $7.50, $5.50, $9.00 and $12.00. .
• O 0 0
WILL buy a Winter Weight Taveed Suit, all sizes -36 to 42, well
made and trimmed. This Suit is a special and is worth $7.00 of any
man's money.
$50
"TVe Chrdml Cast/ Sion to lk Joun(l"
Is a motto we adopted when we commenced busi-
ness in Brussels and we will not be Undersold.
LADIES, We desire your attention
Our Mantle stook is replete with all the latest New York and London Fash-
ions, To say they are up-to-date is putting it mild, and the prices attached
to them so reasonable as to place them within reach of the weakest rocket.
Buys a Jacket 2 length, with bound seams, braided la15els and gored
sleeves. Better ones $4 50 to $12.00. Every one good value,
3.25
SII will be your loss if you buy a 112antle before seeing our offerings.
A.. Mc1,
ow
We Always Pay Highest Price for Farm Produce,